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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…