Articles about Alberta

Mardi Gras, With Cowboys - 3-1-2008

At Calgary's annual Stampede, the party rages harder than any bucking bronco in the citys wild see-and-be-seen rodeo.

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...even the biggest eater; and, for those who love Alberta beef, chefs Spencer Wheaton and Steve Smee can...

...The white cowboy hat is the defining symbol of Alberta, and without one at Stampede, you’ll...

...for more info on Stampede, Calgary, and Alberta.
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Sports - 10-15-2002

EARNING A BUCK After finishing fourth in 2001 with a total of $106,556 in prize money, bareback rider “Pistol” Pete Hawkins is favored to win this year’s summer rodeo season. Here, we catch up with Hawkins, age 28, in the midd...

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...just pulled a muscle and drove up to compete in Alberta following that rodeo. I got up the next morning...

The Sky’s The Limit - 8-15-2004

It’s a fine matter to find oneself at 6,000 feet enjoying an empty alpine meadow, but what with two days of serious hiking and ice climbing to get there, well … . But what if you could reach that meadow in seven minutes? That’s precisely the appeal ...

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...Mountain Holidays (Banff, Alberta, Canada, 800-661-0252,...

Northern Exposure - 8-1-2002

There are several well-known Canadian brands from major breweries that you can find in almost any supermarket, but the real news from Canada is the influx of craft-brewed ales.

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...you can find in the vast western province of Alberta, it''s grain, from wheat and barley to oats and...

Diary Of An Adventure Junkie - 3-1-2004

I'm no stranger to competition and I've looked danger straight in the eye but my biggest challenge just might have been thinking I could compete with my wife in a little event they call the Muddy Buddy. Summer 1988 Jasper, Albert...

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...call the Muddy Buddy. Summer 1988 Jasper, Alberta, Canada On a clear rocky mountain morning...

Model Citizen - 5-15-2007

Losts Evangeline Lilly really found herself for the first time in Vancouver, amid casual cafs, swank hotels, and ... cigar smoke.

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... Born in a tiny town called Fort Saskatchewan, in Alberta, Canada (where her father was a home economics...

Memory Lane - 7-1-2007

Martin Dugard goes road-tripping through the Canadian Rockies in search of a polar bear. What he finds is much better.

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...was nothing but gourmet. Entrées included fine Alberta beef and local venison, and the broad wine list...

Hot Ink, Cool Sounds, And Silver Screen - 1-1-2003

New Years Past WORDS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD By Richard Greene with Florie Brizel (Prentice Hall Press, $50) Greene, a master speech analyst who works with politicians, celebrities, and business leaders, has brought tog...

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...(RCA) At 24, this country music newcomer from Alberta, Canada, is ready to take the bull by the horns.

Events - 7-1-2003

GO CALGARY EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE July 4-13,Calgary, Alberta Rustle up the family and head west — the Canadian West — to the world-class bash that mixes the thrills of a high-stakes professional rodeo with continuous famil...

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...EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE July 4-13,Calgary, Alberta Rustle up the family and head west —...

Chasing The Snow - 10-15-2003

You don't have to wait till winter to hit the powder. Here's a handy guide to skiing year-round.

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...982-1088, www.skitahoe.com Banff/Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...

Back-pack To Nature - 8-15-2004

BACKPACK TO NATURE Its so hard to scratch out two weeks to do anything, much less a backpacking trek. So We've identified some great weekend slices through several of the best long-distance hiking trails in the U.S.

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...Your best bet is to fly into Calgary, Alberta. From there, it’s a four-hour drive to...

It’s A Bull Market - 6-15-2008

Looking to invest in hot growth companies? One stock exchange is full of them -- and its not in New York.

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... to those that are pumping oil in the province of Alberta, where sandy soils cover hundreds of miles of...

...2005. Franconia is registered to do business in Alberta, but all of its mining operations are in the...

Bravo! - 1-15-2004

The arts are alive and well, thank you very much. . And we have 11 cities where you might be surprised to discover greatness.

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...8-11. Calgary, Alberta Maybe you recall Alberta for the luminous beauty of its nighttime...

A Perfect 10 - 11-15-2009

Somewhere, there’s a mountain beckoning you to a great ski adventure this winter. Take the advice of our experts, and it’ll be all downhill from there.

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... Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Expert: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claim...