
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…
Edmonton, Alberta was first incorporated as a town in 1892. At that time, there were about 700 permanent residents. Founded…
The year 2021 will be the 150th anniversary of the construction of Reverend George McDougall’s 1871 Methodist Mission House. This important…
At the center of West Ritchie is 81st Avenue (between 102nd and 100th Street), a commercial street that feels far removed from the…
The history of missionaries as they relate to the development of post-contact Canada is long, complicated, and often very emotional,…
Picture this: frenzied hand clapping, foot stomping, finger tapping, rhythmic call and response-type songs, passionate Amens, Hallelujahs and killer vocals all led by…
The Beth Shalom Synagogue is an Oliver neighbourhood landmark at 11906 Jasper Avenue. When it was completed in 1951, the…
Today, Edmonton is home to more than 60,000 people of South Asian heritage. Speaking Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayalam,…
How did a mosque come to be in Fort Edmonton Park? Where did it come from? Why does it look…
The institution of the church is changing. The congregation at Ebenezer United Church in West Edmonton will be merging[1] with…
Jessy Nerval, 19 at the time, sat in the family room with his Father after dinner. They were discussing business….
Built partly by parishioners and volunteers during the dark days of World War II, St. Josaphat Ukranian Catholic Cathedral is…
Named for Reverend George McDougall, who arrived in the Edmonton area in 1862, the orange-red brick church at the top…