Provincial Archives of Alberta

With more than a million historic photos of Alberta and tens of thousands of audiovisual materials, the Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) preserves the collective memory of Alberta and contributes to the protection of Albertans' rights and sense of identity. Located in Edmonton, the PAA acquires, preserves, and makes available for research private and government records of provincial significance. The Archives ensure the continuity of historical records of Alberta for today and tomorrow so that the citizens of Alberta can use these records to better understand themselves.