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Sweet Treat Hide and Seek

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Fort Edmonton Park is closed for drop-in visits until May 23. The Park is still open for..... read more

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History from the Horse's Mouth

Frank Oliver was the editor of Edmonton's first newspaper. He reported on everything from community news to world events. Although by the time the news arrived in 1885 Edmonton, it could be several months old.
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Furnishings and Maid Impressions

An estimated quarter of a million young women came to Western Canada between 1885 and 1930 as domestic servants. The role they played varied from household to household; and, it wasn't a bad way to meet a potential husband!
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Courting in the Fur Trade

As the weather grew warmer, thoughts of spring romance entered the minds of even the most winter-hardened fur traders. Find out about love, romance and courting in Edmonton during the time of the 1846 Hudson's Bay Fort.
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Hotel Selkirk

Experience the classic luxury of Edmonton's Hotel Selkirk. Nestled in the beautiful river valley at Fort Edmonton Park, Hotel Selkirk (create hyperlink that goes to Hotel Selkirk home page) will make your stay go down in history!
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