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Alberta
This prairie province of Canada is vast in its various types of topography and ethnicity. It is a growing area due to the economic boom with oil and gas, as well as with tourism and agriculture industries which play a significant role in the province's economic well-being. Any subject matter to do with this prairie province they call "Wild Rose Country" can be discussed here, from the people and the places to travel and industry, and everything in between.
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What was Alberta called before confederation?
Before confederation, Alberta was about to be named Buffalo. There were lots of buffaloes there and hardly any were killed!
What are the major exports and imports to Washington?
Washington DC has no manufacturing or agriculture industry, it is largely a services town. Therefore Washington DC imports almost everything such as food, clothing, heavy machinery, household goods, medecines, appliances, electronics, cars, etc.
Washington DC's most famous export are government regulations and university graduates (undergraduate and more advanced degrees).
The Marquess of Lorne was Canada's Governor General from 1878 to 1883. He was married to Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
When the Marquis got wind of Canada's plan to create two new provinces out of the Northwest Territories, he suggested that one of them be named after his wife.
Et voilà !
It certainly helps to have good connections whenever you want to have a province named after your wife.
Is Alberta the biggest province?
With an area of 640,044.57 square kilometres, Alberta is the fourth largest province.
What is Alberta's physical region?
Alberta is in several regions: Boreal, Cordillera (mountainous), Interior plains, and Boreal-Aspen Transition zones.
What is the oldest town in Alberta?
Fort Vermillion was settled in 1788 and Edmonton Alberta was settled in 1795
How to drive from Calgary Alberta to Napa Ca?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Napa, CA
and: Calgary, AB, Canada
Driving miles: 1270
Driving time: 21 hrs 15 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
How deep is the great slave lake?
Surface area 27,200 km² (10,502 sq mi)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Slave_Lake
What services does Alberta's government provide?
Kids help phone line, Health care, Camp grounds, A free Basic Education, etc.
What is the distance from London Ontario and Calgary Alberta?
The distance between the above mentioned places is 4368mi approximately. The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.
How many people have died in Alberta?
There are currently 1.1 million people living in Calgary. (July 2011)
How many Filipinos are living in Edmonton Alberta Canada?
As of the 2006 Census, 18,245 Filipinos lived in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Were can you buy Sussex gingerale in fort mc Murray Alberta?
No businessman sells the Sussex Gingerale Pop in Fort McMurray Alberta.
What native plants grow in Alberta?
some native plants of Alberta: Alnus tenuifolia Betula glandulosa Betula occidentalis Cornus sericea Eleagnus commutata Lonicera involucrata Lonicera dioica Pinus flexilus Populus balsamifera Populus tremuloides Ribes oxyacanthoides Ribes aureum Salix bebbiana Salix candida Salix commutata Salix lutea Salix petiolaris
Where can one find a list of Alberta jobs?
Job sites such as Monster, or Wowjobs, are always a good start. They offer a wide range of vacancies at all skill levels. Signing up with a recruitment company is also a good idea as they will often be able to access vacancies not made available to the general public.
Who is the governing party of Alberta?
While federal parties do not hold power at the provincial level, the federal party with the most elected members in Alberta is the Conservative Party.
Is Alberta a province of the Northwest Territories?
Alberta is not part of a territory.
It is part of the prairies
What climate is in the Alberta Grasslands?
Weather for Alberta, Canada -5°C
Current: Partly Cloudy
Wind: W at 3 mph
Humidity: 91%
What is the age of sexual consent in Alberta Canada?
The age of consent in Alberta is the same as all over Canada: If you are 12 or 13 you can consent to have sex with someone no more than two years older. If you are 14 or 15 you can consent to have sex with someone no more than 5 years older (unless the two people are married). The older person can NOT be a teacher, parent, guardian, doctor, etc. For everyone else the age of consent is 16. But if the older person is a teacher, parent, guardian, doctor, etc, then the age of consent is 18. The age of consent for anal sex is 18 unless the two people are married. Gay and straight marriages have been legal in Canada since 2005.
What is albertas official provincial flower?
the wild rose aka rosa acicularis from the family of R. acicularis
When was Alberta admitted to confederation?
That's a stupid question. I don't even know who Alberta is
