Here are the latest briefs from Taproot Edmonton
A moment in history: May 29, 1931
On this day in 1931, the city's oldest hotel was hoping to lure visiting sports teams to enjoy its hot and cold running water.
A moment in history: May 22, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Little Klondike Queen was offering hour-long cruises on the North Saskatchewan River.
A moment in history: May 15, 1926
On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.
A moment in history: May 8, 1989
On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.
A moment in history: May 1, 1953
On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.
A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.
A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.
A moment in history: April 10, 1942
On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.
A moment in history: March 27, 1969
On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.