Edmonton OK's historian laureate (Canada)
The city is touting a newly created post as history in the making.
Council yesterday approved plans to hire a historian laureate to chronicle the city's past, present and future, making Edmonton the first Canadian city to create such a role.
The city will now search for a candidate, with a historian's background, to fill the two-year position, which includes a $5,000 annual honorarium.
Michael Payne, the city's archivist, said as the first historian laureate appointed by a Canadian municipality, Edmonton will take centre stage in the nation for its commitment to preserving and celebrating history.
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Council yesterday approved plans to hire a historian laureate to chronicle the city's past, present and future, making Edmonton the first Canadian city to create such a role.
The city will now search for a candidate, with a historian's background, to fill the two-year position, which includes a $5,000 annual honorarium.
Michael Payne, the city's archivist, said as the first historian laureate appointed by a Canadian municipality, Edmonton will take centre stage in the nation for its commitment to preserving and celebrating history.