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Recent stories about 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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Group brings co-op model to downtown investment to build change
The new Homestead Investment Cooperative allows members to collectively buy into a piece of downtown real estate and participate in a community doing so, its co-founder said.
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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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Calls for public engagement: Walking 102 Avenue, future planning for the river valley
Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for downtown transportation, updates to regulations in the river valley, rezonings, and more.
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A moment in history: June 19, 1967
On this day in 1967, Grant MacEwan, Alberta's lieutenant governor at the time, presided over a fictitious citizenship ceremony for 300 Boy Scouts.
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Artist Emily Chu maps Chinatown connection in latest project
Emily Chu's new Chinatown Stories Map, which she has built with several collaborators and is available on June 22, is partly inspired by her exploration of identity in Chinatown. She hopes the map helps others searching for connection to find it.
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Little Bon Bon set to sweeten Chinatown with deep family history
The creators of Yelo'd are opening an ice cream parlour and café called Little Bon Bon in the historic Hull Block, at 9660 106 Avenue NW, in June.
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Podcasters wonder what makes a district
Following city council's decision to designate Rice Howard Way as a downtown entertainment district, news about two other districts in downtown Edmonton caught the attention of Episode 264 of Speaking Municipally.
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Busy summer ahead for Grand Markets Edmonton
Grand Markets Edmonton has launched its 2024 season, and there are some changes afoot for those looking for locally made food, beverages, and art.
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