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Paula KirmanJuly 28 was the Feast of St. Alphonsa, and the St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in the west end held a celebration that included a procession. -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/catholic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#catholic</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/christian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#christian</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/StAlphonsa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StAlphonsa</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/religion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#religion</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/edmonton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#edmonton</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegphotographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegphotographer</a>

Paula KirmanJuly 22, 2024 A picket aimed at Covenant Health for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, organized by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) at the Misericordia and Villa Caritas. -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/abhealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#abhealth</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/picket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#picket</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/protest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#protest</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/edmonton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#edmonton</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/photojournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photojournalism</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegphotographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegphotographer</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/ableg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ableg</a>

Paula KirmanThe May 2024 edition of the Parkview Community League Newsletter is online! Download the PDF here:<a href="https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PARKVIEW-MAY-2024-forweb.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PARKVIEW-MAY-2024-forweb.pdf</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

Paula KirmanExtended web version of Food Security in Jasper Place (Part One). The shorter print version appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of SPANN.<a href="https://jasperplacehistory.org/food-security-in-jasper-place-part-one/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://jasperplacehistory.org/food-security-in-jasper-place-part-one/</a>--<a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

Paula KirmanThe Spring 2024 edition of SPANN (the community newspaper serving Stony Plan Road and area), featuring the latest article from the Jasper Place Community History Project. This is part one in our series about food security, focusing on gardening and foraging. You can download the paper at <a href="https://www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

Paula KirmanI've been working with the Jasper Place Community History Project (JPCHP) for a couple of years now as a writer and researcher. Here is a recent feature about the JPCHP from CBC in the context of Black History Month.<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jasper-place-community-history-project-edmonton-history-1.7123817" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jasper-place-community-history-project-edmonton-history-1.7123817</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/BlackHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BlackHistoryMonth</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/JasperPlace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JasperPlace</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#History</a>

Paula KirmanI made it down to one evening of the Silver Skate Festival. It's been a while since I've gone and never in the evening. I was struck by the lights and beauty. Photos were taken on February 11. -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/SilverSkate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SilverSkate</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/SilverSkateFestival" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SilverSkateFestival</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegevents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegevents</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwinter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwinter</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/winter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#winter</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/SnowSculptures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SnowSculptures</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/ice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ice</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/lights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lights</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/festival" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#festival</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/photojournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photojournalism</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegphotographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegphotographer</a>

Paula KirmanA few stills from the fireworks for Family Day at the Meadowlark Community League on February 18th. -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/edmonton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#edmonton</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/FamilyDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FamilyDay</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/fireworks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fireworks</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegevents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegevents</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegphotographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegphotographer</a>

Paula KirmanFamily Day fireworks at the Meadowlark Community League on Feb. 18. <a href="https://youtu.be/tZdMlPDjVME" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/tZdMlPDjVME</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/fireworks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fireworks</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/FamilyDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FamilyDay</a>

Paula KirmanThe February 2024 Parkview Community League newsletter will be hitting neighbourhood mailboxes soon! But if you just can't wait, you can read the PDF online here: <a href="https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PARKVIEW-FEB-2024-web.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PARKVIEW-FEB-2024-web.pdf</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/CommunityNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityNews</a>

Paula KirmanHere is the extended online version of the Jasper Place Community History Project's article about Barrel Taxi that recently appeared in Stony Plain Road's community newspaper, SPANN.<a href="https://jasperplacehistory.org/getting-around-in-jasper-place-part-three/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://jasperplacehistory.org/getting-around-in-jasper-place-part-three/</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

Paula KirmanThe Winter 2023 edition of SPANN is out and features part three of the series I have been working on with the Jasper Place Community History Project about transportation in the area prior to amalgamation with Edmonton. This instalment examines the roots of Barrel Taxi. You can download a PDF of SPANN from <a href="https://www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.stonyplainroad.com/spann/</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/journalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#journalism</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/transportation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#transportation</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/taxis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#taxis</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#research</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/CommunityNewspaper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityNewspaper</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/JasperPlace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JasperPlace</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/StonyPlainRoad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#StonyPlainRoad</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwriter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwriter</a>

Paula KirmanSure, having a Master's degree is great, but have you ever made fresh popcorn at a festival? I did on Monday at Knowsy Fest at the Jasper Place Transit Station, and then taught one of my fellow Local Listeners how to do it. I think I may have found my true calling! -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/popcorn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#popcorn</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegevents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegevents</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegfestivals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegfestivals</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/auricle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#auricle</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/InWithForward" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#InWithForward</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/KnowsyFest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KnowsyFest</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/edmonton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#edmonton</a>

Paula KirmanThe November 2023 Parkview Community League Newsletter is now online (and will be heading to your mailbox soon if you live in Parkview); <a href="https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PARKVIEW-NOV-2023.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PARKVIEW-NOV-2023.pdf</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

Paula KirmanHavdallah is a service that concludes the Sabbath. On Oct. 14, the Jewish community came together for a Havdallah and candlelight vigil. <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Jewish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Jewish</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Judaism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Judaism</a>

Paula KirmanI’m here at Butler Park and the Jasper Place transit station with my fellow Local Listener, Nate. We’re here to collect your stories about well- being in the context of transit for the Auricle project. Look for us wandering around - we’re here until 3-ish. <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/stonyplainroad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#stonyplainroad</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/jasperplace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#jasperplace</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storytelling</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/stories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#stories</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegtransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegtransit</a>

Paula KirmanOn September 17th, 2023, Julie Rohr Park was officially named in Edmonton's Laurier Heights neighbourhood. Julie Rohr was a resident who passed away from cancer in September of 2021. Her positive spirit and generous nature won the hearts of many throughout the city. -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/LaurierHeights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LaurierHeights</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/JulieRohrParkYEG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JulieRohrParkYEG</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/JulieRohr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JulieRohr</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegphotographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegphotographer</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegevents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegevents</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegparks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegparks</a>

Paula KirmanIn action with Auricle at the Jasper Place transit station (north side) until 2-ish. Come have your portrait taken for free and tell us your stories about transit and well-being. <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegtransit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegtransit</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#storytelling</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/buses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#buses</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/edmonton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#edmonton</a>

Paula KirmanHere is an extended version of my "Getting Around in Jasper Place" article that appear in the current edition of SPANN, the community newspaper serving the Stony Plain road area. <a href="https://jasperplacehistory.org/getting-around-in-jasper-place/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://jasperplacehistory.org/getting-around-in-jasper-place/</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a>

Paula KirmanThe August edition of the Parkview Community League Newsletter is now online: <a href="https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PARKVIEW-AUG-2023.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://parkviewcommunityleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PARKVIEW-AUG-2023.pdf</a> -- <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yeg</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/yegwestend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#yegwestend</a>

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