The @nytimes asked their readers about the spots that have delighted, inspired and comforted them in the past year. Alberta made the list as one of the 52 places to love in 2021. We're going through some tough times, but we are resilient and we have a lot to be proud of. Here's the submission that landed us on the list: "When we first landed in the city of Calgary as a family of six, we weren’t used to the cold, dry climate. Growing up in Iraq, I had only seen snow on TV. But after moving to Canada, I learned what it looked and felt like; I watched the landscape change with the seasons. I could hardly believe that these beautiful mountains and lakes existed in my backyard. I didn’t have any formal schooling back home, but my parents always instilled in me and my siblings the value of education. Alberta is where I earned my bachelor’s degree, which ultimately allowed me to pursue a master’s degree. Alberta is where I learned how hard my parents worked to provide for us, and where I le...