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THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY LEAGUE NEWSPAPER:BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN, CANORA, GLENWOOD, HIGH PARK, MAYFIELD & WEST JASPER / SHERWOODALSO SERVING THE STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA BUSINESS REVITALIZATION ZONE

FEB. 2010VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 1CIRCULATION 15,000

Insidethis issueJPR UPDATE page 2

Jasper PlaceRevitalization

BRZ UPDATE page 3

Stony Plain Road BusinessAssociation Update

DIRTY GARDENER page 4

Gardening in Februaryfrom Rosa Veldkamp

SPOTLIGHT page 5

Spotlight on Sandy LaneMeats in Glenwood

Diane Kereluk is on the hunt for walls—hugewalls, covering at least 37 sq. m (400 sq. ft.),particularily those that have been hit withgraffiti vandalism. These are just the type ofwalls Capital City Clean Up (CCCU) needs fora Giants of Edmonton mural.

Kereluk, the executive director of the StonyPlain Business Association, wants local busi-nesses and property owners to consider theirproperties as possible sites for murals. Underthe Giants Program CCCU finds and pays anartist to paint a mural that celebrates animportant—make that ‘giant’—Edmonton per-son, place or thing. The giants that graceEdmonton buildings so far include former lieu-tenant governor Lois Hole, sports fan Joey

Moss, the Canadian Forces and Edmontonvolunteers.

“Statistically, we’ve found that vandals don’tusually tag over art and we’re really trying todiscourage graffiti in the area,” says SharonChapman who heads the city’s CCCU GraffitiManagement Program (GMP). “The Giants ofEdmonton project is a partnership betweenCCCU and 630 CHED. Listeners make recom-mendations and vote on suitable topics for themurals. Then we work with the community toensure that the mural is a good fit.” CCCUcovers the cost of the mural and maintainsthem for three years.

“I’ve seen the murals that have been done to

date and I really think it would be a nice addedfeature to our area,” says Kereluk. “It’s a pos-itive program because it recognizes the peo-ple, places and things that make Edmonton agreat place to live”.

Kereluk is hoping to find a suitable Stony Plainsite for a mural. “We run an event calledStorefront Cinema Nights and what would benice is if we could find a ‘giant’ that could tieinto the evening.”

If you have a wall that you feel would work fora mural, please contact Capital City Clean Upat 780-442-5302 or Diane Kereluk, Stony PlainBusiness Association at 780-477-5169.

Giants of

Edmonton Mural

Giants of

Edmonton MuralFourth “Giants of Edmonton” Mural located at 11801 - 48th Street, Edmonton.

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Who can apply? Businesses, Not-for-Profits,Schools, Associations and AdHoc Community Groups.

Funds are available on a matchingbasis for projects that address aspecific community need and thatbuild and benefit the community.

So start thinking today of projectsthat will foster a sense of community, increase safety, andcreate beautification and cleanli-ness in the neighbourhood!

Applications are available now!

Volunteers Needed to Join aWorking Group

Connecting Our Community -This group is working on increas-ing information and awareness onprograms and services in the areaas well as working on getting to know your neighbours and businesses through communityevents and celebrations.

Next Meeting - The SecondMonday of each month at 7 pm atthe United Way building 15132-Stony Plain Road.

Building Our Community - Thisgroup would work on business,community, park clean ups andbeautification. Improving the com-munity and business area byaddressing traffic safety concernsand physical changes to individualareas. We are also working on anew zoning plan for the Stony PlainRoad area (149 street to 170 street,and 100 avenue to 102 avenue).

Next Meeting on the 3rdWednesday 6 p.m. at the BentArrow office 10117-150 st.

Feeling Safe in Our Community- This group would work withPolice, the business associationand your neighbours to createsafer streets, parks and neigh-bourhoods!

Next Meeting - The secondThursday of each month, 6:30p.m. at 10030 - 167st.

You can get involved with issuesthat concern you in your commu-nity.

Do you have any suggestions orcomments? Email Marian at [email protected]

www.thespurr.caCulture: Adele Knowler [email protected]

Gardening: Michele Hebert [email protected]

It Makes Cents: Sheri Fuller [email protected]

Community Info: Marian Bruin [email protected]

Business Info: Diane Kereluk [email protected]

Advertising:Jim Wooley [email protected]

Publisher: Pie Communications Inc. 544, 12222 137 AvenuePh: (780) 757-0993Fax: (780) 401-3438Edmonton, AB, T5L 4X5 www.piecommunications.com

What is SPURR The Stony Plain (road and area) UrbanRevitalization Report is a community basednewspaper whose mission it is to serve the west-end communities of Britannia-Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood, High Park,Mayfield, & West Jasper / Sherwood alongwith the Members of the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association.

SPURR is a joint initiative for Community &Business Interests of Edmonton’s west-end lead by: City of Edmonton CommunityServices, Neighbourhood RevitalizationProject and the Stony Plain Road and AreaBusiness Revitalization Zone.

The opinions expressed in the articles appear-ing in The SPURR are those of the peoplenamed as the authors and do not necessarilyreflect those of The SPURR, its editor, its pub-lisher, the City of Edmonton or the Stony PlainRoad and Area Business Revitalization Zone.

For More Information Please Contact: Marian Bruin, City of Edmonton Community Services Department P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7 Ph: (780) [email protected]

Diane Kereluk, Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 10043 151 Street. Edmonton, AB, T5P 4Z7Ph: (780) 477-5169 [email protected]

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

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

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

end we would love to hear from you. Please

forward your stories to the publishers address

above, thank you.

FREE EVENT CALENDARThe SPURR publishes area events and activi-

ties in a monthly calendar in print and online.

Please send us your date sensitive event infor-

mation, we would love to include what we can

and it’s FREE.

SPURR • FEBRUARY 2010 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1

Neighbourhood RevitalizationMatching Grant FundProjects must be based in andbenefit the communities ofBritannia/Youngstown, Canora,Glenwood, and West JasperPlace.

UPDATE FROM JASPER PLACE REVITALIZATION

MARIAN BRUIN(780) 944-5417

Are you interested inwriting a guest editori-al? Maybe you have athorn in your side thatyou want to share or

has something wonder-ful happened in theSPURR Communitythat you just must

share! Drop us a lineand lets chat about you

guest starring as theEditor.

[email protected]

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streets clean, place litter in thewaste receptacles and butts inthe ashtrays. www.edmon-ton.ca/environmental/capital -city-clean-up.aspx

Farmers MarketDate: Year RoundLocation: TBA

We hope to set up an indoor/outdoor Farmers/Art Marketyear round. We are currently inthe planning stages and needto develop a steering commit-tee for this project. If you oranyone you know would like tobe on the steering committeeplease call (780) 477-5169 oremail: [email protected].

Flower PlantersDate: May to OctoberLocation: 149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain Road

Attention all gardeners andgreen thumbs. We need yourhelp. Once again this year wewill be placing planters alongStony Plain Road. If you areinterested in getting involvedplease email:[email protected].

Back Yard BBQ & BeerGardenDate: Saturday, June 26Locations: TBA

Last year it was United in the

Park, this year we are taking it a step further. We want topromote awareness to the surrounding communities andbusinesses with regards towhat is happening on the Roadand how we can work togeth-er. Local talented musicianswill be playing for your enter-tainment and various displayswill be set up. This will be agreat time to get involved andan opportunity to kick back andenjoy the music.

Business/Community MixerDate: April Location: TBA

This is an opportunity for busi-nesses to mix with communitymembers and share theirthoughts. It is intended as a social gathering so that businesses have an opportuni-ty to display their services andproducts or maybe just mingle.Complimentary refreshmentsand food will be provided.

DogapoloozaDate: Saturday, September 11Location: 165 Street and StonyPlain Road

Dogapalooza is a family-friend-ly canine event. It bringstogether local businesses, veterinarians, pet food compa-nies, rescue groups, pet thera-py and rehabilitation societies

for a fun and educational time.With free admission and plentyof events and attractions forman, his best friend and therest of the family. Dogapaloozahas something for everyone!Animal lovers are truly unique,so come out and celebratewith the furry-ones that makeour hearts pitter-patter. www.dogapalooza.ca

Storefront Cinema NightsDate: Friday October 15 andSaturday October 16Location: 149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain Road

Storefront Cinema Nights originated as an initiative tobring something new, excitingand unique to the area. Thegoal was to bring together surrounding neighborhoods,local businesses and entice allEdmontonians to come experi-ence and appreciate who weare and what we have to offer.For the first time ever, in 2008,by bringing local artist’s filmsto storefront windows weintroduced a whole new concept for appreciating film ina totally unusual environment.Mark your calendars this yearwe are holding the eventOctober 15th and 16th.www.storefrontcinemanights.com

Façade ProgramDate: January – May 01Locations: Businesses

This program is for commer-cial storefronts located withinBusiness Revitalization Zones(BRZ) and is supported by TheCity of Edmonton. It encour-ages commercial buildingowners to invest in façaderenovations and storefrontupgrades by providing grantsto cover a portion of renova-tion costs. The grants providean incentive to completingbuilding upgrades that createa more interesting, appealingenvironment on the street,attracting people and businessto the area. Edmonton CityCouncil approved the programfor use in all BusinessRevitalization Zones (BRZ) inthe city. Commercial buildingsthat are built right up to thesidewalk and located in a BRZare eligible for program fund-ing. The program can providea reimbursement of up to 50%of the cost of eligible renova-tions, up to a maximum of$30,000 per building. Cornerbuildings with two street-fac-ing facades could be eligiblefor up to $60,000 in matchinggrants.

For more information:Jeff McLaren: (780) 496-6244Email: [email protected]/city_gov-ernment /p lann ing_deve lop -ment/facade-and-storefront-improvem.aspx

Pole Mounted AshtraysDate: MarchLocation: 50 Poles along StonyPlain Road

Many smokers cite the lack ofpublic ashtrays in front ofmany office buildings, publicfacilities and in green spacesas the reason they toss theircigarette butts on the ground.A 2007 litter audit also showedthat 35.7% of small litter itemswere cigarette butts inEdmonton. Pole-mounted ash-trays have been assigned andwill be placed at key locationsthis spring. Please keep our

STONY PLAIN ROAD AND AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

DIANE KERELUK(780) 477-5169

DateJanuary – May 01 Applications for Façade

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

March Pole mounted Ashtraysinstalled

April TBA Business/CommunityMixer

www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca

May – December Farmers Market www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca

May – October Flower Planters www.stonyplainroadbrz.ca

May Spring Clean up Big BinEvent - Litter Pickup

June 26 Back Yard BBQ & BeerGarden


July/Aug Street Clean up – LitterPickup


September 11 Dogapolooza www.dogapalooza.ca

September Unveiling of Capital CityMural

www.edmonton.ca/environmental/capital-city-clean-up.aspx

October Fall Clean up Big BinEvent

October 15/16 Storefront Cinema Nights www.storefrontcinemanights.com

Event WebsiteCalendar at a glance...

Welcome to the second decadeof this century. It is a good time tore-evaluate what is truly impor-tant in our lives, and how we canmake things better for ourselves, our familiesand our community.The past coupleof years havebeen hard on manypeople, financiallyand emotionally.Sometimes, all a personneeds is to know that some-body cares about them. One wayto achieve this is by “Growing aRow” – planting an extra row ofvegetables for the Food Bank. Itis only a few extra seeds or seedpotatoes, but a little extra effortcan make a big difference in theconstantly depleted stocks at theFood Bank. When you are order-ing by mail (from T&T Seeds, forexample) or going out to buy your

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seeds and plant stock from, forexample, Apache Seeds at 10136– 149 Street in the next fewweeks, please consider planting alittle extra this year. Potatoes, car-rots, beets, beans, peas, etc. – allare welcome by the Food Bank fortheir clients. The family or singleperson who receives the veggies

may not know who theycame from, but they willknow that someone

cares about themby taking the lit-tle extra time

and effort to growthose veggies forthem.

T h eDirty Gardner loves toread all the emails and com-ments from our readers. RosaVeldkamp is a loyal reader, activecommunity member and fellowgardener. Rosa sent in a greatstory and we’ve included it herefor you we hope you enjoy it tooand if you’ve got a story, photo orjust a garden tip please send it into [email protected]

See you in March!

THE DIRTY GARDENER IN THE DRAGONFLY DEN

MICHELE HEBERT

Right around this time of year Istart itching to garden. (Well,truthfully, the itch starts inJanuary already!)

You might wonder just what kindof gardening can be done whenthe ground is frozen solid and cov-ered with the white stuff.

This is the time of year to dream. . . and to start seeds.

I began to grow plants from seedmany years ago with little suc-cess. Every spring I would look atwhat I had managed to growunder my florescent light andthink “Wow, what a lot of work

for plants that don’t look muchlike the ones I can buy at a gar-

den center”. My poor little plantbabies would be tall and floppy orjust teeny tiny. I would get so dis-couraged that I’d throw out all myplant pots and vow never to startplants from seed again!

The following winter, I would startthinking that maybe I’d just tryone more time . . . maybe thisyear I would do better.

After a few years and a bit ofresearch, my plant babies beganlooking pretty good and I startedbranching out a bit from my triedand true annual varieties and trieda few perennials with fairly goodsuccess. I was hooked!

Starting plants from seed doesn’tcost too much money and it is soexciting to see those tiny greenshoots popping up through thesoil while outside the snow isfalling or a cold wind is blowing.The promise of spring is rightthere in front of you! Another bigbonus is the amount of moneyyou can save as well as the abilityto plant a little more generously.After all, 12 petunias don’t take upthat much more room than sixwould.

Every year around this time I get

together with my gardeningfriends for a seed party. Everyonebrings something tasty to eat,seeds they would like to share andbooks or magazines with new gar-dening ideas. Some friends don’tstart seeds but come to visit andget new gardening ideas. We chatabout the perennials we are think-ing of dividing that spring and seeif anyone is interested in plantingthem in their gardens. I love to gothrough my garden and enjoyNicole’s irises, Andrea’s coral bellsor Evelyn’s French tarragon.

This year we wanted to open ourdoors to everyone in the JasperPlace area (Not my literal doors . . .I don’t think everyone would fit intomy little house!) We will be holdinga gardening party in the BritanniaYoungstown community hall.

We hope to share seeds, ideasand perhaps start some discus-sion about what we might like tosee when it comes to gardens inour neighbourhoods. Communitygardens, food plants like cherrybushes or strawberry plantsamong our park plantings, ormaybe fruit trees planted in ourschool yards.

We hope to see anyone who’sinterested in gardening whetheryou are interested in seed startingor just gardening in general. For full details, check the commu-nity news listings under Brittania-Youngstown on page 8 of thisissue.

If you have any questions or ideasfeel free to give me a call. Rosa780-471-5301

See you there!

Gardening in February by Rosa Veldkamp

THIRD ECO STATION NOW OPEN

A new Eco Station in the City’ssouth west is making it easier forresidents to dispose of their wastein an environmentally responsibleway. The Ambleside Eco Station,located at 14710 Ellerslie Road, isa new drop off point for householdhazardous waste (HHW), electron-ics and items too large for regularcollection.

Edmonton’s two other EcoStations are running at full capacity.In the last five years, traffic at EcoStations has increased an average16 per cent each year. This thirdEco Station will relieve pressure onexisting facilities and meet futuredemand as the City grows.

Edmontonians know it’s impor-tant to bring household hazardouswaste to an Eco Station ratherthan putting it out with regulargarbage. Waste from Edmontonhouses, apartments and condosgoes to a composting facilitywhere organic material like foodwaste, grass and leaves is com-posted while non-compostableslike plastic and textiles are filteredout. Keeping HHW out of thegarbage maintains the high quali-ty of compost produced. As a

bonus, most material brought toan Eco Station is recycled. Paint,motor oil, car batteries, computersand electronics are just a fewexamples.

In 2009 for instance, Eco Stationsrecycled 170,456 fluorescent lighttubes (which contain toxic mercu-ry). Laid end to end, they wouldspan 208 kilometres, or theapproximate distance fromEdmonton to Edson.

Eco Stations Hours Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to4:30 p.m.

Locations:Strathcona: 5150-99 Street -Enter on 99 Street onlyCoronation: 11440-143 Street Ambleside: 14710 Ellerslie RoadSW (now open)For more information on what youcan take to an Eco Station visitedmonton.ca/waste or call 311.

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in-store and smoked meats areall smoked on location. You willalso find desserts, cheeses andsome home made frozen entréeslike meat pies, lasagna andseafood pasta. Custom smokingis also available for hunters.

A supporter of local products,fresh, local grown turkeys are

SPOTLIGHT ON GLENWOOD BUSINESSES

Sandy Lane Quality Meats15616-95 Ave (A few doors down from thePetro Canada Gas Station)780 481-3972

Owner: Jacques Sabourin14 years in Glenwood, 19 years inbusinessOpen Monday to Friday 9:30-6pm, Saturday 9:30-5:30pm

Sandy Lane Quality Meats spe-cializes in fresh, smoked andmarinated meats, seafood, andthe most popular items – deli-cious BEEF and TURKEYJERKY!

At this amazing little shop, allproducts are made from scratch

available from Sandy LaneQuality Meats at Thanksgivingand Christmas time – best topreorder as they go fast! Alsoavailable is honey from a localbee keeper and of course, homegrown Alberta beef!

Stop in and grab somethingfresh to make for supper tonight.Or come by at lunch time someof his much sought after beefjerky, some pepperoni, asausage roll, an individual pie ortake away a sandwich with yourchoice of meats and cheese.

We in Glenwood have been for-tunate to have Sandy LaneQuality Meats as one of ourcommunity event supportersthroughout the past 14 years.This shop is one of the reasonsthat Glenwood is such a greatneighbourhood to live, work,play and shop in!

Next time you visit Jacques atSandy Lane Meats make sure totell him you saw him in theSPURR.

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Outdoor Soccer Central RegistrationEWZSA Community and Club ProgramFeb 13 & 14th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm

Soccer Centre 17415 - 106A AveLate registration dates posted on

www.edmontonwestsoccer.comEWZSA office 780-451-6453 ext 0

&West Zone Club Soccer: Try out schedules on webRaiders: Girls: www.ewr.ab.ca 780-451-6453 ext 4

Warriors: Boys: www.warriorssoccer.net 780-461-2849

Outdoor Soccer Central Registration

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Editor: In short the candidate for this job will have editing experience and a desire to be a part of the SPURR community. Basic computerskills a must along with a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Email, other software experience a plus. Join the SPURR and getinvolved in the communities it represents.

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

Interested? Please forward your resume to [email protected] or fax your resume to 780-401-3436.

The SPURR has the following positions open:

You be the Judge…Restaurant Review

Tasty Tomato14233 – Stony Plain RoadReview submitted byBob Olynyk

Tasty Tomato is my favorite Italianrestaurant. The staff is friendly,and the service is excellent. Asthere are no reservations on theweekends and only for largegroups during the week the idealtime is to get there before5:30PM or after 7:15PM to get atable without a short wait. I havewaited and during the wait havebeen served a complimentaryglass of wine well standing in line. The premises have been totally

renovated to give diners a warmand homey feeling while enjoyingtheir meal. We usually go withanother couple and always orderBruschetta for an appetizer, whichis a meal in itself, and totally likenothing you have ever eaten. It isa baked pizza crust with just theright mixture of tomatoes, onions,garlic and oil. This along with a literof the house red wine just getsyou going. With all of the pastabeing homemade it is hard tomake a decision on which to order.My wife usually orders theCannelloni with the sauce half redand half white; she receives twohuge tubes smothered in sauce,which are made to perfection. Imyself usually have the Veal

Parmesan which is served with anunforgettable tomato sauce andthe pasta of the day accompaniedby a side Caesar salad. The Caesardressing is very tasty as well, theRomaine lettuce is always crispand fresh.

Usually by the end of the maincourse there is no room for desert,although the Italian Pear shapedice cream smothered in Chocolateand hazelnuts is one of myfavorites. The prices are very rea-sonable; the extensive menumakes it very difficult to decidewhat to order. The spaghetti andminiature meatballs are a treat andwould be a great hit with childrenwho dine with you. I have triedseveral different items and havenever had a bad meal. They alsohave daily specials that your serv-

er will informyou about.

Next time youare at Tasty Tomato make sure totell them you saw them in theSPURR. Please visit us online atwww.thespurr.ca and search for“restaurant”, where you will findmore restaurant reviews, a list ofover 60 restaurants in the area anddetails on how you can win a $50gift card through “BRZ RestaurantReview” contest.

Free Car Clubs!Free Car Clubs!Sponsored by:

As a safety initiative to reduce car thefts, the Jasper Place Revitalization in collaboration with

AMA and the EPS are handing out free car clubs to area residents.

The clubs will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community

Services Jasper Place office 10030 - 167 Street.

Residents of Britannia-Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood,and West Jasper Place are eligible and must show a

valid driver's licence and car registration to receive theirfree car clubs. One club per vehicle.

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2010 Registration NoticeCheck us out at www.sjpbaseball.ca

Dear Parents and Players:Baseball season is fast approaching. To ensure that you “Play Ball” this year, please note the following registration information:

For additional information with regards to SJPMBA, the executive

members, or other general matters, please visit our web site at

www.sjpbaseball.ca

or call Dan Rude at 780-481-0689.

Registration Dates, Times, and LocationsSJPMBA has five dates and times available for West Edmonton baseball players to register:

1.Saturday, February 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Lessard Community Hall (17404-57 Avenue)2.Friday, March 05, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Willowby Community Hall (6315-184 Street)3.Saturday, March 06, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Willowby Community Hall (6315-184 Street)4.Friday, March 12, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Crestwood Community Hall (14325-96 Avenue)5.Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Crestwood Community Hall (14325-96 Avenue)

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

Please note that there will be a $25.00 late fee for any past registrant that registers after March 13th.

As we welcome the New Year and prepare for another busy session of the Alberta Legislature, I am encouraged by all our government has accomplished for Albertansin 2009. From our plan for Alberta's economic recovery to electricity transmission to blazing a trail towards more environmentally friendly resource extraction, we havetaken extraordinary steps to help ensure that our province remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. Highlights from the past year include The Way Forward,

our comprehensive four-point plan designed to bring Alberta back into the black and the passing of Bill 50 - The Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009. This year, we also introduced the amalga-mation of Alberta's regional health authorities into the new Alberta Health Services, created a new provincial pharmaceutical plan that will see Albertans save considerably on generic prescriptiondrugs, and committed to funding a number of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in order to decrease Alberta's carbon emissions. As a government, we will remain focused on our objectivesand on leading our province toward renewed prosperity.

The Way ForwardThis bold plan will see Alberta back in a budget surplus position and saving for the future within three years. It will do this by limiting government spending, using our cash reserves in the Sustainability Fundto cover a portion of our revenue shortfalls, continuing to invest in public infrastructure in order to prepare Alberta for when growth returns, and continuing to promote our industries abroad to ensure that Albertaremains competitive and attracts investment.

Our focus during this period of recovery will be on helping seniors and low-income Albertans, and supporting the programs and services that Albertans need most, such as health care, education and seniors' benefits. This will all be done while keeping taxes low. Our government recognizes that we cannot tax ourselves out of this recession, and as such, remains committed to ensuring that Alberta has the most competitive tax rates in the country.

Lowering prescription drug costs for Albertans2009 also saw the introduction of an enhanced provincial drug plan that will see the reduction of prescription drug costs for all Albertans. Under the new provincial strategy, all new generic prescription drug prices were immediately reduced to 45 per cent of the brand-name price, and starting in April 2010, the price for existing generic drugs will also be reduced. This new plan will saveAlbertans, employers and government a considerable amount of money, improve prescription drug use and help our province provide better care to Albertans and improve their overall health.

To learn more about AHS, the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy or Vision 2020, please visit www.health.alberta.ca.

Carbon Capture and StorageThis year, the Government of Alberta also announced a $2 billion investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. This investment shows our commitment to clean energy production and will maintain Alberta's economic and competitive advantage. The expertise and knowledge that will be generated from the projects supported by this investment will make Alberta a leader inCCS technology, providing skills that can be shared around the globe as we search for ways to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

CCS technology can also be used for enhanced oil recovery and helps increase the production from existing reserves. That means that the hard to reach oil from conventional reserves can be accessed. Thisincreased production will translate into greater royalty revenues being collected by the province; revenues that will help ensure the delivery of programs and services in Alberta.

For more information on Alberta's investment in CCS technology, please visit http://www.energy.alberta.ca/Initiatives/1438.asp.

Edmonton-Glenora Constituency Office 10649 –124 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1S5 780-455-7979 Edmonton.Glenora@assembly .ab.ca

Honourable Heather KlimchukMLA, Edmonton-Glenora

Minister of Service Alberta

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BRITANNIA-YOUNGSTOWN

GLENWOOD

CANORA

G E N E R A L C O M M U N I T Y N E W S

Contact:

15927 - 105 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5P 0T8

Phone: 780-483-8983

Board DevelopmentThe Britannia Youngstown Community Leagueboard executives have just spent an entireweekend in a Board Development Program.We worked together with volunteers from theAlberta Culture and Community Spirit depart-ment and had a very productive and fun time.

How does this affect you? We’re revitalizedand have gotten energy from the weekend thatwill translate into our working together to forma stronger community.

Our hope is that we can work with you to pro-vide the services and programs that you needto feel a connection with your neighbours.Come and join us! Let us know what you’dlike to see happening here and work with us.We can't do much alone, but working togetherwe can really do a lot! That's one of the greatthings about community.

Gardening and Seed Party When: Monday, February 22, 7:00Where: Britannia/Youngstown CommunityHall, 15927 105 Avenue Why: Oh, so many reasons to do this inFebruary.

I know it seems like Spring is a LOOoong timeaway, but:

• Many gardeners start dreaming aboutgreen things again as soon as the snow coversour existing green spaces. I know I do!

• If you seed plants under lights, you’re proba-bly thinking about buying seeds now.

• It's a good chance to meet other friendly gar-deners in our neighbourhood, swap seeds or

Contact: 10425 - 152 StreetEdmonton, AB T5P 4P1Phone: 780-489-6007

Contact: 16430 - 97 AvenueEdmonton, AB T5P 0E8Phone: 780-489-7571www.glenwoodcommunityleague.com,

What is there to do in Glenwood thesedays?

Skating every day: Mon. to Fri. 5-9pm, Sat.12-9pm, and Sun.12-6pm

Jasper Place LibraryThe Jasper Place Library has many pro-grams for you and your family this month! Join us for the following FREE programs:

Baby Laptime: Wednesday February 3rd at10:15. Ages 3-12 months. Registrationrequired.

Fun For Ones: Thursday mornings at 10:15.Ages 12-23 months. Registration required.

Time For Twos: Tuesday February 23rd at10:15. Ages 24-35 months. Registrationrequired.

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

Unpack N’ Play: Friday mornings at 10:100.

Ages 0-5 years. Registration required.

Reading Buddies: Saturday mornings at10:30. Session cancelled on Feb. 13. Ages 6-10 years. Registration required.

Very Valentines: Thursday February 11th at3pm. Ages 7+. Registration required.

Family Day Fun: Monday February 15th at2pm. All ages. Drop in.

Teen Gaming: Join us for Guitar Hero andother Wii games! Saturday, February 20th at2pm. Ages 13-17 years. Drop in.

Triple P Positive Parenting: A one hour sem-inar series to enhance the knowledge, skills,and resourcefulness of parents.

February’s session: Raising CompetentTeenagers. Tuesday February 9th at 6:30pm. Registration Required.

Wii Bowling for Older Adults: Friday,February 19th at 2pm. Ages 55+.Registration required.

Please call the library at 780.496.1810 forprogram details and to register. We arelocated at 9010 156 Street (just north of theMeadowlark Mall).

Visit us online at www.epl.ca

Don’t have a library card yet? Drop in andsign up! If you are under 18 we need to havethe signature of your parent or guarantor.

just get tips on what does well here.

• Maybe you want to move into perennialsinstead of the common Edmonton annuals. Ormaybe you can’t afford the perennials you’dlike and want to try starting them from seed.Maybe someone has your dream plant andneeds to separate it in the spring – you want tomeet THAT person! Maybe you know all aboutvegetable gardening and are willing to sharethat knowledge. I want to meet you!

• We can chat together about the possibility ofother gardening events we want to see in ourneighbourhood.

I suffer from gardening withdrawal in February.Can you tell? Let’s talk about green thingstogether. We’ll provide the coffee and tea.Please bring along something edible to sharewith friends, seeds or catalogues if you havethem and we’ll start dreaming about spring.

Call Evelyn at 780-930-2195 or email her [email protected]

Community Swim every Sunday from 4-6pm(The pool is now open.)

Oilers Pay Per View February 14th at 5pm(Doors open at 4:30pm)Potluck and Games Night Saturday February20th & again March 20th

Glenwood Community League is EVERY-WHERE!Visit us: www.glenwoodcommunityleague.com, Twitter at twitter.com/glenwoodcl orFacebook Group – Glenwood CommunityLeague (become a “fan”)All these will keep you up to date on Glenwoodactivities, news and coming events.

BIG NEWS!!Glenwood has some exciting news! We areabout to become the first community league inthe city of Edmonton to offer FREE WiFi in ourneighbourhood! That means that if you are inthe hall, at the rink, and even possibly the parkor parking lot, you will be able to use yourBlackberry, Ipod, cellphone or laptop to log onto the internet! Functions at the hall will alsohave access to the FREE internet connection.We are joining the Free WiFi Project. Visitwww.free-wifi.ca for more information on theproject or our website at glenwoodcommu-nityleague.com/wifi for details as we knowthem.

NEED SOME FUN AND INEXPENSIVEENTERTAINMENT?Call to register for our potluck and games nightat the hall before Feb. 20th

Our next adult, family and senior potluck dinnerand games night will be on Saturday, February20th. Everyone will bring a dish to share andwe will enjoy a potluck dinner starting at 5pmand will have a variety of games for all ages (allchildren are welcome to come and play kids’games.) Pre-register with Michele at 780 439-3169 and then join us at the community hall16430 97 Ave. February 20th, and March 20th!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

HIGH PARK

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

Skating Rink is NOW OPEN!Weather permitting, the Glenwood skatingrink will be open Monday through Friday 5-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays from12-6pm. Make sure you have your skatetags (available FREE with membership), oryou can purchase a “Skating Only” mem-bership for $10 (available at the rink shack).Admission is $2 without a membership.Snack bar is available during skate times.

FREE PAY PER VIEW HOCKEY NIGHTS INGLENWOOD!The Oilers are back on the big screen atGlenwood Hall with FREE Pay Per Viewgames playing at the hall. Doors open 30minutes before each game. Cash bar isavailable, along with FREE popcorn.Children are welcome. Watch the SPURRor check our website at www.glenwood-communityleague.com for any changes tothe schedule or join us for the followingdates:

Sunday February 14th vs. Anaheim - 5pmFriday March 4th vs. Minnesota - 7pmTuesday March 23rd vs. Canucks - 7pm

Scrapbooking Day Out- Next one inMarch!Join Katherine at Glenwood hall for a day of card making or scrapbooking without interruption. Come by yourself or bring afriend and enjoy a great meal, snacks anddrinks.

For more information contact Katherine at [email protected] or visit her website formore information at www.createwithkather-ine.myctmh.com.

Tuesday Night EuchreEuchre is a ‘trick-taking’ card game playedin groups of 4 with partners. Beginners arewelcome because the more players, thebetter! Join us for Euchre EVERY Tuesdaynight at the Glenwood Community Hall (andI mean EVERY – these guys show up to playduring rain, snow, renovations – you nameit!). Registration is at 6:30pm, gamesbegin at 7pm. Anyone (even if you didn’tknow what it was until today!) can come toplay.

Other Glenwood Information: MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE ALL YEARLONGContact Michele at 780 439-3169

There are many good reasons to get amembership, starting with… ours is one ofthe cheapest ones around! Still (after 20years) $25.00 per household (Free for sen-iors 60 and over).

Communities with high membership num-

bers are considered to be more relevantwhen the city looks at making changes andapproving/rejecting requests for changes toland use etc. (Recent issues being theWest LRT route, changing some areas fromsingle family homes to apartment buildings,derelict housing)

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

FREE skating at any community skating rink(with skate tags included with membership)

A DISCOUNT of 15-20% off multi-passesand annual passes at City Swimming Poolsand Leisure Centres

Ability to register for any adult or chil-dren’s activity (programs, sports, classes) atGlenwood or at any other communityleague

CHEAPER hall rental prices for Glenwoodmembers in good standing

City PERKS Information emailed to you about issuesaffecting our community

Contact Michele at 780 439-3169 or emailto [email protected] toget your membership card.

Hall RentalSeats 100 people in theater style seating,80 seated at tables. Our beautiful newkitchen boasts a rinse sink, hugecooler/fridge, double oven, stove and grid-dle top and a super quick dishwasher.There is tons of prep space and it’s all stain-less steel – so it’s quicker to clean up!

Friday/Saturday rentals: Members $150*, Non-Members $400Sunday-Thursday rentals: Members $75*, Non-Members $150 Call the Facility Director, Charlotte at 444-0411

* Must be a member in good standing.

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

Community League meetings are open toeveryone and are generally held at thehall at 7 pm on the first Thursday ofevery month.

Glenwood Classifieds

MISSING RING: Lost on Hallowe’en into atrick or treater’s bag, one wedding band

JASPER / SHERWOOD

MAYFIELD

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

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

Is your New Year’s Resolution to get moreinvolved with your community? Come outto one of our meetings or contact our Boardto find out how you can make a positiveimpact in your city!

Next Executive Meeting is Thursday,February 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

The Annual General Meeting is Thursday,April 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

about 3/16 of an inch wide and made of yel-low gold, with a thin band of white gold ontop. Contact [email protected] or call Michele at 780 439-3169with information.

DRUM LESSONS: Experienced drummer(40 years experience) offering drum lessonswithin Glenwood community. Glenwoodmembers receive a discount off their firstlesson – just show your membership card!Visit www.kickbackmusic.ca for a sampleof his skills. Contact Ray at 780 405-1374for more information, or email [email protected].

Make sure yourCommunity League

information is included in

the SPURR. Callyour community

league today!

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

e-mail: [email protected]

BUSINESS CONNECTOR

CLASSIFIEDSMeadowlark Park Child Care currently hasopenings for children between three and fouryears of age. We are accredited; we offerSeeds of Empathy and Preschool OutreachProgram. Please contact Leah at 780 4893131. We have relocated to the newly reno-vated space in Annunciation School at 9325165 Street._______________________________________

West End Seniors Activity Centre:Seeking Program Assistant To assist in pro-gram and volunteer coordination 3 days aweek at a busy seniors centre. Applicantmust possess excellent organizational andcommunication skills, be friendly and ener-getic and flexible in nature. Experience inworking with seniors an asset. Semi-retiredand homemakers welcome. If you are inter-ested in applying for this position, please doso by faxing resume to: (780)-484-7738 or e-mail to: [email protected]._______________________________________

Beaux Esprits (French Immersion)Playschool Registration for 2010-2011school year Wednesday, February 10, 7pm. Ph. 780-484-4926,b e p l a y s c h o o l @ t e l u s . n e t ,www.beplayschool.ca_______________________________________

Got Something to Sell?

Place your text onlyclassified ads here inyour local communitynewspaper and reach

15,000 people inEdmonton’s WestEnd. At $0.10 per

character this Ad youare reading costsless than $20.00.

If you have questions or concernsplease feel free to contact me:

Karen LeiboviciCouncillor, Ward 1

2nd Floor, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.,Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7Phone: 496-8120 Fax: 496-8113Email: [email protected]

BUY • SELL • TRADE Place your business card in the SPURR and

reach out to the community. Email: [email protected]

Deadline for next issue is: February 19, 2010

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You would definetely be surprised whoreads the classifieds as we have caughtyou reading our ready made ad, give us acall and see how economical these clas-sified ads really are 780-757-0993 oremail [email protected].____________________________________

CALENDARevent

Please send us your date sensitive event information, we would love to include what we can and it’s FREE.

Mayfield Executive

Meeting

February 4, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Oilers Pay Per View

February 14th. 2010

5 p.m.

Glenwood Hall

Valentines Day

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentines

Day from the SPURR

Canora Park Watch

February 16, 2010

Information Meeting

Potluck and Games

Night

February 20th, 2010

Glenwood Hall

Gardening and

Seed Party

February 22, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Britannia/Youngstown

Community Hall

Oilers Pay Per View

March 4th, 2010

5 p.m.

vs Minnesota

Glenwood Hall

Potluck and Games

Night

March 20th, 2010

Glenwood Hall

St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patricks

Day

from the SPURR

Oilers Pay Per View

March 23rd at 5pm

vs. Canucks - 7pm

Glenwood Hall

Canora Park Watch

April 3, 2010

Easter Egg Hunt

Mayfield Annual

General Meeting

April 8, 2010

7:00 p.m.

Farmers Market

May - December

Location: TBA

Canora Park Watch

May 30, 2010

Third Annual Mini

Carnival

Back Yard BBQ &

Beer Garden

June 26, 2010

Location: TBA

Dogapolooza

September 11, 2010

165 Street and

Stony Plain Road

StorefrontCinema NightsOctober 15 and

October 16, 2010149 Street to 156Street Stony Plain

Road

Canora Park Watch

August 2010

Jumping Thing

Event

St. Anne Park

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ICE SCULPTURES NOTJUST FOR FESTIVALS

CANORA PARK WATCH

Canora Park Watch is a volunteer citizen based initiative in conjunc-tion with the City of Edmonton Police Department and CommunityServices to develop positive activities in our parks. We have beenworking for two and a half years planning events in St Anne Park at153 Street and 102 Avenue, and the Canora Greenspace on thewest side of 149 Street from 102 Avenue to 107 Avenue. Pleasecome out and join us in using these parks for family fun.

IMPORTANT DATES 2010

February 16 We will be holding an information meeting at theCanora Community Hall, 10425 152 St, with the City of EdmontonPolice at 7:00PM. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments willbe served. Come out and find out what is happening in our neigh-bourhood.

April 3 We will be holding an Easter Egg hunt again this year inApril. Keep an eye on this space for further details.

May 30 We will be the having our Third Annual Mini Carnival.Come out and help us make this the Biggest and Best carnival.There will be a barbeque and fun and games for children of all ages.

June We will be having a bike safety clinic. We will advise date andplace later.

July We are planning a Picnic In the Park event. Stay tuned formore details.

August will be the time for the third Jumping Thing event for thechildren. This will be held at St Anne Park. The date for this is notyet finalized but we are working on it.

If you need any further information or would like to volunteer for any of the above events. please e-mail us at [email protected]

Ice Sculpture and photo by Darryl Learie

There is talentlurking inBritannia-Youngstown

Take a look at what oneartistic resident has madewith a yard full of ice &snow!

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Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Drama,Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Tumbling

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