The British, Alberta’s first European settlers, claimed the area as part of Rupert’s Land, the territory belonging to the Hudson’s Bay fur trading company since 1670. French speaking settlers migrated west to establish their own fur trading communities around 1731.…
Hungarians, Slovaks and Czecks, mostly coal miners and labourers, came to southern Alberta, as did Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians. Jews and Doukabours left Russia to escape military conscription and religious persecution. In 1899, 7,000 Doukabours came to Canada to settle…
Grade 3 – 12. During this very hands-on program, students examine real 73-million year old fossils and extraordinary replicas from Alberta and beyond. What grade do kids learn about dinosaurs in school? If your kindergartener, 1st,2nd or right on up…
6 6 to 12 years old. Structure of school system Grade and school levels Grade Age* Division 1 to 6 6 to 12 years old Elementary 7 to 9 12 to 15 years old Junior High School 10 to 12…
Online submission provides the convenience of direct billing for eligible services to your customers who have coverage through Alberta Blue Cross employer-sponsored plans, individual plans and those with coverage through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP). What is insurance…
Alberta’s Consumer Bill of Rights was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in Alberta’s marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how the Consumer Protection Act: ensures consumers are informed about products, services and transactions. What…
Alberta Culture Alberta has a unique and vibrant culture that has been largely shaped by immigrants who have settled in the province. Throughout the province, but especially in the major cities of Calgary and Edmonton, one can find the culture,…
In Alberta, it is mandatory for drivers to have three areas of auto coverage: Third-party liability insurance. Accident benefits insurance. Direct compensation property damage. What insurance is mandatory in Alberta? In Alberta, basic automobile insurance (accident benefits and third party…
If you are under the age of 16, you must attend school. If you do not, the school can take steps to make sure you attend. A judge can also make an order allowing someone from the school to enter…
Over half the emissions in Alberta are the result of industrial, manufacturing and construction activity, as well as from producing the electricity we consume in our homes, communities and businesses. What causes the most carbon emissions in Canada? By far…
Table 1. (‘000 Head) 2011 2016 Heifers: slaughter 575.5 480.5 Steers, 1 year plus 662.6 695.0 Calves, under 1 year 1,580.8 1,677.4 Total 4,855.0 4,830.0 How many cows are slaughtered each year in Canada? With an average cull rate of…
Yes. Anyone who requires an Alberta hunting or fishing licence needs a WIN(Wildlife Identification Number) card. The number is issued at the time of purchase so that there is no delay in receiving a licence. For more information, see Hunting…
Did you know that Alberta is the largest honey-producing province in Canada? That’s right. Alberta produces approximately 40 per cent of Canadian honey. There are about 275,000 beehives throughout the province producing an average of 141 pounds per hive annually.…
White-tailed deer are one of the most widely distributed and numerous of all North America’s large animals. They are found in the prairie, parkland and southern boreal zones in Alberta and their range is expanding westward into the foothills, mountains…
How to write a winning SOP for admission in University of Alberta FINALIZE WHAT YOU WANT TO INCLUDE IN THE SOP IN ADVANCE. START WRITING THE SOP EVEN BEFORE THE ADMISSION STARTS. DO NOT EVER MAKE THE SOP OVERLY FORMAL…