Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Was The First Language Spoken In Alberta?

Many of the first settlers to Alberta were French-Canadian. Brought by fur traders, French was in fact the first European language spoken in Alberta. These French origins are still evident today and, according to the 2016 Census data, more than 418,000 (or 10.5%) of Albertans are of French or French-Canadian heritage. What language did Alberta […]

What Is The Largest Ranch In Alberta?

Burns grew grains on the ranch, which remained one of the largest ranches in Canada during the period. After 1950 much of the ranch land was sold. Bar U Ranch Location Longview, Alberta, Alberta, Canada Nearest city Foothills No. 31, Alberta Area 148.43 ha, 367 acres Established 1881 Who has the biggest ranch in Alberta? […]

What Is A Ghost Town In Alberta?

List of ghost towns Ghost town Municipality Peak population (year) Amber Valley Athabasca County Anthracite Improvement District No. 9 (Banff National Park) 25 (1911) Ardenode Wheatland County Bankhead Improvement District No. 9 (Banff National Park) 694 (1911) What is the purpose of ghost towns? Ghost towns are common in mining or mill towns in all […]

Is Alberta Canada French Speaking?

French is a common second language for Canadians because it is widely used and accessible through education, media and Canadian culture. This is true also in Alberta, where French is the most common language spoken after English and the number of bilingual residents is rising steadily. Is Alberta French or English? English is the official […]

Is French Spoken In Alberta Canada?

French is the mother tongue of 1 in 5 Canadians and approximately 86,705 Albertans (2% of the population). According to 2016 Census information, Alberta’s French mother tongue (Francophone) population is among the fastest-growing French-speaking populations in Canada. Is Alberta French or English? English is the official language of the province. In 2016, 76.0% of Albertans […]