HistoryMinion

A porridge of history as it relates to current events in the news - the back door and see why things are the way they are. #historyneverboring #history

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@badhannahb Reported this is a hacked account - if not, get help for you are clearly a very damaged kid who needs to stop the drugs, violence, racism and lies - this to get attention??? Maybe they can help you in prison/juvenile hall cause wow this is bad #damaged

[Harry Sanders @harry_historian]

Mixed feelings on #CanadaDay. Our essence: Remnant of vanished British Empire, fringe of invisible American one. Record is balance of good, bad & grey-area deeds. Colonial legacy stains. But Canada took in my grandparents & helped win #WWII. #RefugeesWelcome here. It's my home.

[Library and Archives Canada @LibraryArchives]

🍁 HAPPY CANADA DAY! 🍁

In 1980, “O Canada” became Canada’s national anthem—though first sung in French 100 years earlier. Let’s celebrate our national anthem’s 40th with some vintage gramophone recordings from our collection.

Which is your favourite? #CanadaDay #OhCanada

[Alan Zakrison @AlanZakrison]

In 1913, the Joy Parlor on Centre Street sought female assistance for their penny arcade.
Preferably of the "live" variety.

[APTN News @APTNNews]

This six-month-old from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan is making a big impact online.

Brave Yazzie loves to dance and is hoping to bring joy and healing to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Aislinn Whitstone

[Harry Sanders @harry_historian]

#80YearsAgoToday in #YYC: Campus shared by Provincial Institute of Technology & Art (@sait, @AlbertaUArts forerunner) & Calgary Normal School (@UCalgaryEduc forerunner) required for WWII purposes, Ottawa announces. Becomes @RCAF_ARC #2 Wireless School. Image via @UCalgaryLibrary

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@realDonaldTrump Really? It’s clear that you pro Russia which is insane to me as someone who lived through the Cold War but sure trust them and send your own country down the river- how do these people trust you?

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@AlbertaHistory just heard Rob @historywrangler on the @CBCCalgary radio show the homestretch - fun and informative and he sings real good too!!!

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@Terrilltf There’s the key - this person never asked you what you would called yourself and/or ignores your wishes means they are ignorant as all heck. Sorry this happened but thanks for sharing your story!

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@N8V_Calgarian Good on him

[The Guardian @guardian]

Dame Vera Lynn, whose song We’ll Meet Again became an anthem of hope and resilience during the second world war, has died aged 103

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

Rob deserves this so much - well done @historywrangler and good interview on @CBCCalgary too!

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

Rob Lennard @AlbertaHistory, also known as "the History Wrangler," showcases his passion for #yyc's history through storytelling, songs, books & entertainment.

He's the Historian & Director of Education & Outreach at the @BowValleyRanche in Fish Creek.

[City of Calgary @cityofcalgary]

Rob Lennard @AlbertaHistory, also known as "the History Wrangler," showcases his passion for #yyc's history through storytelling, songs, books & entertainment.

He's the Historian & Director of Education & Outreach at the @BowValleyRanche in Fish Creek.

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

1. I have a concern with the messaging from officials - this re launch idea implies things are better or the virus is no longer dangerous, and it’s an isolated event. It is not:Look to our past - I study the history of the AIDS epidemic in Calgary, which went for 25 years-

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@realDonaldTrump Oh for the love of all that is holy, stop it. Just tell the truth, stop threatening people, and stop your nonsense on twitter. Unbelievable

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@AlbertaHistory Eccentric is a nice way of saying challenging and many time anti-everyone lol

[Three cheers for well researched Alberta history! @AlbertaHistory]

Good Morning History Lovers! The 6th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, John Bowen, got a bumpy ride by eccentric premier Aberhart. He refused to sign 3 critical bills for him and he was evicted from his official residence, the beautiful Governor House in Edmonton!🌺Please share.

[Harry Sanders @harry_historian]

#100YearsAgoToday in #YYC: City Hall Market opens in the old post office (future #OlympicPlazaYYC site). The building stood 1913–85; it housed the market from 1920 to 1953. Photos show S.B. Dunlop's meat stall ca 1920 & exterior during 1939 #RoyalVisit. Image via @UCalgaryLibrary

[HistoryMinion @HistoryMinion]

@harry_historian @cityofcalgary Yes!!!! I had the same issue yesterday - you know people do ride their bikes all over the city right?

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

On the 1 year anniversary of the @MMIWG final report: Take a moment to thank the thousands of survivors, families, Elders, community members who came forward to share their stories. So many families shared their deepest pain and asked for justice.