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THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY LEAGUE NEWSPAPER: BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN, CANORA, GLENWOOD, HIGH PARK, MAYFIELD & WEST JASPER / SHERWOOD ALSO SERVING THE STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA BUSINESS REVITALIZATION ZONE MAY 2010 VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 4 CIRCULATION 16,000
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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
MAY 2010VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 4CIRCULATION 15,000
Insidethis issueEDITORIAL page 2
Introducing SPURR’snew Editor...
BRZ UPDATE page 3
Opportunity Does Knock!JPRS UPDATE page 4
Getting to know you!IT MAKES CENTS page 6
Garage Sale Savvy!
Gardening is hard work but the results areworth it, for myself and for my gardens.Apparently, the weight-bearing aspects ofgardening are beneficial particularily towomen as it helps build strong bones andprevent osteoporosis. Also, the Vitamin D weget naturally from the sunshine helps to prevent bone loss, and just makes us feelbetter emotionally. At my age (50, but lookmuch younger, ha ha) I need all the help I canget. Wear a hat, and use sunscreen whenoutdoors. The spray-on types of sunscreenare a bonus, and I don’t get my hands allmucked up before gardening.
Before venturing out into the garden, a fewpreventative measures are in order to avoidsprains, strains and a trip to your chiropractor.The first activity to do is to limber up.Muscles and tendons are like rubber bands,and work much more efficiently when warmand pliable. Start by going for a brisk walk asa warm-up, or marching on the spot, and then proceed to do some stretching exercis-
es pre-gardening. Movements should be slowand controlled, and you should feel a gentlestretch of the muscle. Hold the position for 10to 15 seconds, and don’t bounce or jerk.Repeat each movement two to three times.Perform the exercises again post-gardening toprevent any stiffness afterwards. Know yourlimitations, especially if you have spinal prob-lems. The phrase “no pain – no gain” nolonger applies, except for a trip to the ER.
Neck: While sitting or standing with good pos-ture, tilt head forward bringing chin down,stretching the back and sides of the neck.Keeping face forward, tip ear towards shoul-der. Repeat for other side.
Shoulders: Grasp elbow with opposite hand.Pull elbow and arm towards chest until youfeel a gentle stretch at back of arm, makingsure shoulder isn’t hunched. Repeat withother arm. Clasp hands behind head. Presselbows back until you feel a gentle stretch atfront of shoulders.
Wrists: Holding arm straight out in front, pointhand downward towards floor. With otherhand, gently pull fingers toward you until youfeel a stretch. Repeat on other side. Holdhands in front of chest, palms together, fingers pointing upward. Bend wrists down-wards until you feel a stretch in the forearms.
Lower Back and Thighs: While standing,place hands firmly on hips. Bend backwardsslowly until you feel a stretch, and then returnto upright position. Clasp hands together overhead. Lean to one side, keeping back straightuntil you feel a stretch in your side. Repeatwith other side. Using a wall for support withone hand, grasp ankle behind you with yourother hand. Slowly push leg back to stretchfront of thigh, keeping thigh in line with body.Repeat with other side.
These exercises are also good pre golfing(which I intend to partake in this year as I did-n’t get out to golf last year at all). Don’t try totackle all your gardening chores at one time.Break up your chores, having a cup of tea orlemonade in between, taking the time to sitoutdoors and enjoy your garden.
To be a gardener is to be patient and optimistic.
Until next month, Happy Gardening.
MICHELE HEBERT
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SPURR is 2 Years Old!!!We want to thank everyone
who has contributed along the way, but a special Happy Second Anniversary to
Michele Hebert & Diane Kereluk who have been with the SPURR since our
first issue - Thank you.
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SPURR • MAY 2010 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4
www.thespurr.caEditor: Jamie Post
Gardening: Michele Hebert
It Makes Cents: Sheri Landry
Community Info: Wendy Kinsman
Business Info: Diane Kereluk
Advertising:Jim Wooley [email protected]
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What is SPURR The Stony Plain (road and area) Urban
Revitalization Report is a community based
newspaper whose mission it is to serve
the west-end communities of Britannia-
Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood, High Park,
Mayfield, & West Jasper / Sherwood along
with 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 Community
Services, Neighbourhood Revitalization
Project and the Stony Plain Road and Area
Business Revitalization Zone.
The opinions expressed in the articles appear-
ing in The SPURR are those of the people
named as the authors and do not necessarily
reflect those of The SPURR, its editor, its pub-
lisher, the City of Edmonton or the Stony Plain
Road and Area Business Revitalization Zone.
For More Information Please Contact: Wendy Kinsman, Jasper Place RevitalizationCoordinator, Office of Great NeighbourhoodsCity of Edmonton Community Services Dept.100835 - 120 St. N.W. P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7 Ph: (780) 495-0321 [email protected]
Diane Kereluk, Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 10043 151 Street. Edmonton, AB, T5P 4Z7Ph: (780) 477-5169 [email protected]
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EDITORIAL
JAMIE POST
Hello SPURR readers. My name isJamie Post. I'm pleased to take onthe editorship of the SPURR, ourlocal community newspaper. Aswest-end residents, my family andI always look forward to readingabout neighborhood events, com-munity services available to us,and shopping opportunities atlocal businesses.
Spring is here (minus any Maysnowfalls ;), greening foliage, anda 9 pm sunset provide as good anopportunity as ever to get out andabout in our neighborhoods, andas we move forward into summer,our communities also move forward into what will be a year ofchange. The BRZ has held its firstever Business/Community mixer,a wonderful opportunity to learnmore about local business, includ-ing Diane Kereluk's conceptualplans for a Holistic Urban Market,and I hope it has inspired you tolearn more about the Jasper PlaceRevitalization and consider joininga working group or gettinginvolved in your local communityleague. Wendy Kinsman has settled into her role as our new Neighborhood RevitalizationCoordinator, and is working hardwith the Revitalization's communi-ty volunteers. With an electionupcoming, the city's previous 6wards have been split into 12,while the provincial electoralboundaries commission has com-pleted public hearings in our cityregarding its interim report whichhas proposed changes to howWest-Edmonton is represented inthe Legislative Assembly.
It's been five months since thelong-running debate over a West-LRT corridor ended with CityCouncil voting to approve theStony Plain Road/104 Avenue corridor. While the city is lookingto the province, the federal government and an upcoming bidfor EXPO 2017 to provide thefunding to construct the West andSoutheast lines, city administra-tion is moving ahead with the corridor's conceptual designphase. The questions being askedduring this phase of design are:
Where the LRT will run within thecorridors?
Where will any bridges or under-passes be?
Where will stations be located?
How will they be configured?
How will vehicle access in andout of communities be impacted?
What plans are needed to
address pedestrian and cyclistimpacts?
For our communities which liebetween 163st/87ave and StonyPlain Road/142st, the city will beholding a workshop on May 6th,6pm-9pm at the MeadowlarkCommunity League Hall (15961-92ave). This is a "game changer"with the potential to set thecourse for our communities fordecades to come, and as such Iurge you to get involved.
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STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA UPDATE
DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169
Opportunity Does KnockThe Edmonton City Councilapproved a DevelopmentIncentive Funding that applies tovarious Enterprise Areas in thecity. This is a grant funding pro-gram designed for revitalizationand reinvesting in the specialneeds main street commercialareas of Edmonton. The financialincentives will be available toProperty Owners in theseEnterprise Areas of the BusinessRevitalization Zones who invest ina new development, redevelop-ment, and/or conversion of theirproperties for mixed use, multi-unit Residential and /or eligibleRetail and Commercial UseStorefront occupancy. PropertyOwners must meet the guide-lines of the program to qualify.
The Incentives for the proposeddevelopment funds are:
Multi-unit-unit ResidentialDevelopment• A reimbursement grant of$12,000 per new Dwelling to a maximum of 36 new Dwellings for any Mixed-use project that creates newDwellings located above eligibleground floor Retail andCommercial Use Storefront(s)occupancy.• A reimbursement grant of$7,000 per new Dwelling to amaximum of 36 new Dwellingsfor any Multi-unit Residential proj-ect that creates a minimum of 10new dwellings.
New Retail and CommercialBuilding DevelopmentA reimbursement grant equal tothe amount of 5% total construc-tion Value to a maximum amountof $40,000 per new Retail andCommercial Use building that hasConstruction Value $250,000, is aminimum of two storey’s, andhas eligible Retail andCommercial Use Storefront(s)occupancy on the ground floor ofthe building.
To learn more about this programthe City of Edmonton is hostingan Open House for theDevelopment Incentive Programon:
Date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: City Hall, City Room
In addition there will be an OpenHouse hosted by the Stony PlainRoad and Area BusinessAssociation for Property Ownersand Investors who are specificallyinterested in development in thearea on:
Date: Wednesday May 19th, 2010Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmLocation: 10043 151 Street RSVP: (780) [email protected]
West LRT UpdateThe City of Edmonton will beseeking public involvementregarding the proposed West LRTroute and has offered a separateconsultation for the businessmembers of the Stony Plain Roadand Area Business Association.Date and location will be depend-ent on the number of participants.If you are a business member andwould like to be involved with the consultation please [email protected] or call(780) 477-5169 by May 10, 2010.
Results from the BusinessMember Survey!
During the early part of March acompany called Trend Researchcontacted all business memberswith the Stony Plain Road and
Area Business Association for ashort survey. The purpose of thesurvey was to find out what themember values were and whatdirection they wanted the StonyPlain Road and Area BusinessAssociation to pursue. Theresults are now available andany business member wishingto receive a copy can do so by e-mailing [email protected] visit: www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca.
You Be the
Judge…Restaurant Review
Keep your reviews coming in. For more information or a list ofqualifying restaurants visit:www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca.
Congratulations to the followingrestaurants for the great reviews:
Hoang Long RestaurantVic’s PizzaCheese CakeTasty TomatoJoey’s Grill & LoungeHaps Restaurant
Summer Time is Almost Here!!!
Mark your Calendars….BackYard BBQ and Beer Gardens.Saturday, June 26, 2010. A greatopportunity to listen to homegrown music and enjoy a conversation with fellow neighbours. Watch for furtherinformation in the June issue of The S.P.U.R.R. or visit:www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca.
DateJanuary – May 01 Applications for Façade
Improvementwww.edmonton.ca/city_government/planning_development/facade-and-storefront-improvem.aspx
May 18 Development IncentiveProgram Open House
May 19 Property Owners andInvestors Open House
RSVP to [email protected]
May – December Holistic Urban Market www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca
May – October Flower Planters www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca
May Spring Clean up Big BinEvent - Litter Pickup
June 26 Back Yard BBQ & BeerGarden
www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca
July/Aug Street Clean up – LitterPickup
www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca
September 11 Dogapolooza www.dogapalooza.ca
September Unveiling of Capital CityMural
www.edmonton.ca/environmental/capital-city-clean-up.aspx
October Fall Clean up Big BinEvent
October 15/16 Storefront Cinema Nights www.storefrontcinemanights.com
Event WebsiteCalendar at a glance...
You be the Judge…
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Community Building West, for taking me on this informative community tour. It is important forme to know all of the community’sassets, which includes the schools,not-for-profit organizations, localparks, churches and businesseswhich serves these communities.Thank you, to the Bent ArrowAgency for giving us a tour of yourfacility and informing us off themany outstanding programs youoffer to aboriginal families.
When I return from my vacation, Iwill continue to meet with all ofthe JPR Steering Committee andWorking Groups to review andupdate their short, mid term andlong term plans. In May and June,I am planning to attend the com-munity league meetings to intro-duce myself and understand bothof our contributions to the JasperPlace Revitalization.
I encourage all of you to e-mailme your comments on theSPURR as I try to keep all of youconnected to the Jasper PlaceRevitalization Strategy. I will bereturning from holidays on May17 to read your thoughts [email protected]
JASPER PLACE REVITALIZATION UPDATE
WENDY KINSMAN(780) 495-0321
Hello residents, businesses andorganizations residing in the com-munities of Canora, West JasperPlace, Glenwood and BritanniaYoungstown and the outlyingcommunities who are affected bythe changes planned in theJasper Place Revitalization area.
Wendy’s Quote;
“We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.”
Sir Winston Churchill
As your Jasper PlaceRevitalization Coordinator, I havejust completed my second monthof work in this position and havethoroughly enjoyed meetingmany more people. I value yourhonesty and openness on what isimportant to you in your commu-nity and sharing your ideas onwhat needs to change. I facilitated two 1/2 day work-
shops with the Jasper PlaceRevitalization (JPR) SteeringCommittee and representativeswith from the three, JPR WorkingGroups (Connecting ourCommunity, Feeling Safe in ourCommunity and Building ourCommunity). We had the wonder-ful opportunity to have a presenta-tion by key, City of Edmonton LRTstaff, Transportation Department,to hear the next phases of the LRTPublic Involvement Plan.
LRT, TransportationDepartment Udate:You are invited to attend the nextLRT Public Workshop on Thursday,May 6, 2010 at 6:00pm atMeadowlark Community LeagueHall. Please see the add in thismonths SPURR or go towww.edmonton.ca
Committee mem-bers who attendedthe JPR Workshopidentified the
issues, concerns and obstaclesthey are currently facing. One ofthe significant issues identifiedwas lack of communicationamongst the steering committeemembers and the three JPRWorking Groups and the secondissue was spending too much timeon meeting minutes, and otheradministrative details, instead ofputting greater efforts into theactions required to realize the JPRvision. New strategies are beingwritten to include re-focus the JPRStrategy, re-structure the currentgovernance, improve informationand cohesiveness between theJPR committees and the public.The Jasper Place RevitalizationSteering Committees next stepswith representation from the threeworking groups are to write thenew actions plans for the newstrategies and incorporate theminto the Jasper Place Revitalization
Strategy. I will post these in theJune SPURR article.
I work in partnership with the StonyPlain BRZ and I am very excited tosee the incredible special eventsbeing planned over the next fewmonths. Dogapalooza is coming inSeptember, Store Front CinemaNights are coming back in Octoberand the BRZ staff are planning thefuture Holistic Urban Market, to beunveiled in October 2010. I am alsoworking in partnership with theNeighbourhood EmpowermentTeam (NET), Edmonton PoliceDepartment, Bylaw and St. Paul’sAnglican Church to plan a clean-upday for communities in the JasperPlace Revitalization area in June.More details will be forthcoming inthe June SPURR article.
I having been going on walking anddrive by tours to get to know yourcommunities. I had my Neighbour-hood and Community Developmentcolleagues, Community ServicesDepartment educate me on thecommunities of Canora andBritannia Youngstown in April.Thank you, to Tim O’Donnell,Community Recreation Coordinator,Nicole Magilton, Social Worker, andCatherine McGuire , Social Worker,
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JASPER PLACE LIBRARY
The Jasper Place Library hasgreat programs for you and yourfamily this month!
Join us for the following FREEprograms:Baby Laptime: Tuesdays at10:15am. Ages: 3-12 months.Registration required.Fun For Ones: Wednesdays at10:15am, beginning May 19.Ages: 12-23 months. Registrationrequired.Family Storytime: Thursdaynights at 6:30pm. All ages. Drop in.
Please call the library at780.496.1810 for program detailsand to register. We are located at9010 156 Street (just north of theMeadowlark Mall).
Please note the library will beclosed on Monday, May 24.
Visit us online at 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.
New drug program for seniors delayedExisting drug coverage for seniors continues
Proposed changes to Alberta's seniors' drug plan scheduled to take effect onJuly 1, 2010, have been delayed in order to address necessary legislative andregulatory changes and align with other government programs for seniors.
Government will continue to pay about 80% of seniors’ total drug coststhrough the existing seniors’ drug program, which remains available to allAlbertans age 65 and over. Seniors with this coverage will continue to pay aco-payment of 30 per cent of each prescription's cost to a maximum of $25 perprescription. The existing program will continue to provide coverage for prescription drugs, ambulance services, clinical psychological services, andhome nursing care.
"In 20 years, Alberta's seniors' population will have doubled from 400,000 tomore than 800,000 - an increase from 11 to 21 per cent of our population,"said Gene Zwozdesky, Minister of Health and Wellness. "As a result, a comprehensive approach is needed to address the needs of an aging and rapidly expanding population, and that simply requires more time to get it right."
Questions about existing coverage should be directed to Alberta Blue Crossat 1-800-661-6995, or by email at www.ab.bluecross.ca, since they administerthe seniors' drug program for the Government of Alberta.
The Alberta Government has a clear plan for a strong economic recovery. Animportant part of The Way Forward is maintaining support for programs and services Albertans need most, such as health care, education, and safeand vibrant communities. For more information about the plan, please visitalberta.ca.
Constituency Office:10649-124 Street
Edmonton, AB T5N 1S5Phone: 780-455-7979
Honourable Heather KlimchukMLA, Edmonton-Glenora
Minister of Service Alberta
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SHERI LANDRY
Holding a garage sale is a greatway to lighten the amount of stuffyou have around your house andmake some extra money whiledoing it. If you are thinking abouthaving a garage sale soon, thesetips will help you save time, makemoney and get the most of youryard sale.
Gather your items ahead oftime. In order to save yourselfsome stress at the last minutestart putting your items in boxesearly. Grab some stickers and apen and price your items beforeyou store them in boxes. You willsave yourself an evening of worktrying to price your items thenight before.
Go through your house, whenyou find an item you want to sell,price it, put the sticker on it, andstore it in the box. Store the boxaway until you are ready to holdyour sale. If you do that ahead oftime, all you have left is to takeeverything out of the boxes anddisplay them.
Make sure your items are visibly priced. Most people liketo shop around at garage saleswhere the items are clearlymarked. If your items are notmarked then people will only lookfor items they really want. Bymarking your items you mayattract someone who would haveoverlooked that item becausethey didn't want it enough to askwhat the price was.
IT MAKES CENTSDisplay your electronics andhave them either hooked up orclose to a power source. If you are selling electronics, your customers will want to know thatthey work. Having a power sourceclose by will save you time andrunning around while the sale isgoing on.
If you are selling a TV, try to haveit either on a cartoon channel, orhooked up to a DVD/VCR and playing a cartoon. Cartoons display nicely on televisions and italso acts as a great babysitter.Cartoons keep kids occupied andtheir little fingers away from yourbreakables. It also allows the parents more time to shop as thekids quietly watch a show. (Thisworked wonders at our garagesale last summer). You don't haveto have the sound going on thetelevision all day.
Price realistically. Price an itemfor what it is, not for what itmeans to you. Remember thatyou are holding a garage sale andyour buyers will be bargainhunters. It is okay to put a coupleof items in at a higher price butthe majority of your prices shouldbe a great bargain or your buyerwill check out a couple of highprices and leave because theydon't want to waste their timewhen there are other sales outthere.
In addition to pricing realistically,don't be afraid to say no if some-one offers a price that is too lowfor what you are selling. You mayget bargain hunters that come inat the beginning of a sale and willoffer a really low price. You canpolitely say that since it is the startof the day, you prefer to stay atyour price, but if they really wantto try the same offer later in the
day, you will accept their offerafter a certain time if the item isstill there.
Notify your neighbours.Advising your neighbours closestto you of the date or your desireto hold a garage sale will benefityou in a couple of ways. If thedate is far enough into the future,they may express their desire tohold a garage sale in their yard onthe same day. Turning a garagesale into a multi-family, or commu-nity garage sale makes it moredesirable to shoppers.
Telling your direct neighbours isalso a courtesy. They can preparefor the increased traffic on theirstreet or in their back lane and areusually more understanding ofpeople parked in their spot if theyknow ahead of time. It also getsyour neighbours over to yourplace to pick up some of yourstuff at a great price.
Advertise your sale. In additionto telling neighbours, there arenumerous places to advertiseyour garage sale. There are someonline sites such as kijiji.com that
have a specific section for garagesales and you can list yours forfree.
Check your community paper tosee if they print about garagesales. Print out some signs topost at your local community hall,library, church or merchants.
When advertising, put as muchinformation as possible such asthe date, time, location and someof the items you are selling toattract more buyers. If you arehaving a larger sale such as multi-family or neighbourhood sale, putthat information in too. Also, ifyou are having the garage salerain or shine, add that in as well.In the event of poor weather, people will know that you are stillopen for business.
Garage sales are a great way tounload the possessions you nolonger need and with good prepa-ration they can be an enjoyableand profitable experience.
Sheri Landry is the owner andauthor of www.thisbirdsday.comand is a garage sale fanatic.
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LAURIE HAWNMP for EDMONTON CENTRE
LAURIE HAWNMP for EDMONTON CENTRE
The Government of Canada has introduced measures to ensure fairness at the gas pumps forCanadian consumers. It is estimated that each year, due to inaccurate measurement, Canadianconsumers receive a full $20 million dollars less gas than what they pay for at the pumps.
When you pull into a station to gas up, you should be guaranteed that what’s on the pump is what’s in the tank. That’s why we are taking concrete action to protect consumers from paying more than they should at the gas station and other places where goods are measured.
A note from your MP
I would like to give a big thank
you to all of the litttle easter
egg hunters that showed up
for the Easter Egg Hunt. It
was great fun. A big thank
you also to Constable Trevor
Shelrud and Constable Ryan
Brady for coming out to make
sure our egg hunters were
safe. Thanks also to the vol-
unteers who helped walk
through the park, hide the
eggs and help with the clean-
up. You are truly amazing.
Our third annual Mini-Carnival will be held on MAY
30 at St. Anne Park, 153 St
and 102 Ave, from 1:00PM to
4:00PM. There will be hot
dogs, chips and pop, juice or
water. The cost of hot dogs is
25 cents, chips are 25 cents
and drinks are 50 cents. So
for $1.00 you can have lunch.
We will be having 3 bands,
games and prizes for the chil-
dren, face painting and much
more. Come out and enjoy
the afternoon. This is a great
time to touch base with your
neighbours and friends after
being indoors all winter.
The Bike Safety Clinic sched-
uled for June has been can-
celled due to conflicting
events.
There will be a Safety Fair at
St Anne Park on June 12,
sponsored by Bent Arrow
Traditional Healing Society,
from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. The
Police Department, the Fire
Department and Emergency
CANORA PARK WATCH
Medical Services will be pres-
ent along with trucks, cars and
ambulances. Booths included
will be the Red Cross,
Pedestrian safety, Home safe-
ty, Inline skating safety, skate-
board safety and helmet safe-
ty. Snacks and refreshments
will be served. Come out and
join in this informative and
entertaining event at 102
Avenue and 153 Street.
Picnic In The Park will take
place on July 18 at St Anne
Park, 153 St and 102 Ave.
Bring your picnic lunch or din-
ner and join us for an old fash-
ioned Sunday picnic. Bring
your favourite games as well.
August 22 is the date of the
JUMPY THING event at
St Anne Park, 102 Avenue and
153 Street. Bring the children
out to jump off some of the
energy that they accumulated
over the summer.
Refreshments will be served.
If you have any other ideas
for events in either St Anne
Park or the Canora
Greenspace along 149 St,
please let us know at canora-
[email protected] or cal
the Hall at 780 489 6007 and
leave a message for Park
Watch. We would love to
hear from you. Remember
anyone can join. Our meet-
ings are on the third Tuesday
of the month at 7:00PM and
will be held at St Anne Park
during the summer.
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BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN
GLENWOOD
CANORA
S P U R R C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
Contact: 15927 - 105 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0T8Phone: 780-483-8983
SoccerWe have 3 outdoor soccer teams this year.For the first time ever we have a U-4, as wellas U-6 and a U-16 Boys teams. We are thrilledto have some little ones playing in Britanniaagain and they are all ready to go. Go kids andhave a great time and lots of fun this season!And remember – dogs are not allowed on thesoccer fields. Leave them at home this year!
Annual General MeetingIt’s that time again. We’ve had a pretty goodyear together and I think it’s just going to keepgetting better. Maybe I only think thatbecause it’s the first year I’ve been involved,but truly it’s been a great way to improve thefeeling that we are a community, not just acollection of houses and people who havenothing to do with one another. Get involved– it’s fun!
AGM Meeting: Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 atthe Britannia Youngstown Community Hall
There are lots of ways to get involved. Thisyear we need to fill the following positions:President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretaryand Social Director, as well as Soccer,Playgroup and Hall Rental Coordinators.Please contact Barb Busse for more informa-tion at [email protected]. Lots of rolesjust means that work gets spread thinly andwe have more fun together while doing it.And there will be door prizes, food and drinks!It’ll be a fun night so come on out.
Plant ExchangeSaturday, May 15 10:00 am - 12:00 pm atthe Britannia Youngstown Community Hall.
Spring is a great time to share your plants andget some new ones. Divide any perennialsyou have, bring annuals that you've started byseed or even the seeds themselves.
Don't have any plants to share? Comeanyway and you'll go home with some-thing. Come and join us!
Contact [email protected] (Miep Raedschelders)or [email protected] (Evelynat 780-930-2195) to get onto our email list anddon't miss any of our gardening events.
Free Swimming for MembersOur league is offering free swimming for allmembers at the City of Edmonton’s four outdoor Pools: Borden Park, Oliver, Mill Creekand Fred Broadstock (which will be openagain this year!!) Mill CreekMay 22 – August 29, 20107:00 – 9:00 pm everyday of the week.
Contact: 10425 - 152 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 4P1Phone: 780-489-6007
Fun CarnivalJune 12, 2010
Cost: Free
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dunk tank, Jumpy Things, Pony rides or petting
zoo, music and other things. Popcorn, Pop, etc.
minimal cost.
Family Steak Barbeque and DanceDoors open: 6:30 pm
Cost: 12 years and over - $15 for steak
6 years – 11 years - $8 for hamburger
or weiners
5 & under free (hamburgers/wieners)
Contact: 16430 - 97 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0E8Phone: 780-489-7571www.glenwoodcommunityleague.com
GREAT SUMMER NEWS FOR GLENWOOD!
**NEW** Summer FREE Community Swimtimes at Edmonton’s OUTDOOR swimmingpools!
Glenwood has joined with a few other city communities to offer Glenwood membersFREE swims at the city’s outdoor pools thissummer! Each pool has designated days/times,and their opening dates vary. Just make sureyou have your actual membership card from2009-2010, and you will get in for FREE!
Borden Park, Oliver and Fred Broadstock June 5 – August 29, 2010Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, andWednesdays 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For memberships, please call Laura at 484-7773or email her at [email protected] forward to indoor swimming onceSeptember comes too.
Beautiful GardensWe are planning to have a friendly competi-tion involving the beautiful yards in BritanniaYoungstown. There are two ways to getinvolved right now.
1. Clean up your yards and get ready for a yearof colour with all of your favourite flowers andplants. You'll do that anyway, won't you?
2. If you'd like to wander around our neigh-bourhood nominating properties a little later inthe season when the colours are at their best,please let Andrea know by emailing her [email protected].
Gardening Club MeetingMark this date on your calendars now. When: Thursday, June 3 at 7:00 pmWhere: Community HallWhat: Guest speaker from Lee Valley Toolsregarding gardening tool maintenanceCost: Toonie, just to cover coffee/tea costs
There will also be a time of socializing withfellow gardeners and getting your own personal questions answered or just meetingpeople. If you want to be kept informed viaemail, please email [email protected]. That wayyou will always know if there are changes to the topic or speakers and you can email any topics that you’d like covered in this oranother gardening meeting.
Senior's Spring TeaA traditional way to celebrate the return ofwarm weather is with a tea party. It’s just aninformal gathering of seniors and neighbours.Come and have some tea or coffee with usand get to know some new faces or meet upwith well-known friends.When: Wednesday, May 12 at 10:30 Where: At the community hall
Please email [email protected] you have any questions or to let Evelyn knowthat you’ll be joining us.
Youngstown and Britannia Schools underreview!Change is coming and all schools will beaffected in some way. Possibilities includeconsolidation with other schools, reconfigura-tion of schools and/or programs, or possibleclosure. That would mean big change for ourneighbourhood, so make sure your voice is heard.
By now all interview forms have been submit-ted, and in May EPSB's consultant, Dialogue
Partners Inc. will release a workbook.
Late May/June there will be communityforums and in the Fall there will be workshopsleading up to decisions by EPSB in the springof 2011.
Get involved!! http://sectorreview2010.com
Green ShackGreen Shack will be opening again in July –Gordon Drynan Park (166 Street, between 103and 104 Avenue). The leaders offer greatactivities for your kids (6-12 years) and anopportunity for them to create friendshipsclose to home. Remember to check it out andsee what’s going on. This year the hours willbe from 2:30 – 5:30, Monday-Thursday.
Hall BookingsFor hall bookings, general inquiries, requests forprograms or to join our league, please call theBritannia Youngstown Community Hall at 780-483-8983 or email [email protected]’d love to hear from you.
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COMMUNITY NEWS5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sundays, Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
WEST - Fred Broadstock Pool (Open July 1stto August 29th)
CENTRAL - Oliver Pool (Open June 5th toAugust 29th)
NORTH - Borden Park – Pool (Open June 5thto August 29th)
7:00 to 9:00 pm Every day of the week
SOUTH - Mill Creek Pool (Open May 22nd toAugust 29th)
DID YOU KNOW? Outdoor pools are availablefor rent to individuals every evening at 7pm(except Mill Creek) for approximately $70 anhour (including a lifeguard). A great birthdayparty activity, family reunion event, or friendget together. Call Cheryl Bell with the City at780 495-9862 if you are interested.
MEMBERSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOUWOULD LIKE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OFTHIS GREAT MEMBERSHIP PERK! Only $25per household, and FREE for Seniors 60 andolder who live within Glenwood. Call Micheleat 780-439-3169 to get yours before the summer gets here!
The Glenwood boundaries are from 156 Streetwest to 170 street, and from 95 Avenue northto Stony Plain Road.
SUMMER DAYCAMPS FOR KIDS 3-5yearsAND 5-7years!
Glenwood is fortunate enough to be gettingTHREE registered programs running out of ourhall this summer. Registration is May 4th, andthe programs fill up fast, so it’s best to registerin the first couple of days. Call 311, or goonline at http://eReg.edmonton.ca (with yourpersonal barcode and pin number) to register.
July 12-16: Junior Chefs, 3-5 yrs (am) 9:00 - 11:30am Code # 354544Learn to cook up some yummy treats! With acup of games, a tablespoon of songs and asprinkle of crafts, you’ll have a recipe for fun.
July 12-16: Mini Multi Mania, 5-7 yrs (pm)1:30 - 4:00pm Code # 354683It’s a new adventure everyday! Filled withactivities ranging from soccer and mini golf inthe park, inspiring art experiences, dramaticplay and adventures in the valley.
August 9-13: Green Thumbs, 3-5 yrs (am) 9:00 - 11:30am Code # 354590Come and get the scoop on growing flowersand vegetables. Learn some neat ways thatour insect friends help us out in the garden!Planting seeds, crafting some beautiful bugsand making cool garden markers are all part ofthe fun!
GREEN SHACK PLAYGROUND PROGRAMIS BACK!The community league is once again supporting the drop in playground program for kids ages 6-12 years old. This is FREE toparticipants, just drop in with your kids, grand-kids or visiting friends for games, crafts andother fun activities! No membership required.The program runs rain or shine, as they usethe rink shack if the weather is bad. Stop in atthe community hall playground to see whatit’s all about.
Open Monday to Thursday 10:30am to5:00pm, Fridays from 1:30 to 5:00pm
SCRAPBOOKING DAY OUTMAY 15th 10:00am - 6:00pm!Come and join us for a day that gives you uninterrupted time to scrapbook or makecards! You will be provided with your own 6foot table (plenty of work space!), lunch,snacks and beverages, and access to mystamps and inks.
Please bring materials for your scrapbookingor card making projects.
Registration for the Scrapbooking Day is $20.
Pre-registration is required, as space is limit-ed! Please RSVP by email [email protected] phone (780)489-5955 to hold your spot! Allthe details are on my websitehttp://createwithkatherine.myctmh.com
TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHREEuchre is a ‘trick-taking’ card game played ingroups of 4 with partners. Beginners are wel-come because the more players, the better!Join us for Euchre EVERY Tuesday night at theGlenwood Community Hall. Registration is at6:30pm, games begin at 7:00pm.
HALL RENTALSeats 100 people in theater style seating, 80seated at tables. Our beautiful new kitchenboasts a rinse sink, huge cooler/fridge, doubleoven, stove and griddle top and a super quickdishwasher. There is tons of prep space and it’s all stainless steel – so it’s quicker toclean up!
We are the first community league in the cityof Edmonton to offer FREE WiFi in our neigh-bourhood! That means that if you are in thehall, you will be able to use your Blackberry,Ipod, cellphone or laptop to log on to the internet! Functions at the hall will also haveaccess to the FREE internet connection. Weare joining the Free WiFi Project. Visit thewebsite for more details.
Friday/Saturday rentals:Members $150*, Non-Members $400Sunday-Thursday rentals:Members $75*, Non-Members $150 Call the Facility Director, Charlotte at 444-0411 * Must be a member in good standing.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!
Glenwood is once again hosting a HUGE fallbash on September 11th, 2010. Mark your cal-endars for great food, fun, music and more!
Deadline for nextissue is:
May 21, 2010Don’t Miss Out!
replaced and there are still some vacant posi-tions, which can be filled at a later date. It’snot too late to get involved!
2010 – 2011 Executive Board President: Kristy Bergstrom VP Facilities: Cheryl Quigley
VP Operations:Greg Ostopowich Treasurer: Merle Bishop
Secretary: Robyn Robertson Soccer Director: Doug Combee
Social Chairperson: OPEN Registrar: OPEN
Bingo/Casino Chairperson: Grace Berscheid Program Chairperson: OPEN
Membership Chairperson: Elaine Fraser Publicity Chairperson: Deidre Thomas
Seniors Chairperson: OPEN Hall Rental Chairperson: OPEN
Next Meeting is Thursday, May 6, 2010 at7:00 pm. Come meet the Executive Boardmembers at a Twoonie Pancake Breakfast onMay 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact Information Community League President: Kristy Bergstrom 780 – 483-4675or e-mail [email protected]
Needs Assessment SurveyThank you to those who completed the sur-vey. The information given helps theCommunity League to coordinate with theCity of Edmonton to organize programs forthe community. You can still return your formto the hall. We value all opinions.
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CALENDARevent
Please send us your date sensitive Community Sponsored or Free event information, we would love to include what we can and it’s FREE.
Gardening Club
Meeting
June 3, 2010
7:00 pm
Britannia Youngstown
Community Hall
Seniors Spring Tea
May 12, 2010
10:30 am
Britannia
Youngstown
Community Hall
Borden Park
Outdoor Pool
Opens
June 5, 2010
Glenwood
Community Ball
Tournament
June 18 - 20, 2010
Back Yard BBQ &
Beer Garden
June 26, 2010
Location: TBA
Fred Broadstock
Outdoor Pool
Opens
June 5, 2010
Canora Park Watch
May 30, 2010
Third Annual Mini
Carnival
Summer Day
Camps for kids
Registration
May 4, 2010
Glenwood
Community Hall
Mill Creek
Outdoor Pool
Opens
May 22th, 2010
High Park Garage
Sale
May 8, 2010
Contact Paula
780-297-0648
High Park Annual
General Meeting
May 30th, 2010
1:30 - 2:30
Everyone Welcome
Oliver
Outdoor Pool
Opens
June 5, 2010
Canora Fun
Carnival
June 12, 2010
1:00 - 6:00 pm
High Park Movie
Nights
June 25th, 2010
6 p.m.
Taco & Tater
Dogapalooza
September 11, 2010
165 Street and
Stony Plain Road
Membership BBQ
and Big Bin Event
September 18
High Park
Community Hall
StorefrontCinema NightsOctober 15 and
October 16, 2010149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain
Road
Canora Park Watch
August 2010
Jumping Thing
Event
St. Anne Park
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MAYFIELD
Contact: 10941 - 161 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 1G2Phone: 780-483-4675
The Annual General Meeting was heldThursday, May 8th at 7:00pm. Unfortunately,the spring blizzard kept some people away.No worries – everyone is always welcome atall meetings! Some executive members were
For information, call Joan at 780-489-5419
High Park Community Hall seats 200 people.Please call Roger to book your special event@ 780-474-7892 before 8:00pm.
Are you interested in your community? Meeting new people and making
a difference?
Join our Board of DirectorsIf you are interested,
contact Janice Gargas at 780-489-4753.
Did you know that you can use your community Credits for use OUTSIDE of thecommunity! Registering you or your child fortae kwon do, skating, gymnastics, etc?
Cheques are issued at the Board of Directorsmeeting, the second Tuesday of each monthat 7:30pm. Contact Nora St Jean prior to registering 780-486-1867!
HIGH PARK
Contact: 11032 - 154 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 2K1Phone: 780-484-4646www.highparkcommunity.com
High Park Community LeagueAnnual General MeetingSunday, May 30, 20101:30 – 2:30Everyone Welcome Position Available!
High Park Preschool Registration for September, 2010 Ages 30 months – 4 yearsContact Paula for more information @ 780-479-6929
High Park Garage SaleSaturday May 8th, 2010For Tables contact Paula – 780-297-0648
Community Membership BBQ and Big Bin EventSaturday, September 18, 201012:00 – 4:00High Park Community HallPlease come and purchase your membershipand join us for our BBQ. Further Details to follow!
Adult Drop-In Please join us. Drop in, have a cup of coffeeand a visit!Wednesdays – 12:30pm – 2:30pmHigh Park Community Hall
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We did receive some feedback about the lackof programs for Seniors in the community. Ifyou are interested in organizing a SeniorsGroup, even if it is just to use the hall to meetfor coffee once a week, please contact theCommunity League. The Past President Tara is willing to help co-ordinate some activities for community Seniors. Please call her at 780-486-6152
Summer!The City of Edmonton “Green Shack” pro-gram will be running again this summer.Mark your calendars for August 9 – 13, whenMayfield Community League will be hostingRock Star Camp/Rock for children aged 9 – 12. Watch for registration information com-ing soon in the City of Edmonton SummerPrograms Booklet as space will be limited.
BaseballThe Mayfield Community Ball Tournament willrun again this year on the Father’s Day week-end, June 18th – 20th. Please leave a mes-sage at the hall (780-486-6152) if you wouldlike to submit a team.
Bingo Mayfield is always looking for volunteers towork. The credit you receive can be used
towards Mayfield Community classes andeven children's programs outside our commu-nity. Please call Grace at 780-486-4801 if youare interested.The next bingo dates are: Saturday, May 1st , Sunday, June 6th.
Hall Rentals For resident members only. Leave a messageat the hall and a Board member will call youback. 780-483-4675
Community Memberships Get your mem-bership now! Call Elaine 780-481-8108 Singles - $15.00 Families - $25.00 Seniors - $10.00
Pilates Every Monday at the hall 8:00 - 9:00pm.Call Bonnie for more info 780-489-3254
Yoga Every Tuesday at the Hall, 6:30 - 7:45pm.Call Fran for more info 780-484-1476.
Seniors Carpet Bowling Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more informa-tion call Doreen @ 780-486-1833 or Marlene @780-484-5728
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Edmonton T5P 0W9Phone 780 5803
Church Service, Sunday at 11 a.m.
Moms and Tots Dads, newborns, grandparents, and caregiversall welcome. No cost. Wednesdays 9:30 -11:00am. At Mayfield Hall. For informationcontact Tara @ 780-486-6152.
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