History
Recent stories about history
First look at the renovated Ortona Armoury Building
Artists and non-profit organizations will return to the 110-year-old Ortona Armoury Building in September following a $16.3 million rehabilitation project by the City of Edmonton that dates back to the building's closure in 2019.
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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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History and heatwave combine as Mill Creek Pool returns
The July 8 reopening of Mill Creek Pool came just in time to offer people relief from extreme heatwaves, setting up a swift return to popularity for one of Edmonton's original and most missed outdoor pools.
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A moment in history: July 17, 1917
On this day in 1917, beachgoers in Edmonton were taking the Moonlight Express train to Alberta Beach, 60 kilometres northwest of the city.
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A moment in history: July 10, 1971
On this day in 1971, the City of Edmonton was investigating the torn-up turf at Clarke Stadium.
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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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A moment in history: June 26, 1946
On this day in 1946, the Mayfair Golf and Country Club was preparing to host the Canadian Amateur Golf Tournament.
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Papaschase First Nation explores drone soccer as a way to open doors
A security company owned by the Papaschase First Nation is using a drone soccer club to build STEM skills and generate interest in jobs as drone pilots in the security industry, as well as awareness about the nation itself.
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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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