#yegheritage — Public Fediverse posts

“When she talked to you, you had a sense of being loved,” says Stephanie Burlie, Mary’s daughter. “She would always refer to you as ‘baby.’ It took all of the stress and worries away; you felt safe. I think from those interactions people began to call her the Black Angel.”

The Black Angel of Boyle Street: the living legacy of Mary Burlie (Transforming Edmonton)
https://transforming.edmonton.ca/the-living-legacy-of-mary-burlie/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

Sharing for a friend:

Interested in leading an Edmonton Jane's Walk this year?

Join our virtual info session to learn more.

February 5, 7:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89209112127?pwd=L1s0KkhplbVVSiCZEITslJutsoY6pb.1

RSVP: [email protected]

#yeg #yegHeritage #yegHistory #JanesWalk

"Edmonton’s first Chinese settler was a man named Chung Kee, also known as Chung Gee and John Kee. On May 26th, 1890, he arrived by stagecoach from Calgary, accompanied by a man generally assumed to be his brother, named Chung Yan. Chung Kee started a laundry at 428 Jasper Avenue (now 9725 Jasper Avenue)."

Chinese Hand Laundries: A History of The First Chinese Entrepreneurs in Edmonton (ECAMP)
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/12/03/chinese-hand-laundries-a-history-of-the-first-chinese-entrepreneurs-in-edmonton/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

The year was 1910. Edmonton City Council was troubled.

"Becoming alarmed over the citizens' backsliding, it closed down [a business] where rumours said deep and mysterious evils were encouraged..."

ECAMP: Happyland
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/07/02/happyland/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

"[Lewis Block] features a 25-foot public art installation of Joseph Lewis in a red canoe - dubbed The Steersman. The building is named after Lewis, a “highly accomplished” canoe man with the Hudson’s Bay company in the early 1800s.

Lewis is believed to have lived as a free Black man decades before slavery was abolished."

CTV Edmonton: New Stadium Yards apartment and art installation honours Black fur trader
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/new-stadium-yards-apartment-and-art-installation-honours-black-fur-trader/

#yeg #yegArts #yegHistory #yegHeritage

"You fought for women’s right to vote, to pursue higher education, and to combine a career and marriage. You debunked the myth that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote because their literacy rate was lower than men’s. You used your position as education convenor for the National Council of Women to promote lifelong learning."

ECAMP: “More than a prize scholar or bookworm”: The Leadership and Legacy of Dr. Geneva Misener
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/05/20/more-than-a-prize-scholar-or-bookworm-the-leadership-and-legacy-of-dr-geneva-misener/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

Some more photos from the Art and Artifacts Jane's Walk I attended today, hosted by @ian_hosler (don't think he's very active here though).

The walk took a look at the artworks at the Indigenous Art Park ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞, in Queen Elizabeth Park, the history of the former QE Pool, and then into the City of Edmonton Archives Artifacts Centre.

Here's a few of the art pieces at ÎNÎW. See alt text for some additional info.

#yeg #JanesWalk #yegHeritage #yegArts #Indiginous

I know a lot of white colonizers look the same (including fictional ones), but you can't tell me that this isn't Kier Egan.

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage #Severance

Saturday, I was a judge at the Edmonton Regional Heritage Fair, which is like a science fair for history lovers. Students from grades 4-9 presented on all kinds of stories. (I judged 5 different presentations: on the Komagata Maru tragedy, Louis Riel, Viola Desmond, Terry Fox and the history of Confederation.) So much enthusiasm and knowledge on display! #Edmonton #yeg #Canada #HeritageFair #yegheritage

"It is hard to believe that even the greatest March Madness teams could ever compile a winning record superior to that of the Edmonton Grads.

The Grads took part in more than 400 games between 1915 and 1940 and lost only 20, giving them a win ratio in excess of 95%"

The Guardian: Were the all-conquering Edmonton Grads the most dominant team of all time?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/24/were-the-all-conquering-edmonton-grads-the-most-dominant-team-of-all-time

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage #yegSports #EdmontonGrads

How A-Channel TV workers fought for dignity and a first contract

"In December 2024, ECAMP presented a story from a former A-Channel employee who decided to cross the picket line during a strike there. Adrian Pearce – a former employee who helped lead their union local through the strike – submitted this story in response."

ECAMP: Station of Broken Promises
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/03/25/station-of-broken-promises/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

"The Laura Lindsay show was the first woman-to-woman program in the province designed to provide homemaking ideas, recipes, fashion and sewing tips, as well as interviews with interesting people, especially performers passing through. [...] Laura showed “There was life beyond home and children.”"

ECAMP: Laura Lindsay, First Lady of Daytime TV in Alberta from 1955-68
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/03/11/laura-lindsay-first-lady-of-daytime-tv-in-alberta-from-1955-68/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage

"In 1932, Edmonton had the best women’s basketball team in the world: the Edmonton Commercial Graduates. The Grads had been national champs since 1922, North American champs since 1923, and World champs since 1924. Teams wishing to challenge for the North American title had to travel to Edmonton for a two-game, total-points series."

ECAMP: Women Wanted to Work, and Win: The Grads Take Flight
https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2025/02/11/women-wanted-to-work-and-win-the-grads-take-flight/

#yeg #yegHistory #yegHeritage #basketball #WomensBasketball #WomensSports

January 30, 1912 and a Eastern 'Pipe Dream' Describes Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-30-1912.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1910s

January 29, 1976 and Mayor Terry Cavanaugh Gives Gordie Howe A Farewell Elbow at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-29-1976.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1970s
#GordieHowe

January 28, 1942 and Chester Warren Johnson Is Sentenced To Be Hanged at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-28-1942.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #WWII

January 27, 1936 and Theatres Will Be Closed Until 6PM Tuesday at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-27-1936.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1930s

January 26, 1963 and Peace River Television Goes Live Thursday at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-26-1963.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s
#PeaceRiverAB

January 25, 1988 and Richard Simmons offers Hell On Earth in Londonerry Mall at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-25-1988.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#RichardSimmons

January 24, 1948 and A Hospital Serves Victims Of Alcohol at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-24-1948.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1940s

January 23, 1917 and a G.T.P. Engine Crashes Into The Street at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-23-1917.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1910s

January 22, 1955 and Lorne Davis Makes His Debut at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-22-1955.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1950s

January 21, 1938 and it's Skating And Bingo at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-21-1938.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1930s

January 20, 1917 and Albert Brown Will Be Here at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-20-1917.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1910s

January 19, 1904 and The Decapitation Act and the Flying Lady are coming to Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-19-1904.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s

January 18, 1977 and Walt Wasn't Privvy To The Joke at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-18-1977.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1970s

January 17, 1967 and The Weather Helps Promote The Dome at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-17-1967.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s

January 16, 1924 and Fight! at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-16-1924.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1920s #Boxing

January 15, 1958 and Fill Your Home With Music at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2025/01/january-15-1958.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1950s

January 1,1887 and it's The Local at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2014/01/january-1-1887.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1880s

December 15,1983 and Cabbage Patch Kids Are For Sale at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/12/december-15-1983.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s #CabbagePatchKids

November 28,1905 and it's a Strathcona Blaze at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-28-1905.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s
#Strathcona

November 28,1905 and it's a Strathcona Blaze at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-28-1905.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s
#Strathcona

November 28,1905 and it's a Strathcona Blaze at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-28-1905.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s
#Strathcona

November 28,1905 and it's a Strathcona Blaze at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-28-1905.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s
#Strathcona

November 28,1905 and it's a Strathcona Blaze at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-28-1905.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1900s
#Strathcona

November 19,1964 and it's Woodward's For Hockey Equipment Headquarters at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-19-1964.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #woodwards #Hockey

November 7,1898 and it's Horse Blankets! Horse Blankets! at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-7-1898.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1890s

November 6,1987 and Jim Brown Visits at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-6-1987.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#Browns #JimBrown @skrticX

November 6,1987 and Jim Brown Visits at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-6-1987.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#Browns #JimBrown @skrticX

November 6,1987 and Jim Brown Visits at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-6-1987.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#Browns #JimBrown @skrticX

November 6,1987 and Jim Brown Visits at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-6-1987.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#Browns #JimBrown @skrticX

November 6,1987 and Jim Brown Visits at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/11/november-6-1987.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1980s
#Browns #JimBrown @skrticX

September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #yegmedia

September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #yegmedia

September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #yegmedia

September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #yegmedia

September 7,1978 and ITV Joins the New Global News Network at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-7-1978.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1960s #yegmedia

September 3,1970 and it's Ronnie Hawkins And The Hawks Nightly at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-3-1970.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1970s #RonnieHawkins

September 2,1882 and it's The Pioneer House Of Entertainment at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2024/09/september-2-1882.html

#yeg #yeghistory #yegheritage #1880s