How Alberta got its Name	When the Provincial District of Alberta was created in 1882 by Order-in-Council of the North West Territories, the Marques of Lorne was Governor General of Canada at the time. He named the province in honour of his wife, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.  Alberta became a province in 1905.
Legislature Building	Construction of the home of the Alberta Legislative Assembly began in 1907 and the official opening was held on September 3, 1912. The Legislature Building sits on the bank of the North Saskatchewan River, where the old Hudson's Bay Company Fort used to be.
Mace of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta	Maces were used as weapons in medieval times and were later popular as symbols of Authority. The Mace is carried by the Sergeant-at-Arms into the Legislature Chamber at the opening of each day that the Assembly meets. The Mace reflects Alberta's history and culture in the design of the crown, the wild rose, wheat, and buffalo heads. The first letter of each gem surround the crown - Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Beryl, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz and Aquamarine combine to spell ALBERTA. The Civil Service Association presented the Mace to the people of Albert in 1955 for the province's Golden Jubilee. For more information click here