History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: Nov. 14, 1953
On this day in 1953, Edmonton's largest movie theatre was advertising its new CinemaScope movies.
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Zenari family legacy blooms again in Little Italy
Zenari's Little Italy has opened within Zocalo as the next chapter for the Zenari family, whose roots in restaurants in Edmonton stretch back into the 1980s.
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A moment in history: Nov. 7, 1989
On this day in 1989, the Gainers meatpacking plant was restructuring — just years after it played host to one of the longest and most heated strikes in Alberta's history.
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A moment in history: Oct. 31, 1985
On this day in 1985, Edmonton officials were offering tips on how to have a safe Halloween.
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Book explores queer places and faces of Edmonton's downtown
A new book from the Edmonton Queer History Project details struggles, triumph, culture, and safe spaces in the city's downtown.
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A moment in history: Oct. 24, 1977
On this day in 1977, Audreys Books was hosting book signings by authors Pierre Burton and Helen Richardson.
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A moment in history: Oct. 17, 1929
On this day in 1929, there were false rumours of a plane crash involving Edmonton's famed aviation ace, Wilfred 'Wop' May.
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A moment in history: Oct. 10, 1985
On this day in 1985, Edmonton's Heritage Mall was celebrating its fourth anniversary.
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A moment in history: Oct. 3, 1968
On this day in 1968, some Edmonton reporters were testing the limits of the city's Wednesday shopping ban.
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