Ever wonder why Edmonton had a Whale Society?

Join @letsfindoutyeg tomorrow night at the @YEGArchives to uncover the forgotten history of the Whale Society of Edmonton.

Limited seats remain! Grab yours before they're gone: https://edmonton.taproot.events/calendar/2026/03/03/lets-find-out-about-the-whale-society-of-edmonton

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Let's Find Out: About The Whale Society of Edmonton

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p>​<!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p>​<!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p>​<!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p>​<!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p>​<!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p>​<!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>

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Did you know Edmonton once had a "Save the Whales" club?

Join us as we dive into this forgotten piece of local history with Chris Chang-Yen Phillips, Candas Jane Dorsey, and Kathryn Ivany.

https://bit.ly/46zwFo9

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Let's Find Out: About The Whale Society of Edmonton

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p>​<!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p>​<!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p>​<!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p>​<!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p>​<!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p>​<!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>

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What’s hidden in the City of Edmonton Archives? 🔍📜

Discover the fan art, letters, and advocacy that drove a group of prairie-dwellers to fight for the giants of the sea.

https://edmonton.taproot.events/calendar/2026/03/03/lets-find-out-about-the-whale-society-of-edmonton

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Let's Find Out: About The Whale Society of Edmonton

<p>From 1979 to 1984, the group led public education programs about whales and dolphins and advocated for their protection.</p><p>​<!-- -->Together we'll learn what drove these Edmontonians in a time of hope and crisis, and see fan art and letters they received from around Alberta.</p><p>​<!-- -->Celebrated author and activist Candas Jane Dorsey will share stories about her late sister Jaclyn Dorsey, who helped lead the Whale Society.</p><p>​<!-- -->City Archivist Kathryn Ivany will introduce you to the Whale Society's files at the City of Edmonton Archives, and show you how you can explore your own questions at the archives.</p><p>​<!-- -->Doors at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm.</p><p>​<!-- -->This venue is wheelchair-accessible and has gender neutral washrooms.</p><p>​<!-- -->Taproot members get $5 off. Check your inbox for the coupon code, and if you're not already a member, <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/membership/individual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">become one here</a>.</p>

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Heads up #yegbike, winter is returning! Enjoy the nice weather this week before temps drop and snow falls again. The best way to do that is to join us and our friends for Winter Bike to Work Day! buff.ly/23M0P7P #yegevents #yeg
Headed to the Silver Skate Festival Sunday evening to enjoy snow sculptures and other works of art, take a walk on the Folk Trail, and see the Fire Sculpture burn.
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