History

Recent stories about history


A newspaper clipping that reads "Geologists Seeks Persons Who Witnessed Meteorite"
history region

A moment in history: March 27, 1965

On this day in 1965, an Edmonton geologist was on the hunt for a missing meteorite.

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Alexander Circle, a park in Glenora.
city council history

City halts project to protect Glenora's character and starts city-wide strategy

The city has decided to stop work on a project that could have added even stricter development criteria in Glenora that, according to the city, would help "conserve the unique character" of the downtown-adjacent neighbourhood through "sensitive development."

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The Royal Alberta Museum in downtown Edmonton.
region history

Returning Indigenous artifacts from RAM important but complicated, experts say

Experts say repatriation of artifacts from the Royal Alberta Museum is important for Indigenous nations. But repatriating artifacts is not as simple as asking for an item to be returned and museums or other organizations following through. Archaeologists say that's because of legislative requirements, security restraints, and the sheer number of artifacts.

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A picture of a newspaper headline that reads, "Festivals won't appeal city grants"
history arts

A moment in history: March 20, 1986

On this day in 1986, Edmonton's Fringe Theatre Festival agreed to accept $59,000 of funding from the city.

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Several dozen people gather at a social event.
history events

Demand for lesbian-focused events strong in Edmonton

An organizer of a recent sold-out lesbian dance party says the unexpectedly strong demand suggests the need for more safe spaces for the queer community, even as dedicated spaces have historically struggled both in Edmonton and globally.

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A newspaper advertisement that shows ranch-style houses from the 1960s and a headline that reads, "Mr. Sherwood Park invites you to pick your kind of house."
region history

A moment in history: March 13, 1965

On this day in 1965, developers were trying to tempt homebuyers to move to the growing exurb of Sherwood Park.

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A photo of a newspaper clipping that reads: Sailors Shipless; Model is Wanted
history

A moment in history: March 6, 1943

On this day in 1943, Edmonton's own naval reserve was searching for a ship to call its own.

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A newspaper clipping of a photograph of a person sitting at a control board, surrounded by a turntable, and speaking into a microphone.
history media

A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1959

On this day in 1959, volunteers at the University of Alberta's Radio Society were spinning records for their fellow students.

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Smiling party-goers dance in a line beside a crouching man wielding a smartphone.
arts history

La Connexional celebrates Black histories and futures

A new dance festival that takes place on March 2 is just one way La Connexional celebrates Black and Latin cultures beyond the confines of February.

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