The new Alberta licence plate was chosen through on-line voting.
A new Alberta licence plate with an image of Moraine Lake in Banff national Park and the slogan “Strong and Free” will be available next year.
The government earlier this month announced the results of its on-line poll to create Alberta’s first new licence plate in 40 years.
“Albertans know who we are and what we stand for: we are strong, free, resilient and united by the natural beauty that defines our home,” Premier Danielle Smith said in a news release. “Moraine Lake is recognized around the world, and the fact that Albertans chose it makes this new plate deeply meaningful.”
More than 240,000 votes were cast during three rounds of on-line voting.
The new licence plate will be available in mid 2026.
People who want to replace their current plate with the new one once it is released, they can pay a $28 fee.
People can also obtain a new plate on their vehicle registration renewal date at no additional cost.
Vehicle owners also have the option to continue using the current plate, provided it is still in good condition.
The new design incorporates reflective technology to improve readability for law enforcement and automated systems in low-light conditions, and to meet international standards for visibility, legibility and counterfeit resistance.
