The History Of Devon

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The History Of Devon

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The history of Devon begins with Leduc #1, the huge oil discovery that completely changed Alberta forever. With that discovery, the new community of Devon would be built nearby in 1948. From there, the community would become a symbol of the success of the oil industry in Canada. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37

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