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How ‘Wild Bill’ Hawrelak’s name ended up on a major city park
26 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 6:10 am.
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After a three-year closure, William Hawrelak Park is up and running again this summer — and Edmonton is pretty excited. The more than 60-hectare green space is one of the river valley's gems, but how did it get its name? CBC’s Sean Newton takes a deep dive into Edmonton’s history, introducing us to William ‘Wild Bill’ Hawrelak and exploring how he shaped the city we know today.