Alberta : A Centennial Forest History (2005)
Overview
A documentary describing the forests of Alberta - their history, contribution, diversity, and bounty. Made in conjunction with Alberta's 2005 centennial anniversary celebration.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0387 |
Directed By
Douglas Hutton
Crew
Douglas Hutton
TOP CAST
Lynda Steele
Narrator
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