FORTIS ET LIBER:
Strong and free

The Alberta flag features the Cross of St. George at the top with scenes of the Alberta landscape below it. These scenes include mountains, foothills, prairies, grain fields, a beaver and the Province's floral emblem the wild rose. This flag was adopted by Alberta in 1968.

The wild rose was adopted as Alberta's floral emblem in 1930 as the result of a vote amongst the Provinces school children. Blooming in late spring, when the snow melts, this flower is an excellent source of vitamin C. Because of this many animals eat the blooms as a main food source.

the Great Horned is the largest of American "eared" owls. The only larger owl is the Great Gray Owl. These owls eat a wide variety of creatures, including grouse and rabbits as well as beetles, lizards, frogs, and birds. It lays its eggs as early as late January, even when there is still snow on the ground. The Great Horned Owl became Alberta's official bird in 1977.

The Lodgepole Pine is Alberta's provincial tree and reaches up to 30 metres or more. The lodgepole pine is typically found in dense forests formed as the result of fires. It is used for lumber and plywood as well as pulp.