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Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping that shows a building at night with its lights, creating a glowing effect.
history architecture

A moment in history: April 11, 1957

On this day in 1957, Edmonton city hall was lighting up downtown.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Wallace Entertain at Macdonald"
history university

A moment in history: April 4, 1931

On this day in 1931, R.C. Wallace, the University of Alberta's second president, was meeting with graduating students at the Hotel Macdonald.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "The Bay" Opens New Department
downtown business

A moment in history: March 28, 1936

On this day in 1936, the Hudson's Bay store downtown was undergoing another major addition.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Improvisational comics look for new home in Edmonton"
history television

A moment in history: March 21, 1980

On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Beverly to Vote On Joining City"
history region

A moment in history: March 14, 1945

On this day in 1945, the town of Beverly was considering whether to join Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Quarterback Star Don Getty Signs 1957 Eskimo Contract'
history alberta

A moment in history: March 7, 1957

On this day in 1957, a quarterback — and a future premier — named Don Getty was signing another contract with Edmonton's football team.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "New Novel Of Interest In City".
history books

A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1949

On this day in 1949, a new novel by one of Canada's most influential mystery writers was hitting Edmonton bookstores.

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A picture of a neon sign in downtown Edmonton
history downtown

A moment in history: Feb. 21, 2014

On this day in 2014, Edmonton's Neon Sign Museum lit up for the first time.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Long-time garage now a cafe"
history architecture

A moment in history: Feb. 14, 1986

On this day in 1986, the story of one of Edmonton's oldest former garages was told.

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