1. Calgary – 1,239,220
Alberta’s largest city; known for the Calgary Stampede and energy industry.
2. Edmonton – 1,062,643
Provincial capital; cultural hub and gateway to the north.
3. Red Deer – 106,736
Central Alberta city known for oil, agriculture, and college life.
4. Lethbridge – 101,482
Southern Alberta city with a strong agricultural economy.
5. St. Albert – 70,166
Suburb of Edmonton with historic roots and green spaces.
6. Medicine Hat – 63,771
Southern prairie city known for sunshine and natural gas.
7. Grande Prairie – 64,637
Northern Alberta city serving oil, gas, and forestry sectors.
8. Airdrie – 74,308
Fast-growing Calgary suburb with a young population.
9. Spruce Grove – 38,467
Edmonton-area city known for family living and recreation.
10. Leduc – 33,823
Edmonton-region city with a strong logistics and industrial base.
11. Lloydminster – 31,282
Border city straddling Alberta and Saskatchewan.
12. Chestermere – 23,467
Lakeside city near Calgary with rapid suburban growth.
13. Fort Saskatchewan – 27,864
Edmonton-area city with petrochemical industry.
14. Camrose – 19,374
Small city southeast of Edmonton with a vibrant arts scene.
15. Wetaskiwin – 12,525
Historic city known for auto dealerships and heritage sites.
16. Cold Lake – 15,176
Northeastern city home to a large air force base.
17. Brooks – 14,624
Diverse city in southern Alberta known for agriculture and meat processing.
18. Okotoks – 30,805
Scenic town along Sheep River, popular with Calgary commuters.
19. Strathmore – 14,646
Eastern Calgary exurb with rodeo and agricultural heritage.
20. Sylvan Lake – 15,755
Tourist-friendly lakeside town west of Red Deer.
The above is subject to change.
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