The Edmonton Public School Board has begun a process to look at consolidating, renovating and possibly constructing new schools within Edmonton’s mature communities. The Glenwood community is part of the “Westlawn” working group, looking at options for the following schools:

• Westlawn
• Afton
• Glendale
• Sherwood

For more info, visit this page at EPSB.ca

About the working group:

The District asked representatives of important stakeholder groups to participate on a working committee. This committee will provide feedback as we develop several options for a community-driven strategy for the Westlawn area. The working committee includes:

• school principals
• District staff
• parents (one or two from each school)
• community representatives (one from each community league)

The committees will meet between October 2016 and February 2017 to develop a plan. In spring 2017, the plan will be presented at a public meeting for feedback from the community.

Westlawn Working Group Update

NOVEMBER 30, 2016 MEETING NOTES

The committee reviewed data to get a better understanding of the students and the community the schools serve. Committee members looked at the data and identified trends or information relevant to our process, as well as other ideas not provided in the data. This information will be used in our next meeting, December 15, 2016, to form new concepts to share with the community in March 2017.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Westlawn Data Package

FEEDBACK SURVEY

Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete the site evaluation/building considerations survey. The survey is now closed. This information will be used to form new concepts to share with the community in March 2017.

From the City of Edmonton

Winter sidewalk maintenance – Keep Your Sidewalks Safe

Snow and ice on sidewalks is hazardous for everyone. People with limited mobility, seniors, children and parents with strollers (and even those with no mobility limitations at all) may be severely injured from a fall on ice or snow.

Uncleared walkways can also make it difficult for those who deliver services in our city—mail carriers, meter readers, delivery drivers and emergency personnel—to do their jobs safely. In fact, each year, hospitals and doctors’ offices are filled with people young and old who have slipped and fallen on poorly maintained  sidewalks.

What is my role?

Community Standards Bylaw 14600 requires homeowners and tenants to clear snow and ice from every walk and driveway on or beside their property. Don’t forget about any other properties they own, including derelict and vacant buildings–they may have sidewalks that need to be shovelled too.

Use sand or ice-melting products to start the clearing process if you can’t shovel immediately after a snowfall. The fine for failing to clear sidewalks within 48 hours of the last snowfall is $100, so save yourself the money and get it done!

My neighbours haven’t been shovelling their walk. What can I do?

If you have a concern about a neighbour’s uncleared walk:

• Discuss the concern directly with your neighbour.

• Be a Snow Angel by offering to help them keep it clear if needed. Find out more at edmonton.ca/snowangels.

• Record the address of the violation and a description of the problem if you can’t resolve the problem directly with your neighbour.

• Call 311 or register a complaint online at edmonton.ca. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number and the details of your concern in case your testimony is required in court.*

*Complaints are accepted between November 1 and May 1, and only when it has not snowed for at least 48 hours.

Learn more about sidewalk snow maintenance at edmonton.ca/wintersidewalks

Glenwood’s 8th Annual Party in the Park! – Saturday, September 10th, at the Glenwood Hall/Park – 16430-97 Ave

Jasper Place – August 20/21 – 9200-163 St

The City of Edmonton’s Big Bin Events accept household items that can’t be set out for regular waste collection at no charge. Twelve of the weekend events are held in various locations throughout the City.

Accepted Materials

• Couches, chairs, mattresses, and other household furniture items too large for curbside pickup
• Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and other large household appliances (will be recycled)
• Computers, televisions and other household electronics (will be recycled)

Non-accepted Materials

• Commercial Waste
• Household Hazardous Waste – please take to an Eco Station. They will be accepted at no cost.

The final draft of plan incorporating additions from the last City Council public hearing is online. Click on the image to download it.

From the city’s ARP team:

Hello all,

Starting November 10th at Arthur Elliot Park (near Sherwood School).

Don’t forget Glenwood hosts a Brownie Unit at our hall throughout the school year! If you know of a 7 to 9 year old girl who might be interested, visit the website for more information and to register! www.albertagirlguides.com