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Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping that reads, "New river valley plan put forward"
history river valley

A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1982

On this day in 1982, Edmonton was debating something called the river valley parkland proposal.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Triple 5's sub takes a dive"
history business

A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1985

On this day in 1985, divers were attempting to rescue one of West Edmonton Mall's four submarines from the depths.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a rendering of a Victorian-era school building. The headline reads, "Proposed New School on Victoria High Site."
history schools

A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1930

On this day in 1930, plans were underway to transform Victoria High School.

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A collage of newspaper clippings. One headline reads, "Edmonton Flier Tells of Fight With Nazi Craft."
history blatchford

A moment in history: Aug. 21, 1942

On this day in 1942, an Edmonton fighter pilot was sharing his recent experiences during the infamous Dieppe raid of the Second World War.

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A newspaper clipping that reads "Union Bank" and describes a savings account at the bank
history architecture

A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1909

On this day in 1909, the Edmonton arm of the Union Bank of Canada was advertising its savings accounts, as well as growing. The bank would soon move into its new building on Jasper Avenue.

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A newspaper clipping from 1979 about the Cromdale walking tour is in a larger collage that includes a 1950s image of the hotel
history downtown

A moment in history: July 24, 1979

On this day in 1979, the Cromdale Community League was offering people tours of historic buildings from the early days of the neighbourhood.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad from 1917 that details a train service from Edmonton to Alberta Beach
history region

A moment in history: July 17, 1917

On this day in 1917, beachgoers in Edmonton were taking the Moonlight Express train to Alberta Beach, 60 kilometres northwest of the city.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Stadium turf damage probed"
history sports

A moment in history: July 10, 1971

On this day in 1971, the City of Edmonton was investigating the torn-up turf at Clarke Stadium.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Historic residence finds home"
history downtown

A moment in history: July 3, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's other Rutherford house was being moved to a new location.

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