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Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Walterdale Bridge is a through arch bridge that crosses the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was opened in 2017, replacing the previous Walterdale Bridge (opened in 1913). The new bridge is a striking single-span steel structure featuring twin inward-leaning arches, which rise about 56 meters high and span 206 meters. It carries three lanes of northbound vehicular traffic, a sidewalk, and a separate shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. It has become an architectural landmark and an important gateway to Downtown Edmonton.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Jasper Avenue is the main street and central arterial road of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Although it has no official street number, it is aligned with 101 Avenue for most of its length. This avenue holds significant historical importance, having been Edmonton's commercial centre since 1871. It runs through the downtown core and features a mix of old heritage buildings (like the Hotel Macdonald) and modern office towers. It serves as a major public transit route (with the LRT running underneath) and a vital hub for retail, dining, entertainment, and business. The avenue has recently been undergoing revitalization projects ('Imagine Jasper Avenue') to enhance the pedestrian experience with wider sidewalks and an improved streetscape.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Violet King Henry Plaza is a prominent public square located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, just outside the Federal Building, with views of the Alberta Legislature. It was officially renamed in February 2021 to honour Violet King Henry (1929–1982), a pioneering figure in Canadian legal history.
Importance of Violet King Henry:
She was the first Black woman lawyer in Canada (admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1954).
She was the first Black person to graduate from law school at the University of Alberta.
The plaza commemorates her legacy as a trailblazer who shattered racial and gender barriers, serving as a visible reminder of her contributions and activism.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Strathcona Library is a historic branch of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) system, located in the heart of the Old Strathcona heritage district in Edmonton, Canada. Opened in 1913, it is the oldest surviving public library in Edmonton and one of the oldest in Alberta.
The building is a valuable heritage resource, constructed in a Simplified English Renaissance Revival Style and originally designed to serve not only as a library but also as a cultural centre with an auditorium and meeting rooms. Its location, near the popular Whyte Avenue and the Old Strathcona Farmer's Market, makes it a central gathering point for the local community.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
82 Avenue NW in Edmonton, Alberta, is virtually synonymous with Whyte Avenue, its more commonly used, historic name. This arterial road is the vibrant core of the Old Strathcona historic district in south-central Edmonton.
Key Points:
Cultural and Commercial Hub: Whyte Avenue is famous for its bohemian, artistic, and lively atmosphere. It is a major centre for culture, entertainment, dining, nightlife, and shopping in the city.
Heritage: The area retains many heritage buildings dating back to the time when it was the main street of the former City of Strathcona (before its amalgamation with Edmonton in 1912).
Festivals: It is the host location for numerous events, including the renowned Edmonton International Fringe Festival, the largest Fringe theatre festival in North America.
Location: It begins near the University of Alberta and is an important traffic corridor, forming part of the region's road network.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Knox Church in Edmonton refers to the historic building of the current Knox Evangelical Free Church, located in the Old Strathcona district, just north of Whyte Avenue.
Key Points:
History and Age: Originally built in 1907 as Knox Presbyterian Church, it is one of the oldest and best-preserved brick churches in Edmonton. Its construction was partially supported by Lord Strathcona, and it was one of the few large brick churches erected before the construction boom of 1911–1914.
Architecture: The building is a notable example of the Gothic Revival Style, featuring a handsome square bell tower, a cross-shaped plan, and a red-brick facade with cast stone trim.
Heritage Status: It has been designated as a Municipal Historic Resource due to its architectural value and its continuous role as a place of worship and community centre in the area.
Community Role: Today, the church remains an active part of the Old Strathcona community, opening its doors during festivals like the Fringe Festival and the Art Walk.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
"The Rescue" in Edmonton refers to a well-known commemorative sculpture located in the historic Old Strathcona district, near Whyte Avenue.
Key Points:
Type of Work: It is a bronze sculpture created by artist Danek Mozdzenski.
Theme and Location: It depicts a firefighter at the top of a ladder rescuing a young girl from a window. It is situated across from the Varscona Theatre, near the site of Strathcona's original fire hall.
Commemoration: The sculpture is part of a larger memorial plaza that pays tribute to Edmonton's fallen firefighters (Fallen Firefighters Memorial). Nearby plaques list the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Community Significance: It is a recognizable and meaningful landmark in Old Strathcona, often seen by visitors to the nearby Fringe Festival and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Princess Theatre is the oldest surviving cinema and theatre in Edmonton, located in the heart of the historic Old Strathcona district, on Whyte Avenue.
Key Points:
Historical Significance: It was constructed by John W. McKernan in 1914 and opened in 1915. It is a registered Provincial Historic Place and was considered one of the "most complete and beautiful" buildings of its kind in Western Canada.
Architecture: The three-story building features a symmetrical façade clad in British Columbia marble with classical detailing, originally including the main auditorium and a basement billiards room.
Function: Originally devoted to "high class moving pictures," vaudeville, and musical concerts, it temporarily closed in 1958 due to competition from television but was later restored and reopened. Before the COVID-19 closure, it was known as a two-screen art-house cinema (the main theatre and Princess II in the basement).
Current Status: The theatre temporarily closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, and the building has since been listed for sale, prompting community concern about the future of this cultural icon.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Rice Howard Way NW is a key street and passageway in Downtown Edmonton, Canada, known for its function as a semi-pedestrian zone and a hub of urban activity.
Key Points:
Location and Function: Located in Downtown Edmonton, it connects prominent office buildings and features spaces with restaurants and cafes. It serves as an important pedestrian thoroughfare with limited vehicular traffic, enhancing downtown's urban vibrancy.
Name and History: The name combines the former streets of Rice Street (100A Avenue) and Howard Avenue (100A Street), which have been in use since at least 1892. Its development as a pedestrian mall (originally "Rice Howard Mall") began in the mid-1960s as part of a downtown revitalization plan.
Entertainment District: A section of the Way has recently been designated an Entertainment District during the summer months. This involves full closure to vehicle traffic on weekends to allow for outdoor programming, music, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages outside licensed establishments, boosting the local economy and nightlife.
Connection Point: The area is a key spot in Edmonton's underground pedway system and has close access to the Central LRT Station.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The presence of Anne Frank in Edmonton is commemorated through several elements, focused on her story as a Holocaust victim and a symbol of hope.
Key Points:
Commemorative Statue: A bronze statue of Anne Frank is located in Light Horse Park (in the Old Strathcona area). It is a replica of the original sculpture by Dutch artist Pieter d'Hont. The statue in Light Horse Park was donated in 2021 by the Dutch Canadian Club Edmonton to honour Holocaust victims and Canada's role in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Travelling Exhibition: The Anne Frank House's travelling exhibition, "Anne Frank: A History for Today", has been hosted by the Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum (located in McKay Avenue School), bringing the history of the Holocaust and Anne Frank's story to the community and students.
Symbolism: These memorials and exhibitions serve as a powerful reminder of resilience, courage, and the importance of tolerance in the face of intolerance.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) is the emergency department responsible for fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and urgent medical assistance in the City of Edmonton.
Key Points:
Origins and History: It began as a volunteer fire corps in 1891, with the first full department established in 1906. Since 2010, it has been one of the few internationally accredited agencies in Canada (by the CFCAI).
Services: EFRS provides a wide range of services including fire suppression, water and technical rescue (confined space, structural collapse, etc.), Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) management, and response to life-threatening medical emergencies.
Historic Location: The old Strathcona Fire Hall No. 1 (built in 1909), which became Station No. 6 after the city's amalgamation, is now a historic site housing the Walterdale Theatre.
Staff and Mission: It has over 1,200 full-time employees. Its mission is to protect life, property, and the environment, aiming to be the best fire rescue service in North America.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Rogers Place is Edmonton's premier multi-use indoor arena and the core of the urban development known as the Ice District in the city's downtown.
Home of Hockey: It serves as the home rink for the Edmonton Oilers (NHL - National Hockey League) and the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL - Western Hockey League), having replaced the former Rexall Place.
Capacity & Features: It has a seating capacity of over 18,000 for hockey games and can host over 20,000 attendees for concerts and other major events. It is known for its advanced technology and a design that maximizes fan proximity to the action.
Entertainment Hub (Ice District): The arena opened in 2016 and is the centrepiece of the Ice District, a major urban redevelopment project that includes hotels, offices, residences, and a public plaza, transforming the north downtown area of Edmonton.
Notable Facts: It was notably selected as one of the two NHL "hub cities" for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
Shoppers Drug Mart (known as Pharmaprix in Quebec) is Canada's largest pharmacy retailer. In Edmonton, as elsewhere in the country, it operates as an essential "health, beauty, and convenience" retailer.
Key Points in Edmonton and Canada:
Store Type: It is a full-service store that combines pharmacy services (prescription dispensing, vaccinations, consultations) with a wide range of beauty products, personal care items, household goods, and convenience/grocery products.
Presence in Edmonton: The chain has numerous locations across Edmonton, including downtown stores and shops in major retail centres like West Edmonton Mall. Many locations offer extended hours, including some 24-hour services.
Business Model: Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations are pharmacist-owned (licensed). The company has diversified its offerings, with a growing emphasis on beauty products (BeautyBOUTIQUE) and food items, to decrease reliance on pharmaceutical sales.
Corporate Ownership: Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired in 2014 by Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's largest supermarket corporation. The stores also participate in the nationwide loyalty program, PC Optimum.
Medicine Hat Mall- LEGO DAY Two, Part one- August 20, 2016
Today #dailyvlog is up! The #GIANT #LEGO #TOY #ROBOT is finally completed!
On behalf of the Aimbot crew- Special thanks to Robin Sather from Brickville DesignWorks to making such an incredible ROBOT! It gigantic and it only took 10 hours to build- a true master!
Also thank you so much to Janine Lindboe from Medicine Hat Mall for being such an incredible host.
Also thank you to Christina Wilkinson , Colton Shiloff and Kayla Hood for helping out at the event all weekend. We couldn't have done this without you guys! IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE TO HAVE MET YOU ALL! We loved every second of this event.
That said, Please enjoy the video.
Music by: Coyote Kisses- "Ferrari"
Link: youtu.be/1ko0jELsbzY
THANK YOU GUYS FOR WATCHING!
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Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The Queen Elizabeth II Building is a prominent government office building located on the northeast corner of the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Downtown Edmonton.
Key Points:
Name: Originally known as the Federal Public Building, it was officially renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Building in September 2022 in tribute to the late monarch.
Architecture and History: It was designed in 1939 in the Art Deco style by George Heath MacDonald, though construction was delayed by World War II. It was finally built between 1955 and 1958, using Tyndall Stone from Manitoba. It is considered one of Edmonton's most significant modern buildings.
Function: It initially housed the Government of Canada's offices for Western Canada. After the Government of Alberta acquired it in 1983, it stood vacant until major renovations were completed in 2015. It now houses offices for provincial government employees and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
Public Access: The building is home to the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, which offers exhibits, a gallery, and a theatre. It is also connected to Edmonton's underground pedestrian walkway system (Pedway).
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
The intersection of 104 Street NW and Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue NW) is not just a traffic point but a historically significant and recently recognized crossroad of cultural and social importance in Edmonton.
The Original Strathcona Hub: Historically, the intersection of 104 Street (which served as the Main Street of the old City of Strathcona, also known as Calgary Trail at this point) and Whyte Avenue (the main east-west artery) was the commercial nucleus and ground zero for the community's development following the arrival of the railway in 1891.
"Pride Corner": Since May 2022, the corner has been officially proclaimed by the Mayor as Edmonton's "Pride Corner." This designation is a formal recognition of the city's LGBTQ+ community. The area became a symbol of safety, celebration, and inclusion following local activism aimed at reclaiming the space from persistent homophobic street preachers.
Commercial and Cultural Centre: The intersection is surrounded by heritage properties and remains a vital centre for the dining, retail, and nightlife that characterizes the vibrant Old Strathcona area.