Welcome to our latest community update. We have several important announcements regarding local safety, upcoming construction projects, and a special weekend event for our members.
Virtual Membership Drive: Special Weekend Rates
This year, to ensure the safety of our volunteers and residents during the ongoing pandemic, we will not be hosting our traditional membership drive at the hall. However, your support is more important than ever. Membership fees are vital for maintaining our community facilities, including our hall, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and skating rinks.
To support our residents during these challenging times, we are offering a Special Membership Rate for one weekend only on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th:
- Family: $20.00
- Single (18+): $5.00
- Senior (55+): $5.00
Additionally, the EFCL has generously agreed to waive the online administration fee for this weekend only! After September 20th, rates will return to $30 for families and $15 for singles, plus a $5 online fee.
Why join? Membership perks include free use of our ice rink, discounts at City of Edmonton recreation facilities, and savings at various local businesses and the UofA Tech Centre. View the full list of benefits here.
Ready to join? Purchase your membership on Sept 19-20 at efcl.org/membership-purchase/.
Fireworks Regulations: Setting the Record Straight
There has been some misinformation circulating regarding fireworks, including rumors of exorbitant fees or total bans. We want to clarify that these rumors are not true. If you are interested in using fireworks on your private residential property, please [click here to read the official guidelines](files/news/Fireworks-Permit-Update 6_25_2020.pdf) and learn about permit requirements.
Neighborhood Crime & Safety Update
Bicycle theft remains a significant issue in Edmonton, with bikes being taken from garages, yards, and racks. We strongly encourage you to register your bikes for free at bikeindex.org. This database is used by the Edmonton Police Service to recover stolen property.
West Jasper Place: Over the last 60 days, there were two reported garage break-ins and 11 reported assaults. Please ensure your garage is locked and valuables are out of sight. Sherwood: Recent reports include two license plate thefts and two thefts from vehicles. No violent crimes were reported in the last 60 days. Stay vigilant and keep your vehicles clear of valuables.
99 Avenue Sanitary Trunk Rehabilitation
A construction notice has been issued for the upcoming rehabilitation project. Our community will be affected in two stages:
- Stage One (Site #6): 99 Avenue and 150 Street. Construction is estimated from Summer 2021 to early 2022.
- Stage Two: Rehabilitation along 99 Avenue (from 142 St to 151 St) scheduled for 2022-2023.
Read the full construction notice here.
Stay Active with YMCA at Home
Looking for ways to stay active? YMCA at Home offers FREE virtual programming for all ages, including workouts and wellness resources created by volunteers across Canada.
Visit www.ymcahome.ca to get started, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.