Province
Public services in Alberta
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
At a glance
Who handles public services in Alberta, with a page for each of 51 services. Below: the 12 biggest cities and towns, Alberta's benefit payment dates and the main provincial government bodies.
- Services
- 51 public services have a page for Alberta on this site. #
- Places
- 226 cities, towns and communities in Alberta have public places on the map, 6,164 places in all. #
- Biggest city
- The biggest by population is Calgary: 1,306,784 people (2021 Census). #Source: Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population (Statistics Canada Open Licence)
- Government
- 44 provincial government bodies in Alberta are on record. #
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Services in Alberta
Each page says who handles the service here, with the official links we have and the date we checked each one.
Identity and documents
- Order a birth certificateAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)
- Order a death certificateAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)
- Order a marriage certificateAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)
- Legally change your nameAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)
- Get a photo ID card (if you don't drive)Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Change your address with the provinceGovernment of Alberta
Driving and vehicles
- Get, renew or replace a driver's licenceAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Book a road test or knowledge testAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Register a vehicle and renew licence platesAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Get an accessible parking permitAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Check road conditions and closures (511)511 Alberta (Government of Alberta)
Health
- Apply for or renew your health cardAlberta Health Care Insurance Plan (Government of Alberta)
- Find a family doctor or nurse practitionerAlberta Find a Provider (Primary Care Alberta)
- Talk to a nurse (811 health line)Health Link 811 (Primary Care Alberta)
- Get help paying for prescription drugs (pharmacare)Alberta Health drug programs (administered by Alberta Blue Cross)
- Vaccines and immunization recordsAlberta Health Services public health (MyHealth Records online)
- Register as an organ and tissue donorAlberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry (Government of Alberta)
- Home care and community careAssisted Living Alberta (home and community care)
Family and children
- Register a baby's birthVital Statistics (Government of Alberta)
- Get a marriage licenceAlberta registry agents (Government of Alberta)
- Get help paying for child careChild Care Subsidy Program (Government of Alberta)
- Find licensed child care or daycareChildcare Search (Government of Alberta)
- Collect child or spousal supportMaintenance Enforcement Program (Government of Alberta)
- Report child abuse or neglectChild Intervention (Government of Alberta)
Benefits and money
- Apply for income assistance (welfare)Alberta Supports, Income Support (Government of Alberta)
- Disability income support from the provinceAISH and Alberta Disability Assistance Program, ADAP (Government of Alberta)
Work and business
- Register a business name or incorporateAlberta Corporate Registry (Government of Alberta), through registry agents
- Report a workplace injury (workers' compensation)WCB-Alberta
- Your rights at work: pay, hours, leave and firingAlberta Employment Standards (Government of Alberta)
- Get help finding a job or trainingAlberta training and employment services (Government of Alberta)
- Become an apprentice or get certified in a tradeAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Government of Alberta)
Housing and property
- Search or register a land titleAlberta Land Titles (Government of Alberta), also through registry agents
- Check or appeal your property assessmentYour municipality (assessor and assessment review board)
- Renting: rules, rent increases, evictions and disputesResidential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service, RTDRS (Government of Alberta)
- Apply for social or affordable housingLocal housing providers (Government of Alberta affordable housing programs)
Education
- Apply for student loans and grantsAlberta Student Aid (Government of Alberta)
- Get a high school transcript or diploma copyAlberta Education (myPass)
Justice and safety
- Sue for a small amount (small claims)Alberta Court of Justice (Civil)
- Get legal aidLegal Aid Alberta
- Make a human rights complaintAlberta Human Rights Commission
- Complain about a business (consumer protection)Service Alberta consumer protection (Government of Alberta)
- Emergency alerts and how to prepareAlberta Emergency Management Agency (Government of Alberta)
Environment and outdoors
- Buy a fishing licenceAlbertaRELM and licence issuers (Government of Alberta)
- Buy a hunting licenceAlbertaRELM and licence issuers (Government of Alberta)
- Reserve a campsite in a provincial or territorial parkAlberta Parks (Government of Alberta)
- Wildfire status and fire bansAlberta Wildfire (Government of Alberta)
Immigration, citizenship and travel
- Immigrate through a province or territoryAlberta Advantage Immigration Program (Government of Alberta)
Voting and democracy
- Vote in a provincial or territorial electionElections Alberta
- Find your member of the provincial or territorial legislatureLegislative Assembly of Alberta
Seniors
- Apply for a long-term care homeAssisted Living Alberta
- Provincial income top-ups for low-income seniorsAlberta Seniors Benefit (Government of Alberta)
Benefit payment dates
Benefits paid by Alberta, with the next date on each official list.
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)
Next payment:
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- Alberta Income Support
Next payment:
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- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)
Next payment:
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- Alberta Seniors Benefit
Next payment:
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Biggest cities and towns
The 12 biggest by population, of 226 communities with public places on the map. Each page lists its libraries, pools, clinics and more.
- CalgaryPopulation 1,306,784 · 1,668 places
- EdmontonPopulation 1,010,899 · 1,770 places
- Red DeerPopulation 100,844 · 86 places
- Strathcona CountyPopulation 99,225 · 345 places
- LethbridgePopulation 98,406 · 506 places
- Lethbridge CountyPopulation 98,406 · 4 places
- AirdriePopulation 74,100 · 51 places
- Wood BuffaloPopulation 72,326 · 33 places
- St. AlbertPopulation 68,232 · 68 places
- Grande PrairiePopulation 64,141 · 477 places
- Medicine HatPopulation 63,271 · 52 places
- Rocky View CountyPopulation 41,028 · 8 places
Main provincial government bodies
The ones with the most services and places on record, of 44 provincial government bodies.
- The Government of Albertaalberta.ca
- The Legal Aid Society of Albertalegalaid.ab.ca
- Workers' Compensation Boardwcb.ab.ca
- Agriculture Financial Services Corporationafsc.ca
- Alberta Conservation Associationab-conservation.com
- Alberta Energy Regulatoraer.ca
- Alberta Enterprise Corporationalberta-enterprise.ca
- Alberta Foundation for the Artsaffta.ab.ca
- Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fundalberta.ca
- Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporationtheaioc.com
- Alberta Innovatesalbertainnovates.ca
- Alberta Insurance Councilabcouncil.ab.ca
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Public services in Alberta: who handles what", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/alberta