Alberta is filled with characters - pioneers, cowboys, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and many unsung heroes who have worked hard to make a difference. Brian Brennan highlights sixty Albertans who may not all be famous, but have left their mark on Alberta, making the province what it is today.

From ordinary Albertans to such local celebrities as Bob Edwards, Betty Mitchell, Stan Waters, Smiling Jack Gallagher, Wilf Carter, and Alice Murdoch Adams, Building a Province pays tribute to Alberta lives and accomplishments.