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Alberta has a rich culture,<ref>[http://www.head-smashed-in.com/ Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/fishcreek/ Fish Creek Park]</ref> <ref>[http://www.heritagepark.ca/home.htm/ Heritage Park]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/flashindex.asp/ Kananaskis Country]</ref> <ref>[http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/index_E.asp/ Waterton Lakes et al]</ref> possesses a vibrant arts scene, <ref>[http://meltingpotgallery.ca/ The Melting Pot]</ref> <ref>[http://www.artgallerycalgary.org/indextwo.htm/ Art Gallery of Calgary]</ref> eduction facilities, <ref>[http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/ Royal Tyrrell Museum]</ref> <ref>[http://www.sait.ab.ca/ SAIT]</ref>, and an active entertainment community.<ref>[http://www.virtuallydrumheller.com/tour/badlands.htm Passion Play]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theatrecalgary.com/ Theatre Calgary]</ref> | Alberta has a rich culture,<ref>[http://www.head-smashed-in.com/ Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/fishcreek/ Fish Creek Park]</ref> <ref>[http://www.heritagepark.ca/home.htm/ Heritage Park]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/enjoying_alberta/parks/featured/kananaskis/flashindex.asp/ Kananaskis Country]</ref> <ref>[http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/index_E.asp/ Waterton Lakes et al]</ref> possesses a vibrant arts scene, <ref>[http://meltingpotgallery.ca/ The Melting Pot]</ref> <ref>[http://www.artgallerycalgary.org/indextwo.htm/ Art Gallery of Calgary]</ref> eduction facilities, <ref>[http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/ Royal Tyrrell Museum]</ref> <ref>[http://www.sait.ab.ca/ SAIT]</ref>, and an active entertainment community.<ref>[http://www.virtuallydrumheller.com/tour/badlands.htm Passion Play]</ref> <ref>[http://www.theatrecalgary.com/ Theatre Calgary]</ref> | ||
| − | Alberta is the most conservative of the provinces of Canada. | + | Alberta is the richest and most politically conservative of the provinces of Canada. |
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| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | * [http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ ''The Dictionary of Canadian Biography''] (1966-2006), thousands of scholarly biographies of notables who died by 1930 | ||
| + | * [http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCESubjects&Params=A1 ''Canadian Encyclopedia'' (2008)] reliable detailed encyclopedia, on-line free | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Alberta is a prairie province in Canada; its capital is Edmonton. Alberta's motto is "Fortis et liber" (Strong and free), and its official flower is the Wild Rose. Alberta was explored in 1754 by Anthony Henday, who was sent by the Hudson's Bay Company, and it entered Confederation in 1905.[1] Alberta is often called "the Texas of Canada" because of its oil, cattle, and pioneer "can-do" culture.[2]
The population of Alberta in 2001 was 2,974,807, representing 9.91% of the Canadian population. [3] The median family income in 2000 was $60,142. [4] Alberta's GDP was $215.9 billion dollars (Canadian) in 2005. [5]
The largest city in Alberta is Calgary, with a population of 988,193; Edmonton, Alberta's capital has a population of 730,372.[6] Alberta is also home to the town of Vulcan, which hosts an impressive Star Trek/Sci-Fi convention every year.[7]
Alberta has a thriving economy and is a great environment to do business in. It has the best job market in Canada.
Some Albertans feel such a pride and sense of distinction for their province that they have considered Alberta separatism, the idea that Alberta should be it's own sovereign state or a part of the United States of America.[8] Alberta has its own public radio network,CKUA.
Alberta has a rich culture,[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] possesses a vibrant arts scene, [14] [15] eduction facilities, [16] [17], and an active entertainment community.[18] [19]
Alberta is the richest and most politically conservative of the provinces of Canada.
Further reading
- The Dictionary of Canadian Biography (1966-2006), thousands of scholarly biographies of notables who died by 1930
- Canadian Encyclopedia (2008) reliable detailed encyclopedia, on-line free
References
- ↑ [Readers Digest Atlas of Canada 1995, pg50]
- ↑ http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/texas/entry/texas_of_canada_alberta_province_nickname/
- ↑ Canada Infolink
- ↑ StatsCan
- ↑ Alberta Advantage
- ↑ CBC, Alberta Census
- ↑ Galaxyfest
- ↑ http://www.separationalberta.com/
- ↑ Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
- ↑ Fish Creek Park
- ↑ Heritage Park
- ↑ Kananaskis Country
- ↑ Waterton Lakes et al
- ↑ The Melting Pot
- ↑ Art Gallery of Calgary
- ↑ Royal Tyrrell Museum
- ↑ SAIT
- ↑ Passion Play
- ↑ Theatre Calgary