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Papastew

Papastew, pronounced PAH-PAH-STAY-OH. Papastew was a highly respected leader of the Papaschase Band #136 and signed an adhesion to Treaty 6 in 1877. Papastew translates to large woodpecker.

Read the full blog post from the City of Edmonton about the history behind the Ward name papastew.

Photo: Sally Hammell