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Bestest statue

Chronic pain: Gretzky statue a constant reminder of the Great One's cultural legacy

Lewis Kelly / 30 Jun 2010

Statues in Edmonton tend to be reserved for dead people or ideals: see Winston Churchill glowering from his plinth in the downtown square that bears his name, or…. Read more »

The Princess

Bestest theatre

The long and rich history as the first theatre in Old Strathcona

Angela Johnston / 30 Jun 2010

Edmonton's Princess Theatre, located on Whyte Avenue and 103 Street, has a long and rich history as the first theatre in Old Strathcona. Read more »

Hotel

Bestest hotel

The Hotel Macdonald almost bit the dust

Mike Angus / 30 Jun 2010

Like a crown atop the North Saskatchewan River, the Hotel Macdonald's confident elegance and classic design have anchored Edmonton's architectural heritage on this otherwise bustling, ever-changing Jasper Avenue…. Read more »

Bridge

Bestest bridge

Such great heights: High Level Bridge a longtime Edmonton icon

Lewis Kelly / 30 Jun 2010

The High Level Bridge serves double duty as an iconic Edmonton landmark and one of the most impressive feats of engineering found in the city. Read more »

Bestest river

Lewis Kelly / 30 Jun 2010

In a very real sense, the North Saskatchewan River holds responsibility for Edmonton's existence: with no river here, local fur trade operations would have found a different shipping…. Read more »


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