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10045 - 156 Street.
On 15 March 1935, it was decided that the Stony Plain School District be divided into two districts; one to be called West Jasper Place School District No. 4679.
In July of that same year, a contract went to the lowest bidder to build a five-room school at a cost of $12,600, to be completed in 48 days. Enrolment in the new school was 135 pupils, with 5 teachers. There was a steady increase in pupils over the years, with 1946 showing an enrolment of 735. Due to the increasing enrolment, two additional buildings were constructed to the west of the original school. The first was built during World War II and later, a two-storey building was constructed to house the high school. The school continued to provide education until its demolition in 1980.
This plaque is placed in commemoration of the establishment of West Jasper Place School District No. 4679. Gratitude is expressed to all of the outstanding principals and dedicated staff as well as past students, parents, residents and officials of West Jasper Place.
Education continues to be provided at this site through the Grant MacEwan College Centre for the Arts, a fine building and an excellent place of learning.

10176 - 117 Street.
On this site once stood the Wesley Church. During its life it had seen its share of change. First opened on January 26, 1913 as a Methodist Church, the total cost of the property at that time including furnishings was estimated at $40,000. In 1918 the church basement became a laundromat during an influenza epidemic. Washing machines were set up and women in the congregation came in to do laundry for families who were ill.
As a result of an amalgamation in 1925 of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalists, Wesley became the Wesley United Church. In 1971 the church merged with the Robertson United Church to become the Robertson - Wesley United Church operating out of the Robertson location. Also in 1971, the Wesley Church was sold to the Canadian Native Friendship Center. The church was used by the Native Friendship Center up to 1988 as a boxing facility in addition to providing emergency food and clothing to the local indigenous community. From 1988 on the church was used sparingly and purchased and sold by various individuals until its demolition in August 1996.
The Wesley United Church maintained its reputation through the years of being a "friendly church" and members of its congregation enjoyed a great sense of belonging. It was a church home to many prominent Edmontonians through the years such as authoress Nellie McClung and businessman W.J. McGrath and Merrill Muttart. The English Gothic Revival style church was a unique fixture on the Edmonton landscape.

10176 - 117 Street.
On this site once stood the Wesley Church. During its life it had seen its share of change. First opened on January 26, 1913 as a Methodist Church, the total cost of the property at that time including furnishings was estimated at $40,000. In 1918 the church basement became a laundromat during an influenza epidemic. Washing machines were set up and women in the congregation came in to do laundry for families who were ill.
As a result of an amalgamation in 1925 of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalists, Wesley became the Wesley United Church. In 1971 the church merged with the Robertson United Church to become the Robertson - Wesley United Church operating out of the Robertson location. Also in 1971, the Wesley Church was sold to the Canadian Native Friendship Center. The church was used by the Native Friendship Center up to 1988 as a boxing facility in addition to providing emergency food and clothing to the local native community. From 1988 on the church was used sparingly and purchased and sold by various individuals until its demolition in August 1996.
The Wesley United Church maintained its reputation through the years of being a "friendly church" and members of its congregation enjoyed a great sense of belonging. It was a church home to many prominent Edmontonians through the years such as authoress Nellie McClung and businessman W.J. McGrath and Merrill Muttart. The English Gothic Revival style church was a unique fixture on the Edmonton landscape.

12130 River Valley Road.
In 1896 the Edmonton Country Club established, for its own members, a golf course south of Hardisty House, which became their club's headquarters. Hardisty House burned down in 1906, and in 1907 the golf links site was moved slightly to the west and a nine-hole course was created. The Edmonton Country Club operated these links until 1912. In that year the City of Edmonton bought for the Hudson's Bay Company the original golf links, as well as the area which is now Victoria Park.
In May, 1914, Victoria Park was officially opened with the nine-hold Municipal Golf Links being established at the same time. By 1927 the course had expanded to 18 holes, and by 1950 it was again expanded to 27 holes. Victoria has the distinction of being the first Municipal Golf Course in Canada.

109 Street & 80 Avenue.
The Tipton Gyro Park is named in honour of former Alderman John G. Tipton. This park was officially opened on June 21, 1924. Fulfilling their slogan, "Playgrounds for Children", this became the third of nine parks built in the city by the Edmonton Gyro Club. The Gyros also provided regular maintenance and supervision of all the parks during the playground season of May 24th to August 31st. Their care of the equipment is evident, as some of the original slides are still being used. Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of children, and adults too, have enjoyed this and the other Gyro Parks. Responsibility for the Gyro Parks was later assumed by the City.

109 Street & 80 Avenue.
The Tipton Gyro Park is named in honour of former Alderman John G. Tipton. This park was officially opened on June 21, 1924. Fulfilling their slogan, "Playgrounds for Children", this became the third of nine parks built in the city by the Edmonton Gyro Club. The Gyros also provided regular maintenance and supervision of all the parks during the playground season of May 24th to August 31st. Their care of the equipment is evident, as some of the original slides are still being used. Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of children, and adults too, have enjoyed this and the other Gyro Parks. Responsibility for the Gyro Parks was later assumed by the City.

109 Street & 80 Avenue.
The Tipton Gyro Park is named in honour of former Alderman John G. Tipton. This park was officially opened on June 21, 1924. Fulfilling their slogan, "Playgrounds for Children", this became the third of nine parks built in the city by the Edmonton Gyro Club. The Gyros also provided regular maintenance and supervision of all the parks during the playground season of May 24th to August 31st. Their care of the equipment is evident, as some of the original slides are still being used. Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of children, and adults too, have enjoyed this and the other Gyro Parks. Responsibility for the Gyro Parks was later assumed by the City.

109 Street & 80 Avenue.
The Tipton Gyro Park is named in honour of former Alderman John G. Tipton. This park was officially opened on June 21, 1924. Fulfilling their slogan, "Playgrounds for Children", this became the third of nine parks built in the city by the Edmonton Gyro Club. The Gyros also provided regular maintenance and supervision of all the parks during the playground season of May 24th to August 31st. Their care of the equipment is evident, as some of the original slides are still being used. Over the decades, hundreds of thousands of children, and adults too, have enjoyed this and the other Gyro Parks. Responsibility for the Gyro Parks was later assumed by the City.

9921 - 104 Street.
A frame house was built on this site in 1887, and Alex Taylor lived in it from 1888 until his death in 1916. From 1884 to 1891 the central switchboard for the Edmonton District Telephone Co. was located on this property.
Mr. Taylor founded the first electric light company, is given credit for the first telegraph line in Edmonton and was co-founder of the first newspaper, The Bulletin.
In his long and varied career he served as a Clerk for the Supreme Court, postmaster and member of the school board from 1898 - 1909 (as chairman from 1899 - 1909).

11020 - 99 Avenue.
Built in 1888 on this site, Edmonton's first separate school to come into being under Northwest Territories legislation was operated by the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus. Its first board included George Roy, chairman, L. Kelly, treasurer and A. Prince, secretary.