A historic Edmonton mansion that had been on the market for more than a year has made history again. Concordia University of Edmonton announced Wednesday it has acquired the Magrath Mansion from the Braaksma family in a deal that includes the single largest individual gift the university has ever received — $1.425 million. Sid and Nellie Braaksma purchased the home in 2000 and had done extensive work on it. Nellie Braaksma said the gift to the university will continue the family's mission to keep the mansion connected to the community. Concordia University of Edmonton opened in 1921 as a small Lutheran college.

Source: CBC News August 18, 2021 22:07 UTC