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Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping from 1958 that shows a small house.
history housing

A moment in history: July 4, 1958

On this day in 1958, repairs were underway on a house built by John Walter, one of the city's most influential residents.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Little clout for women in the political arena.
history yegvote

A moment in history: June 27, 1987

On this day in 1987, Edmonton's future mayor called for more women to enter provincial and federal politics.

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A newspaper clipping that depicts a garden party in a backyard.
history politics

A moment in history: June 20, 1941

On this day in 1941, photos were published from a garden party fundraiser at the home of Maj.-Gen. William Griesbach.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Edmonton Folk Music Festival"
history music

A moment in history: June 13, 1987

On this day in 1987, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival announced its lineup.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Bishop Grandin Dead".
history region

A moment in history: June 6, 1902

On this day in 1902, people were learning of the death of a man who had immeasurably changed both Edmonton and Alberta, but who had also been a central architect of the residential school system in Canada.

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A news clipping with the headline 'Hunter set to name stars soon'
history oilers

A moment in history: May 30, 1972

On this day in 1972, sports fans were about to learn who would play for the brand-new Edmonton Oilers.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Big donations bolster Citadel building fund."
history arts

A moment in history: May 23, 1975

On this day in 1975, Margaret Zeidler made a $100,000 donation towards a new home for the Citadel Theatre.

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A newspaper clipping for a column about CITV, with a headline that reads, "It wasn't worth it."
history television

A moment in history: May 9, 1975

On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most storied TV stations was off to a rocky start.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Old 'Scona"
history architecture

A moment in history: May 2, 1967

On this day in 1967, Edmonton's oldest high school was showing its age.

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