On September 1, 1905, Alberta and its neighbour Saskatchewan entered Confederation.
The Alberta and Saskatchewan floral emblem stamps were issued on January 19, 1966.
Alberta
The wild rose (Rosa acicularis), also known as the prickly rose, became Alberta's floral emblem in 1930. It is the most widely distributed native rose in Canada, ranging from Quebec to British Columbia. Chosen as the provincial floral emblem by the school children of Alberta, the wild rose is popular for both its colour and fragrance. Its scarlet berries are a valuable source of winter food for birds.
Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
Chickering/Jackson
Overseas Mailers
Schering Corporation
English Cachet
French cachet
Cachet Craft : Ken Boll
United Air Lines
Usages
Surface Letter to the U.S.
Ottawa to Peoria, January 25, 1966
International Air Mail
St. Adele Nord to Rheinfelden, Switzerland, February 12, 1966
15 cents air mail rate to Europe
1966 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's floral emblem, the western red lily (Lilium philadelphicum L. var. andi num), was adopted in 1941. The flower, a protected species, grows in moist meadows and semi-wooded areas. It stands out brilliantly with its flaming red blossoms against a natural green background.
Essays
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
Canada Bank Note Company
Chickering/Jackson
Overseas Mailers
Schering Corporation
English cachet
French cachet
Usages
Domestic Forward Letter
Campbell River to Qualicum, March 17. 1966
5 cents forward letter rate + 35 cents registration fee
Halifax to Aylmer, May 4, 1966
5 cents forward letter rate
