History

Recent stories about history


Three artists pose in business clothing and colourful accessories.
arts history

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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A newspaper clipping for a column about CITV, with a headline that reads, "It wasn't worth it."
history television

A moment in history: May 9, 1975

On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most storied TV stations was off to a rocky start.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Old 'Scona"
history architecture

A moment in history: May 2, 1967

On this day in 1967, Edmonton's oldest high school was showing its age.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Cavanagh draws the line on special day for gays'
history pride

A moment in history: April 25, 1989

On this day in 1989, Edmonton city council denied official recognition of gay and lesbian awareness celebrations.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a building at night with its lights, creating a glowing effect.
history architecture

A moment in history: April 11, 1957

On this day in 1957, Edmonton city hall was lighting up downtown.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Wallace Entertain at Macdonald"
history university

A moment in history: April 4, 1931

On this day in 1931, R.C. Wallace, the University of Alberta's second president, was meeting with graduating students at the Hotel Macdonald.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Improvisational comics look for new home in Edmonton"
history television

A moment in history: March 21, 1980

On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Beverly to Vote On Joining City"
history region

A moment in history: March 14, 1945

On this day in 1945, the town of Beverly was considering whether to join Edmonton.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Quarterback Star Don Getty Signs 1957 Eskimo Contract'
history alberta

A moment in history: March 7, 1957

On this day in 1957, a quarterback — and a future premier — named Don Getty was signing another contract with Edmonton's football team.

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