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JASPER GATES REDEVELOPMENT
Council approved RioCan’s DC2 rezoning on February 4, 2020 to permit mixed use buildings with 4 towers ranging in height from 25 to 30 storeys. Our Jasper Place ARP was not amended even though different policies were violated. Most of the public believed RioCan owns the entire Jasper Gates site. We found out after the public hearing that Safeway owns half the site and has no intention of redeveloping or selling to RioCan. Therefore this rezoning will result in hodge podge redevelopment. Most concerning, since this rezoning permits RioCan to construct buildings larger than what is permitted under the current zoning, RioCan is required to provide a certain dollar amount of community amenity green space. Planning placed that green space on Safeway’s property, and if Safeway does not sell to RioCan, there will be no chance of having this built. I believe this rezoning would be invalidated by the Court of Queen’s Bench.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH OUR COUNCILLOR
The community conversation planned for March 24th at Belmead Community League will now be offered online.
Councillor Knack will live stream it on his YouTube channel on March 24th from 5:30-7:30 pm. He will provide updates and will be taking questions via the YouTube comment feed. If there is anything specifically you'd like him to cover, send him an email at Andrew.Knack@Edmonton.ca.
Ice Rink is Open!
Our skating rink at 9620-152 Street is Open to the public starting December 8th at 1:00 p.m.
Buy a Membership at the Rink and Skate for Free
Or
Pay $2.00 to Skate
Membership Fees
- Family - $30.00;
- Single Adult (18 and over) - $15.00;
- Senior (55 and over) - $5.00.
Membership Benefits
Individuals who show their membership card will have free use of Commonwealth Recreation Centre at 11000 Stadium Road on Saturdays (until August 29, 2020) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Includes: salt water fitness pool, waterslide and aquatic climbing wall, saltwater whirlpool and steam room, fitness centre, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts. Multiple discounts from businesses and 20% discount at city recreation facilities.
Hours
- Monday to Friday - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday - 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Note: Rink may close if weather is -20 C (with wind chill)
Paul, our Ice Manager, makes one of the best outdoor ice rinks in Edmonton. Come out and get some exercise. Play shinny hockey or just skate to the beautiful Christmas music!
Jasper Gates Redevelopment Public Information Session
On Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the West End Christian Reformed Church (10015-149 Street), Planning will present RioCan's final proposal for their Jasper Gates redevelopment. This rezoning will be presented to city council at the February 4th public hearing. Unfortunately, RioCan would not consider our community league's compromise and reduce the tower heights and density.
Open House and Public Information Session:
Council Bylaw and Administration Report:
http://sirepub.edmonton.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=2579&doctype=agenda&itemid=79315
Community Connector
Presented by Councillor Andrew Knack, you’re invited to participate in the first ever Community Connector on Saturday, February 1st 2020 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre (9629 176 St NW).
Community Connector is an opportunity for citizens to share what they believe their community strengths to be and what we can do collectively to improve our communities while learning about local organizations.
As well, there will be a presentation from Police Chief McFee on Community Safety, with closing remarks from REACH’s Jan Fox.
Organizations that service Ward 1 and all of Edmonton will be there to participate in the event discussions as an integrated approach to strengthen capacity for collaboration.
If you are interested in attending the event please sign up via the eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-connector-tickets-88520458073?ref=estw) or email Rajah.Maggay@edmonton.ca