NOVEMBER 2009VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 9CIRCULATION 15,000

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

CONTENTEDITORIAL 2STONY PLA IN ROAD UPDATE 2JASPER PLACE UPDATE COVER

DIRTY GARDENER 2 & 7IT MAKES CENTS 3COMMUNITY NEWS 4-7

S E E PA G E 2 F O R P H O T O C O N T E S T

I N F O R M AT I O N

MARIAN BRUIN(780) 944-5417

Walking Maps are Here!

The community walking maps are complete! They are walkingguides created to promote walking in the area. You can choose a1 km route, 2.5 km route, or go for broke and do a 6.9 km walk.

The maps identify services in the area like coffee shops, late nightstores, pharmacies, and grocery stores. They also identify cross-walks with signals, bus stops, local parks, schools, and communi-ty leagues.Walking is still the number one fitness activity. This map includeswalking routes through all the communities as well as the busi-ness area on Stony Plain Road. The best way to improve commu-nity safety is by walking the area and getting to know your com-munity and your neighbours.

Special thanks to Sherry Fowler from Bent Arrow and BernadetteThomas for walking out some of the routes!

Look for a map at the Jasper Place Office (10030- 167 Street),United Way (15132 Stony Plain Road), Bent Arrow (10117- 150Street), Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 10043151 Street or the Jasper Place Library (9010-156 Street).

Dog Walking GroupAre you interested in starting a dog walking group? You couldmeet your neighbours and have company during your eveningwalks. Call Marian at (780) 944-5417.

November Statutory Public Hearing City Council will hold a statutory public hearing to provideEdmontonians with an opportunity to comment on recommendedcorridors for the Southeast LRT and West LRT projects.

During the hearing, Council will consider a proposed amendmentto Transportation System Bylaw 15101 to designate two proposedLight Rail Transit (LRT) routes as components of the City ofEdmonton’s transportation system.

Notice of Public Hearing Date: Monday November 9, 2009Time: 1:30-9:30 p.m.Location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

To speak at the November hearing, please register in advance. Provide yourname, organization, address, phone number, email, and whether you are infavour or opposed to the bylaw.

Phone: 780-496-8178www.edmonton.ca/meetings

In PersonOffice of the City Clerk

3rd Floor City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Community Walking Mapsare here...

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friends. I still crave their friedchicken.

Many a pair of cycling gloves havebeen purchased at RevolutionCycle, and hours spent browsingthe shelves at Wee Book Inn. Istill remember the day I almostjumped for joy in Just for Funwhen I found a secondhand CD bya Francophone musician fromMontreal, whose music isextremely hard to find (and expen-sive) this side of Quebec. When Iexplained to the owner how hardit had been for me to find hismusic - these were the daysbefore downloading MP3s online– she said she was glad she haddecided to take the CD eventhough she had never heard ofhim before (his name is Paul Pichéin case anyone cares). I try tomake at least one trip there a yearto see if my taste in esoteric and

international singer/songwriterscan be satisfied.

Over the years I have witnessed abalance of chain stores with momand pop shops for both retail andrestaurants. The chain stores area reflection of our modern timeswhile those family businessesdemonstrate the work ethic thatstill exists amongst many people.I try to patronize independentstores whenever possible.

Finally, I am making new memo-ries participating in all of the newand wonderful community eventstaking place in the area. Fromcommunity league barbecues tolarger events like Dogapaloozaand Storefront Cinema Nights,there is a lot going here for every-one to build positive memoriesalong Stony Plain Road andJasper Place.

Ph: (780) 757-0993 | www.thespurr.ca

Editor: Paula E. Kirmaneditor@thespurr.ca

Culture: Adele Knowler culture@thespurr.ca

Gardening: Michele Hebert gardening@thespurr.ca

Community Info: Marian Bruin community@thespurr.ca

Business Info: Diane Kereluk business@thespurr.ca

Advertising:Jim Wooley ads@thespurr.ca

Publisher: Pie Communications Inc. 544, 12222 137 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5L 4X5 Ph: (780) 757-0993 Fax: (780) 401-3438 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: Marian Bruin, City of Edmonton Community Services Department P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7 Ph: (780) 944-5417marian.bruin@edmonton.ca

Diane Kereluk, Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 10043 151 Street. Edmonton, AB, T5P 4Z7Ph: (780) 477-5169 info@stonyplainroadbrz.ca

When visiting or calling one of our advertisers

please make sure to tell them you saw them

in the SPURR – thank you.

PHOTO CONTESTStorefront Cinema Nights is holding a contestfor the best photo and video. Capture themoments and emotions of this event in stillor video and send it in for a chance to Win$$$. Submit your photos via email at photo-contest@thespurr.ca. Full details at thestorefrontcinemanights.com website.

FREE EVENT CALENDARThe SPURR will begin publishing area events

and activities in a monthly calendar in print and

online. Please send us your date sensitive

event information, we would love to include

what we can and it’s FREE.

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Making Memories Along the Road

Memories attached to a place canbe powerful. The Stony Plain Roadand Jasper Place areas stand outin my mind for a variety of rea-sons.

Some of my earliest memoriesinclude trips to London Drugs withmy family. I still shop there on aregular basis. The Jasper Gatesshopping area has changed a lotover the years, with differentstores and restaurants coming andgoing. Royal Fork Buffet in particu-lar used to be a weekly destinationfor myself and a group of my

E D I T O R I A L

PAULA E. KIRMAN

Storefront Cinema Nights: WOW All Around!

DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169

How do you sincerely thank somany volunteers for helping makeStorefront Cinema Nights 2009such a great success? It is trulyremarkable how much dedicationand commitment and how manyvolunteer hours have gone intothis event. It is without a doubt agreat opportunity to experiencecommunity and business workingtogether to create an event forfamilies and friends to enjoy. I amvery proud to be a part of this andwant to recognize the followingfor their endless commitment:

Along with the great number ofvolunteers this event was sup-ported by much Sponsorship. Agreat big thank you goes out tothe following for understandinghow important it is to support thiscommunity event:

Funding Sponsorship:Stony Plain Road and AreaBusiness AssociationJP Neighbourhood RevitalizationLandmark Property ManagementEdmonton Arts CouncilAlberta Treasury BranchRevolution CycleJasper Place Hotel

Artistic Sponsorship:Art Gallery of AlbertaEdmonton Arts CouncilFilm and Video Society – AlbertaCity of Edmonton ArchivesTivoli TheatreCreated in Partnership with theNational Film Board of Canada

Storefront Sponsorship:Tai Chi Society of CanadaJasper Place Hotel United Way Alberta CapitalRegionOrbit Property Management Ltd.Wee Book InnBible for Missions Thrift ShopMennonite Central CommitteeThrift ShopAppliance OutletEdmonton Coin Laundry

A special thank you goes out toTai Chi Society of Canada who sogenerously offered the use oftheir facility for the animation filmcreations and to LandmarkProperty Management for buildingthe large throwie sign and allow-

ing us the use of their property tohost the sign and throwie event.

Last but not least thank you toDeanna Kayne for the many dedi-cated hours it took to co-ordinatethe film and performing arts presentations and to Gord Pasiukfor agreeing to take on such a challenging assignment as volunteer co-ordinator.

We hope everyone enjoyed thisexperience as much as we haveenjoyed creating it and hope tosee everyone again next year.

Albert JacobsAllan McLaughlinAmy LockApril SevingyBernadette ThomasBethann JonesBibianna DavidsonBlaine NaultCarol BlaisCelina ComeauColin BeddisCurtis StewartDanielle MohrDeckla LindgrenDevon WinmanDougie AlexanderElaine NaultGordon PasiukHeather LockieHelena CharneyJack Lindgren

Jaseen MohammedJenna DobberthienLaurel PiersonLeanne VilleneuveLorne Zimmer-DaggLouise StewartMarian BruinMolly WigginsNathan DaviesRaven Zimmer-DaggRay ReidRobin KrilykSacha KirklandSherry FowlerStephanie PierceSteve WinmanTimberly CoughlinVanessa JohnsonVanessa RojasWendy Buck

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This month I'm going to cover somethings we started on early in ourmarriage that helped us bank awaysome money rather painlessly.These tips will save you a lot ofmoney in the long run if started atthe right point in time.

1. If you are newly married or soonto be married, consider living on oneincome. I don't mean quit your job. Imean live on the higher income,and put the other income into a sav-ings account.

If that is not feasible, consideradding your incomes together, andbanking 25%. Put the 25% in a sep-arate account from your payaccount. Better yet, have the higherincome deposited directly into yourchequing account, and the otherdeposited directly into a savingsaccount so you don't even have tosee it.

This practice will be very beneficialto you especially if you are planningon starting a family one day as youwill be one income short when

maternity leave begins. If you arealready used to living on oneincome, it won't be too much of anadjustment.

By living on one income, or on lessthan what your full pay is, you will bebetter equipped to handle thosefinancial bumps in the road such asmaternity leave, job loss or majorhome repairs, and you will even getan emergency fund out of it.

2. If you are a new or expecting par-ent, when your child is born you canapply to the Canadian governmentfor both the Canada Child TaxBenefit (CCTB) and the UniversalChild Care Benefit (UCCB). You maybe approved for the Alberta FamilyEmployment Tax Credit (AFETC)depending on your family income.

If you are financially able, consideropening an RESP for your child assoon as he or she is born and makeyour monthly deposits at least equalto those that you get from all of thetax rebates you receive. For exam-ple, if you receive a combined totalof $100 per month from the govern-ment(s), try to put that $100 permonth into an RESP to save for yourchild's post-secondary education.

In addition to saving for your child'sfuture, you will also get additionalmoney in grants from the govern-ment to further increase your sav-

ings because you opened the RESP.The UCCB and CCTB run until yourchild is six years old, so if you startan RESP at the beginning, you won'tbe putting any of your own money infor the first six years. You can dis-cuss the benefits of an RESP andopen one at your financial institution.

3. If you are a parent to young kids,start allowances early and talk aboutmoney with your kids.

Consider starting a weekly allow-ance with your child as soon as theyare old enough to help in some wayaround the house, and when theybegin asking about money and/ormaterial things. I recommend givinga weekly allowance of between 50cents and $1 for each year of age. Ifyour child is five, then you wouldstart off between $2.50 - $5.

Begin by having an age-appropriatediscussion about what an allowanceis, if your child would like to receivean allowance, and what must bedone to earn it. To start, chores canbe as simple as pulling their bedsheets up when they get out of bedin the morning and making sure Mr.Bear is lying on the pillow.

Make sure you are consistent withthe day you are giving out theallowance and that you are praisingthe effort that your child is putting into their new responsibilities. Answer

any questions about money as bestas you can. You can also teach theimportance of saving by asking yourchild to keep some money backfrom each allowance and saving itfor later.

And make sure when it's time for araise in allowance (birthday) that yousit down with your child and praisethem for the work they did and talkabout their new allowance and anydifferent responsibilities that comealong with it if necessary, and mostof all, be excited for them - they aretaking a big step.I hope you found something usefulhere either for yourself or for some-one close to you.

SHERI FULLER

IT MAKES CENTS

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BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN CANORA

G E N E R A L C O M M U N I T Y N E W S

Contact: 15927 - 105 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0T8Phone: 780-483-8983

BYCL BucksThere's been a policy change regarding BYCLBucks. Effective January 2010, BYCL Buckswill no longer be accepted. If you have anyquestions or concerns about this change,please call the Hall at 780-483-8983.

SoccerWe have two BYCL soccer teams this sea-son: U10 boys and U6 co-ed. Have a greatseason and play well!

Hall BookingsFor hall bookings, general inquiries, requestsfor programs or to join our league, please call Britannia Youngstown Community Hall at 780-483-8983 or email BYCLgeneral@hot-mail.com. We'd love to hear from you.

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

Canora Community League BazaarATTENTION: BARGAIN HUNTERSCrafts, clothes, toys, housewares, books, bakegoods & miscellaneous treasures. Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM10425 – 152nd StreetBook your tables for $10 with Joyce @ 780-440-6228. Random prizes throughout the day.Sandwiches, donut, & coffee - $3.00 will besponsored by 3rd Pathfinders.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTYCanora Community League members andCanora Community ResidentsDecember 5, 2009Children 12 years and under must register forgifts by November.13, 2009. Breakfast foradults and youth 13 & over - $2.00. Doors openat 10:00 AM. Indoors petting zoo. Specialappearance by Santa Claus. Phone Christine @780-940-5620

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DEADLINE FOR

Christmas on the Square Holiday LightUp, Nov.14, Sir Winston Churchill Squarewww.edmontondowntown.comThe Downtown Business Association, Cityof Edmonton, and the 104th Street CityMarket will come together to presentEdmontonians with Christmas on theSquare Holiday Light Up. A massiveChristmas tree decorated with thousands ofLED lights, presented by EPCOR, will be litby Santa Claus himself and will be followedwith an amazing fireworks show.

Red Cross Babysitting CoursesLearn what it takes to be a great babysitter!This well rounded course covers basic childcare, first aid, safety, and introduces partici-pants to the importance of play in a child’s life.

Each lesson will be taught by a Red Crosscertified instructor and will include role play-ing, brainstorming, and hands-on exercises.Certificates will be awarded upon successfulcompletion of the program. These coursesare offered by the City of Edmonton inPartnership with Communities.

FOR PROGRAM REGISTRATION:On-line: ereg.edmonton.ca (using coursecodes provided) Phone: 311 or at any City ofEdmonton Swimming Pool

The following courses are being offered inthe month of November:Rio Terrace Community League 15500-76 Avenue Saturday November 14th 10-6pm Course Code: 343599

Meadowlark Community League 15961-92 Ave Friday November 20th 6-9pm

November 21st 9-4:30pmCourse Code: 340647

Free Ice Making Workshop Ice Building and Routine Maintenance ofOutdoor RinksNovember 12th 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Royal Gardens Hall (4030 117 St)Cost: Free!! Food will be provided. Door Prizes!! For detailed information or toregister contact Duane Boos (780-442-4629),duane.boos@edmonton.ca or Kerri-Lynn Dwyer (780-944-5528), kerrilynn.dwyer@edmonton.ca Spaces are limited so registerearly

Preparing your Rink for WinterPreparation Tips for Your Community RinkMow all grass areas within the intended skat-ing area to a maximum height of 2.5 inches.Fill in any minor low spots with soil. If theintended skating area is asphalt or concrete,now is the time to seal cracks and/or repairuneven areas. Repair or replace any cracked,split or broken boards. NOTE: There shouldbe NO RINK BOARD GAPS greater than9mm (1/2“)

Equipment ReadinessEnsure all power equipment has been serv-iced prior to the first snowfall.Ensure all hose leaks are eliminated, andflooding nozzles are fully functional

Jasper Place LibraryThe Jasper Place Library has many programsfor you and your family this month! Join usfor the following FREE programs:

Time for Twos: Tuesday mornings at 10:15.Ages 24-35 months. Registration required.

Rhymes That Bind: Thursday evenings at6:30. Ages 0-3 years. Drop in program.

Sing, Sign, Laugh, and Learn: Thursdaymornings at 10:30. Ages 0-3 years. Registrationrequired.

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday afternoonsat 2:00, beginning Nov.18. Ages 3-5 years.Registration required.

Let’s Talk Personal Directive. Have you everthought of what would happen if you wereunable to make decisions for yourself? A per-sonal directive communicates your wishesabout your future and the nature of your care ifyou were to become seriously ill. Wednesday,Nov. 4 at 7pm.

Read Reality Book Club. Non-fiction book clubfor adults. Wednesday Nov. 18 at 7pm.Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group: Share your ideas forteen programs, books, movies and music.Friday Nov.13 at 4pm. Ages 12-17 years. Dropin program.

Honoring and Remembering Tea: TuesdayNov.10 at 2pm. For adults. Drop in program.

Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday Nov. 24 at2pm. Registration required.

Please call the library at 780.496.1810 for pro-gram details and to register. We are located at9010 156 Street (just north of the MeadowlarkMall). Visit us online at www.epl.ca Don’t havea library card yet? Drop in and sign up! If youare under 18 we need to have the signature ofyour parent or guarantor.

SUBMITTING YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN’SNAMES IS NOVEMBER 13, 2009. NOEXCEPTION TO THE DEADLINE

CHRISTMAS TURKEY FAMILY BINGOSaturday, December 12, 2009Doors open at 11:00 AMBonanza and 2 early birds @ 12:00 noon8 Go Go @ 1:00 PMSpecial Games for children. Concession open.

MEMBERS: Its never to late, That CanoraCommunity league is always looking to wel-come new members. Regular membershipPrice is $30.00. If you would like to become amember please contact Erin 780-920-2092

Bingo: Canora Community League is lookingfor Volunteers within our league to work bin-gos, if you have some free time and would liketo help us out please call Virginia 780-478-0979

Rentals: The hall is still open for many datesduring the year! If you are looking to have aBBQ or Wedding call Ellen Abbott at the hall780-455-7659.

Keeping Clean: Clean up the Neighbourhood.Lets keep our neighbourhood clean, if you seegarbage lets pick it up! Lets help out eachother. If you have graffiti on your house or

What’s Missing this issue...The Dirty Gardener in the

Dragonfly Den: check it outonline at www.thespurr.ca.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GLENWOOD

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

Glenwood has Entered the 21st Century!Our website glenwoodcommunityleague.comis updated very regularly and contains all sortsof information regarding current events inGlenwood, including all you need to knowabout the potential LRT west expansion.

garage and want some information on how toremove it! Call Paul 780-999-4529

Fall is here!!! Help the Neighbours: If younotice that one of your Neighbours needs helpcleaning their yards. LETS help… This will helpkeep Neighbourhood clean, and a clean neigh-bourhood deters people to litter… LETS ALLWORK TOGETHER

Winter Caretaker/Rink Attendant Wantedfor Canora Community League. Job Includes Removal all snow on sidewalks,making the ice and maintaining ice. watchingover the rink during operation hours. Position isPT/FT During the winter Season. All interestedapplicants can e-mail resume tocanora11@telusplanet.net or drop resume offin mailbox. 10425-152 St.

Janitor wanted for Canora CommunityLeague.Job includes Cleaning Kitchen, Washing laun-dry, Sweeping and Washing the floors, Cleaningall Bathrooms, removal of all garbage's. GeneralCleaning Duties. Position is PT/FT. Applicantmust be willing to use all equipment providedfor the job. All interested applicants can e-mailresume to canora11@telusplanet.net or dropresume off in mailbox. 10425-152 St.

IDEASThe Canora Board is looking for ideas forevents in the hall, and also looking to see howmuch support there would be for activityevents from our members.Some ideas are:Yoga in the morning one day a week Yoga in the evening one day a week Some type of youth group Family craft night Family movie night Walking group Please email us your ideas to canora11@telus-planet.net

Up coming events…Canora Community league BizarreNovember 14, 2009Canora Board Meeting November 10, 2009CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY December 5, 2009CHRISTMAS TURKEY FAMILY BINGOSaturday, December 12, 2009

WHAT’S NEW IN GLENWOOD?Please Note: The Jasper Place Pool will be closedfrom November 15, 2009 to January 31, 2010.

FIVE pay-per-view Oilers games in November.See below for details.

Important meeting with city council (StatutoryPublic Meeting) Nov. 9th regarding the pro-posed West LRT corridor. See below for details.

Christmas Fun for adults and families onDecember 5th. See below for details.

**NEW** Starting in January Glenwood will behosting some Family Potluck and Games nightsfor FREE family fun. Watch the SPURR and thewebsite for more information.

Skating Rink Opens December 1st! Weatherpermitting, the Glenwood skating rink will beopen Mondays through Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays12-9pm, and Sundays from 12-6pm. Make sureyou have your skate tags (available FREE withmembership), or you can purchase a “SkatingOnly” membership for $10 (available at the rinkshack). Admission is $2 without a membership.Snack bar is available during skate times.

Oak Dining Room Table to be Raffled – Specialthanks to Kudos for Wood Furniture who donateda GORGEOUS oak wood dining room table. Thisbeautiful table has two leafs, a double pedestalbottom, gear drive for opening and is somethingyou keep in your family for decades! It measures42”x60”, but can extend to 8 feet long with thetwo leafs! Tickets are $5 each, 3 tickets for $10 or7 tickets for $20. The table will be on display andtickets will only be available on December 5th dur-ing the Christmas Carnival 1-3 pm for anyoneinterested (you don’t have to attend the carnival),or if you have tickets for the Adult Christmasparty, tickets will be available throughout theevening until the draw at midnight! A photo willbe posted on the door of the hall if you would liketo see a sneak peek before December 5th. Notickets will be sold before then.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!Family Christmas Carnival!Saturday, December 5th from 1-3pm at theGlenwood Hall (16430 97 Ave). For families withchildren ages 2-12 years old. Cost is only $5 perfamily. Pre-register by November 28th.Come and enjoy: Cookie decorating,Ornament making, Carnival games, Christmasstockings with goodies for each child, Holidaysnacks and drinks.

Limited space available and tickets are goingfast! You MUST pre-register for this event bycalling Shannon at 780 436-1834. Oak TableRaffle tickets will be available during the carnivaltime, and the table will be on display.

Adult Holiday Dinner and DanceSaturday, December 5th at the Glenwood Hall(16430 97 Ave) Join us for an evening with aholiday dinner, drinks, dancing, door prizes andgreat fun. This event WILL SELL OUT! Getyour tickets by November 21st. Tickets are $20

per person (pre-registration required). Cocktailsat 5:30pm (Cash Bar). Catered Buffet Dinner at6:30pm. DJ Dance starting at 8pm

Call Shannon at 780-436-1824 before Nov. 21 toget your tickets before they are gone! Oak TableRaffle tickets will be available to those with tickets to the dance, and the table will be on display.

Want to have your say about the proposedLRT route?Glenwood residents, the future of Glenwoodand the Jasper Place area is going before city council. On Monday, November 9th (1:30-9:30 p.m.) the City of Edmonton will be holdinga Statutory Public Hearing for the proposedWest and Southeast LRT corridors. This is youropportunity to join members of the GlenwoodCommunity League Executive in speaking tocouncil, and be present when city council voteson whether to accept the proposed Stony PlainRoad LRT route. If you do wish to speak to council, please register in advance atwww.edmonton.ca/meetings or by phone,780-496-8178.

In the meantime visit the LRT page of our offi-cial website westlrt.glenwoodcommu-nityleague.com for more information. We willbe adding a template letter which you canchoose to send to the city council on yourbehalf, if you so desire.

Letters to the Mayor and Councillors, can besent to the office of the City Clerk to be includ-ed in the public record and forwarded to council.Office of the City Clerk3rd Floor, City Hall1 Sir Winston Churchill SquareEdmonton, AB T5J 2R7city.clerk@edmonton.ca

Contact information for the Mayor andIndividual Councillors can be found on the“resources” page of our website, glenwood-communityleague.com/resources

As always, feel free to contact us about this andother issues affecting Glenwood; 780-489-7571glenwoodcommunity@hotmail.com or you canleave a comment on our website.

STILL TIME TO GET YOUR MEMBERSHIP!Contact Michele at 780 439-3169

September marked the beginning ofMembership time. There are many good rea-sons to get a membership, starting with… oursis one of the cheapest ones around! Still (after20 years) $25.00 per household (Free for sen-iors 60 and over).

Communities with high membership numbersare considered to be more relevant when thecity looks at making changes and approving/rejecting requests for changes to land use etc.(Recent issues being the West LRT route,changing some areas from single family homesto apartment buildings, derelict housing)

FREE family swim at Jasper Place Pool

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Sundays from 4-6pm - September to June

FREE skating at any community skating rink(with skate tags included with membership).

A DISCOUNT of 15-20% off multi-passes andannual passes at City Swimming Pools andLeisure Centres.

Ability to register for any adult or children’sactivity (programs, sports, classes) atGlenwood or at any other community league.

CHEAPER hall rental prices for Glenwoodmembers in good standing.

City PERKS Information emailed to you about issues affect-ing our community – like the new field housegoing up at St. Francis Xavier School, and thepossible LRT line cutting through the middle ofour neighbourhood, (if you are interested.).

Contact Michele at 780 439-3169 or email toglenwoodcommunity@hotmail.com to get yourmembership card.

HOCKEY NIGHT IN GLENWOOD IS HERE!The Oilers are back on the big screen atGlenwood Hall with FREE Pay Per View gamesplaying at the hall. Doors open 30 minutesbefore each game. Cash bar is available, alongwith FREE popcorn. Children are welcome.Watch the SPURR or check our website atwww.glenwoodcommunityleague.com for anychanges to the schedule or join us for the following dates:Mon. November 2 NY Islanders 4:45pmThurs. November 5 NY Rangers 7:15pmTues. November 10 Ottawa 5:15pmSun. November 15 Atlanta 11:45amMon. November 23 Phoenix 6:45pmThurs. December 17 Nashville 7:15pmWed. December 30 Toronto 7:15pm

Scrapbooking Day Out Join Katherine at Glenwood hall for a day of card making or scrapbooking without interruption. Come by yourself or bring a friend and enjoy a great meal, snacks anddrinks. For more information contact Katherineat kewchuk@telus.net or visit her website formore information at www.createwithkather-ine.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 (and I mean EVERY– these guys show up to play during rain,snow, renovations – you name it!).Registration is at 6:30pm, games begin at7pm. Anyone (even if you didn’t know what itwas until today!) can come to play.

Family and Kids’ Stuff…Are you interested in an organized DogWalk?Some of our neighbouring communities haveorganized a regular weekly or twice-weeklydog walk through their neighbourhoods. Thereis a regular time and meeting place, and any-one interested can show up with their dog(s)and walk as a group through the neighbour-hood. It is a great way to meet new people,reduce crime in the neighbourhood, and getout with your favourite pet for some exercise!

Contact glenwoodcommunity@hotmail.com orcall 780-439-3169 if you are interested.

Community Swim at Jasper Place PoolOur FREE community swim time at JasperPlace Pool has changed a little bit this year. Itwill now be from 4-6 pm on Sundays. You willneed your membership card (or number) to getin with the members of your household. This isa great way to meet other league members,and both families and adults are welcome touse the pool at this time. **Please note thatthe Jasper Place Pool will be closed for mainte-nance from November 15 to January 31, 2010.

Other Glenwood Information:Have your say and find out about…Community development, League spendingand changes, Programs offered, What’s new inGlenwood?

Community League meetings are open toeveryone and are generally held at the hall at7pm on the first Thursday of every month.

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!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.

Glenwood ClassifiedsDRUM LESSONS: Experienced drummer (40years experience) offering drum lessons withinGlenwood community. Glenwood membersreceive a discount off their first lesson – justshow your membership card! Visit www.kick-backmusic.ca for a sample of his skills. ContactRay at 780-405-1374 for more information, oremail at rayzz@shaw.ca.

HIGH PARK

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

WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 50thANNIVERSARY On November 21, 2009Do you, or have you been, or perhaps youknow of someone who has been a part of High Park Community League over the past 50 years? Please let them know of this event.

We will have Fireworks, food, fun. An AWE-SOME Silent Auction with ALL of the proceedsgoing to High Park Community Pre-SchoolProgram. So come out, bring the kids, eat sup-per, check out and participate in the silent auc-tion and dance the night away to DJ music.

LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE… We wouldlike attendees to bring your creative ideas tohelp complete a mural of our FUTURE HighPark. We will have a big scroll of paper and allthe pens, so please bring you're futuristic

MAYFIELD

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

Next Executive Meeting is Thursday,November 5, 2009 at 7:00.Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings.Please just call Tara ahead of time to confirmthe date and time. Being part of your commu-nity league is an excellent way to meet yourneighbours and have your impact on the Cityof Edmonton. Being a board member isn’trequired to get involved; there are lots ofopportunities to volunteer in your communitythat your Community League can point youtowards. Just ask! Contact Information:Community League President: Tara Middleton780-486-6152 or e-mail mayfieldcommuni-ty@yahoo.ca

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 Tara if you are interested. Next Bingos: November 8th, December14th and January 12th.

Children’s Christmas Party at MayfieldCommunity HallFree admission for Mayfield CommunityLeague members and their families. You canmake arrangements to purchase your mem-

ideas, draw a picture, or write a note abouthow you see High Park in the next 50 Years.Tickets : $10.00 (kids under 12 free)Free gift with ticket purchaseDoors: 5:30 PMSupper: 6:30PMDance: 7:30PMCash BarFor tickets, please contact Paula House – 780-479-6929 or Janice Gargas – 780-489-4753(apologies for the wrong dates last month).

High Park Still has room for Preschool High Park Community Hall contact Paula formore information @ 780-479-6929

Adult Drop-In Drop in, have a cup of coffee and a visit!Wednesdays – 12:30pm – 3:30pmHigh Park Community Hall, For information, call Joan at 780-489-5419

High Park Community Hall seats 200 people. Please call Kim to book your specialevent @ 780-444-6716 before 8 PM.

Are you interested in your community? Meeting new people and making a differ-ence? Join our Board of DirectorsIf you are interested, please contact JaniceGargas at 780-489-4753

Did you know that you can use your com-munity Credits for use OUTSIDE of the com-munity! Registering your child for tae kwondo, skating, gymnastics, etc? Contact Nora StJean prior to registering 780-486-1867!

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CLASSIFIEDSBeaux Esprits Playschool is currently tak-ing registrations. We are located in theCanora Community since 1979.We offer:- a play-based programme- music programme- a gentle introduction to the French lan-guage - no parent duty days- am and pm classes for ages 3 to 5- reasonable fees- government subsidy available- non-denominationalFor students that will continue in a French-immersion programme and for studentsthat will continue in an English programme.Please come by for a visit, call us at 780484 4926 (school), or 780 436 7926(Lindsay), or visit our website at:www.beplayschool.ca. We are located inHoly Cross Académie Internationale,15120-104 Avenue, room 105._____________________________________

Timeshare for SaleBanff Rocky Mountain ResortPls. call: 780-489-4448/ CP 780-399-1516_____________________________________

Downtown Edmonton Condo –$300,000.00 2-bedroom, on the 14th floorof Legacy Condominium, very close toGrant MacEwan College. Suite 1407,10303 105 Street. By appointment only780-481-4448 (or leave message CP 780-399-1180).

West End Dayhome has openings forages 2 and up. 13 years in the childcareindustry with 3 years of operating a day-home. Hours of operation are Monday –Friday 7:00am-5:30pm, extended hoursare available if needed. Breakfast, lunchand a snack are provided for the childrenas well, I have all of the necessaryrequirements to operate a dayhome ie:first aid, child security clearance, childwelfare check etc. I also attend work-shops and childcare conferences that helpme further my business. If interestedplease contact Shauna @ 780-444-7399.References are available uponrequest.Thanks so much, I look forwardto hearing from you.______________________________

Learn to Quit SmokingDate: Nov 1/09, Nov 15/09, Nov 29/09Time: 10-3PMPlace: Board room Hypnosis for Life Inc.Brief description: Clinical hypnotherapist,registered social worker and neurolin-guisitic programmer Terri Cooper ofHypnosis for Life Inc. facilitates thisworkshop designed to help you put a real-istic plan into place to learn to quit smok-ing. Online registration and payment of$175. For more information contact:Contact Numbers: 780-452-2055www.hypnosis-for-life.comemail: contact@hypnosis-for-life.com

WEST JASPER / SHERWOOD

Contact: 9620 - 152 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 4N9Phone: 780-483-2815

Turkey Bingo: October 4th 2009 at the hall 40regular games, 2 earlybirds, 2 bonanzas, 1 oddeven games children 8 and over when accom-panied by an adult are welcome to play eachfull card winner receives a turkey no experi-ence necessary bring your friends and neigh-bors for a fun afternoon doors open 11:30 am.Bonanza pre-call starts at noon early birds tofollow regular games start at 1:00.

Swimming Saturday night 6:00 pm to 7:00pm at Jasper Place pool 9200-163 Streetplease bring membership card (they will notlet you in without it).

Seniors programsWhist: Sunday nights 7:00pm till 10:00 pmWednesday afternoon 1:00 to 3:30 pm.

Carpet bowling: Monday afternoons 1-3:30 pm

Crib torments: Every second and fourthWednesday evening 7:00 to 10:00 pm admis-sion is $5.00 per person, prizes awarded asper attendance.

bership if you haven’t done so already. Pleaseregister before November 30th by calling Taraat 780-486-6152 or emailing mayfieldcommu-nity@yahoo.ca Sunday December 6th from2:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas activitiesinclude: crafts and cookie decorating, puppetshow by Kaybridge Productions, pictureswith Santa. If you would like to volunteer forthis event, please contact Tara.

Name That Tune!On Saturday, November 7th come to theMayfield Community Hall and play “Name ThatTune,” have some food and beverages andmingle with your neighbours for a fun nightout! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the funbegins at 8:00 p.m. $25/couple or $15/single.Midnight lunch and cash bar. For tickets, con-tact Tara Middleton 780-486-6152 or e-mailmayfieldcommunity@yahoo.ca

Hall Rentals For resident members only.Leave a message at the hall and a Board mem-ber will call you back. 780-483-4675

Community Memberships Get your member-ship now! Singles - $15.00 Families - $25.00 Seniors - $10.00 Call Elaine. 780-481-8108

Pilates Started Monday September 21, 2009. Held atthe Mayfield Community League Hall from 8:00

p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $100 for 10 sessions. CallBonnie 780-489-3254 for more information.

Tuesday evening YogaMayfield Community League. Fall programstarted Tuesday Oct 6/09 and runs for 10weeks-last class Dec08/09. Time: 6:30-7:45PM. Place: Mayfield Community League10941- 161st. Cost: $100 for 10 weeks or $12per class for drop ins. All ages and levels arewelcome. Yoga mat, blanket and loose orstretchy clothing required to register, pleasecall: Fran Wildman 780 484-1476 or email: franwildman@hotmail.com

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

Moms and Tots Dads, newborns, grandparents, and caregiversall welcome. No cost Wednesdays 9:30 -11:00. Cancelled if it is colder than -20 withwindchill. At Mayfield Hall. For information con-tact Tara @ 780-486-6152.

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