December
14
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
8 Albertans share 14 December, spanning 1906 to 2000.
- 7 born
- 1 died
1929
Alberta wins control of its resources
Canada and Alberta signed the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, handing the province control of its Crown lands, minerals and resources — a founding fact of modern Alberta's economy.
Department of Justice Canada ↗1992
Ralph Klein sworn in as premier
Ralph Klein was sworn in as Alberta's 12th premier, succeeding Don Getty nine days after winning the Progressive Conservative leadership. He led the province for the next 14 years.
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Also on this date
- 1906Maxwell BatesBorn
Canadian architect and painter (1906-1980)
Read on Wikipediasource data120 years ago today
- 1953
- 1968Jamie CrysdaleBorn
Player of American and Canadian football
Read on Wikipediasource data58 years ago today
- 1986
- 1988
- 1990
- 2000
- 1983Johnny BrightDied
player of American and Canadian football
Read on Wikipediasource data43 years ago today
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