Are you tired of being isolated? Let’s turn that upside down. We are rarely given the opportunity to be part of a huge historical event. CoViD19 pandemic and our responses will rival the crises of the Cold War, or the Spanish Flu. For the first time, we can scientifically track the pandemic as it proceeds,…
Highlands Historical Society Plaque Month: Go on the Plaque Hunt!
To celebrate May and the return of spring, the Highlands Historical Society has declared this Plaque Month! As you stroll around the Highlands neighbourhood you will have noticed that Decorative Historic Plaques adorn many homes and businesses. These plaques reflect the interest and support our community has for its history by identifying the year the…
Warm cabin, log home in the Highlands area
As we hunker down and stay close to home in our warm and cozy abode, let us feature this warm log cabin home in the Highlands area. It is a pleasure to formally introduce you to this very unique “Highlands-area residence” custom built in 1934 – Alfred and Marguerite Field House. Our feature article, “Built…
From our Newsletter 22 years ago…
The longer we are ‘holed up’, if we listen, the more we hear echos from the Spanish flu. This article was written by Dave Cooper and Anita Jenkins to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Spanish Flu arriving in Edmonton… QUARANTINED: The Spanish Flu Epidemic. It swept into Alberta, Edmonton and the Highlands as it…
The Highlands Fights the Spanish Flu 1918-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, in lieu of in-person events, HHS will be publishing material on-line. Last spring, Ken Tingley gave this talk as part of our speaker series. At the time, we had no idea that this talk would be SO applicable! As you read this, we suggest you put yourself in the position of…
