rivalry?!!?

Question

why are edmonton and calgary such huge rivals in everything: hockey, football, etc..???

Answer 1

The rivalry between the two cities dates back to the 1880s when the Canadian Pacific Railway suddenly shifted its planned route across Western Canada from a northern one (via Edmonton) to a more southerly path (via Calgary). The next major battle between the two cities was to see which would be Alberta's capital when the province was created in 1905. Edmonton was the eventual victor, and as well Edmonton's neighbour, Strathcona won the right to host the University of Alberta (see below). The last important battle was over economic leadership, especially in the Oilpatch. Calgary's nearby Turner Valley deposits were discovered in 1914, well ahead of Edmonton's Leduc #1 field in 1947. This in part accounts for the predominance of corporate head offices in the city of Calgary. Edmonton is an also-ran in terms of the corporate oil sector, but with the help of government and university influence it is arguably the artistic and cultural hub of Alberta.


Thanks, that was interesting, that rivalry has been going on for a long time. Check the Wikipedia URL if you have not already.

Have a pleasant day.

Answer 2

dont know....wish I knew...