Alberta
Alberta
This is the official website of the government of Alberta.
Alberta Economic Development
Find out why Alberta is a great place to live, work and do business.
Government of Alberta: Energy
Learn more about the province's oil and gas industry at this site.
Alberta's Official Immigration Website
Learn all about immigrating to and working in Alberta.
Alberta Oil and Gas Communities
Brooks
This city describes itself and its surrounding area as "Bountiful and Beautiful." Since Brooks is located in one of Alberta's most active gas fields, many petroleum companies have regional offices here.
Calgary
Calgary is the business centre of the Canadian oilpatch, with close to 200 head offices. All of Canada's oil and gas companies have their headquarters in this beautiful and vibrant city. Discover more about working and living in Calgary at Calgary Economic Development.
Cold Lake
Cold Lake is a growing community that has benefited from great economic growth in recent years. The three main industries in the area are military, oil and gas and tourism.
Edmonton
The City of Edmonton's dedication to theatre, art, dance, music and sports earned it the title of Cultural Capital of Canada in 2007. The capital of Alberta also boasts a booming economy. Edmonton is located right in the middle of the province's oil and gas industry, next to Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
Fort McMurray
As Canada's major oil sands hub, Fort McMurray is the fastest growing community in Canada, drawing a diverse population from all over the world. Its population is expected to grow an incredible 40% by 2008.
Grande Prairie
One of Canada's fastest-growing cities, Grande Prairie is an active oil and gas centre, because of its handy location that serves both the Alberta and BC petroleum industries.
Leduc
Leduc is the home of Alberta's most memorable and important oil well, Leduc #1, drilled in 1947. Located just south of Edmonton, Leduc today is a busy oil and gas centre with a small town feel.
Lloydminster
Located on a provincial border, visitors can enjoy the best of both Alberta and Saskatchewan when in Lloydminster. The city is central to Canada's heavy oil industry.
Medicine Hat
Located in southeastern Alberta, the City of Medicine Hat claims the title of "Canada's Sunniest City" and boasts that it is a great place to be year-round. Medicine Hat is located in the middle of southeast Alberta's prolific natural gas region.
Peace River
Located in northwestern Alberta, along the banks of the Peace River Valley, Peace River offers spectacular views of the valley below and countless options for outdoor recreation.
Red Deer
Red Deer provides a seamless blend of urban convenience with the unrivalled natural beauty of the area. The petroleum service, supply and manufacturing centre is active in Red Deer, which is conveniently located halfway between Calgary and Edmonton.
