Epipens and Epipen JR can be be very expensive. Many people have wondered if they can get one for free, covered by Alberta Health Care, especially for kids. Are Epipens Free for Children in Alberta? No, Epipens are not free for children in Alberta. They are not covered by Alberta Health Care regardless of age….
The Alberta provincial government has control over a huge percentage of the land, to preserve the environment and wildlife. This is to ensure the enjoyment of these natural areas by the people living in the province, and future generations. This land is known as “Crown Land”, and it’s not for sale. Can I Buy Crown…
Working as a teenager can be valuable experience. Alberta allows for teenagers to work, but within a certain set of legal parameters. Can 13 and 14 year olds legally work in Alberta? Yes, 13 and 14 year olds can work in Alberta. They require parental or guardian consent. The job must be a safe environment,…
The graduated driver program is a 3 stage process to getting your drivers license in Alberta. There was a time when the there were only 2 steps. You would get a learners license by taking a written exam, then you would get your drivers license by taking a road test. Sometimes in a very short…
The controlled animals list of Alberta documents all the animals you can’t own as a pet. It is a comprehensive provincial wide list of various species. What does the list say about cane toads? Can you own a Cane Toad as a pet in Alberta? No, the Cane Toad (Rhinella Marina), is not legal to…
The Alberta Health Care Insurance plan (AHCIP), covers most medically necessary services in the province. Are emergency rooms free in Alberta? Yes, Emergency Rooms are free in Alberta. They are covered by Alberta Health Care. However, there are some exceptions. Here is a breakdown of what is, and is not covered by Alberta Health Care…
Physio is short for physiotherapy. Just like most aspects of the Alberta Health Care Program, determining what is and is not covered can be complex. In general, Alberta Health Care covers most “medically necessary” things, but of course, many of these things can be debated. So what about physiotherapy? Is it covered by Alberta Health…
If you are in the process of moving to Alberta from B.C. you might be wondering what happens with insurance as you are in between. Can you get Alberta Car Insurance with a B.C. License? Yes, you can get Alberta car insurance with a B.C. license. However, it is a temporary act that is only…
Operating a bike while intoxicated can be dangerous, but it does not fall into the same category as a motor vehicle. Can you get a DUI on a Bicycle in Alberta? No, you can not get a DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk. However, you can still receive other penalties and fines. Some of…
Sometimes life gets busy, or you are facing a disability or some other limiting factor, but you need to get your drivers abstract. Can you get your drivers abstract online in Alberta? Yes, you can get an Alberta drivers abstract online. Even if you or outside of Alberta. However, it still involves the mailing of…
