History

Recent stories about history


Newspaper clippings of ads for mayoral candidates George Prudham and Bill Hawrelak
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A moment in history: Oct. 2, 1964

On this day in 1964, the recent amalgamation of Jasper Place and Edmonton was playing a part in the mayoral election.

A newspaper clipping of a story with the headline 'Brick Men stopped'
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A moment in history: Sept. 25, 1989

On this day in 1989, Edmonton's Brick Men pro soccer team had its playoff hopes dashed in Vancouver.

An empty big box store, foreground by an empty parking lot
city council zoning

On the agenda: Terra Losa toy store, Bonnie Doon, North Glenora

This week, council will hold public hearings for the former Toys "R" Us in Terra Losa, a proposed four-storey development in Bonnie Doon, and a lot across the street from Westmount Shopping Centre.

A newspaper clipping of a City of Edmonton ad about proposed plank sidewalks
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A moment in history: Sept. 18, 1915

On this day in 1915, the City of Edmonton gave notice that it would be laying some new wooden sidewalks.

A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Mill Woods wins on mail delivery'
history mill woods

A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1976

On this day in 1976, the rapidly expanding south Mill Woods area was about to finally get direct mail delivery.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for Great Western Garment with the headline 'Women Wanted'
history business

A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1947

On this day in 1947, Edmonton's Great Western Garment Company was advertising for new workers.

Brown and white snow creates ruts on a sunny street in Strathcona
city council climate

On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage

This week, councillors will review new climate action priorities, a proposed update to the snow-and-ice-control policy, and a new heritage places strategy.

A newspaper clipping of a 1957 ad that says the Roxy Theatre will start running first-run films on Aug. 30
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A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1957

Edmonton has a long history of beloved theatres, both of the cinema and playhouse variety. But the Roxy is one landmark that belongs to both camps. When it opened its doors in 1938, it was as a movie theatre.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for Howard and McBride with a picture of a hearse
history downtown

A moment in history: Aug. 21, 1926

On this day in 1926, one of Edmonton's newest funeral homes was advertising its services.