When Saturday, Nov 15 1pm Where: Concordia University Braaksma Building B-132* The agenda for the AGM will include reports from the various committees, updates on publications and walking tours and a chance to get involved in a fun and curious group committed to promoting the history of the Highlands community. Our guest speaker for the…
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City of Edmonton Archives Presentation
Please join us Sept 17 at 7:00pm for a talk by Dylan Bremner – Digital Archivist at the City of Edmonton Archives, at Concordia University of Edmonton, Braaksma Hall B132. Dylan will be presenting a talk on the City of Edmonton Archives, what they offer and how to make the most of this great resource.…
Save the Date! HHS AGM Nov 27
This will be an on-line meeting (using Zoom) November 27, 2021 12:45 pm Zoom Tutorial 1 pm Business Meeting ~ 1:45 Presentation the 1910s were a “Horrible, No Good Very Bad Decade” for Edmonton. Boom and Bust. Peace and War. Flood. Flu. The 1910s are etched onto our built cityscape.
Highlands Historical Society Oral History Project
Erika Weidemann and Heike KohlPart 1Highlands Historical Society has embarked on a project to capture and preserve voices andstories from past times in the Highlands neighbourhood. Cast your minds back or imagine anewas you follow the stories imparted to us from long-time residents. Readers will enjoy trials andtriumphs of immigrant life and the antics of…
Concordia University of Edmonton Celebrates 100 Years: 1921-2021
Concordia University of Edmonton is hosting its Homecoming Celebration Weekend September 3 to 5, 2021. For information on homecoming events, please check their website: concordia.ab.ca In recognition of the centenary, the following are excerpts from an article written by Marjorie Scott. It appeared in the Fall 1996 Volume 7 No. 2 edition of the Highlands…
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