Obviously we're hooked on our neighbourhood and the businesses that call Ritchie home. With that in mind, we've decided to give a little love to some of our locals. First up is Shear Instinct located in Ritchie Four Corners.
Specialising in colouring and nails, Shear Instinct offers services for women, men, and children in their professional salon. The salon is a favorite destination for hair and nail services in Ritchie and the surrounding area and the crew has just expanded - adding Tamara Johnson who made the wise choice to relocate from Bonnie Doon to Ritchie!
With the holidays approaching there has never been a better time to treat yourself and get a little fancy! Call 780.988.6133 to book an appointment.
Ritchie Connects with Abundant Communities Edmonton!
Last month we had an Abundant Communities presentation at the hall. It was great to learn more about this City of Edmonton initiative which seeks to build a culture of connection one neighbourly conversation at a time.
In the spirit of connection, we promise to keep you posted on our progress in this area but in the meantime, feel free to check out new Abundant Communities section on our website and our Welcome to Ritchie Facebook page.
FREE Learn to Skate!
Okay, so there isn't any snow or ice yet...but we are pretty certain it will be coming soon enough. Come to the RCL rink on the following days for some free learn to skate drop-in lessons:
- Feb 4 2:30-5:30 pm
- Feb 11 2:30-5:30 pm
- Feb 18 2:30-5:30 pm
FREE SWIM
Community League Swim! Change of location and time due to Bonnie Doon year-long renovation. This change will be in effect until the end of December. Show your Ritchie Community League Membership and gain free entry at:
Mill Woods Recreation Centre
7207 - 28 Ave
Saturdays: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Please note that Mill Woods pool will be closed from January 2 to March 15.
Be sure to check the January newsletter for the Community League Swim pool location during that time.
Year Round Green Shack!
That's right! If you like to play games, do cool crafts and hang with other kids Hazeldean is the place to be.
December 12 - January 8
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 6:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00-5:00pm.
Ages: 6-12 years (children under 6 must be supervised by a parent or guardian)
FREE PRESENTATION ON ABUNDANT COMMUNITIES
Wish to turn strangers into neighbors? Could Ritchie be the next Abundant Community in Edmonton?
JOIN US FOR A FREE PRESENTATION ON ABUNDANT COMMUNITIES: Tuesday November 29, 7:30-9 pm.
Abundant Communities Edmonton (ACE) is a grassroots initiative that works to build a culture of connection, one neighbourly conversation at a time.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
If you are interested in childcare, please let us know in the comments or send us a private message.
Let's make Ritchie even better!
For more information, visit: https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/for_communities/abundant-community-edmonton.aspx (or click the image above).
So This is Christmas - the musical
FREE TICKETS with a Ritchie Community League Membership
Call or email to reserve at info@C3churchedmonton.com or 780-436-8020
*Limited Quantity
Synopsis: So This is Christmas the Musical tells the classic nativity story from the perspective of characters in modern day Edmonton. Mary, a young student, finds herself in a difficult spot when an angel tells her she is pregnant with the Son of God. What will Joseph think? How will her friends react? What will the leaders in the church say? And her PARENTS?! This witty, relevant and touching show features rewrites of popular songs from a wide variety of bands and artists, including The Beatles, Madonna and A Great Big World. Join us this Christmas season.
2016 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
PERFORMANCE DATES:
NOVEMBER 30TH – 7:00PM
DECEMBER 1ST – 7:00PM
DECEMBER 2ND – 7:00PM
DECEMBER 3RD: MATINEE – 1:00PM EVENING SHOW 7:00PM
NOTE: The Saturday night show is NOT sold out. We hope to have this issue resolved quickly.
TICKET INFORMATION
Adult – $15
Student (with valid ID) – $12
Child (12 – 2 yrs) – $5
All ticket sales support Hope Mission’s 24/7 Rescue Van.
Purchase tickets here!
Ritchie Halloween 2016 Pics...
Send in your Halloween pics to:
spooky@ritchie-league.com
Mill Creek Water Quality Study
As part of ongoing efforts to improve stormwater quality across Edmonton, the City is working to address quality and erosion issues in Mill Creek. The north section of Mill Creek starts north of Argyll Road and ends at the junction of Connors and Scona Roads. The southern portion of Mill Creek was diverted into a tunnel at 75 Street when the surrounding industrial area was developed in the 1960s and 1970s. The waster in the tunnel then flows into Mill Creek north of Argyll Road.
To continue improving water quality in Mill Creek, the City has considered oil and grit separators, stormwater ponds, wetlands and sewer diversions along or near the north section of Mill Creek. These options were presented at an open house on June 9, 2016. Since then, project staff have evaluated these water quality improvement and erosion reduction options.
The City is considering the following improvements:
- Installing oil and grit separators at strategic locations to improve water quality.
- Creating a small stormwater pond or wetland feature just north of Argyll Road.
- Constructing a new stormwater sewer to diver high flows.
City staff are now seeking our feedback to determine the best way forward. Ritchie residents are encouraged to share their thoughts at a second public meeting.
Thursday, November 3
C3 Church - 9425-76 Ave
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
More information about the project can be found online. Between Nov 3-18 people will also be able to complete an online survey.
Children's Language Study
A Few Snow Tips From the City!
Winter sidewalk maintenance - Keep Your Sidewalks Safe
Snow and ice on sidewalks is hazardous for everyone. People with limited mobility, seniors, children and parents with strollers (and even those with no mobility limitations at all) may be severely injured from a fall on ice or snow.
Uncleared walkways can also make it difficult for those who deliver services in our city—mail carriers, meter readers, delivery drivers and emergency personnel—to do their jobs safely. In fact, each year, hospitals and doctors’ offices are filled with people young and old who have slipped and fallen on poorly maintained sidewalks.
What is my role?
Community Standards Bylaw 14600 requires homeowners and tenants to clear snow and ice from every walk and driveway on or beside their property. Don’t forget about any other properties they own, including derelict and vacant buildings--they may have sidewalks that need to be shovelled too.
Use sand or ice-melting products to start the clearing process if you can’t shovel immediately after a snowfall. The fine for failing to clear sidewalks within 48 hours of the last snowfall is $100, so save yourself the money and get it done!
My neighbours haven’t been shovelling their walk. What can I do?
If you have a concern about a neighbour's uncleared walk:
- Discuss the concern directly with your neighbour.
- Be a Snow Angel by offering to help them keep it clear if needed. Find out more at edmonton.ca/snowangels.
- Record the address of the violation and a description of the problem if you can't resolve the problem directly with your neighbour.
- Call 311 or register a complaint online at edmonton.ca. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number and the details of your concern in case your testimony is required in court.*
*Complaints are accepted between November 1 and May 1, and only when it has not snowed for at least 48 hours.
Learn more about sidewalk snow maintenance at edmonton.ca/wintersidewalks
Winter Roads 101
No matter what the weather does, you have places to go, and the City of Edmonton works hard to help you get there. The City has a comprehensive roadway maintenance program to help keep traffic moving safely in the winter months.
Read on to learn the basics of the winter road maintenance program, and what you can do to help keep Edmonton mobile.
When will streets be sanded?
Sanding is the City’s first line of defense against slippery, unsafe roads. Streets are sanded as required to provide traction.
When will the main streets be plowed?
Plowing begins on main roads when 3 cm of snow has accumulated and more snow is forecasted. Roads are plowed in this order:
- Highways;
- Freeways;
- Main arterial roads;
- Bus collector routes.
During a major plowing event -- after about 10 cm has accumulated on the ground -- you can check plowing status using the interactive map at edmonton.ca/winterroads.
When will my neighbourhood roads be bladed?
Ritchie community roads are always bladed on Thursdays, regardless of which day of the week the blading cycling begins.
Blading of residential roads is initiated once a snowpack of about 5 cm has built up. But, it doesn’t begin until highways, freeways, main arterial roads and bus collector routes have been plowed.
Swanky Ritchie Swag
Now that fall has arrived, it is time to layer up! Our new Ritchie t-shirts ($25.00) and hoodies ($50.00) will keep you nice 'n' toasty! With all proceeds going to the new hall, there has never been a better time to show your neighbourhood pride. We've got lots of sizes and will happily deliver in the Ritchie area.