Category: Alberta

Why Is It Called Jasper Alberta?

Located along the Athabasca River (the primary highway of the day), this post was established and managed by two of Canada’s fur trading heavyweights: Hudson’s Bay Company and North West Company. The town and park would eventually get their name from one of the post’s managers and voyageur, Jasper Haws. What is Jasper Alberta known […]

What Is Alberta’S Official Flower?

Wild Rose. Wild Rose, Rosa acicularis The wild rose was designated the floral emblem of Alberta in 1930. What is Alberta’s official bird? Alberta adopted the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) as its official bird in 1977, following a province‑wide children’s vote. The great horned owl lives in Alberta year round. What are 2 of […]

Who Controls Alberta?

Politics of Alberta Title Lieutenant Governor Currently Salma Lakhani Appointer Canadian monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister Head of Government Which party is in control of Alberta? The current premier of Alberta is Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party. Alberta uses a unicameral Westminster-style parliamentary government, in which the premier is the […]

Why Did African Americans Come To Alberta?

In the early twentieth century, hundreds of African Americans crossed the border in search of land and opportunity in the Prairie West. Many of these immigrants ultimately settled in Alberta, establishing communities such as Wildwood, Keystone (now Breton), Campsie and Amber Valley. When did Black people come to Alberta? [4] Canada and its land was […]

Does Southwest Fly To Alberta Canada?

An curved arrow pointing right. Southwest Airlines is the largest US airline that doesn’t serve Canada. Does Southwest Airlines fly to Alberta Canada? Southwest does not currently fly to Canada. Does Southwest Airlines Service Canada? Southwest Airlines is proud to serve Ontario International Airport. What airport do you fly into for Alberta Canada? CalgaryAlberta has […]

What Are Geographical Features Of Alberta?

The boreal forest region covers the northern half of the province. Here great rivers and lakes dominate the landscape, draining northward to the Arctic Ocean. In Alberta’s southwest corner an area of foothill ridges rise to the Rocky Mountains, forming part of Canada’s Cordillera region. What are geological features of Alberta? The geology of Alberta […]

What Are Two Native Plants That Grow In Alberta?

Here are five locally native plants to consider adding to your property’s garden: Lodgepole Pine. Alberta’s national tree, the Lodgepole Pine is an iconic part of what’s unique about our province. White Spruce. Aspen Poplar. Red raspberry, blueberry, and low bush cranberry bushes. Labrador Tea (pictured) What flower is native to Alberta? Wild Bergamot This […]