WHERE 102a ST AND 139 Ave USED TO BE

This is an example of today's redevelopment of Griesbach.

Where these town home units stand today was the exact site where 139 Ave was, perhaps a few meters to the east of the intersection with 102a St. It does not reach 140 Ave to its north.

These units are not oriented fully north-south but rather along a NNW-SSE line.

IMAGERY UPDATE OF CFB GRIESBACH

This is latest imagery available of  CFB Griesbach.  It is a bit outdated but still very informative of the impact on the present development of this area. The most impacted by the newer real estate development are the south east quadrant (137 Ave & 97 St) and to a lesser extent, the north west quadrant (Castledowns Rd & 153 Ave).

The north east quadrant remains mostly untouched with its original PMQ's still rented out to military members and civilians.

The vast majority of former DND buildings at the south-west area were demolished. All that remains are the roads and parking areas which pinpoints exactly where former buildings used to be (as seen on photo).

Not visible on photo: immediately south of center of photo and including the old DB site now makes place to a man-made lake.

I personally assess that construction of new residential projects at Griesbach will be negatively impacted by the present economic downturn. Even if Edmonton's economy may be doing fine despite of, the present low sales and lower resale prices for residences will definitely slow down all development projects for the next few years.  It will be a watch and see approach for what's next - if any at mid term - at Griesbach.

Once again, if you wish to contribute pictures of interest for this blog, contact me.

VILLAGE AT GRIESBACH PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

It's been a long time since I posted here. The reason being is that I retired out of province.
This is the latest piece of information concerning the ongoing and future development of the CFB Griesbach site.

If you wish to submit pictures to be published to this site or if you have been in the Canadian Airborne Regiment while it was in Edmonton and wish to submit pictures, please contact me at:
kingrheal@gmail.com

RIVERS, MB SITE

I have found this very good site with many photos about the old Rivers base north of Brandon. It shows many older para pics.

THE "ROSSLYN" JUNE 2008, Photo# 137

How the Rosslyn looks today.

Top:  Photo taken from 2nd floor parking of the Northgate Mall. Looking to the north west, towards 137 Ave. The whole intersection of 137 Ave and 97 St has drastically changed. First off, the Roslyn added a 4 story hotel building, popular with military personnel in transit. As well a Boston Pizza restaurant has opened.

Just right of the hotel is the old bar area and the liquor store can be seen in the center and by its red roof. 

Bottom: Looking to the south west. Better details of where the vacant land once was. 

The Rosslyn liquoor store at right of center.

REMAINS OF MOCK TOWER SITE JUNE 2008, Photo# 136

Details of the old Griesbach mock tower site. Note all grown vegetation !!!

From the top:

1. Looking to the north east. 

One of two sets of mock tower posts remaining. This one the starboard side (and last set of posts before para student would be retrieved).

 Where the dirt hill is, the CFPMD para drying tower would stand.

2. Looking to the south west and towards the gym.

Port side post set. Also last set.

3. Looking east. Remains of the concrete pad on which the actual tower structure stood.

Note: post visible in back.

4. Close-up of 3. 

5. Now... I do not exactly remember what this was for. (Man, am I getting old or what!!)

     Two sets were found, on port/starboard sides and were just forth  of the tower. If anybody can help, please post comment.

OLD ADMIN. SITE JUNE 2008, Photo# 135

Looking to the east.

Exactly where the sandy and weedy area is, once stood the CFB Griesbach administration building.  All that remains are the front and back parking areas.

RUNNING TRACK JUNE 2008, Photo#134

Looking north east.

Today, the the track and field area is the property of the "Edmonton flag football association".

Most baseball fields and the running track appear to be serviceable.

Griesbach gym in the back.

MAN MADE LAKE JUNE 2008, Photo# 133

Looking south towards the old DB.

This new man-made lake is obviously part of the new real estate development Griesbach. 

The future lake is directly across the gym, on 108 St. The south edge of the lake is actually reaching where the front of the DB building stood.

 

"NEW" BEAUMARIS MALL JUNE 2008, Photo# 132

Looking north from 153 Ave.

The old mall, along with with all former tenants are now gone, making place to a newer, more modern concept mall. 

The only original structure remaining is the McDonald's.