History
Recent stories about history
La Connexional celebrates Black histories and futures
A new dance festival that takes place on March 2 is just one way La Connexional celebrates Black and Latin cultures beyond the confines of February.
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A moment in history: Feb. 21, 1920
On this day in 1920, a short-lived Edmonton airline run by a transportation magnate was preparing to take to the sky.
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Filmmaker gets bruised to explore indie wrestling culture
Omar Mouallem says few know that what became Stampede Wrestling held its first-ever event in Edmonton in 1948.
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A moment in history: Feb. 14, 1984
On this day in 1984, planning for Pope John Paul II's three-day visit to Edmonton was in full swing.
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A moment in history: Feb. 7, 1975
On this day in 1975, the Chateau Lacombe was depicted in some creative photography.
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A moment in history: Jan. 31, 1940
On this day in 1940, an Edmonton man was sentenced to hard labour for passing out communist literature.
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A moment in history: Jan. 24, 1919
On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's largest dairies was courting delegates from the United Farmers of Alberta.
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A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1962
On this day in 1962, Edmonton tested its system created to warn residents of an impending nuclear attack.
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A moment in history: Jan. 10, 1891
On this day in 1891, Edmonton's first school board considered if it needed a new school for the growing settlement.
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