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Paterson, John

John Paterson was born in Fallside, Scotland in 1887 to William Paterson. He obtained his education in Coatbridge and Dumfriesshire, Scotland. While living in Scotland John worked for John Brown and Company, the builders of Queen Mary, and for Symington's.
In 1911, John immigrated to Canada and settled in Edmonton. John lived on 97 Street, now known as Spruce Avenue, and in 1912 became an employee of the City of Edmonton. John also served in the First World War in the 49th and 202nd battalions as a sergeant machine-gunner. During his service he married Jeannie on December 20, 1916. John was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917.
John retired from the City of Edmonton as the Superintendent of the Land Department in 1952 after 40 years of service. John was also a member of the Strathcona Masonic Lodge No. 77 A.F. & A.M. in Edmonton, a past master at his home lodge, and a District Deputy of The Grand Lodge of Alberta.
Following his retirement John and his wife relocated to Victoria, British Columbia. Together they had two children, a daughter, Joan Christian Alloway and a son, William Quinton. Jeannie passed away in 1968 and John passed away on October 5, 1972 at the age of 85.

Edmonton City Dairy Ltd.

Edmonton City Dairy Ltd. (ECD) was established in 1906 by Warren W. Prevey from Elroy, Wisconsin. ECD was the first Edmonton dairy to pasteurize and deliver bottled milk in the city. Due to their early use of pasteurization, along with other food safety measures, ECD became one of the largest dairies in Alberta. In 1908 ECD became the first Edmonton based dairy to make butter. It was first incorporated in 1909 with a capital stock of $50,000. By 1923 ECD was the largest butter manufacturer in Canada and they were the first Alberta dairy to export butter to Asia. ECD would go on to produce ice cream, cheese, eggs, poultry and homogenized milk. In 1927 ECD opened their new plant on 109th Street and 101 Avenue. On top of the building was a 27 foot tall milk bottle which functioned as the plant’s condenser.

ECD was sold to Silverwood Dairies in 1948, which in 1976 was sold to Northern Alberta Dairy Pool. ECD’s plant on 109th Street was demolished in 1977.

Campbell, Duncan

Duncan Campbell (Sr.) was a resident in Edmonton in the early 1900s. He worked as a carpenter and built a bridge in Whitemud. Duncan's house was located above Whitemud Creek. Duncan was married and had children including, Mamie and Lorne, and grandchildren. His grandson was D.A. Campbell.

Minus One Club of Edmonton

The Minus One Club of Edmonton was established in 1965 to provide a setting for people who were widowed, divorced, or separated to socialize and feel comfortable with their relationship status. In addition to dances, the Club also organized various events including camping and retreats for members and their families. The Minus One Club continues to operate, though the Club had opened its membership to include anyone who would like to join over the age of 18, regardless of relationship status.

Chalmers, John J.

John J. Chalmers was born on June 16,1939 in Edmonton to John W. "Jack" Chalmers and Dorothy Chalmers. John was one of six children. He earned both his B.Ed and M.Ed at the University of Alberta. John had a career as a teacher, education consultant, and administrator. During the 1970s he was the Acting Coordinator of Communications for The Alberta Teachers' Association. He was also the editor of ATA Magazine, the official publication of The Alberta Teachers' Association and was an editor for other publications. John was also a writer and historian. After his retirement John became part-time Historian for Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009.

John is married to Linda Chalmers and has two daughters and four grandsons.

Edmonton Stamp Club

The Edmonton Stamp Collector's Club, also known as the Edmonton Stamp Club, was established in 1912 by a group of philatelists. The Club is registered as Life Chapter #6 of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada and Chapter #680 of the American Philatelic Society. With the objective of "the promotion of the benefits of stamp collecting," the Club meets monthly to organize events and speakers regarding stamp collecting on both amateur and professional levels. The Edmonton Stamp Club hosts an annual Spring National Stamp Show with a different theme each year. The Edmonton Stamp Club also publishes a newsletter, "The Bulletin" and produced a 10 part video program called "Uncle Albert's Stamp Collection" which was broadcast in 1982.

Worthington, W.

W. [Willard?] Worthington was a resident of Edmonton. He worked as a coal mine pit boss and later became owner of a mine.

Carmichael Family

The Carmichael family consisted of Norman Carmichael, his wife and two children, Glen Carmichael and Mary Marie Carmichael. Their homestead was located in Rocky Rapids near Stony Plain, Alberta. Mary Marie and Glen relocated to Edmonton. Mary Marie married John W. "Jack" Horan, an M.L.A. for Jasper Place in the 1960s. Glen taught school at Spruce Grove for 26 years.

Lowell, Harry

Harry Lowell was a citizen of Edmonton and worked as a building mechanic at City Hall.

Brausen, Donna

Donna Bruasen is a resident of Alberta. She was born to Ralph and Lois Brausen and has five siblings. Her grandparents were Frank and Mary Kuntz and Hank and Lizzie Brausen.

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