Alberta

Alberta became a province in 1905 when it joined confederation. Alberta got its name after Princess Louise Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria and Albert. Alberta is celebrating 100 years in the year 2005. Alberta consists of: 661 190 square kilometers. Mixed with prairie, rolling hills, and snowy mountains, bordered east by the province of Saskatchewan, and to the west by the Rocky Mountains & British Columbia.

• Capital - Edmonton
  
  
• Premier - Ralph Klein
  
  
• The largest community in Alberta is Calgary. Alberta has a population of 2 696 826 (1996) with a population of 860 749 (2000) in Calgary. The cool temperature in winter is the result of the northern location exposed by the cold arctic air masses. In summer very warm weather. Alberta is famous for chinook winds, that can take the province from -18°C to +3°C in a matter of hours.
  
  
• Size - 661 190 sq km Population - app 2 696 826 Languages spoken - Mainly English
  
  
• Flag - Shows the Shield of the Arms on a blue background
  Colours - Blue and deep yellow representing sky and prairies
  Shield is topped by red St. George's Cross depicting a range of snow-capped mountains with green hills, prairie and a wheat field in front - May 30, 1907 by Royal Warrant
  
  
• Coat of Arms - Motto FORTIS ET LIBER meaning Strong and free
  
  
• Flower - Wild Rose.