Back to Bitumount: How the Oil Sands Transformed Alberta and Canada
Bitumount, located on the eastern bank of the Athabasca River, approximately 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, is a historic industrial site where oil...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
The Fastest Train of the Past and the History of Calgary’s Railway
Alberta's first railway was the Canadian Pacific Railway, which was constructed across the province through Medicine Hat, Calgary, and Banff. Over time, the lines...
When Did the Car Arrive in Calgary?
Poor roads in Alberta didn’t help the development of vehicles. Cars at that time were quite a novelty. Read more on the history of...