Located in the Clareview district, this area is named for James Kirkness, a Hudson's Bay Company employee who came here from Scotland in 1866. A local park is named for James A. Christianson (1889-1953), a prominent citizen who sponsored the Oil Kings hockey club. Dominated by single-family homes, Kirkness has a young population. KENNEDY Real Estate, YOUR source for Edmonton Real Estate and Kirkness Homes For Sale.