If you are looking to hunt when the deer are most active during the day, you want to go during the peak rut. There is no exact date, but you can narrow it down quite a bit. Mule deer rut times are based on a biological process called photoperiodism. This is when an animal changes…
There are different types of cremation services, and many funeral service providers in Alberta. This makes it tricky to pinpoint one exact cost. How much does cremation cost in Alberta? The average cost of basic cremation services in Alberta is $1,222 CAD. This is for the most basic cremation service called ”Direct Cremation”. No ceremonies…
Alberta is home to 2 main types of salamanders. They prefer environments that are wet or moist. Most salamanders hang out near bodies of water, or where the ground is regularly wet. Alberta has plenty of this. What types of salamanders are in Alberta? The Long-Toed Salamander and the (Western) Tiger Salamander are the 2…
Alberta has a number of official emblems and symbols. There is the provincial animal, bird, fish, gemstone, song, and even a grass. Plus many more. Then of course there is the official coat of arms. What is the Alberta Provincial Animal? The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis, is the official mammal of Alberta. More specifically,…
The age of majority in Canada varies by province. This is the age when you are effectively a legal adult. This opens the door to being allowed to enter contracts, buy things or enter places that are restricted to minors. So what is that legal majority age in Alberta? What is the Age of Majority…
Wild horses are usually reffered to as ”feral” horses. These are horses with no human owner or caregiver. Are there wild (feral) horses in Alberta? Yes, there are wild horses in the province of Alberta. Experts believe that many of these feral horses are the descendants of domesticated horses let loose in the early 1900s….
Pitbulls are a controversial breed of dog. If a pitbull attacks, it can be dangerous, and sometimes lethal. Some people blame the breed, some people blame the owners, and some people blame both. There is no outright ban on pitbulls across Canada. The laws and bylaws are up to individual jurisdictions. Are pitbulls illegal in…
Canada Day, celebrated every July 1st, is more than just a day off—it’s a day of national pride. In Alberta, this holiday holds special significance for both employees and employers. Let’s explore what this statutory holiday means in Alberta and how it compares to other provinces. Is Canada Day a Statutory Holiday in Alberta? Yes,…
Alberta has restrictions on certain animals you can own or keep as pets. There is a master list of all the controlled animals you can check before getting one of these animals as a pet. Here is the Alberta controlled animals list. In regards to turtles, we went through the controlled animals list so you…
Canada has the 3rd most oil reserves in the world. The vast majority of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta. Therefore, Alberta is the main reason Canada ranks so high. Why is there so much oil in Alberta? Alberta has so much oil because of the abundant amount of oil sands, mostly in the Athabasca…
