SPURR Vol 3 Issue 5 June 2010

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

JUNE 2010VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 5CIRCULATION 15,000

Insidethis issueEDITORIAL page 2

Moving ForwardBRZ UPDATE page 3

Business & CommunityMixer Recap

JPR UPDATE page 4

Building VibrantNeighbourhoods

DIRTY GARDENER page 5

Container Gardening!

The flowers have been planted at StAnne Park and it is looking great. Thankyou to the Canora Community Leaguefor supplying the funds to purchasethese plants. Special thanks to theladies who took time out of their busylives to come out and help plant them.They are Shandi Hyggen, Mary Coles,Elaine Nault, Clara Guest and BarbaraMortimer. Great job ladies.

July 18 is the date of the Picnic in thePark event at St Anne Park at 153 Stand 102 Ave. Bring your lunch or dinnerout to the park and join us in an old

fashioned Sunday picnic. Bring afavourite game as well so we can all joinin for fun, games and friendship.

The third annual Jumpy Thing event isbeing held at St Anne Park, 153 St and102Ave, on August 22 from 1:00PM to4:00PM. Bring the children out for anafternoon of jumping fun.We are looking for new and innovativeideas for the fall and winter for funthings to do in St Anne Park as well as

the Canora Greenspace along 149 St.from 102 Ave to 107 Ave. Come out andjoin us at our next meeting on June 15at St Anne Park at 7:00PM. Volunteersare always needed and always wel-come. You can make a great differencein the neighbourhood. For further infor-mation please call the CanoraCommunity Hall at 780 489 6007 andleave a message for Park Watch or go to [email protected].

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SPURR • JUNE 2010 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5

www.thespurr.caEditor: Jamie Post [email protected]

Gardening: Michele Hebert [email protected]

It Makes Cents: Sheri Landry [email protected]

Community Info: Wendy Kinsman [email protected]

Business Info: Diane Kereluk [email protected]

Advertising:Jim Wooley [email protected]

Publisher: Pie Communications Inc. 544, 12222 137 AvenuePh: (780) 757-0993Fax: (780) 401-3438Edmonton, AB, T5L 4X5 www.piecommunications.com

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.

The opinions expressed in the articles appear-ing in The SPURR are those of the peoplenamed as the authors and do not necessarilyreflect those of The SPURR, its editor, its pub-lisher, the City of Edmonton or the Stony PlainRoad 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

I began last month's editorial witha "knock on wood" momentregarding May snowfalls, and forthose of you who received theMay edition of the SPURR amidstshovelling snow and navigating icysidewalks....in my defence it waswarm out when I wrote that ;)Regardless, June is here, the kidsare counting the days, vacationsare a go, the SPURR has one issueleft before an August hiatus, ourCommunity Leagues andRevitalization working groups arehaving their last meetings beforetaking a summer break, and whileI've still got your attention, I'd liketo take some time to talk about, ofall things, September.

It's been several years since con-cerned local business owners suc-cessfully pushed for the creationof the Stony Plain Road BusinessRevitalization Zone, and threeyears since concerned local resi-

dents laid out their hopes and con-cerns during the creation of theJasper Place RevitalizationStrategy. While gains have beenmade when it comes to the revi-talization's short term goals, themid-term gains and long-termvision have been elusive.Shifting civic priorities and anextenuating uncertainty surround-ing the West LRT corridor havetaken a toll, both on our dedicatedcommunity volunteers, and ourability to plan decisively for thefuture.

Although some work will continueover the summer while we're outand about enjoying the outdooramenities our communities haveto offer, let's spend some timethinking about September, and beready to claim it for our communi-ties when it arrives. We havefour community leagues, andworking groups dedicated to con-necting, building, and feeling safein our community, that will hit theground in September eager toaccept new volunteers, and inneed of community support todevelop a long-term, sustainablevision for the future of Glenwood,Britannia Youngstown, Canora,and West Jasper Place. In the

next several months we face theprospect of losing some of ourcommunity schools, and over thecoming years, the inevitable, inva-sive construction of the WestLRT. We've been patient, but wehave opportunity and resources athand. Let's all be ready to grabthem, jump in, and move JasperPlace towards a vibrant future.

Editors Notes:

This past month the EdmontonFood Bank launched its "FoodForever 2 X 2" campaign with thegoal of raising $1 million for theEdmonton Food Bank. Gettinginvolved is easy, simply donate$10 and inspire two more peopleto do the same. VisitEdmontonFoodBank.com formore info.

The non-profit Edmonton StorySlam Society has relocated itsmonthly event to a new home atthe The Haven Social Club onStony Plain Road. For more info,contact the Society's executivedirector Susan Hagan at (780)915-8869 or by email, [email protected]

Edmonton’s First Cohousing Development Earmarkedfor Glenwood

A new residential development project is being planned for the site at 15803 – 100A Avenue. Glenwood Cohousing will be a diverse, attainably priced development that offers a safe place with a sense of family, community, and culture. It will be comprised of a mix of twelve to sixteen attached residential units, a common house and other shared amenities in a delightful and beautiful environment. The proposed four-storey courtyard building will preserve as much open space for outdoor gardening, play, and fun as possible. Vacant for over a decade, this site will now be a welcoming part of the larger neighbourhood, its Common House a gathering place of warmth and comfort.

What is Cohousing?

Cohousing is a type of intentional

community comprised of private homes supplemented by extensive common facilities in a culture of sharing and mutual support. A cohousing community is planned by its owners. Future residents participate in the development process, deciding issues such as site selection, neighbourhood layout, common facilities design, and marketing. Typically, these communities range from 12 – 40 homes, which may be single family, townhomes, apartments, or combinations of these. The homes are clustered around walkways, plazas, courtyards, or gardens – encouraging social interaction; vehicles are kept to the perimeter.

Cohousing provides the option for regular human interaction without sacrifi cing privacy. Residents live in fully equipped private homes and share ownership of extensive common facilities such as a Common House, wood workshop, library, greenhouse and community garden. By

sharing resources people living in cohousing have access to many more facilities than they would on their own.

In line with the City of Edmonton’s efforts to revitalize the area, Glenwood Cohousing is seen as hopeful and regenerative, seeding the reversal of the recent trends. For more information, or to view conceptual drawings, please call (780) 298-0119.

LAURA-BELLE ROBINSON

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BYLAW BUZZ

ANDREW JABS

Bylaw Enforcement Officerswith the City of Edmonton’sCommunity Standards Branchare busy in the communitiesaround the Stony Plain RoadBusiness Revitalization Zone.We are focused on identifying“nasty” property – the places inyour neighbourhood where own-ers display a serious disregardfor the general maintenance andupkeep of their yards.

Did you know that theCommunity Standards Bylawregulates the type of materialthat you can store on privateproperty? We’re not just talkingabout a little long grass (whichby-the-way cannot be left longerthan 10 cm.) Stockpiling itemssuch as wrecked vehicles, oldfurniture, mattresses and brokenappliances is NOT a time-hon-ored standard.

Being messy is pricey - thehoarding of scrap and rubbishtakes a neighbourhood down.The surrounding vicinity soonlooks awful and unsafe. Ownersand tenants may be fined $250for a mess and the City maycarry out a cleanup at a propertyowner’s expense.

The good news is that this district has a convenientsolution in the Stony Plain RoadCommunity Cleanup that takesplace on June 5, 2010. Let’s allmake a clean start this spring!

Cheers

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STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA UPDATE

DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169

Anna Rianou Salon & Spa9955 – 170 StreetEdmonton, ABT5P 4S2

Bent Arrow Traditional HealingSociety10117 - 150 StreetEdmonton, ABT5P 1P2

Collins Chiropractic Health &Wellness14971 – Stony Plain RoadEdmonton, ABT5P 4W1

Edmonton Hypnotherapy Clinic10113 – 157 StreetEdmonton, ABT5P 2T9

Samba Massage Therapy10113 – 157 StreetEdmonton, ABT5P 2T9

SellOffVacations.com112 Mayfield CommonEdmonton, ABT5P4B3

SPURR Newspaperwww.thespurr.ca

Taoist Tai Chi Society15740 - Stony Plain Road NWEdmonton, ABT5P 3Z5

Well Bea-ing Laughter Yoga780-695-7931

Wholebody Health & Nutrition10020 – 164 StreetEdmonton, ABT5L 4Y3

ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Do you have great organizationand people skills?

Do have proficient computer andoffice skills?

Are you passionate about the surrounding communities and

business area?

The Stony Plain Road and AreaBusiness Association is looking tohire a Part-time Assistant to help

with the day to day business operations.

For more information call: (780) 477-5169

Thank you to the following businesses for their participation:

Business and Community Mixer Held Thursday, April 29th, 2010.

Door Prize WinnersRobin KrilykSimone Atkinson

We are planning the next mixerfor August 2010 and the themewill be “A Taste of Stony Plain Road”. Watch our website at: www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca for further information.

BackYard BBQ Keeping Our Community FitSaturday June 26th, 2010 • 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Music • BBQ • RefreshmentsThis is a free event for the whole family. We will be raising moneythrough food and beverage sales foroutdoor exercise equipment for ButlerMemorial Park.

Last year it was “United inthe Park” this year it is“Keeping Our CommunityFit”.

Location:15326 Stony Plain Road

(Parking Lot behind Jasper Place Hotel)For more information go to:www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca

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JASPER PLACE REVITALIZATION UPDATE

WENDY KINSMAN(780) 495-0321

Building strong, vibrant neigh-bourhoods means not only devel-oping the physical infrastructureof communities, it is just asimportant to build social infra-structure. This is also critical incontributing to the health andwell being of the people who live,play and work in these communi-ties. To support these socialopportunities to connect withneighbours, businesses andorganizations, the Office of GreatNeighbourhoods founded theNEIGHBOURHOOD REVITAL-IZATION MATCHING FUNDAND SMALL SPARCS GRANT.

All community groups and busi-nesses who reside within theboundaries of the revitalizationcan apply for these grants andthey must support and help real-ize the vision of the Jasper PlaceRevitalization Strategy. Thisincludes Britannia Youngstown,Canora, Glenwood and WestJasper Place.

The Neighbourhood RevitalizationMatching Fund and Small SparksGrant, must meet five criteria:

1. Is the project feasible?

2. Advances the goals andobjectives of theNeighbourhood Revitalization(must meet one or more ofthe following:) a. Safe Streets

and Spaces – streets, parks,neighbourhood b. Contributeto a thriving economy c.Environmental well-being—walkability, pride, greening,sense of community d.Beautification and Cleanlinesse. Safety and CrimePrevention f. Programs andService

3. Benefit to area – creates apositive change or image tothe area

4. Fosters a sense of CommunitySpirit – brings communitytogether, creates connectionsand interactions and

5. Leaves a legacy – creates anannual event, physical change,develops community leadership;Develops skills; positive impact.

The City of Edmonton,Revitalization Coordinators haveseen some tremendous eventsoccur that supports neighbours,local businesses and not-for-profitorganizations. We just supportedthe Kids on Track annual event,who hosted a Mother’s Day Eventfor 80 Mom’s and their children Iam currently working with Tailz,who is planning the 2nd annualDogapalooza event in September.Last year, over 800 people withtheir dogs attended the events,were educated on important dogowner information, met theirneighbours and many small busi-nesses who provide services totheir pets.

If you would like an application formor would like to discuss more infor-mation on this funding program,please call me at 780-495-0321.

Q & A with Michelle ChalifouxPublic Involvement ProjectManager – TransportationPlanning

Could you please provide uswith an overview of the pur-pose and process for the LRTWest, Public Workshops in

May? What will come next?

City Council approved the WestLRT corridor in December 2009.That approval set the LRT along 87Avenue, 156 Street and StonyPlain Road. With this approval,work has now begun to determinehow the LRT will “fit” into thesecorridors. That includes determin-ing where the LRT will be located(for example, whether it should beon one side of the street or in themedian), plans to manage pedes-trian and vehicle access in and outof communities, and identifyingspecifically where LRT stationswould be located. This work willtake place throughout 2010.

The workshops in May were thefirst phase of public involvementfor this stage of the study. At theworkshops, we talked about theproject history and how LRT fitswithin long-term future plans forthe City of Edmonton. We thenhad three specific discussion top-ics where we asked the partici-pants to review alternatives andgive us input on how these alter-natives impact the way they use,live, and work within the area. Thediscussion topics were LRT align-ment, station locations and config-urations, and neighbourhood/com-mercial access.

Information from the workshopsincluding the presentations andthe comments from the work-shopsare all online atwww.edmonton.ca/LRTprojects.So people who couldn’t make themeeting have an opportunity toreview what was presented andwhat others are saying. If youhave more to add, you can send incomments by e-mail [email protected].

Over the month of June we willalso be attending meetings andsessions set up by the many com-munity and stakeholder groups.We want to ensure we give peo-ple ample opportunity to reviewand comment on the alternatives.

Over the summer we will be com-piling all the input and completingsome additional technical analy-sis. We will return in Septemberwith another session where wecan present a proposed alignment– and we will report back on whatwe heard, what we could incorpo-rate into the plans, and what we

couldn’t incorporate (and if wecouldn’t incorporate it – why wecouldn’t incorporate it).

The LRT Concept Plan will begoing forward to Council forreview and approval in December2010. So, we will host anotherseries of information sessions inNovember with the plan that willbe presented to Council.

I understand that theTransportation Department isstill in the conceptual stages ofplanning the LRT expansionsfor the City of Edmonton.What does this mean? Whatare the next steps?

We are in the process of complet-ing a Concept Plan. A conceptplan provides an overarching planfor the LRT within the area, sothis means it will define wherethe LRT will be located within thecorridor (alignment), it will definethe major infrastructure require-ments (such as station locations,grade separations), it will define ifany major changes are needed tothe overall transportation networkto accommodate the change, andit will outline property require-ments. The Concept Plan must beapproved by City Council.

If the Concept Plan is approved,the next step is preliminary engi-neering. Preliminary engineeringis the stage where most of theaesthetic decisions such as land-scaping and station design aremade. There is more detail deter-mined on technical requirementssuch as utility impacts.

If the West LRT Concept Plan isapproved in 2010, the next stagewould be preliminary engineering.

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THE DIRTY GARDENER

MICHELE HEBERT

I have had requests from readerswho have no garden on how togrow veggies in containers. Not aproblem. I grow some herbs,such as mint and oregano, in con-tainers only as they have a ten-dency to spread like crazy where Ido not want them to go.Containers work well for apart-ment balconies, urban rooftops,window boxes and even besidedriveways. They add a touch ofpersonality and pizzazz to an oth-erwise drab space.

Start with a container that is atleast 8 inches in diameter. Any smaller and the plant will get root bound and not thrive. Con-tainers can be almost anything as long as it has a drainage hole. Never use anything that has been coatedwith a preservative (such asgreen wood) or contained toxicmaterials or chemicals. Clay pots that are not glazed or terracotta potstend to dry out more quickly andrequire more frequent watering.Line the inside bottom of the potwith fiberglass screening (foundin hardware stores) or landscapefabric (my favourite). This keeps the soil in the pot, and unwanted pests such as earwigs and slugs out. If your pot has a saucer, raise it up out of the standing water with pebbles, gravel or river rocks, otherwise root rot canoccur when a pot is sitting inwater.

For apartment balconies or urbanroof tops, lightweight pots areessential. Check with your build-ing maintenance personnel forweight limits. Use a soilless pot-ting mix to lessen the weight.

Two key elements are essentialfor container gardening – ade-quate sunlight and easy access towater. Keep these in mind whenplacing your containers. Hauling a

In an effort to enhance community wellness andbeautify the communities surrounding StonyPlain Road, the Neighbourhood EmpowermentTeam as well as other key community partnersand volunteers are organizing a community cleanup on June 5th, 2010. We will be renting refusebins and strategically placing them throughoutour targeted area; three blocks North and Southof Stony Plain Road between 149th and 170thStreets. We believe this strategy will ensure thetargeted communities benefit from such a projectand help address the issue of accessibility, whichoften hinders community residents from access-ing similar big bin events. Also with the help of 50to 75 youth who are volunteering their time toserve the community we plan to arrange to pick up items for those who require greater assistance. Volunteers will also, on foot, be picking up garbage within the community. We willalso be hosting a Volunteer appreciation andcommunity BBQ after the clean up to celebratethe successes of the day, all are welcome.

Large item drop off available for residents of the communities

surrounding Stony Plain Road only

Saturday June 5th, 20109:00am to 4:00pm

Large item bins located on the roadway in front of:

10311 166 St 10212 161 St10203 157 St 10131 154 St10159 152 St 10079 166 St9821 161 St 9805 157 St

10024 154 St 10042 151 St

Please respect the 5 items per load limit

NO renovation, construction or householdgarbage will be accepted

If you require assistance please call Connie at 780 426-8021 to make arrangements as space is limited

Volunteer appreciation and community BBQ at 5:00pm at the Christian Care Centre

10137 150 Street

Please note: ONLY Eco-Stations accept household hazardous materials such

as paint, cleaners, batteries or oil.Call 311 for locations

Stony PlainRoad Community

Clean Up

heavy watering can through yourhouse isn’t fun. Water at leastonce a day in the mornings, moreoften if its quite hot and dry out.The container needs water if thesoil feels dry at least one inchfrom the top of the soil.

Don’t use regular garden soil incontainers – it gets too compactedwhen wet. Use a commercial pot-ting soil that is specially formulat-ed for containers. Add one partcompost or composted manure tothree parts potting mix. If yourpotting mix doesn’t already con-tain a slow release fertilizer, add awater soluble fertilizer or liquidseaweed or fish emulsion on aregular basis, as recommended onthe package. Fill the containerwith potting mix to within twoinches from the lip; the space isneeded for the water otherwise

the soil will drip out acrossthe top of the pot. Yuck.

Sow the seeds directly into the

pot, or transplant seedlings. When

planting tomatoes (works in the garden also) place a Tums tablet in the hole before placing your plant.

My Mom swears by this, and had a

bumper crop of tomatoes last year. Also, banana peels buried just under the soil

around the tomatoes helps the tomatoes also. Almost any-

thing can be grown in pots; use your common sense. Corn might not do too well. Smaller varieties of sunflowers look

great in pots. Swiss Chard (such as the Bright Lights variety) does quite well and looks like

a nice potted plant. A pot of herbs near a

kitchen door or windowis quite handy and smells heaven-ly. I keep a pot of mint handy forMojitos. There is nothing likefresh chives or dill with fish orpotatoes.

Pot up some edible flowerssuch as nasturtiums, pansies orlavender to add to salads. Plantamongst the veggies, if you like.Tempura battered, deep friedsquash blossoms are a realtreat.

Have a great summer, and happygardening.

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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

Free Swimming for MembersOur league is offering free swimming for allmembers at the City of Edmonton’s four out-door Pools: Borden Park, Oliver, Mill Creek,and Fred Broadstock (which will be openagain this year!!)

Mill CreekMay 22 – August 29, 20107:00 – 9:00 pm everyday of the week.

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 780-484-7773. Look forward to indoor swim-ming once September comes too.

Beautiful GardensThings are definitely popping out of theground now and we are planning to have afriendly competition involving the beautifulyards in Britannia Youngstown. There are twoways to get involved 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 neighbourhood nominating properties whenthe colours are at their best, please let Andrea know by emailing her [email protected]. You can also drop anote in the mailbox of the Community Hall.

Gardening Club MeetingWe just finished sharing our perennials andseeds at a swap in the parking lot of the hall.There were requests to do this again in thefall, so watch for an announcement aboutthat.

Next meeting:When: Thursday, June 3 at 7:00 pmWhere: Community HallWhat: Master Gardener from Lee Valley Toolsregarding gardening tool maintenance Cost: Toonie, just to cover coffee/tea costsThere will also be a time of socializing with fellow gardeners and getting your ownpersonal questions answered or just meeting people. Contact [email protected](Miep Raedschelders) or [email protected] (Evelyn at 780-930-2195)to get onto our email list and don't miss anyof our gardening events.

Green ShackGreen Shack will be opening again in July –Gordon Drynan Park (166 Street, between

Contact: 10425 - 152 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 4P1Phone: 780-489-6007

for rent to individuals every evening at 7pm (except Mill Creek) for approximately $70an hour (including a lifeguard). A great birthdayparty activity, family reunion event, or friend gettogether. Call Cheryl Bell with the City at 780 495-9862 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 Michele at 780 439-3169 to get yoursbefore 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 go onlineat http://eReg.edmonton.ca (with your person-al barcode and pin number) to register.

July 12-16: Junior Chefs, 3-5yrs (am) 9-11:30am 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)1:30-4pm 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) 9-11:30am Code # 354590Come and get the scoop on growing flowersand vegetables. Learn some neat ways that ourinsect 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 support-ing the drop in playground program for kidsages 6-12 years old. This is FREE to partici-pants, just drop in with your kids, grandkids orvisiting friends for games, crafts and other funactivities! No membership required. The pro-gram runs rain or shine, as they use the rinkshack if the weather is bad. Stop in at the com-munity hall playground to see what it’s allabout.

Open Monday to Thursday 10:30am to 5pm,Fridays from 1:30 to 5pm

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

Contact: 16430 - 97 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0E8Phone: 780-489-7571www.glenwoodcommunityleague.com

FOUND: An MP3 player was found inAllin Park recently. If you or someoneyou know has lost theirs, please [email protected] andgive a description of the player or theplaylist to claim it. Or, if you don’t have a computer, give Michele a call at 780 439-3169 to be connected with theperson who found it.

GREAT SUMMER NEWS FOR GLENWOOD!

**NEW** Summer FREE Community Swimtimes at Edmonton’s OUTDOOR swimmingpools!

Glenwood has joined with a few other citycommunities to offer Glenwood membersFREE swims at the city’s outdoor pools thissummer! Each pool has designated days/times, and their opening dates vary. Just makesure you have your actual membership cardfrom 2009-2010, and you will get in for FREE!

5pm to 7pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdaysand 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)

7pm to 9pm Every day of the weekSOUTH - Mill Creek Pool (Open May 22nd toAugust 29th)

DID YOU KNOW? Outdoor pools are available

103 and 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, requestsfor programs or to join our league, please callthe Britannia Youngstown Community Hall at 780-483-8983 or email [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

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COMMUNITY NEWSEuchre is a ‘trick-taking’ card game played ingroups of 4 with partners. Beginners are welcome because the more players, the better!Join us for Euchre EVERY Tuesday night at theGlenwood Community Hall. Registration is at6:30pm, games begin at 7pm.

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’sall stainless steel – so it’s quicker to clean up!

We are the first community league in the city ofEdmonton to offer FREE WiFi in our neighbour-hood! That means that if you are in the hall, youwill be able to use your Blackberry, Ipod, cell-phone or laptop to log on to the internet!Functions at the hall will also have access to theFREE internet connection. We are joining theFree WiFi Project. Visit the website for moredetails.

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 calendars for great food, fun, music and more!

HIGH PARK

Contact: 11032 - 154 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 2K1Phone: 780-484-4646www.highparkcommunity.com

Annual General MeetingSunday, May 30, 20101:30 – 2:30Everyone Welcome Positions Available!

High Park Preschool Registration for September, 2010 Ages 30 months – 4 yearsContact Paula for more info @ 780-479-6929.

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 – 2:30pm

High Park Community Hall, 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 PM

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 7:30 pm. Contact Nora St Jean prior to registering 780-486-1867!

MAYFIELD

Contact: 10941 - 161 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 1G2Phone: 780-483-4675

The First meeting of the newly appointedboard was held on May 6th. During that meeting we gained another Board member.Let’s welcome with a big thank you to LisaHowie who has graciously taken over theRegistrar position, as well Bonnie Myers isnow Co Treasurer with Merle Bishop; thereare still some vacant positions, which can befilled at a later date. It’s not too late to getinvolved! The Mayfield Community Leaguewould also like to thank Joeys and BostonPizza of Mayfield Common for donating prizesfor the Needs Assessment Draw, congratula-tions to all our lucky winners.

Next Meeting is Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at7:00 p.m.

Contact Information Community League President:Kristy Bergstrom 780 450-2347or e-mail: [email protected]

Needs Assessment SurveyThank you to those who completed the survey. The information given helps theCommunity League to coordinate with theCity of Edmonton to organize programs for thecommunity. You can still return your form tothe hall. We value all opinions.

A Seniors Drop in program is underway but ifyou have any other ideas or would like to work with Tara on organizing the Drop in

program 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,when Mayfield Community League will behosting Rock Star Camp/Rock for childrenaged 9 – 12. Watch for registration informa-tion coming soon in the City of EdmontonSummer Programs Booklet as the spaces arefilling up.

BaseballThe Mayfield Community Ball Tournament willrun again this year on the Father’s Day week-end, June 18th – 20th. Please contact Graceat 780 486-4801 if you would like to submit ateam. They are also looking for Volunteers forthis event so even if you just like watchingyou can still participate.

Drop in Slow Pitch If you are interested in bringing the family outfor some activity on Friday nights, instead of sitting on the couch, come play Slow pitch, starts at 7:00pm players must be 16 or over but there is a park for the youngermembers of the family to play on. Call Lisa at780 486-2898 if you have any questions.

Bingo Mayfield is always looking for volunteers towork. The credit you receive can be usedtowards 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: Sunday, June 6thand Monday July 5th.

Hall Rentals The Mayfield hall is temporarily unavailable forrental until we can find someone to volunteeras the Hall Rental coordinator. All previouslybookings will be respected but no new rentalsare being taken at this time. So if you areinterested in volunteering please come out tothe next community league meeting.

Community MembershipsThe new memberships for September arenow available call Elaine at 780-481-8108 tobe the first to get the new cards.

Families - $25.00 Singles - $15.00Seniors - $10.00

Pilates Every Monday at the hall from 8 - 9 pm. CallBonnie for more info 780-489-3254.

Yoga Every Tuesday at the Hall from 6:30 to 7:45pm. Call Fran for more info 780-484-1476.

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Seniors Carpet Bowling Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more informa-tion call Doreen @ 780-486-1833 or Marlene@ 780-484-5728

Moms and Tots The last day before the summer break will beJune 16th, we will be starting up again inSeptember. Dads, newborns, grandparents,and caregivers all welcome. No cost.Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 am atMayfield Hall. For information contact Deidre@ 780-486-1477.

M a r y M a c D o n a l dFederal Liberal Candidatefor Edmonton Centre

e-mail: [email protected]

Cat Sittingby

Call Joanat 451-3384

Let your cat(s) enjoy your holidayin the comfort of their own home.

The Cat Lady

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Sunday at 11 a.m.

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Special event listings FREE for non-profits, otherwise classified rates and some

conditions apply.

Next Deadline for Submission is June 21, 2010

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Mayfield Moms

and Tots

June 16, 2010

Last Day to start

back up in

September

Fred Broadstock

Outdoor Pool

Opens

June 5, 2010

Back Yard BBQ Keeping Our

Community FitJune 26, 2010

15326 Stony PlainRoad

(Parking Lot behind JasperPlace Hotel)

Mayfield Bingo

July 5, 2010

Mayfield Hall

Membership BBQ

and Big Bin Event

September 18

High Park

Community Hall

High Park Movie

Nights

June 25th, 2010

6 p.m.

Taco & Tater

Canora Fun

Carnival

June 12, 2010

1:00 - 6:00 pm

Gardening Club

Meeting

June 3, 2010

7:00 pm

Britannia Youngstown

Community Hall

Borden Park

Outdoor Pool

Opens

June 5, 2010

Oliver

Outdoor Pool

Opens

June 5, 2010

Mayfield Bingo

June 6, 2010

Mayfield Hall

Glenwood

Community Ball

Tournament

June 18 - 20, 2010

Happy

Canada Day

July 1, 2010

from the SPURR

Staff

Dogapalooza

September 11, 2010

165 Street and

Stony Plain Road

StorefrontCinema Nights

October 15, 2010149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain

Road

StorefrontCinema Nights

October 16, 2010149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain

Road

Canora Park Watch

August 2010

Jumping Thing

Event

St. Anne Park

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online for Festival

listings for

Edmonton -

www.thespurr.ca

EXPERIENCE DANCE CAMPSExplore a new dance form every day and then show off your new found skills in a mini performance on the last day. For children 6 – 12 years – no experience required.

Camp #1: July 12 – 16 9:15 am – 11:15 amCamp #2: July 19 – 23 9:15 am – 11:15 amCamp #3: July 26 – 30 9:15 am – 11:15 amCost: $65.00

MINI CAMPSFor children under 6 years of age.

Camp #1: July 12 – 16 10:30 am – 11:30 amCamp #2: July 19 – 23 10:30 am – 11:30 amCamp #3: July 26 – 30 10:30 am – 11:30 amCost: $50.00

THE ARTS IN AUGUST CAMP August 9-13, August 16-20A week long intensive that will include classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, turns and jumps, percussion, progressions, musical theatre and tumbling. There will also be a half day field trip to the Fringe.

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Except Fringe Day) Cost: $200.00 for 1 week $300.00 for 2 weeks

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Brado's Pizza15648 – Stony Plain Road

by Laura Nielsen

I would like to provide a restau-rant review on Brado’s Pizza as itis in my opinion one of theabsolute best restaurants I haveever eaten at. I cannot count thenumber of times I have eithertaken friends there for lunch orsupper as well as the countlessnumber of times I have orderedtake out food for my family fromBrado’s. We have ordered prettymuch everything on the menu.The food is always spectacularno matter what we order. I haveeaten chicken wings at manyrestaurants and I feel Brado’swings are the best by far. Thechicken caesar salad is anotherof my favorites, not to mentionthe seafood caesar. The pizza istremendous, as is the pasta. Theburgers are divine. And thenthere is the steak sandwich –can’t beat the price and the qual-

will be based on the quality ofwriting and may be edited forcontent and length.

Congratulations to the followingrestaurants for the greatreviews sent in:

Hoang Long Restaurant Vic’s Pizza

Cheese Cake Tasty Tomato

Joey’s Grill & LoungeHaps Restaurant

Brado’s Pizza

You be the Judge…Restaurant Review

ity is great. Love the dry ribs andof course the chicken fingers aresomething my children order reg-ularly. Towering nachos andmuch more. Whether you justwant a light snack or a meal –there is something for everyone.The servings are huge, so bringyour appetite and a few friends.The prices are very reasonable aswell. The service is always great.The staff are friendly and veryaccommodating. The owners goout of their way to make you feelat home and appreciated. Theestablishment is clean and has avery friendly atmosphere. Theyalso have delivery – so on thosenights when you don’t really feellike going out to pick up food –

they will bring it right to yourdoor with a smile on their faces.It is definitely a place worth expe-riencing - a true dining pleasure.A place I have been visiting forover a decade now and willreturn to many, many more timesto come.

Submit your reviews! If wechoose to print your review, youwill win a $25 gift towards yournext dining experience withinthe qualifying business area andyour review will get printed inthe next edition of the SPURR.Reviews should be around 300words and e-mailed in Word(.doc) or Rich Text (.rtf) to: [email protected]. Winning entries

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