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Alberta       Realtors Calgary       Realtors Edmonton       Realtors Lethbridge       Realtors Red Deer       Realtors Medicine Hat       Realtors Fort McMurray       Realtors The capital city of Alberta is Edmonton, located just south of the centre of the province. Calgary is a major distribution and transportation hub as well as being one of Canada's major commerce centres. The district of Alberta was created as part of the Northwest Territories in 1882. As settlement increased, more local representatives to the NorthWest Legislative Assembly were added. After a long campaign for autonomy, on Sept 1, 1905 the district of Alberta was enlarged and given provincial status. Alberta is one of Canada's prairie provinces, located in western Canada, bounded by the provinces of British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east, Northwest Territories to the north, and by the U.S. state of Montana to the south. Alberta covers an area of 661190 km˛ (255287 mi˛), and is 1 of only 2 provinces that are land~locked (the other being Saskatchewan). Alberta has over 180000 km of highways and roads, of which nearly 50000 km are paved. WEATHER Alberta, according to Environment Canada, has more sunshine annually than any other province or territory in Canada (312 days), with the most sunny days in the winter months (115 days). Summer Temperature Ranges (June to August) 15° C to 23° C (60° F to 73° F)  Winter Temperature Ranges (November to February) -8° C to -25° C (18° F to -13° F) Precipitation, Annual Averages Southeastern Alberta: 30 cm (11.8 in) Northern Alberta: 40 - 45 cm (15.7 - 17.7 in) Foothills Region: 55 - 60 cm (21.6 - 23.6 in) Sunshine, Annual Averages Southern Alberta: 1900 hours Northern Alberta: 2300 hours   ECONOMY Alberta's history is grounded in oil, gas, agriculture, and forestry. In the past decade the economy has grown and diversified substantially. Today, Alberta's economy is experiencing dynamic growth in both natural resources and information/knowledge industries. Alberta has always had a tradition of pioneering, innovation and invention. With creative world~class leaders, and an abundance of talent and determination, Alberta epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurship and global competition. The Alberta Chamber of Commerce is a federation of 127 Chambers of Commerce, which represent over 22 thousand businesses. The Chamber ensures its members' business interests are improved through the development and advocacy of policy to the provincial and federal governments, in order to achieve the lowest possible tax and regulatory environment. SCHOOLS The Alberta Legislature has almost exclusive authority to make laws respecting education. There are 42 public school jurisdictions in Alberta, and 17 operating separate school jurisdictions. For many years the provincial government has funded the greater part of the cost of providing K~12 education. Since 1994 there has continued to be a tax on property in support of K~12 education; the mill rate is set by the provincial government, the money is collected by the local municipal authority and remitted to the provincial government. The relevant legislation requires that all the money raised by this property tax must go to the support of K~12 education provided by school boards. The provincial government pools the property tax funds from across the province and distributes them, according to a formula. Public and separate school boards, charter schools, and private schools all follow the Program of Studies and the curriculum approved by the provincial department of education (Alberta Education). Home schoolers may choose to follow the Program of Studies or develop their own Program of Studies. Public and separate schools, charter schools, and approved private schools all employ teachers who are certificated by Alberta Education, they administer Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Examinations set by Alberta Education, and they may grant high school graduation certificates endorsed by Alberta Education. Alberta's oldest and largest university is Edmonton's University of Alberta. The University of Calgary is the second largest university in Alberta. There is also Athabasca University, which focuses on distance learning, and the University of Lethbridge. There are 15 colleges that receive direct public funding, along with 2 technical institutes, NAIT and SAIT. There is a large and active private sector of post~secondary institutions, including DeVry University. Students may also receive government loans and grants while attending selected private institutions. HOSPITALITY Alberta is a world~class tourist destination. Tourism is a $5.5 billion industry in the province, employing over 103 thousand people and attracting millions of visitors each year. Edmonton, Calgary, and the Canadian Rockies (Banff National Park and Jasper National Park) are the most popular destinations. West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton is the most visited attraction in Alberta. A million visitors each year attend Calgary's world~famous Stampede, a celebration of Canada's own Wild West and the cattle ranching industry. Edmonton, known as Canada's Festival City, boasts a busy summer calendar of non~stop festivals, included the world~renowned Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Only an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains, Calgary also makes a visit to tourist attractions such as Banff National Park something which can easily be done in a day. Calgary and Banff each host nearly 5 million tourists yearly, while Edmonton attracts 4.4 million visitors on an annual basis. Jasper National Park is easily reached from Edmonton via the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway or by Railway. The Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association is a non~profit organization which represents a broad cross section of Alberta's accommodation and tourism industry. NEWS SPORTS Calgary held its first Agricultural Fair in October 1886. That seed, planted where the Bow and Elbow Rivers join, grew into the world~famous "Calgary Stampede". The first "Stampede", held in September 1912, was billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". "the biggest frontier days show the world has ever seen...hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls...thousands of natives...Mexican ropers and riders...we'll make Buffalo Bill's Wild West Extravaganza look like a side show" ...so said Guy Weadick (trick roper, showman, performer, promoter, organizer extraordinaire and visionary creator of "The Stampede"). At that time, "The Stampede" was still separate from the Agricultural Fair (then known as the Calgary Exhibition). In 1923, after a successful courtship, the Calgary Exhibition and "Stampede" became one and the same, making a winning combination of great rodeo excitement and agricultural exhibits. The world's top~ranked cowboy competitors compete over 10 days for million~dollar prizes, making it the "world's richest ride in rodeo". As Guy Weadick stated in 1912, "The money is here, come and get it". Provincial Flower rosa acicularis Wild Rose CLICK HERE to see detailed ALBERTA Real Estate Information. Canada Real Estate Map     United States Real Estate Map RealEstateAdvertising.biz HomePage.