History
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A moment in history: Jan. 31, 1951
On this day in 1951, those looking for a party were getting ready to hit one of Edmonton's hottest clubs.
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A moment in history: Jan. 24, 1975
On this day in 1975, thieves stole a telephone that had been custom-made for Queen Elizabeth.
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A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975
On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre.
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A moment in history: Jan. 10, 1916
On this day in 1916, one of Edmonton's most storied hotels was hosting an orchestral performance.
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A moment in history: Dec. 20, 1946
On this day in 1946, a funeral was held in the Freemason Lodge downtown.
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A moment in history: Dec. 13, 1945
On this day in 1945, one of Edmonton's oddest downtown office buildings was sold.
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A moment in history: Nov. 29, 1969
On this day in 1969, Edmonton's city-owned telephone company was defending itself in a newspaper.
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Building powerhouses look for new life at old RAM
Despite the province's ongoing work to demolish the former Royal Alberta Museum in Glenora, the heads of Beljan Development and Reimagine are campaigning to save it from the wrecking ball.
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A moment in history: Nov. 22, 1912
On this day in 1912, William Short was aiming to be the mayor of Edmonton once again
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