Rossdale News for September 2023

Thank you Rossdale!

Thank you so much to everyone who responded to the call for household donations for the young Ukrainian family that had been staying in Rossdale. Anastasia, Ivanka and Bodrun were overwhelmed with the kindness of Rossdale residents. The children were overjoyed to have some toys and the donated goods meant that Anastasia can begin to set up a home. 

The family was not able to take everything but we have ensured the balance will go to other displaced Ukrainian people via the Free Store or to others hosted by Colleen and Orest in Rossdale. 

First board meeting - in person

The first board meeting with two new members will be September 19th at 7 p.m at the Rossdale hall. The community is welcome to attend.

Free family movies

The downtown library puts on free movies in their theatre 3 days a week (Wednesday/Friday/Sunday).  No tickets required.

View upcoming films

Discounts at City recreation centres

Get Access to all City of Edmonton fitness centres, pools, gyms and more!

Valid for youth ages 8 - 17 on weekdays only. Must scan in or drop in between 1 - 5:30pm

Visit edmonton.ca/AfterschoolYouthPass for more information.

For those 65 and over, you can visit any City of Edmonton recreation or leisure centre from 11:30 - 1:00 for just $3.50/person. Learn more.

Coyote awareness

As we share the river valley with wildlife, there are coyotes around. Keep small pets on a leash, keep your distance, and clap your hands should you encounter a coyote while on a walk.

Household items needed for a Ukrainian family in Rossdale

Image: Tina Hartung / @tinahartung Unsplash

Neighbours, we are looking for donations of household items for a young Ukrainian family that has been staying in Rossdale.

A mom and her two children aged 2 and 5 have been hosted by a Rossdale family and are now ready to move into an unfurnished home. They have very little so if you have anything specifically for the kitchen, bed linens or toys in your home that could be donated please drop it off at the Rossdale hall on 96 Ave between 4 pm and 5 pm Sunday August 27 or between 5 pm and 6 pm Monday August 28.

So far the host family has sourced twin beds, a queen mattress and pillows. More furniture may be sourced tomorrow so for now we are focussing on kitchen items, linens and toys.

If you have anything you can spare please bring to the hall on times set out above or email lynn.parish@shaw.ca if you need another drop off time. Thank you!

Yoga in Rossdale / Fall Sessions

Image: LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR / Unsplash

We are excited to offer Yoga in Rossdale again this fall at the Little Flower School House.  We have two new instructors, Patty and Vera who will be sharing the teaching and both come with loads of experience. Classes will start on September 11 and go to December 11,  with no classes on October 9th and November 27.  We will be offering both a strength class and a relaxation class, the description is below. There are a total of 12 classes this session and we are offering the full 12 for $180.00 of 6 sessions for $90. 00.  Class size will be limited to 12 people and registration is only for Rossdale residents.  If there is still room in the class by September 4th, we will open the class to nonresidents.

Yoga for Strength 6:00pm-7:15pm
These slow moving, challenging classes are perfect if you are looking to build stamina and strength along with increased mobility. While this is not a typical flow class, it does include some flow-like sequences that are easily modified for individual needs.  

Yoga for Relaxation 7:30pm-8:45pm
These all-level classes are a great way to venture into a new yoga practice and/or compliment your existing exercise regime. Each class combines a variety of functional mobility exercises with breath work, relaxation techniques, and feel-good stretching.  

 

The equipment needed for both classes will be blocks, straps, a yoga mat and a blanket. 

 

If you are interested in registering, please email Jane at jhowden@telus.net.  

A friendly reminder for this Sunday, June 25th

First, a community Concert with Martin Kerr

Martin Kerr

Come for a free community concert, local musician Martin Kerr will be playing.

Location: Rossdale Green Space next to the Community Garden 
10135 – 96 Ave – south of the community hall!

Date/Time: June 25th at 2 pm
Admission: FREE

• Please bring your own lawn/camp chairs. blanket, etc.
*Refreshments and snacks will be provided by the Rossdale Community League, this is a no alcohol event.

Then, the Rossdale AGM in the Rossdale Hall

Following the concert

The Rossdale AGM at 3:00 pm in the Rossdale Hall.

The following positions are vacant for your consideration,

President - 1 year

 Vice President - 2 years

 Hall Manager - 2 years

 Secretary - 1 year

 (2) Members-at-large

Military Helicopter Flyover at RE/MAX Field

Source: Russel Sutherland / Unsplash

The Riverhawks have just learned that the game ball for Friday hight’s game will be delivered to RE/MAX Field by a military helicopter. They apologize for the late notice, but military officials warned that they would not know whether this would go ahead until just a few days before the event.

Note that this commitment also entails a flyover practice run on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

Game Day Commitment:

Friday, June 16, 1845 - 1915 Time Frame

Rehearsal:

Wednesday, June 14, 1430 - 1730 Time Frame

OR

Thursday June 15, 1300 - 1700 Time Frame

Riverhawks - Rossdale Newsletter

The Riverhawks distributed a newsletter in Rossdale a couple of weeks back. In case you missed it or misplaced it we’ve scanned it and made it available below.

Rossdale News for May 19, 2023

Rossdale / May 2023

Last RCL Meeting before AGM - May 23, 2023

The last RCL meeting before the AGM will be held Tuesday May 23, 2023 at 7:30pm via Zoom.

Rossdale Community Survey

We are seeking feedback for initiatives to enhance a sense of community and programs that may support residents and their families. A short form has been created for your input.

Road Closures affecting Rossdale

The City of Edmonton will begin permanent closure of Rossdale Road from 101 Street to 103 Street starting mid-May/early June. Removing the westbound lane on Rossdale Road will help simplify the Bellamy Hill/Rossdale Road intersection, making it safer for those who utilize this road. Construction is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2023.

The Shack is back - Green Shack that is!

Hit the link below for information regarding the Rossdale Green Shack for 2023.

An excellent opportunity to give Lawn Bowling a try!

Royal Lawn Bowling is having an OPEN HOUSE. This is a FREE event!

WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 2023 TIME: 10 am – 4 pm
WHERE: On the lower lawn, south of the AB Legislature Building (Parking available by the Terrace Building at 9515-107 Street)

Lawn Bowling is a fun outdoor game of strategy and accuracy that can be easily learned. Please wear flat soled shoes and bring a FRIEND!

Rossdale News for May 7, 2023

NOTICE OF Rossdale AGM

The Rossdale AGM will held on June 25th at 3:00, Little Flower School (Rossdale Community Hall).

There will be elections for a number of positions including president and  secretary. More details to come including a concert following the AGM.

A donation of $2000 to the Edmonton Food Bank was made from proceeds of the last casino. Thank you to everyone who volunteered.

Looking for help with spring clean up?

There are a number of Ukrainian refugees temporarily living in Rossdale as they establish a new life in Edmonton. They are eager to make a few extra dollars doing spring yard cleanup, cleaning homes, laundry, and minor home repairs such as drywalling and painting. If you have a need please call Orest at (780) 906-9237.

Also, there is a constant need for household items like pots, pans, plates, cooking utensils, bedding, towels and furniture such as mattresses, tables and sofas.  If you’re in a position to donate any items to the refugees contact Orest (780) 906-9237.

Rossdale Street Sweeping

Note that the City of Edmonton has scheduled the Rossdale street sweeping for the week of May 15. Remember to keep your cars off the streets where possible to facilitate the work.

ROSSDALE TIK TOK VIDEO

Our neighbourhood has been featured in a short Tik Tok video!

Yoga at the Rossdale Hall

YOGA REMINDER!  

Hello!

Friendly reminder the next session of yoga runs from March 27 to June 12th, with no classes on April 10, and May 22.

There are two offerings: Strength class at 6:00 pm and Relaxation at 7:30.  

With a number of people starting vacations, we are pleased to offer 2 options, a 5 class pass for $75.00 or 10 classes for $150.00.

There will be no refunds once you have purchased a pass.

If you know other people that are interested, please forward this email to them.  Rossdale community members will be given preference if the class is full.

Please notify Jane at (jhowden@telus.net) if you are interested,  Payment is required by March 22. 

Registration fees need to be e-transferred to bunting@shaw.ca,  password rossdaleyoga

Rossdale News Update for February 18, 2023

Coyote on Rossdale porch - February 2023

Coyotes have been making themselves at home on some residents front lawns and porches. Please be mindful with your pets and please do not feed these wild animals to encourage their presence within the neighbourhood.

PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES IN NORTH ROSSDALE

There is a proposed rezoning of land in North Rossdale. This link shows the plans for future development. There is currently no date for any Council hearing on the rezoning.

If you have any thoughts on the plans please e-mail the community league board by messaging to Lynn.parish@shaw.ca.

Free Sand for your Sidewalk!

The City supplies free sand for icy sidewalks. The bin is located on the south side of the community hall.  Bring your own scoop and pail.

Community Garden - 2023 Season

Are you interested in joining the Rossdale Community Garden this year? Visit the Rossdale.ca/garden on this website for online registration. Gardening season starts in May.

February RCL Meeting

The monthly RCL meeting will be moved to February 28th at 7:00pm via zoom. Click on the following link to join.

STOLEN ITEMS - RECOVERED!

There were a number of stolen items recovered from a recent theft. Police are in possession of the items - mostly tech, if you believe these to be yours contact the EPS directly.

BENEFIT FOR BOYLE STREET COMMUNITY SERVICES

The University of Alberta Rotaract Club is hosting their annual fundraiser gala, Rotaraction For Change (R4C). This year’s R4C fundraiser will be supporting Boyle Street Community Services. Each year, Boyle Street serves over 12,000 people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

You can purchase tickets for the gala here: tiny.one/rotaract4change, and you can also support by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets here: tiny.one/rotaract4changeraffle.

 When: Saturday, March 4th, 7:00-9:30 PM

Where: Hazeldean Community League, 9630 66 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4W9

Why: To raise money for Boyle Street Community Services

Notice of 2022 AGM - Rossdale Community League

The 2022 Annual General Meeting
of the
Rossdale Community League will be held:

Day / Date:

Time:

Where:

TUESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2022

6:00 PM

ROSSDALE HALL

Please note if the weather permits we will meet on the deck, otherwise we will be inside.  We will plan for a short efficient meeting.

Bylaw amendment

Please also note proposed bylaw change which must be passed by the general membership to be effective.

Motion: To amend Bylaw 8.2 of the Rossdale Community League Bylaws as follows:

Current: The fiscal year end will be March 31

Proposed amendment; The fiscal year end will be December 31. 

The following Executive Positions are available; please consider helping.

President (1 year), Vice President (2 years), Treasurer (2 years), Facilities Director  (2 years), Secretary (1 year), One Member at large (1 year))

August 19 - Community Updates

Reminder regarding the Chloe Albert Concert

Chloe Albert will perform in the Community Garden Area Sunday, August 21 at 4:00 pm

Rossdale Community League - Annual General Meeting - Save the Date

The upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 20, time and location TBD.

Please note the following Executive positions will need to be filled:

  • Vice President (2 year term)

  • Treasurer (2 year term)

  • Hall Manager (2 year term)

  • (3) Members-at-large (2 year term)

  • President (1 year)

  • Secretary (1 year)

Please consider volunteering for one of these positions.  Our Executive is an integral part of our community’s liaison with the City and the community-at-large.  We need engaged and knowledgeable residents to assist in ensuring that Rossdale’s interests and concerns are represented. On our website, there are descriptions for most of these positions. 

Gondola – Council votes not to lease city land to gondola project

City Council unanimously passed a motion that Administration prepare a report to Committee that:

  1. Outlines a potential governance structure that empowers Indigenous MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) partners and community with historical and cultural connections to Rossdale to provide direct input on the implementation of The River Crossing Business Plan; Touch the Water; and future development on the Rossdale Flats location; and

  2. Summarize the City of Edmonton’s current approach to private development and land use on locations of special, spiritual, or historical significance.

Yoga Resumes at Rossdale Hall

Monday Evening Yoga

Classes will begin on September 12th (No classes Oct 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st) to December 12th. Class size will be limited to 12 people per class.

Yoga for Strength 6:00pm-7:15pm

These slow moving, challenging classes are perfect if you are looking to build stamina and strength along with increased mobility. While this is not a typical flow class, it does include some flow-like sequences that are easily modified for individual needs.

Yoga for Relaxation 7:30pm-8:45pm

These gentle, all-level classes are a great way to venture into a new yoga practice and/or compliment your existing exercise regime. Each class combines a variety of functional mobility exercises with breath work, relaxation techniques, and feel- good stretching.

Cost:
Cost for full 10 week session: $150 includes GST

Registration:

Please register in advance by emailing Jane Squire Howden at jhowden@telus.net. Cut off for Rossdale resident registration is September 5. After that date classes will be opened up to people outside of Rossdale. All monies for yoga need to be e-transferred of $150.00 to bunting@shaw.ca and use the password rossdaleyoga for deposits please. There is no other payment option available at this time and there will be no drop ins.

QE Pool 100th Year Anniversary

The Queen Elizabeth pool is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. They are hosting a special event on Monday August 22.

Rossdale updates for this week

A message from Lynn Parish, Rossdale Community League Vice President regarding the proposed gondola.

The conditional lease agreement for the Prairie Sky (PS) gondola will be before City Council for a vote on August 15. This agreement gives PS the ability to lease land for the gondola towers and potentially other commercial ventures if they are able to satisfy regulatory requirements such as rezoning. 

The gondola impacts Rossdale because two towers will be situated here , one in North Rossdale and one by the power plant. 

I listened to the debate and presenters when the issue was before Executive Committee last week. Issues I heard raised included viability, concern about disrespect for the indigenous burial ground, noise, parking, disruption of the river valley and the legal structure of the agreement itself. To date there has been no detailed impact assessment on the gondola so much is unknown. PS did acknowledge there would be parking in Rossdale. 

The Rossdale Community League has written to Council to express concern about the lack of information and consultation. 

Given the impact to Rossdale, If you wish to let Council know how you feel by Monday- positive or negative - you can email councillors at 

council@edmonton.ca

Or individually as follows: 

aaron.paquette@edmonton.ca
amarjeet.sohi@edmonton.ca
andrew.knack@edmonton.ca
anne.stevenson@edmonton.ca
ashley.salvador@edmonton.ca
erin.rutherford@edmonton.ca
jennifer.rice@edmonton.ca
jo-anne.wright@edmonton.ca
karen.principe@edmonton.ca
keren.tang@edmonton.ca
michael.janz@edmonton.ca
sarah.hamilton@edmonton.ca
tim.cartmell@edmonton.ca

Free concert for Rossdale residents - August 21

Chloe Albert,acclaimed local musician will be performing on Sunday, August 21 at 4:00 in the Epcor land/community garden area.

EPL Lunchtime Concert Series

Rossdale Concert: Chloe Albert

The RCL Executive was successful in obtaining a grant from the City of Edmonton to host a mini-concert series. Chloe Albert will perform in the Community Garden Area

Sunday, August 21 at 4:00 pm

Chloe has been a staple in the Edmonton music scene since the release of her debut Canadian Folk Music Award winning album “Dedicated State” in 2008. Her sophomore album “Dreamcatcher” earned her more critical acclaim with a JUNO Award nomination for Adult Contemporary Album of the year, a Western Canadian Music Award nomination, and multiple Edmonton Music Awards, rooting her as an important figure in the Canadian song-writing landscape. In the years to follow, Chloe was asked to open for world class artists like K.D. Lang, Lyle Lovett, and has been a repeat performer at the prestigious Edmonton Folk Musical Festival.The wisdom and experience gained from years leading up to her soon-to-be-released new album are evident as she showcases her adeptness in spanning genre and style.

Chloe will be leaving our city in the fall so this might be the last opportunity to see her perform live in Edmonton. Hope you can join us for some summer fun and music.

There are some guidelines that we will have to adhere to, namely:

• We were concerned that Linear Park may not have sufficient capacity to host the concert, thus, Epcor has graciously agreed to allow us to use the open space, immediately adjacent to the community garden, for this event

• There will be no tickets issued. Unfortunately, the event is only open to residents of Rossdale and not the general public. ID will be required to be presented as individuals gain entry through the garden gate. Please, only 2 guests/friends allowed per Rossdale household and guests/friends must be in the company of the resident when entering the community garden area

• No seating will be provided. Please bring your own lawn/camp chairs. blanket, etc.

• Please bring your own water, snacks, refreshments, etc. . **This is an alcohol free event**

• For this event, please be advised that the parking will not be allowed at the community hall due to having to access electricity from the Hall to the community garden with multiple power cords.

• There will be no access to washrooms as the Hall will be rented.

• We love them and they’re part of our family but sadly our 4-legged friends are not allowed within the Epcor fenced area.

There will be another concert September  16 with Joe Nolan.  Details to be confirmed. 

These concerts are due to volunteer fundraising efforts and a City of Edmonton grant.

Reminder re. EPCOR's Flood Mitigation Pop-up - Saturday July 23

EPCOR can help you minimize the risk of flooding on your property from a heavy rain fall event. Book a free inspection with one of their flood prevention advisors to help identify individual property risks and recommendations to mitigate those risks.

Visit the EPCOR pop-up booth before Saturday’s Edmonton Riverhawks baseball game to book an inspection or ask questions about our Flood Prevention Program

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Outside the main doors at RE/MAX Field

Rossdale Music - Call for volunteers!

Do you like live music? As many of you will know, we used to have the “Rossdale Concert Series” that was organized and coordinated by a dedicated team of volunteers. They retained local artists who would then perform at the Little Flower Community Hall -- tickets were sold, snacks and drinks were consumed as we listened to some of the great sounds from Edmonton’s superb and talented artist community.

Then, covid happened ....

After a hiatus of almost three years, we have the opportunity to revive that experience once again.

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