Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is There Water Near Edmonton?

Edmonton is located on the meandering North Saskatchewan River. The river begins in the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, and has channels that flow throughout the city. Does Edmonton have any beaches? Most beaches in Edmonton lie along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. While river beaches are more pebbly than sandy, Edmonton’s […]

When Was Edmonton Made Capital?

1905. The year 1905 saw the long-awaited arrival of the Canadian Northern Railway (which became part of the Canadian National Railways in 1919) as well as the creation of Alberta as a province and the designation of the city of Edmonton as its capital (1906). Why did Edmonton become the capital of Alberta? The result […]

What The Pope Said In Edmonton?

“Those who have preceded us have passed on to us a passion, a strength, and a yearning. A flame that is up to us to reignite,” Francis said during his homily at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. What time is the pope speaking today in Edmonton? Sunday — July 24 Pope Francis’ A330 will depart Rome […]

Why Was The Montreal Parliament Burned In 1849?

On April 25, 1849, angry citizens burned down the Parliament building in Montreal, in today’s Place d’Youville. The English protestors resented the passage of the Lower Canada Rebellion Losses Bill, compensating French Canadians for their losses in the 1837-1838 rebellions. Why was the Parliament building burned down in 1849? Anne’s Market building lodging the Legislative […]

What Happened At The Battle Of Montreal?

The Battle of Montreal, also known as the Battle of Longue-Pointe, was fought from September 24-25, 1775, during the Revolutionary War. The battle was won by the British forces, who defeated American forces led by Ethan Allen. Allen was captured and eventually sent to England where he was held as a prisoner of war. What […]