Community News
Volunteer Tree Planting Initiative
Interested in supporting a project to plant trees in our community? The Root for Trees Program is the City of Edmonton's volunteer tree planting initiative. Help plant native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Bookings for the program start March 31, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. For more information message rootfortrees@edmonton.ca.
Wanted: Unused Skates for Local Families
Do you have some skates that can be used by local families to try out skating? We are having some free local community skates and would like to be able to offer kids skates for those new to skating. Please bring your unwanted skates to the Orchards Club House (4059 Orchards Dr. SW) or drop off at 1320 69 St. SW.
Community Input Sought for Pop Up Dog Park Location
The City of Edmonton is launching a Pop-Up Dog Park Program in spring 2023
What is a Pop-up Dog Park?
A Pop-up Dog Park is a temporary dog park for neighbourhoods underserved by existing off-leash areas. They will be located primarily on City parkland and will be in place from approximately April - October, depending on weather. The parks will be operated and maintained by the City with etiquette/boundary signage, garbage cans and dog waste bag dispensers.
Where will they be located?
For our neighborhoods there are several locations being considered. Neighbourhood and location criteria for pop-up dog parks are available here and take into account the number of licenced dogs and proximity to existing off-leash areas, as well as prior location suggestions
Any pop-up dog parks within a park site that is shared with playgrounds and sport fields, or located adjacent to arterial roads and environmentally sensitive areas, are intended to be fully or partially enclosed using temporary metal fencing.
Evaluation
The City will evaluate public feedback during operation of the pop-up dog park, and site evaluations. The pop-ups could potentially be made permanent with limited infrastructure.
Community Input
Prior to installation of the pop-up dog parks, limited engagement will take place with community leagues, utility companies, City of Edmonton staff and local residents to assist with decision making around which pop-up dog park locations are most suitable. Once the pop-up dog parks are operational there will be ongoing opportunities for Edmontonians to provide feedback.
Here is the map of the potential locations
How to Provide your Input
If you have feedback can you relay to the Horizon Community League at communications@horizoncommunityleague.com or directly to the City of Edmonton at offleash@edmonton.ca
Community Profile
Scott Lummer, Amateur Meteorologist
Did you know that Summerside has an amateur meteorologist?
Meet Scott Lummer who has lived in Summerside for over seven years. Scott regularly shares information gathered from his backyard weather station to the Horizon Facebook group and at http...Upcoming Events
Community League Meetings
Meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:30 PM at the Orchards Residents Association Club House (4059 Orchards Drive SW). Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Apr 20, 2023
- May 18, 2023
- Jun 15, 2023
- Sep 21, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023
- Nov 16, 2023
There are no other events on the calendar right now. Please check back again soon.
