The Highlands Historical Society is committed to preserving stories of the neighbourhood’s past. In this project’s latest chapter, longtime Highlands resident Bill Agnew shares memories of working and playing in the area. His fascinating experiences range from his early years in the neighbourhood to running a successful confectionary business that started in his Highlands home.…
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AGM: Saturday, November 26
You are invited to the HHS Annual General Meeting on November 26! Time: 1 p.m. Where: Concordia University (7128 Ada Boulevard), room HA-009 (in the basement of the Hole Academic Building). Please note there is a parking fee of $4.00; the machine is located in the building’s entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Following the…
Dr. Jerry Cotter’s Highlands Circa 1950
Dr. Jerry Cotter’s Highlands Circa 1950 Dr. Jerry Cotter lived in the Highlands for many years, and in 2010 he wrote this memoir of life in the Highlands in the 1950s. Dr. Cotter passed away in 2011. Thank you to his wife, Laurie Parkhill Cotter, for sharing his memories with us. Alberta is famous for…
Speaker Series: Driving the Pacific Northwest in 1916
The Highlands Historical Society invites you to join us for a fascinating presentation by John McDougall, “Driving the Pacific Northwest in 1916”. Date and Time: Wednesday, October 26, at 7:00 pm. Location: Room HA010, Hole Academic Building, Concordia University Edmonton, 7128 Ada Blvd. Directions: The Hole Academic Building is accessed from the parking lot on…
Larry Heron’s Memories of Highlands
Larry Heron’s Memories of Highlands This article is based on a 2014 interview with Larry Heron. It was written by interviewer Helen Gillespie, former board member with the Highlands Historical Society. Thank you Larry, for sharing your memories, and thank you Helen, for writing them for us. Larry Heron grew up on 71st Street and…
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