History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: Dec. 5, 1967
On this day in 1967, Alberta's new provincial museum was set to open its doors.
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RAM calls for artifacts of queer life
A trans man's first chest binder. A pair of platforms used in a drag performance. A Polaroid of a gaggle of lesbians at a queer dance party. All of these could be items that tell the story of queer history in Alberta, said Julia Rudko, assistant curator of daily life and leisure at the Royal Alberta Museum.
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A moment in history: Nov. 28, 1898
On this day in 1898, Edmonton's town council was discussing the construction of the first bridge across the North Saskatchewan River.
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A moment in history: Nov. 21, 1981
On this day in 1981, an Edmonton newspaper was sharing stories about the thousands of refugees who had settled in the city after the Vietnam War.
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Heritage experts suggest residents pursue preservation
Heritage experts who spoke during a Taproot Exchange event said Edmonton's future will include infill but that keeping people on board will mean being sensitive to the character of mature neighbourhoods.
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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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