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Glenwood CL in the News – Edmonton Journal

Citizens Speak – But is Council Listening? – by Gordon Kent

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The SPURR – March Edition

Check out community news for Glenwood, the Jasper Place area and more in the March edition of the Stony Plain Road Urban Revitalization Report!

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Edmonton Police Service, West Division – March Newsletter

Click here to check out the EPS West Division News for March!

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2011 Census and National Household Survey

Statistics Canada is promoting more than 35,000 short-term job census opportunities now available across Canada. The kinds of positions we are looking to staff would be ideal for retired people, stay-at-home parents, and students or individuals looking for additional work to supplement their income, or simply looking to try something new. The work would be done primarily during evenings and weekends.

 

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Invitation from the Glenora Community League

Dear Stony Plain Road Community & Business LRT Stakeholders

In recognition of the collective efforts the many communities & business owner contributions to the LRT deliberations and many the meetings held. We are hosting a Family Day Event to celebrate our community & stakeholder partnerships. The Glenora Heritage Classic Winter Festival is happening Family day weekend Sunday the 20th from 2-7PM. Your Community families are most welcome to attend!

Event Poster

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Jasper Place Library Temporary Location

The Jasper Place Library has found a temporary home!  The JP Libary will be closing on February 13th for the construction of a new facility on it’s current site, set to open in fall of 2012.

In the meantime the Library will be settling into a new temporary location, opening on February 28, 2011 on the third floor of the West End Medical & Professional Building (9509-156st).

Due to the limited space available, the new location will be offering a limited set of services:

Hold pick-ups
Material returns
High demand materials
Limited public computers with internet access
Unlimited Wi-Fi

The hours of the temporary location are:
Mon: 10am-6pm
Tue/Wed/Thu: 10am-8pm
Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: closed

For more info, please visit the library’s website at http://epl.ca/about-epl/building_projects

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West LRT Update

City Council has approved a final conceptual design plan for the WLRT Lewis Estates-Downtown Corridor.  The approved plan does not incorporate any changes to the Jasper Place area from earlier drafts which were made available to the public.  The Glenwood CL is dissapointed that none of our recommendations regarding traffic flow, and business/residential access were incorporated in Council’s final decision. For more information, visit Edmonton.ca/LRTprojects

With this decision made, the League will be focusing it’s civic involvement on advancing the goals of the Jasper Place Revitalization Strategy, and pursuing a statutory land-use plan (Area Redevelopment Plan) for the Glenwood Community, in order to manage current and future redevelopment pressures.  We will be working closely with the West Edmonton Community Council and Jasper Place Revitalization Steering Committee on these efforts.

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Corner Store Revitalization

Corner Store Revitalization Project Online Survey
The City of Edmonton wants to hear what you think about your neighbourhood shopping site and how you use them; specifically sites that are small with 3 to 10 shops and are located within or on the edge of a residential neighbourhood. Your information will guide us as we assist small businesses, property owners and residents to improve these centres and to make them valuable parts of your local community. Please fill in the survey at www.edmonton.ca/cornerstoreproject.
All participants are eligible to win a $100 gift certificate for dinner at one of Edmonton’s fine local restaurants. Details provided at end of survey.

 

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Schools Closures

On Tuesday, November 30th, EPSB Trustees voted 7-2 for renewable two-year moratorium on school closures.  10 speakers also addressed the board in support of the motion (Glenwood’s presentation is below).   This is an opportunity to work towards enhancing the viability of neighborhood schools in mature communities that we intend to take full advantage of.

Glenwood EPSB Presentation

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Pawn Shop/Pay Day Loan Development Application

This past month the Glenwood CL received notice that a Development Permit has been approved for 10060-156st to change the current use from “General Retail” to Minor Second Hand Store (Pawn Shop) with an Accessory Professional, Financial and Office Support Service (Pay Day Loans).  The notice and a map of the location are available below.

This application clearly runs contrary to the goals of the Jasper Place Revitalization and Stony Plain Road Business Revitalization Zone, and would likely be in violation of the Custom Commercial Overlay prescribed for future application on the Stony Plain Road corridor in the Jasper Place Revitalization Strategy.  The league executive has filed an appeal and we are preparing for a hearing date before the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on either the 14th, or 16th of December.

For more information check back here, or watch your email inbox if you are on the Glenwood mailing list.

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West LRT – December 8th Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee will be holding a non-statutory public on the recommended conceptual design plan for the approved West LRT Corridor.  The plan will be going to Council for a final decision in January 2011.

Below you’ll find links to the committee’s agenda for the 8th, as well the reports City Administration is submitting to Council.  The Glenwood League Executive is currently preparing our presentation to Council.

As with all Council meetings, you’ll be able to watch online at councilontheweb.edmonton.ca

TPW – Dec 8 Agenda

Admin Report

Concept Plan – 1

Concept Plan – 2

Concept Plan – 3

Concept Plan – 4

Admin Inquiry – 1

Admin Inquiry – 2

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West LRT information sessions – November 29/30, 2010

West LRT information sessions – November 29/30, 2010

The City of Edmonton is preparing to present recommended Concept Plans to City Council on the West LRT extension. This includes information on where the LRT tracks will be located within the corridor, LRT station locations, and access.

Information sessions are scheduled for the to overview the recommended Concept Plans with the public and answer questions.

Monday, November 29, 2010 (Lewis Estates to Stony Plain Road Business District)
West Edmonton Mall, Fantasyland Hotel 17700 87 Avenue

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 (Stony Plain Road Business District to Downtown)
MacEwan City Centre Campus, 105 Street Building, 10700 104 Avenue
*information on the Downtown LRT Connector will also be available at this session.

All sessions will be held from 4 pm to 9 pm. A presentation overviewing the recommendations will be made at 4:30 pm and repeated at 7:00 pm. Project staff will be also be available for one-on-one conversations throughout the session.

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West LRT Stakeholder Meeting

West LRT Meeting

ROSS SHEPPARD HIGH SCHOOL (SMALL GYMNASIUM)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010, 8-10 P.M.

A coalition of stakeholders impacted by the proposed Stony Plain Road LRT route has arranged a meeting of stakeholders, city officials, and the interested public.

The purpose of the meeting will be to review reports about the proposed route, published by the city’s transportation department and consultants.
Key points to review include:

* The process used to develop the recommendations.
* Land use changes.
* Walkability.
* Transparency of acquisitions.
* Method of inclusion of stakeholders.

The transportation department will formally present the route to City Council on December 8, 2010.

This meeting offers an opportunity in advance to discuss recent developments.

City of Edmonton – Public Involvement Report

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Community League Quilt

As part of Community League Day this past September, the EFCL pulled together volunteers to sew a massive quilt featuring patches from almost all of Edmonton’s Community Leagues.  The quilt was displayed in Churchhill Square, and pictures are available on the EFCL’s website.

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Fred Broadstock Pool Grand Opening

The City of Edmonton will be holding a Grand Opening event for Fred Broadstock pool on Saturday, July 17th, 1-4pm (15720 – 105 Ave)

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Fred Broadstock Pool Update

Construction is being completed on Fred Broadstock Pool in Britannia-Youngstown.  A grand opening event is being looked at for mid-July, but the pool will likely be open to the public in early-July

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Glenwood Community League – Change of Date for our May Meeting

In order for the League Executive to attend the West LRT workshop, our May meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, May 10th, 7pm at the Glenwood Hall (16430-97ave).

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West LRT Conceptual Design – Public Involvement

There is one workshop scheduled for the segment of the WLRT corridor affecting the Glenwood Community

163st/87ave to Stony Plain Road/142st

Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 6pm to 9:30 pm

Meadowlark Community League Hall (Entrance from alley)

15961-92ave

Edmonton.ca/lrtprojects

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May Edition of the SPURR (Stony Plain Road and Area Urban Revitalization Report)

Click here to check out the May edition of the SPURR online!

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April edition of the SPURR (Stony Plain Road and Area Urban Revitalization Report)

Click here to check out the April edition of the SPURR online!