History

Recent stories about history


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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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Bishop Grandin Dead".
history region

A moment in history: June 6, 1902

On this day in 1902, people were learning of the death of a man who had immeasurably changed both Edmonton and Alberta, but who had also been a central architect of the residential school system in Canada.

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A downtown building made of brick and stone, with large arches built into the facade around the windows
engagement history

Calls for public engagement: Heritage places, open spaces, waste reduction

Here are opportunities to inform government decisions about historic resources, open spaces, and more

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A news clipping with the headline 'Hunter set to name stars soon'
history oilers

A moment in history: May 30, 1972

On this day in 1972, sports fans were about to learn who would play for the brand-new Edmonton Oilers.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Big donations bolster Citadel building fund."
history arts

A moment in history: May 23, 1975

On this day in 1975, Margaret Zeidler made a $100,000 donation towards a new home for the Citadel Theatre.

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Three artists pose in business clothing and colourful accessories.
arts history

Artists explore what isn't in city archives

Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.

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