One of Canada's largest cities and the largest in Alberta, Calgary is the heart of the western provinces. Calgary started as a fort built in 1876 until the Canadian Pacific Railway reached the area in 1883. Calgary became like many towns that made up the American Wild West, with a dysfunctional local government and a slow economy. Despite the poor start, the city quickly grew into an economic and cultural center. The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo that's among the largest in the world. The discovery of oil has made it the center of the city's economy, which has also become the focus of Alberta's disputes with the government. The free spirit of Calgary represents the growing rift between Ontario and the west, and its citizens wonder if they'll ever be seen truly equally.