Strathcona was a city in Alberta, Canada on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. Originally founded in 1891, it amalgamated with the City of Edmonton in 1912. Strathcona’s recorded history began in the 1870s. Its first residents were an offshoot of the hangers-on and self-employed contractors who resided near the old Fort Edmonton on the north side of the river.
The Calgary and Edmonton Railway arrived in 1891, establishing South Edmonton centered on what is now Whyte Avenue. It was thought that “South Edmonton” would overwhelm “Old Edmonton” on the north side but Strathcona’s geographic difficulties prevented this. However, South Edmonton was in a good enough position for businesses near the railway station to prosper. Over the following 20 years the community’s primitive buildings were replaced by more substantial two-storey wood or even brick buildings, many of which exist to this day.
Strathcona is also renowned for its growing industries and small businesses, which is fitting for a seaside town. Fisheries, agrifoods, renewable energy development, building, creative sectors, forestry, fisheries, health care, higher education, mining, technology, and the tourism industry are among the 2021 business priorities; all these businesses prompt services that require printing. For the last 20 years, we at Vancouver Photo Lab have been helping businesses with all their printing needs by delivering quality products that are locally produced and delivered at your doorstep throughout the Strathcona city area.