David A
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A lot of good ideas put forth here for potential uses, the data centre one is intriguing.
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constance_chlore
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New ‘Save the old RAM’ task force calls to suspend demolition of former Edmonton museum
New ‘Save the old RAM’ task force calls to suspend demolition of former Edmonton museum | CityNews Edmonton
The former Royal Alberta Museum building has sat empty in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood for almost a decade, and the province has it slated for demolition.
edmonton.citynews.ca
Yeggy
Active Member
The thought of this being torn down is gutting.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Douglas Cardinal and Phillip Currie are on the Save The Old RAM team.
Are the UCP paying heed?
www.ctvnews.ca
Are the UCP paying heed?
Advocate group stands up for the original Royal Alberta Museum
Some Alberta communities have formed a task force to ask the provincial government to consider alternatives to demolishing the original Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) building.
www.ctvnews.ca
David A
Senior Member
Its unfortunate the UCP seems to have been unresponsive so far to what has been put forward by various businesses who seem interested in taking over this building.
Although perhaps privately there is some consideration or discussion happening. It would save the government money by not having to pay for demolition and they would get something for the building also, so it seems like a good idea.
Although perhaps privately there is some consideration or discussion happening. It would save the government money by not having to pay for demolition and they would get something for the building also, so it seems like a good idea.
supaflyryguy
Active Member
I suspect someone with ties to UCP has already been promised a lucrative, grossly overpriced demolition contract.
jason403
Active Member
Would be nice to see it torn down and housing be built in it's place. Would be prime real estate to raise some significant property taxes.
constance_chlore
Active Member
It's Glenora. I wouldn't hold my breath for multi-unit housing.
Platinum107
Senior Member
In this area? Yeah sure, if the developer wants to be tied up in law suits for years on end.
I hate hate HATE that the government is so dead set on tearing this building down. There must be some sort of deal behind the scenes for demolition or something?? With so many influential and talented people creating proposals to save this, the fact that they can't at least come to the table to discuss possibilities is so selfish and disgusting
kcantor
Senior Member
For those that might want to show the old RAM some love today:
Media Advisory
February 12, 2025
Edmonton’s fifth Heart Bomb slated for Old Royal Alberta Museum
Edmonton - Despite cold weather being called for Valentine’s Day, the Save the Old RAM Task Force has called for a “Heart Bomb” of the former Royal Alberta Museum. “Heart Bombing” is an international movement begun in Buffalo, New York in 2013 when members of the public gathered and affixed hearts to a threatened building to indicate their concern and affection. Edmonton held its first Heart Bomb in 2017, and this year, the ‘Old RAM’ is the subject in response to the Province’s plans to demolish it in April or May.
People are invited to bring their own Heart Bombs. As well, an email campaign has garnered requests from as far away as Ottawa to have volunteers to fill out and place Heart Bombs on their behalf. They will be attached on the ‘Fence of Death’ surrounding the building which say, “Sending love to the Old RAM from: __________, Alberta #SavetheoldRAM”. A 25-passenger shuttle bus from Cold Shot Bus Lines will be on-site for warming up and to prepare Heart Bombs.
What: Heart Bomb the Old RAM - attach hearts to the construction fence
Where: Old Royal Alberta Museum - 12845-102 Avenue, Edmonton
When: 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Who: Save the Old RAM Task Force and members of the public
Opened in 1967 as the Provincial Museum of Alberta, the facility marked Alberta’s premier celebration of Canada’s Centennial and stood out as a crown jewel when Alberta had few architecturally significant buildings. The building was a state-of-the-art facility using iconic Canadian materials, including Tyndall Stone from Manitoba, Ontario marble and Québec black granite. In 2005, the museum received royal patronage from Queen Elizabeth II when it was renamed the Royal Alberta Museum. Closed in 2015, the Province announced on August 1, plans to demolish the building in the spring of 2025—without consulting Alberta publics or First Nations and Métis. The Save the Old RAM Task Force was formed to re-purpose and save the building.
Media Advisory
February 12, 2025
Edmonton’s fifth Heart Bomb slated for Old Royal Alberta Museum
Edmonton - Despite cold weather being called for Valentine’s Day, the Save the Old RAM Task Force has called for a “Heart Bomb” of the former Royal Alberta Museum. “Heart Bombing” is an international movement begun in Buffalo, New York in 2013 when members of the public gathered and affixed hearts to a threatened building to indicate their concern and affection. Edmonton held its first Heart Bomb in 2017, and this year, the ‘Old RAM’ is the subject in response to the Province’s plans to demolish it in April or May.
People are invited to bring their own Heart Bombs. As well, an email campaign has garnered requests from as far away as Ottawa to have volunteers to fill out and place Heart Bombs on their behalf. They will be attached on the ‘Fence of Death’ surrounding the building which say, “Sending love to the Old RAM from: __________, Alberta #SavetheoldRAM”. A 25-passenger shuttle bus from Cold Shot Bus Lines will be on-site for warming up and to prepare Heart Bombs.
What: Heart Bomb the Old RAM - attach hearts to the construction fence
Where: Old Royal Alberta Museum - 12845-102 Avenue, Edmonton
When: 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Who: Save the Old RAM Task Force and members of the public
Opened in 1967 as the Provincial Museum of Alberta, the facility marked Alberta’s premier celebration of Canada’s Centennial and stood out as a crown jewel when Alberta had few architecturally significant buildings. The building was a state-of-the-art facility using iconic Canadian materials, including Tyndall Stone from Manitoba, Ontario marble and Québec black granite. In 2005, the museum received royal patronage from Queen Elizabeth II when it was renamed the Royal Alberta Museum. Closed in 2015, the Province announced on August 1, plans to demolish the building in the spring of 2025—without consulting Alberta publics or First Nations and Métis. The Save the Old RAM Task Force was formed to re-purpose and save the building.
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Platinum107
Senior Member
After work I'll try to stop by and leave a heart!
David A
Senior Member
It would probably be preferable for the nearby residents if this was developed into a nice commercial space with a variety of retail and other services rather than turned be into an empty lot that would more likely eventually become high density housing in the future.
SarcasticMarmot
Active Member
I think its important to remember that the RAM site does not exist in isolation. It's a shared space with Government House, a national historic site, which includes the mansion, carriage house, greenhouse, and other bits (Korean pavilion, totem pole, etc.). The RAM space will almost certainly not just be given to a private developer for housing or a strip mall. I love the ideas brought forward, but they will need to work in concert with the other GoA facilities on the site. Thanks to everyone that is trying to save it!
David A
Senior Member
You want to bet? I feel the current government would gladly give it to their cronies for a strip mall and a gas station, it seems they don't care what Edmontonians think about this.
Gus Haynes
Active Member
From Heritage Forward: