1949-1964
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,
1949-1964
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
1949-1964
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
1949-1964
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
1949-1964
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
1964-1990
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
1949-1964
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
1913-1949
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
1949-1964
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
Jasper Place Sports Centre
When built Jasper Place Sports Centre hosted large concerts to screaming teen masses. 1963 was a great year for a young rock and roll loving
