History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: July 4, 1958
On this day in 1958, repairs were underway on a house built by John Walter, one of the city's most influential residents.
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A moment in history: June 27, 1987
On this day in 1987, Edmonton's future mayor called for more women to enter provincial and federal politics.
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A moment in history: June 20, 1941
On this day in 1941, photos were published from a garden party fundraiser at the home of Maj.-Gen. William Griesbach.
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A moment in history: June 13, 1987
On this day in 1987, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival announced its lineup.
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A moment in history: June 6, 1902
On this day in 1902, people were learning of the death of a man who had immeasurably changed both Edmonton and Alberta, but who had also been a central architect of the residential school system in Canada.
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Calls for public engagement: Heritage places, open spaces, waste reduction
Here are opportunities to inform government decisions about historic resources, open spaces, and more
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A moment in history: May 30, 1972
On this day in 1972, sports fans were about to learn who would play for the brand-new Edmonton Oilers.
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A moment in history: May 23, 1975
On this day in 1975, Margaret Zeidler made a $100,000 donation towards a new home for the Citadel Theatre.
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Artists explore what isn't in city archives
Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.
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