History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: Dec. 13, 1961
On this day in 1961, the University of Alberta's Golden Bears hockey team was getting pumped for its game against the Edmonton Oil Kings.
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A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1941
On this day in 1941, a Christmas choir rang out in an auditorium named for one of Edmonton's earliest residents.
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Coming up this week: Dec. 4-8, 2023
This week's events include stories on global responses to HIV, insight into the experiences of refugees, a roundtable discussion about the bioenergy sector, a social impact demo day, and a discussion about the relationship between buffalo and the land.
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A moment in history: Nov. 29, 1960
On this day in 1960, history buffs debated the identity of a wreckage that dated back to Edmonton's riverboat days.
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Royal Bison organizer moves into printer-hacking practice
Having mentored a replacement market to sustain the legacy of the 16-year-old Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair, longtime lead organizer Vikki Wiercinski is transporting its community-building "DNA" into something called a risograph.
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A moment in history: Nov. 22, 1979
On this day in 1979, plans were underway to build a new community centre on Alberta Avenue, one of Edmonton's oldest and most storied streets.
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A moment in history: Nov. 15, 1954
On this day 69 years ago, H.B. Kline and Company celebrated its 50th year on Jasper Avenue.
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Field school findings reveal pieces of St. Albert's Métis history
Dozens of beads, a French medicine bottle, and an artifact that pre-dates European contact are among the items unearthed by an archeological field school exploring the often overlooked history of Métis people in St. Albert.
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A moment in history: Nov. 8, 1972
On this day 51 years ago, the Royal George Hotel checked out for the last time.
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