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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
2 vintage Saskatchewan streetcars now calling Edmonton home
Two streetcars are the newest additions to Edmonton's collection but represent the oldest form of public transportation in Canada's Prairie cities. Edmonton Radial Railway Society and Fort Edmonton Park on Saturday unveiled two fully restored vintage streetcars: Regina 42, a 1928 passenger streetcar, and what railway society president Chris Ashdown calls the 'big yellow beast,' Saskatoon 200, a 1907 combination snow sweeper and line car. 'To restore these things has taken us over 23,000 volunteer hours for each of these cars … so this is the final event from years of restoration work,' Ashdown told CTV News Edmonton. Regina 42 is one of only a few survivors of a 1947 carbarn fire that destroyed most of Regina's fleet. It was restored to its original operating condition with the aid of manufacturer photos and blueprints. Saskatoon 200 was used in the city it's named after until 1951. It, too, was fully restored but will only be featured in static and demonstration displays. Ashdown said, 'These streetcar systems were the very first public transportation systems in all of these cities, and operated until the late 40s or early 1950s – so really significant. It's interesting that now we're going back to electric streetcars in the form of LRT, like our Valley line.' Edmonton now has 10 vintage streetcars. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Galen McDougall
CBC
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Fort Edmonton Park unveils two new streetcars
Fort Edmonton Park invited folks from around the city to try out their many vintage streetcars, including a first-time viewing of two new trains that underwent a restoration 30 years in the making. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead went down to take a look.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Fort Edmonton Park reopens for May long weekend
Fort Edmonton Park will celebrate it's 50th anniversary on the 2024 May long weekend. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton) Edmontonians can once again step back in time and experience the city's pioneer past at Fort Edmonton Park, which re-opens its doors to visitors this weekend. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and summer hours will be in effect until mid-September. 'We're proud to open our gates for another season and to continue bringing history to life,' Alan Nursall with Fort Edmonton Park said in a press release. 'Whether it's your first visit or a return to a family favourite, there's something new and exciting to experience at every turn.' Opening weekend at the history park will have added family-fun festivities including live performances, street theatre and face painting. A Red River jig and children's tea party are listed on the calendar for the Victoria Day weekend. In a push for local visitors to 'rediscover Edmonton,' Fort Edmonton Park is offering 10 percent off daily admissions and a membership pass providing access to the park all year, food and merchandise discounts and early access to events. Fort Edmonton Park and the Fort Edmonton Foundation are also celebrating the lead-up to opening weekend with an online contest on their social media. People can enter for the chance to win daily prizes including free park admission, family memberships, wagon rides and free ice cream. More information about the park and events can be found on their website. Park tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the front gate.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Fort Edmonton Park reopens for May long weekend
Fort Edmonton Park will celebrate it's 50th anniversary on the 2024 May long weekend. (Amanda Anderson/CTV News Edmonton) Edmontonians can once again step back in time and experience the city's pioneer past at Fort Edmonton Park, which re-opens its doors to visitors this weekend. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and summer hours will be in effect until mid-September. 'We're proud to open our gates for another season and to continue bringing history to life,' Alan Nursall with Fort Edmonton Park said in a press release. 'Whether it's your first visit or a return to a family favourite, there's something new and exciting to experience at every turn.' Opening weekend at the history park will have added family-fun festivities including live performances, street theatre and face painting. A Red River jig and children's tea party are listed on the calendar for the Victoria Day weekend. In a push for local visitors to 'rediscover Edmonton,' Fort Edmonton Park is offering 10 percent off daily admissions and a membership pass providing access to the park all year, food and merchandise discounts and early access to events. Fort Edmonton Park and the Fort Edmonton Foundation are also celebrating the lead-up to opening weekend with an online contest on their social media. People can enter for the chance to win daily prizes including free park admission, family memberships, wagon rides and free ice cream. More information about the park and events can be found on their website. Park tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the front gate.
