Growing an Alberta spruce in a pot in your area has a good side and a bad side. First, the bad side....
It'll be a challenge to give it the right amount of water. Too much water, and the Alberta spruce will die. Providing good drainage (drain holes in the bottom of the pot, etc.) is a step in the right direction, but over-watering can still happen. On the other hand, too little water can be just as much of a problem. The Alberta spruce tree will tend to dry out in the dry climate in which you live, even if you employ a soil-moisture meter (like those used for houseplants).
Now for the good side of growing Alberta spruces in containers....
Plants in pots can be moved. Take advantage of this mobility! During the middle hours of a hot day, move your spruce into a shady location. This is what you can "do differently" in your attempt to grow a zone 3-8 plant in zone 9 or 10.
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