Jury duty is a civic duty in Alberta, and Canada in general. If you are a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years of age, you can be summoned for jury duty. In Alberta, potential jurors are selected at random from the Alberta Motor vehicle registry. Do you get paid for jury duty in…
Chiropractors in Alberta are trained professionals and well versed on the human body. Specifically the spine, muscles and nervous system. That being said, there are limitations to their scope of practising medicine. Can chiropractors write prescriptions in Alberta? No, a chiropractor in Alberta can not write prescriptions. However, they can order or perform x-rays and…
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…
The landlord and tenant agreement policies differ from province to province. Some provinces are very specific when it comes to how much can be charged in late fees. Some have a maximum dollar amount, some have a maximum percentage. Alberta laws on this matter are a little more open and vague. Can a landlord charge…
Alberta’s Landlord and Tenant laws stipulate rules for entry. There are circumstances when the landlord is allowed to enter the dwelling with or without permission and with proper notice. Can a tenant refuse to let a landlord to enter the home? Yes, a tenant can refuse entry to a landlord, but only in specific circumstances….
Many laws and regulations are in place to protect workers in Alberta. The employment standards code, OHS and other rights and safety legislation exists to ensure a healthy and safe relationship between employers and employees. Can an apprentice be left to work alone in Alberta? The answer is yes, but only if the work is…
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?…
There a lot of complex rules and responsibilities when it comes to the duties of executor of an estate. It is especially hard with the added emotions of losing someone close to you. The best plan of action in general is to get in touch with a competent lawyer that can walk you through these…
Alberta has a several stage process to get a drivers license. This process takes at least 3 years to get a full non GDL class 5 license. The very first step in this process is a class 7 learners license. What age can you get your learners in Alberta? You must be at least 14…
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…
