Milner Crescent was dedicated by the Canada Lands Company on January 23, 2018, as part of their redevelopment of Edmonton’s former Canadian Forces Base (Griesbach Barracks).
Canada Lands Company in collaboration with the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment officially named the new street in honour of prominent Edmontonian Stanley A. Milner and the Milner family. The Milners represent an outstanding example of Alberta’s service to Canada’s military. Seven family members, including fathers, brothers and wives, served from the First World War to Stanley Milner’s work with the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment.
Stanley Milner exemplified his family’s commitment to the military, serving in the 2nd Battalion, Saskatoon Light Infantry and the Canadian Officer Training Program. He also served as Honourary Colonel of the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment and founded the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment Foundation, a group which preserves regimental history and provides support for retired soldiers and military families. He was also a successful businessman, city alderman and philanthropist. Stanley and his son, Kevin Milner, unveiled the new street signs and a tribute plaque.