Central Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta .
38-587: Elizabeth Métis Settlement is a Métis settlement in central Alberta , Canada within the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 . It was founded in 1939 after the introduction of the Metis Betterment Act. It is located approximately 20 km (12 mi) east of Highway 897 and 39 km (24 mi) south of Cold Lake and comprises 25,641 hectares of land. Industries such as oil, gas, forestry, and construction are commonly practiced by members of
76-531: A change of -0.2% from its 2011 population of 654. With a land area of 252.44 km (97.47 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.6/km (6.7/sq mi) in 2016. Unlike other types of aboriginal cultures, a lot of the culture in the Elizabeth Metis Settlement comes from European backgrounds. The jig and the fiddle are examples of European artifacts that have become traditional dance and music for this settlement. Another cultural object of
114-491: A population density of 2.4/km (6.2/sq mi) in 2021. The population of the Elizabeth Metis Settlement according to its 2018 municipal census is 639, a decrease from its 2015 municipal census population count of 690. As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Elizabeth Métis Settlement had a population of 653 living in 183 of its 246 total private dwellings,
152-655: Is much lower in the Canadian Rockies than in the American Rockies. Five national parks are located within the Canadian Rockies, four of which are adjacent and make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks . These four parks are Banff , Jasper , Kootenay and Yoho . The fifth national park, Waterton Lakes , is not adjacent to the others. Waterton Lakes lies farther south, straddling the Canada–US border as
190-744: Is the eastern part of the Pacific Ring of Fire that runs all the way around the Pacific Ocean . The Canadian Rockies are bounded on the east by the Canadian Prairies, on the west by the Rocky Mountain Trench, and on the north by the Liard River. Contrary to popular misconception, the Rockies do not extend north into Yukon or Alaska, or west into central British Columbia. North of the Liard River,
228-557: Is the second-highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and is the highest mountain in Alberta. Snow Dome (3,456 m; 11,339 ft) is one of two hydrological apexes of North America. Water flows off Snow Dome into three different watersheds, into the Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean , and Atlantic Ocean via Hudson Bay . The Canadian Rockies are not the highest mountain ranges in Canada. Both
266-902: The Alberta Rockies and the British Columbian Rockies, is the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains . It is the easternmost part of the Canadian Cordillera , which is the northern segment of the North American Cordillera , the expansive system of interconnected mountain ranges between the Interior Plains and the Pacific Coast that runs northwest–southeast from central Alaska to
304-472: The Edmonton Capital Region and contains the central part of the heavily populated Calgary-Edmonton Corridor . The North Saskatchewan River crosses the region from west to east. Other rivers traversing the area are Red Deer River , Battle River , Athabasca River , Pembina River , Brazeau River , Beaver River . Tourist attractions in the region include: Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions ,
342-945: The Giants of the Prairies can be found in Central Alberta. Large mushrooms in Vilna , huge pumpkins in Smoky Lake , giant Perogy (Ukrainian dumpling) in Glendon , huge Kielbasa (Ukrainian garlic sausage) in Mundare , large Pysanka (Ukrainian easter egg) in Vegreville , a UFO Landing Pad in St. Paul and a giant mallard duck in Andrew . Central Alberta has a population of 240,368 (2004). Queen Elizabeth II Highway crosses
380-882: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico . Canada officially defines the Rocky Mountains system as the mountain chains east of the Rocky Mountain Trench extending from the Liard River valley in northern British Columbia to the Albuquerque Basin in New Mexico , not including the Mackenzie , Richardson and British Mountains / Brooks Range in Yukon and Alaska (which are all included as
418-644: The Mackenzie Mountains , which are a distinct mountain range, form a portion of the border between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories . The mountain ranges to the west of the Rocky Mountain Trench in southern British Columbia are called the Columbia Mountains , and are not considered to be part of the Rockies by Canadian geologists. Mount Robson (3,954 metres; 12,972 feet) is the highest peak in
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#1733085745126456-578: The Northern Rockies which comprise two main groupings, the Hart Ranges and the Muskwa Ranges . The division-point of the two main groupings is at Monkman Pass northwest of Mount Robson and to the southwest of Mount Ovington . The Canadian Rockies are noted for being the source of several major river systems, and also for the many rivers within the range itself. The Rockies form the divide between
494-700: The "Arctic Rockies" in the United States ' definition of the Rocky Mountains system). The Canadian Rockies, being the northern segment of this chain, is thus defined as comprising the central-eastern section of the North American Cordillera, between the Prairies of Alberta and the Liard Plain of northeastern British Columbia to the east and the Interior Mountains / Plateau and Columbia Mountains to
532-563: The American Rockies are made mostly of metamorphic and igneous rock such as gneiss and granite . The Canadian Rockies are overall more jagged than the American Rockies, because the Canadian Rockies have been more heavily glaciated , resulting in sharply pointed mountains separated by wide, U-shaped valleys gouged by glaciers, whereas the American Rockies are overall more rounded, with river-carved V-shaped valleys between them. The Canadian Rockies are cooler and wetter, giving them moister soil, bigger rivers, and more glaciers. The tree line
570-905: The Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre in Leduc , Discovery Wildlife Park, Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Gaetz Lake Sanctuary in Red Deer , Nordegg Heritage Centre and Mine Site, Reynolds-Alberta Museum , Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and Stephannson House Provincial Historic Site near Sylvan Lake . Major national, provincial, and municipal parks include Elk Island National Park , William A. Switzer Provincial Park , Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park , Big Knife Provincial Park , Pigeon Lake Provincial Park , and Sylvan Lake Park . A series of roadside attractions known as
608-658: The Canadian Rockies, but not the highest in British Columbia, since there are some higher mountains in the Coast Mountains and Saint Elias Mountains . Mount Robson lies on the continental divide near Yellowhead Pass , one of the lowest passes in the Canadian Rockies, and is close to the Yellowhead Highway . Its base is 985 m (3,232 ft) above sea level, with a total vertical relief of 2,969 m (9,741 ft). Mount Columbia (3,747 m; 12,293 ft)
646-583: The Canadian government over these land disputes. The resulting outcome of these battles was the capture and removal of many Metis who had to leave the area without any safe land-base for these people. After the Northwest rebellion of 1885 many Metis groups were left without any land base to settle on for more than 50 years. In 1932 the Metis Association of Alberta was established by the former political members of
684-485: The Canadian part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park . The four adjacent parks, combined with three British Columbia provincial parks, were declared a single UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for the unique mountain landscapes found there. Numerous provincial parks are located in the Canadian Rockies, including Hamber , Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson parks. Throughout
722-538: The Constitution of Alberta Amendment Act. With these acts, the Metis people in the settlements gained control of 152,121 hectares of land. As a designated place in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Elizabeth had a population of 594 living in 189 of its 207 total private dwellings, a change of -9% from its 2016 population of 653. With a land area of 246.45 km (95.15 sq mi), it had
760-480: The Elizabeth Metis settlement is the sash, which is a wool belt made by hand which is around 3 meters long. This sash is typically used as a belt by the men and is worn on the shoulder by the women. The traditional purpose of this sash was to hold a coat closed, but today it is used for a variety of different dancing ceremonies where it stands out with its variety of colors and designs which are different depending on
798-615: The Metis. These individuals persuaded the Alberta government to investigate the poor living conditions of the Metis groups that were affected by the Northwest Rebellion. Thanks to these actions, the Alberta government passed the Metis Betterment Act in 1938 to establish a number of settlements for the Metis groups to call their home. A total of twelve settlements were made. these were called, Buffalo Lake, Cold Lake, East Prairie, Elizabeth, Fishing Lake, Gift Lake, Kikino, Marlboro, Paddle Prairie, Big Prairie, Touchwood, and Wolf Lake. During
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#1733085745126836-678: The Pacific Ocean drainage on the west and that of Hudson Bay and the Arctic Ocean on the east. Of the range's rivers, only the Peace River penetrates the range. Notable rivers originating in the Canadian Rockies include the Fraser , Columbia , North Saskatchewan , Bow and Athabasca Rivers . The Canadian Rockies are quite different in appearance and geology from the American Rockies to the south of them. The Canadian Rockies are composed of layered sedimentary rock such as limestone and shale , whereas
874-474: The Rockies, and especially in the national parks, the Alpine Club of Canada maintains a series of alpine huts for use by mountaineers and adventurers. The Canadian Pacific Railway was founded to provide a link from the province of British Columbia to the eastern provinces. The main difficulty in providing such a link were the Rockies themselves: treacherous mountain passes, fast rivers and sheer drops made for
912-731: The Saint Elias Mountains (highest point in Canada Mount Logan at 5,959 m; 19,551 ft) and the Coast Mountains (highest point Mount Waddington at 4,016 m; 13,176 ft) have higher summits. The Canadian Rockies are subdivided into numerous mountain ranges , structured in two main groupings, the Continental Ranges , which has three main subdivisions, the Front Range , Park Ranges and Kootenay Ranges , and
950-422: The areas residing near the great lakes. When these tribes began migrating toward western and northern Canada, they took this language with them and that is why it developed separately from other French dialects in other parts of Canada. The Michif dialect saw a significant decline in use proceeding the events of the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, where it became prohibited to speak one's native tongue in schools. Today,
988-465: The boundary is at the Canada–United States border on 49th parallel north , but in geological terms it might be considered to be at Marias Pass in northern Montana. The Canadian Rockies have numerous high peaks and ranges, such as Mount Robson (3,954 metres; 12,972 feet) and Mount Columbia (3,747 m; 12,293 ft). The Canadian Rockies are composed of shale and limestone . Much of
1026-414: The first couple of years of the settlements being established, the main purpose of the settlements was to improve the living conditions for the Metis groups in the settlements. The management of the settlements was supposed to be based on a constitution, elections, and board meetings so that the people and the local government could both have authority in the decision-making for the settlements. Unfortunately,
1064-1451: The other six regional health boards in 2008 to form Alberta Health Services. Post-secondary institutions in the region are Red Deer Polytechnic , Olds College , Lakeland College , Burman University and the University of Alberta Augustana Faculty (Camrose) . On a provincial level, central Alberta is represented in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta by MLA's elected in the ridings of Camrose , Drayton Valley-Devon , Drumheller-Stettler , Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville , Innisfail-Sylvan Lake , Lacombe-Ponoka , Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland , Leduc-Beaumont , Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin , Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills , Red Deer-North , Red Deer-South , Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre , Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright , and West Yellowhead . The region spreads across several census divisions : 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 14 and parts of divisions 11 , 12 and 13 . Cities Towns Villages Summer villages Improvement districts Municipal districts Special areas 52°N 113°W / 52°N 113°W / 52; -113 ( Central Alberta ) Canadian Rockies The Canadian Rockies ( French : Rocheuses canadiennes ) or Canadian Rocky Mountains , comprising both
1102-520: The province of Manitoba who were left without a land base after the 1871 census. Every married metis individual living inside the Manitoba province had been promised 160 acres of land but after a surplus of applicants, many of these members were left without their promised land, receiving monetary compensation of around one dollar per acre or 160 dollars instead. These issues led to the famous Northwest Rebellion of 1885 in which Metis individuals rebelled against
1140-512: The range is protected by national and provincial parks, several of which collectively comprise a World Heritage Site . The Canadian Rockies are the easternmost part of the Canadian Cordillera , the collective name for the mountains of Western Canada . They form part of the American Cordillera , an essentially continuous sequence of mountain ranges that runs all the way from Alaska to the very tip of South America. The Cordillera, in turn,
1178-438: The real method of governance that took place in the settlements was more paternalistic, where the government and church had more control over what took place in the settlements. This was more apparent after 1940, when there were a couple of changes to the Metis Betterment Act that gave the government more control, which consequentially reduced the amount of involvement the Metis people in the settlement's decision making. After all
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1216-538: The region from south to north, and the Yellowhead Highway from east to west. Other major highways include Highway 9 , Highway 21 , Veteran Memorial Highway , David Thomson Highway , Cowboy Trail , Grizzly Trail and Buffalo Trail . Poundmaker Trail runs through the north-east of the region. Health care in the region is overseen by Alberta Health Services . It was formerly served by Aspen Regional Health Authority , David Thompson Regional Health Authority and East Central Health before they were amalgamated with
1254-401: The region where it is from. The 3 most typical languages spoken at the Elizabeth Metis Settlement are English, French, and Cree. Before the 1900s, the type of Cree language spoken by the Metis people was a mix of French and Cree known as Michif. This language is said to have originated from the native groups living around the most common French trading posts during the 17th and 18th centuries in
1292-526: The settlement's elementary school. Central Alberta Central Alberta is the most densely populated rural area in the province. Agriculture and energy are important to the area's economy. Central Alberta is bordered by the Canadian Rockies in the west, Southern Alberta and the Calgary Region to the south, Saskatchewan to the east and Northern Alberta to the north. It completely surrounds
1330-408: The settlement. The word Metis is a French term describing a person of mixed race origin. In western Canada, the term is more commonly used to describe the mix of indigenous and American/European roots. The Elizabeth settlement is one of the ten Metis settlements that were created in 1939 thanks to the Metis Betterment Act of 1938. These settlements were established for the Metis individuals living in
1368-424: The total number of fluent Michif speakers is said to vary from around 1750 to fewer than 1000. This language is said to be in danger of extinction since mostly all fluent Michif speakers are over 60 years old. Most Metis follow some sort of Catholicism, whether it's more traditional Roman Catholic or more indigenous-inspired folk Catholicism. There is one Roman Catholic church in the Elizabeth Metis Settlement next to
1406-790: The west. It is divided into the Northern Rockies (which is further subdivided into the Muskwa and Hart Ranges ) and Continental Ranges , separated by the McGregor River valley, the McGregor Pass and the Kakwa River valley. The southern end of the Canadian Rockies extends into the U.S. state of Montana at various sites such as the Wilson Range , Upper Waterton Lake , Boundary Creek , Cameron Lake , Forum Peak , Long Knife Peak , North Fork Flathead River and Frozen Lake . In geographic terms,
1444-612: The years of legislative changes and the lack of self-government, many activists from the settlements created the Alberta Federation of Metis Settlements in 1975; Their main goal was to regain control of their settlements and the land. After decades of legal conflicts, the Federation finally had its goal realized when the Alberta government passed a number of acts known as The Metis Settlements Act, The Metis Settlements Land Protection Act, The Metis Settlements Accord Implementation Act, and
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