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Story behind Schubert Street (32nd Ave.)
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Story behind Schubert Street (32nd Ave.)
Story behind Schubert Street (32nd Ave.)
City had several special roles to play in the creation and construction of the CPR
Central Alberta is very rich in railroad history. Most of the communities in this region began as townsites or sidings on a rail line. One of the most spectacular heritage railroad landmarks is the huge Alberta Central Railway bridge across the Red Deer River, south west of the City, near the old railroad hamlet/siding of Mintlaw.
Jasper feels like an old frontier town compared to glitzy Banff, a destination that seems purpose-built for tourists from around the globe.