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THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY LEAGUE NEWSPAPER:BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN, CANORA, GLENWOOD, HIGH PARK, MAYFIELD & WEST JASPER / SHERWOODALSO SERVING THE STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA BUSINESS REVITALIZATION ZONE

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Over one hundred people came to BritanniaSchool to look at the proposed changes for thearea at the Stony Plain Road and areaRezoning Open House on March 25.

Through a visioning process carried out witharea residents and business owners in Marchof 2007, a wide variety of issues were identi-fied that pose challenges for the Stony PlainRoad area. Most of the social issues identifiedcan’t be addressed directly through zoning andland use, but many issues relating to physicalconditions in the area can be: unattractivebuilding facades, a poor pedestrian environ-ment, a lack of positive activity on Stony PlainRoad into the evening, and an undersupply ofcommunity-focused businesses can all beworked on through changes to the land useand zoning in the area.

The Jasper Place revitalization SteeringCommittee and Working Group composed ofarea residents, business and property ownershas been working closely with PlanningDepartment staff for over a year, to develop aconcept for physical changes to the area. Theconcept has mapped the Stony Plain Road cor-ridor into 5 main “Character Areas,” each ofwhich will have zoning changes to direct bet-ter types of residential and/or commercialdevelopment to them. These ideas are a work-in-progress, but the general directions are asfollows:

Main Street Mixed Use: mixed use develop-

Open House Brims With Ideas

Redesigning the transit centre to work betterfor transit users - taking a slightly different zon-ing approach within walking distance of thetransit center - would allow additional resi-dents in this area to support the transit serv-ice. Community input is being sought on thedesign for these improvements, but detailedwork on this will come later.

This is one step in the process towards devel-oping a new zoning plan and urban design planfor the area. We are compiling the feedbackand using it to develop the plan. Next steps: aparking study as well as an engineering studyof the sewage capacity of the area.

The presentation from the March 25 Open House is available on line athttp:/www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/jasper-place-revitalization.aspxIf you have any questions or concerns or if youdo not have access to the internet, you canreceive a printed copy by calling Marian Bruinat (780) 944-5417.

ment (retail at the ground floor with offices orresidences above) along Stony Plain Road, upto six storeys on the north side of the street,and four storeys on the south side to limitshadows, providing an attractive pedestrianenvironment.

Low-rise Apartment Areas: well-designedlow-rise apartment development (up to fourstoreys) in the areas north of Stony Plain Roadand between MacEwan and Jasper GatesShopping Centre.

Row Housing Area: well-designed row hous-ing development and small apartment build-ings with a focus on family-oriented housing,south of Stony Plain Road and west of the tran-sit centre.

Anchor Commercial Areas: improve MayfieldCommon and Jasper Gates for pedestrianaccess and consider the possibility of allowingresidences in these areas over time.

Business Park: south of Stony Plain Roadwest of 164 street, this employment areawould stay largely the same.

Other ideas being looked at are moving ButlerPark, which has visibility problems, to the cor-ner of 156 street and Stony Plain Road.

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Milestones and Revitalization

May is a special month for TheSPURR because it marks thepaper’s first anniversary. In thisday of economic uncertainty seeing papers fold (no pun intended) one after another, TheSPURR is chugging along, trying in every aspect to be “the littlepaper that could.” In addition tocelebrating one year, our theme

this month concerns the JasperPlace Revitalization.

I grew up just a stone’s throwaway from the Jasper Place area.Observing the gradual changeshere is exciting and makes mepause to reflect on the past. TheJasper Place and Stony Plain Roadareas are still just as recognizableto me now as when I was a child.However, there is so much morevibrancy now, with restaurantsand shops where I head on a regular basis.

Jasper Place is an historic part ofthe city that is having new lifebreathed into it, while focusing onbuilding community, increasing

safety, and encouraging business-es to take root. It also has itsshare of social challenges such ashomelessness and panhandling,but organizations of concernedcitizens are rising to face thesechallenges head on. I am particu-larly thinking of the Jasper PlaceHealth and Wellness Centre, butthere have also been a coupleoperating quietly in the back-ground for a while now, such asthe Christian Care Centre andBent Arrow Healing Society.

Here’s looking forward to whatthe next year has to bring for TheSPURR and the area’s revitaliza-tion. Thanks for joining us on thisjourney.

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What is SPURR The Stony Plain (road and area) UrbanRevitalization Report is a community basednewspaper whose mission it is to serve the west-end communities of Britannia-Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood, High Park,Mayfield, & West Jasper / Sherwood alongwith the Members of the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association.

SPURR is a joint initiative for Community &Business Interests of Edmonton’s west-end lead by: City of Edmonton CommunityServices, Neighbourhood RevitalizationProject and the Stony Plain Road and AreaBusiness Revitalization Zone.

For More Information Please Contact:

Marian Bruin, City of Edmonton

Community Services Department

P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7

Ph: (780) 944-5417

marian.bruin@edmonton.ca

Diane Kereluk, Stony Plain Road

and Area Business Association

10043 151 Street. Edmonton, AB, T5P 4Z7

Ph: (780) 477-5169

info@stonyplainroadbrz.ca

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SPURR • MAY 2009 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4

E D I T O R I A L

PAULA E. KIRMAN

DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169

WEST LRTIn October 2008, the City ofEdmonton initiated a study to re-evaluate potential West LRTroutes in response to an overallshift in the City’s strategic planning direction.

Three routes are now being considered:

Route 107From Lewis Estates along 87Avenue, turning north at either163 Street or 156 Street. Thisoption will connect to Downtownvia 107 Avenue.

Route 102From Lewis Estates along 87Avenue, turning north at either163 Street or 156 Street. Thisoption will connect to Downtownvia Stony Plain Road/102 Avenue.

Route 87From Lewis Estates along 87Avenue to across the NorthSaskatchewan River and tie intoUniversity Avenue and the exist-ing Health Sciences Station. Thisline would continue to downtownusing existing LRT infrastructure.From Lewis Estates along 87Avenue, going south at either 156

Street or 149 Street, connectingto the Whitemud and crossing theNorth Saskatchewan River on theQuesnell Bridge, to Fox Drive,connecting to downtown by atransfer at the South Campus LRTStation.

The development of a new linewill have significant impacts onexisting businesses, communi-ties, and institutions. Technicalexperts with global expertise areconducting an extensive processusing the Route Evaluation Criteriaapproved by Council. A publicinvolvement process has beendeveloped to seek feedback andinput from affected stakeholdersand general public on impacts andbenefits of route options. Theinformation gathered will feed into the technical process, be considered along with findingsfrom technical analysis in develop-ing a route recommendation. Itwill also be reported to CityCouncil, who will make the ultimate decision on which LRTroute will process.

Get involved! For further infor-mation on how the PublicInvolvement Process unfolds andhow to get involved go to:http://www.edmonton.ca/trans-portation/west-lrt.aspx or call theLRT projects information line at(780) 496-4874

SAFETY AND SECURITYFORUMThe next forum will be held midJune. This informative sessionwill be open to all businesses and

surrounding community mem-bers. Please watch for furtherdetails in the June SPURR issue.

BUTLER MEMORIAL PARKUPCOMING EVENTS

Aboriginal DaysJune 15 to 19 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

BBQ in the ParkSaturday, July 1112:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Family NightFriday, October 167:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FLOWER POWER!Attention Stony Plain Road andArea Business Members:Improving the outside of yourbusiness could not get any simpler. Provide us with a hangingplanter or a planter outside yourbuilding and we will do the rest.We will plant, water and maintainthe flowers. This year we arepiloting a new approach to creat-ing beauty and character for thearea. Ten major intersections havebeen identified, and we hope tocreate a whole new look with anarrangement of beautiful flower.By having businesses participatewe can create a flow of beautifulflowers through out the businessarea, which will give us an exclu-sive, unified look. If everyone contributes a little we can do alot! For more information pleasecall: (780) 477-5196 or e-mail:stonyplainbrz@telus.net.

UPDATE FROM STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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March 25 Rezoning Open Housewas a great success!

105 people came to BritanniaSchool to look at the proposedchanges for the area.

The concept has mapped theStony Plain Road corridor into fivemain “Character Areas,” each ofwhich will have zoning changes todirect better types of residentialand/or commercial developmentto them. These ideas are a work-in-progress, but the general direc-tions are as follows:

• Main Street Mixed Use• Low-rise Apartment Areas• Row Housing Area• Anchor Commercial Areas• The Business Park

Other ideas being looked at aremoving Butler Park, which has visibility problems, to the corner of156 street and Stony Plain Road.As well, another idea is redesign-

ing the transit centre to work bet-ter for transit users and to allowadditional residents in this area tosupport the transit service.Community input is being soughton the design for these improve-ments, but detailed work on thiswill come later.

This is one step in the processtowards developing a new zoningplan and urban design plan for thearea. We are compiling the feed-back and using it to develop theplan. Next steps: a parking studyas well as an engineering study ofthe sewage capacity of the area.

The presentation from the March 25 Open House is available on line at:http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/jasper-place-revitalization.aspx

If you have any questions or con-cerns or if you do not have accessto the internet, you can receive a

printed copy by calling MarianBruin at (780) 944-5417.

Any feedback is welcome!

Volunteers Needed to Join aWorking Group

Connecting Our CommunityNext Meeting: the secondMonday of each month at 7 p.m.at the Boys and Girls Club 16030-104 avenue

Building Our CommunityNext Meeting: the thirdWednesday 6pm at the BRZoffice 10043-151 street

Feeling Safe in Our CommunityNext Meeting: the secondThursday of each month, 6:30p.m. at 10030-167 street.

You can get involved withissues that concern you in yourcommunity.

UPDATE FROM JASPER PLACE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY

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Submitted by Lynn Perlitz

Last fall I introduced my granddaughter to my favouriterestaurant, Hoang Long andturned her into a huge fan of this fantastic restaurant. This family-run business offers friendlyservice and incredible food. If youplan to go on a Friday or Saturdayevening be prepared to wait for afew minutes to get a table. This is

a very popular place to eat.

The food is a mix of Vietnameseand Thai and my favourite dish isthe Vermicelli bowl withLemongrass Chicken and SpringRolls. I find this to be a very tasty,satisfying evening meal at a costof only approximately $8.00. My granddaughter prefers theChicken Stir Fry with MixedVegetables with the addition ofher favourite fruit smoothie.

The average dish costs $12 to $16and if you are planning to share youdon’t need many dishes, as the por-tions are quite large. The décor isbright and fresh with lots of naturallight shining through woodenblinds. This is a good size restaurant

with a capacity to hold a large num-ber of customers. The tables arelarge enough to accommodate allof the food without crowding andthe seating is very comfortable.

Since introducing her to thisrestaurant, my granddaughter hasin turn invited her family who havenow become regulars as well. I’vespoken to a number of friends inEdmonton’s West End about thisrestaurant and everyone who haseaten here returns regularly,agreeing with me that the food isfantastic, the prices are reason-able, and the staff are friendly,courteous, and consistently serv-ing hot, well prepared food.Located at Stony Plain Road and170 Street this restaurant is easy

to get to and has plenty of parking. If anyone in my family isasked to recommend a good placeto eat, you will get a resoundingchime of “Hoang Long.”

Hoang Long is a Vietnameseexpression for “Bring it on!”

Thanks to Lynn for submitting herreview of the Hoang LongRestaurant. In appreciation, Lynnwill receive fifty dollars compli-ments of the Stony Plain RoadBusiness Association to spend ata restaurant of her choice. Forcontest details on our monthlyrestaurant review, please search“restaurant” on www.thespurr.caor contact Diane at the BRZ officefor more details.

You be the Judge…Restaurant Review

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Do you have a Letter to the Editor? A comment about an article or item

appearing in The SPURR? A question about the community?

Send your feedback to editor@thespurr.ca.

One Reader’s Thoughts on Graffiti

I am not in one of the neighbourhoods that your paper services;however, I have the opportunity to read it at the office. I have readthe article “Help to Combat Graffiti” and I couldn’t help but think ofall the exterior paint I have in my basement. It was destined for theECO station but now I wonder if it couldn’t be put to work in yourneighbourhood. I’m sure it would take a few days before an ownerof a business would have the opportunity to get to the home renostore for their kit. I thought it may be helpful to set up a “paintdeposit” for used paint right in the area that could be used as an“interim fix” or as a paint primer. Perhaps, a can of left over paintcould be distributed to each business along with a disposable foambrush in the event of vandalism which would eliminate the problemsof storage, safety, and permits.

Name Withheld By Request

What’s Up with Fred Broadstock Pool and Bill Hunter Arena?

I am enjoying your community newspaper. I think it is just what ourarea needs to help bring back our area’s pride. Speaking of pride,would you happen to know what the plans are for Fred BroadstockPool and the Bill Hunter Arena? I see much discussion in the newsabout the “new outdoor” pool in Kinsmen, however no news onFred Broadstock. This is the second summer that we will not beable to enjoy swimming there because of poor planning at the city.

What is happening at Bill Hunter Arena? The place looks like a dis-aster zone. It too has been over a year with no construction in sight.I enquired about both at the city and was not provided any answersother than we will have construction begin shortly. Perhaps you, aseditor of the Spurr, might have more luck on obtaining answers as towhy this is taking place.

Best Regards, Shannon Williamson

Shannon, thanks for your words of encouragement. Bill HunterArena was getting some major improvements and there was a dis-pute with the quality of work that was done. The City let the con-tractor go and has hired a new one. They are resuming work rightaway. We don’t know about the pool but Mike Kuntz, ProjectCoordinator with recreation facilities, at (780) 944-0424 might beable to help.

DesignEx Consulting Ltd.

Recently I had the opportunity tomeet Russ Garritty, the owner ofa local business called DesignEx.His business focuses on residen-tial design and drafting, planningdesigns for single family, multi-family, and majorhome renovations.Several projects ofDesignEx have beencompleted inParkview andCrestwood.

Russ first realizedthat he loved spacedesign and draftingwhen he took an elec-tive course in highschool. He attended NAIT andgraduated with an ArchitecturalTechnology Degree. He hasworked in the field since the mid80s with home builders and archi-tectural drafting companies. Now,along with his team, they producea wide range of services in resi-dential design including conceptu-al design, working drawings,

stock plans, brochures, and 3Drenderings. DesignEx has been inbusiness since 1992. In 2005,they relocated the business to15930 100A avenue.

DesignEx uses the latest technol-ogy to provide detailed houseplans. Their website(www.designex.ca) includes over

300 stock plans of house designs.The company continues to pro-vide excellent customer serviceto new and existing clients. If youare planning changes to yourhome or want to design the homeof your dreams, Russ will behappy to assist you. You can con-tact him via their website orphone (780) 488-3844.

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“It was hard. Itwas a struggle.Don’t remind

me of it.”The relevance of this quotefrom a long-time Britannia-Youngstown resident on thecommunity history currentlynearing completion is the per-spective history provides onour current endeavours. If ourpredecessors built this com-munity with a handful of seedsand a borrowed axe, whatcan we accomplish?

This formal study of settlement inBritannia-Youngstownused historical docu-ments, texts, maps, andinterviews with resi-dents to document lifeand land use inBritannia-Youngstownafter 1883. This date ishistorically importantbecause in 1883, theDominion Surveycharted sections ofland to be sold ashomesteads.

What was it really liketo register and prove ahomestead? The indi-viduals interviewed forthis study suggest that the $10registration fee was the easypart of the homesteading expe-rience. The hard part of the bar-gain was improving the landwithin a year. Where theycame from and what theyknew had an impact on theirearly success.

One research participant, withCanadian parents who hadlived in the U.S., suggested hergrandparents were ill-preparedfor the weather. A family fromOntario brought their livestockonly to see them die.

Yet another tells of her father’sdramatic escape from con-scription in northern Europe.He left his family behind andarrived to Edmonton in mid-winter with only 15 cents in hispocket.

With six months to wait until acrop could be planted andharvested, he had theadded burden of earningenough to pay for hisfamily to join him.What could he do inthis situation?

Stories like theseexplain the pridewith which one fam-ily produced an origi-nal homestead appli-cation from a box ofkeepsakes. Other arti-facts produced duringinterviews include old

family photos and even abeautiful old oak buffet.Keeping and caring forthese family treasuressuggests the impor-tance of continuity.

The Britannia-Youngstowncommunity history projectreport will be available in Juneof 2009. Contributions fromanyone with local familyrecords are welcome until May31. Contact Elizabeth Alke at (780) 488-5751 orealke@shaw.ca.

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civic pride, in whatever small orlarge way possible.

A lot of the garbage I picked upwas found close to two schoolsin my neighbourhood. Parents– please teach your children not

to litter. Pack their lunchesin reusable containers that

they are to bring backhome. I saw severalgarbage cans on theschool grounds that

are obviously not beingused. I picked

up several

bagged lunch-es that were tossed on theground, many with food (sand-wiches, fruit, etc.) still inside.What a waste of good food.

A reminder that ParkviewCommunity is having a garagesale at the Community Hall onSaturday May 2 starting at 10a.m. Come out and meet OldFart (a.k.a. Rod) and myself.

Something to think about. Untilnext month.

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This month’s article deals withgardening tips that can be usedthroughout the growing season. Ibegged and groveled with myfamily and friends for tips, andfound a few on the Internet. Ihope you find them useful.

Gardening tips:

Chop up fine or grind up orangepeels in food processor or blender– spread on top of garden beds tokeep cats out of the dirt.

Take one ounce of TKO house-hold cleaner, add to water in aspray bottle, and spray all shrubsand bushes – helps to fight various bugs such as aphids andspider mites. It is a natural product made of orange oil, is

good for the environment, andsafe for kids and pets.

Spread crushed clean eggshells (I save mine up over the winter)around garden beds – helps tokeep slugs away (thanks to Brian).Also, eggshells mixed in with thedirt around tomatoes helps to prevent them rotting on the vinebecause of the calcium in theshells (thanks to Lorraine).

Add 1 cup milk with water to fill aspray bottle – fights rust funguson roses (thanks to Trudy whoswears by this).

Plant marigolds in pots or bedsaround your deck, patio or balcony– helps keep mosquitoes away(thanks to Sharon).

Use an upside down Frisbee(about an inch deep) to knowwhen your lawn has receivedenough water – when the Frisbeeis full its time to turn off the hose(about an inches’ worth is enoughonce a week).

Only water lawns and gardens inthe early morning or in theevening to prevent evaporation bythe hot summer sun. Also, avoidusing fine mist sprinklers as toomuch water evaporates fromthem before the water hits theground. Soaker hoses are best.

Replace your mower with a man-ual one – great exercise for you,and no gas or electricity used. Letyour grass clippings decomposeon the lawn, spread as mulch foryour gardens, or compost them.

Compost your kitchen greenwaste (no animal products or oils)along with your garden clippingsand leaves to add to your gardensoil. It improves the texture of thesoil, and adds oxygen, moisture,and nutrients to the soil.

Spring bulbs prefer well-drainedyet moist soil – too much waterand they will rot (thanks Adele).

Avoid deep-tilling the soil as it dis-places beneficial organisms in the

soil. Lightly rake up the first fewinches of soil, adding compost asyou are raking, and then plant yourseeds. Enhance nutrient take-upby raking in 1 cup Epsom Salts forevery 9 square meters of garden.

Add 5-8 cm of shredded barkaround roots of shrubs and treesto conserve moisture and insulatethe roots from excessive heat.

Design your garden for water con-servation. For drought resistantplants, plant them in high areas;for water-loving plants, plant inlow areas. It only makes sense.

Use a water barrel or two (I havefive, thanks to Old Fart), and usethem to water your pots and gardens. To keep the water fresh,place a piece of sterling silver(coin, teaspoon, old jewelry, etc.)in the bottom of the barrel (thanksto Rob from Calgary – but he isoriginally from Edmonton).

Happy Gardening. See you nextmonth.

THE DIRTY GARDENER

CITY OF EDMONTON’S NEW 311 SERVICE

MICHELE HEBERT

In December, the City of Edmontonintroduced a telephone informationservice. Citizens can call 311, 24hours a day, every day of the yearfor access to City of Edmontoninformation, programs, and servic-es. 311 services include EdmontonTransit schedule and fare informa-tion; planning and developmentinformation and inspection bookingservices; recreation program regis-tration; and facility information, justto name a few.

311 does not replace 911. Anyonerequiring fire, ambulance, or policeemergency assistance must call911 for emergency assistance.

Citizens are encouraged to call 311for all City of Edmonton informa-tion and services with the excep-tion of DATS. Anyone registeredwith DATS should continue to callDATS directly to book the DATSserviceat (780) 496-4567.Edmonton Transit’s automatedBusLink service is still available at(780) 496-1600.

Utilities – EPCOR, TELUS, ATCOetc. - are not part of 311.

Non-English speaking callers mayrequest the assistance of an inter-preter. The 311 agent will connect

with an external interpretive serv-ice to assist with the call. The inter-pretive service offers assistance inmore than 150 languages.

Deaf and hard of hearing callerscan reach 311 using TTY: (780) 944-5555

Many phone numbers for City serv-ices and facilities have been for-warded to 311. If you call a numberfor the City of Edmonton, you willbe forwarded to a 311 agent. Over90 City of Edmonton numbers havebeen forwarded to 311. Thesenumbers will remain forwardedwell into 2009, after which time cit-izens will be required to dial 311.The 2009 Blue Pages in the City ofEdmonton Telus phone book willlist 311 as the number to call formost City of Edmonton services.

Residents of neighbouring commu-nities interested in City ofEdmonton information and servic-es can call (780) 442-5311 to reacha City of Edmonton 311 agent.

311 does not offer in-person servic-es. All locations previously offeringin-person service are still open dur-ing regular business hours.Locations are:

Edmonton Transitlower level Churchill LRT Station

Planning and Development, 5th Floor, HSBC Bank CanadaBuilding, 10250-101 street

City Hall, Main Floor Taxation, Main Floor City Hall

City of Edmonton information isalways available online atwww.edmonton.ca or directly foronline program registrationwww.edmonton.ca/ereg

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Much has changed in the past year. The global recessionhas hit economies the world over, and Alberta is no exception. While we’re not immune to the turmoil gripping world markets, Alberta is in a better position than many, and we have a plan that will see us throughthese challenging times.

On April 7, 2009, Iris Evans, Minister of Finance andEnterprise, released Budget 2009. As Minister Evans stated in her budget speech, Budget 2009 provides investment in the programs and services Albertans need,like health care, education, and infrastructure. Also, it provides investment in infrastructure and capital that supports our economy today and our prosperity in thefuture. The best thing, though, is that it does this all whilemaintaining our competitive, low-tax regime - the lowesttax regime in Canada.

Alberta is in a position to do this because we have noaccumulated debt, and in the past five years, we’ve putaside $17 billion in savings. So again, while Alberta’s fiscal situation has been significantly affected by the economic downturn, we’re in a better position than most.We have a plan to build on our strength that will see usthrough these challenging times – and set us up to emergeeven stronger. Budget 2009 projects deficits of $4.7 billionfor 2009-10, $2.4 billion for 2010-11, and $1.8 billion for2011-12, with a planned return to surplus in 2012-13. Thisis mainly due to low commodity prices, and low resourceand income tax revenue.

In order to achieve the targets for the latter two years,government will take $2 billion in corrective actions in2010-11 unless revenues improve beyond our forecast.These deficits will be offset by transfers from the expand-ed Sustainability Fund - part of the savings we’ve set asideto ensure that when times are tough, we have the fundingto keep our essential services running.

In the meantime, we’ll be managing ourspending to ensure we’re getting the bestvalue for our dollars. Over the next threeyears, we will invest a record $23.2 billionin infrastructure - an investment that translates directly into jobs for Albertans. In addition to this commitment, AlbertaHealth Services will be drawing on cashreserves of $1.5 billion to support health-related capital projects.

Also, through programs such as employment and trainingservices, our government provides a range of employmentand training services to help Albertans find meaningfulemployment. A total of $164 million has been allocatedthis fiscal year to support these programs. This increasewill allow us to continue to provide programs and services to an ever increasing population that grew by justover 91,000 last year.

Three quarters of the increase will go to priority areassuch as health care, education, and helping those in need.For example, this year there will be an increase of $100 tothe maximum monthly AISH benefit, and increases to theAlberta Seniors Benefit. Also, there will be 14,000 newchild care spaces by 2011, 100 additional front-line policeofficers in 2009-10, with another 100 next year, and 450affordable supportive living units throughout the province.

All of this new funding will be allocated while still maintaining Alberta’s low new tax regime. With Budget2009, Albertans will feel the full benefit of the eliminationof health care premiums, saving us a total of $1 billion thisyear. Personal income tax credits will be indexed to inflation, saving Albertans $115 million in 2009. And, asof April 1, the small business threshold rose to $500,000from $460,000, encouraging small businesses to grow.Further, we maintain the lowest fuel taxes in the countryand have no sales tax.

Budget 2009 reflects the Government of Alberta’s beliefin all Albertans, the belief in our province, and the beliefin our future. This budget describes the mission to manageour spending, use our savings wisely, build on our capacity, and market Alberta to the world. It keepsAlbertans working and provides prudent tax measures.Alberta will continue to be a place for people of courageand determination to dream big, to embrace diversity, andto be strong.

Edmonton-Glenora Constituency Office10649-124 StreetEdmonton, Alberta T5N 1S5Phone: 780-455-7979 Fax: 780-455-2197Email: edmonton.glenora@assembly.ab.ca

A message from theHonourable Heather Klimchuk

MLA, Edmonton-Glenora

New Budget Builds A Strong Foundation For Tomorrow

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Bike Safety Programs – 4 WheelDrive and Ride to SurviveYour child will participate in bikerelated games and activities thatwill help them learn about basicbicycle skills, rules of the road andbike safety. 4 Wheel Drive pro-grams are for ages 3-5 and Ride toSurvive for ages 6-12. To register,contact 311 or online athttp://ereg.edmonton.ca

May 30 - Meadowlark CL (15961 – 92 Avenue) 4 Wheel Drive10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ride to Survive 1-3p.m.

June 13 - Jasper Park CL (8751-153 Street) Ride to Survive 1-3 p.m.

2009 Summer Program GuideSummer is quickly approachingquickly! The 2009 SummerProgram Guide will be out in mid tolate April. The guide will be distrib-uted to all elementary schools andavailable at your local City ofEdmonton Leisure Centres. Besure to pick up your copy and startplanning for the summer! SummerProgram registrations start May 4,2009.

What are the Dog Gone Rules? Are you uncertain what the rulesare for walking dogs in the Cityof Edmonton?The City of Edmonton has very spe-cific rules for dogs set out in theAnimal Licensing Bylaw and theParkland Bylaw. Rules for dogs arein place for the safety of your com-munity and the safety of your pet.

It’s pretty simple…In the City of Edmonton, you must license your dog.

You must clean up your pet’s defecation.

You can walk your dog on park-land so long as your dog is:

• leashed and on a trail;• leashed and on a boulevard;• leashed and in an area

governed by signage permitting dogs.

Outside of designated off-leashareas, dogs must by on a leash atall times.

For everyone’s safety and at alltimes, dogs must be kept at least10 metres from any playground,sports field or picnic site. Your dogmust be on a leash no longer than2 metres in length.

Visit www.edmonton.ca/parks andclick on Off Leash Park Sites formore information.

If you are experiencing problemswith dogs off leash in your neigh-borhood, temporary signs areavailable. Call your CRC for moreinformation.

Edmonton in BloomMakes Edmonton FlourishEdmonton in Bloom is aboutEdmontonians working together tocreate a flourishing community.Many different groups and projectshelp to foster civic pride, environ-mental awareness, and beautifica-tion; and they contribute toEdmonton in Bloom.

There are three main activities ofEdmonton in Bloom.

Edmonton in Bloom DirectoryA directory of groups and initiativesthat beautify the community, pro-mote environmental responsibility,and build pride in Edmonton.

Edmonton in Bloom Show and AwardsShowcases groups, projects andbusinesses that foster a beautifulEdmonton.

Communities in Bloom JudgingEdmonton has competed in thenational Communities in Bloomcompetition since 1995.

Some projects that make Edmontonflourish are: Front Yards In Bloom,Naturescapes and CommunityGardens.

People, Plants, and Pride…Growing together For MoreInformation:Communities in Bloom Coordin-atorPhone: (780) 496-4678

We are always looking for new peo-ple to join the community and exec-utive. Please e-mail Debbie atdyochim@hotmail.com or call BarbBusse at (780) 489-6652.

SOCCERFor outdoor soccer 2009 we havethree teams. They are U-14 boys, U-16 boys and U-18 girls. We wouldlike to thank all the volunteers for2008/2009 Indoor soccer. Hopingeveryone will have a great time thisoutdoor season.

CASINOWe would like to thank all the volun-teers that worked the casino for uson Jan 29 and 30. Also Barb Busse

for organizing the event and gettingthe volunteers. Our next one is July,August, or September 2010. Lookfor further info.

50 YEAR BIRTHDAY BASHBritannia-Youngstown is 50 yearsold this year. If you would like tohelp out or have suggestions pleasecontact Barb Busse (780) 489-6652.

HALL RENTALSWe still have lots of openings forhall rentals. Our hall seats 150 people. For more info call Joan(780) 486-1887.

WEBSITE DESIGNWe are currently looking for assis-tance in getting our website up andrunning. We have the informationon a disc; however, this informationis not on the web. If you have experience and can give us the helpwe need. Please call Barb at (780) 489-6652.

BRUNCH & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAY 3rd - 10am at Glenwood Hall(16430 97 Avenue). 2009/2010Memberships will be available for purchase and pick up, along with information on many other programs going on aroundGlenwood and area.

Want to participate in the community, but worried youmight be asked to volunteer timeyou don’t have/can’t offer?Stop worrying! This year, theGlenwood Executive will have all ofits positions filled (a couple peoplehold down more than one position.)Yay! Come out and enjoy a freebrunch and find out what’s new.

So… How can you participate?

Purchase a membership.Memberships in GlenwoodCommunity League are still (afteralmost 20 years) only $25.00 per

household and seniors 60+ areFREE! Memberships for 2009/2010 will be available at our AnnualGeneral Meeting on May 3, at 10a.m. (or email: glenwoodcommuni-ty@hotmail.com or call Michele at(780) 439-3169).

Come to a community league event– Come and play cards (Euchre) ona Tuesday – beginners welcome.

Drop in at a community leaguemeeting (first Thursday of everymonth)

Come to Community Swim atJasper Place Pool on a Saturday, 3-5 p.m. (with membership)

Pop in at our Annual GeneralMeeting Brunch May 3,2009

Come to Hockey Night inGlenwoodSign up for Adopt-A-Block to keepyour street clean

Meet new friends and neighboursat our 70th Birthday Bash this fall

Register your children for one of theCity of Edmonton programs goingon at the hall this summer drop in tocheck out our summer PlaygroundProgram with your kids, nephews,nieces, grandkids or friends

Organize a block party on yourstreet

Attend our annual Christmas Party

We are hoping to open two youthpositions so that the young people of Glenwood can help usmake decisions that affect them aswell! If you are interested in mak-ing Glenwood a community thatoffers fun programs for youngadults – come out and let us know!

Mark your Calendar… September12th, 2009 is the BIG DAY!

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GENERAL NEWS

GLENWOOD

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What Does a 70th Birthday Bashfor a Community Look Like?Fantastic food, fun, fireworks,friends, family, dancing, jumpythings for kids, door prizes, networking, neighbours, gamesand so much more!! This will beour biggest community event inYEARS and we are hoping to see so many people, new to thecommunity and those who havebeen here for years joining togetherfor a day of excitement. Email Michele at glenwoodcommu-nity@hotmail.com to get more information or to volunteer yourexpertise!

Upcoming Scrapbooking DayOut – May 2 at the Glenwood HallKatherine hosts scrapbooking daysat the hall approximately every twomonths on a Saturday.... please con-tact her for upcoming dates at kew-chuk@telus.net or visit her websitefor more information at www.cre-atewithkatherine.myctmh.com.

EuchreJoin us for Euchre every Tuesdaynight at the Glenwood CommunityHall. Registration at 6:30 p.m.,games begin at 7 p.m. Anyone cancome to play.

Family and Kids’ Stuff…Registration for registered pro-grams starts Monday, May 4 andwe have two running right here inour neighbourhood!Go online at www.edmonton.caand search Summer ProgramGuide for more information, or pickone up at City facilities. Registerearly to get your spot!Green Thumbs (3-5 Years) 9-11:30a.m. Class 317740 - $55 (August10-14) Come and get the scoop ongrowing flowers and vegetables.Learn some neat ways that ourinsect friends help us out in the gar-den! Planting seeds, crafting somebeautiful bugs and making cool gar-den markers are all part of the fun!

Wild at Art (6-9 Years) 1:30-4 p.m.Class 318124 - $59 (August 10-14)Explore the world of art in this program. Sample everything frommolding clay, paper maché andpainting in different forms.

Glenwood will once again be running FREE summer drop in play-ground program at the communityleague playground this summer.Please come out and enjoy games,crafts and other dramatic play. Lastyear was a great success, and we look forward to even highernumbers this year.

Don’t Forget about FreeSwimming…With your Glenwood Membership,you can participate with your familyat our Community Swim at JasperPlace Pool on Saturdays from 3-5pmuntil the end of June.

Other Glenwood Information:Have your say and find out about…Community development, Leaguespending and changes, Programsoffered, What’s new in Glenwood?

Community League meetings areopen to everyone and are generallyheld at the hall at 7pm on the firstThursday of every month.

Are you hosting a birthday party?Baby or bridal shower? FamilyReunion? Family Christmas Party?Consider renting the GlenwoodCommunity Hall.

Friday/Saturday rentals: Members $150*, Non-Members $400

Sunday-Thursday rentals:Members $75*,Non-Members $150 Call the Facility Director, Charlotte at(780) 444-0411 Must be a memberin good standing.

We would like to thank everyone forhis or her help with the EasterBINGO at Canora on March 28,2009, We are happy that everyoneof all ages had a great time.

Our Next event is the Volunteerappreciation Dinner April 24 2009,we hope to see all of ourVolunteer’s out there having a greattime.Thank you everyone who came outfor the AGM (Annual GeneralMeeting) on March 15 2009 we had a record turn out. Our newexecutive is;

President - Tony Lovell1st Vice President - Ray St.Germain2nd Vice President - RobertPoliuesSecretary - Shandi HyggenTreasurer - Eva SquiresPast President - Eleanor BurkeMemberships - Erin RobinsBuilding - Paul BirchCasino - Greg RobertsProgram - Roberta SpenceEvents - Christine LovellBingo - Virginia LovellPublicity- Adina GreenGood & Wellness - Stella BenkoNeighborhood Watch - Eleanor Burke

We also would like to thank everyone who helped clean up thegraffiti on the hall. We would like toremind our neighbours and friendswhen you see suspicious activityplease call the police.

Bingo: Canora Community Leagueis looking for Volunteers within ourleague to work bingos, if you havesome free time and would like to help us out please call Virginia(780) 478-0979

Rentals: The hall is still open formany dates during the year! If you are looking to have a BBQ or Wedding to call Paul at the hall(780) 999-4529

Keeping Clean: Clean up theNeighbourhood, Lets keep ourneighbourhood clean, if you seegarbage lets pick it up. Lets help outeach other. If you have graffiti onyour house or garage and wantsome information on how toremove it! Call Paul (780) 999-4529

SPRING IS HERE !!! Help theNeighbours: If you notice that oneof your neighbours needs helpcleaning their yards, let’s help…This will help keep the neighbour-hood clean, and a clean neighbour-

hood deters people to litter. LETSALL WORK TOGETHER

MEMBERS: Its never to late, ThatCanora Community league isalways looking to welcome newmembers. If you would like tobecome a member please contact Erin (780) 920-2092

UPCOMING EVENTS…

Board Meeting at Canora April 14,2009

Volunteer appreciation Dinner April 24, 2009

Garage Sale at Canora May 2,2009

Board Meeting at Canora May 12,2009

BBQ at Canora June 6, 2009

Board meeting at Canora June 9,2009

Green Shack opens July 2009 tillAugust 2009

Board meeting at CanoraSeptember 8, 2009

Membership Drive at CanoraSeptember 12, 2009

Are you interested in your community? Meeting new people and makinga difference?

Join our Board of DirectorsIf you are interested, please contactJanice Gargas at (780) 489-4753

Rummage Sale - Huge In DoorGarage Sale Sat May 23-and SunMay 24 9 a.m.-3p.m. Table Info -Contact Paula @ (780) 479-6929

Pre-School registration nightTuesday May 26 @ 7 p.m. Comeout check out the great ParentCooperate Program that we run forChildren Ages 3 & 4 ReasonablePrice, Great Teacher, Many FieldTrips And much more......LimitedSpaces Available. Further InfoContact Paula @ (780) 479-6929

Babysitting Course – Anyoneinterested in participating ContactNaida Woycenko – (780) 487-8767Dates to be determined by interest!

Did you know that you can use your community Credits for useOUTSIDE of the community!Registering your child for tae kwon

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do, skating, gymnastics, etc?Contact Janice Gargas prior to regis-tering (780) 489-4753!

Space still available in High Park Pre-school January Registration - 3 & 4Year olds, Parent Co-Op,Reasonable rates. Lots of fun forboth Parents and Children!! Call Paula for more info @ (780) 479-6929

YogaTuesdays 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. atMayfield hall. $100 per 10 sessions$12 for drop-ins. Call Fran for info:(780) 484-1476

PilatesMondays 8 to 9 p.m. at MayfieldHall. $100 per 10 sessions $15 for drop-ins. Call Bonnie for info:(780) 489-3254

Carpet BowlingSeniors carpet bowling Tuesdaysand Thursdays. For more informa-tion call Doreen @ (780) 486-1833or Marlene @ (780) 484-5728

Moms and TotsDads, newborns, grandparents, andcaregivers all welcome. No cost.Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.At Mayfield Hall For information

MAYFIELD

COMMUNITY NEWScontact Tara @ (780) 486-6152

Free Swimmingfor Mayfield community leaguemembers. Please show currentmembership card. Saturdayevenings from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. JasperPlace Fitness and Leisure Centre,9200 - 163 StreetHall RentalsFor resident members only. CallKathy to book: (780) 484-3391

Community MembershipsCall Elaine: (780) 481-8108

Contact InformationTara Middleton: (780) 486-6152 email: mayfieldcommunity@yahoo.ca

Other Mayfield NewsOn April 8th we had our AnnualGeneral Meeting and had a muchbetter turnout than in past years.Thank you to all the returning com-munity members and to all the newmembers who came out to supportour community league. If you wereunable to come but would still like tovolunteer or get involved with yourcommunity, please do not hesitateto call or e-mail Tara Middleton. Thenew executive of Mayfield are:

President - Tara MiddletonVice President Operations - GregOstopowich

Vice President Facilities - SteveMiddletonSecretary - Robyn RobertsonTreasurer - Merle BishopMembership - Elaine FraserPublicity - Leanne Garon

Programs - Bonnie MyerSocials - Wendy StevensonRegistrar - VacantSoccer - Mike DavisonCastledowns Bingo - VacantHall Rental - Kathy Johnson

Capital City Clean Up2009 Big Bin Events

The City of Edmonton is hosting Big Bin events for household items that can’t be set outfor regular waste collection. Twelve weekend events will be held in various locationsthroughout the City.

City residents will be able to drop off items such as old couches, chairs, mattresses, andappliances free of charge. Computers and other electronics will also be accepted for recycling.

Note: Do not bring household hazardous waste like paint, varnish, household cleaners orbatteries. Please take those items to an ECO Station.

All events will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Date Location AddressMay 2 & 3 Jasper Place 16003 – Stony Plain RoadMay 9 & 10 Commonwealth Stadium 112 Avenue & 90 StreetMay 23 & 24 SE District Yard 5404 – 59 AvenueMay 30 & 31 Blue Quill 11304 – 25 AvenueJune 6 & 7 Castle Downs 11520 – 153 AvenueJune 13 & 14 Northlands 11203 – 73 StreetJune 20 & 21 Woodcroft 13915 – 115 AvenueAugust 15 & 16 Callingwood 17740 – 69 AvenueAugust 22 & 23 Commonwealth Stadium 112 Avenue & 90 StreetAugust 29 & 30 Blue Quill 11304 – 25 AvenueSeptember 12 & 13 Millwoods Town Centre 23 Avenue & 66 StreetSeptember 19 & 20 Kennedale 12810 – 58 Street

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You

Amanda BirdAmanda WoodwardAndrew JeynesBernadette ThomasBibianna DavidsonBrian NovakCail JohnsonChelsey SchmidtkeConnie ClarkCst. Bill CountrymanCst. Michael HickeyCst. Trevor ShelrudCst. Wayde PeachmanDan & Tasha Allen

Dana WoodwardDavid HiggsDebbie OlsenDenny MayDiane KerelukEric KozakiewiczEric O'BrienJackie FowlerJames LederJennifer Bath-YofonoffJenny StasiukJim DoucetJim WooleyJohn Gregory

Kristin GibsonLaurabelle RobinsonLaura-Lee RahnLouise StewartMarian BruinMatthew CabajMaxine HebertMike McGuirePaula KirmanShannon WooleySherry FowlerWin Sebelius

The SPURR would like to thank all those people who helped make thislast year possible, starting with the two greatest contributor’s any papercould wish to have:

Adele & Michele have been here fromthe start and their efforts have beenand are greatly appreciated. We alsowant to thank everyone else who hada hand in making the SPURR some-thing to be proud of and if we’vemissed someone it will only be in print,not in our hearts – thank you:

MICHELEHEBERT

ADELEKNOWLER

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I was going through a num-ber of boxes recently,ready or not, to downsize. Thisis a very heavy task, as I am myfather’s daughter: a packrat andone who finds value in just aboutevery book, trinket, and any otherprecious piece of someone else’sgood finds. I have in my art studioold pictures and first editionbooks of Bronte, as well as firstimages of my great greats in oval frames. To ask me to dospring cleaning is like asking amouse to stop eating cheese.

I did take the time for the cleanout as we needed to move oneof our daughters downstairs,clearing the way, finally afteralmost twenty years for my hus-band and myself to have breath-ing space upstairs.

What ensued was a huge cleanand sort of this author’s pack rateclectic assortment of books gar-nered over the last twenty yearsor so. I am a teacher, and as such

was afforded thespring break time toperuse the collectionof books and memora-bilia amassed overthe last several years.

Not only was I amazedat the vast collection that

needed to be reduced, I wasdownright proud of my family’sliterary journey.

I had collected a veritablechronology of the times, fromNational Geographics to a fullset of Life magazines from thesixties to the seventies (com-plete and in excellent condi-tion). As well, I have a full col-lection of mint condition hardcover books on England,Canadian History, and manybooks regarding Canada and therailroad for free pick up.

This great collection came frommy father, Albert Knowler. Hewas the book collector. I have

many books from his collec-tions but must now share someof them with other avid collec-tors. It would be my honour togive these books away thismonth to good collectors inhonour of his memory.Collectors alike are invited tocontact me at The SPURR tomake arrangements (this monthonly) for pick up of these great lit-erary treasures free and to agood literary home. I would bewilling to drop off the books toyour home. Otherwise, they are

destined to a drop off withGoodies or other organizationsfor re sale.

A good book, a good read is bet-ter than chocolate on a dreamySunday afternoon. It stays withyou longer, lingers better, andgives pause for thought.

Pick up the phone, e-mail, or justlet us know by snail mail if youwant these treasures.

My father would be tickled pink!

ADELE KNOWLER

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Asian Heritage Month – HennaBody Art on Tuesday May 12 at 7p.m.

Please call the library at (780) 496-1810 for program details and toregister. We are located at 9010-156 Street (across from theMeadowlark Mall). Visit us onlineat www.epl.ca.

Don’t have a library card yet? Dropin and sign up! If you are under 18we need to have the signature ofyour parent or guarantor.

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White Cloud Aboriginal Head Startis now accepting applications forthe 2009/10 school year.

Children must be of Aboriginalancestry, potty trained and either3 or 4 years of age.

Please call 780-481-3451 to makean appointment to register yourchild, spaces are limited______________________________

“Mark your calendars for theNational Aboriginal Day project " ACelebration of Aboriginal Healthand Wellness” happening at theButler Memorial Park 157 St &Stony Plain Road during the weekof June 15th to 19th.

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The Jasper Place Library hasmany programs for you and yourfamily this month! Along with ourregular programs, we are also cel-ebrating Asian Heritage Monthand National Youth Week withsome exciting new programs!

Join us for the following programs:Booktalk Storytime on Saturday,May 2 at 2 p.m.

Edmonton Youth Week – TeenGaming on Tuesday May 5 at 7p.m.

Rhyme Time – Every Thursday inMay at 6:30 p.m.

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