A Brief History of the Edmonton Jewish Community
Edmonton, Alberta was first incorporated as a town in 1892. At that time, there were about 700 permanent residents. Founded…
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The “Grand Lady of the Métis:” Dr. Anne Anderson’s mission to preserve the Cree language
When Dr. Anne Anderson was born on a river lot farm east of St. Albert in 1906, she was so…
The Other Side of Emily Murphy
Shortly after entering Emily Murphy Park, which sits on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River between Groat Bridge and…
Mel Hurtig: A Legacy at the Intersection of Publishing and Politics
Hurtig’s Firsts Mel Hurtig didn’t start in the book business, but once there, he fell in love. In his 1996…
NeWest Press: A Regional Publishing Pioneer
NeWest Press may no longer be new—it will soon commemorate its 40th anniversary—but when it began in 1977, it was…