Officially unveiled on September 15, 2022 this mural added some much needed colour to a previously blank wall.  Situated on the west side of the building and framing the playground’s Buddy Bench, visitors are now invited to look closely and see all the detail that artist AJA Louden included.

From the school council “We are so very grateful to have received consultation from Cree Elder Nôhkom Jo-Ann Saddleback from Maskwacis Samson – resulting in the addition of blueberries, an important plant for Nehiyawak or Plains Cree children and the white poplar, considered to be the first tree in their culture. We are also very grateful to Elder Jerry Saddleback also from Maskwacis Samson for his translation of the statement “All Children Matter” into sacred Cree syllabics for our mural. We feel that it is a fitting statement for an elementary school where truth and reconciliation should start. It is also a message that includes all children and one that embraces the diversity of our school and our community.”

Anne Frank statue a symbol of hope and optimism
“In August 2021, a statue of Anne Frank was installed in Light Horse Park as a gift from the Dutch Canadian Club Edmonton to memorialize the Holocaust and the Canadian military’s contribution to liberating Holland during the Second World War.”

Source: NSRVCS News

This online exhibition was created from a physical exhibition at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, up from November 20, 2019 to December 2020, as well as from a smaller travelling exhibition hosted by various branches of the Edmonton Public Library.

Source: Sketching History – City of Edmonton

“Streets connect and streets also divide.  The Ribbons of History project focuses on connecting both sides of 99 Street by showcasing our artists and our neighbourhood’s history with sculpture along the street, between Saskatchewan Drive and Whyte Ave.”

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“Wander Whyte Avenue, up side streets, and down back lanes to discover nearly 60 murals, graffiti walls, and street art. There’s no other neighbourhood like Old Strathcona and you won’t find this art anywhere else in Edmonton.”

Murals Guide: Old Strathcona Business Association

The Story of Joe’s Bench

by Ron Chalmers.

Joe Weinberger was the most sociable person on our block – and unfailingly positive about all of his neighbours. He was full of conversation and always was saying good things about people, behind their backs.

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Reference: Strathcona Community