Alberta

[ al-bur-tuh ]

/ ælˈbɜr tə /

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a province in W Canada. 255,285 sq. mi. (661,190 sq. km). Capital: Edmonton. Abbreviation: Alba., Alta.

a female given name, form of Albertine.

Examples from the Web for alberta

Centuries of development does not compare to the recent devastation in Alberta.
Our Trip to The Climate War's Ground Zero|Darren Aronofsky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But no one can deny that the quality of the water has changed in northern Alberta.
Our Trip to The Climate War's Ground Zero|Darren Aronofsky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet the oil companies and the governments of Alberta and Canada want to expand.
Our Trip to The Climate War's Ground Zero|Darren Aronofsky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The engineering company Moretrench is currently testing a 500-feet-deep barrier for tar sands excavation in Alberta.
Fukushima N-Plant Will Be Surrounded by a Wall of Ice|Josh Dzieza|September 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to interior decorator Ann McGregor and military infantryman Joe Monteith.
‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith Found Dead: A Tortured Talent Gone Too Soon|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Now, you saw Lance Courthorne once or twice back there in Alberta?
The Impostor|Harold Bindloss
One of the first notable efforts of the road in this direction was its aid to the cattle ranching industry in Alberta.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2)|William Henry Atherton
"Well, you are my first cousin, you know," retorted Alberta significantly.
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College|Jessie Graham Flower
"This looks a whole lot like the Alberta and Montana country," declared Charlie as they rode along.
The Rogue Elephant|Elliott Whitney
"You girls don't understand," declared Alberta Wicks angrily.
Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College|Jessie Graham Flower

British Dictionary definitions for alberta

Alberta

/ (ælˈbɜːtə) /

noun

a province of W Canada: mostly prairie, with the Rocky Mountains in the southwest Capital: Edmonton. Pop: 3 201 895 (2004 est). Area: 661 188 sq km (255 285 sq miles)Abbreviation: Alta, AB

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Word Origin and History for alberta

Alberta

Canadian province, founded in 1882 and named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939), fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, wife of the governor general, John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquess of Lorne. She was named for her father, Prince Albert.

Culture definitions for alberta

Alberta

Province in western Canada, bordered by the Northwest Territories to the north, Saskatchewan to the east, Montana to the south, and British Columbia to the west. Edmonton is its capital and largest city.

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Recent exploitation of oil, natural gas, and mineral resources has replaced agriculture as Alberta's primary industry.

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Banff, in the Canadian Rockies (see Rocky Mountains), is a popular vacation spot.

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