Interesting Facts About Edmonton’s Last Coal Mine: Whitemud Creek
After climbing the steep trails along the banks of the Whitemud Creek, visitors are rewarded with scenic views of Rainbow Valley Park, a wide...
How Coal Was Mined in Beverly: A Story of Alberta’s Industrial Legacy
The city of Beverly was once among Alberta’s most prominent coal-mining hubs. The Humberstone Mine, operating near today’s Rundle Park Golf Course, was the...
Edmonton’s Enerkem Alberta Plant: How Waste Becomes Fuel for Vehicles
According to statistics from 1999, Edmonton generated over one million tonnes of waste annually, with most of it ending up in landfills. This pollution...
Ritchie Mill – Alberta’s Oldest Heritage Site
The mill established by brothers John and Robert Ritchie stands as a prime example of the significance of agriculture to Alberta. It is the...
Norwood Company – The Founder of Metallurgy in Alberta
Metallurgy is one of the oldest industries in the world. It has always played a critical role in economies, as the production of iron...
Italian Factory in Edmonton
Would Edmonton residents be surprised to learn that a significant portion of Alberta's economy, and the city's in particular, rests on the mighty shoulders...
The Story of How Farmers Fought the Canadian Pacific Railway and Built Their Own...
In 1883, the Canadian Pacific Railway extended its track from Medicine Hat to Calgary. In addition, the railway acquired 3.5 million acres of land...
Edmonton Zoological Museum: Alberta’s Tourist Gem
Scientists claim that the first animals on Earth were Dickinsonia, which inhabited our planet approximately 600 million years ago. According to these same scientists,...
Dam or Barrier? A Flood Prevention Solution for Edmonton
The issue of flooding and natural disasters remains a significant concern for Alberta and, particularly, Edmonton. The region is no stranger to its “Achilles’...
The Most Important Heritage Site in Edmonton – Rossdale Power Plant
The Rossdale Power Plant is considered a key industrial heritage site in Edmonton. Once a significant producer of electricity for the city, its design...