Alberta became a province of Canada in 1905 with Edmonton as it's capital. Alberta is a very safe area to visit, providing one has a healthy respect for Mother Nature. Excursions into the wild should be undertaken with a guide familiar with the territory. There are flights between most towns in Alberta operated by Time Air. Greyhound busses connect towns throughout the province.
Rail service is limited to the East and West rail lines running out of the province.
Edmonton is also well connected to cities in the U.S. Overseas flights are generally routed via Toronto or Vancouver. The train connects Alberta with other points in Canada, west into B.C., and east into Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.