Alberta

Alberta is one of Canada's provinces. It celebrated 100 years as a province in 2005 on September 1st. As part of the Centennial celebration, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited the province from May 23 to May 25, 2005.

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Canada's - Provinces - 2005 - May 23 - May 25

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Alberta's capital is the city of Edmonton. Its most populous city and metropolitan area, Calgary, is Alberta's economic hub and is located in the southern region of the province. Other major cities and towns include Banff, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Jasper, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer. See also: List of communities in Alberta.

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Edmonton - Calgary - Banff - Camrose - Wetaskiwin - Fort McMurray - Grande Prairie - Jasper - Lethbridge - Lloydminster - Medicine Hat - Red Deer - List of communities in Alberta

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The Premier of the province is Ralph Klein. See also List of Alberta Premiers.

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Premier - Ralph Klein - List of Alberta Premiers

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Alberta is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. Princess Louise was also the wife of Sir John Campbell, who was the Governor General of Canada from 1878-1883. Lake Louise was also named in honour of Princess Louise.

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Princess Louise Caroline Alberta - Victoria - Sir John Campbell - Governor General of Canada - Lake Louise

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