History
Recent stories about history
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon aims to increase visibility of Edmonton's queer history
The Edmonton Queer History Project (EQHP) is partnering with Art+Feminism to write Edmonton's queer histories into the books — or at least into the pages of Wikipedia.
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A moment in history: June 7, 1969
On this day 54 years ago, demolition was underway on the building once home to Edmonton's first Jewish family.
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A moment in history: May 31, 1952
On this day 71 years ago, Edmonton's littlest railway was preparing to see its final passenger train.
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A moment in history: May 24, 1943
On this day 80 years ago, funeral services were planned for William Aberhart, one of Alberta's most infamous public figures.
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A moment in history: May 17, 1955
On this day 68 years ago, the town of Jasper Place was trying to secure healthcare for its booming population.
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A moment in history: May 10, 1967
On this day 56 years ago, eyes were on the skies after reports of UFO sightings in Edmonton.
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Revived lake makes Snow Goose Festival possible again
Birders in the Edmonton area can watch the snow geese return to Beaverhill Lake instead of chasing around to catch a glimpse, now that the once-dry site of the Snow Goose Festival is wet again.
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Jane's Walk convenes Edmontonians to walk together
A meeting of minds on 102 Avenue, a visit to Griesbach's new Maple Leaf Pond, and a historical dive into the Spruce Avenue neighbourhood are among the tours curious Edmontonians can take with the return of Jane's Walk this weekend.
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A moment in history: May 3, 1941
On this day 82 years ago, an amateur paleontologist was unearthing what appeared to be a massive dinosaur fossil in Edmonton's river valley.
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