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MAY 2018 | VOL. 35, NO. 6

A PUBLICATION OF THE RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE

Lights, Camera, Action!

Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne officially opens with a Grand Gala By: Margot Hrynyk

he Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne High School officially from current and alumni students of Lillian Osborne High School. opened on April 30, 2018 with a glittering black tie gala Greetings and congratulations were given from the Honourable David T honouring donors and volunteers who contributed to the Eggen, Minister of Education; Ms. Michelle Draper, Board Chair, successful vision of making the theatre in the Riverbend community Edmonton Public Schools; Mr. Tim Cartmell, Ward 9 Councillor; become a reality. and, Mrs. Janet Hancock, Principal, Lillian Osborne High School. The The grand opening of the theatre was the culmination of four years official ribbon cutting included volunteers, donors and government of planning, fundraising and tireless work by the South Edmonton officials. Arts and Theatre Society (SEATS) who raised $1.6 million in the Sue Blocksidge, SEATS President provided the audience with journey to make the theatre go from dream to reality. Major donors of the story of the Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne and stressed the the theatre include Maclab Properties Group, Christenson Group of importance of the theatre to the Riverbend Community. She stated Companies, Melcor Developments Ltd., Government of Alberta and “SEATS started out as a group of diverse, talented, and dedicated Edmonton Public Schools. people with one dream: a gathering place that would be accessible The Gala was attended by over 300 supporters who enjoyed the to the whole community, where people could meet, perform, teach official program that included an opening prayer and traditional drum and learn. With the incredible supporters, we have not only seen that song by Elder Francis Whiskeyjack and Terris Mah; a performance by dream become a reality, but also formed meaningful friendships and The Willows, a musical trio originally from the Riverbend area and a strong support network for the arts in southwest Edmonton and now performing across Canada; and, two show stopping performances been overwhelmed by the generosity of many, and... continue on pg.3 CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF COMMUNITY

EDITOR Champions for Community Sherri Henderson Greg Loveday [email protected] By: Mary Lou Sedgwick ADVERTISING occer season is on! affordable, fun and build strong Elizabeth Emslie Many thanks to all the community ties. S volunteers who make What is your favourite spot in the [email protected] this sport accessible and neighbourhood? 780-437-7108 successful in our community. www.riverbendonline.ca From the board members to There are a few faves. For a great the coaches, team managers sunrise, I love the bench seat that and helpful parents, our overlooks the ravine in Brookside. children wouldn’t have From a cycling view, the trail from this opportunity without the “new” footbridge past Fort TABLE OF CONTENTS you. One such volunteer Edmonton Park down Keillor road is Greg Loveday, both a – especially through the winter. And board member and coach. of course, OJ’s for happy hour. SECTION PAGE We are lucky to have him in What are your words of wisdom Riverbend News 1-24 our community, sharing his or favourite quote? The Ridge Community League 11 wisdom and passion for the With a surname like ours – you Hodgson Community League 14 sport. Riverbend Community League 18 can’t help but be happy! I think Community League Directory 23 Where do you volunteer? being happy and positive and making others Brookview Community League 24 I’m a board member and coach for TRSA around you feel the same is the truest form of (Terwillegar Riverbend Soccer Association), and success. I work hard to keep things simple and have been coaching both my daughters’ teams live by the 5x5 rule: if it’s not going to matter THANK YOU - RAGG indoor and outdoor since they started U5. I’ve in five years, don’t spend more than five minutes DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS! made it to U11 & U13….and we haven’t killed worrying about it. Thanks to the following volunteers who each other yet. If you could spend time with anyone alive or helped deliver our last issue to businesses, schools, and retirement residences. Why do you volunteer? dead, who would it be? Lita Bablitz As a coach it’s a great way to spend time with Ooooh. I’d love to sit down over beers Adnan Black the kids – and build friendships throughout the with Thedor Geisel and Jerry Seinfeld. The Jim Bradshaw combination of intellect, wit, and hilarity would Daryl Matter, community. It’s such an inclusive environment Jihan Marjan and we’ve made some awesome friends over the be so good. Christy Middleton years. As a board, we can impact so many kids in Karin Shott a positive way. We are able to keep the program Sabine Sintenis Shelly and Leanne Stevens Mary Wagner Helma Voth Joan Wood

We’re always looking for volunteers to help Art in Our Park 2018 us deliver copies of The Ragg-Times to schools, September 15 businesses, and retirement homes. If you can deliver The Ragg-Times seven times a year, we’d love to hear from you! Art Market Call for Artist and Artisans Your gift of time and service would be The Artists and Artisans Market hosts a juried selection of approximately 70 painters, greatly appreciated. sculptors and creative makers working in precious metals, glass, wood, pottery and textiles. Please call 780-437-7108 or email info@ Download a one page application form and apply by May 31, 2018 to receive the lowest riverbendonline.ca for more details. application fee. Jurying takes place at the end of June and early September. For the application form and more information go to: www.riverbendonline.ca or contact 780-437-7108.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne officially opens with a grand gala By: Margot Hrynyk continued from pg. 1...the strength of volunteer spirit in our community”. 27, 2018 with the hugely successful production of Annie Jr. The four Mrs. Blocksidge concluded by inviting the Riverbend Community performances saw over 600 people enjoying the exceptional talents to make the Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne ours…a gift, an of the musical theatre class of Lillian Osborne High School. The opportunity, and an open door for us all. audience was given an amazing indication of the wonderful future After the program, guests enjoyed a reception in the theatre lobby productions to come at the Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne. and admired the beautiful art work created by Lillian Osborne students The future success of the Maclab Theatre at Lillian Osborne for the donor plaques mounted on the wall of the Christenson requires ongoing support by the community. Please visit our website Communities Entrance Hall. www.osbornetheatre.com for information on ways to get involved. Prior to the Gala, the theatre had a “soft” opening from April 24- Photos contributed by: Rob Agostinis, Elizabeth Emslie, and Dave Rumbold.

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Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market Store Renovation The 2018 market season begins May 16 Jewellery Sale! By: Christie Anderson, Market Manager he Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market is starting our eighth season T this week (May 16), and we can’t wait to see everyone there! We hope that many members of our surrounding communities will make a trip to the market a part of Celebrate our new look with us! their weekly summer routine. Not only is Many instore specials! the market a great place to shop for a huge variety of almost entirely local products, but it is a wonderful venue to catch up with friends and not- for-profit community organizations. This season we will be having more Forest of Jewels vendors, more tents, more buskers, and more activities. It’s going to be a 428 Riverbend Square wonderful summer! 780-438-3682 As well as the many returning fantastic vendors, we have some new gems www.forestofjewels.com joining us! Craft beer will be Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! making an appearance at the Diamonds - Repairs - Custom Designs - Appraisals - Fine Jewellery and Gemstones market for the first time ever Korite ~ Keith Jack ~ Crown Ring ~ Noam Carver ~ Swarovski ~ Tissot Watches (it became allowable late last Hours: Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturdays 10-5, Closed Sundays and Holidays summer), and we are pleased to welcome the Troubled Monk brewery from Red Deer and Ribstone Creek Brewery from Edgerton to our market. We will also have Winding Road Artisan Cheese joining us part-time, as well as Peas on Earth (who Riders Wanted! sell certified organic veggies), and several new food trucks (which was requested by many Give your child a summer full customers in our 2017 end-of-season survey). of riding fun and education. Our Young Vendors Program is launching this year, so be sure to pop by Register before May 31 this tent on the east side of the market (near the Info Tent & Sprouts side). for 2 or more camps and This program allows youth aged 13 to 17 years old to sell items they have receive a 10% discount. We also have a year round made. We already have a great list of young vendors who will be attending, riding program. Call us now and they are bringing some very cool things to our market mix. If you are for more details. interested in learning more or in becoming a Young Vendor, please check out our website. The SWEFM runs every Wednesday from May 16 to October 3, from 4:00 - 7:30 pm in the Terwillegar Recreation Center Parking lot. Don’t forget to bring your kids aged 4-12 to the Sprouts tent, or to check out the Community Tent, which has a very diverse schedule of community groups See you in the Saddle! this summer (Dogs with Wings, The Edmonton Food Bank, Canada Blood Services, the Valley Zoo Development Society, and the SW Edmonton Seniors Association, to name a few). There truly is something for everyone at SWEFM. Lastly, please don’t forget that we have an Edmonton Food Bank donation box located at the Info Tent every week.

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Town Hall An update on playground zones and residential speed limits By: Tim Cartmell, City Councilor wanted to provide an update on the recent discussions that have Residential Speed Limits taken place at City Hall regarding playground zones and lowering of That Administration do the following: I residential speed limits. 1. Develop revised definitions of local, collector, At the April 18 Community and Public Services meeting, and again at arterial and residential roads, and other road the April 24 Council meeting, playground zones and lowering of residential definitions, that consider current and intended volume of traffic, speed limits were discussed in conjunction. roadway geometry, and surrounding land uses; Playground Zones 2. Develop a set of universal maximum speed limits based on these I brought to these meetings the results of my survey, which showed revised definitions; that of the 1,200 respondents, many were frustrated with the status quo of 3. Develop criteria regarding speed reduction zones, including but not playground zones that seemed to have little consideration of surrounding limited to playground zones, that reduces the site specific speed limit factors, including fencing, the classification of the roadway, whether there to accommodate unique circumstances; is playground equipment present, and so on. 4. Wherever possible, use existing provincial legislation and guidelines to complete the work in items 1 to 3 above; Thankfully, there is a solution that has been available all along, that I 5. Engage with residents and communities to develop an understanding will be pushing for Council to use - a Playground Zone Input Worksheet and gather feedback for vision zero, current traffic safety concerns, that was developed by Alberta Transportation and Infrastructure. At the the new definitions and potential pros and cons to residents on next Council meeting on May 9, we will be debating my motion to have a possible speed limit changes; review of all current playground zones applied to this matrix, which will 6. Develop a mechanism whereby residents can request a review of a likely see a reduction in the amount of playground zones. The motion also particular road to establish a revised speed limit. has some other common sense measures to ensure playground zones aren’t 7. Prepare Draft amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw and a proposed overreaching, and in turn, actually keep our kids safe. implementation plan in consideration of the work above. In fact, the resounding message that I have heard is that Ward 9 residents I anticipate that the data requested in the Roadway Safety Survey will be care about the safety of children in our neighbourhoods, and are willing available this fall, while it’s expected a report on Residential Speed Limits to drive slower where it makes sense - the main source of frustration is will be returned in early 2019. the lack of data driven decision making and common sense applied to the implementation of these zones. I truly believe that it’s important to take the time to do things right the first time, rather than doing them quickly without due diligence. We’ve seen Residential Speed Limits rush jobs before on bike lanes, and playground zones that will have to go I relayed concerns about the lack of a clear and concise definition for back and be fixed. Let’s take the time to get speed limits right and use data roadways in our neighborhoods, and the fact that one person’s idea of a driven decision making to get us to the best possible outcome. local road could be very different from another. I also raised concerns about the language used in the development of reports, and the unnecessary Please continue to stay engaged with my office on these important topics, adversarial relationship that is heightened between drivers and pedestrians and any other municipal issues you may have. You can reach me at my office and other roadway users when we use such language. by email at [email protected], or by phone at 780-496-8130. There is a very different experience between those in mature neighbourhoods on gridded streets, and those in the neighbourhoods typically found in Ward 9 with curved roadways and crescents, cul-de-sacs, and so on. We continue to make the mistake of using the same definitions to apply to these very different driving environments. I was successful in having two other motions pass so that we can use more data and common sense when it comes to our decisions, and they read as follows: General Roadway Safety Summer 2018 dance classes in Riverbend! That Administration provide data on the location of pedestrian accidents and fatalities, by age, over the five years prior to the establishment of school and playground zones, and cross reference that data to the location of playground zones today

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Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) Updates for our community By: Karin Shott

he Terwillegar Riverbend With the new TRAC Advisory Council (TRAC) Alerts Messaging System, T had their Annual General you can receive emails Meeting on Wednesday, April 25 regarding important crime with an excellent turnout-out and alerts, traffic announcements light refreshments following. and other community wide It was a pleasure to recognize announcements and updates. this year’s Community Spirit Award These announcements apply to nominees: Bryan Anderson*, the those living in the Terwillegar, South Edmonton Arts & Theatre Riverbend, and Windermere Society (SEATS), and Monte communities. Please go to Weber for all that they have done www.tracspirit.ca to sign up for the community at large. and receive these important messages. *Unfortunately Bryan Anderson was unable to attend the TRAC Your Community League Membership AGM, but will be recognized at the It’s almost time to renew your next regularly scheduled meeting on community league membership. Community June 13. League Memberships will all be expiring August 31. Stop by the TRAC Community Office, which is conveniently located in the Terwillegar The 2018-2019 Executive Board is: Community Recreation Centre, to purchase your membership in person and President: Monte Weber save the $5 admin fee charged when purchasing online or from your local Vice President: Al Sibilo Servus Credit Union. Office hours can be found at www.tracspirit.ca. Treasurer: Nancy Wendt Photos contributed by: Rob Agostinis and Sharon Gritter Secretary: Annie Allers Community Advocate: Sue Trigg Past President: Tim Cartmell TRAC Community Run/Walk With just a few weeks to go, the Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council Throwback to (TRAC) is excited to support their annual community run/walk. It has become a neighbourhood tradition. If you haven’t registered yet, there Summer Playground Program 1998 is still time to do so but time is ‘running out!’ Check wwww.tracspirit. ca for more information or register at: https://www.events.runningroom. com/site/?raceId=15144 The event will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Mother Margaret Mary High School directly behind the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (see pg. 13 for poster). The event will include: • 3K, 5K and 10K chip timed races as well as a 1K Kids Fun Run for children 6 & under • nearby organizations and businesses at the event supporting our community, • a nutrition station; and • fun activities for community members of all ages. How about volunteering? You know….volunteers help make things happen! You get out in the community, see your neighbours and friends, meet new people all while getting some fresh air, exercise and a sense of belonging in the community. We do happen to live in one of the best communities in the city! To help support this cause, please contact the TRAC Community Office at 780-439-9394 or email [email protected] to sign up or find out more details.

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“Mommy Tummy” Is This an Aesthetic Annoyance, or a Symptom of a Deeper Issue…? by Carolyn Box, certified Postpartum Exercise Specialist

The lower belly pooch has been marketed as an aesthetically unpleasing aspect of exhale and stiffening of the entire core musculature is the safest way to manage women’s bodies. Whether that bothers you or not is an individual preference, and this pressure. This requires the retraining of the deep core system. not the focus of this article. What I am wanting to focus on, is the functional reason • Come tall. Again, lower belly pooching can happen from pressure down. A behind why the lower belly pooch occurs, and why it is important to your health to forward head position and flexing down onto the front rib cage creates negative address it. pressure. Alignment matters. Your body is connected through networks of Now I am going to make a connection for you that you probably wouldn’t expect connective tissue. Head position affects how the hips function. in your wildest dreams. That is the connection between your head position, your The fundamentals of how we move our bodies matter. It isn’t necessary to be a rib cage, the arches in your feet and your lower abdominal pooch. It is impossible to woman who has had a baby, or even to be a woman at all, to experience symptoms eliminate the lower belly pooch without addressing all these other areas too. that relate to the pelvic floor. “Mommy tummy” is just one symptom of a deeper issue Why? Because our bodies work in systems. What happens at one joint affects the of core stabilization. joints above and below. Breathing mechanics are like the gasoline of the body. If rib As Riverbend’s Resident certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, I am cage position is off, it cuts the body in half, affecting how the diaphragm functions. offering an excellent opportunity for you to understand what strategy you currently Feet are like the ground wires. They give information to the rest of the body, and how use to stabilize, and what effect it has on you. I guarantee you that at the very least, it they stabilize affects movement up the chain. Where our head goes, our bodies follow. is the answer that you have been searching for to eliminate “Mommy Tummy”, and a These are all the leaders of the system. whole lot more! The pelvic floor and the deep stabilizer muscles of the torso are intricately linked. The lower belly pooch is a sign that pressure is not being managed well by the system. Act now by texting “I’m In!” to 780 238 5812, to be included as 1 of only 10 There are many compensations that occur because of this. They vary, but they all have readers I am inviting to my studio for a session. In that session, you will learn: the above in common, and they are all addressed in the same way, which is: - simple exercises to tone your arms WHILE fixing your lower belly pooch. • Establish a good 360 degree, deep breathing pattern. This is NOT belly - how to deep breathe to calm your nervous system as well as how to create a safe breathing. In fact, belly breathing causes abdominal wall weakness which puts bracing strategy for lifting further stress on the system. Alignment of rib cage over pelvis must be obtained. - what you need to know to safely build strength, increase mobility and improve The rib cage should move in and out, like an upside-down umbrella. Absence your metabolism of this could result in chronically tight hip flexors, rotators, back, neck and - leave with insight as to why you have specific chronic muscle tightness or aches shoulder issues. and pains that won’t go away - how to create better movement that lessens the risk of developing arthritis, hip • Relax to contract the pelvic floor. A chronically tight pelvic floor will cause impingement, pelvic floor prolapse, hip and back injuries. problems up and down the chain. Kegels will only make this worse. Deep glute All this information is available to you at the special price of 20 Dollars. That is a pain and incontinence are two outcomes of a hypertonic pelvic floor. savings of over 60 percent off the regular session rate! • Learn an appropriate bracing strategy. Over bracing and overusing the external obliques is common, and it causes the lower belly to pooch out. So does I look forward to assisting you with taking advantage of this excellent offer. Please chronically holding in the belly button. Just letting it all hang out is equally as text “I’m In!” to 780 238 5812, to reserve your spot. ineffective. Everyday lifting and moving causes pressure to your system. A deep Visit www.outsidetheboxfitness.ca for more information. Paid Advertisment

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Invites YOU to come to ENJOY Lunch and a Program ($15 except December) SAFE ROOFS. HAPPY FAMILIES. Every Third Tuesday (except July and August) 11:45 am (sharp) to 2:00 pm Spring Tips at Greenfield Community Hall (3803 – 114th Street) Moisture and Heat May 15 will shorten the lifespan of your asphalt shingles Kecia Kerr Director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Importance of Parks and Protected Areas in Alberta Asphalt Re-Roofing costs between $3-$8 per sqft (depending on several factors) June 19 Children’s Choir from Greenfield School Euroshield Rubber Roofing are weather resistant and can last up to 70 years September 18 How to be You Own Troubleshooter! Consumer Protection Expert and former Global TV Trouble Shooter Average-sized homes take 2 to 3 days to completely re-roof To CONFIRM your attendance or for more information, CALL: Nick 780-435-1045 or Betty 780-434-0711.

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Seniors Connection News for those 55+ Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) By: Carol Vaage “May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.” -Fennel Hudson

ven though this past winter At SWESA, we run so many vibrant programs for older adults – to broke records for being long continue learning and growing. Our mission is to empower older E and cold, we, who are older, adults to be active and socially engaged. Here’s a sampling of what remember worse and longer winters. We is offered from now through the summer: Art Group; Knitting & feel the relief and release more deeply Stitching; Golden Years, Golden Gloves (non-contact boxing); with spring’s arrival. We are free to walk, Walking Group; Line Dancing; Yoga, Essentrics. Pickleball and Floor be in the woods, work in our gardens, Curling are available until the end of June. and ride our bikes. SWESA also offers interesting information sessions, which we call At the last SWESA Annual General our Toonie Talks. Some of them include investing, healing, resisting Meeting, our guest speaker was Jacquie door-to-door sales, colitis, travel insurance, etc. You may also be Eales, from the Department of Ecology, interested in some of the special events, like the Pancake breakfast U of A. Her topic was ageism. She called on June 5 for Seniors’ Week, or the bus trip to the River Cree, or the it the new ‘ism’ likening it to racism or Freewill Shakespeare Festival. There are too many to list here, but sexism in scope. (See https://www.mysage. please check our online guide. ca/public/download/documents/4754) She asked us to reflect on elderspeak We want to keep learning, we need to keep socially connected. That - words that are deemed acceptable to the public – dear, sweetie, is what will give us the highest quality of life in our longevity years. young lady... Hats off to Oak Hills Community League for providing their older Instead of using the word aging we could use the word longevity, adults with a membership to SWESA! which implies long life and endurance, a positive attribute. (Stuart For more details, please check our website for the 2018 Spring/ Greenbaum) Summer Program Guide for talks, classes, luncheons for Jan through As individuals who are 55+, we are the ones who need to restructure March. Our motto is to be very welcoming to all who join us! We the concept of growing older. We are capable, a huge resource for hope to see you soon! http://swedmontonseniors.ca/ our community and country, and a fully functioning part of society – Don’t forget that we have a dynamic Home Supports Program complete with rights and responsibilities. By belonging to SWESA I operated by Barbara Newell coordinating the services for our was watching an excellent YouTube video where a group of millennials community – including yard work, housekeeping and minor repairs. was asked what age people are considered old. https://www.youtube.com/ Contact her at Hs@swedmontonseniors watch?v=lYdNjrUs4NM After meeting some older adults and learning Photo contributed by: Rob Agostinis. Jacquie Eales from the U of A Ecology from each other, these young millennials had completely altered Department was the guest speaker at the SWESA AGM. Judy Baker, the outgoing their view of what being old meant. The wisdom shared by the older president is presenting her with a thank you bouquet. participants was as long as I’m still growing and learning, then age doesn’t matter. When people stop learning and growing, that’s when they start getting old.

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Under the Tuscan Sun The Taste of Edmonton Seeking sponsorship and donations Looking for volunteers By: Rob Agostinis

ickets for the Spring Fling ince 1984, the Taste of Edmonton has been offering a delicious ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ sampling of what Edmonton restaurants have to offer. T sold out within three S With all of the city’s best food and drinks gathered together weeks of launching them. The at the new location, the Federal Building Plaza, this festival will be event is SWESA’s first fundraiser sure to hit your sweet spot. Beer or wine, sweet or savory, gluten or has a program which includes: gluten-free, folk music or jazz – whatever you fancy, you will be able a fashion show, a classic Tuscan to find it at Taste of Edmonton 2018! dinner complete with wines, beer(s), Italian beverages, a gelato The Taste of Edmonton has been the perfect opportunity to raise bar, opera singing, a silent auction, dancing, door prizes and more. funds for non-profit organizations; this is where SWESA comes It’s no wonder tickets went fast. in. Our volunteers have been selling tickets at the event and the organization, as a whole, is remunerated for their work. A great Our planning committee is working hard to present guests with fundraiser. This will be our 2nd year. an amazing experience. However, we are still are looking or more sponsors, donations to our silent auction and volunteers the day of. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Jennifer at the Please contact Rob Agostinis or Bob Power (the Event Leads) through SWESA office: 587-987-3200 or [email protected] the SWESA office (587-987-3200 or [email protected]) and they would be happy to send out the Sponsorship Package.

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Edmonton Riverbend Updates from your Member of Parliament By: Matt Jeneroux, MP for Edmonton Riverbend he spring session of Parliament defend our rigorous net neutrality regulations, which do not allow Internet has been a busy one. The Trans service providers to arbitrarily determine which content people can view Mountain Expansion Project online. I’m strongly in favour of free speech and freedom of expression, T which is why I gave a speech in the House of Commons supporting a Private continues to dominate discussion in the House of Commons. Delays continue Member’s Bill to strengthen Canada’s net neutrality legislation. A big thank and I’ve had numerous opportunities to you to everyone who took the time to share their opinions with me! speak in the House of Commons on this I always enjoy welcoming our community members to Ottawa. This issue. I also spoke at a rally in support spring, I had the pleasure to meet representatives from the Edmonton Fire of the pipeline in front of the Edmonton Fighters Union Local 209 and the Edmonton Police Association. If you’re Legislature in April. You can access in Ottawa this summer, please contact my office; we’re always happy to set my speeches on my website at www. you up with a tour of Parliament Hill. . mattjeneroux.ca Finally, I’m hosting another coffee meet-and-greet on Friday, June 1 The pipeline expansion will bring more from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. I look forward to seeing you in my constituency office, jobs and economic benefits to Alberta located in suite #204, 596 Riverbend Square. All community members are and Edmonton, and I will continue to welcome. push the government to move this project As always, if you have any comments or require assistance with a federal forward. The Canadian energy sector produces the most environmentally and matter, please contact my office at 780-495-4351 or matt.jeneroux.c1@parl. socially responsible oil and gas in the world, and Conservatives recognize gc.ca and my staff would be pleased to assist you. that the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Canadians depend on projects like the Trans Mountain Expansion. We held an emergency debate in the House of Commons on April 16 because of the urgency of this project. I’m hopeful the pipeline expansion project will be completed, and welcome you to contact my office with your thoughts on this issue. You may have received my latest newsletter, where I provided updates about the 2018 budget and net neutrality. Many of you wrote to me to

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Honouring the Humboldt Broncos Wrapping the families in our hearts By: Dave Rumbold

n the days following the Humboldt Bronco’s bus accident a Grade 4 a silent prayer which they wanted to blow in the wind to those grieving the student at St Mary’s Elementary school had an idea which made its tragic loss. Ms. Hawes said that the students know that although they can’t I way to Assistant Principal Lauren Hawes. The student suggested tying make it better for the families because their loss is so profound, they can memorial ribbons in Broncos colours on the school fence beside Riverbend wrap them gently in their hearts from any distance. Road. School Principal Marcel Evaristo agreed that it would be a special A primary goal of St Mary’s School is to raise citizens of the world, and way to honour the memory of the 16 who died in the tragedy. they have shown that this is working through this compassionate act. On Wednesday, April 11, 309 students along with teachers and staff Photo contributed by: Dave Rumbold gathered in the schoolyard, said the Lord’s prayer together, and then tied 2,500 ribbons on the fence. As the students tied each ribbon on, they said

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Workshop “Gardening Success” 1:00 pm Brookside Hall Presented by: Miep Raedschelders, Certified Master Gardener

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CLASSIFIED ADS Spring Clean Up – Saturday May 12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Meet us at the park gazebo, where we will give you free clean up supplies (gloves and bags, and pickers). Also on hand will be free snacks and refreshments. Help us GOING ON HOLIDAYS? We provide House Checks, out for 30 minutes or an hour, or whatever time you can spare to help beautify and clean Pet Care, Watering and Lawn Services. Bonded, Insured, up our wonderful neighbourhood! Licensed. Book online! Customhomewatchservices.com 780- Annual Party in the Park - Sunday, June 17, 1:00 - 3:00 pm 992-2275 All are welcome to join us for our annual park party. Activities and attractions include a bouncy house (or two!), face painter, balloon clown, petting zoo, music and free LOCAL WOODWORKING CRAFTSMAN. I build a hotdogs and other snacks. If you are interested in volunteering please contact President, wide range of Furniture/Cabinet items to last. For inside Taniya Birbeck at [email protected]. or outside. Woodworking by Vance Inc., [email protected] 780 Summer Green Shack Program - July 3 - August 23 436 9008. The League has again funded a City of Edmonton Parks & Playgrounds Green Shack RENOVATIONS, PAINT PROJECTS, HANDYMAN Program. This program provides FREE organized games and activities for elementary not getting done? Need maintenance work school aged children (aged 6-12). Hours of operation are 10am,-1:30pm. For more WORK information please visit www.edmonton.ca/playgrounds. completed? Call Jay “The Construction Guy Inc” @ 780- Join Us! 994-9418 or [email protected]. We are currently seeking additional board members. Positions available include RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PAINTING – Secretary, Communications Director, and Director at Large. Time commitment is 3-5 hrs INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. Licensed/insured/WCB. per month. No experience necessary. Please contact league President, Taniya Birbeck. Now Booking Spring and Summer. Call John @ 780 907- Reminder - HOA Fees are Due! 5954 Check us out at: Renzopainting or Houzz.ca If you have not yet remitted your annual payment to the Whitemud Rdige Home Owners Association, lease do so immediately to avoid penalty and interest charges. RIVERBEND MINDFULNESS COMMUNITY OF Payment of this fee is mandatory. PRACTICE Join us at Lillian Osborne High School Payment can be mailed to: Sunday, May 27 and June 24 to enjoy conversation, shared experiences, and practice. [email protected] WRHA Rabbit Hill RPO P.O. Box 88015

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Updates from Your MLA Budget 2018 By: Dr. Bob Turner, MLA udget 2018 focuses on extending to initiate a second successful phase of the successful Petrochemicals the province’s economic recovery Diversification Program. Budget 2018 also includes investment of $500 B to all Albertans and continuing million for a Petrochemical Feedstock Infrastructure Program. to build a more resilient, diversified and I support increasing partial upgrading of oil sands bitumen here in stable economy that is less vulnerable to Alberta, that’s why I gave a member’s statement in the legislature in support oil price shocks. of Bill 1: the Energy Diversification Act. Partial upgrading will increase the Albertans are tired of the boom-and- value of that bitumen being shipped through pipelines like the expanded bust cycle. They want and deserve stability Trans Mountain pipeline or in 60,000-barrel unit trains leaving from the oil- and security, just as Peter Lougheed to-rail terminal near Bruderheim in Alberta’s heartland. It’s going to help envisioned when he began the process Alberta’s bitumen producers to get a better price for their products, and it’s of diversifying Alberta’s energy sector going to help Albertans to extract more value from the resources that we decades ago. They want this current own through increased jobs, economic activity, and tax revenues to support recovery to be built to last. important public services like health care and education. A growing and diverse economy While we work to diversify within the energy sector, our government is benefits all Albertans. It supports job creation and helps move Alberta off also doing our part to help other sectors grow. We are investing $60 million a the resource revenue rollercoaster. As we work to get needed pipelines built year for the extension of two tax credit programs – the Alberta Investor and for access to new markets and get better value for our resources, we will also the Capital Investment Tax Credits. Budget 2018 also sets aside $20 million do more to add value to our resources right here at home. a year for a new Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit. There have been many Through Budget 2018, we’re supporting the commercialization of success stories stemming from the Capital Investment and Alberta Investor additional partial upgrading for more refineries and increasing the capacities Tax Credits – including Aurora Cannabis and Seven Generations energy. of our current and future pipelines by investing $1 billion for partial Thank you for taking the time to read my column. If you have any upgrading over eight years, including loan guarantees and grants. We’re questions, you can reach me at my constituency office at edmonton. creating incentives to help petrochemical facilities upgrade raw resources [email protected] or 780.413.5970. into higher value products by investing $500 million in royalty credits

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Protecting Pollinators: Bee Hotel Vacancy Pollinators are vital to food production, especially bees but did you know solitary bees are the best pollinators? Their populations are declining and here’s how you can help. By: Edmonton and Area Land Trust

o you think about where your food food producing plants are pollinated less and end comes from? Most likely you are aware up producing less food. For example, canola yields D of your food sources at least in part. We decline when native pollinators and their habitat see stickers on our food at the grocery store and are destroyed. The same is true of many other signs at farmers’ markets, indicating the country or crops. region where it was grown. Maybe you even grow To bring more awareness to this issue, the your own vegetables. But there is an important Edmonton and Area Land Trust created our player in our food systems, one that sometimes is Protecting Pollinators initiative. For over two years, forgotten – pollinators. we have been working with partners and volunteers Many plants rely on outside help in order to to create and install Bee Hotels in Edmonton and thrive. Your garden plants may need the touch the surrounding area, as well as encouraging the of a green thumb, but they also need help from use of native plants, and raising awareness about bees or other pollinators. While some flowering pollinator conservation. You can visit one of our plants are pollinated by wind or water, about 3/4 bee hotels at Larch Sanctuary (https://www.ealt.ca/ of all the flowering plants in the world rely on larch-sanctuary) today! pollinators to reproduce. And you guessed it – a Bee Hotels are tangible and unique. They can lot of our food comes from flowering plants. Not fit almost anywhere – backyards, school grounds, only does our food originate from nature, our local businesses and education centres, and can be food also relies on nature. built by almost anyone – young children to skilled The majority of pollinators are insects - butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, woodworkers. Not only do they actively support pollination, Bee Hotels wasps, and especially bees! When these pollinators visit a flower, they help also raise awareness by catching people’s attention and opening their eyes things along by transferring pollen around the flower (or sometimes to and ears to hear the message of why habitat conservation for pollinators is flowers on different plants), enabling the plant to reproduce. so important – for us, and for the pollinators themselves. Alberta is home to over 300 species of bees, most of which are native, You can do your part by making your own Bee Hotel, learning more about solitary bees. Solitary bees are the most efficient pollinators, even compared pollinators, planting native flowers, and supporting habitat conservation to the honeybees that most people tend to think of. These wild native bees through the Edmonton and Area Land Trust. Visit www.ealt.ca/protecting- quietly go about their day, living their lives, and pollinating our food plants pollinators for more information, including instructions for building your at the same time. own Bee Hotel. Unfortunately pollinators are declining for a number of reasons, including habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Due to this decline,

Billets Host Families Needed! September 25-29, 2018 Harry Ainlay High School is hosting the Canadian Student Leadership Conference from September 25-29, 2018. We are looking for billet host families for over 750 students from all across Canada. Each billet host family will be asked to: Provide a room for at least two students (more if you are willing!); Breakfast each morning: Wednesday to Saturday; Lunch and family time with billets on Saturday afternoon. Transportation to and from Harry Ainlay each day. • September 25-Pick-up 9:30 pm • September 26-Drop off 7:45 am & Pick up 9:30 pm • Setember 27-Drop off 7:45 am & Pick up 9:30 pm • September 28-Drop off 7:45 am & Pick up 10:30 pm • September 29-Drop off 7:45 am, Pick up 12:00 pm for time with Billet Host Families; Drop off 4:00 pm @ Delta Hotel and Pick up 10:00 pm at Harry Ainlay • September 30-Drop off 7:45 am followed by a Host Family Breakfast at Harry Ainlay If you are willing to host a few students or know someone who would be interested in this opportunity, please complete the online application form which can be accessed by going to the following website: http://cslc2018.studentleadership.ca/volunteers. For more information, contact [email protected]

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President’s Message Miep Raedschelders, RCL President Spring! Believe it or not, it is here in all its glory! I love seeing friends and neighbours enjoying the warmer days and evenings, walking around the neighbourhoods, helping to beautify our community by picking up winter debris and planting fl owers or working in the yard. Remember to look out for the presence of our little ones as they have dusted off their bikes and outdoor toys. Outdoor soccer season is in full swing so please drive carefully and keep our kiddos and youth safe! May 26 marks the Riverbend Community League’s annual plant and compost sale. Come on out to Brookside Hall and purchase some excellent quality fl owering plants and vegetables, as well as high quality compost for your garden! As always, we will have knowledgeable people on site to help you decide on plants and where to plant them. Come on out and take advantage of this excellent time to mingle with like-minded neighbours! While at the plant sale, you might notice the new and improved lighting at Brookside Hall, and the continued work on the park area landscaping and bike bumps. Your Community League continues to support and make improvements to the structures and recreational amenities in our area, including the safe removal of obsolete lighting posts at Brookside Hall. Ronning Park redevelopment keeps churning along in the background as well, and we are looking for residents interested in joining the league’s 50th anniversary committee. Parents thinking of summer camp opportunities might want to check out some of the City of Edmonton Programming offered in our Community Halls. Camps like Engineering for Kids, Sportball, our great community Tennis lessons (taking place at Brookview due to the closure of the Riverbend Tennis courts), and the summer green shack program at most of our parks are certainly options as well. We had a successful winter at our rinks, with residents commenting on how fantastic our ice was. A huge thank you to Paul Glassford and his team for making our ice and maintaining the rinks! Lastly, I would like to formally introduce Tara Joose as our new volunteer coordinator and welcome anyone who would like to get more involved and volunteer with the Community League to contact her at [email protected]. Tara brings lots of energy and ideas to the role and I am thrilled to have her on the board in this capacity! DID YOU KNOW?... Riverbend Community League Members are entitles you to free membership in the Edmonton Tool Library! WHAT A DEAL! Free Community League Swim Riverbend Community League has FREE community league swims at two indoor pools. Please see below for times and locations. Show your valid Riverbend Community League membership card at the pools listed below for free access during the designated community league swim times. Children eight years of age or under require adult supervision in the water at a ratio not to exceed three children to one adult. Children six years of age and over must change in the change room of their gender. Family change rooms are available at some facilities.

INDOOR POOLS Confederation Pool Terwillegar Community Recreation (11204 - 43 Ave) Centre (TCRC) Saturdays 4:00 to 5:30 pm (2051 Leger Road) Sundays 5:00 to 7:00 pm* (*Note that your CL Membership Card gives all access at the TCRC during the Community Swim times.) Riverbend Bridge Club If you know how to play bridge, and want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon join us at Drop-in Bridge Club on Thursday afternoons from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Riverbend Community Centre (258 Rhatigan Road E.) Open to all. Community League Membership is required. For more information, call the community league offi ce at 780-437-7108. Membership Info Riverbend Community League boundaries include: Brander Gardens, Brookside, Ramsay Heights and Rhatigan Ridge. Memberships can be purchased online at www.efcl.org, at the TRAC offi ce in the Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre, by mailing in the membership form on pg. 23, or dropping it off at the RCL offi ce. For more information about the Riverbend Community League, visit www.riverbendonline.ca. Thank you for supporting the Riverbend Community League. Hall Rentals Connecting Online Celebrate close to home! Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Events in Your Community! The Riverbend Brookside Hall Community Centre & 5320 – 143 St. 258 Rhatigan Road East Riverbend Community League

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Edmonton Tool Library he Edmonton Tool Library is a registered not-for-profit society in In the past six months the Edmonton Tool Library has acquired an extensive Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which provides affordable access to amount of tools to borrow. All tools are generously donated by very generous T hand, power, and garden tools for its members. Edmontonians and their inventory has over 350 items. If you have tools you would The Edmonton Tool Library’s mission is to: like to donate please contact [email protected] if you have further questions. • provide low-cost access to tools in an effort to promote home renovations, community beautification and make the best use of All current Riverbend Community League members have a free membership to valuable resources tool library! • to strengthen the social (sharing) economy in Edmonton, and reduce To learn more about how you, or your community league can become members, our impact on the environmnet. visit www.edmontontoollibrary.ca.

Riverbend Community League Looking for Volunteers! Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch program

ello Neighbours! The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch report suspicious activity to make our neighbourhoods safer for Program has been officially active in Brookside for the ourselves and our families. The time commitment is minimal and H past year with remarkable success! We have managed to the pay off is huge. If you feel like you have a few hours a month educate community members on how to report suspicious activity to volunteer, we would like to connect with you. Please email and collect signatures to have signs installed in our neighbourhood. [email protected] The feedback has been positive, and we have managed to install (If you live in another area in Riverbend Terwillegar, contact your local three signs in various locations. The efforts will continue in Community League for more info on how you can get involved with your league Brookside, but we are ready now to expand and work in Brander Gardens, and in the Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program) Ramsay Heights and Rhatigan Ridge. Riverbend Community League is looking for ambassadors to help educate community members on how to

Volunteers Needed to Help Us Celebrate 50 Years! he Riverbend Community League would like to put together an from people in the community about how we can celebrate this milestone. organizing committee to come up with ideas on how to celebrate If you have any ideas you would like to pass along, or you wish to join T our upcoming 50th year Anniversary and we need your help. Your our organizing committee please contact Elizabeth at the League office by commitment can be on a yearly basis or for the duration of the project. phone at 780-437-7108 or by email: [email protected] We are all very excited about this project and we look forward to hearing

Brander Garden Neighborhood Visioning Discussions By: Dave Rumbold, Riverbend Community League Civics Director group of Brander Gardens residents has started a series of interested in learning more about this process or being involved, please discussions to develop a long term vision for their neighborhood. follow up with Dave Rumbold at [email protected]. A It is expected that a Committee will be formed in conjunction with Councillor Cartmell and the Riverbend Community League. If you are

Riverbend Tennis and Pickleball Courts are now PERMANENTLY CLOSED! With the snow now gone, an assessment was done of the Riverbend Community League courts. It has been determined that due to further erosion of the entire court surface this past winter season, both the tennis and pickleball courts must be permanently closed in the interest of safety. We are building a capital plan and determining where the courts fit in terms of priority and community need. If you would like to be involved in this process or perhaps with the court refurbishment (when we get there), please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you!

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Riverbend Library Celebrating spring at your library By: Jessica Niemi dmonton Public Library spends a lot of time working out in the intelligence documents, it’s become clear that all sorts of big data is being community with schools, community leagues, and many other gathered about us. Moreover, we’re complicit in this as we voluntarily E social agencies, local organizations, and individuals. We go beyond provide social media companies with data about ourselves. traditional and physical boundaries to foster relationships and build dynamic, The Riverbend Library is excited to present an responsive library services that meet customer needs. event, featuring Dr Geoffrey Rockwell, to help you In response to one of needs we’ve heard expressed by our community, the delve more into the topic of digital data and privacy. Riverbend Library is now offering two NEW weekly programs for tweens In this presentation Dr. Rockwell will talk about: and teens at the library! • what big data is; No registration is required, and you don’t need a library card in order to join in on the fun! Just bring yourself (and maybe a few friends!) to meet • how it is gathered and by who; other youth and play video games, make a DIY project, or just hang out. • what can be done with it; and • what we can do about. Teen Lounge, Jr This program will be of interest to any teens, adults, or seniors who are Ages 9 - 12 years users of technology or social media. Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Your RSVP is appreciated! Register here: www.epl.ca/programs Curious to find out more about digital privacy and how EPL ensures the Teen Lounge confidentiality of customer use of its facilities, services, collections and Ages 13-18 years website? Check out EPL’s page on privacy, here: https://www.epl.ca/browse_ Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm program/digital-privacy/ To learn more about the Riverbend Library and programs, please contact Jessica Niemi, Community Librarian, [email protected] 780-288-2224 The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica data scandal has made social media use and digital privacy a hot topic in our community in recent months. But, ever since Edward Snowden fled to Hong Kong and began leaking

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Celebrating the Barbie! Pairing tastes this spring By: William Bincoletto inally the sun is shining and warm weather has with those steaks that have some marble or fat arrived. content. F After such a LOOONG winter, (it never I love it and our customers seem to totally agree seemed to stop), the one place that everyone, and I with me (amazing!) as it’s been flying off the shelves mean everyone, wants to hang next to is the barbie. 2014 Carlos Reynolds Tinto- Alentejo-Portugal It is most enjoyed and appreciated by anyone who uses it and it offers some extravagant and delicious A full-bodied wine with a deep pomegranate results. I have some friends that use it 365 days a color and an outstanding bouquet combining year and others that even talk to it to encourage aromas of berry fruits with delicate floral scents. It delectable dishes. Its range is from the simplest is an elegant, fruity and easy wine to drink. to the most extravagant. Books have been written The grapes (40% alicante bouchet, 40% about how popular it has become and how creative trincadeira, 20% syrah) come from young vines and it can be. the wine spends for only 25 days in oak, preserving As you can surmise I am not writing about Barbie their natural fruit profile. the doll, but that most fantastic summer tool that Enjoy on its own or with meat skewers on the has ever been invented “the barbecue”. The first BARBIE! time I heard it called “The Barbie” it was from 2013 Sartori L’Appassione-Veneto-Italy my good friend Tony who, as an “Aussie”, uses it all year round and he will barbecue anything. I also Love Natalie Mclean’s description of this wine remember when David Gummer, our store owner, and nails it perfectly: “Juicy, savoury, mouth- first visited Italy and noticed that hardly anybody watering and lip-smacking delicious!” had even the smallest barbecues on their balconies or backyards. ”What a The grapes (corvina, corvinone, merlot, cab. sauvignon) are carefully missed opportunity” he stated. harvested in the vineyard and placed in small boxes for partial drying until When discussing wines, a majority of customers veer towards single early November, creating a full bodied, round, velvety, filled with black fruit varietals, thinking erroneously that single varietals are indubitably better flavours. than blends. What is important to remember that the artist (winemaker) And you can guess how this will pair with your grilled steaks! YUM!!! needs to know his craft and can thereby create a beautiful masterpiece. William Bincoletto (principal sommelier) for Vines Wine Merchants can be reached at So for all of you out there who love the outdoor barbecue (or even the 780-434-9444 for any questions or inquiries. indoor type too) here are three examples of great wines that will go with a wide variety of grills. 2015 RhoneA Dom Venitia -Beaume de Venise-France When one thinks about this wine district, Beaume de Venise usually points to the sweet wines of the region. However rich red wines do exist and this one is certainly one of the best I have tasted. A delicious blend of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre. Explosive red and black fruit with rich yet so well balanced tannins, this wine is just perfect

Youth Opportunities Art in Our Park 2018 Whether it’s required Or cosmetic on Saturd maintenance: improvements: What’s protecting Are you the creative type? Do you consider yourself an artist,  Hot water tank  Toilet your basement? musician, poet or performer? There are opportunities for you at Art repair or replacement Sump pumps can fail and in Our Park 2018 on Saturday, September 15! Student Art Gallery replacement  faucets don’t work during power features a selection of art projects from area elementary, junior and  Leaking faucets  sinks outages. The best way to senior high schools. Express interest and ask your teacher to consider  Running toilets  showers protect your basement is participating this year. There is no fee for schools to participate in the  Pipe repairs  tubs with a battery powered Student Art Gallery.  Sump pumps  gas lines to back up system. Art Market at Art in Our Park 2018 is open and available to young  Garbarators BBQ, stoves, artist entrepreneurs seeking to gain valuable experience selling their  humidifiers Call for information and garage wares. Spaces in the Art Market start at $50 to rent for the day. and a free quote. unit heaters Enter the Art in Our Park 2018 Poster contest. Have your image

used on hundreds of posters, t-shirts and promotional materials! Receive recognition at the event, a framed poster and $500 cash prize. Deadline for submissions is May 23, 2018. No job is too big or too small Perform on the ATB Arts Emerging Artists Stage. Musical sets are 20 - 30 minutes in length including set up and take down. We provide Call your neighbourhood microphones/sound equipment and have a stage manager and sound technician to make things run smoothly. plumber We want to hear from you! Visit our website at artinourpark.ca or call 780-437-7108 for more information regarding all the above opportunities.

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RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY LEAGUE Serving the residents of Brookside, Brander Gardens, Ramsay Heights, Serving the residents of Bulyea Heights. Community League DISTRIBUTION and Rhatigan Ridge. www.riverbendonline.ca Memberships can be purchased at the TRAC Office, [email protected] The Ragg-Times is distributed by Canada Post or 780-439-9394 www.brookviewcommunityleague.ca Cost of membership directly to nearly 10,000 homes, online at www. Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 Cost of Membership riverbendonline.ca, and on-site at several locations 780-437-7108 Family $45/Single or Couple $35/Senior (65+) $25 RCL Office Elizabeth throughout the Riverbend area: Emslie [email protected] President Elmar Klapstein President Miep [email protected] 780-468-6786 The Paw Pet Spa & Boutique Raedschelders Vice President Tessa Stanley 266 Bulyea Road Vice-President Howard Nash [email protected] Treasurer Purnima Prasad ATB Financial Past President Mary Lou [email protected] Secretary Claire Jarock 14236-23 Ave. Sedgwick Seniors Director Vacant Secret Sweets Secretary Leslie [email protected] 14910-45 Ave Leeworthy Newsletter Director Donna Funk Sports Committee Heather Schmidt 7 Eleven Food Store Treasurer Nancy Wendt [email protected] 149108 45 Ave Memberships Karin Shott [email protected] BCAL Liason Vacant Playschool Liason Vacant Easy Mart Seniors Judy Robinson [email protected] 5679 Riverbend Road Volunteer Tara Joosse [email protected] Casino Chair Madan Prasad Coordinator Mac’s Convenience & Esso Social Director Tao Jin Terwillegar Drive & 40 Avenue Community Liason Dave Rumbold [email protected] Program Director Vesna Farden (Civics) Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, and the Brookview Community Centre, 280 Bulyea Road. Neighbourhood Barb Scott [email protected] Riverbend Public Library Watch HODGSON COMMUNITY LEAGUE Terwillegar Drive & Rabbit Hill Road Events/ Sue Trigg [email protected] Serving the residents of Whitemud Ridge. For more informations visit: Second Cup Fundraising www.ourhodgson.com or email: [email protected]. Riverbend Square, and in the Terwillegar Facilities/ Howard Nash [email protected] Cost of Membership Community Recreation Centre Maintenance Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 Snow Valley Ski Club Rinks Don Lore [email protected] President April Grzech 13204 Rainbow Valley Rd. [email protected] RIVERBEND COMMUNITY LEAGUE BUILDINGS Riverbend Community Centre Brookside Building (5320 – 143 Street) (780-437-7108) Vice President Tania Hrebicek 258 Rhatigan Road E. Riverbend Community Centre (258 Rhatigan Rd. E) Membership Janna Kirkup The UPS Store Buildings Rentals Rod Ponech Director [email protected] 14032-23 Avenue 780-217-1636 [email protected] TRAC Office Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre The Riverbend Sherri Henderson, Editorial OAK HILLS COMMUNITY LEAGUE Ragg-Times [email protected] Serving the residents of Whitemud Oaks (Leger) and Whitemud Hills The Riverbend Ragg-Times thanks these businesses (Carter Crest). Elizabeth Emslie, Advertising for their community service in carrying the 780-437-7108 [email protected] newspaper. [email protected] Cost of Membership Family $45/Single, Couple, or Senior $35 President Mike Boychuk Vice-president Brian Boswell THE RIDGE COMMUNITY LEAGUE Secretary Sandra Boyes Serving the residents of Henderson Estates, Falconer Heights and Sports Director Armando Pinedo The Riverbend Ragg-Times Haddow. P.O. Box 21063, Edmonton, AB, T6R 2V4. Memberships are available at: the TRAC Office, or online at www.efcl.org. Program Director VACANT is funded and published solely through www.theridgeonline.ca [email protected] Memberships Claudia Taylor & [email protected] the support of advertisers, sponsors, and Cost of Membership Family $45, Single or Couple $35, Senior Single $25, Senior Couple 30 GREATER WINDERMERE COMMUNITY LEAGUE community leagues in and around the President Jim Bradshaw Serving the residents of Glenridding, Windermere, Upper Windermere, Riverbend/Terwillegar area. 780-434-0058 [email protected] Windermere South, Windermere North, Langdale, Riverpoint, Keswick, Memberships Charlene Boyko South Rural and West Point. GWCL, 18102-8 Ave SW, T6W 1A5 [email protected] www.gwcl.ca They support us so please support them. Cost of Membership Family $45/Single or Couple $35/ Senior single $30 President Janet Ho [email protected] SPORTS PROGRAMS Memberships VACANT [email protected] These programs are open to all Riverbend-Terwillegar residents holding OTHER AREA COMMUNITY LEAGUES current Community League memberships. MEMBERSHIP CONTACTS Open to members of any community league.) Basketball (Youth) www.southwestbasketball.com PROGRAMS ( Ogilvie Ridge Membership Director PB&J Playgroup [email protected] [email protected] Edmonton Girls Registrar 780-868-2801 Cost of Membership Hockey Riverbend www.riverbendplayschool.ca Family $45/Single, Couple, Cooperative Ringette ringette-edmonton.com or Senior $35 Playschool Softball (SEMS) [email protected] Terwillegar www.terwillegar.org Adult Yoga Bev Moore 780-437-7108 Cost of Membership SWAT Hockey swat.ca Paige Elniski Family $45/Single, Couple, TRSA Soccer Charlane Gorsak 780-437-1331 Bridge Open 780-437-7108 or Senior $35

Community League Me mbership Applic ation To verify your League, or purchase a membership online, please visit the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) website, www.efcl.org

Adult #1: Date: Mail c ompleted f orm, a long w ith Adult #2: Membership Type: payment, t o the add ress belo w:

Address: Seniors/Single/Couple/Family (circle one) “The Community League’s Name”

c/o TRA C at Ter willegar Comm unity May we send you news by email? Y/N (circle) Recreation Centr e Postal code: Are you willing t o volun teer? Y/N (circle) #5, 2051 Leg er Road NW Edmonton, Alberta, T6R 0R9 Phone number: Fee ( please see CL info on page above ): Email: Forms and payment may also Donation: be dropped off at the TRAC Children’s names: office. Total Paid: Cash: Cheque: *Cheque Payable to the Applicable Community League. No. of skate tags required:

23 May 2018 CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF COMMUNITY Brookview Community League

Brookview’s Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 13 7:00 pm Join Us! Brookview Community League Building (280 Bulyea Road) Come and fi nd out what the plans are for our community, and explore opportunities to be involved in keeping Brookview a great place to live!

Brookview’s ‘Little Free Library’ Grand Opening! Take a Book, Share a Book, Leave a Book Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small book exchanges number 60,000 around the world in 80 countries. Now, thanks to the time and energy of one of our families, a new Little Free Library here in Brookview will join the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers. It is located on Bulyea Road, just south of Oeming Road on the West side of the street. This library belongs to everyone. Anyone may use it — neighbors, friends and passersby. The books are always free. This Little Free Library is supported by BCL and BCAL. It will be successful with the participation of our community. Stop by for a peek inside the Little Free Library. Take a book or two, or leave a book or two, exchange and enjoy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Library Steward at [email protected]

Tennis Lessons We are pleased to announce that tennis lessons at Brookview will continue this summer in partnership with our friends at Riverbend Community League. Please see pg. 13 for details on enrolment, dates and times. Yoga Small classes in which to explore self care and open up the body. Welcome the opportunity to fi nd balance, strength and fl exibility through a variety of yoga styles. Held at the BCL Community Hall. $12.00 drop in. For more information please call or e-mail the instructor Sandy Mah. 780-484-0874 [email protected] GreenShack is Back in Brookview! The GreenShack program for kids will be held in Brookview this summer, running Monday - Fridays from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. Spread the word!

FREE DROP-IN SUMMER GREEN SHACK LOCATION DATES DAYS TIMES Brookview Community Preschool Brookside July 3 – August 23 5320 – 143 St Flying Eagle will be on site Monday – Friday 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Spaces available for Fall 2018 July 4 - 6

Program Highlights Program Details Our Green Shack program is running in neighbourhoods all over Edmonton. - Structured play-based - Entry at age 3 Come and join us for games, cras, sports, free play, and more! - Recent addition of STEM curriculum - 3 and 4 year old programs - Physical literacy - Half Days, mornings or afternoons - Kindergarten readiness - Experienced teachers with child This program is targeted for children aged 6-12, but all children accompanied by - Special events and in-class workshops development and technology training an adult are welcome to aend. - No parent duty days required - Not for profit, Gov’t of Alberta licensed, For more information, please visit: parent board run edmonton.ca/Greenshacks or call 311. - In Bulyea Heights, Riverbend, next to George H. Luck School

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Come Smile, Learn and Grow with Us! For further details and registration information please visit: www.brookviewpreschool.com

Check us out online at: brookviewcommunityleague.ca

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