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"Metro (Matt) Prokopchuk"

Metro (Matt) Prokopchuk (June 14, 1913 – April 14, 2012) was a local character who was well-known and loved in the Town of Athabasca. He was a resident of Athabasca Extendicare in his later years and his regular daily rounds walking around Athabasca took him to the Burger Bar (where he had a table) among other places. Shy and gentle, he shoveled snow and raked leaves for a cup of coffee. His route home took him up 53rd Street past Della McLean's Red Roof Gallery. He would stop to smoke a cigarette, sitting on a bench placed half-way up the hill and this is where she came to know him and now remembers him. Della wrote: "A Tribute to Matt. Who is going to clear the snow from the sidewalks and rake the leaves in the fall? Matt has left us, his work finally done. Everyone knew the man who walked for miles in the bush and never got lost, who directed traffic when he pleased, corrected children when they misbehaved, and claimed his table at the Burger Bar. He was a shy and gentle man but take away his snow-clearing rights and he was most annoyed. Matt was our friend, tho few words were ever exchanged and no matter how many offers of a new jacket, he stuck with his faded red New Holland jacket and orange toque. Matt's territory was large and his frequent visits to clear snow at the Burger Bar and 49th Street Grill (formerly Georgio's) were often rewarded with coffee and snacks. When his work was done, he would climb the hill and stop halfway for a smoke. He would sit on the bench,m cross his knees, bend one arm up in the very same pose every day. The bench is empty now, but our community will be full of delightful stories of the man with the orange toque and the faded red jacket for years to come."

McLean, Della

"Frank and Dorothy Appleby"

Watercolour painting of Frank and Dorothy Appleby which was a planning piece for an acrylic painting of the couple that is now hanging in Athabasca University Governing Council Chambers. Frank Appleby was MLA for Athabasca in 1971 and was one of several people including then Mayor Herman Leicht, instrumental in locating Athabasca University in the Town of Athabasca.

McLean, Della

Brick school classroom

Painting of a classroom in the Athabasca Brick School that was used as studio space by the Athabasca Art Club. Harry Wolfarth, art instructor with the Dept. of Extension, U of A, used to travel to rural Alberta to teach painting.

Margot Kindt

Brotherhood of Mankind and Calgary Public School Education Centre Building

The item consists of a photograph of the sculptures commonly known as the Family of Man with the Calgary Public School Education Centre Building in the background. photograph was taken of sculptures at 515 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary;Stamped in black on the verso is "Property of City Clerk, October 1/70, EB, Kindly Return;These sculptures are commonly known as the "Family of Man;The artist for the sculptures was Mario Armengol;Written in pencil on the verso is "Cal. Public School Education Centre;The Calgary Public School Education Centre Building is in the background;This photo appears to have been taken in the spring or summer of 1970

God the Creator Drawing

  • PAA PR3824
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  • 1955

The watercolour drawing depicts Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as God the Father or Creator. The draft drawing was created by Julian Bucmaniuk in 1955 for use as the basis for the decoration of St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta.

Bucmaniuk, Julian

St. Paul's United Church Drama

A St. Paul's United Church Young People's Drama, "Look Out Lizzie", held at Grande Prairie High School. Actors and actresses include (L to R): Bob Littleton, Janet Ophus, Margaret O'Brien, Joan Bellamy, Jim Henning, George Simpson, Albert Given, and Georgina Given (also Director).

Tom Hubert

Tom Hubert playing his accordion in Jasper Park. Tom was a bachelor who left his estate to the community. Consequently, he has a park in DeBolt named after him.

Used in "Across the Smoky", p. 272. See also photograph 116.09.01.02.062.

Highland Dancers

Highland Dance Troupe, from L-R John A. Croken, Denis Croken, Mary Marwchuck (from the Edmonton Orphanage), Mary Rathwell, Betty Croken

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