Sunday, September 13, 2026

Edmonton

Edmonton Neighborhoods and the Canadian Army: How Military Presence Reshaped the City in the 20th Century

Edmonton could hardly be called a city that lived under the roar of cannon fire in the 20th century. The front lines of the...

Edmonton During the Cold War: How the City Prepared for a Potential Nuclear Attack

Today, the idea that cozy Edmonton could have been a target for a Soviet thermonuclear strike sounds like science fiction. Yet during the 1950s...

The “Camp X” Military Self-Defence Course

"Camp X" is a legendary Canadian special training school and base that operated during the Second World War. It was established to train intelligence...

Edmonton in World War II: The Battle of Ortona

Edmonton played a hugely important role in World War II, despite being geographically distant from the European conflict. Brave Edmontonians were involved in major...

“The Loyal Eddies”: Edmonton’s Premier Military Regiment

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment is one of Canada's most well-known military units, boasting a long and fascinating history. The regiment has participated in the...

Veteran Gord King and his unusual story

Gord King, a decorated Second World War veteran, had a story unlike any other. A pilot who was shot down and captured, he attempted...

How Edmontonians helped Jews during World War II

The Second World War was one of the darkest periods in human history, especially for the Jewish people who endured persecution and genocide. Despite...

Edmonton’s memorials that commemorate World War II

Edmonton is a city that honours those who fought for freedom and peace worldwide. Memorials across the city serve as powerful reminders of heroism,...

History of Alberta Politics

Every province has its own political history. Alberta is no exception to the rule. We’ll talk in more detail about how politics formed and...
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