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
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
1949-1964
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,
1964-1990
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
1949-1964
The Klondiker
Jasper Place Hotel was opened in 1952, and was extensively renovated, and renamed as The Klondiker in 1967. In 1966, Joyce Smith and her band
1964-1990
The Saxony
The Saxony was a live venue, opening in 1966. It was the largest bar in Edmonton, with 1,000 people on the main floor. It featured
Jasper Place Music Venues
Brooke Leifso Jasper Place has always featured live entertainment and music. The late shopping hours and local hotels created an atmosphere conducive to attracting touring
1990-Present
The Haven Social Club
Brooke Leifso The Haven Social Club was an independent and small act music venue from 2009 to 2013. It was beloved by local small acts,
