History of Coal Mining in Alberta
Even before recorded history, Indigenous peoples traveled through coal-rich regions near the Bow River Valley and Crowsnest Pass. They discovered coal deposits at the...
The Primary Source of Drinking Water for Calgary: Glenmore Reservoir
The Glenmore Reservoir on the Elbow River is regulated and protected by the concrete Glenmore Dam. This reservoir serves as the main source of...
How Alternative Energy Developed in Alberta
Alternative energy sources have been used long before coal, natural gas, and oil became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During...