historic buildings
Joe McFarland: Part of our history was lost when Enoch Sales House burned down
By Joe McFarland Radio Host
If we don’t start making the preservation of historic sites a priority, we are going to miss out on an opportunity to show the world where we have come during our city’s history, Joe McFarland writes Continue reading
Historic Albert Street mansion escapes the wrecking ball for time being
By Cami Kepke Reporter
A local couple bought the nearly century-old tudor-style mansion in November before applying to tear it down. Now it’s up to city council to decide the building’s fate. Continue reading
Oliver’s West End Telephone Exchange building receives heritage designation
A 106-year-old Edwardian-style building in Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood now has assurances its character will be preserved and protected after receiving a heritage designation. Continue reading
104-year-old Alberta church may have been saved
Members of the Hope Christian Reformed Church have voted in favour of selling the building to an ownership group that will preserve the old church and seek historical designation. Continue reading
$1 church west of Edmonton could be off the market
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
Momentum is growing to preserve a century-old church west of Edmonton by trying to have it designated as a historical landmark. Continue reading
Developer asks for city cash to preserve Edmonton heritage building
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
For more than 100 years, the brewery castle has stood, but now its future is in question. Most Edmontonians know it as the old Molson brewery site. Continue reading
City council approves plan to preserve Vancouver heritage buildings
Staff at the city of Vancouver have now drafted a Heritage Action Plan, containing 14 recommendations. Continue reading