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About the Province of Alberta:

Alberta is a western Canadian prairie province and home of the Calgary Stampede. Rich in oil and gas resources, Alberta has supported conservative political parties since the 1920s.

Location of Alberta:
Area of Alberta:

661,848 sq. km (255,541 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)

Population of Alberta:

3,290,350 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Capital City of Alberta:

Edmonton, Alberta

Date Alberta Entered Confederation:

September 1, 1905

Government of Alberta:

Progressive Conservative

Last Alberta Provincial Election:

March 3, 2008

Premier of Alberta:

Premier Ed Stelmach

Main Alberta Industries:

Agriculture, forestry, telecommunications and oil and gas
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