History

• Saskatchewan filmmaker documents 77-year-old plane wreck for first time

  A Saskatchewan filmmaker highlights the forgotten tale of a U.S. Navy plane that went down in 1948, prompting the largest search and rescue mission at the time.

  Canada

  Oct 29
  
• SFU students to determine origin, age of rare artifacts found at thrift store

  Eleven rings and two medallions, up for sale in a Chilliwack thrift shop for $30, are believed to be medieval or Roman artifacts dating back potentially thousands of years.

  Education

  Sep 24
  
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• Beloved Manitoba heritage farm museum to close its doors.

  Pierre Pelland, the founder and sole operator of a one-of-a-kind heritage farming museum, has announced he will be shutting its doors for good on Sept. 15, 2025.

  Features

  Aug 30
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• Pair of Lethbridge Collegiate Institute grads discover unique connection from Second World War

  Two graduating students from the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute went to prom together, only to find out their great-grandfathers flew together in the Second World War.

  Features

  May 30
• Saskatchewan Roughriders fan becomes volunteer historian

  Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, Tom Fuzesy, became a volunteer urban historian after his interest in the team's major moments turned into a passion for Regina's past.

  May 14
• ‘Who we were and about who we are’: How Saskatoon’s streets got their names

  The City of Saskatoon has many street names but what is the history behind them and how are they named? 'The idea is that a name should be significant to Saskatoon'

  Features

  Apr 5
• ‘End of the road’: Iconic Philippine Mars makes final flight out of B.C.

  The Philippine Mars, sister aircraft to B.C.'s famous Hawaii Mars waterbomber, has left the province for the last time.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Short film highlights the history of Lethbridge community theatre

  One of Canada's oldest running theatre groups is being featured in a short film that premiered in southern Alberta this week.

  Entertainment

  Jan 15
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• Model train collectors share Edmonton’s history using 3D-printed buildings

  People can see the creations for themselves at the group's display at the Bonnie Doon shopping mall.

  Features

  Dec 22, 2024
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• Museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights

  According to Veterans Affairs Canada, more than 200 Chinese Canadians volunteered to fight in the First World War, while more than 600 served in the Second World War.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2024