woman smoking cigarette. Menthol cigarettes are banned in Alberta and the rest of Canada.
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Can You Buy Menthol Cigarettes in Alberta?

The laws on cigarettes and vaping have got much more restrictive over the years. Not just in the province of Alberta, but across Canada in general. Can you buy menthol cigarettes in Alberta? You can not legally buy or sell menthol cigarettes in Alberta. They are banned across Canada. Source Alberta was one of the…

close up photo of lighted cigarette. Minors can sell cigarettes legally in alberta, canada.
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Can a Minor Sell Cigarettes in Alberta?

Alberta has very strict laws when it comes to selling tobacco and vaping products. Stores must hide these products from view of minors. Selling these products to minors comes with severe consequences. But what about an underaged employee of the store? Can a minor sell cigarettes and vaping products in Alberta? Yes, a minor can…

Mobility Aids (Electric Scooters, wheelchairs, etc) do not require a drivers license in Alberta, Canada.
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Do You Need a License to Drive Mobility Aids (Electric Scooters, Wheelchairs, etc) in Alberta?

Mobility aids are a very useful tool for those with a physical disability. It allows for people to get around town without needing a car when walking is not an option. These are usually some form of electric scooter, or electric wheel chair. Let’s further explore the question of “Do You Need a License to…

milk in a glass. Alberta does not have bagged milk, but other canadian provinces do.
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Does Alberta Have Bagged Milk?

Canada somehow became known as a country with bagged milk. In reality, some Provinces still have bagged milk, but many do not. Does Alberta have bagged milk? Bagged milk is not sold in Alberta. You will mostly find bagged milk in Ontario, Quebec and the maritime provinces. Good read all about bagged milk in Canada…

brewery man smiling. you can not make homemade moonshine in alberta canada. You must have a license.
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Can You Make Moonshine in Alberta?

They call it “moonshine” because people used to make it at night. They secretly made it at night because it was illegal. Moonshine is a high proof spirit that is outlawed in many places around the world due to health and safety concerns. Can you make moonshine in Alberta? It is illegal to make moonshine…

maxillofacial jaw surgery is covered by alberta health care if deemed medically necessary.
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Is Jaw Surgery Covered by Alberta Health Care?

In general, the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) covers pretty much everything that is deemed medically necessary. It also partially covers many other specific medical services. Is jaw surgery covered by Alberta Health Care? Yes, jaw surgery is covered by the Alberta Health Care Plan if it is deemed medically necessary by your physician….

Pharmacist working in the lab. Alberta pharmacists can prescribe uti medication.
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Can Alberta Pharmacists Prescribe Antibiotics for UTI?

There are certain prescriptions that pharmacists are allowed to take care of directly.  This helps to alleviate the pressure on doctors in clinics and emergency rooms.  There are limitations to what they are qualified to prescribe.  Can pharmacists prescribe antibiotics for a UTI? Yes, Pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics for UTI in Alberta. In fact, pharmacists…

mole removal doctor and patient. Medically necessary mole removal is covered by alberta health care.
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Is Mole Removal Covered by Alberta Health Care?

Alberta Health Care covers most services that are deemed medically necessary. When it comes to mole removal, it is no different. Is mole removal covered by Alberta Health Care? Yes, mole removal is covered if it is deemed to have an atypical presentation and abnormal histology under the microscope. The consultation and mole removal will…