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. In part three of the interview, Bill talks about starting a block party tradition, moving on from the confectionary business, and the deep…
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A Conversation with Bill Agnew: Part Two
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. In part two of the interview, Bill talks about the adventures he and his wife, Wendy, experienced while running a successful chocolate factory,…
A Conversation with Bill Agnew: Part One
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.…
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…
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