Alberta
Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta borders British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the U.S. state of Montana to the south. It is one of the only two landlocked provinces in Canada, with Saskatchewan being the other. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate but experiences quick temperature changes due to air aridity. Seasonal temperature swings are less pronounced in western Alberta due to occasional Chinook winds.
Some of the key events about Alberta
- 1870A devastating smallpox epidemic decimated Indigenous populations in the region
- 1905Alberta officially became a province of Canada
- 1914The University of Alberta was established in Edmonton
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic caused widespread death and suffering across Alberta
- 1930The Alberta Wheat Pool was formed, revolutionizing grain marketing for farmers
- 1930The Great Depression hit Alberta hard, causing severe economic hardship for many residents
- 1936A severe drought devastated crops and livelihoods across southern Alberta
- 1947Major oil reserves were discovered near Leduc, sparking Alberta's oil boom
- 1947A major oil well explosion and fire in Leduc caused significant damage and environmental concerns
- 1967The Calgary Tower was completed, becoming an iconic landmark
- 1978The Edmonton Oilers joined the National Hockey League
- 1987A deadly tornado struck Edmonton, killing 27 people and causing extensive destruction
- 1988Calgary hosted the XV Olympic Winter Games
- 1995The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology opened in Drumheller
- 1997Massive floods in southern Alberta resulted in widespread damage and evacuations
- 2005Alberta celebrated its centennial as a province
- 2013Catastrophic flooding in southern Alberta caused billions in damage and displaced thousands
- 2016Fort McMurray residents successfully evacuated during a massive wildfire, showcasing community resilience
- 2016The Fort McMurray wildfire became the costliest disaster in Canadian history, forcing mass evacuations
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Alberta's economy and healthcare system
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