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57 Lazaro Close
Laredo Red Deer T4R 0R8

$1,699,900
Residential beds: 5 baths: 4.0 3,416 sq. ft. built: 2014

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
A2145918
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4
Year Built:
2014
Step into the epitome of luxury with this extraordinary five bedroom, four bathroom award winning home located in beautiful Laredo. Meticulously designed and impeccably maintained, this home offers a lifestyle of unparalleled elegance and sophistication. Step into a world of grandeur with a grand foyer, soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and exquisite architectural details that redefine luxury living. A chef's dream awaits with a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry (including all brand new custom cabinetry in butlers pantry and garage) and a large island for culinary creativity. Bask in natural light and scenic views from your elegant enclosed 3-season sunroom, an inviting space designed to be enjoyed from spring through fall, heated by gas fireplace and radiant heat. Whether savoring morning coffee or hosting afternoon gatherings, this sunroom provides a serene retreat. Expansive and serene, the master bedroom offers a retreat within your home, perfect for relaxation and unwinding after a long day. Enjoy the privacy and comfort of a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom featuring double vanity, soaking tub, and double custom shower. Step into the walk-in closet of your dreams, meticulously designed to accommodate everything you need. Beyond traditional luxury, this home features a unique "super floor" design with a stunning catwalk, offering a lifestyle of sophistication and elegance and hosts two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a den. Experience the thrill of cinematic entertainment in your private home theatre, outfitted with premium audio-visual technology for movie nights like no other. The bar area seamlessly transitions into a versatile entertainment zone, ideal for a game room setup with pool tables, dart boards, or other gaming options, ensuring endless hours of fun and relaxation. Enjoy the excitement of multiple entertainment options with four strategically placed TV screens, allowing you to watch multiple games, movies, or shows simultaneously. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and movie buffs alike! Host unforgettable gatherings while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful surroundings, relax by the tranquil ponds, where the soothing sounds of water create a peaceful ambiance perfect for unwinding after a long day. Embrace luxury living with this exceptional property offering extensive landscaping with integrated landscape lighting, retaining walls, ponds, and entertain in style with a fully equipped custom outdoor kitchen featuring a built-in grill, sink, and ample counter space. Additions not to be missed ~ hobby room in basement with built in shelving ~ A/C ~ professional built retaining wall at front of home ~ Motorized awnings for upper, lower deck as well as outdoor kitchen ~ Lutron Home Automation system - lights, blinds, water sensors and main water shut off ~ LED Roofline lighting ~ Upgraded rubber rock surfaces ~ RO drinking station ~ This property shows 10/10 in all aspects.
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Condo Type:
Not a Condo
Transaction Type:
For Sale
Possession:
Possession Date:
Suite:
No
Home Style:
2 Storey
Total Living Area:
3,416 sq. ft.
Lower Level Finished Area:
Above Grade Finished Area:
Taxes:
Tax Assessed Value:
HOA Fee Includes:
Lot Area:
7,381 sq. ft.
Lot Frontage:
37'7¼"
Acres Cleared:
Acres Cultivated:
Acres Irrigated:
Acres Leasehold:
Acres Not Cultivated:
Acres Freehold:
Acres Seeded:
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Front Exposure:
North
Reg. Size:
Reg. Size Includes:
Levels:
Two
Total Rooms Above Grade:
11
Year built:
2014 (Age: 10)
Bedrooms:
5 (Above Grd: 3)
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Bathrooms:
4.0 (Full:3, Half:1)
Plan:
1324102
Heating:
In Floor, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Basement:
Finished, Full, Walk-Out To Grade
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
New Constr.:
No
Construction Material:
Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:
House
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Ensuite:
No
Flooring:
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling:
Central Air
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
Electric, Gas, Great Room, Sun Room
Garage:
1
Garage Spaces:
2
Parking:
Double Garage Attached
Parking Places:
2.0
Parking Total/Covered:
2 / -
Laundry Features:
Lower Level, Upper Level
Laredo
Central Air Conditioner, Dishwasher, Garage Control(s), Gas Stove, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Coverings
Master bedroom built in bed, Kitchen table with built in bench and chairs x3, tv's and mounts, Bar stool x5 at kitchen island, projector, screen and audio equipment.
None Known
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Foyer
10' × 6'
Main Floor
Great Room
16'7" × 15'8"
Main Floor
Mud Room
14'3" × 9'11"
Main Floor
Kitchen
20'2" × 18'5"
Main Floor
Breakfast Nook
13'5" × 9'9"
Main Floor
Dining Room
15'8" × 10'4"
Main Floor
Pantry
10'9" × 6'2"
Main Floor
Living Room
18'1" × 14'8"
Main Floor
Office
9'7" × 9'3"
Main Floor
Sunroom/Solarium
15'7" × 14'11"
Upper Level
Bedroom - Primary
19'5" × 13'9"
Upper Level
Bedroom
13'8" × 10'9"
Upper Level
Bedroom
13'7" × 10'9"
Upper Level
Laundry
10'11" × 7'7"
Upper Level
Den
10'10" × 9'10"
Basement
Media Room
32'4" × 19'7"
Basement
Game Room
17'4" × 14'6"
Basement
Bedroom
15'5" × 9'7"
Basement
Bedroom
15'5" × 9'8"
Basement
Laundry
8'9" × 5'4"
Basement
Hobby Room
9'6" × 6'5"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
2
Upper Level
No
5
Upper Level
No
4
Basement
No
4
Title to Land:
Fee Simple
Community Features:
Park, Playground, Schools Nearby, Shopping Nearby, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking/Bike Paths
Interior Features:
Bar, Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, No Smoking Home, Quartz Counters, Smart Home, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vinyl Windows, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Exterior Features:
BBQ gas line, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features:
Deck, Patio
Lot Features:
Back Yard, Backs on to Park/Green Space, Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Underground Sprinklers
Num. of Parcels:
0
Fencing:
Fenced
Region:
Red Deer
Zoning:
R1
Listed Date:
Jul 08, 2024
Days on Mkt:
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    11 ft centre island with quartz
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    Upgraded appliances Wolf stove
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    Custom Cabintery in Butler Pantry
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    Dining Room
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    Main Floor Great Room
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    3 Season sunroom with gas fireplace and radiant heat
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    Main Floor Office
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    Main Floor 2 pc bathroom
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    Catwalk on the upper floor
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    Master bedroom
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    MB ensuite with granite counters and dual sinks
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    Soaker tub and custom tile double shower
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    Upper floor laundry
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    Den on upper floor
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    Custom Bar
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    Gym but could also be a bedroom
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    Custom Cabintery in double garage

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Data was last updated November 10, 2024 at 02:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
215
Avg list price:
$465,000
Min list price:
$79,900
Max list price:
$2,200,000
Avg days on market:
38
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
292
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$322.17
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Red Deer. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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Alberta Home For Sale

Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta borders British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the U.S. state of Montana to the south. It is one of the only two landlocked provinces in Canada, with Saskatchewan being the other.

The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate but experiences quick temperature changes due to air aridity. Seasonal temperature swings are less pronounced in western Alberta due to occasional Chinook winds.[9]

Alberta is the fourth largest province by area at 661,848 square kilometres (255,541 square miles),[10] and the fourth most populous, being home to 4,262,635 people.[2] Alberta’s capital is Edmonton, while Calgary is its largest city.[11] The two are Alberta’s largest census metropolitan areas.[12] More than half of Albertans live in either Edmonton or Calgary, which contributes to continuing the rivalry between the two cities. English is the official language of the province. In 2016, 76.0% of Albertans were anglophone, 1.8% were francophone and 22.2% were allophone.[13]

Alberta’s economy is based on hydrocarbons, petrochemical industries, livestock and agriculture.[14] The oil and gas industry has been a pillar of Alberta’s economy since 1947, when substantial oil deposits were discovered at Leduc No. 1 well.[15] It has also become a part of the province’s identity. Since Alberta is the province most rich in hydrocarbons, it provides 70% of the oil and natural gas produced on Canadian soil. In 2018, Alberta’s output was CA$338.2 billion, 15.27% of Canada’s GDP.[16][17]

Alberta is renowned for its natural beauty, richness in fossils and for housing important nature reserves. Alberta is home to six UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites: the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Wood Buffalo National Park and Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.[20] Other popular sites include Banff National Park, Elk Island National Park, Jasper National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Drumheller.

Main article: Geography of Alberta

Alberta, with an area of 661,848 square kilometres (255,541 square miles), is the fourth-largest province after Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia.[26]

Alberta’s southern border is the 49th parallel north, which separates it from the U.S. state of Montana. The 60th parallel north divides Alberta from the Northwest Territories. The 110th meridian west separates it from the province of Saskatchewan; while on the west its boundary with British Columbia follows the 120th meridian west south from the Northwest Territories at 60°N until it reaches the Continental Divide at the Rocky Mountains, and from that point follows the line of peaks marking the Continental Divide in a generally southeasterly direction until it reaches the Montana border at 49°N.[27]

The province extends 1,223 kilometres (760 miles) north to south and 660 kilometres (410 miles) east to west at its maximum width. Its highest point is 3,747 metres (12,293 feet) at the summit of Mount Columbia in the Rocky Mountains along the southwest border while its lowest point is 152 metres (499 feet) on the Slave River in Wood Buffalo National Park in the northeast.[28]

With the exception of the semi-arid climate of the steppe in the south-eastern section, the province has adequate water resources. There are numerous rivers and lakes in Alberta used for swimming, fishing and a range of water sports. There are three large lakes, Lake Claire (1,436 km2 [554 sq mi]) in Wood Buffalo National Park, Lesser Slave Lake (1,168 km2 [451 sq mi]), and Lake Athabasca (7,898 km2 [3,049 sq mi]), which lies in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. The longest river in the province is the Athabasca River, which travels 1,538 km (956 mi) from the Columbia Icefield in the Rocky Mountains to Lake Athabasca.[29]

The largest river is the Peace River with an average flow of 2,100 m3/s (74,000 cu ft/s).[30] The Peace River originates in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia and flows through northern Alberta and into the Slave River, a tributary of the Mackenzie River.

Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton, is located at about the geographic centre of the province. It is the most northerly major city in Canada and serves as a gateway and hub for resource development in northern Canada. With its proximity to Canada’s largest oil fields, the region has most of western Canada’s oil refinery capacity. Calgary is about 280 km (170 mi) south of Edmonton and 240 km (150 mi) north of Montana, surrounded by extensive ranching country. Almost 75% of the province’s population lives in the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. The land grant policy to the railways served as a means to populate the province in its early years.[31]

Most of the northern half of the province is boreal forest, while the Rocky Mountains along the southwestern boundary are largely temperate coniferous forests of the Alberta Mountain forests and Alberta–British Columbia foothills forests. The southern quarter of the province is prairie, ranging from shortgrass prairie in the southeastern corner to mixed grass prairie in an arc to the west and north of it.

The central aspen parkland region extending in a broad arc between the prairies and the forests, from Calgary, north to Edmonton, and then east to Lloydminster, contains the most fertile soil in the province and most of the population. Much of the unforested part of Alberta is given over either to grain or to dairy farming, with mixed farming more common in the north and centre, while ranching and irrigated agriculture predominate in the south.[32]

The Alberta badlands are located in southeastern Alberta, where the Red Deer River crosses the flat prairie and farmland, and features deep canyons and striking landforms. Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Brooks, showcases the badlands terrain, desert flora, and remnants from Alberta’s past when dinosaurs roamed the then lush landscape.

Climate

Alberta extends for over 1,200 km (750 mi) from north to south; its climate, therefore, varies considerably. Average high temperatures in January range from 0 °C (32 °F) in the southwest to ?24 °C (?11 °F) in the far north. The presence of the Rocky Mountains also influences the climate to the southwest, which disrupts the flow of the prevailing westerly winds and causes them to drop most of their moisture on the western slopes of the mountain ranges before reaching the province, casting a rain shadow over much of Alberta.

The northerly location and isolation from the weather systems of the Pacific Ocean cause Alberta to have a dry climate with little moderation from the ocean. Annual precipitation ranges from 300 mm (12 in) in the southeast to 450 mm (18 in) in the north, except in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where total precipitation including snowfall can reach 600 mm (24 in) annually.[28][33]

Northern Alberta is mostly covered by boreal forest and has a subarctic climate. The agricultural area of southern Alberta has a semi-arid steppe climate because the annual precipitation is less than the water that evaporates or is used by plants.

The southeastern corner of Alberta, part of the Palliser Triangle, experiences greater summer heat and lower rainfall than the rest of the province, and as a result, suffers frequent crop yield problems and occasional severe droughts.

Western Alberta is protected by the mountains and enjoys the mild temperatures brought by winter Chinook winds. Central and parts of northwestern Alberta in the Peace River region are largely aspen parkland, a biome transitional between prairie to the south and boreal forest to the north.

Alberta has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The province is open to cold Arctic weather systems from the north, which often produce cold winter conditions. As the fronts between the air masses shift north and south across Alberta, the temperature can change rapidly. Arctic air masses in the winter produce extreme minimum temperatures varying from ?54 °C (?65 °F) in northern Alberta to ?46 °C (?51 °F) in southern Alberta, although temperatures at these extremes are rare.

In the summer, continental air masses have produced record maximum temperatures from 32 °C (90 °F) in the mountains to over 40 °C (104 °F) in southeastern Alberta.[34] Alberta is a sunny province. Annual bright sunshine totals range between 1,900 up to just under 2,600 hours per year. Northern Alberta gets about 18 hours of daylight in the summer.[34] The average daytime temperatures range from around 21 °C (70 °F) in the Rocky Mountain valleys and far north, up to around 28 °C (82 °F) in the dry prairie of the southeast.

The northern and western parts of the province experience higher rainfall and lower evaporation rates caused by cooler summer temperatures. The south and east-central portions are prone to drought-like conditions sometimes persisting for several years, although even these areas can receive heavy precipitation, sometimes resulting in flooding.

In the winter, the Alberta clipper, a type of intense, fast-moving winter storm that generally forms over or near the province and, pushed with great speed by the continental polar jetstream, descends over the rest of southern Canada and the northern tier of the United States.[35] In southwestern Alberta, the cold winters are frequently interrupted by warm, dry Chinook winds blowing from the mountains, which can propel temperatures upward from frigid conditions to well above the freezing point in a very short period.

During one Chinook recorded at Pincher Creek, temperatures soared from ?19 to 22 °C (?2 to 72 °F) in just one hour.[28] The region around Lethbridge has the most Chinooks, averaging 30 to 35 Chinook days per year. Calgary has a 56% chance of a white Christmas, while Edmonton has an 86% chance.[36]

After Saskatchewan, Alberta experiences the most tornadoes in Canada with an average of 15 verified per year.[37] Thunderstorms, some of them severe, are frequent in the summer, especially in central and southern Alberta. The region surrounding the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor is notable for having the highest frequency of hail in Canada, which is caused by orographic lifting from the nearby Rocky Mountains, enhancing the updraft/downdraft cycle necessary for the formation of hail.

History

Main article: History of Alberta

See also: Timeline of Alberta history

Paleo-Indians arrived in Alberta at least 10,000 years ago, toward the end of the last ice age. They are thought to have migrated from Siberia to Alaska on a land bridge across the Bering Strait and then possibly moved down the east side of the Rocky Mountains through Alberta to settle the Americas. Others may have migrated down the coast of British Columbia and then moved inland.[49] Over time they differentiated into various First Nations peoples, including the Plains Indians of southern Alberta such as those of the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Plains Cree, who generally lived by hunting buffalo, and the more northerly tribes such as the Woodland Cree and Chipewyan who hunted, trapped, and fished for a living.[28]

The first Europeans to visit Alberta were French Canadians during the late 18th century, working as fur traders. French was the predominant language used in some early fur trading forts in the region, such as the first Fort Edmonton (in present-day Fort Saskatchewan). After the British arrival in Canada, approximately half of the province of Alberta, south of the Athabasca River drainage, became part of Rupert’s Land which consisted of all land drained by rivers flowing into Hudson Bay. This area was granted by Charles II of England to the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) in 1670, and rival fur trading companies were not allowed to trade in it.

The Athabasca River and the rivers north of it were not in HBC territory because they drained into the Arctic Ocean instead of Hudson Bay, and they were prime habitats for fur-bearing animals. The first European explorer of the Athabasca region was Peter Pond, who learned of the Methye Portage, which allowed travel from southern rivers into the rivers north of Rupert’s Land.

Other North American fur traders formed the North West Company (NWC) of Montreal to compete with the HBC in 1779. The NWC occupied the northern part of Alberta territory. Peter Pond built Fort Athabasca on Lac la Biche in 1778. Roderick Mackenzie built Fort Chipewyan on Lake Athabasca ten years later in 1788. His cousin, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, followed the North Saskatchewan River to its northernmost point near Edmonton, then setting northward on foot, trekked to the Athabasca River, which he followed to Lake Athabasca.

It was there he discovered the mighty outflow river which bears his name—the Mackenzie River—which he followed to its outlet in the Arctic Ocean. Returning to Lake Athabasca, he followed the Peace River upstream, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean, and so he became the first European to cross the North American continent north of Mexico.[50]

The extreme southernmost portion of Alberta was part of the French (and Spanish) territory of Louisiana and was sold to the United States in 1803. In the Treaty of 1818, the portion of Louisiana north of the Forty-Ninth Parallel was ceded to Great Britain.[51]

Fur trade expanded in the north, but bloody battles occurred between the rival HBC and NWC, and in 1821 the British government forced them to merge to stop the hostilities.[52] The amalgamated Hudson’s Bay Company dominated trade in Alberta until 1870 when the newly formed Canadian Government purchased Rupert’s Land. Northern Alberta was included in the North-Western Territory until 1870, when it and Rupert’s land became Canada’s North-West Territories.

First Nations negotiated the Numbered Treaties with the Crown in which the Crown gained title to the land that would later become Alberta, and the Crown committed to the ongoing support of the First Nations and guaranteed their hunting and fishing rights. The most significant treaties for Alberta are Treaty 6 (1876), Treaty 7 (1877) and Treaty 8 (1899).

The District of Alberta was created as part of the North-West Territories in 1882. As settlement increased, local representatives to the North-West Legislative Assembly were added. After a long campaign for autonomy, in 1905, the District of Alberta was enlarged and given provincial status, with the election of Alexander Cameron Rutherford as the first premier. Less than a decade later, the First World War presented special challenges to the new province as an extraordinary number of volunteers left relatively few workers to maintain services and production. Over 50% of Alberta’s doctors volunteered for service overseas.[53]

Demographics of Alberta

The 2021 Canadian census reported Alberta had a population of 4,262,635 living in 1,633,220 of its 1,772,670 total dwellings, an 4.8% change from its 2016 population of 4,067,175. With a land area of 634,658.27 km2 (245,042.93 sq mi), it had a population density of 6.7/km2 in 2021.[2] Statistics Canada estimated the province to have a population of 4,800,768 in Q1 of 2024.[58]

Since 2000, Alberta’s population has experienced a relatively high rate of growth, mainly because of its burgeoning economy. Between 2003 and 2004, the province had high birthrates (on par with some larger provinces such as British Columbia), relatively high immigration, and a high rate of interprovincial migration compared to other provinces.[59]

In 2016, Alberta continued to have the youngest population among the provinces with a median age of 36.7 years, compared with the national median of 41.2 years. Also in 2016, Alberta had the smallest proportion of seniors (12.3%) among the provinces and one of the highest population shares of children (19.2%), further contributing to Alberta’s young and growing population.[60]

About 81% of the population lives in urban areas and only about 19% in rural areas. The Calgary–Edmonton Corridor is the most urbanized area in the province and is one of the most densely populated areas of Canada.[61] Many of Alberta’s cities and towns have experienced very high rates of growth in recent history.[when?] Alberta’s population rose from 73,022 in 1901[62] to 3,290,350 according to the 2006 census.[63]

According to the 2016 census Alberta has 779,155 residents (19.2%) between the ages of 0–14, 2,787,805 residents (68.5%) between the ages of 15–64, and 500,215 residents (12.3%) aged 65 and over.[64]

Additionally, as per the 2016 census, 1,769,500 residents hold a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 895,885 residents have obtained a secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 540,665 residents do not have any certificate, diploma or degree.[64]

Information source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta

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Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry






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