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Alumni Passes Away
Quite suddenly, on Saturday January 21, 2012 alumus Stephen Whistance-Smith (laundry # 408) passed away. Stephen was a student at St. John’s from 1973 – 1975. Notification of his passing came from his brother Douglas (1980-1983 laundry #1798). We express our condolences to the family as they grieve their loss.
Alumni Parent Passes Away.
On December 16, 2011 John Zigarlick; alumnus Rory Zigarlick’s (AG 1981) father passed away. When Rory was in the school, his Dad was president of Echo Bay Mines, and was always there to lend a hand to us when our canoe trips were in the north. On many occasions he arranged for the brigades to [...]
SJCBS Photos from the ’60′s
We received some great old photos from an alumni. They include pictures from the 1967 Grande Portage canoe trip; as well as the student body photos from the years 1964 through to 1969. They are posted on our Picasa page at this link: Or you can scroll to the bottom of any page on this [...]

Memory Monday

Memory Monday – “I Feel the winds of God Today”
Over the years at St. John’s students have learned many hymns, whether through the choir practices at Christmas, compline in the chapel or on outdoor trips. The Alberta school’s official hymn was “I Feel the Winds of God Today.” This is also a favourite of many staff and students from the other St. John’s schools. […]
Barbara McKay
Memory Monday – “The 1st Rule of Dog Sledding”
For all who have experienced dog sledding – you know the 1st rule. And any who have broken the first rule know the consequences! Even the best of mushers, have at one time, had that team disappear along the trail in front of them. How many of you would have received this certificate? Send us […]
Barbara McKay
Memory Monday – Best Ever Dorm Raid
Through the years, all students who attended St. John’s would have participated in the “dorm raid”. Some of the more imaginative boys would plan for days so that the raid went off without a hitch. Some raids were more successful then others. Submit your story of your “best ever dorm raid”. Click on the […]
Barbara McKay

Legacy Foundation

The SJSA Legacy Foundation’s purpose is to invest in people directly or through groups who are already demonstrating the original intentions of the original Saint John's School founders.

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