 The name Strahearn, which is Scottish Gaelic for "the valley of the river Earn", or "the valley of the Irish", has been used in Edmonton since 1912 and is likely a reference to the Governor General of the day, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.Large lots were subdivided during this period but only a few scattered houses were actually constructed.After World War II Edmonton's city planners replotted the area and development began in earnest.