Big Island: A Window into the Past
Big Island, a 70-acre island located 16 miles upstream from the city of Edmonton, is a lesser-known piece of Edmonton’s…
Stories tagged: North Saskatchewan River Valley
The History of the Latta Bridge
As you approach the bridge from the east, on the south side you will catch a glimpse of a tall…
Kisiskāciwani-sīpiy – Swift Flowing River
Rising out of the Rocky Mountain glaciers, flowing ever eastward toward Hudson Bay, the North Saskatchewan River has meandered across…
June 29, 1915 — Edmonton’s River Valley Floods
On June 29, 1915, the North Saskatchewan River flooded Edmonton’s river valley. The river had flooded before, of course, but…
Adventures of the Lost Alpine Huts
Edmonton’s first alpine hut—The Eyrie—opened February 26, 1928. High on Quesnell Heights it looked out on a mighty river. Friends…
The High Level Bridge at 100
It wasn’t fancy, but it was strong and structural, with 17.2 million pounds of steel held together with 1.4 million…