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Emery Dosdall

  • EPSAM-0044
  • Person
  • Superintendent 1995-2001

Emery Dosdall is the ninth Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools.

Empire Youth Movement

  • EPSAM-0092
  • Corporate body
  • 1937-195?

The Empire Youth Movement, later known as the Commonwealth Youth Movement, was established by Frederick James Ney and provided opportunities for students to tour other countries.

Esther Starkman School

  • EPSAM-0276
  • Corporate body
  • 2009-

Named after former Edmonton Public School Board Trustee, Esther Starkman, who had a 30 year teaching career with Edmonton Public Schools. Starkman had a lifelong passion for education, literacy awareness and community service that has had a significant impact on our city.

Evansdale School

  • EPSAM-0244
  • Corporate body
  • 1971-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The neighbourhood was named in honour of H.M. Evans, Mayor of Edmonton in 1918. Mr. Evans was also president of the Edmonton Board of Trade in 1916.

Named after the residential neighbourhood that it was constructed in. Named after Harry Marshall Erskine Evans (1876-1973) who was the mayor of Edmonton in 1918. Evans was president of Edmonton Board of Trade in 1916, Chairman of the Alberta Coal Commission in 1925, and served as financial advisor to the provincial government. He received the Order of the British Empire in 1946.

Facilities

  • EPSAM-0103
  • Corporate body

Fairview School

  • EPSAM-0208
  • Corporate body
  • 1915-1958

In 1948, the Superintendent Ross Sheppard suggested North Delton School be renamed Fairview to avoid confusion following the completion of the new Delton School.

Finance

  • EPSAM-0098
  • Corporate body

Florence Hallock School

  • EPSAM-0277
  • Corporate body
  • 2009-

Named after Florence Hallock, an early Supervisor of Home Economics.

Forest Heights School

  • EPSAM-0278
  • Corporate body
  • 1949-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. The first Forest Heights School opened in the Dundonald Presbyterian Church at the corner of 79 Street and 102 Avenue September 1, 1915 and operated until 1920. Two classrooms were added to the original church in the early 1920s. Outdoor bathrooms were used until the 1940s, as there was no water or sewer connection in the area. Additions were added to the school in 1954, 1956, and 1968.

Fraser School

  • EPSAM-0279
  • Corporate body
  • 1984-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. John Fraser (1840-1919), was the son of Hudson's Bay officer Colin Fraser. Fraser apprenticed at the Hudson's Bay Company as a boat builder and dog driver. In 1871, Fraser move to the "lower settlement," (now known as Highlands neighbourhood) and settled there.

Fulton Place School

  • EPSAM-0280
  • Corporate body
  • 1960-2010

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. Fulton Place is named after Fulton Creek, which runs through the ravine on the west boundary. An addition was added to the school in 1964.

G. Guidon

  • EPSAM-0144
  • Person

Artist.

Garneau School

  • EPSAM-0087
  • Corporate body
  • 1913-1954

Garneau School is named after Laurent Garneau, a Métis person who fought with Louis Riel in the Red River Resistance of 1870. Garneau came to Edmonton in 1874, where he settled with his wife, Eleanor, on river lot 7. Garneau was a successful entrepreneur.

Garth Worthington School

  • EPSAM-0411
  • Corporate body
  • 2022-

Named after Garth Worthington. He was a lifelong musician and singer who shared his love of music both in and outside the classroom. During his 33-year career with Edmonton Public Schools, he served as a Teacher, assistant supervisor of music, consultant and music curriculum coordinator. He mentored many students and advocated for music programming and performance opportunities throughout the Division and city. He was one of the creators of 'Night of Music', an annual showcase of students from Edmonton Public Schools. For over 20 years, Worthington also worked with the Edmonton Centennial Singers, a choir of students from across the city.

George H. Luck School

  • EPSAM-0245
  • Corporate body
  • 1992-

The school was named after George Henry Luck, who was born in Edmonton in 1929 and attended Edmonton Public Schools. He earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1951 and a M.Sc. in Soil Mechanics in 1953. In 1966, George Luck joined Edmonton Public Schools as Director of Planning and became Assistant Superintendent of school facilities until 1980. In 1983, he was elected to the Edmonton Public School Board where served for nine years as Chairman and Vice chairman and was an active member in the community.

George McKee

  • EPSAM-0029
  • Person
  • Superintendent 1924-1940

George McKee is the third Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. McKee was appointed in 1924. He remained in this capacity for 17 years until his retirement in 1940. Periods of stability, depression and financial cutbacks were experienced during his tenure.

In his first year as Superintendent, McKee participated in opening ceremonies for three new schools: Garneau, Riverdale and Frank Scott (later renamed Eastwood). McKee was well liked by the teachers and remarkably few teachers resigned or left the Division during his time as Superintendent.

George P. Nicholson School

  • EPSAM-0246
  • Corporate body
  • 2002-

Named after George P. Nicholson, who was an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee and the first Edmonton-born educator to become Associate Superintendent of Edmonton Public Schools. A graduate from the University of Alberta with B.A and B.Ed degrees, while teaching at his first school, Parkallen in 1956, he became passionate about Alberta Teachers Association politics. After being the principal of Harry Ainlay High School for eight years, he retired in 1992. Following his retirement, he was elected to School Board trustee four times, elected Chairman of the Board for five consecutive years. Additionally, he served as vice-chairman and chairman of the Education and Conference Committees. Nicholson was very influential on the provincial School Facilities Task Force and as a result of his work and advocacy for improved school buildings, there is heightened awareness across Alberta of the need for facility upgrading. George Peter Nicholson passed away July 16, 2011 at the age of 79.

Glendale School

  • EPSAM-0247
  • Corporate body
  • 1951-2021

Built by West Jasper Place School District No 4679. Additions were added to the school in 1956 and 1973.

Glengarry School

  • EPSAM-0248
  • Corporate body
  • 1963-

An addition was added to the school in 1967. Glengarry, meaning "a rough water glen," was named after a glen in Invernesshire, Scotland. An addition was added to the school in 1967.

Glenora School

  • EPSAM-0197
  • Corporate body
  • 1940-

A theory of name origin is that Glenora originated from the Scottish word “glen”, meaning valley, and the French “or”, meaning gold, because Glenora contains three ravines which lead to the North Saskatchewan River, where it is still possible to pan for gold. In March 1931, Superintendent McKee recommended a new school be built on property owned by the Board between 102 and 103 Avenues and 135 and 136 Streets. The School was to accommodate 279 students in grades 1-6, with grades 7 & 8 going to Oliver or Westmount. McKee recommended that the exterior match the neighbourhoods architecture. Present Glenora Elementary School was officially opened November 14, 1940 by Mr. A. E. Ottewell, Chairman of the Edmonton Public School Board.

Glenora School [old]

  • EPSAM-0198
  • Corporate body
  • 1918-1958

The temporary first Glenora School was built in 1918, located at 128 Street and Stony Plain Road. It was moved from its original site when the new Westmount School was built. The building still stands today, a wood frame structure housing a a Baptist Church. Following the opening of the New Glenora School, the Old Glenora School was converted into a multi-family residence. In 1948, Edmonton Public Schools opened the Old Glenora School once again for grades 1 and 2.

Glenrose School Hospital

  • EPSAM-0249
  • Corporate body
  • 1966-

The Glenrose School Hospital offers comprehensive healthcare and education for children disabled either physically or mentally.

Gold Bar School

  • EPSAM-0281
  • Corporate body
  • 1959-

Named after the neighbourhood it was constructed in. The name Gold Bar was in common usage when the neighbourhood was officially named in 1956. The name references early prospectors who panned for gold along the North Saskatchewan River. An addition was added to the school in 1961.

Grace Martin School

  • EPSAM-0282
  • Corporate body
  • 1972-

Named after Grace Martin McEachern, Edmonton's oldest teacher. First taught at Oliver School in Ellerslie in 1917.

Grandview Heights School

  • EPSAM-0283
  • Corporate body
  • 1961-

Named after the residential neighbourhood the school was constructed in. The name refers to the view of the river valley and the ravine that borders the area.

Great Western Garment Company

  • EPSAM-0195
  • Corporate body
  • 1911 - 2004

Established January 30, 1911 in Edmonton AB. The plant closed in March 2004.

Greenfield School

  • EPSAM-0284
  • Corporate body
  • 1967-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Herbert Greenfield (1867-1949), leader of the United Farmers of Alberta Party, was Premier of Alberta from 1921-1925. He was born in England and came to Alberta to homestead in 1906. After his retirement from politics, Greenfield became a successful businessman in the oil industry. An addition was added to the school in 1971.

Greenview School

  • EPSAM-0285
  • Corporate body
  • 1980-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. Greenview overlooks the Mill Woods Golf Course. Additions were added to the school in 1981 and 1982.

Grovenor School

  • EPSAM-0286
  • Corporate body
  • 1949-

Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. An addition was added to the school in 1956.

H.A. Gray School

  • EPSAM-0082
  • Corporate body
  • 1913-1984

Opened to students in 1914. The school was named after the first Anglican Bishop in Edmonton, Henry Allen Gray. Gray later became an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee and Provincial Judge. An addition was added to the school in 1955.

Hardisty School

  • EPSAM-0250
  • Corporate body
  • 1957-

Named after Richard Hardisty (1831-1889) who was the chief factor of Fort Edmonton from 1872 to 1882. He began working for the Hudson's Bay Company in 1849, his role there made him one of Edmonton's pioneers. In 1874, he built the first house outside the walls of the fort and in 1888 he was appointed Alberta's first senator. Hardisty came from a family of fur traders. Hardisty dealt with the depleting buffalo population in Alberta and the threat of hunger by establishing the Hudson Bay Co. Cattle Ranches. Additions were added to the school in 1960 and 1968.

Harry Ainlay School

  • EPSAM-0187
  • Corporate body
  • 1966-

Harry Ainlay was born in Brussels, Ontario in 1887. After earning a teacher’s certificate, he came to Edmonton in 1912. Ainlay returned to teaching in 1920, working at Queen Alexandra High School, Garneau High School and Strathcona High School. Ainlay was first elected as an Alderman in 1931 for a two year term and was re-elected in 1933, but lost in the 1935 election. He ran for mayor in 1935, 1936, and 1937, but was defeated each time. He returned to municipal politics and won a seat as an Alderman in 1941 and again in 1943. Halfway through his term as Alderman, he stepped down and ran for Mayor in the 1945 election. He won and served as Mayor until 1949. An addition was added to the school in 1968.

Harry Turner

  • EPSAM-0066
  • Person
  • Secretary-Treasurer Sep 1930-Dec 1955

Hazel Newcom

  • EPSAM-0145
  • Person

Photographer.

Hazeldean School

  • EPSAM-0251
  • Corporate body
  • 1950-

Additions were added to the school in 1954, 1957 and 1972. Named after the residential neighbourhood that it was constructed in.

High Park School

  • EPSAM-0252
  • Corporate body
  • 1954-2007

An addition was added to the building in 1960. Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in.

Highlands School

  • EPSAM-0086
  • Corporate body
  • 1913-

Additions were made to the building in 1954 and 2021. Named after the residential neighbourhood it was constructed in. In the 1880s, this area was known as "lower settlement." In 1910 real estate developers Magrath, Holgate and Company sponsored a contest to select a name for the district. The judges awarded the prize of $50 in gold to a 19 year old law clerk, S. Loughlin, who suggested the name "The Highlands," which is descriptive of its position on the banks above the North Saskatchewan River.

Hillcrest School

  • EPSAM-0288
  • Corporate body
  • 1963-

Constructed by West Jasper Place School District No. 4679. Annexed to Edmonton Public Schools in 1964.

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