Alberta History
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Alberta village remembers its African-American roots: ‘The only Black one left’An increase in discrimination in the southern U.S. in the early 1900s led to an exodus of African-Americans to some communities in Alberta. Breton was one.CanadaFeb 8, 2023
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Scientists unearth when the first humans came to Alberta’s oilsandsNew research may have answered a long-standing mystery by pinning a rough date on the earliest known humans in Canada's oilsands region.CanadaJul 31, 2022
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‘It was a going concern’: Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for saleThe Last Chance Saloon, about 15 kilometres southeast of Drumheller, Alta., was built by the Rosedeer Coal Co. to house its workers and opened in 1913.CanadaMay 15, 2021
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New documentary showcases Black history in the PrairiesCollaborators have created a new documentary showcasing the unique experiences and contributions of Black Albertans throughout the province's long history.CanadaJan 20, 2021
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Iconic Alberta grain elevator receives historic designation in Spruce GroveThe wooden structure has been part of the region's skyline for generations. It was built in 1958.CanadaOct 8, 2020
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11 bridges lead visitors on a tour of Alberta’s coal mining past in WayneLocated in the Alberta Badlands, Wayne is a link to the not-so-distant past: a town of 29 residents where 2,500 people once lived and worked in a dozen underground coal mines.FeaturesSep 30, 2019
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Rocky Mountain House historic site a hub for adventure on eastern edge of Alberta’s RockiesThe Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site recreates an early 19th century fur trading post and offers adventures ranging from viewing bison on the plains to trail hiking.CanadaJun 10, 2019
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A look at every Alberta election since the province was created in 1905Since the formation of the province in 1905, parties have governed in multi-year dynasties: the Liberals, the United Farmers, and Social Credit followed by 44 consecutive years of Progressive Conservative governments.PoliticsMar 20, 2019
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Small Alberta village honours founding families for Black History MonthAlberta officially recognized Black History Month for the first time in 2017 but the folks in Breton have been celebrating their founding families annually since the mid-90s.CanadaFeb 18, 2019
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24,000+ visitors flock to newly opened Royal Alberta MuseumChris Robinson said the museum has seen a “comfortable pace” of visitors, with a maximum capacity of 2,500 during the first few days of opening.CanadaOct 7, 2018
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