History
Recent stories about history
Windsor Park plots renovation of historic green space
A south-central Edmonton community is nearing the end of a fundraising push connected to the designation of its park as a municipal historic resource, aligning with upcoming city policy that aims to widen the definition of heritage.
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A moment in history: March 27, 1969
On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.
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History is worth paying for, say heritage advocates
When the institutions that preserve a place's history lose funding, much is at risk, say the heads of two historical societies whose budgets have been cut.
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Whale Society of Edmonton shows small groups can make waves
The story of a save-the-whales group headquartered in landlocked Edmonton in the 1980s shows that a small group of passionate people can make a difference, says the sister of one of the organization's founding members.
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A moment in history: March 20, 1931
On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.
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A moment in history: March 13, 1959
On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.
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Architecture bracket exposes history at risk
This year's edition of the "Arch Madness" showdown for iconic Edmonton buildings will focus on properties at the highest risk of demolition, examining both what the city stands to lose and opportunities for renewal.
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A moment in history: March 6, 1978
On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.
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A moment in history: Feb. 27, 1967
On this day in 1967, the Edmonton Flying Club was recovering after a fire that destroyed all of its aircraft.
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