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Letter from the Chair 3 Edmonton Historical Board Executive Summary 5 Mandate

Heritage in Edmonton 6 To advise City Council on matters relating to City of Edmonton Plaques & Awards 8 historical issues and civic heritage Historic Resources Review Panel 12 policies.

Heritage Outreach Committee 14 To encourage, promote, and Appendix 15 advocate for the preservation and safeguarding of historical properties, resources, communities, and documentary heritage.

Edmonton’s Historic Resources Management Program, of the Planning & Development department, provides incentives to encourage the restoration and rehabilitation of historic resources. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 3 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Letter from the Chair

His Worship Stephen Mandel and Edmonton City Councillors Second Floor, City Hall 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, T5J 2R7

Dear Mayor Mandel and Councillors:

Please find attached the 2009 Annual Report for the City of Edmonton Historical Board, which was approved at the April 28, 2010 Board meeting. This year we have developed a new format, which will highlight Board activities.

This has been a busy year for the Edmonton heritage community. Two of the major recommendations of the Art of Living Plan have resulted in the establishment of the Edmonton Heritage Council and the creation of a Historian Laureate position.

The Edmonton Heritage Council (EHC) was formally launched in 2009 and the selection process for the first City of Edmonton Historian Laureate was well underway at year-end. In addition, the City of Edmonton’s proactive thinking in its management of historic resources resulted in the City receiving the prestigious Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership in 2009.

All of the volunteers on the Edmonton Historical Board bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Board. This year we welcomed one new member, Anna Lund, to replace the retiring member, Virginia Stephens. The members of the Edmonton Historical Board are committed to maintaining and enhancing our relationship with the members of City Council and with the City Administration. In October, a luncheon was held with City Councillors for this purpose and we intend to continue hosting such events as a way of keeping Council informed of issues in the heritage community.

The Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) continues to build connections with other community organizations. Both the Edmonton and District Historical Society and the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendents Association have members appointed to the EHB. A member of the EHB chaired the Steering Committee set up to oversee the establishment of the Edmonton Heritage Council and two current Board members also serve on the Edmonton Heritage Council board, which will ensure effective future cooperation between the two bodies. The EHB and the EHC are already collaborating on the Historian Laureate position and the EHB hopes to work on other projects with the EHC. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 4 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

The EHB also has a representative on the Fort Edmonton Management Board. This will help to encourage a positive working relationship between the Edmonton Historical Board and the Fort Edmonton Management Board. This kind of cooperation and mutual support will be critical in ensuring that the historical integrity of Fort Edmonton is maintained as the Management Board proceed with its ambitious revitalization plans.

Finally, the EHB continues to have a representative appointed to the City of Edmonton Naming Committee as a way of ensuring that historical values are considered in naming streets, roads, sub-divisions and other cultural features in Edmonton.

The annual Edmonton Historical Board Recognition and Plaque Award program is an excellent reflection what the Board endeavours to accomplish. This year it was held at McKay Avenue School, which was a very fitting venue for the event. In total, seven plaques and five recognition awards were made. Recipients included all new municipally designated sites and a number of outstanding individuals and heritage projects. One innovation this year was the awarding of historic plaques to commemorate the history of some of Edmonton’s oldest and most significant communities. This year plaques were prepared for the Highlands, Strathcona and Westmount. The communities in question were very pleased to receive this recognition of their significance as neighbourhoods, and in future the EHB plans to award additional plaques to the many other historic Edmonton communities.

The EHB appreciates the high level of support received from Community Services, the City of Edmonton Archives and the Planning Department in our role of promoting and advocating for the preservation and protection of historical resources. We remain strongly committed to the City of Edmonton’s vision and its strategic goals of improving Edmonton’s liveability by supporting heritage awareness and preservation and contributing to the transformation of Edmonton’s urban form by encouraging a strong program of identification, preservation and effective management of Edmonton’s most significant built heritage and streetscapes.

Sincerely,

Lee Smith 2009 Chair, Edmonton Historical Board Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 5 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Executive Summary Highlights

The Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) The EHB advises City Council on heritage issues and policies, and encourages, promotes and advocates for heritage preservation. The Board includes 9 citizens-at-large appointed by City Council, and 2 members recommended by 49 Buildings recommended for other heritage organizations. the Historic Resources The Board met 11 times in 2009. Its three committees Inventory (Plaques & Awards, Historical Resources Review Panel, and Heritage Outreach Committee) and its Executive Committee meet monthly, and EHB members also serve on the City’s Naming Committee, Fort Edmonton Management Board, and Edmonton Heritage Council. Heritage Developments in Edmonton 2 Following City Council’s 2008 adoption of a municipal Neighbourhood inventories cultural plan (The Art of Living), which included 11 completed: Alberta Avenue recommendations on heritage preservation, the City and Northeast Edmonton approved a new Historic Resource Management Plan in spring 2009, established the new Heritage Council, and created a Historian Laureate position. The EHB and its members were active in all three developments. EHB Plaques & Awards The 35th annual Recognition and Awards event was held in 7 November 2009 at McKay Avenue School, attended by about Historical Plaques awarded to 200 people. Two individuals, three organizations, four commemorate Edmonton buildings and three heritage neighbourhoods were recognized buildings and neighbourhoods in 2009. Their contributions to Edmonton’s heritage are outlined in this report. Historical Resources Review Panel (HRRP) The HRRP reviews all applications for buildings that may qualify for inclusion on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources. The panel reviewed 65 buildings in 2009, 8 recommending that 49 be added to the Inventory. Buildings permanently The panel also reviewed two industrial sites and two protected through Municipal neighbourhood inventories – for Alberta Avenue and Heritage Resource designation Northeast Edmonton. In 2009, eight buildings were permanently protected through Municipal Heritage Resource designation. Heritage Outreach Committee (HOC) The HOC and its members were active in 2009 supporting the creation of the Historian Laureate position, the creation of 5 Recognition awards presented, the Heritage Council, and public outreach activities and honouring contributions to publications. In addition, significant progress was made on Edmonton’s heritage the development of an open-source database that will facilitate sharing information with the public on Edmonton’s heritage plaques, awards and buildings through web- interfaces and applications. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 6 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Heritage in Edmonton Edmonton Heritage Facts Historic Resource Management Program1 Edmonton has a unique history and much is expressed through its buildings. Walking through each neighbourhood within the City reveals different 1966 aspects of our heritage – four-square homes, modern Edmonton Historical Board offices, statues, and sites significant to First Nations Bylaw 2823 passed by Council, people together contribute to our sense of place. It is changing the name from the these distinctive building styles and landscapes that Archives and Landmarks Committee remind us where Edmonton has come from, where it is going, and what we value. As a result, the City of Edmonton has made a commitment to preserving Historical Resources that + are representative of our past and continue to enhance our urban environment. 600 Through Planning & Development’s Historic Historic properties on the Resource Management Program, and the work of the municipal heritage inventory Edmonton Historical Board, Edmonton’s historic resources are identified, managed, celebrated and protected. Mechanisms include: • A Register and an Inventory of historic resources in Edmonton • Incentives to encourage restoration and 89 rehabilitation of historic resources Properties designated as • Promotion to raise the profile of the benefits of Municipal Historic Resources heritage conservation • Monitoring to ensure historic resources are accounted for in the development process, and • Broader initiatives that integrate the Historic Resource Management Program with other heritage initiatives. 205 Historical Plaques issued by Historic Resources Management Plan the Edmonton Historical Board In May 2009 the City of Edmonton adopted a new since 1975 Historic Resources Management Plan. The role of the Plan is to articulate a clear long term strategy to manage Edmonton’s historic resources. This plan establishes clear guidelines to deal with heritage issues in a precise and consistent manner. 272 The Plan also simplifies City heritage policies, Recognition Awards presented priorities, procedures and implementation strategy by the Edmonton Historical for both staff and clients to provide a working Board since 1975 document on heritage issues.

1 Text in this section is drawn in part from the program description on the City of Edmonton’s web-site at: http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/planning_development/historic-designation.aspx Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 7 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

Edmonton Heritage Council Founded Prince of Wales Prize In 2009 the Historical Board provided a representative, Wendy Luther, to the committee to initiate work to form the Edmonton Heritage Council. The committee recommended that a broader Steering 1966 Committee be brought together with representatives from the diverse heritage community to be tasked with forming the Edmonton Heritage Council. In April 2009, Steering Committee was formed with a mandate to: • Refine the vision, mission and mandate • Develop governance documents and structures including incorporation and charitable status • Undertake outreach and communication to the heritage community and recruit membership • Develop a program plan overview that will “The awards jury was most consider types of programs and program delivery impressed by the array of bylaws, methods that may be used by the Heritage incentives and programs which the Council, and City has developed to protect and • Hire the interim Executive Director, Program enhance its heritage buildings and historic neighbourhoods.” Manager, and Administrative Officer and set up offices. – Heritage Foundation The founding meeting of the Edmonton Heritage The City of Edmonton won national Council was held on November 19, 2010 with recognition for its heritage programs in approximately 175 people in attendance. Wendy 2009, receiving the Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Luther, the EHB nominee to the Heritage Council was Leadership. elected and was subsequently voted as chair. Prince Charles presented the award to Mayor Mandel and City heritage Edmontonians celebrated the re-opening of the Prince planners Robert Geldart and David of Wales Armoury in 2009. Holdsworth during his November 2009 royal visit to Canada. The Prince of Wales Prize is awarded annually by the Heritage Canada Foundation. Edmonton is only the second western Canadian city to receive the award. This is the tenth year for the award, given to municipalities demonstrating a strong and sustained commitment to the conservation and preservation of its historic places. The Edmonton & District Historical Society (EDHS) nominated the City for the Prize. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 8 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Plaques & Awards

Plaques Committee and Recognition Awards Committee The Historic Recognition Awards and the Plaques committees share the identical membership. The 1966 committees’ shared purpose is to recognise 7 Historical Plaques awarded to contributions to the preservation of Edmonton’s commemorate Edmonton heritage. buildings and neighbourhoods The Recognition Awards are for individuals who and organisations which have made a contribution in the form of personal commitment, lifelong achievement or particular projects which have benefitted Edmonton’s historical record. The Plaques Committee works with the Heritage 5 Recognition awards presented, Planners from City of Edmonton Planning and honouring contributions to Development in marking preserved historical Edmonton’s heritage structures. The Plaques and the Awards are presented annually at a public event in early November. 2009 Committee Members The members of the two committees in 2009 were Tim Marriott, Chair, David Johnston, Joe Friedel, Lee Smith and Bob Maskell, assisted by the City Archivist, Michael Payne, and Joan Fitzpatrick and Sonia Caligiuri, City staff members. Recognition Awards Process The committee recognises individuals or groups who have contributed to the preservation of Edmonton’s history and culture as well as having exerted significant influence on the understanding of Edmonton’s history and the city’s development. Public nomination is invited of persons and institutions worthy of recognition. The committee recommends award nominees to the full Edmonton Historical Board, which determines the recipients. The individual awardees or their representatives are asked to provide the Board with a photo portrait of the individual, which will be placed on the Wall of Honour at the City of Edmonton Archives, Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 9 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

35th Annual Recognition & Plaque Awards

The thirty-fifth annual Edmonton Historical Board Mr. Vern Wishart Recognition and Plaque Awards event was held on As the author of What Lies Behind the Thursday, 5 November 2009. This very successful Picture? A Personal Journey into Cree event was held at the McKay Avenue School, Ancestry, Mr. Wishart reveals the Edmonton Public Schools Archives and Museum, the complexity of interracial ancestry and site of Edmonton’s first public school. the ongoing racism in the contemporary The various awardees brought out their families and west. supporters en masse, and the event attendance was Three organizations also received just under 200 people. The historic surroundings awards: contributed to the very positive comments, which were received informally after the ceremony by the The committee. Through the exhibit, Capital Modern: Two individuals received the 2009 Historical Edmonton Architecture and Urban Recognition Award: Design, 1940–1960, the Gallery highlighted the people and projects that Mr. Alan Vanterpool created the look of modern Edmonton Sharing his passion for trains, railways and museums, and sparked discussion about the Mr. Vanterpool has served on the Boards of Directors preservation of modern built heritage. for the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association, the The Jewish Archives and Edmonton and District Historical Society and Friends Historical Society of Edmonton of the Museums. and Northern Alberta He has also written four railway history books: The As producers of the video Railways of the Edmonton Area (1891–1995); The documentaries, From Pedlars to Railways of Edmonton (Illustrated Version); The Patriarchs: A Legacy Remembered and Edmonton Yukon and Pacific Railway; and Silk Bittersweet Memories: The War Years, Roads Across North America the Society provided a glimpse into one of Edmonton’s founding ethno-cultural communities. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 10 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

35th Annual Recognition & Plaque Awards (continued) The University of Alberta Library 1966 By creating Peel’s Prairie Provinces website, an online collection of Bruce Peel’s book, A Bibliography of the Prairie Provinces to 1953, the Library helped preserve Edmonton’s print heritage. The website is available at: peel.library.ualberta.ca. 2009 Historical Plaques Working closely with the Heritage Planners, the Edmonton Historical Board selected four significant historical structures and three historically significant areas of the city for recognition. The buildings are: • Chandler Barn (10828-125 Street) Built in 1912, the barn is a rare example of a once- common design that accommodated a horse and carriage within city limits. • Dean-Kuperus Residence (11445-64 Street) Built in 1947, the house reflects the second wave of development in the Highlands area and is a good example of International-style architecture. • Margaret Marshall Residence (11119-62 Street) Built in Craftsman-style design around the outbreak of World War I, the home was eventually owned by former prominent Edmontonian, Margaret Marshall. Ms. Marshall worked for the Sunshine Society, a charitable organization led by the Edmonton Journal that organized donations of food and clothing to needy families. • Wallbridge Residence (12606-104 Avenue) Built in 1911, the home was eventually owned by former prominent Edmonton lawyer, James Wallbridge, who in 1917, defended two Inuit men accused of killing two Roman Catholic missionaries. The landmark case raised questions about differing cultural notions of justice and the expansion of Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. Margaret Marshall Residence Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 11 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

Garneau Theatre Designated 2009 Historical Plaques (continued) Edmonton City Council designated the The three heritage neighbourhoods recognized are: a Municipal Historic • Strathcona Community – By retaining its Resource1966 in October 2009, after nearly distinctive historic character and collection of two years of work by community commercial, institutional and residential members (facilitated by the heritage buildings, the community reflects its origins as organization Preserve Garneau), th a late 19 century railway town. heritage planners, the property owner • Westmount Community – With a large and architects. concentration of housing from the early 1900s Designed by William George Blakey and to the 1920s, the community is an excellent originally developed by Suburban reflection of housing trends and neighbourhood Theatres, the Garneau Theatre was design from the pre-World War I and post- completed on October 24, 1940. The World War II booms. 109th Street landmark endures as one • Highlands Community – Incepted in 1910, of Edmonton’s best remaining example the community is noted for its high of early modernism, and the only concentration of pre-World War I residences theatre of its era to avoid demolition and commercial buildings. It was a street car or significant alteration. suburb, and attracted many professionals, Designation permanently protects the business people and working people prominent building from significant renovation or in the early history of the city, to its quiet streets demolition, and requires current and far from the city’s core. future owners to maintain the structure. In exchange for having those conditions placed on the property, the City agreed to pay up to $547,239.30 of the total cost of restoration work, part of a $3.2 million renovation to the building. Garneau Theatre The outside of the theatre entrance is flanked on both sides by commercial spaces, which have housed restaurants and retail businesses. The retail space at the corner of 87 Avenue was designed to be a restaurant and is still used as one. The first restaurant was Joan’s Coffee Bar, followed by the Garneau Theatre Coffee Shop and, more recently, Pharos Pizza and Spaghetti House. In early 2010 the space returned to its earliest use as a coffee shop, becoming home to locally-owned Transcend Coffee’s second location. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 12 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Historic Resources Review Panel The Historic Resources Review Panel is a volunteer 1966 committee with representative members of the community as well as members of the Edmonton 65 Historical Board. Buildings reviewed by the Historical Resources Review The panel reviews all applications for buildings that Panel in 2009 may qualify for inclusion on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources. The structures are evaluated by using guidelines established by the National Register of Historic Places. Committee members work closely with the Heritage Planners. 65 Buildings Reviewed in 2009 49 The number of reviews undertaken has increased Buildings recommended for over the past two years. In 2009, a total of sixty-five the Historic Resources Inventory individual buildings and two industrial sites were presented to the panel for review. The panel recommended that 49 of the individual buildings be added to the Historic Resources Inventory. Three buildings did not meet the standards to be added, eleven were sent back for 2 more information, one building was already on the Neighbourhood inventories inventory and one had been previously designated as completed: Alberta Avenue a Historic Resource. and Northeast Edmonton Two Industrial Sites Considered In addition, the panel reviewed two industrial sites: • Molson Brewery Site: The panel recommended that three buildings be added to the Inventory, and one building was already designated. Subsequently, City Administration approved the addition of one of the three recommended buildings. • EPCOR’s Rossdale Utility Site: The company requested that the panel reconsider its previous decision . Following a detailed presentation, the panel affirmed its previous decision to include the buildings; however, approval was received from Planning & Development for only one of the buildings to be added. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 13 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

Two Neighbourhood Inventories Conducted During the year, reviews of two neighbourhood inventories, Alberta Avenue and Northeast 1966 Edmonton, were completed. 8 Of the total number of buildings assessed, fifty-eight Buildings permanently were included in these inventories. protected through Municipal Heritage Resource designation The consultants from Heritage Collaborative Inc. who undertake the neighbourhood inventories provide excellent research and consistent information Municipal Heritage Resources assisting the Panel in their decision-making. Added in 2009 Presentations Received • James Rutherford Residence Five presentations were made to the Panel: • William Fraser Residence • Two presentations from Heritage Collaborative • Garneau Theatre Inc. regarding the neighbourhood inventory • Arndt’s Machine Shop evaluations • Immigration Hall • EPCOR on the Rossdale Utility Site • Dr. George Harcourt Residence • An architect from HIP Architects and a resident • Margaret Marshall Residence of Valleyview Manor regarding the Manor, and • Dean/Kuperus Residence • Molson and HIP Architects on the Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) for the Molson Brewery site. The HRRP met 12 times in 2009. This includes the 10 regularly scheduled meetings plus two special meetings to handle the heavy workload. Twelve meeting sper year has now become the norm. The members of the Panel are committed to their involvement and willingly add the extra work to their volunteer time. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 14 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Heritage Outreach

Heritage Outreach Committee This Committee assists the Board in promoting public awareness of heritage concerns. 1966 Among other responsibilities, the Committee is 365 charged with bringing forward heritage concerns Edmontonians attended the related to buildings, sites, and areas within the City of Open House and Armouries re- Edmonton to the Edmonton Historical Board; opening recommending positions on heritage advocacy to the Edmonton Historical Board; and liaising and Database and Web Project collaborating with other heritage bodies where the Work continued on the development Edmonton Historical Board or the Committee deems of a database and internet website it appropriate. to share information with the public Heritage Newsletters on the heritage plaques, awards, and The Committee continues to follow its registered buildings information. communications plan and action register that has The intent is to have the buildings established program priorities. One of the ongoing and plaques locations tied to activities is working with the Heritage Planners to internet mapping to enable produce two Heritage Newsletters, which is published customized geographical views. by the Planning Department with additional content In partnership with NAIT students an supplied by the Edmonton Historical Board. The initial database with web interface newsletters are specifically targeted to owners of has been developed. A proposal will heritage properties that are on the inventory or be developed in 2010 to finalize the register. database, website, upload existing Historian Laureate information, and hosting site. The committee provided communication support for Children’s Book Project the development of the Historian Laureate, A new initiative of the Committee is announcements, and call for nominations. The to develop the concept for a position was approved in August and the Children’s Book with teacher announcement made in November with the close for educational resources on Edmonton’s nominations in January 2010. built heritage. Council-Board Luncheon A workshop was held with people In October, a luncheon was held with city Councillors who had experience with developing to update them on new developments in the heritage heritage written resources to help community including the Historian Laureate, guide the development of the formation of the Heritage Council, and concepts proposal and plan to bring it about. around a City Museum. 2009 HOC Members Public Outreach Wendy Luther – Chair, Lee Smith – Historical Board members provided support for the EHB, Jacquie Harman – EHB, Martin following re-opening of the Prince of Wales Kennedy – EHB, Ana Lund – EHB, Armouries (April 23, 2009, attended by 140) and Robert Geldart, Michael Payne, public Open House (April 25, 2009, attended by 225), Marianne Fedori, Bohdan Hrynyshyn, as well as Free Access Day (September 27, 2009). Joe Friedel – EHB. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 15 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Outlook

Edmonton Historical Board Future Plans The rapid growth of Edmonton in recent years, and the lightning fast changes in communications media have presented the Board with both challenge and opportunity. The EHB has many projects at different stages of development which gives it great confidence that it will continue to meet the future in protecting Edmonton’s past. Its Plaques and Recognition Awards programmes have growing support in the community because of being animated by public nomination. The Historic Resources Review Panel works diligently with City staff and professional architects to develop a comprehensive knowledge of historic buildings throughout the city. The Heritage Outreach committee is working on a searchable, illustrated database of historic resources, historical plaques and awards recipients for public use, to go live in 2010. Other projects in schools resources and public displays, and mutually beneficial collaboration with the Edmonton Heritage Council and other heritage groups are helping to keep heritage at the centre of Edmonton’s public discourse. There are great challenges to heritage preservation in Edmonton in the future, but the EHB is fortunate to enjoy the dedicated commitment of its volunteers. Their efforts are extremely well supported by staff from Community Services and Planning and Development. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 16 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1 Appendix

Mandate and Composition The Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) is mandated under Bylaw 13601 to: • advise Council on matters relating to City of Edmonton historical issues and civic heritage policies; and • encourage, promote, and advocate for the preservation and safeguarding of historical properties, resources, communities, and documentary heritage. The EHB reports to Council through the Community Services Department of City Council. The Edmonton Historical Board is composed of eleven members appointed by City Council: • 9 members are from the public at large • 1 representative is recommended to Council from the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendant’s Association, and • 1 representative is recommended to Council from the Edmonton and District Historical Society. Members must demonstrate a strong interest in and an appreciation for the history of the city and have the ability to speak and write effectively. A significant commitment of time and effort is required for participation on various committees. Terms of appointment are for one year and can be renewed for a maximum of 6 years. Meetings are held 10 times a year on the fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding July and December.

2009 Members of the Edmonton Historical Board Citizens at Large Date First Appointed by City Council • Joe Friedel January 1, 2004 • Jacqueline Harman June 18, 2008 • David Johnston January 1, 2008 • Martin Kennedy April 16, 2008 • Wendy Luther January 1, 2008 • Lynn Penrod June 21, 2005 • Lee Smith (Chair) January 1, 2007 • Robert (Bud) Squair January 1, 2006 • Anna Lund February 25, 2009 External Representatives • Robert (Bob) Maskell January 1, 2006 Northern Alberta Pioneers & Descendants Association • Tim Marriott (Vice Chair) January 1, 2008 Edmonton & District Historical Society Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 17 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

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Edmonton Historical Board Member Biographies Chair Lee Smith • Lee is past Chair of the Edmonton Historical Board. She is a retired health care manager and an active member of a cultural organization. Her strong interest in history is reflected by her family’s involvement in heritage activities and organizations, including a daughter who is a historian. Vice Chair Tim Marriott • Tim is a life-long Edmontonian; his family has lived in the city since prior to the First World War. Tim has a degree in Western Canadian History from the University of Alberta and spent thirty years working at . Since 2007, Tim has worked in the Alberta Protocol Office. He is currently the President of the Alberta Museums Association, Director of the Edmonton and District Historical Society, President of the Walterdale Theatre Associates, Chair for the Edmonton Regional Historical Fair Committee, and is a member of the North Saskatchewan River Museum project and the Edmonton Heritage Council. Joe Friedel • Joe is an Information Technology professional with an interest in history and a desire to serve on a community committee. Joe has a strong interest in built heritage and the use of technology to expand awareness of local history Bob Maskell • Bob is a former Principal of Victoria School of the Visual and Performing Arts, and MLA for Edmonton-Meadowlark. Bob is a long-time heritage buff, who helped establish the museum and archives at Victoria School and remains an active participant with the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Descendants Association. Dr. Lynn Penrod • Lynn is a Professor of Modern Language and Cultural Studies, French with the Faculty of Arts, a Lecturer with the Faculty of Law, and Human Research Protections Director (Research Ethics Officer) all with the University of Alberta. Lynn’s commitment to heritage includes living in a provincially designated and municipally registered historic house. Bud Squair • Bud is a long-time member of the Edmonton and District Historical Society and is currently serving as the President of the Society. Bud is a regular donor of artefacts, documents and other historical materials to area museums and archives. He has served as the EHB’s representative on the City’s Naming Committee and is also serving on the Plaques and Awards Committee. Edmonton Historical Board 2009 Annual Report 18 2010CAHB01 Attachment 1

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Edmonton Historical Board Member Biographies (continued) David Johnston • David has always been interested in history and historic buildings in particular. Working for the City of Edmonton’s Planning and Development for seven years as an urban planner provided him an opportunity to work closely with the heritage planners, and further his professional interest in heritage. David has enjoyed his time on the Board thus far, and is looking to future opportunities to raise the profile of heritage in Edmonton, both personally and through his work in the planning field. Jacqueline Harman • Jacqueline has had a life-long interest in history. Since moving to Edmonton, she has developed a passion for Edmonton’s history through work at Fort Edmonton Park and personal research on her family’s historical connection to the area. Jacqueline works as Head of Middle School at Tempo School where as a teacher and administrator, she finds satisfaction in both learning about local history and sharing this interest with others. Martin Kennedy • Martin is a senior communications professional and a Director of Preserve Garneau, one of Edmonton’s most active community heritage organizations. His work has included the development of preservation plans and development guidelines to protect historic resources, and he has a special interest in contributing to the growing awareness, preservation and recognition of Edmonton’s modern buildings. Wendy Luther • Wendy has been a Board member since 2008 and is the current Chair of the Edmonton Heritage Council. Wendy brings the perspective of owning and restoring, along with her husband, a municipally registered and provincially designated heritage home, to the Board. Wendy has a particular interest in heritage education and awareness projects and has encouraged the Board to take a more active role in these important areas. Anna Lund • Anna, a native Edmontonian, practices law at Field LLP. In her spare time, she likes to travel and read books. In addition to the Edmonton Historical Board, she sits on the executive of the Ceyana Canoe Club, and the Canadian Bar Association Northern Alberta Construction section.