Amber Valley, boasting 300 residents at its peak ... became the first Black family in Alberta to operate a post office, and ...

the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring the community of Amber Valley, Alberta, founded in 1910 by African American families from Oklahoma, Texas and other surrounding states. Seeking a life away ...

Amber Valley, boasting 300 residents at its peak ... became the first Black family in Alberta to operate a post office, and their family also ran a blacksmith shop and a general store.

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In launching the latest issue in its ongoing Commemorating Black History fine silver coin series, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring the community of Amber ...