In a 9-4 vote, council passed bylaw 15101, which includes the Stony Plain Road LRT route. We’ll have more information on the vote, and what steps the GlenwoodCL will be taking in the coming days and weeks.
Below are links to the presentation our City Liaison Director made to council at today’s public hearing:
On December 15th city council will be holding another public hearing for bylaw 15101 which includes the proposed West LRT line down Stony Plain Road. City adminstration is recommending that council both remove the 87th avenue route from consideration, and pass the bylaw as is. The Glenwood Community League will be represented at the hearing, but given city administrations strong push to exclude alternate routes in favor of the Stony Plain Road corridor, it’s important that as residents of the Glenwood Community, you continue to make your concerns known.
Below are links to a template letter, contact information for city council, a presentation we made to council at the last public hearing, LRT related news articles, and our West LRT page.
As an active participant in the West LRT debate, I read with interest Paula Simon’s latest foray into advocacy for the Stony Plain Road LRT corridor. When the proposed amendments to bylaw 15101 started piling up last Friday, it seemed obvious that council was unprepared for two days of significant, well researched, and well-spoken opposition to the Stony Plain Road route.
Since the start of what’s been a long, drawn out, and frequently delayed process for selecting a corridor for much needed and long-overdue light-rail expansion, there’s been no shortage of idealogical arguments for the SPR “everything to everybody” route. “It’s a people mover, a commuter route, a revitalization engine for downtown and the Jasper Place area, a streetcar like system to encourage shopping, dining, and walkability like Portland’s Pearl district, the route of the future, a round-the-city link from Millwoods to WEM. But there’s no consensus.”
A notorious derelict property in the Glenwood Community, allowed to remain a hazard, an eyesore, and a disturbing nuisance in the community for well over a year and a half, despite repeated attempts by the League and neighboring residents to have the property cleaned up and the lot secured, was finally demolished today.
Below is a link to the longer version of the presentation our City Liaison Director made to city council, which was also included in a handout to council members.
Glenwood – LRT Public Hearing Presentation
Glenwood LRT Public Hearing – Day 1, 5 Minute Presentation
The hearing will continue Friday, Nov 13, 9:30 a.m. at City Hall
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As we mentioned in the notice in the SPURR regarding the upcoming public hearing for the proposed LRT route, given the large body of opposition in the community to the proposed West LRT corridor, we have prepared a template letter (link below) summarizing a number of concerns regarding the route and the unanswered questions surrounding it.
Just a reminder, if you wish to speak to council at the upcoming public hearing where council will vote on whether to accept the proposed corridor for West LRT expansion, you can follow this link to register.
EDMONTON — A trick-or-treater who stopped at James Fearn’s house Saturday night collected Oh Henry bars, lollipops — and one gold ring.
That last item was an accident.
Fearn’s left hand was swollen from a recent fall so he switched his wedding band to his right pinky finger, the only other finger it fit.
“I was getting handfuls of suckers and chocolate bars and filling up my hands using both hands and I’m afraid this thing was a little on the loose side,” he said. “Somebody’s got my wedding ring.”
About 45 to 50 costumed kids stopped by Fearn’s Glenwood home on Halloween, in the area of 163rd Street and 95th Avenue. Fearn didn’t recognize any of the children and doesn’t know who might have it.
From Alberta Health & Wellness
What you should know
Help prevent the spread of influenza
- If ill, stay home from work, school and avoid public places.
- One of the best ways to prevent influenza is to get the influenza vaccine every year.
- The pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine is available the week of October 26, 2009.
- Clean hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than your hand.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth after shaking hands or touching hard surfaces like counters and door handles or other surfaces that may contain influenza and other viruses.
What to do if you think you are sick with the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection with a sudden fever and cough:
Practice self-care and stay home from work or school for seven days from the start of your symptoms or until you are able to resume daily activities, whichever is shorter.
- Rest and avoid close contact with others until your symptoms have gone away.
- Read about influenza self-care
- Download the revised Influenza Self-Care booklet
October 2009
- Read “Influenza – What Can You Do?” (Written in plain language.)
On October 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Glenwood Hall (16430 – 97 ave), the Glenwood Community League will be holding a town hall meeting for neighborhood residents to discuss the proposed West LRT expansion and ask questions of representatives from city administration. If you will be unable to attend but wish to ask a question, feel free to send us an email or leave a comment below with your question, name, and address.
(personal information will be kept confidential and comments/questions left below will not be displayed. Given the importance of this issue on the Jasper Place area, if you are a representative of a business in, or a resident of a surrounding community, feel free to send a question, and we will do our best to have it answered.)
On Thursday, October 22, 7:00-10:00 p.m., the Glenwood Community League will be holding a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed West LRT route. The meeting will be at the Glenwood Hall, 16430 – 97 Avenue.
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Contact: Diane Kereluk, 780-477-5169
The Second Annual Storefront Cinema Nights Festival is happening on October 16 & 17, 2009 and it is “FREE and open to the public”
Friday night is “Family Night” 6 to 9pm at Butler Memorial Park (15715 Stony Plain Road) spending an evening of family “film oriented” fun and events. Get comfortable on haystacks or stay warm by the fire pit and watch local and Canadian animations projected onto a massive 33′ x 16′ inflatable screen. The kids will have a chance at trying their hand at making their own Cameraless Film production, and see their productions in lights, in addition to other fun things throughout this great family evening.
Saturday night between the hours of 7 & 10 p.m. entails cutting-edge cinema produced by local artists, projected on storefront windows along Stony Plain Road between 151 and 154 Street with an added feature this year of contemporary dance and live hip hop music. For your comfort and safety the streets will be closed off to traffic and fire pits will be located in the center of the streets. Browse the many participating retail shops and enjoy a complementary warm beverage. Special entertainment this year and the first time in Edmonton, make and throw your own “Throwies” plus the “Glow Video Series!”
Deanna Kayne, film & performing arts coordinator for Storefront Cinema Nights, invites Edmontonians to come out and experience an “evening stroll like none other … cinema in the streets; black and white vintage footage; colourful political commentary; experimental film; and animated story telling. It’s a great night to get out, appreciate the arts and bring some community warmth to a fall evening.”
Many participating retail shops will remain open late, some providing complementary “hot chocolate” or “coffee” for festival goers.
After the event, mingle with friends at local eateries and/or listen to live music at local venues/pubs.
Glenwood Residents – Are you interested in attending an upcoming town hall meeting for our community, regarding the proposed west LRT route? If so, send us an email, and we’ll notify you once a date has been set.
glenwoodcommunity @ hotmail. com
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A reminder, the public meeting regarding the proposed rezoning of three lots at 158st and 98ave from RF1 (residential) to RA7 (low-rise apartment) will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday September 17, at the Glenwood Community League hall (16430 – 97 avenue).
Below is the relevant section of the Residential Infill Guidelines.
Residential Infill Guidelines – Low Rise Apartments
It’s not too late to send in letters regarding this proposed rezoning and development. Follow this link to the generic letters of opposition we have previously prepared, which you can choose from to send to the Planning Dept and our ward 1 councillors.
The REACH report is a 10-year plan to create a culture of community safety in Edmonton in one generation. It was created by a group of community leaders who consulted more than 500 Edmontonians and more than 45 service agencies.
Throughout September, the EPS is hosting Town Hall meetings in each of the five divisions:
- Downtown Division – Monday, September 14 at Santa Maria Goretti Centre, 11050 – 90 St.
West Division – Tuesday, September 15, Beulah Alliance Church, 17504 – 98A Ave.
- Northeast Division – Monday, September 21, Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church, 9003 – 153 Ave.
- Southeast Division – Wednesday, September 23, MacEwan South Campus, Room 101, 7319 – 29 Ave.
- Southwest Division – Tuesday, September 29, Taylor University College & Seminary, Stencil Hall, 11525 – 23 Ave.
The EPS is meeting with the public to discuss crime issues affecting certain areas, educate the public on ways to prevent crime, and listen to citizen concerns.
All meetings run from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Well, today is the day! After all our preparations, flyers, door knocking and word of mouth, our big BBQ Birthday has arrived! Please join us this afternoon/evening for a great get-together, the first one in a long while here in Glenwood.
You will enjoy a great BBQ with M&M burgers or hotdogs, a cold pop, juice or water, and some great Taber corn (or a bag of chips). The cost is only $1 per meal OR get a membership and get your meals for FREE! Those who already have a membership also get theirs free. Of course, a birthday wouldn’t be complete without some cake! MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR – $25 cash or cheque.
We have a variety of door prizes from local Glenwood businesses including:
The Second Cup – Mayfield
West End Tire
Village Auto
Congdon’s Aids to Daily Living
Tasty Pizza and Donair
Ricky’s Restaurant and Grill
IDA Pharmacy
Pa Peterson’s Ice Cream Shop
Sandy Lane Meats
Prizes include gift certificates, golf wear, golf putter, free pizza, bags, and the GRAND DOOR PRIZE…
A BLU-RAY PLAYER!
For adults, you can enjoy music, dancing and information about current issues in Glenwood, along with conversation and of course, fireworks.
Children can enjoy face painting, games, bouncy things, park, food, a candy count and lots of fun with other community kids.
We are looking forward to seeing you all there this evening. It promises to be a beautiful day, with great weather and fun activities.
See you there,
The Glenwood Executive
Glenwood Community League 