The town of Mountain Park was founded in 1911 with the creation of the Mountain Park Coal Company. The town was built at an elevation of 1890 metres (6200 feet), making it the highest permanently […]
For this month’s history feature, we’re sharing ten of the oldest buildings in Alberta and where you can see them. Father Lacombe Chapel (1861) In 1861 Father Albert Lacombe and Bishop Tache established a Roman […]
The North West Trading Company established a trading post on the southwest corner of Lake Athabasca in 1788. This post, named Fort Chipewyan after the Chipewyan people who were first living there, is the oldest […]
Skijoring, a winter sport with roots tracing back to Scandinavia, has a rich history as a method of transportation during harsh winter months. Its name, roughly translating to “ski driving,” aptly captures its essence as […]
Recently, the seasonal calendar rolled over from summer to autumn. The days are shorter, there’s a noticeable chill in the air, and the colours are rapidly changing. The fall season also marks the start of […]
The Sun Dance is an annual sacred celebration practised by many Plains Indigenous groups. Traditionally, the Sun Dance was performed at midsummer when various bands congregated at a predetermined site. The ceremony lasts between four […]
Alberta is synonymous with ranching. Vast open grassland and a favourable climate provided the desirable components for cattle to graze independently nearly year-round. Arguably one of the most famous ranches in Alberta is the Bar […]
In the summer of 1914, the Canadian Armed Forces leased a portion of land from the Tsuut’ina Nation (then known as the Sarcee Nation) to conduct military exercises and to train personnel. The next year, […]
Alberta is home to more than 600 freshwater lakes, so there’s no shortage when choosing a spot for your next water-based outdoor adventure. The majority of the lakes in this province can trace their formation […]
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