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Hectares Burned from Wildfire during Fire Season, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of hectares of land burned from wildfire in Alberta during the fire season which runs from April 1 to October 31 of each year. Alberta... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of hectares of land burned from wildfire in Alberta during the fire season which runs from April 1 to October 31 of each year. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is mandated to control and contain wildfires within the Forest Protection Area of the province. The number of wildfires and the amount of hectares burned vary greatly due to factors such as environmental conditions, response times, resources available for containing fires, and swiftness of detection and containment. Wildfire management practices are important because they protect our forest resources and the communities which depend on them.

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Educational Attainment of Rural and Small Town Albertans (25 to 64 Years of Age)

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the highest level of educational attainment among the population (25 to 64 years of age) in 2011. The population is divided into larger urban centres and... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the highest level of educational attainment among the population (25 to 64 years of age) in 2011. The population is divided into larger urban centres and rural and small town areas. Within rural and small town Alberta, the population is divided into four categories according to integration with urban economies. The four categories are called Metropolitan Influence Zones (MIZ) and capture urban integration by measuring the percentage of the working population commuting to urban centers.

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Provincial Timber Harvest and Annual Allowable Cut, Alberta Crown Lands

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This Alberta Official Statistic indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the long-term annual allowable cut (AAC). The gap between harvest... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the long-term annual allowable cut (AAC). The gap between harvest and annual allowable cut (AAC) is a measure reflecting the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry’s ability to manage Alberta’s timber resources in a sustainable manner. It indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the annual amount of timber the Ministry allows to be cut in the forested portion of the province. The target is to keep Alberta’s annual timber harvest at or below the AAC and reduce the gap between actual harvest and AAC. This measure indicates the status of Alberta’s timber stocks by comparing the actual annual timber harvest with the long-term AAC, as set by the province within the Green Area. The Green Area is primarily the unsettled portion of the province defined as lands not available for agricultural development other...

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Percent of the Population with an Aboriginal Identity, Rural and Small Town Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the percentage of the population that reported having an Aboriginal identity in 2011. The population is divided into larger urban centres and rural and... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the percentage of the population that reported having an Aboriginal identity in 2011. The population is divided into larger urban centres and rural and small town areas. Within the larger urban centres, the population is divided between Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) and two different sizes of Census Agglomerations (CA). Within rural and small town Alberta, the population is divided into four categories with each category consecutively representing less integration with urban economies. The four categories are called Metropolitan Influence Zones (MIZ) and capture urban integration by measuring the percentage of the working population commuting to urban centers. The categories are: Strong MIZ (where 30% to 49% of the workforce commutes to an urban core) Moderate MIZ (where 5% to 29% commute to an urban core) Weak MIZ (where 1% to 4% commute to an urban core) No MIZ (where there are no residents commuting to an urban core)

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Real Gross Domestic Product for Primary Agriculture Industries, Alberta and Canada

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This Alberta Official Statistic presents annual per cent change for Alberta and Canada real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Primary Agriculture Industries, 2008-2014. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic presents annual per cent change for Alberta and Canada real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Primary Agriculture Industries, 2008-2014. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the economic production which takes place within a geographical area. The term "gross" in GDP means that capital consumption costs, that is the costs associated with the depreciation of capital assets (buildings, machinery and equipment), are included. The production estimates are prepared for 215 separate industries using the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). Real GDP is gross domestic product adjusted for price changes. By taking out the impact of fluctuation in prices, real GDP allows people to more accurately measure the changes in total output and service for a jurisdiction. GDP measures are part of the Canadian System of National Accounts (SNA). The SNA provides a conceptually integrated framework of statistics for studying the state and...

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Population Change, Rural and Small Town Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the percent change in Alberta’s population between 1986 and 2011 by 5-year census cycles. The population is divided into "Larger Urban Centres" and Rural... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the percent change in Alberta’s population between 1986 and 2011 by 5-year census cycles. The population is divided into "Larger Urban Centres" and Rural and Small Town areas. Within rural Alberta, the population is divided into four categories with each category consecutively representing lesser integration with urban economies. The four categories are called Metropolitan Influenced Zones (MIZ) and capture urban integration based on the percent of the working population commuting to urban centers. The categories are: Strong MIZ (where 30% or more of the workforce commutes to an urban core) Moderate MIZ (where 5% to 29% commute to any urban core) Weak MIZ (where greater than 0% but less than 5% commute to any urban core) No MIZ (where there are no residents commuting to an urban core)

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Alberta Approved Farmers' Markets

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Information about the Alberta Approved Farmers' Market Program

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Major Crop Production, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic contains 2000-2014 crop production data. Crop production statistics are designed to provide accurate and timely estimates of production of major grains and oilseeds... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic contains 2000-2014 crop production data. Crop production statistics are designed to provide accurate and timely estimates of production of major grains and oilseeds in Alberta. Crop production statistics are designed to provide accurate and timely estimates of production of major grains and oilseeds in Alberta, including wheat, barley, oats, rye, canola and flaxseed. The data are used by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada and other federal departments to develop and administer agricultural policies. This information is also used by provincial departments and industry stakeholders for production/price analysis, and economic research.

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Per Capita Health Service Providers, Rural and Small Town Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the per capita health service providers in 2011. Per capita health service providers are the number of individuals working in medicine or health... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the per capita health service providers in 2011. Per capita health service providers are the number of individuals working in medicine or health occupations per 1,000 people. The population is divided into larger urban centres and rural and small town areas. Within rural and small town Alberta, the population is divided into four categories according to integration with urban economies. The four categories are called Metropolitan Influence Zones (MIZ) and capture urban integration by measuring the percentage of the working population commuting to urban centers. The categories are: Strong MIZ (where 30% to 49% of the workforce commutes to an urban core) Moderate MIZ (where 5% to 29% commute to an urban core) Weak MIZ (where 1% to 4% commute to an urban core) No MIZ (where there are no residents commuting to an urban core)

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Census Farm Numbers and Average Farm Size, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of farms in operation and the average size of farms in Alberta at the time of the Census of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is conducted... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of farms in operation and the average size of farms in Alberta at the time of the Census of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is conducted by Statistics Canada every five years. This Alberta Official Statistic covers census years 1986 to 2011. More Census of Agriculture data can be found on the Statistics Canada website.

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