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A moment in history: Sept. 5, 1931
On this day in 1931, the Gyro Club of Edmonton was opening a new playground at the University of Alberta Hospital, their fourth such facility in the city.
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A moment in history: Aug. 29, 1987
On this day in 1987, Edmonton's recent Black Friday tornado was being declared the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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