History
Recent stories about history
A moment in history: July 24, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.
A moment in history: July 17, 1886
On this day in 1886, the Hermitage homestead was accepting students into one of Edmonton's earliest schools.
A moment in history: July 10, 1953
On this day in 1953, Edmonton's Exhibition Lands were being prepared for the 75th anniversary of the city's annual summer fair.
A moment in history: June 26, 1924
On this day in 1924, the captain of the world-famous Edmonton Grads basketball team shared the news of her engagement.
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.
On the agenda: Budget adjustment, transit garage, community halls
This week, council is set to make some adjustments to the final year of the 2023-2026 capital budget, examine options for building the southeast transit garage to its original scope, and hear an update on the state of community league facilities.
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 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 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.