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1.) Why is Alberta called the "Wild Rose Country?"

2.) When did the first animals arrive?

3.) Why is Alberta so flat?

4.) Whats Albert's most common crop?

5.) Who is Alberta's current mayor/political figure?

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Alberta has a very diverse scene of First Nations. The Bigstone First Nations were one of the first communities that appeared   in 1905. Each tribe has their own unique population count. A common number is around 1500 for successful tribes, where other more endangered ones only have under 15.  The tribes also have a very interesting blend of activities they like to do, an example of one is Pow-Wow Dancing. It's a First Nations dance event where family and friends from different communities join together to share many things. They share things like previous hunting trips, and news on family and friends. Another popular activity is hunting. It may not seem like a sport, but many First Nations think of it as a fun activity to feed their family. When they do catch an animal they make sure NO part of the animal goes to waste. Fur is turned into blankets and coats, bones are turned into handles for tools, and the meat is smoked or cooked and fed to the tribe. The First Nations are also masters of surviving the harsh winter conditions of Alberta. They like to make wood houses called Longhouses, which are made from oak wood. The wood acts as a thermal battery which gives off heat that keeps people warm throughout the night. They thought the wood would keep them warm enough but it didn't. They then decided to build small pit fires in their homes called Pit Fires. They are lit when the inhabitants go to bed and burn low and slow all night long. They give off a great amount of heat and when combined with the oak wood from the house frame, it keeps the people inside cozy all night long. When it comes to family activities and hunting. The First Nations group of people aren't very different from us. We both have our own similarity and differences, but its those things that make us ourselves.

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The Province I choose for this assignment was Alberta. I find this province very interesting, mainly because my Dad was born in Red Deer and also lived in the City of Edmonton.As well my great Aunt and Uncle who own a farmland in Okotoks. I have been to Alberta twice, once In 2008 and again in 2016. I learned about Alberta’s rich agriculture history, First Nations and tourism destinations.

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While Alberta may appear to be mostly rural farming it also has a pretty big tourist industry. The Province has many interesting events and places to visit. You will never find the same place twice.

A common place to visit is the Drumheller Badlands. They are big ranges of soft rock and clay. The constant winds and waters have worn down the soft material making strange looking rock formations including Hoodoos, Ravines, Gullies and Buttes. There are also a few interesting places to visit in the Badlands. One of the most popular places to visit is The Drumheller Royal Tyrrell Museum, a huge dinosaur museum. Which is home to hundreds of extinct Dinosaur fossils and bones.

Alberta is also popular for their wild outdoor exhibits. One of the biggest events in the summer is The Calgary Stampede. A 10 day rodeo event that was nicknamed “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” The Stampede has a variety of events, including bull bucking, chuck wagon racing and lasso roping. My Dad’s second cousin is a chuck wagon racer and has won a few events during the Stampede over the years. Tourism in Alberta is very unique in the way in entertains. From the Badlands to the Stampede. Theirs nothing that wont quench your thirst for adventure.

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http://www.eagle-eye.com/Alberta-Bird-Dinosaur-Tour

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Alberta was founded on September 1st, 1905. It was named the Princess Province. It was named after Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. When Alberta was founded it was ground zero for a massive immigration boom. Many people and families from Europe came to seek a safe province for them to call home. Many immigrants became farmers and shopkeepers. Others also became enrolled in politics and government. Alberta turned out to be a very successful Province.

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Alberta has a very diverse music scene. Genres differ from rock, pop, country and bluegrass/blues. Ever since it was founded the Province has been very popular for their music festivals. Some of them include, Edmonton Folk Fest, a 3 day folk music event. Big Valley Jamboree, a 3 ½ day country/blues event, and finally Peace Fest an event taking place in Peace River area to celebrate the peace of Canada. These three events are probably the most known and favorite events out of them all. Alberta is also home to many popular musicians and actors. One of the more interesting ones is Carl Quinn. A Cree First Nations singer/ songwriter, who is also a professional Pow-Wow dancer. Pow-Wow is a Indigenous social event which brings together friends and family from different communities.

A very popular actor in movies was also born in Alberta. His name is Michael J Fox. He was born in the city of Edmonton and starred in several different movies and TV shows including, Family Ties, Back to the Future, Teen Wolf and the Michael J Fox Show. When Michael was 29 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.  Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder that breaks down the nervous system causing movement.  Usually symptoms are gradual starting with tremors in the face and limbs and can progress over time.  Michael is an advocate for the Parkinson's Foundation.  There is no for cure for Parkinson’s but Michael’s foundation is making others aware with living with such a deliberating disease. A lot of the worlds popular music and movie actors come from Alberta. They music scene from there is still going forward. While some actors are either out of a job or not doing it anymore. The movies from Alberta will always be remembered and cherished

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Today, Alberta has a huge amount of farmlands and rural landscapes. While driving along the major highways, you can go on for hours through the  massive canola farms fields. When Alberta was founded in 1905, people thought it was a good idea to farm the huge flat landscape, but it was difficult. Alberta was a very dry province, so farming for some people was not good option to make a living. Other farmers didn't give up so easily, It took them months to invent the Industrial Irrigation System. They were huge sprinkler-like machines that take water from bigger water sources and spread it over acres of farmland. Its invention quickly spread through the Province and made many farmers lives easier. Soon, Alberta had more crops than they needed. So the Farmers trading Crops,livestock and dairy with neighboring Provinces. Farming in Alberta is unlike anywhere else. It has a rich and diverse blend of crops, livestock and dairy. We are lucky in Canada to have so many farmers working really hard to give us the best food they can

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Alberta has a very unique geography to it. Alberta is a flat, fertile Province stretching 661,848 km in the western section of Canada.  It also has a wide range of lakes and mountains. The Canadian Rockie Mountains are probably the most interesting. Ranging 3000 km from B.C to Alberta. The Rockies are massive and can attract a lot tourists, especially in the winter time when it gets a lot of snow. People can spend days up there skiing and snowboarding as much as they want. Alberta is also named the Wild Rose Country as the Province’s natural flower is the Rose, or the Rosa acicularis. A wild variation from the Rose Family of plants/flowers. Alberta is also known for the lakes and rivers. Some of the more popular lakes are the Lesser Slave Lake, a lake mostly in the Northwest Territories but bits of it stretch over into Alberta. Pigeon lake, a smaller lake that is common for families to do water sports or relax. The third river we have is Peace River.  A 1,923 km long river that stretches from the town of Peace River down to lower Alberta. It is also home to the popular gathering event known as Peacefest. A 3 day event that celebrates things they are grateful for. Like job's, family, and overall peace Alberta's geography is very unique and unlike any other. While it's mostly flat. Ranges of mountains and sparkling lakes can be found. Next time your in Alberta make sure to check out the amazing geography.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_of_Alberta

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Sports are well known in the Province of Alberta. A majority of different teams can be found including the Calgary Flames (NHL), Edmonton Oilers (NHL), Calgary Stampeders (CFL) and the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL). Both of those NHL teams are both well known and both won numerous Playoff games and Stanley Cups. While the Stampeders and the Eskimos are football teams in the CFL. They both boast several wins. Alberta’s favourite sport is definitely hockey in the NHL. There football teams come in at a close second. Calgary also hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics which brought many different people, athletes and visitors from all over the world to the city of Calgary. Lastly, Alberta is also home to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The museum is a place dedicated to Alberta’s most popular sports. Even some not well known ones as Snowshoe racing and tobogganing.
Sports in Alberta are very interesting. Some of the most popular hockey and football teams come from there. All the teams exceed in entertaining us to the best of their ability.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_Flames