History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: May 29, 1931
On this day in 1931, the city's oldest hotel was hoping to lure visiting sports teams to enjoy its hot and cold running water.
Pride in Edmonton seeks to amplify, not dictate
Pride festivities in Edmonton are gathered from the bottom up, not dominated by one top-level organizer, says the curator and historian who collects those celebrations of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
A moment in history: May 22, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Little Klondike Queen was offering hour-long cruises on the North Saskatchewan River.
A moment in history: May 15, 1926
On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.
Historian seeks to tell the real story of Mill Woods
Mill Woods, the 24-square-kilometre development that makes up most of Edmonton's southeast quadrant, isn't quite what it seems from the outside, says historian Catherine C. Cole.
A moment in history: May 8, 1989
On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.
A moment in history: May 1, 1953
On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.
A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.
Your turn: Rossdale, budget, and County Chats
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about Rossdale neighbourhood renewal, several budget surveys around the region, and drop-in sessions in Parkland County.