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Alberta

This prairie province of Canada is vast in its various types of topography and ethnicity. It is a growing area due to the economic boom with oil and gas, as well as with tourism and agriculture industries which play a significant role in the province's economic well-being. Any subject matter to do with this prairie province they call "Wild Rose Country" can be discussed here, from the people and the places to travel and industry, and everything in between.

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Why is Bisiker Alberta so Named?

http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Bisaker-family-history-uk.ashx

Not a lot of info on it, but it seems to be Welsh in origin. (see link) It seems to be a Sir Name.

Is the papaya found in Alberta?

No. It's too cold and dry an environment for the papaya to grow in Alberta, let alone any place or province in Canada. You will have to look much further south in order to find it growing naturally somewhere. Try Mexico, Ecuador or Hawaii; you may have better luck finding papaya there.

Who is the present premier of Alberta Canada?

David Hancock, though he is an incumbent until the next election which will decide the next Premier.

What can the size of Ireland be compared to?

The island of Ireland is about the same size as Austria, the Czech Republic or Scotland.

How many school boards are there in Alberta?

There are 62 public and separate school boards in Alberta, plus 13 charter school authorities and five Francophone education regions.

Why have Albertans not taken greater advantage of their geothermal energy sources like the hot springs near Banff?

Perhaps they thought coal would last forever and nobody would worry about carbon dioxide and global warming.

Geothermal energy requires a huge infrastructure, far more so than utilising fossil fuels. It is possible nowadays that more advantage may be made of it due to rising costs of fossil fuels and the fact that they are becoming more scarce.

Many people do not consider climate change as an imminent threat and will continue using fossil fuels because on the economics involved.

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What do they eat in Alberta Canada?

Who are "they?" Japanese? Greeks? Caucasians? Farmers/Ranchers? Cattle? Birds? Please be more specific!

Who is the owner of west Edmonton mall?

West Edmonton Mall Properties Inc. or billy bob joe

What Identification do I have to have to travel to Canada from Detroit?

This is from the Canada website I viewed on 7/2/08. I too am from Detroit. "If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship."

Is it illegal to pick Alberta roses?

No, it is not illegal to pick wild roses of Alberta, they are practically like "weeds" in Alberta.

Why was the FTC established?

Because loopholes were also present in the Clayton Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established to enforce the antitrust legislation.

Is rosemary grown in Alberta?

Not naturally, but rosemary can/might be grown in greenhouses. i think

What are the symbols of Alberta?

The provincial flower is the WILD ROSE.

The provincial tree is the LODGE-POLE PINE.

The provincial bird is the GREAT HORNED OWL.

The provincial mammal is the ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIG HORNED SHEEP.

How old do you have to be to work at Armani Exchange?

I believe it's 18+, that's what they said for their open house requirements!

When did Saskatchewan and Alberta join Confederation?

Saskatchewan and Alberta became provinces on September 1, 1905. They were previously part of the Northwest Territories.

What is the postal code for 160 Magrath Road Edmonton Alberta Canada?

It depends on the street address - Edmonton would have hundreds of variations. You can look up the postal code if you have the street address, at http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpc/personal/findByCity?execution=e2s1 Hope that helps!

What jobs are young people legally allowed to hold in Alberta Canada?

16 and 17 Years Old

Any day, any time of day, and for any number of hours. There are no restrictions on the work hours of youth age 16 or older.

14 and 15 Years Old

Outside school hours, you can legally work: After 7 a.m. and until 7 p.m.

Except from June 1 through Labor Day, when you can work until 9 p.m.

13 Years Old and Younger

Teens younger than 14 years old can baby-sit, deliver newspapers, or work as an actor or performer. But, if you are under 14 and want to get creative, try starting up your own mini-business. When you're working for yourself, you can do pretty much anything under the sun, so get creative.

Types of Jobs You May Work14 and 15 Year Old teens are able to hold most jobs, for instance any job in the following locations:
  • Offices
  • Grocery Stores
  • Retail Stores
  • Restaurants
  • Movie Theaters
  • Amusement Parks
  • Baseball Parks
  • Gas Stations

You may not work in:

  • communications or public utilities jobs
  • construction or repair jobs
  • driving a motor vehicle or helping a driver
  • manufacturing and mining occupations
  • power-driven machinery or hoisting apparatus other than typical office machines
  • processing occupations
  • public messenger jobs
  • transporting of persons or property
  • workrooms where products are manufactured, mined or processed
  • warehousing and storage.