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For Albertans-and for that matter, all Canadians-the name of this western province is inseparable from the maverick attitude it connotes. Alberta conjures images of honest, backbreaking work, free from the restraints of propriety and status found in older settled lands. As with the province, the names of its cities and towns, villages and hamlets reveal attitudes, values, history and geographical connections.

Focusing not just on basic facts, The Story Behind Alberta Names fleshes out the personalities, using humorous anecdotes, the context of people's lives and careers, and the relationship between individuals and the places named for them. ... Read more

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Chapters: Alberta Government Buildings, Canadian Federal Government Buildings, City and Town Halls in Canada, Courthouses in Canada, Legislative Buildings in Canada, Official Residences in Canada, Ontario Government Buildings, Supreme Court of Canada, Rideau Hall, Manitoba Legislative Building, Édifice Price, Ontario Legislative Building, Government House, Toronto City Hall, 24 Sussex Drive, Government Houses in Canada, Old Government House, Fredericton, Battleford Court House, British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Vancouver Art Gallery, Citadelle of Quebec, Kings County Museum, Renfrew County Courthouse, Northwest Territories Legislative Building, Colonial Building, Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Old City Hall, Scarborough Civic Centre, Château Ramezay, Ottawa City Hall, Kitchener City Hall, Navy Hall, Alberta Legislature Building, Place Du Portage, Mississauga Civic Centre, Province House, Vancouver City Hall, Old Parliament Building, Stornoway, Land Titles Building - Victoria Armoury, Halifax City Hall, Harrington Lake, Montreal City Hall, Hamilton City Hall, Chateau St. Louis, North York Civic Centre, Palais de Justice de Montréal, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Earnscliffe, Edmonton City Hall, Villa Maria, First Ontario Parliament Buildings, Whitney Block, Laurier House, Édifice Hydro-Québec, Ottawa Courthouse, Bonsecours Market, Legislative Building of Nunavut, List of Prime Ministers of Canada by Residence, Tom Davies Square, Second Supreme Court of Canada Building, Strathcona Public Building, Paul Martin Sr. Building, Terrasses de La Chaudière, the Farm, Frost Building, Legislative Buildings of Canada, Government of Canada Building, Moncton, A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse, Transportation Building, First City Hall, Markham Civic Centre, York County Court House, Jean Canfield Building, Mowat Block, Government of Canada Buildings, List of City and Town Halls in Canada, 7 Ridea...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=287415 ... Read more

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This collection of Burgess’s public talks and writings offers a unique insight into the social and intellectual dimensions of architecture and town planning during the first half of the twentieth century. Architectural history, the impact of the Arts and Crafts and Modernist movements, the meaning of domestic architecture, and the connection of architecture and town planning to everyday life figure prominently in this collection. A contemporary of Cecil Burgess said that no one in Canada was superior in architectural scholarship. Cecil Burgess was professor of architecture and resident architect at the University of Alberta between 1913 and 1940. A similar collection of writings and talks has not been published about Canadian architecture for this period. ... Read more

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An outstandingly collection of many speeches and documents germane to this dedicated architect's life work and accomplishments
Expertly compiled and knowledgeably edited by Donald G. Wetherell, Architecture, Town Planning And Community: Selected Writings And Public Talks By Cecil Burgess, 1909-1946 is an outstandingly collection of many speeches and documents germane to this dedicated architect's life work and accomplishments. Exploring the understanding and insight of Cecil Scott Burgess' seminal observations and adaptive ideals, Architecture, Town Planning And Community is a work of impressive scholarship. Architecture, Town Planning And Community is very strongly recommended to all students of Cecil Scott Burgess' work, as well as to aspiring architects and practicing architectural historians.
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Chapters: Cities and Towns in Quebec, Cities in Alberta, Cities in British Columbia, Cities in Manitoba, Cities in New Brunswick, Cities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Cities in Ontario, Cities in Saskatchewan, Cities in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Dieppe, New Brunswick, Campbellton, New Brunswick, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, Dawson Creek, List of Cities in Quebec, Melfort, Saskatchewan, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Belœil, Quebec, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Brossard, Quebec, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Trail, British Columbia, Fort Saskatchewan, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Winkler, Manitoba, Mount Royal, Quebec, Merritt, British Columbia, Flin Flon, Brooks, Alberta, Portage La Prairie, Martensville, Saskatchewan, Terrace, British Columbia, Cold Lake, Alberta, Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, List of Cities and Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Melville, Saskatchewan, Nelson, British Columbia, Campbell River, British Columbia, Châteauguay, Steinbach, Manitoba, Montreal West, Quebec, Castlegar, British Columbia, Fernie, British Columbia, Selkirk, Manitoba, Duncan, British Columbia, Weyburn, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Mount Pearl, Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, Saint-Raymond, Quebec, Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Hudson, Quebec, Powell River, British Columbia, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Carleton-Sur-Mer, Quebec, La Tuque, Quebec, Dorval, Quebec, Airdrie, Alberta, Wetaskiwin, Armstrong, British Columbia, Beaconsfield, Quebec, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Dauphin, Manitoba, Quesnel, British Columbia, Drummondville, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Fermont, Quebec, Hampstead, Quebec, Boucherville, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts, Quebec, Huntingdon, Quebec, Bedford, Quebec, Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue, Quebec, Sutton, Quebec, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Sainte-Agathe-Des-Monts, Quebec, Saint-Laza...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=101392 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cities of the World, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 23722 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents, based on the Department of State's Post Reports. ... Read more

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Based on original research, this exhaustive volume provides a rich backgroundto Alberta's historic courthouses. Covering in detail all of Alberta's historiccourthouses built between 1874 and 1950, this book considers many facetsof these unique and significant structures. Using the backdrop of the majorpolitical periods in Alberta history, this study considers the influence of localand provincial politics on courthouse construction in addition to the culturaland economic milieu of the time. As part of the overall historical context,the book also presents some of the more colourful aspects of Alberta's little- known legal history, as well as an account of the evolution of the court system.Most courthouses have a rich and detailed history, and as landmarks theyare important not only for their functional requirements but as symbols of thecultural ideals that they reflect in our society. ... Read more

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Gustav Hermansen provides a basis for constructive debate on the social and economic life of the Roman city of Ostia. Ostia unveils ancient social history, architecture, city planning, and community life, and is complete with extensive floor plans, photographs, and line drawings. ... Read more

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From the edge of the frontier to the centre of the oil boom, Edmonton has been a vibrant city for nearly a century. Former broadcaster Tony Cashman presents 40 vignettes of life in a simpler era: the people and places that made Edmonton what it is today. ... Read more

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A groundbreaking study of urban sprawl in Calgary after the SecondWorld War. The interactions of land developers and the local governmentinfluenced how the pattern grew: developers met market demands andoptimized profits by building houses as efficiently as possible, whilethe City had to consider wider planning constraints and infrastructurecosts. Foran examines the complexity of their interactions from ahistorical perspective, why each party acted as it did, and where eachcan be criticized. ... Read more

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gets the basics right, doesn't always focus on most important details
This book explains how sprawl happened in a mid-size Canadian city: in essence, a combination of municipal restrictiveness and municipal permissiveness.

Calgary was restrictive in telling developers how to build (especially in already-developed areas).Paralyzed by fear of traffic and of NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) resistance to infill, the city's zoning and planning officials limited density, favored cul-de-sacs over grids, and designed commercial streets for high-speed traffic instead of pedestrians and commerce - all policies that made development oriented towards cars rather than people.To give a couple of examples: single family subdivisions were designed to have 22 people per acre, or about 5-6 units- too few to make quality bus service economical.And in the 1960s, the city's comprehensive plan stated that streets were for moving traffic, and "emphatically not to accommodate business."

On the other hand, the city was quite happy to annex suburban land and let developers build on such land.Where there was no NIMBY threat to worry about, giving in to developers was the course of least resistance.

Foran addresses these basic issues adequately.I do wish, however, that he had focused more on design issues (e.g. why wasn't development more pedestrian-friendly in new areas without NIMBYs) and less on issues only tangentially related to sprawl such as the details of utility pricing. ... Read more

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With over 1300 sites, 300 photographs, and detailed maps, Naming Edmonton gives life to the personal stories and the significant events that mark this city. Use this comprehensive local history as a guide to revisit Edmonton’s streets, parks, neighbourhoods, and bridges in an exploration of the signs of our origins and our times. ... Read more

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Background information on over 1300 sites
Naming Edmonton From Ada To Zoie was compiled by the Historic Sites Committe of the Edmonton Historical Board and presents background information on over 1300 sites in the city of Edmonton, Alberta along with 300 photographs and detailed maps. Entries are arranged alphabetically, each with a simple, straightforward vignette concerning how a given locale got its name or the individual it was named after. As Edmonton now celebrates its 100th anniversary as a city in 2004, Naming Edmonton From Ada To Zoie is a welcome and engaging contribution to local history and folklore.
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A unusual guidebook about the Edmonton, Alberta, Canadaarea!A cast of quirky characters take the reader to the many visitorattractions in and around the city of Edmonton.Along the way theyencounter "spirits" from the past that help describe the uniqueattributes, history, and character of this fascinating area. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Wild Roses is a Canadian television drama series, which debuted January 6, 2009 on CBC Television. Originally titled Cowgirls, CBC requested the change to Wild Roses after testing the title. The show was officially cancelled by the CBC on April 22, 2009 after only one season. Reruns of the show are seen during the summer, starting June 19, Friday nights at 9:00 (9:30 in Newfoundland) on most CBC Television Stations. The series focuses on the conflict between the McGregors, a family of wealthy oil developers residing on Montrose Ranch, and the Henrys, a widow and her three daughters living in the neighbouring Rivercross Ranch. Prior to the series, Rivercross used to belong to the McGregors, but was given to the Henrys by the now-deceased head of the McGregor family. The current head of the McGregor family, David, resented this decision and wants to take back Rivercross. Shortly before the beginning of the series, David McGregor provided a loan to the Henrys to help them operate their ranch with the promise to repay $10,000 back monthly. As the series begin, the Henrys have defaulted on roughly $60,000 in monthly payments, and David tries to foreclose on the property. The show is primarily shot at The Window Studio as well as on location in Calgary, Alberta, and surrounding areas within a one-hour drive such as Bragg Creek and Bearspaw. Common shooting locations around Calgary include Stephen Avenue, Inglewood, Bankers Hall Towers and numerous locations in the downtown core. One of the major shots commonly seen in the series is the overlooking Rocky Mountains and rolling foothills, a signature landscape associated with Calgary. The opening theme song is Scottish singer, KT Tunstall. "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" was a hit single and relea... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=21081732 ... Read more

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Whether travelers are in search of the unspoiled Canadian Rockies wilderness or the world's largest shopping mall, Red Deer River Valley's world-acclaimed dinosaur fossil beds or Alberta's top-notch golf courses, this book leads the way. 64 photos, 42 illustrations, 72 maps. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and up to date
This book was indispensible for my recent travels through Alberta. It contains detailed descriptions of all the best places to go, including some great small town festivals that I would of otherwise missed. The book also has many hikes included, mostly in the Canadian Rockies. I budgeted to spend around $50 a night for motels, and found that this book described many good choices in this price range but also includes campgrounds and more expensive places. Overall, I found it to be very current, not only for restaurants and the like but also coverage of issues such as overcrowding in the national parks, which I found an interesting addition.

5 Stars Plus!
This book and its companion volume to British Columbia are undoubtedly thebest travel books I have ever used. I just returned from a two-month tripthat took me to the Calgary Stampede, through the Rockies, up toYellowknife and through British Columbia to Vancouver. Alberta is anamazing place to visit and by buying this book I was able to enjoy it allthe more. The author has obviously done his homework and describes theregion in a colorful style but also with an incredible amount of detail. Byusing these books I managed to plan my trip before leaving home, even downto where I wanted to eat. The other guide I had with me was rarely used. Ialso found local information centers sending me along well worn touristpaths, and while this book covers all of that side of Alberta it also ledme away from the masses to areas of equal beauty. I highly recommend thisbook to anyone planning a trip to Canada!!

Don't travel without it!
This was an excellent guide for family travel.It provided first rate information on dinosaur adventures in the Red Deer region to Waterton NP to the Canadian Rockies including Banff and Jasper and all points in between.Includes tidbits of local history and written in such a user friendlymanner that by the middle of our three week adventure we were fondlyrefering to it as Mr. Moon, as in, what does Mr. Moon reccommend fordinner. If you are traveling to the Canadian Rockies, the British Colombiaguide by this publisher makes an indispensable companion to the AlbertaGuide.

An A+ Guide to the Canadian Rockies
I couldn't believe all the information that this book contained.It told us of all the great spots in Banff and we didn't miss a one.This was our first time there, but because this book was top notch, we're planning ourreturn within a few months.I would highly recommend this book to anyonetraveling in the Canadian Rockies.It's better than the best!!

This book was outstanding!
This handbook was packed with great spots to stop. There were many places listed that the AAA guidebook missed, and all were fantastic.The book was sectioned well, breaking up different areas into day-trips.If you are going to Alberta for the first time, this is a MUST BUY! ... Read more