Ritchie Community
BACK TO THE BEGINNING...
The land on which we live, work and play is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous groups. Today, it remains home to Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Métis and other Indigenous peoples. The Ritchie Community League acknowledges that we are all beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty.
Named after the original owner of the Ritchie Mill and former mayor of the City of Strathcona, our neighbourhood is now home to more than 4,100 people. Over time, the neighbourhood has continued to evolve. We have an eclectic mix of distinct wartime houses, vintage bungalows and contemporary new builds.
As Edmonton has grown, the benefits of centrally located Ritchie have become clear. Ours is a much sought after, mature community that is exceptionally young at heart.
WHERE ON EARTH?
Our community’s boundaries are as follows:
South: north side of 72 Avenue
North: south side of Whyte Avenue
East: Mill Creek Ravine
West: centre of Gateway Boulevard
Crime Report
Check out was has happened in and around the area with the EPS crime map.
LOCAL ASSETS
Ritchie is an ideally positioned hub of activity with unmistakable flair. Take a peek under the canopy of our tree-lined streets and you’ll find a sense of neighbourhood pride, contagious community energy and some pretty sweet local spots.
Latest News
We’ve tried to capture some of the great things going on in our community in one convenient spot. Check back here often to see fresh info about fun upcoming events, new opportunities, and impressive local achievements.
Parks and Playgrounds
Mill Creek Ravine
A beautiful ravine with paved trails leading north to the river and south as far as 23 Avenue. There is an off-leash dog area throughout, with rough trails winding through it all.
The construction on 76 Avenue has impacted access to the ravine on either side. Please stay safe and pay attention to the barricades!
Ritchie Playground
Spray Deck and Rink/Courts (77 Avenue and 97 Street) - from skating in the winter, pickleball and sand toys in the summer, and beautiful trees all year round, Ritchie Park hall has something for everyone. Located immediately behind Ritchie Hall, the park benefits from free parking and bike racks.
Lilliput Park
A playground and open space for kids to play (97 Street and 74 Avenue)
Schools
Ècole J.H. Picard
Edmonton Catholic School Board has this school on board for Modernization! This is great news for this school that has been part of the community for over 50 years. The school now hosts a day care (Sunflowers Montessori) all the way up to Grade 12 students in one building- all in French immersion.
http://www.jhpicard.ecsd.net/
Ècole Joseph Moreau
This school is run by the Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord and is open to Francophone Junior High students.
http://www.jm.centrenord.ab.ca/
Escuela Mill Creek School
Edmonton Public Schools runs this Spanish Bilingual School that also has a daycare on site (Mill Creeks Finest Child Care), a preschool- Caminitos Playschool and regular school from Kindergarten to Grade 6. This school feeds to McKernan school where kids can continue their Spanish Education and complete it at Strathcona High School.
http://millcreek.epsb.ca/
Hazeldean School
Hazeldean School is part of Edmonton Public Schools and is the designated site for regular programming for people living in Ritchie. We are a small Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 school with skilled educators, a thriving learning community and a big heart. Bussing may be available for students the Ritchie area.
http://hazeldean.epsb.ca/