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NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2009
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year!
December Site Updates
Visit our Events page for New Year's Eve activities downtown. We will add January
listings of downtown concerts, exhibitions, events and free activities towards the end of the month.
What's Up Newsletter
Winter snow shacks, free
public skating locations, snow angels, Constable's corner and more...
Click
HERE to download the December issue.
Membership Renewals and
Enquiries
Our membership link defaulted
to an address no longer in use and that was corrected on November 25. If you have recently enquired about membership
without a reply, please e-mail membership@decl.org.
Free Community Swim on Sundays
Year-Round
This is open to all DECL members
FREE OF CHARGE. The community
swim time at the downtown YMCA is 4:45 to 6:45 pm every Sunday.
Kelly Ramsay Building
Click
HERE to read the official
committee report on the Kelly Ramsay Building
DECL letter of support for the
Kelly Ramsay Building
"Even though I can't
personally be at the meeting tomorrow morning, I want to extend my official support as the Downtown Edmonton Community
League President in regards to the City being proactive to find a way to 'save' the Kelly Ramsay Building in what
ever capacity is necessary. Just as importance was placed on the buildings and the history of 104 Street which
has directly contributed to its character and success, the Kelly-Ramsay Building is an indisposable anchor on Rice
Howard way and will forever impact the future viability and character of this special pedestrian-oriented street.
I implore you to do everything in your power to make sure this important historic building is saved, and does not
go along the lines of other historic buildings in recent past in the downtown.
Best Regards,
Chris Buyze
President, Downtown Edmonton Community League"
 Open
house for a proposed 42 story DC2 rezoning
There will be an open house
on December 14, 2009
7-9 pm Coast Edmonton Plaza, Glenora Room
regarding the small yellow house on the corner of 106 street & 99 avenue.
- 10,000 sq ft of commercial use on main level
- up to 200 units
- increase allowable density from 500 to 1080 per hectare
- increase height from 15 to 42 storeys
Developer - Rockwood Management Ltd.
Architect - Brinsmead Kennedy
Offer to DECL Members: Get
in the Game!
The Oilers are supporting
community leagues with a great offer to bypass Ticket Master tickets and order directly from the ticket sales office.
You will get the best available seats for the pricing you choose, avoid service charges, and get the group rate
as an individual. Great deal!
All Oilers tickets purchased with this promotion also come with free Oil Kings vouchers: two great hockey games
at a discount rate for the Oilers game. Just let John Sutherland at the ticket sales office, 780-409-2474, know
your community league membership card number and these games are yours!
Wednesday, November 18 vs. Colorado
Monday, December 21 vs. St. Louis
Monday, February 1 vs. Carolina
Monday, April 5 vs. Minnesota
Offer to DECL Members:
NEW BALANCE CHIROPRACTIC
CLINIC is offering a free chiropractic consultation and adjustment, plus 10% off massage therapy and acupuncture
services to members.
10540 - 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3P3 Free patient parking on site!
Please call 780-429-3400 To schedule an appointment www.newbalancecc.com
DECL Memberships
We are now selling 2009-2010
memberships which provide a free month at the Downtown YMCA and free Sunday swims from September 01, 2009 to August
31, 2010. Your $5 membership also entitles you to 20% off annual passes at the downtown Grant MacEwan Health Centre
and any city facility through the City/EFCL Health & Wellness program plus much more. See Membership for more information.
NEWS FOR OCTOBER 2009
What's Up in East Newsletter
The October issue includes
tips to avoid H1N1 Flu Virus
Pumpkin Drop: Stand up, Take action against poverty and inequality
Be Idle Free: A minute or less is best
City of Edmonton Men's Programs
An evening with Jim Diers
And much more:
Click
HERE to download the October issue
SEPTEMBER 2009
THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CORN FEST
IN BEAVER HILLS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.
Our theme this year was Community Safety & Responsibility.
Participants and Exhibitors
included:
Capital City Cleanup
Don Wheaton Family YMCA
Downtown Business Association
Ecovision Edmonton
Edmonton Bylaw Enforcement
Edmonton Transit Safety
Edmonton Fire Rescue
Edmonton Police Service
Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch
MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness
PALS
Youth Emergency Shelter
The Downtown in Bloom awards were organised by E. Turner and handed
out by Michael Phair and Laurie Blakeman. Thanks to all who participated.
Sobeys was our principal sponsor for this event and we hope
that you'll stop by their store and check out the many special features including a bistro with weekend entertainment,
full flower service, salad bar, oyster bar, sushi station, olive bar, anti pasto bar, daily hot meal specials,
panini bar, pizza bar, fine cheeses & meat deli along with an amazing variety of freshly prepared foods. Other event sponsors included Affordable Storage and College Copy.
Draw Prizes this year were
courtesy of
Audrey's Books
BPI Fragrances
Givenchy Parfum
International Buddhist Progress Society Edmonton
L'Oreal Canada
Laurie Blakeman MLA
Michael Phair, University of Alberta
Peller Estate Wines
Rigolettos Cafe
Sobeys Urban Fresh
Sony
Starbucks Matrix
Starbucks Omega
Woolsey Design
JUNE/JULY 2009
THE COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
AND THE AL FRESCO 104th STREET WERE A  GREAT SUCCESS. The
breakfast started at 9 pm and the line-up didn't stop until nearly noon. Our DECL volunteers cheerfully provided
pancakes, sausages, granola bars, coffee and juice to an estimated 2000 people. The block party continued to midnight
with street vendors, great eats and activities. There was a terrific turn-out for the 10 pm movie.
Thanks to Sobeys Urban Fresh, Affordable Storage for food and supplies and Woolsey Design for posters and promotion.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Urban Eden Community Garden is currently full but has received permission
to use additional space and may be able to accommodate more gardeners later in the growing season. We will post
more information as it becomes available.
MAY 2009
The pancake breakfast has been postponed and
will be taking place during the Al Fresco 104 Street block party.
MARCH 2009
DECL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(AGM)
Our annual general meeting
will be held at 7 pm on March 26 at the Don Wheaton YMCA across from City Centre. Snacks, refreshments and draw
prizes will be provided. Memberships ($5.00) will be available at the door, special guests to be announced.
DECL OFFICE
The DECL office is staffed and open on Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm.
FEBRUARY 2009
SNOW ANGELS
Adopt a senior near you:
When it snows, City crews clear our roadways and property owners clear their sidewalks – all in an effort to keep
Edmonton moving. But for some Edmontonians, particularly seniors, moving snow is an impossible task. They need
your help – they need a snow angel. Seniors Coordinator: 780-944-0462
If a Snow Angel has helped you with your sidewalks this year, please nominate them for their wings. Click HERE for the poster.
Come out for the DOWNTOWN
TO NAIT LRT STUDY at the
Polish Hall, 10960 - 104 Street from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, February
11, 2009. Share your ideas
for the design of the temporary station and get on the Downtown to NAIT LRT e-mail list. You must register to attend.
Please RSVP to 780-496-4874 or lrtprojects@edmonton.ca by noon Monday, February 09, 2009. Click HERE for the brochure.
Click
HERE for the MacEwan Station
Visioning Workshop Nov 22, 2008.
Click
HERE for the City of Edmonton
results report from that workshop.
Also on February 11, come
out for
ACTIVE EDMONTON'S WINTER WALK DAY EVENT
12:10 - 12:50 PM
Meet at the Don Wheaton Downtown YMCA lobby 10211 - 102A Ave
Two walking routes planned -- indoors/outdoors
All walkers will receive a 3-visit YMCA pass and are eligible for great door prizes.
Forr more information or to register: dotlaing@edmonton.ca
www.activedmonton.ca
Click
HERE for the poster.
WINTER LIGHT and DARK STAR
PARTIES
Winter Lights hosts Sky
Parties on February 28 at Elk Island Park and March 07 at Coronation Park Observatory. Click HERE to download more information about these great winter activities
from Ward 4 Councillor Ben Henderson. www.winterlight.ca
EXCESSIVE VEHICLE IDLING
Council has decided to keep
Excessive Vehicle Idling an educational program for one year, rather than a bylaw, and after that year there will
be a re-evaluation. Click
HERE for more information
from Ward 4 Councillor Ben Henderson.
February 16 is FAMILY DAY
DOWNTOWN:
Visit our Events page for information on the Downtown Business Association Family
Festival taking place in several downtown locations including the DBA Information Centre, Churchill Square &
City Hall, Stanley Milner Public Library, Alberta Legislature, Don Wheaton Family YMCA, Art Gallery of Alberta
and the Winspear Centre for the Arts.
Visit our Events page for upcoming concerts, exhibitions, conferences, workshops and
much more. Venues listed
include the AGA, Craft Council, Citadel Theatre, Winspear, McDougall Church, Stanley A. Milner public library,
Shaw Conference Centre, Starlite, Temple & Brixx and much more. For a nice change, enjoy a lunchtime activity
like Lunch by the Books or Music Wednesdays at Noon.
DECL served over 200 hot
dogs at the Downtown Skate Party in January and would like to extend a warm thank-you to our sponsors. We're grateful for their community spirit
and ask that you please support them. Please contact us if you have suggestions for more winter activities.
JANUARY 2009
SKATING PARTY
DECL is pleased to host
a Downtown Skate Party on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Join us at the City Hall Rink from 2 to 5 pm for skating.
Free hot chocolate and hot dogs are sponsored by Sobeys Urban Fresh and Affordable Storage Centre. Everyone is
welcome!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Board and Volunteers
of the Downtown Edmonton Community League offer best wishes for peace, health and happiness in 2009.
311 IS HERE
Citizens can call 311, 24-hours a day, every day of the year for non-emergency calls and
access to City of Edmonton information, programs and services! 311
does not replace 911. Anyone
requiring fire, ambulance, police emergency assistance must call 911 for emergency assistance. All non-emergency
police numbers remain unchanged. Citizen Action Centre staff have moved to 311 Click HERE for more information
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Apartment and condo residents
can take their trees to a community recycling depot between December 29th and January 23rd. Christmas trees should
not be placed in or near apartment recycling bins or waste bins. For information about the nearest depot accepting
trees, residents can call 311. Trees can also be taken to City of Edmonton Eco Stations from January 2nd to 31st
during regular winter business hours – Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
SHOW OFF! A TEEN ART PARTY
ENTRIES WANTED
Want the chance to show
off your artwork? Here it is! All teens are invited to submit artwork in any medium. The show will be on display
throughout the month of April. Entries will be accepted from March 2 to March 25. Stanley A Milner Library on the
Square.
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GARBAGE UTILITY FEES
Click HERE to download a message from Ward 4 Councillor Ben Henderson. he would
like to know your opinions regarding the new Garbage Utility Fees and possible options.
FREE COMMUNITY SWIM ON SUNDAYS:
This is open to all DECL members
FREE OF CHARGE. The community
swim time at the downtown YMCA is 4:45 to 6:45 pm every Sunday. You do not need a YMCA membership to take part
but must have your DECL membership card with you for entry.
COMMUNITY LEAGUE MEMBERSHIPS
Community league memberships
give you a voice in downtown affairs from housing & development to recreation. Thomas and Rachel continue to
work on benefits to DECL members and are pleased at the support from local businesses including great offers from
the Don Wheaton Family YMCA and MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness. For memberships and more information, please
contact membership@decl.org or webmaster@decl.org.
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN EDMONTON:
Visit our Events page for a list of great downtown activities. Enjoy a wide variety
of film, music, theatre and entertainment, visit Sobey's Urban Fresh on Jasper Avenue for great produce and watch
teams of chefs prepare an unbeatable selection of freshly prepared and deli foods. Drop by the Art Gallery of Alberta
in Enterprise Square.
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