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- THE BUILDINGS OF HARDIE AND MARTLAND
In 1912, architects David Hardie and John Martland teamed up to form Hardie and Martland - "building designers and structural engineers." During their three-year partnership, they designed such masterpieces as the Hecla Block, the Hilltop House, and Sacred Heart Church. - THE CANADA PACKERS CHIMNEY STACK
Just off of the Fort Road, the Canada Packers Chimney Stack, a tall red-brick chimney, is a monument to the many plants that lined Fort Road to form Packingtown, a working-class district. - THE CHALLENGES OF RAPID GROWTH
This article, written in 2006, discusses Alberta's rapid economic growth and its implications for Edmonton, in terms of housing, employment and social factors. - THE FATHER OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE
Noel Dant, Edmonton's first full-time city planner, shaped the city by bringing in traffic circles and "neighborhood unit" planning. This is the story of his life and accomplishments. - THE FLOOD OF 1915
The worst flooding in Red Deer’s history took place in June of 1915, damaging the Great West Lumber Mill, flats in North Red Deer and the city’s power plant. - THE GARNEAU STORY
Laurent Garneau, a Métis, fought with Louis Riel in the Red River Rebellion of 1869, before moving to Edmonton. This is the story of the historic neighborhood of Garneau, named after his landholdings in this area. - THE GOLDEN AGE OF CINEMA IN EDMONTON
The 1950s were a golden age for cinema in Edmonton and theatres such as the Roxy and the Empress were the highlight of the city's social and cultural scene. - THE GREENING OF THE HOME
A poll conducted by Royal LePage Eco in October of 2007 showed that Canadians are increasingly committed to making their homes environmentally friendly. This article provides tips on making your home greener. - THE LEGACY OF MAGOON AND MACDONALD
Herbert Alton Magoon and George Heath MacDonald as Magoon and MacDonald, Architects, were partners in one of the best-known Edmonton architectural firms during the city's first real estate boom. They designed many landmark buildings such as the Salvation Army Citadel, the Gem Theatre, and the Robertson Church. - THE MUTTART CONSERVATORY
Peter Hemingway's architectural masterpiece, the four pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory, leaves an unmistakable mark on Edmonton's skyline. This is the story of the Conservatory's inception.