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In Remembrance: Irene Blain
It is with deep sadness that the family of Irene Blain announce her unexpected passing on March 16, 2021 at the age of 67. Predeceased by her parents and sister Marion, Irene will be sadly missed by Paul, her husband of 44 years, sister Shirley as well as numerous extended family and close friends.
Irene is one of the few who can say that they were born, raised and lived in the same home for their entire life, right here in West Jasper Sherwood community. Thus, it was natural that she would develop a passion for the success of our community.
After completing her high school at Jasper Place HS, she worked at U of A until the early 90's when she left to care for her mother and sister. Following her mother's passing in 2000, she began to volunteer and organize community responses to civics issues.
One of her earliest concerns was the deterioration of businesses along Stony Plain Road, and the negative public perception that was building. Soon after, she joined the Community League as the Civics Director where she put her extensive knowledge of provincial and municipal development regulations and processes to effective use. She organized many presentations to City committees and to Council.
In the last few years, she served the community league as President, Civics Director and Secretary.
Always a gardener for both flowers and food, planting perennials and shrubs. Her specialty was Saskatoon-rhubarb-raspberry combo canned or frozen, Saskatoons fresh from the U-Pick and the rest fresh right out of the garden.
She always shared her life with her kitties, treating them like royalty. She also had a small cat sitting service so she could love on even more kitties.
Lastly, I wanted to express my condolences to Paul, her marriage partner of 44 years. He relates how much he appreciated both her serious side and her sense of humour. He also related her support for his interests, such as designing and building hovercraft. As much as her friends and supporters in the community will miss her, we know that she has left the largest loss with Paul.
Peter Doell with Paul Blain
Click to read an article about Irene, written by Dawne Colwell
Shakespeare in Our Community
Join us for Shakespeare in Our Community, on August 28 at 7:30 PM
Edmonton's own Free Will Players will present "MacBeth", in a 70 minute production that is fast, fun, and accessible, keeping the spirit of Shakespeare's words and stories alive. This unique, lovingly told rendition will be enjoyed by everyone from the occasional to the well-read Shakespeare fan.
A dessert food truck will be available.
The event is planned for outdoors, weather permitting, at our Community Hall (9620-152 Street). If weather is not suitable for outdoors, it will be held in the hall building.
Admission: Donations will be collected for Jasper Place Wellness Centre
Green Shack 2021
Please note: Start date has changed. July 12th is the updated start date.
The Green Shack program is coming to Arthur Elliot Park playground (9620 - 152 Street) again this year, starting July 12 - August 27 and continuing Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 5:30 PM.
This program is targeted for children aged 6-12, but all children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend.
Each day of the week you will get active and experience a variety of crafts, games, sports, and free play! The City of Edmonton would like to acknowledge that our programs respectfully take place on Treaty 6 Territory, and Metis Nation Region 4.
Check out the poster, and find more information at edmonton.ca/Greenshacks.
Reimagining West Jasper Sherwood
Help us reimagine the kind of community we can create together?
Whether you have lived in our community for decades or recently moved in, you have a role to play in this next chapter. The West Jasper/Sherwood Community League is renewing itself. This survey will be the first of many steps, and we hope you'll participate!
Please complete the following survey by August 6th for your chance to win prizes from local businesses and to be a part of shaping our community's future.
Leave a message at 780.483.2815 to request a paper copy.
Questions? Email Reimagine@westjaspersherwood.ca.
Jasper Place Community History Project
Ground Zero Productions is just getting started on a community history project.
They aim to create a Community Collection of oral history interviews, videos and photos of the people that have lived in Jasper Place. They are gathering Indigenous stories, stories of the first settlers, and of people who just arrived. They also want the stories of people who just arrived and remember their first impressions of their new home. These parts of our history will be documented, archived and shared back with the community.
Check them out at http://jasperplacehistory.org/.
If you’re interested in sharing your memories of the Jasper Place, or if you have old photos and memorabilia, please contact the project at jasperplacehistory@outlook.com.