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A New Province: 1905 to 1930

I am AlbertaIn 1870, the area we now know as Saskatchewan and Alberta became part of the Northwest Territories, which also comprised the Yukon Territory and Nunavut. By 1904, it was decided that two provinces would be carved out of the Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan and Alberta became provinces on September 1, 1905.

Alberta experienced an exciting first quarter of a century. The Liberal government, faced with the prospect of setting up the province, quickly established a public education and provincial judicial system, and a civil service to run these and other government departments.

Oil fever hit Alberta as a small drilling company in Turner Valley struck oil and gas. The First World War put a damper on the province's enthusiasm, however, as men enlisted and went overseas to fight, many to never return again.

An influx of people both in and out of Alberta characterized the 20s. It was a time of great change, as the United Farmer's of Alberta were elected in 1921, removing the Liberals who had spent 16 years in office.

Alberta becomes a province in 1905, and inspires a governor general's loving tribute to his wife. Learn how romance played a role in provincial history in this episode of CKUA's Heritage Trails radio series. [Listen]


 

It is imperative that you learn more about the early politics that gave rise to a great province in the Alberta's Political History website at www.AlbertaSource.ca!

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