Scott Lilwall

Scott Lilwall

Writer


Recent work by Scott

A newspaper clipping of a story about an Edmonton city council meeting
history river valley

A moment in history: June 19, 1912

On this day in 1912, an offer was under discussion to donate land around Whitemud Creek to the city.

A newspaper clipping with an overhead view of Churchill Square and a headline reading 'Coming up roses'
history downtown

A moment in history: June 12, 1971

On this day in 1971, Sir Winston Churchill Square was half-dug up to fix its irrigation system.

A newspaper clipping of a photograph of the Glendale golf club
history business

A moment in history: June 5, 1964

On this day in 1964, the Glendale Golf and Country Club was showing off its brand-new clubhouse.

A newspaper clipping of an ad that reads 'New Management Proves Popular: Hotel Alberta'
history downtown

A moment in history: May 29, 1931

On this day in 1931, the city's oldest hotel was hoping to lure visiting sports teams to enjoy its hot and cold running water.

A newspaper clipping of an ad for the Little Klondike Queen with a picture of a paddlewheeler
history river valley

A moment in history: May 22, 1965

On this day in 1965, the Little Klondike Queen was offering hour-long cruises on the North Saskatchewan River.

A newspaper clipping with a picture of a priest and others breaking ground under he headline 'Preparations for St. Joseph's College'
history education

A moment in history: May 15, 1926

On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.

A newspaper clipping with a headline that says 'Boosters in three areas compete for city's surplus cash' with a rendering of a park
history city council

A moment in history: May 8, 1989

On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.

A newspaper clipping with the headline 'City By-Law Is Drawn Up To Regulate 'Gas' Stations'
history business

A moment in history: May 1, 1953

On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.

A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.