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
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
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
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
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
Building after the War
Brooke Leifso Throughout the last year, people have shared stories of Jasper Place after World War II when it was a booming neighborhood for new
