Why it matters: The February announcement of the pending demolition of the University of Alberta’s (U of A) four historic…
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Glenora Neighbourhood
Edmonton, AB
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One of Edmonton’s most historic residential neighbourhoods is quickly being eroded by unchecked development. Why it matters: Glenora is one…
A. Minchau Blacksmith Shop
Edmonton, AB
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Weak legislation and inadequate financial incentives place this Old Strathcona boomtown gem at risk. Why it matters: Built in 1925,…
Manie Opera Society
Lethbridge, AB
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The oldest building in downtown Lethbridge’s Chinatown district: empty, crumbling and awaiting reuse. Why it matters: Built around 1907, the Manie…
Hangar 11
Edmonton, AB
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One of the last World World II hangars at the former Edmonton Municipal Airport. Why it matters: Built in 1942,…
Spaca Moskalyk Ukrainian Catholic Church
Lamont County, AB
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Marker of Ukrainian heritage could be lost Why it matters: The silver onion dome of this wood-frame church rises above…
Former Royal Alberta Museum
Edmonton, AB
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Modernist gem under threat Why it matters: Set on the park-like grounds of Government House overlooking the North Saskatchewan River,…
Rossdale Power Plant
Edmonton, AB
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The City of Edmonton is balking at the cost of rehabilitating the decommissioned industrial site and contemplating stripping it of…
East Coulee Truss Bridge
East Coulee, AB
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TRESTLE BRIDGE NEEDS NEW LEASE ON LIFE Why it matters: The wooden C.P.R. ”Howe Truss” bridge over the Red Deer…
Paramount Theatre
Edmonton, AB
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CURTAINS CLOSING ON DOWNTOWN EDMONTON’S LAST HISTORIC CINEMA Development Pressures: Mid-Century Modern gem in the way of yet another tower…
Barron Building
Calgary, AB
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BIRTHPLACE OF CALGARY’S OIL INDUSTRY FACES DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT Mired in legal wrangles and stalled development plans, this high-profile Calgary…
Bank of Montreal Building
Edmonton, AB
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ICONIC MODERN BANK TOWER FACES LIQUIDATION An intractable owner seeks to raze one of Edmonton’s finest modern heritage office buildings,…
Calgary Malting and Brewing Co.
Calgary, AB
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BREWING FOR A FIGHT A demolition permit is being sought for four of the oldest buildings at the Calgary Brewing…
Crowsnest Pass Mining Complexes and Coleman’s Historic Downtown
Crowsnest Pass, AB
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CANARY IN A COAL MINE Even though mining sites in the Crowsnest Pass are designated, they are suffering from neglect,…
Old St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
Calgary, AB
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HISTORIC PIONEER CHURCH LEFT TO VANDALS The future of the church is dependent upon finding adequate restoration funding, the willingness…
Central Pentecostal Tabernacle
Edmonton, AB
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Background: Advocates for the preservation of the Central Pentecostal Tabernacle, a pair of landmark modernist buildings that have been described…
Lessard House
Edmonton, AB
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Background: Built in 1913, the Queen Anne style house with large attic gable, distinctive round tower and wrap around verandah…
Immigration Hall
Edmonton, AB
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Background: Edmonton’s Immigration Hall sits abandoned and decaying. Located at 10534 100th Street, the handsome brick building could well be…
