Food Security in Jasper Place: Part Three
Corner stores. Paula E. Kirman Jasper Place residents often chose to make many of their grocery and other purchases in corner stores. People chose where
Learn about the History of Jasper Place
Welcome to the Jasper Place Community History!
Jasper Place is a community with a rich history, and many of its residents have been here for generations.
Find historical information about the Edmonton neighbourhood of Jasper Place by clicking on the map markers that take you to points of interest, using the search bar, or by browsing through the website. Here you will find a treasure trove of articles on the people and places of Jasper Place. The history is grounded in the stories gathered from the residents of Jasper Place throughout the years.
Jasper Place Float, n.d. (1957?).
Courtesy of the City of Edmonton Archives, EA-275-2012. Creator: Hook Signs Ltd.
Photo supplied by Steve Segal.
Store fronts located between 15507 and 15525 Stony Plain Road, 2006.
Courtesy of the City of Edmonton Archives, EA-596-902. Photographer: John M. Wetherill.
Photo supplied by Steve Segal.
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Food Security in Jasper Place: Part Two
Food and water delivery. Paula E. Kirman In a time period when food security was often precarious, many families who lived in Jasper Place, before
THE ORANGE HUB: A Site for Education Since 1935
The land upon which the building sits has been a site for learning and community gathering for almost 90 years. The Orange Hub has also
Jasper Place: Home to Black Communities Since the 1950s
Black families and individuals have been known to travel the river’s edge from downtown Edmonton, navigating their way to the communities of Jasper Place. Jasper
Jasper Place Community History: What the Project is About
We want this community to have access to its own stories and have pride in the neighbourhood. Dedication This project is dedicated to the many
PAGHABI SA BAGONG TAHANAN: Weaving Ourselves in Our New Home
Jasper Place hosts one of the city’s largest ethnic groups, Filipinos. This panel celebrates how our community weaves our culture into the tapestry of the
Food Security in Jasper Place: Part One
Gardens and farms: growing, harvesting, and foraging. Paula E. Kirman Food security is an issue that people all over Edmonton deal with, both today and
Chrystia Chomiak
Myrna Kostash Chrystia Chomiak grew up in the 1950s and 1960s in a modest bungalow in Canora, a core neighbourhood of Jasper Place. Her parents,
Getting Around in Jasper Place: Part Three
Barrel Taxi. Paula E. Kirman Barrel Taxi got its start in 1947 or 1948 at 14901 Stony Plain Road when the area was still part
Edrien (Eddie) A. Yalong
Edrien (Eddie) A. Yalong was born in the Philippines and now lives in Jasper Place with his family. His entry point to Alberta and Canada
Shirley Romany
Donna Coombs-Montrose Shirley Romany of a large singe-parent family, arrived in Canada from her native Trinidad and Tobago with early hair styling training in 1963,
Barrie Touchings
Barrie Touchings was two years old when his parents bought a house at 10450 154th Street. His paternal grandmother had come from England and grandfather
Ken (Bud) Newman
Ken (Bud) Newman was raised and attended school in the Town of Jasper Place in the 1950s and 1960s. Both of his parents had grown
Cynthia Palmaria
Cynthia Palmaria was born and raised in the Philippines. Her parents joined the first stream of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) who came to Canada in
Getting Around in Jasper Place: Part Two
Public transportation: Diamond Bus Lines and Edmonton’s Transit Systems Paula E. Kirman In our previous article, we explored the walkability of Jasper Place prior to
Jasper Place and the Black Community – Then and Now
Donna Coombs-Montrose Few places in Edmonton had greater impact on the Black Community than Jasper Place earlier in the 20th century. The Black Community has
Goitom “Tom” Fessahye
Donna Coombs-Montrose Eritrea-born Goitom “Tom” Fessahye and his wife came as refugees from Sudan to Edmonton in 1983. He refreshed his university education and completed
Getting Around in Jasper Place: Part One
Part One: Walking, cycling, or automobile – what were the most common options for daily living? Paula E. Kirman Bike lanes. Walkability. 15-minute cities. All
George Myren and Joyce Smith
Joyce Smith was born in Lethbridge, but moved to Jasper Place with her family in her mid-teens where they lived in an unfinished house on
The New West Hotel: A Musical – and Colourful – History
Paula E. Kirman and Brooke Leifso The New West Hotel was long a landmark in the Stony Plain Road area. Located at 15025 111 Avenue,
Jean Edouard Côté
Jean Edouard Côté grew up in the West End east of 149th Street, and was born in the old Misericordia Hospital. He’s a third generation
Jasper Place Department Store
Paula E. Kirman The Jasper Place Department Store opened in September 1950 at 15311 Stony Plain Road with a staff of 10 employees. The original
Danilo De Leon
Danilo De Leon is a Filipino immigrant who currently makes his home in Jasper Place. The attached transcript contains excerpts from a longer interview conducted
Joy Correia
Joy Correia was born in Kenya to parents of Indian ancestry. Her family arrived in Canada when she was five, and her parents taught for
Constance Thomas
Constance Thomas was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica and migrated to Canada in 1974 after receiving Registered Nurses (RN) training at the University Hospital
Memories of Jasper Place: Community Members Reminisce.
Paula E. Kirman For this issue, we decided to look at the history of Jasper Place in the words of people who lived in the
History of the Orange Hub
Denise Roy The corner of 156th Street and 100th Avenue is one of the many historically significant sites in the Jasper Place area. In addition
The Flag Shop
Paula E. Kirman When it comes to businesses in the Stony Plain Road area, The Flag Shop is often thought of as flagship. It is
Ritz Diner Bar and Grill: Music and Memories
Paula E. Kirman Ritz Diner Bar and Grill, previously located at 15135 Stony Plain Road, usually known as “the Ritz,” became a destination for authentic
Phyllis Bright
Phyllis Bright moved with her family to the Meadowlark (Park) neighbourhood of Jasper Place from Winnipeg because, as she explained in a recent interview, “It
The Jasper Place Connections of Edmonton’s Jewish Community
Paula E. Kirman Edmonton’s Jewish community has spent much of its history migrating further and further west, including several stops in and around the Jasper
