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Moraine Lake Chosen for Alberta’s New Licence Plate After Provincewide Vote

Availability begins in mid-2026 under a voluntary replacement plan.

Overview

  • More than 240,000 votes across three rounds selected the Banff National Park panorama as the design.
  • The plate includes Alberta’s provincial motto “Strong and Free” as part of the refreshed look.
  • Reflective materials are incorporated to improve low-light readability and counter counterfeiting.
  • Drivers may pay $28 for an early swap, receive the new plate at renewal at no extra cost, or keep their current plate if it remains in good condition.
  • Alberta’s existing plate dates to 1984, and a government estimate reported by Juno News pegs administrative costs at $25,000 to $50,000 using internal resources.