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Alberta was first explored by European settlers in the late 18th century, with the establishment of fur trading posts by the North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company. The region was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, when it became a province in 1905. Indigenous peoples such as the Cree, Blackfoot, and Dene had inhabited the area for thousands of years prior to European contact, using its rich Natural Resources for sustenance and trade. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century significantly transformed Alberta's economy and development.

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