history
architecture
A moment in history: Dec. 5, 1967
On this day in 1967, Alberta's new provincial museum was set to open its doors.
Briefs
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podcast
city council
Noted: Surplus money, surplus speed, and private chats
As Edmonton's new city council sits to discuss the fall budget adjustment, with administration suggesting a 6.4% increase to property taxes, the co-hosts of Episode 334 of Speaking Municipally looked at some surprising developments within what was an otherwise routine week for our municipal government.
city council
budget
On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment
This week, council will deliberate over changes to the fall budget adjustment at a council meeting scheduled for Dec. 1, 2, 3, and 4.
history
culture
RAM calls for artifacts of queer life
A trans man's first chest binder. A pair of platforms used in a drag performance. A Polaroid of a gaggle of lesbians at a queer dance party. All of these could be items that tell the story of queer history in Alberta, said Julia Rudko, assistant curator of daily life and leisure at the Royal Alberta Museum.
history
infrastructure
A moment in history: Nov. 28, 1898
On this day in 1898, Edmonton's town council was discussing the construction of the first bridge across the North Saskatchewan River.
podcast
city council
Noted: New council tone, trees, Kendal traffic
Edmonton's newly-elected city council used some of its first public meetings to set a new tone as compared to its predecessor, the co-hosts of Episode 333 of Speaking Municipally discussed.
technology
health
Startup offers families more control over memories as privacy deteriorates
Aeternum, a startup that's hoping to keep family photographs and other memories safer in the social-media age and into the future, is now accepting test users for its private digital platform.
history
immigration
A moment in history: Nov. 21, 1981
On this day in 1981, an Edmonton newspaper was sharing stories about the thousands of refugees who had settled in the city after the Vietnam War.
housing
history
Heritage experts suggest residents pursue preservation
Heritage experts who spoke during a Taproot Exchange event said Edmonton's future will include infill but that keeping people on board will mean being sensitive to the character of mature neighbourhoods.