Capital: EdmontonMotto: (Strong and Free) Fortis et Liber Flower: Wild RosePopulation, 1998: 2,913,350 The Land 
Roughly half of the southwestern section of the province is dominated by mountains and foothills - striking reminders of the glaciers that, over millions of years, formed, moved and receded in the area. Peaks of the Rocky Mountains located in Alberta range from 2 130 to 3 747 metres in elevation. Over one-half of the province of Alberta, or approximately 350 000 km2, is covered by forests. Of the total forest area, 216 000 km2 are classified as commercially productive forest land and contain both hardwood and softwood species. Attractions The Edmonton Alberta Capital Region features more than 40 attractions of interest, including galleries, museums, zoos, and historical sites. These attractions, including West Edmonton Mall, Odyssium (formerly the Edmonton Space & Science Centre), Fort Edmonton Park and the Alberta Legislature Building, offer enjoyment and entertainment value for all.  Economy Alberta has one of the world's most productive agricultural economies, producing about 25 percent of the value of Canada's annual output. Approximately 22 million hectares of cultivated and uncultivated land are used as pasture and forage for livestock. While wheat remains the primary crop, the production of new crops continues to expand as the industry diversifies. The province maintains the largest livestock population in Canada. Long known as Canada's "energy province," Alberta has more than 65 percent of the country's reserves of conventional crude oil, over 80 percent of its natural gas, and all of its bitumen and oil-sands reserves. Cold Lake 
Cold Lake became a city in the year 2000 when Cold Lake, Grand Centre and Medley united. In 2007 the population according to the census was 12,800 people with many more in the surrounding area. The Cold Lake economy is strongly linked to the Military spending at CFB Cold Lake, oil and gas eqloration and production as well as farming. There is an abundance of outdoor recreation in and around the city such as a number of large campgrounds, wilderness trail systems, beaches, the Iron Horse Trail for quading, skidooing, and biking. You can also enjoy hockey, soccer, martial arts, Pony Club, 4-H, Riding Clubs, bowling, curling, golf, rodeo, dance, sailing, boating, fishing, hunting, down hill skiing, Air Cadets and much much more. Cold Lake also offers 2 state of the art recreation facilities - J.J. Parr located on base and the new Energy Centre located midway between Cold Lake North and Cold Lake South. *Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, Copyright (c) 2003 |