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

MARCH 2010VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 2CIRCULATION 15,000

Insidethis issueBYLAW BUZZ page 2

Introducing a new column by Andrew Jabs

BRZ UPDATE page 3

Business MemberSurvey!

DIRTY GARDENER page 4

Wire worms in your potatoes...not anymore!

IT MAKES CENTS page 10

Beauty on a tightbudget!

It may be the middle of winter, but an

Edmonton park recently became a lot

brighter thanks to a group of Fine Art stu-

dents.

Butler Memorial Park, located a block west

of MacEwan's Centre for the Arts and

Communications campus (157 street and

Stony Plain Road), will be the temporary new

home for nearly 30 sculptures created by

first-year students.

Fine Art instructor Agnieszka Matejko says

two classes were assigned the task of creat-

ing abstract totems based on historic and

prehistoric traditions.

"While each student interpreted this project

in different ways, each piece had to also fol-

low certain guidelines - all of the pieces had

to be made of wood to make it light enough

to transport, at least six feet tall, and very

colourful and easily seen from the street."

Matejko says the project was designed to

create cheerful and uplifting sculptures for

the public to enjoy during the cold and bleak

winter months, but has also turned into a

great social service and community involve-

ment lesson for the students. "I believe that

a part of the role of the artist is not to work

silently in a garret, but to create art that peo-

ple enjoy on a daily basis," she says. "My

hope is that this attitude of art as a commu-

nity service will be one that students take

with them long after they leave our institu-

tion," she adds.

The show, entitled Totems, is part of the revi-

talization of the Stony Plain Road area. A

$500 grant from The City of Edmonton was

used to purchase paint and other materials.

The first class installed their totems on

January 27, with the second group set to fol-

low on March 8. The totems will stay in

Butler Memorial Park until sometime this

spring.

This article has been reprinted fromwww.macewan.ca (search totem) or link

can be found on www.thespurr.ca

Totems in the ParkTotems in the Park

Students add asplash of colour towinter landscape

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SPURR • MARCH 2010 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

www.thespurr.caGardening: Michele Hebert gardening@thespurr.ca

It Makes Cents: Sheri Landry itmakessense@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 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: 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

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERSWithout our Advertisers you wouldnot be reading this newspaper. OurAdvertisers survive on your business.Please support our advertisers andwhen you call or visit them pleasemake sure to say you saw them in theSPURR. Thank you.

THE SPURR NEEDS YOU! If you have a story or a photo depicting how

life is, was or should be in Edmonton’s west

end we would love to hear from you. Please

forward your stories to the publishers address

above, thank you.

FREE EVENT CALENDARThe SPURR publishes area events and activi-

ties in a monthly calendar in print and online.

Please send us your date sensitive event infor-

mation, we would love to include what we can

and it’s FREE.

Editor: In short the candidate for this job will have editing experience and a desire to be a part of the SPURRcommunity. Basic computer skills a must along with a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Email, othersoftware experience a plus. Join the SPURR and get involved in the communities it represents.

Sales Associate: Are you a people person? Do you want to work from home, make your own schedule, andget rewarded in proportion to your efforts? Then you might be the person we are looking for. The SPURR islooking for an energetic individual who can knock on doors and chat with clients regarding their advertisingneeds. This is a commission based position, so ad sales experience would be a plus, but since you get paid inproportion to your efforts all you need is a good work ethic and be willing to take direction.

Interested? Please forward your resume to info@piecommunications.com or fax your resume to 780-401-3436.

The SPURR has the following positions open:

Andrew JabsMunicipal Enforcement LiaisonOfficerCommunity Standards BranchCity of Edmonton

The residents and businesses ofthe Stony Plain and Jasper Placearea are on a roll and bylaw

enforcement is here to help. Onlyrecently assigned as your area’smunicipal enforcement liaisonofficer, I have already seen thatyour community is mobilizing tomake improvements. So, whatcan bylaw services do to help?I represent the guys and galswho handle everything frommessy property to unlicenseddogs. As your area’s liaison officer, I will concentrate onbuilding cooperative relation-ships. Where local communityand business groups gather toconnect the community, we will

INTRODUCING BYLAW BUZZ

ANDREW JABS

be there to offer support. Bylawbrings expertise on minimumstandards for business and property owners, specializedenforcement teams for repeatoffenders, derelict houses,responsible hospitality, litteringand dumping, and much more.

Look for upcoming insight infuture SPURR publications. If you have questions call 311,or invite me to your next community meeting.

Take care!

CANORA PARK WATCH

We would like to thank every-one that came out to our PoliceInformation night.

Special thanks to SuperintendantNeil Dubord, Inspector ShaneLoxtercamp, Sergeant BillCountryman, Constables RyanBrady, Greg Lewis, and JillianNeufeld for coming out to spendsome time with us.

Thank you to Constable WaydePeachman and Jeannette Wrightfrom City of EdmontonCommunity Services for their pres-entation on Park Watch. Thanksalso to Andrew Jabs for taking thetime to explain the different areasof bylaw enforcement. It was a very informative evening. Thanks,as well, to Tony Lovell for his assis-tance.

Please mark your calendars for -the following upcoming events:

APRIL 3 Easter Egg HuntOn Canora Greenspace along 149St. This event will start at 104Avenue at 1:00 PM. Children of allages are welcome.

May 30 Third Annual MiniCarnivalAt St Anne Park 153 St and 102Ave from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.Come out and join us for a BBQwith live bands, fun and games forthe children, and visiting friendsand neighbours. Join us in makingthis the best one yet.

We are stilll working on finalizing abicycle safety clinic for June, aPicnic in the Park for July, and the

Jumpy Thing event in August.

We are always in need of volunteers. Everyone is invited tojoin us. Our meetings are held onthe third Tuesday of the month at7:00 pm at Canora CommunityHall 10425 152 St. You can also contact us at canorapark-swatch@yahoo.ca or call CanoraCommunity Hall at 780-489-6007and leave a message for ParkWatch. Hope to see you soon.

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and Commercial Use Storefrontoccupancy. Property owners mustmeet the guidelines of the pro-gram to qualify.

How does it work?• Reviewed on a case by casebasis

• Subject to approval by thereview committee.

• Subject to legal agreementbetween the property owner andthe City.

The City works with the applicantin developing the best possibleapplication. The application is pre-sented to a Review committee forapproval with conditions.

Successful projects will strive tomake a positive contribution tothe business area in terms ofurban design and improving thepedestrian environment.

What financial incentives maybe available to property ownersin these Enterprise Areas?• Multi-unit ResidentialDevelopment

• New Retail and CommercialBuilding Development

• New Retail and CommercialBusiness Interior Improvement

Key Program DesignGuidelines:

• Enhances the pedestrian environment

• Human scale building frontage

• Active building frontage

• Quality architectural details

• Crime Prevention ThroughEnvironmental Design

• Landscape features

Would you like more information?

Contact the Stony Plain Road andArea Business Association at (780) 477-5169 or email: stonyplainbrz@telus.net.

Business Member Survey!During the early part of March acompany called Trend Researchwill be contacting all businessmembers for a short survey. Thepurpose of the survey is to findout what you the member valuesand what direction you would liketo see the Stony Plain Road andArea Business Association pur-sue. Your responses are veryimportant to us and once the sur-vey is completed and compiled areport on the results will be sentout to all businesses.

Business Incentive FundThe Edmonton City Councilapproved a program that willapply to the designatedEnterprise Areas within the city. Adetailed policy soon to bereleased will explain what type ofproperties and uses are eligiblefor this program. The policy willbe available on the web site orcopies available upon request.

This is a grant funding programdesigned for revitalization andreinvesting in the special needsmain street commercial areas ofEdmonton. Financial incentivesmay be provided to property owners in these Enterprise Areasof the Business RevitalizationZones who invest in a new development, redevelopment,and/or conversion of their proper-ties for mixed use, multi-unitResidential and/or eligible Retail

STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA UPDATE

DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169

DateJanuary – May 01 Applications for Façade

Improvementwww.edmonton.ca/city_government/planning_development/facade-and-storefront-improvem.aspx

March Pole mounted Ashtraysinstalled

April 29 Business/CommunityMixer

www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca

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...

Joeys Grill & Lounge130 Mayfield Common

by Kellie Wilson

Recently I had the opportunity tospend an evening with friends at Joeys Restaurant in MayfieldCommon. The atmosphere wasgreat, quiet, relaxed as we wereseated in an alcove. Even thoughwe were a large group of peoplewe felt like we were alone in awonderful relaxed setting. Wewere not disturbed by numerouscustomers passing by our table.

Congratulations to the followingrestaurants for the great reviewssent in:

Hoang Long Restaurant 10041 170 Street

Vic’s Pizza 10032 156 Street

Cheese Cake 17011 100 Avenue

Tasty Tomato14233 Stony Plain Road

editior@thespurr.ca. Winningentries will be based on the quality

of writing and may be edited forcontent and length.

You be the Judge…Restaurant ReviewThe wait staff was courteous andefficient. Large groups can be hardon the wait staff but not here, everypart of our meal was wonderfullyorchestrated. This is simply thebest eating experience I have hadso far this year.

The atmosphere prepared us for thedecadent meals to be presented. Ienjoyed the pasta alfredo linguinewith chicken added, but taste testedseveral other dishes such as the lob-ster ravioli and the panang prawncurry. All of the meals were beauti-fully presented and so delicious. Theviva salad that came with crispy pitabread was wonderful. The aroma’sfloating around the table were amaz-

ing. The best way to enjoy a won-derful setting such as Joeys is withlots of friends and an appetite forsimply amazing food.

I am eagerly awaiting the nextopportunity to try new dishes herewith great friends.

Submit your reviews! If wechoose to print your review, youwill win a $50 gift towards yournext dining experience within thequalifying business area and yourreview will get printed in the nextedition of the SPURR. Reviewsshould be around 300 words ande-mailed in Word (.doc) or RichText (.rtf) to:

It’s March in Edmonton and timeto start planning our gardens.You probably have your order infor seeds, or have an idea ofwhat you are growing this year.Before anything goes into theground, the soil needs prepara-tion, and your existing trees andshrubs require some TLC beforethe growing season.

One way to combat fungus in thesoil is to add cornmeal – yes,cornmeal. Somehow cornmeal isable to attract a member of theTrichoderma fungus family, whichis a good fungus that kills off disease-causing fungi in a matterof weeks. It is effective on mosteverything from turf grass toblack spot on roses. Also, sinceit is entirely organic, it can beused on edible crops such asyour vegetable garden. Any type

of cornmeal can be used as a fun-gicide. Food grade cornmeal,found in your local grocery store,will work just fine, but is moreexpensive and comes in smallerquantities than horticultural corn-meal. Hort cornmeal is generallyused for livestock feed, andcomes in bulk. You can try a UFAstore to purchase horticulturalcornmeal. Holes carries ready-made cornmeal supplements forthe garden.

How to apply: DRY – work 2 pounds of cornealinto the soil for every 100 squarefeet. Water well to activate thefungus killing properties. Oneapplication per season is usuallysufficient, but repeat applicationswon’t hurt anything, and addsnutrients to the soil.

SPRAY – What is called “corn-meal juice” can be made by soak-ing 1 cup of cornmeal in 1 gallon ofwater overnight. Strain the liquidand use on susceptible plants.

In early Spring, while fruit treesand shrubs are still dormant, manyfarmers and gardeners spray what

is called “dormant oil” on the barkand buds of their trees. A veryold-fashioned approach to pestcontrol, the purpose of the oilyspray is to suffocate overwinter-ing pests such asaphids andmites.

Most commercial spraysare made of kerosene or

other petroleum oil. A much lesstoxic and more sustainableapproach is to use a renewableresource such as vegetable oil.Use when the plants are dormant,before the buds start to unfurl.Spray on a coolish, cloudy day -not freezing. If sprayed on a hotsunny day, your plants can sustaindamage.

INGREDIENTS:1 cup vegetable oil – any veggieoil can be used. 2 tablespoons non-degreasing liquid soap1 gallon of water

Combine the soap and oil and stirto blend thoroughly. Add thewater a bit at a time, stirring asyou go (water and oil don’t readilyemulsify; the soap helps theprocess). Pour the mixture into aclean garden spray container.Spray a coat of the mixture overthe entire bark of the tree. Shakethe container frequently as youare spraying. Makes just over onegallon, enough for one large fruittree.

If your potatoes (or any root veg-etable) are susceptible to wire

worm, a week prior to plantingyour seed potatoes, take a fewregular (not seed) potatoes, cutinto chunks at least an inch thickand two inches long, and impalethem on a skewer, burying themabout six inches under the sur-face of the soil, with the skewerabove ground so you can locate itlater. Space the chunks aboutthree feet apart. The wire wormsin the soil will attach themselvesto the potatoes (which you thendiscard in the garbage, not thecompost). Leave the potatoes

during the day, digging up inthe evening. It may

take a couple ofapplications to

rid your garden of the wireworms.

On Monday, February 22, I attend-ed a Garden Party and SeedExchange at Brittania/Youngstown Community Hall. Itook seeds that I had harvestedlast fall, such as Purple Poppies,and in exchange I acquired seedsI am going to try this year such asRed Cosmos and Bok Choy. I hada great time, met some very niceladies, and gained some knowl-edge and tips on gardening that Idid not know previously. I believethe Garden Party and SeedExchange will happen a couple oftimes a year, and I encourage anygardener to come out and sharetheir seeds and knowledge withtheir neighbours. I learned what“Guerilla Gardening” means, aterm I hadn’t heard before. Thiswas a very informal get-together,and could and should happen inevery community. Pass the wordaround, and start one in your com-munity. Thanks to Evelyn andRosa for putting the party togeth-er. I had a great time.

Happy Gardening. See you inApril.

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THE DIRTY GARDENER

MICHELE HEBERT

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Budget 2010 strikes the right balance

As we begin to climb out of the worst global recession since the 1930s, Alberta, like other jurisdictions, strives to address the needs of today without compromising our futureprosperity. That is what Budget 2010 is about.

Some will say government is spending too little, while others will say we’re spending too much. Budget 2010 strikes the right balance by spending on priority programs, while tightening spending to bring the province back into the black in 2012. It holds the line ontaxes and advances Alberta’s competitiveness.

In all, the Alberta government will spend $38.7 billion on public programs and services in 2010-11, about $1.5 billion more than this past year, mainly for health care, education, seniors and programs for vulnerable Albertans. Spending was reduced in a number of areasacross government and the savings found were re-invested into these priority areas.

Our commitment to public health care now totals more than $15 billion—a $2-billion increase.That includes a $1.3-billion boost to the Alberta Health Services operating base. This marksthe start of five-year commitment to predictable and reliable funding to support long-termplanning and health care delivery.

Funding to school boards is increased by $250 million, or 4.8 per cent, and benefit levels aremaintained for recipients of Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, and the AlbertaSeniors Benefit. In addition, funding remains the same for the Persons with DevelopmentalDisabilities program. Investment in public infrastructure continues—supporting jobs todayand laying the foundation for opportunities tomorrow—and we continue to support initiativesthat maximize the value of our resources and enhance our ability to compete on the worldstage.

Government is projecting a $4.7 billion deficit in 2010-11. This year’s deficit will be offset by savings from the Sustainability Fund. But we are not relying on our savings alone to carry us through these challenging times. We will continue to work diligently to tighten spendingwhere we can, and with improved revenues as the economy recovers, we will be back inblack by 2012-13.

Budget 2010 lays the groundwork for future growth, and strikes the right balance of meetingtoday’s needs while supporting our vision for lasting prosperity. It supports our vision for astrong, competitive Alberta, with the best publicly funded health care and the most advancedinfrastructure in Canada.

For more information about Budget 2010, visit www.budget2010.alberta.ca

Edmonton-Glenora Constituency Office 10649 –124 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1S5Phone: 780-455-7979 Email: edmonton.glenora@assembly .ab.ca

A message from theHonourable Heather Klimchuk

MLA, Edmonton-Glenora

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BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN

GLENWOOD

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

SoccerIt’s not too late to sign up for outdoor socceryet! We are still accepting registrations. EmailDebbie Yochim at dyochim@hotmail.com andshe’ll do her best to match you up with ateam. Hope to see you on the field this year!

Hall BookingsFor hall bookings, general inquiries, requestsfor programs or to join our league, please callBritannia 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

All these will keep you up to date onGlenwood activities, news and comingevents.

Have your say and find out about…Community development, League spend-ing and changes, Programs offered, What’snew in Glenwood?

Community League meetings are open toeveryone and are generally held at the hall at7 pm on the first Thursday of every month.

COMMUNITY POTLUCKCall to register for our potluck and gamesnight at the hall before Mar. 20th.

Our next adult, family and senior potluck dinner and games night will be on Saturday,March 20th. Everyone will bring a dish to share and we will enjoy a potluck dinnerstarting at 5 pm. Those who wish to stay canchoose from a variety of games (children are welcome to come and play kids’ games.)Pre-register with Michele at 780-439-3169and then join us at the community hall at16430 - 97 Ave. Register before March 20th!

FREE PAY PER VIEW HOCKEY NIGHTS INGLENWOOD!Die hard fans are welcome to come andwatch FREE Pay Per View games playing at the hall. Doors open 30 minutes beforeeach game. Cash bar is available, along withFREE popcorn. Children are welcome. Watchthe SPURR or check our website atwww.glenwoodcommunityleague.com forany changes to the schedule or join us for thefollowing dates:

Friday, March 4th vs. Minnesota - 7 pmTuesday, March 23rd vs. Canucks - 7 pmFriday, April 2nd vs. Dallas - 6:30 pm (LAST PPV GAME!)

SCRAPBOOKING DAY OUTSaturday, March 13th 10 am- 6 pm

Come and join us for a day that gives youuninterrupted 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 limited! Please RSVP by emailkewchuk@telus.net or phone (780)489-5955to hold your spot! All the details are on mywebsite.http://createwithkatherine.myctmh.com

GLENWOOD GRIZZLIES YEAR ENDDANCE April 10th!All community residents are welcome to jointhe Glenwood Grizzlies shinny hockey teamfor a light meal and DJ dance on Saturday,April 10, 2010. Doors open at 6:30 pm and thecost is $10 per person. Contact Clayton at780-489-2188 or Gary at 780-489-6236 fortickets or for more information.

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 atthe Glenwood Community Hall. Registrationis at 6:30pm, games begin at 7 pm.

DOES AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSOUND BORING TO YOU?It sounds boring to us too! This year we aredoing it differently – join us on Sunday, April18th at 2pm for specialty drinks, pastries, andother snacks for an afternoon Annual GeneralTea instead! Sit at a table with friends, enjoysome great drinks and fabulous treats fromone of our west-end bakeries, and come tofind out what’s new. If you like how activeGlenwood is becoming, we’d love to hear

The Jasper Place Library has many pro-grams for you and your family this month,including programs during Spring Break!

Join us for the following FREE programs:Fun For Ones: Thursday March 4th at 10:15am. Ages 12 - 23 months. Registrationrequired.

Time For Twos: Tuesday mornings at 10:15am. Ages 24 - 35 months. Registrationrequired.

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

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday after-noons at 2:15 pm. Ages 3 - 5 years.Registration required.

Unpack N’ Play: Friday mornings at 10:10am. Ages 0 - 5 years. Registration required.

Reading Buddies: Saturday March 6th at10:30 am. Ages 6 - 10 years. Registrationrequired.

Teen Gaming: Join us for Guitar Hero andother Wii games! Saturday, March 20th at 2pm. Ages 13 - 17 years. Drop in.

Teen Advisory Group: Friday March 26th at 4pm. Ages: 12 - 17 years. Drop in.

How to Choose Books for Young Children:Tuesday March 9th at 7:00 pm. Ages 18+.Registration required.

Triple P Positive Parenting: A one hour sem-inar series to enhance the knowledge, skills,and resourcefulness of parents. March’s ses-sion: Getting Teenagers Connected. TuesdayMarch 16th at 6:30 pm. Registration Required.

Wii Bowling for Older Adults: Friday, March19th at 2 pm. Ages 55+. Registrationrequired.

Spring Break Programs:Spring Break Party Games: Monday March29 at 2 pm. Ages 6 - 11 years. Registrationrequired.

Spring Break Teen Gaming: Tuesday March30 at 2 pm. Ages 13 - 17 years. Drop in.

Spring Break Storybook Games:Wednesday March 31 at 2 pm. Ages 6 - 10years. Registration required.

Please call the library at 780-496-1810 forprogram details and to register. We are locat-ed at 9010-156 Street (just north of theMeadowlark Mall).

Visit us online at www.epl.ca

Don’t have a library card yet? Drop in and sign up! If you are under 18 we needto have the signature of your parent or guarantor.

Contact: 16430 - 97 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0E8Phone: 780-489-7571

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY LEAGUEVisit us:www.glenwoodcommunityleague.comTwitterat twitter.com/glenwoodclFacebook Group Glenwood Community League (become a

“fan”)

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COMMUNITY NEWS

HIGH PARK

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

HIGH PARK MOVIE NIGHTSWhere: High Park Community League 11032-154 StreetTime: Doors open at 6:00pm and movie tostart shortly after.When: March 26th, 2010 (Spaghetti Night)April 30th: 2010 (Chilli with Salad night)May 28th, 2010 (Baked Mac & Cheese Night)June 25th, 2010 (Taco & Tater night)Ages 3 to 10 are welcome. (“G” Rated movie,most likely cartoon)

A supervising adult 18+ must be present dur-ing the evening with child/children. The movieis free but, you must be a current High ParkCommunity Member (Please bring proof ofmembership). If you are not, you can purchasea membership that night. A family member-ship is $25.00 annually.

You are welcome to bring a pillow & blanket.Folding chairs will be provided or, if you aremore comfortable in your own lawn chair youcan also bring it.

High Park Preschool Second SemesterRegistration for September, 2010 Ages 30 months – 4 yearsHigh Park Community HallContact Paula for more information @ 780-479-6929.

Adult Drop-In Please join us when we reconvene inSeptember. Drop in, have a cup of coffee anda visit! Wednesdays – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pmHigh Park Community Hall, For information,call Joan at 780-489-5419.

from you! We need to have a good turnout toproceed with our plans for the upcoming year.No need to worry about being coerced to volunteer – just come and chat with us!Those interested can also get some informa-tion about the West LRT Corridor at this gettogether on April 18th.

MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE ALL YEARLONGContact Michele at 780-439-3169 There are many good reasons to get a mem-bership, still only $25.00 per household (Freefor seniors 60 and over).

Communities with high membership numbersare considered to be more relevant when thecity looks at making changes andapproving/rejecting requests for changes toland use etc. (Recent issues being the WestLRT route, changing some areas from singlefamily homes to apartment buildings, derelicthousing)

FREE family swim at Jasper Place PoolSundays from 4 - 6 pm – February 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 issuesaffecting our community

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

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 andit’s all stainless steel – so it’s quicker to cleanup!

New this month! We are the first communi-ty league in the city of Edmonton to offerFREE WiFi in our neighbourhood! That meansthat if you are in the hall, you will be able touse your Blackberry, Ipod, cellphone or laptopto log on to the internet! Functions at the hallwill also have access to the FREE internetconnection. We are joining the Free WiFiProject. Visit the website for more details.

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

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

Glenwood ClassifiedsMISSING RING: Lost on Hallowe’en into atrick or treater’s bag, one wedding band about3/16 of an inch wide and made of yellow gold,with a thin band of white gold on top. Contactglenwoodcommunity@hotmail.com or callMichele at 780 439-3169 with information.

DRUM LESSONS: Experienced drummer (40years experience) offering drum lessons with-in Glenwood community. Glenwood mem-bers receive a discount off their first lesson –just show your membership card! Visitwww.kickbackmusic.ca for a sample of hisskills. Contact Ray at 780-405-1374 for moreinformation, or email at rayzz@shaw.ca.

MAYFIELD

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

Hope everyone had a nice Family Day in February. A great way to spend time with your family is to volunteer with yourcommunity league. Come to a meeting orcall us to find out how you and your familycan get involved!

Next Executive Meeting is Thursday,March 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm

The Annual General Meeting is Thursday,April 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Please plan toattend.

Come meet the Executive Board membersat a Twoonie Pancake Breakfast on May15th.

Contact Information Community League President:Tara Middleton 780-486-6152 or e-mail:mayfieldcommunity@yahoo.ca

Spring Cleaning Your CommunityPitch-In Canada week is April 19 – 25, 2010.This is the time to rally the neighbours andget rid of the unsightly gunk revealed by themelting show. Check out www.pitch-in.cafor more details.

Start Thinking of Summer!The City of Edmonton “Green Shack” pro-gram will be running again this summer.

Mark your calendars for August 9–13, when

High Park Community Hall seats 200 peo-ple. Please call Roger to book your specialevent at 780-474-7892 before 8 pm.

Help Wanted: We are currently looking to hirean individual to clean our community hall.Could possibly be up to 25 hours a month.Anyone interested, please forward yourresume to:High Park Cleaning11032 – 154 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 2K1

Are you interested in your community? Meeting new people and making a differ-ence?

Join our Board of DirectorsIf you are interested, contact Janice Gargas at780-489-4753.

Did you know that you can use your commu-nity Credits for use OUTSIDE of the commu-nity! Registering your child for tae kwon do,skating, gymnastics, etc? Contact Nora St Jean prior to registering 780-486-1867!

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COMMUNITY NEWSMayfield 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.

Bingo Mayfield is always looking for volunteers towork. The credit you receive can be usedtowards Mayfield Community classes andeven children's programs outside our com-munity. Please call Tara if you are interested.The next bingo dates are: Thursday, March 11th Saturday, May 1st Sunday, June 6th.

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

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

SkatingMonday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays 3:15 -8:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 -5:00 pm. You can purchase your member-ship from Tim at the rink, or call Elaine at theabove number.

More Soccer for the Little OnesIs your 4 - 6 year old interested in trying outsoccer? Call Mike @ (780) 487-1031 to joinMayfield's Little Kickers program. Availableto Mayfield residents.

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 - 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.

Moms and Tots Dads, newborns, grandparents, and care-givers all welcome. No cost. Wednesdays9:30 - 11:00 am. Cancelled if it is colder than-20 with windchill. At Mayfield Hall. Forinformation contact Tara @ 780-486-6152.

Rinklighter by ENMAX EnergyRinklighter by ENMAX Energy is an annualcommunity investment program that provides energy rebates for communitieswho operate an outdoor ice rink. ENMAXEnergy’s Rinklighter program can light upone rink in your community, from 5:00 pm to9:00 pm for the months of November 2009

CALENDARevent

Please send us your date sensitive Community Sponsored or Free eventinformation, we would love to include what we can and it’s FREE.

High Park Movie

Nights

March 26th, 2010

6 p.m.

Spaghetti Night

Wii Bowling for

Older Adults

March 19th, 2010

2 p.m.

Jasper Place Library

High Park Movie

Nights

April 30th, 2010

6 p.m.

Chilli & Salad

High Park Movie

Nights

May 28th, 2010

6 p.m.

Baked Mac &

Cheese

High Park Movie

Nights

June 25th, 2010

6 p.m.

Taco & Tater

Glenwood Grizzlies

Year End Dance

April 10th, 2010

6:30 p.m.

$10 per person

Wii Bowling for

Older Adults

March 19th, 2010

2 p.m.

Jasper Place Library

Oilers Pay Per View

March 4th, 2010

5 p.m.

vs Minnesota

Glenwood Hall

Potluck and Games

Night

March 20th, 2010

Glenwood Hall

St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patricks

Day

from the SPURR

Oilers Pay Per View

March 23rd at 5pm

vs. Canucks - 7pm

Glenwood Hall

Canora Park Watch

April 3, 2010

Easter Egg Hunt

Holistic Urban

Market

May - December

Location: TBA

Canora Park Watch

May 30, 2010

Third Annual Mini

Carnival

Back Yard BBQ &

Beer Garden

June 26, 2010

Location: TBA

Dogapolooza

September 11, 2010

165 Street and

Stony Plain Road

StorefrontCinema NightsOctober 15 and

October 16, 2010149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain

Road

Canora Park Watch

August 2010

Jumping Thing

Event

St. Anne Park

to February 2010, to help provide a saferwinter play area for the kids.

ENMAX Energy is dedicated to the promo-tion and support of safety and safety-relatedinitiatives. For more than ten years, ENMAXEnergy has maintained the Rinklighter pro-gram to help communities who value safetyfund their community’s ice rink operations. “Rinklighter is a great way to ensure kidshave a great time on the ice and a saferplace to skate”, says Steve Kuehner,Community Volunteer, CKE CommunityAssociation, Calgary.

ENMAX Energy is dedicated to empoweringour community’s youth, as well as helpingthe environment. Since generating the electricity used at community rinks results incarbon emissions, ENMAX Energy is helping communities offset part of their carbon footprint by acquiring on their behalfRenewable Energy Certificates (RECs) generated from renewable energy sources(like wind). ENMAX Energy will apply theseRECs in an amount equivalent to the com-munities' rebated electricity consumption.

Rinklighter is one of the many ways ENMAXEnergy is working to build opportunities forfamily and community participation thatenergizes and enriches local community lifeand we thank your community for being partof this great program.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WEST JASPER / SHERWOOD

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

Community BingoMarch 28/10 at the hall (9620-152Street).Children 8 and older are welcome to participatewhen accompanied by an adult. Special children’s only game. Door Prizes, 40 gamesand chances to win prizes. Cash prizes include2 early birds, 2 bonanzas, and 1 odd evengame. Children will not be allowed to play forcash prizes as per Alberta Gaming & LiquorRegulations. Doors open at 11:00 am, Bonanzapre call begins at noon. followed by the early

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

e-mail: ElectMaryMacDonald@gmail.com

BUSINESS CONNECTOR

CLASSIFIEDSGlendale Elementary School wehave:An instructional focus on Literacythrough “Balanced Literacy” in all class-room and 6+1 Traits of Writing

Full day Kindergarten

We meet the needs academically, emo-tionally and physically of all students

SmartBoards in all classrooms

Daily breakfast snack

Indigo Love of Reading Foundation

Connections with community partnerslike the Rotary Club, City of Edmonton,The Family Center Success Coach, BentArrow, Big Brothers & Sisters, YMCA,Kids Club, Food for Thought

Small class sizes

We are Asset Builders

Peace Out School

Recognition and programming forAboriginal families – Wichitowin Familyevenings

Positive behaviour and good work habitsrecognition programs – S.T.A.R.R.R.S.(Students Taking Action with Respect,

BUY • SELL • TRADE • HELP WANTEDPlace your business card in the SPURR and reach out to the community.

Email: ads@thespurr.ca Deadline for next issue is: March 19, 2010

Responsibility, Reading)Extra-curricular activities: runningclub, choir, Scrabble Club, Math Cluband after school programs

Primary Opportunity Open House –Tuesday, March 16, 2010; 6:30 –7:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Open House – Tuesday,May 4, 2010; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Now accepting registrations for2010-2011 school year.________________________________

Dr. Scholl’s Toe-touch foot Spa.(Classic Series) Never used. Includes2 kg of Sea Salt. $35.00. Phone 780-483-8162.________________________________

Silvereed SK280 knitting machineSlivereed SRP 60N YC6 Automaticyarn changer with books & paterncards call Anne 780-486-0288.________________________________

Got Something to Sell?Place your text only classified adshere in your local community news-paper and reach 15,000 people inEdmonton’s West End. At $0.10 percharacter this Ad you are readingcosts less than $20.00.________________________________

birds. Regular games start at 1:00 pm. Comeone, come all, bring your friends & neighbors.

SENIORS PROGRAMSOur Community League offers a number of pro-grams for our senior members. However every-one is welcome. All programs are offered at thecommunity hall located at 9620-152 Street.

CARDS Whist on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 -3:00 pm. Whist on Sunday evenings from 7:00- 10:00 pm. The cost is $1.00. Coffee andsnacks provided

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENTSTournaments are held the first and thirdWednesday of every month from7:00 - 10:00 pm. The cost is $5.00 per person.

CARPET BOWLINGCome and get some exercise on Monday’sfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm. The cost is $1.00 per person. Prizes are awarded based on numberof participants. If you have any questions about the seniors programs, please call Shirleyat 489-8945

SwimmingYour 2008-2009 membership allows your fami-ly to swim FREE at Jasper Place pool onSaturday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm till theend of May 2010. Please remember to bringyour membership card for admittance.

Sherwood Elementary SchoolSherwood School is accepting registration forkindergarten to Grade 6. Please call the schoolat 489-2600.

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Beauty on a Budget

Who doesn't love to be pam-pered? Manicures, massagesand facials are so relaxing aren'tthey? The cost of those luxuriescan leave you feeling more poorthan pampered sometimesthough.

If you are trying to save money,there are some other optionsout there that can give you justas much bang for your buck.

Do you like salon-style hair-cuts?Look in your phone book tosee if there are any estheti-cian schools nearby and callthem to see if they takeappointments. Here inEdmonton, one of our most

popular salons has their ownschool downtown and youcan get a haircut or otheresthetic services there foralmost 80% off -- all becauseit is a student who is helpingyou. Fear not, these studentshave learned from the bestand are always supervised byprofessionals, so you are sureto look your best at a fractionof the cost.

Maybe you love massages,who doesn't?

Check with your place ofemployment. Some employerswill cover a set number of mas-sages if you get a doctor's refer-ral. This way, you can get yourmassage and have it covered aspart of your health benefits.Whether or not this is covered,you can also check around to see

if any massage therapy schoolsneed a willing body to work on.

If you like to relax with a facialnow and then, check online.There are many websites outthere that share recipes to makeyour own, all-natural, facials. Havea night to yourself, mix a facial up,run a hot bath and relax with agood book.

The same goes for manicuresand pedicures. Pull out all of yourhand lotions, nail clippers and nailpolish. Sit down in front of afavorite or new movie and do yourown nails. Or you can make it intoa girl's night. Do you have somefriends that need some time tothemselves too? Have them overand have a girl's night completewith a chick flick and some wine.

Pampering doesn't have to costa fortune and you'll feel betterwhen you look good AND youknow you saved money doing it.

Sheri Landry is the owner andauthor of www.thisbirdsday.com.

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2010 Registration NoticeCheck us out at www.sjpbaseball.ca

West Edmonton Baseball Players:To ensure that you “Play Ball” this year, please note.

For additional information about SJP Baseball, visit our website at www.sjpbaseball.ca or call Dan at 780-481-0689.

Registration Dates, Times, and Locations

Birthday between Player Age Division Fees Jan 01/05 – Dec 31/06 4 – 5 Kids 1st Ball $ 75.00 Jan 01/03 – Dec 31/04 6 – 7 Jr. Rookie $ 125.00 Jan 01/01 – Dec 31/02 8 – 9 Sr. Rookie $ 150.00 Jan 01/99 – Dec 31/00 10 – 11 Mosquito $ 200.00 Jan 01/97 – Dec 31/98 12 – 13 Peewee $ 215.00 Jan 01/95 – Dec 31/96 14 – 15 Bantam $ 220.00 Jan 01/92 – Dec 31/94 16 – 18 Midget $ 225.00

Saturday, February 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Lessard Community Hall (17404-57 Avenue)

Friday, March 05, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Willowby Community Hall (6315-184 Street)

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By Laurie Hawn, MPEdmonton Centre

As Canadians, we know that welive in the best country in theworld. Our standard of living isamongst the highest, and we areknown around the globe as a bea-con of peace and prosperity. It isfor these reasons that Canadiancitizenship is highly valued bymany who seek to build a betterlife.

New Canadians contribute to oureconomy and continue to play animportant role as we recover fromthe effects of a global economicdownturn. Their achievement ingaining citizenship is a successfor Canada as a whole. This iswhy our ConservativeGovernment has created a newcitizenship study guide called“Discover Canada: The Rightsand Responsibilities ofCitizenship”.

The previous citizenship guidewas exceptionally outdated andhad not been substantiallychanged since it was created bythe Liberal Government in 1995.

NEW CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP GUIDE

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It lacked many important aspectsof today’s Canadian culture,including important Canadian tradi-tions such as wearing a poppy onRemembrance Day. The newstudy guide has a broader focuson Canadian history, symbols, andinstitutions. There is also moreemphasis on the basic facts aboutour Government and politics, all inan effort to teach new Canadiansnot only the rights, but also theresponsibilities of being Canadian.

Citizenship applicants who havebeen scheduled for a test or inter-view before the end of February2010 should study the old guide.But starting March 2010, a newcitizenship test, along with theGovernment’s new study guide,will be in place. The test questions

will reflect the content in the newguide, and we believe that appli-cants will learn the fundamentalinformation they need to becomeCanadian citizens who fully partic-ipate in Canadian society.

Many respected Canadianshelped our Government completethis study guide. From public fig-ures to authors and historians,those who were consulted con-tributed their expertise andunique perspectives on Canada.Thanks to these individuals andorganizations, the new guide nowbetter reflects our shared history.

Our new study guide aims to pro-vide a deeper understanding ofour great country to both newCanadians and those who have

been here for many generations –something the previous Liberalgovernment ignored. The oldstudy guide was criticized forbeing bland and fell short of pro-viding a thorough outline of theimportant people and events inCanadian history. By giving ournew citizens a more in-depth lookat our history, our ConservativeGovernment is helping to makeCanadian citizenship more mean-ingful.

Our Conservative Government re-wrote the citizenship guide inorder to better tell the story ofCanada. It gives new Canadiansmore information about the rightsand responsibilities of a Canadiancitizen. Our Government willalways aim for a common identityand pride among all people inCanada, from coast to coast tocoast.

If you would like to receive a copyof the new Canadian CitizenshipGuide please contact my office.

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As your Member of Parliament, I have one of the greatest honours anyone could possibly partake in; the swearing in ceremony of becoming a new Canadian Citizen.

Having their Canadian Citizenship is a privilege that roughly only 34 million of the world get to have. In fact, many of our parents andgrandparents went through the same process that new Canadians participate in today.

Throughout the year, I attend numerous Citizenship ceremonies and get to congratulate new Canadians asthey, and I along with them, repeat the Oath ofCitizenship to express our commitment to Canada.It is an oath I do not take lightly and I am proud tohave served my country both in the Canadian AirForce for over three decades, as well as now, as yourMember of Parliament.

As Canadians, we know that we live in the bestcountry in the world. Our standard of liv-ing is among the highest, and we areknown around the globe as a beacon ofpeace and prosperity. It is for thesereasons that Canadian citizenship ishighly valued by many who seek tobuild a better life.

A Note From Your MP

LAURIE HAWNMP for EDMONTON CENTRE

HawnL1@parl.gc.ca | 780-442-1888 | www.lauriehawn.ca

LAURIE HAWNMP for EDMONTON CENTRE

HawnL1@parl.gc.ca | 780-442-1888 | www.lauriehawn.ca

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