The Civic Holiday is called Heritage Day in Alberta. Most people know it as August long weekend. It takes place on the first Monday of August every year. Do you get paid for the Civic Holiday (Heritage Day) in Alberta? No, you do not get paid for Civic Holiday in Alberta. It is not a…
In Canada, you must hold a PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) in order to purchase and own firearms and ammunition. This would imply that you are required to have a PAL to own a gun to hunt with it. So let’s explore the question “Can I Hunt without a PAL in Alberta?” Can I hunt…
When talking about the Alberta Spruce, we are either referring to the larger standard sized tree, or the smaller version used for landscaping. Both types share the same Scientific name: Picea glauca. How Big Does an Alberta Spruce Tree Get? The Alberta Spruce tree can range in height from 49 to 98 feet (approximately 15 to…
Every province has a different manner of handling hunting and fishing licensing. The conservation needs vary from province to province. Can you use your fishing license from Alberta in British Colombia? No, you can not use your Alberta fishing license to fish in B.C. You need to buy a new fresh water fishing license from…
Alberta has 9 total statutory holidays (General Holidays), and 3 optional holidays. Stat holidays in Alberta allow employees to have the day off with pay, and no obligation to work that day. If they do work, they are entitled to extra pay. So what about Easter Monday? Is Easter Monday a Stat Holiday in Alberta?…
The AGLC (Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis) followed in the footsteps of other Canadian provinces in May of 2021. They allowed for regulated online gambling. Can you buy lottery tickets online in Alberta? The answer is yes, you can buy lotto tickets safely and securely online in Alberta. You have to prove you are 18…
Canada has a section of the 1982 Constitution act, known as section 35. This section speaks specifically to the rights of the aboriginal community. Aboriginal by this definition includes the Inuit, Indian, and Metis people of Canada. It is designed to help preserve the traditional way of life of these communities, which includes the right…
Wildlife baiting rules in Alberta depend on where, and why. Provincial parks do not allow it at all, and in other cases it depends on the animal. Can you bait deer in Alberta? No, it is illegal to bait deer for the purpose of deer hunting in Alberta. However, it is perfectly legal to bait…
The majority of Alberta’s land is considered Crown Land. In fact, crown land accounts for approximately 100 million acres. The purpose of this land is to protect the natural integrity of the land. This includes the protection and management of wildlife populations. Can you hunt on Crown Land in Alberta? Yes, you can hunt on…
Alberta has very rigid rules and regulations on what wildlife can be hunted and where. These regulations are for management of populations of species and other environmental reasons. What about bears? Can you hunt bears in Alberta? The answer is yes, you can hunt bears in Alberta. However, you can only hunt black bears, and…
