Edmonton’s Valley Line LRT

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Read and listen to the collection of stories that illuminate the historical significance of each Valley Line stop.

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Threads of belonging: A Métis family’s journey through changing EdmontonTawatinâ Bridge

Threads of belonging: A Métis family’s journey through changing Edmonton

The North Saskatchewan River has always been the center of my life in Edmonton. From…
Bridges are connections. But some think that’s not always a good thingTawatinâ Bridge

Bridges are connections. But some think that’s not always a good thing

Pretty much everyone loves connections. And for a city like Edmonton, with a river running…
Alberta’s Famous Five and Edmonton’s parks that bear their namesTawatinâ Bridge

Alberta’s Famous Five and Edmonton’s parks that bear their names

Five of Edmonton’s riverside parks are named after a group of women who, nearly a…
Edmonton’s ribbon of green was not always so greenTawatinâ Bridge

Edmonton’s ribbon of green was not always so green

Anthropologist and educator Jan Olson is a big fan of the North Saskatchewan River Valley…
“The Sorry Legacy of Métis Scrip”Tawatinâ Bridge

“The Sorry Legacy of Métis Scrip”

Scrip was introduced in Canada more than 150 years ago, and the scars remain to…
The legacy of river lots evident todayTawatinâ Bridge

The legacy of river lots evident today

“The river lots are really a legacy of the Métis history in Edmonton.” And Edmonton…
Tawatinâ Bridge: A restored connection for river valley communitiesTawatinâ Bridge

Tawatinâ Bridge: A restored connection for river valley communities

“We were very excited and thirsty for those connections again. Not having it made clear…
From bridge to table: The journey of wood from Cloverdale footbridgeTawatinâ Bridge

From bridge to table: The journey of wood from Cloverdale footbridge

“We’ve always looked for the opportunity to keep history alive through reclaiming wood. It’s our…