How did the Alaska Highway help Alberta’s economy during World War II?

The construction of the Alaska Highway played a significant role in reviving Alberta’s economy during World War II.1

During the war, Edmonton served as a vital staging ground for military operations and the construction of the highway. This infrastructure project helped stimulate economic activity in the province, which had been severely impacted by the depression and drought of the 1930s. By providing an overland military supply route to Alaska, the highway project integrated Alberta into a broader network of northern transportation and logistics, reinforcing the city's role as a gateway to the north.213