- Question 62595 asked on 2009-09-20 17:20:49
William Ormond Adams died in Calgary 6 April 1892. The
Calgary Weekly Herald reported that he died in the Mission
Hospital. The MacLeod Gazette reported that he died in the
Sister's Hospital. The Calgary Weekly Herald's report was
the same day as William's death, so I am inclined to go with
what it says. Was the Sister's Hospital just another name
for the Mission Hospital? Thanks. (delete)
- Question 62600 asked on 2009-09-20 21:31:08
I was born in Millarville in Sept. 1942 and presently
involved in writing a family history and was wondering if
you could help me with the history of the town at that time,
i.e. population, employment, weather, life styles, etc.
Thank you, Bev
- Question 62683 asked on 2009-09-23 07:45:33
hello, I am trying to find the historic name of 5A st and
19th Avenue S.W., when this area was located in
'Rouleauville'
- Question 62714 asked on 2009-09-24 12:54:07
I think my grandfather's house, which was at 812 18th
Avenue West (which became 18th Ave SW), was moved to another
lot in Calgary, and I am wondering if there is any way to
find out where it is located? The house was built about 1910
but was gone by 1955. Can you suggest how I can search for
it? Thanks for your help!
- Question 62819 asked on 2009-09-28 16:01:10
Why was the name 'Hill' given to Hill Street, Medicine Hat
- Question 63058 asked on 2009-10-05 21:36:07
I am looking to find some information regarding a mid
1980's murder of a homeless person, beaten by a young teen,
in Calgary. The teen was later convicted of the crime. Is
there a crime list available for public viewing or other
resources?
- Question 64160 asked on 2009-10-23 16:14:37
DO YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE CALGARY HERALD DATED MAY 24-26
1988
- Question 64264 asked on 2009-10-26 20:20:57
Require a search in Olds Telephone Books 1976 to 1996 for
James Edward BARRY &/or(wife)Joyce BARRY. Need to know how
long they lived at Olds. Thank you (name removed) Edmonton
- Question 64300 asked on 2009-10-27 15:07:02
Hello, I was recently on your website and found a picture
of my grandmother, Jenny Dotto, with her family, accompanied
by an article featured in The Italians Settle in Edmonton
project to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Santa Maria
Goretti church. It is indicated that there is a
commemorative booklet associated with the article/project
and I was just wondering if it would be possible to obtain a
copy of this booklet at all or any other information
associated with the project? (contact information removed)
- Question 64329 asked on 2009-10-27 22:38:03
Can you find the lyrics to the song called "The Spaghetti
Tree?" It was about the sculpture which was in front of the
old city hall. Tony Cashman has a whole chapter on the
sculpture in one of his books.
- Question 64373 asked on 2009-10-28 21:45:57
Are there any newspapers online or an online index from
1910 for Calgary? Thank you.
- Question 65479 asked on 2009-11-22 02:35:16
Hello. Could you please tell me when [name deleted] worked
for the Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau? I beleive he
was a Calgary White Hatter for 22 years. Thanks.
- Question 65580 asked on 2009-11-24 11:41:36
Hello People: I am led to believe that the Edmonton
Journal in 2005 June (?)published a full list of those
servicemen from Edmonton who died in W.W. II... Do you check
items such as this? I shall not be offended if you tell me
you have the micro fiche and I can come and look myself!
Cheers, (name removed)
- Question 65653 asked on 2009-11-26 01:59:26
Hello. Is there a comprehensive list available of the
different brands of beer the Calgary Brewery produced during
its existence? I'm trying to find out the launch dates of
the various brands of beer that The Calgary Brewing and
Malting company produced from 1893 - 1994. Any leads would
be greatly appreciated. Thank you. (name deleted)
- Question 65780 asked on 2009-11-30 15:21:41
The CN Tower was built in Edmonton between 1965-1966.
During construction, a man fell to his death. Is there a
news report about this incident and the identity of the man
killed in this fatality?
- Question 66105 asked on 2009-12-08 15:01:58
How can I get access to a back issue of a newspaper?
Specifically, I would like the obituaries from the Saskatoon
Star Phoenix December 10, 2007.
- Question 66204 asked on 2009-12-10 11:07:46
The catalogue of the Calgary Public Library lists some
copies of "Dinny's Digest", published by the Calgary Zoo. I
seek an issue for Summer, 1979, which is not listed. I hope
that by chance you have it. Please advise.
- Question 66289 asked on 2009-12-11 22:35:33
I just wanted confirmation that the "fate" of the original
Kinsmen "community affairs" Centre at the Stampede Grounds
from 1971 to 1981 that it was razed by a bulldozer to make
way for the present Olympic Saddledome.
- Question 66404 asked on 2009-12-15 02:50:52
I wondered what the timeframe was for the construction of
the original Kinsmen Centre at the Stampede Grounds, though
I knew it was built in 1971, and I wondered how long it took
to build the original Kinsmen Centre.
- Question 66464 asked on 2009-12-16 18:10:20
I am looking for information on a court case 1978-1979
[possibly confinement and sex assault]against Win B.
- Question 66469 asked on 2009-12-16 19:58:58
I would like information on the Edmonton flood of 1915.
Specifically about the coal train parked on the low level
bridge. Would like info on the train and driver etc. I know
it was a CN train. Any news papers articles or any other
historical information about that event concerning the low
level bridge and the CN train used on the bridge. Any and
all information is much appreciated. Thank you (name removed)
- Question 66499 asked on 2009-12-17 13:14:37
Do you have archived course catalogs for Foothills
Hospital School of Nursing? I attended school there between
1989-1992.
- Question 66881 asked on 2009-12-29 00:53:04
I wondered if there were any newspaper articles about the
Calgary Stampede's "year round" activities in general from
the 1970s and early 1980s in particular that made reference
to how the Kinsmen Centre was the prime location for events
such as cat shows, the Stampede Corral was the prime
location for events such as horse shows and how the Big Four
Building had also been another prime location for events
such as DOG SHOWS. I already had seen and photocopied an
article that mentioned that the Roundup Centre as a prime
location for events such as dog shows.
- Question 67032 asked on 2009-12-31 14:14:37
I am from Calgary and have much family history already. I
have a photo montage of my father and his three brothers
taken in Calgary c. 1925. the photographer has signed the
montage in script as "Halliday". Can you give me an idea of
the dates that a photographer by that name would do such
work. Thank you. [identifying information removed]
- Question 67204 asked on 2010-01-04 08:48:08
I would appreciate any information you can give me
regarding the origin of the name Whyte Avenue, otherwise
known as 82nd Avenue in Edmonton. Our son and daughter in
law are newcomers to Edmonton. She travels Whyte Avenue
daily on her way to the U of A where she is on staff.
- Question 67542 asked on 2010-01-10 16:12:17
About a year ago, the Edmonton Journal ran an article on a
local family business that specialized in knife sharpening.
I would like to go to his business, but cannot find the name
of it. Would you be able to find the name and location of
this knife sharpening business? I am not interested in
purchasing a knife sharpening kitchen gadget.
- Question 67934 asked on 2010-01-16 10:28:57
Hello, I have a "medallion" gold in colour, with lettering
that says CALGARY EXHIBITION ALBERTA CANADA 1907 and has a
plow, hay rake, a sheath of wheat, a scythe, and an anvil on
one side. On the other side is a crown at the top with what
appears to be a coat of arms below. It also has two ears
with holes which suggests a chain, cord or ribbon would be
attached so it could be worn. I cannot find any information
about this. Can you elighten me ? Thanks, (name deleted)
- Question 68174 asked on 2010-01-20 08:04:15
To Whom It may concern: I would like to know who I could
contact to do a biography of a murder trial when I was 6
years old. My father strangled my mother to death and he was
sentenced 10 years and only served 5 years for this crime. I
would greatly appreciate it ,if someone would like to do a
book of it. It has really bothered me over the years. I have
the news clippings of the trial, it was along trial lasted 5
months. I don't know what to do , so thought because of it
bothering me for so many years ,maybe this is what I should
do, is find someone to do this biography about my life.
Thankyou ,Cheryl Hartwig
- Question 68261 asked on 2010-01-20 19:23:38
who is the x player of the edmonton oiler hockey team who
is a doctor
- Question 68270 asked on 2010-01-20 22:09:41
Hi there. I am currently living in Victoria, BC. I am from
Edmonton and working on my masters degree here. My project
is on Italian-Canadians who settled in Edmonton. I was
wondering if I could request to have a book sent from the
Stanley Milner Library to the University of Victoria. Here
is the information on the book that I need: call number:
971.23302 ITA Title: Italians Settle in Edmonton (1983)
Link:
http://epl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/10932005_italians_settle_in_edmonton
I really appreciate your help. Please let me know as soon as
possible. Sincerely, (name removed)
- Question 68555 asked on 2010-01-26 16:41:04
Where would I find Innisfail-area history? Would the
Glenbow museum's arhives be my best bet, or is there another
source I am overlooking?
- Question 68559 asked on 2010-01-26 16:58:31
Hello- I'm a librarian at Boston University and am trying
to help a student who is working on a set design for a play
set in Calgary during the 1940s. She is interested in the
social history of the time, particularly women's clothing
and fashion. She also wants to see photographs and
illustrations of social conditions, housing, etc. Finally,
she would also like some narrative descriptions of Calgary
life during this decade. Could you suggest a website that
might provide such information? What about any books on the
topic? I looked in WorldCat but almost all the cited books
were demographic unillustrated studies of the city. She is
looking for illustrated material but with helpful narrative
content. I would appreciate any suggestions for websites or
print material on this topic. Thank you very much for your
assistance and time. Sincerely, [name deleted] Memorial Library Boston University Boston, Massachusetts
United States
- Question 69081 asked on 2010-02-02 22:28:01
I am looking for a article about the calgary zoo, and two
swans that ended up closing part of the dinosaur park. I
believe that this was in 1995. How, and where can I access
old copies of the calgary herald. Thank you in advance.
- Question 69227 asked on 2010-02-04 19:23:44
when did janknoo start in the bahama
- Question 69441 asked on 2010-02-10 00:31:29
if you are from canada shouldn't it be alberteh not
alberta
- Question 69465 asked on 2010-02-10 11:36:11
I am looking for some historical weather information.
There was a day back in either July or August in the range
of 1993-1999 where it snowed in Edmonton. I am looking for
the actual date it happened and if possible, how much snow
fell on that day. This is not the incident that happened in
2000 in the Red Deer area! Thanks! :-)
- Question 69745 asked on 2010-02-17 13:20:20
I am doing family research. Could I obtain from
Henderson's Calgary City Directory a list of employees of
Alcraft Printing? The years of interest would be late-60's
or early-70's. If only one year could be accessed, perhaps
1970 would be a place to begin. I understand that these
reference materials cannot be ordered through inter-library
loan, and it is unlikely that I will be able to do a search
in person. Your assistance is much appreciated. Thank you.
- Question 70237 asked on 2010-02-26 11:09:52
The city of Calgary experienced it's first wartime
blackout during WW2. My 91 year old father, a war vet
himself, wants to find out the date of that blackout. I've
tried the Calgary Herald archives on-line but was
unsuccessful. My father thinks the blackout occurred in
November in either '42 or '43. Can you supply the actual
date please? Thanks for your help, [name deleted]
- Question 70551 asked on 2010-03-04 08:23:46
how long has cocaine been around for?
- Question 70575 asked on 2010-03-04 17:08:11
I am not sure if you can look an address up for me and if
you can, could you please look up 614 - 6th Ave. W., Calgary
for the years of 1953, 1954 & 1955. I am interested in who
lived there and if at all possible, their occupation. thanks
in advance for your time. [name deleted]
- Question 70684 asked on 2010-03-06 16:21:44
I am not sure if small communities had directories or
where I would access them so I am asking you. I was
wondering about the community of Gleichen, Alberta and the
Van family in particular from the years 1950 to 1953. The
head of the household may be named Fred/Suple, one is his
christian name the other is his nickname.I am not sure if
you can help yet it never hurts to ask. Thanks a bunch,
- Question 70967 asked on 2010-03-10 18:05:30
I am looking for a book called, "Chief Smallboy: In
Pursuit of Freedom" by Gary Botting. It looks like you may
have a copy of it in your library. I don't have a RDC
library card but have a Public Library card. Is it possible
for me to borrow this book and if so, how?
- Question 71115 asked on 2010-03-14 13:00:14
We are trying to trace the address of my parents in law
during 1948 -1953. They lived on the banks of the Bow river,
Calgary. We think that the lots were offered to ex-service
men. Do you keep telephone directories from this time or
city directories. His name was [name deleted]. Regards,
(personal information deleted)
