The History of Electricity or How Lighting Came to Alberta
Electric lighting appeared relatively late in Alberta. At that time, the province's residents did not have an urgent need for electricity until urban centers...
The Most Fascinating Farms in Alberta
Alberta is home to a wide variety of unique farms. The province's continental climate allows for diverse plant cultivation and animal husbandry. Alberta also...
Where Did the Waste Go in the Past? The History of Calgary’s Trash
Calgary has a fairly effective waste management system that employs technologies designed to minimize harm to the environment and human health. But how did...
ENMAX Corporation: Producing Electricity and Natural Gas in Calgary
ENMAX Corporation, headquartered in Calgary, produces and distributes natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy to consumers across Canada. In 2022, ENMAX was recognized among...
Alberta’s Mines
The mining industry is a key sector in Canada. In Alberta, sand, gravel, sandstone, iron, magnetite, gold, salt, limestone, and more are extracted. However,...
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...
History of Natural Gas in Alberta
Natural gas is one of the cleanest, cheapest, and most efficient energy sources. Pure natural gas is odourless and colourless. Processors add a scent...
Turner Valley Gas Plant: The First Refinery in Western Canada
The Turner Valley Gas Plant was the first refinery in Western Canada, marking a significant milestone in Alberta’s and Canada’s natural resource history. Over...
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...
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...