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Scott Lilwall

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Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping that reads, "Industrial Airport Soon To Make Money".
region blatchford

A moment in history: Aug. 22, 1967

On this day in 1967, the fortunes of Edmonton's struggling municipal airport were looking brighter.

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[A photograph of people on a roller-coaster. The caption explains it is the first ride of the Mindbender since an accident that killed three people.
history business

A moment in history: Aug. 15, 1987

On this day in 1987, West Edmonton Mall's infamous roller-coaster reopened roughly one year after a deadly malfunction.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a person standing in front of an old streetcar.
history trains

A moment in history: Aug. 8, 1979

On this day in 1979, Edmonton's first streetcar was resurrected to run the rails once again.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Premier attacks Journal and Herald for bringing Aaron Sapiro to Alberta."
history food

A moment in history: Aug. 1, 1923

On this day in 1923, Alberta's premier was angry at the Edmonton Journal for financing and hosting a speaking tour. But despite the premier's anger, the speaker and their tour would eventually have a massive impact on Alberta's economy.

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A newspaper clipping about the Yellowhead Highway
history infrastructure

A moment in history: July 25, 1961

On this day in 1961, plans were underway that would eventually lead to the creation of the Yellowhead Highway and Edmonton's Yellowhead Trail.

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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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