Scott Lilwall

Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping from 1898 about the "bridge across the Saskatchewan."
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.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Vietnamese refugees in Alberta: what became of them?"
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.

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A newspaper clipping advertising movies at the Paramount Theatre
history downtown

A moment in history: Nov. 14, 1953

On this day in 1953, Edmonton's largest movie theatre was advertising its new CinemaScope movies.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "Gainers' debt repayment on hold"
history business

A moment in history: Nov. 7, 1989

On this day in 1989, the Gainers meatpacking plant was restructuring — just years after it played host to one of the longest and most heated strikes in Alberta's history.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a small child and someone in a chicken mask.
history halloween

A moment in history: Oct. 31, 1985

On this day in 1985, Edmonton officials were offering tips on how to have a safe Halloween.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Autographings!"
history arts

A moment in history: Oct. 24, 1977

On this day in 1977, Audreys Books was hosting book signings by authors Pierre Burton and Helen Richardson.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Capt. 'Wop' May Did Not Crash; Rumor Denied"
history

A moment in history: Oct. 17, 1929

On this day in 1929, there were false rumours of a plane crash involving Edmonton's famed aviation ace, Wilfred 'Wop' May.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for Heritage Mall.
history business

A moment in history: Oct. 10, 1985

On this day in 1985, Edmonton's Heritage Mall was celebrating its fourth anniversary.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "These shops put no store by Wednesday closing"
history city council

A moment in history: Oct. 3, 1968

On this day in 1968, some Edmonton reporters were testing the limits of the city's Wednesday shopping ban.

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