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1914's 'Wonder Well' and the Birth of Alberta's Petroleum Culture

How did a single well change Calgary and shape Alberta’s future? Join historian Dr. Paul Chastko to explore the story of the 1914 Dingman well, known as the “Wonder Well,” and the oil boom that followed. Learn how it transformed the economy, inspired thousands of investors, and helped shape Alberta’s enduring relationship with the energy industry.

• In Person

In Partnership with Chinook Country Historical Society