The songs of Tim Isberg, musical guest for the upcoming John Rowand Night being hosted by our friends at EDHS, are richly imbued with the history and heritage of the prairies.
Join us on April 30th for our John Rowand Night and AGM with Musical Guest Tim Isberg!
Food, Entertainment, and a little business!
Light fare, conversation, and an exciting musical guest to follow the AGM activities. To purchase tickets, please visit: eventbrite.ca/e/john-rowand-…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
An incredible loss. Thanks @CraigBaird for reminding us of the important history about Hanger 11. @yegheritage
Last night, Edmonton lost the historic Hangar 11 due to fire.
So, let's learn a bit about this history.
Hangar 11 was built by the US Army in November 1942. The building was built so quickly there were no design plans prior.
The entire area of Hangar 11, which became the rport, was an airfield that made up a string of airfields leading up to Alaska.
The Edmonton Airfield was the headquarters of the Alaskan Wing and Air Transport Command.
Hangar 11 was originally known as Hangar T3 and as part of the airfield saw hundreds of planes land and take off every day.
During one day in June 1942, 500 planes landed, en-route to Alaska and the Soviet Union.
On Sept. 29, 1943, 860 aircraft touched down.
The airfield and Hangar 11 supported the transport of 7,000 to 10,000 aircraft towards the north.
An estimated 10,000 US Soldiers and 38,000 American civilians travelled through the field during the war.
There used to be many other hangars at the location. Hangar 8, also built in 1942, was torn down in 2016.
Hangar 11 was one of the last remaining hangars of its kind in Canada. It was believed to be the last in Western Canada.
In 2022, it was declared a municipal historic resource. Hangar 14 still stands nearby as a provincial and municipal historic resource and houses the Alberta Aviation Museum.
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A sad reminder of how important it is to care for heritage buildings and reduce the risk of such destruction.
We at EHC had so looked forward to seeing the adaptive reuse of Hangar 11 within a modern neighbourhood.
globalnews.ca/news/10443172/…
We at EHC had so looked forward to seeing the adaptive reuse of Hangar 11 within a modern neighbourhood.
globalnews.ca/news/10443172/…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
Terrible news. Edmonton's Historic Hanger 11 is on fire!
@yegheritage @EdmontonDHS
@HeritageForward @ABHistoricPlace @ARAHeritage
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/fire-engulfs-o…
@yegheritage @EdmontonDHS
@HeritageForward @ABHistoricPlace @ARAHeritage
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/fire-engulfs-o…
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Earth Day today is the perfect opportunity to experience the natural heritage that surrounds you, such as the UNESCO-designated Beaver Hills Biosphere.
beaverhills.ca
beaverhills.ca
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Our friends at Archives Society of Alberta (ASA) have launched their rejuvenated award program, with a deadline of April 30 for the previous Alan D Ridge Publication Award and three brand new awards.
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archivesalberta.org/programs-servi…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
Today #EPSB announced a new name for Oliver school, wîhkwêntôwin School. In Cree it means ‘circle of friends’. Big thanks to @WCLYEG for leading the community, including the school community through this journey. #yeg
youtu.be/Sl9mBlzX1zA
youtu.be/Sl9mBlzX1zA
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The deadline is April 22 for FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) grants. This program provides funding assistance up to $10,000 to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and organizations to support heritage-based projects.
edmontonheritage.ca/fire/
edmontonheritage.ca/fire/
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
On the 107th anniversary of the Battle of #VimyRidge, please take the time to reflect and reach out to thank those have served, and those that continue to serve today - that is the true spirit of Vimy. Never forgotten”…
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EHC Update - Opportunities & Experiences - mailchi.mp/edmontonherita…
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This micro-course was developed by U of A provost fellow in Black excellence and leadership @WAndyKnight1 along with multidisciplinary artist @brandonwintpoet.
ualberta.ca/folio/2024/03/…
ualberta.ca/folio/2024/03/…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
Join us at 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘂𝗻. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟳 | 12-5p at @knottwoodcl. Artisans. Traditional food. Powwow 101 w Wase Saba (Black Bear) Experiences. Performance by @chubbycree. Tickets/Info: ow.ly/5GeJ50QWiPF
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
From this ECAMP story by Dr. Nadia Kurd:
"Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada."
citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…
"Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada."
citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…
Ramadan a time to remember Hilwie Hamdon’s work with Al Rashid Mosque and Ladies’ Muslim Society @YEGCityasMuseum @EPSBNews @Alrashid_YEG @EdmontonIslamic @FortEdPark @CityHallSchool @yegheritage
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
@NSRVCS1 @EPSBNews @Alrashid_YEG @EdmontonIslamic @FortEdPark @CityHallSchool @yegheritage From this ECAMP story by Dr. Nadia Kurd:
"Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada."
citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…
"Edmontonian Hilwie Hamdon (née Taha Johma, 1905-1988) was a community leader and founding member of the historic Al Rashid Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Canada."
citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/04/27/com…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
This month, we recognize the past and present contributions of Sikh communities in making Canada the country we know today.
Happy #SikhHeritageMonth!
Read Minister Khera’s statement: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…
Happy #SikhHeritageMonth!
Read Minister Khera’s statement: canada.ca/en/canadian-he…
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The editorial team for the latest edition of Prairie Art Magazine is led by Edmonton's former Historian Laureate, Marlena Wyman. Featured in this issue are several heritage or history-oriented stories (including one on H.G. Glyde by Adriana A. Davies).
prairieart.ca
prairieart.ca
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Tomorrow at noon, join the FIRE (Funding Indigenous Resurgence in Edmonton) team for a virtual Info Session on the grant. The grant application deadline is April 22.
eventbrite.ca/e/fire-funding…
eventbrite.ca/e/fire-funding…
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This applies to the entire portion of the river flowing through our province. Well done, @SmokyLakeCounty and all involved.
cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…
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Edmonton Heritage Council retweeted
The U of A has launched a new online micro-course celebrating the history and accomplishments of Black Canadians, spanning from the country’s founding to its future. #UAlberta
bit.ly/3VnCbpe
bit.ly/3VnCbpe
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HCIP opportunities include the Community Impact Project (up to $20,000), Research & Planning (up to $5,000) and Project Accelerator (up to $10,000) grants.
Learn more about how our funding can help you tell #yegheritage stories and apply by April 1 .
edmontonheritage.ca/grants/
Learn more about how our funding can help you tell #yegheritage stories and apply by April 1 .
edmontonheritage.ca/grants/
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