Mavericks : an incorrigible history of Alberta, by Aritha van Herk
An idiosyncratic and episodic history of what is arguable Canada's most unconventional province. It will open you eyes to the real Alberta as she was and is. 971.23 VAN

 

Saboteurs : Wiebo Ludwig's war against big oil by Andrew Nikiforuk
Winner of the Governor General's award for non-fiction in 2002. 364.164 NIK

 

Pandemonium : bird flu, mad cow disease and other biological plagues of the 21st century by Andrew Nikiforuk. 614.4 NIKI

 

Raven's End by Bed Gadd
An extraordinary book that takes you into the world of Ravens, over the course of four seasons  in the Rocky Mountains. FIC BAD

 

The Trade by Fred Stenson
A brilliant novel of the early 19th century West and the days of the fur trade. Possibly the best Canadian historical novel. FIC STE

 

The Roaring girl by Greg Hollingshead
Twelve stories that dazzle with a compelling sense of mystery just below the surface FIC HOL

 

Ancient mariner by Ken McGoogan
The amazing adventures of Samuel Hearne, the sailor who walked to the Arctic Ocean 941.081 MCG

 

Being Caribou by Karsten Heuer
Five months on foot with an Arctic herd. 599.65 HEU

 

Men for the mountains by Sid Marty
An affectionate portrait of people and creatures in the land he loves. 917.11 MAR

 

The Shadow of the bear : travels in vanishing wilderness b y Brian Payton
If you go out in the woods today...you'll be lucky to find any bears. 599.78 PAY

 

The Garneau block by Todd Babiak
Captures the spirit of the culturally vibrant city of Edmonton. FIC BAB