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Alberta DailyEst. 2026

October

29

Alberta almanac

On this day in Alberta

6 moments and Albertans connected to 29 October, spanning 1902 to 2011.

  • 4 born
  • 2 founded
Month 10
  1. 1992
    Brown-Lowery Provincial ParkFounded

    provincial park in Alberta, Canada

    Read on Wikipediasource data34 years ago today

  2. 2011
    Telus Spark Science CentreFounded

    science museum in Calgary, Alberta

    Read on Wikipediasource data15 years ago today

Also on this date

  1. 1902
    Percy Griffith DaviesBorn

    Canadian politician (1902–1990)

    Read on Wikipediasource data124 years ago today

  2. 1928
    Jack CooksonBorn

    Canadian politician

    Read on Wikipediasource data98 years ago today

  3. 1929
    Ben CherskiBorn

    Canadian ice hockey player

    Read on Wikipediasource data97 years ago today

  4. 1977
    Matt HigginsBorn

    Canadian ice hockey player

    Read on Wikipediasource data49 years ago today

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