Alberta has over 450 parks managed by the the Provincial Government. These parks vary in sizes and amenities. Depending on the facilities and amenities available to the public, there is a wide range of fees to support the operation and maintenance costs. Are Alberta Provincial Parks Free? There is a bit of nuance to this…
Alberta has very strict anti-rat policies and wildlife management laws. Rats have been outlawed in Alberta since the 1950s. However, as far as African Soft Fur Rats go, are they legal in Alberta? Are African Soft Fur Rats Legal in Alberta? Yes, African Soft Fur Rats are legal in Alberta, because they are a different…
Some laws in Alberta can be a bit nuanced and need to be read carefully, as they contain caveats. This is one of those laws. Are restaurants legally obligated to give you free water in Alberta? The answer is no, a restaurant in Alberta does not legally have to give you free water. They do…
The Alberta Guide To Sportfishing regulations contains a very extensive list of restrictions when it comes to angling, stocking, possessing and releasing fish and bait. Check out the full list of Alberta fishing regulations here. As far as the question of live bait in Alberta goes… Can you use live bait in Alberta? No, you…
Alberta breaks the province into regions and zones. These zones have different rules and regulations when it comes to hunting and fishing. Can you hunt on Sunday in Alberta? The answer is yes, you can hunt on Sunday in Alberta, Canada, but only in designated WMUs that permit it. Reference the maps below to see…
Everclear is a potent alcohol that is not to be taken lightly. In many cases, it is used as a strong cleaning agent. Everclear is illegal in many places around the world. Can you buy Everclear alcohol in Alberta? Yes, you can buy Everclear 190 proof grain alcohol in Alberta, Canada. Most major liquor stores…
There has been much debate for years now on the safety and legality of HID bulbs for headlamps. Some people swear by them, while many others can’t wait for the day they are outlawed. Not only outlawed, but actually enforced. In fact, a petition was started to nudge the Alberta government to take action on…
Alberta was once a territory, and became a province in 1905. When it became a province, it needed a new name. Why is Alberta named Alberta? Alberta is named Alberta because of Princess Louisa Caroline Alberta. The Canadian Province of Alberta was named in 1905 after Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, full name Louisa Caroline…
There a many types of taxes that Albertans pay. Taxes range from income taxes, goods and services taxes, fuel taxes and more. We can cover this topic in depth below, but most people who ask this question are looking for income tax and consumption tax, so let’s answer that first. How much is tax in…
Sometimes it’s complicated trying to figure out exactly what is covered and not covered by the Provincial Health system in Alberta. Especially when it comes to podiatry. Will the podiatrist be covered by Alberta Health Care? Yes, Alberta Health Care will cover services provided by a podiatric surgeon in an Alberta hospital or non-hospital surgical…
