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Woodvale Community League OCTOBER Updates
You’re invited to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM at the Mill Woods Golf Course.This is more than just a meeting—it’s a chance to connect with neighbours, celebrate what’s happening in our community, hear what’s ahead, and have a voice in the future of Woodvale.
Interested in getting more involved? We’re always looking for neighbours who want to help make Woodvale an even better place to live. If you’ve ever thought about joining the Woodvale Community League Board, this is a great opportunity to learn more, meet the people involved, and discover how you can contribute. Whether you have lots of experience or simply have ideas and a heart for our community, we’d love to have you consider getting involved!
Tuesday, October 20 • 7:00 PM
Mill Woods Golf Course
Come meet your neighbours, share your thoughts, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Bring a neighbour and come be part of what’s happening in Woodvale. We’ll see you there!
RULE #1: LICENSE YOUR PET
It's mandatory, it's their ID, and it's their fastest way home.
BARKS, BITES AND BIG PENALTIES
Stricter penalties for dog attacks, with penalties ranging from $250 to $3,000, and new rules for vicious dogs.
PAWSITIVE ACCESSIBILITY
Discounted license fees for seniors and people on income support, waived licensing fees for non-profit local animal rescues and small changes to license fees.
PAW-LEASE PUT MY SAFETY FIRST
Your pet's safety is your responsibility. Avoid animal welfare fines for:
- Unsafe transportation of an animal.
- Leaving an animal unattended (hot vehicles, cold weather) or in a yard without access to shelter.
BEE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR
New rules, regulations, and limits on backyard hens, beehives and rabbits.
Looking to learn more about the Animal Care and Control Bylaw? Please visit edmonton.ca/animalbylaw or email AnimalBylawRenewal@edmonton.ca
Community Connections
Millwoods Mosaic
Community League Memberships And Renewals Are Now Online
League memberships are still only $25 per household and are available at www.woodvale.org or from the League Office located at the Facility Building on the Mill Woods Golf Course (Call 780-462-2101 ext 3).
View all the benefits and sign up here:
https://www.woodvale.org/membership
Stay connected to Woodvale Community League by visiting our website www.woodvale.org
Woodvale Community League Day: Movie in the RinkJoin us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for an evening of family fun at Woodvale Community League Day. From 5:00–7:00 PM, enjoy face painters, mascots, games, and food trucks($). Then, grab your chairs and settle into the rink for a family movie under the evening sky.
The movie starts at 7:00 PM, and popcorn will be provided free for everyone attending the movie.
Event DetailsSaturday, September 19, 2026
Activities: 5:00–7:00 PM
Family Movie: 7:00 PM
- Face painters, mascots and games
- Food trucks with a variety of tasty meals available for purchase
- Free popcorn for the movie
Bring your own chairs & blankets
Come spend the evening with neighbours, friends and family for a fun community night at Woodvale.
Fall Transit Service Adjustments
School Routes and Trips: Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is looking forward to welcoming students back to transit as part of regular fall service adjustments. Beginning August 30, ETS will implement service adjustments to various bus routes and On Demand Transit, including the resumption of school routes and trips.
There are changes coming to some school specials, including major route adjustments, minor route adjustments (including route 664 in Walker) and school special cancellations due to low ridership and/or changing ridership patterns. You can see a list of all adjustments at edmonton.ca/SchoolSpecialBusRoutes.
Other changes for Ward Karhiio: ETS will be reassigning the following bus bays at the Mill Woods Transit Centre
- Route 509A will move from Bay O (#3915) to Bay F (#3906)
- Route 509B will move from Bay P (#3916) to Bay E (#3905)
- Route 517 will move from Bay F (#3906) to Bay C (#3903)
- Route 518 will move from Bay E (#3905) to Bay O (#3915)
- Route 521 will move from Bay C (#3903) to Bay P (#3916)
- Routes 509A, 509B, 518, & 521 will also reverse direction in the
- immediate vicinity of Mill Woods Transit Centre
All Fall adjustments are available at edmonton.ca/TransitServiceChanges, through 311 and by accessing trip planning tools (Google Maps, edmonton.ca/transit).
Interested in Serving on the Woodvale Board?
We’re looking for individuals who would like to get involved and help make a difference by serving on the Woodvale Board.
Our next board meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM at the Millwoods Golf Course. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to get involved, we’d love to have you join us!
Need help setting out your garbage? Try Assisted Waste today
Since 2010, Edmonton’s Assisted Waste Program has helped Edmontonians with limited mobility move their recycling, garbage and food scraps to the curb for collection. Edmontonians with temporary or long-term mobility challenges can apply for the following services:
- Curbside collectionResidents sort their waste into carts and bags. The collector moves them to the curb or alley for collection and returns the carts to their storage location afterward.
- Residents provide their sorted waste to the collector at their home. The collector places the waste in the appropriate carts, sets out the carts and bags for collection and returns the carts to their storage location afterward.
- Apartment and condo collectionCollectors pick up sorted waste from the resident’s door and take it to the property’s collection container for disposal
Learn more about the program and how to sign up at edmonton.ca/AssistedWaste.
Save the Date: Community League Day is Saturday September 19th
There are 163 community leagues in Edmonton, with 8 in Ward Karhiio. Wherever you live, there’s a league of volunteers giving their time to build a better city. Community League Day on Saturday September 19, is a chance to meet your league and find out what they can do for you. Meet neighbours, get your membership, and learn about programming and volunteer opportunities.
Many leagues are still in the process of planning their Community League Day events, You can find local events at efcl.org/community-league-day/, or by checking your local leagues website or social media throughout the next month.
Community Connections
Millwoods Mosaic
Community League Memberships And Renewals Are Now Online
League memberships are still only $25 per household and are available at www.woodvale.org or from the League Office located at the Facility Building on the Mill Woods Golf Course (Call 780-462-2101 ext 3).
View all the benefits and sign up here:
Woodvale Outdoor Rink Update
We are thrilled to share some exciting news—the multi-sport rink is officially re-opening! Over the past weeks, we’ve been working diligently to enhance this space, and we’re pleased to announce that the sport line painting has been completed. Even better, we’ve just installed pickleball nets, responding directly to your feedback from last year’s community survey. Pickleball was at the top of the list for desired improvements, and we’re delighted to deliver on that request.
To make the most of our rink, we’ve created a fresh layout: one half is dedicated to hockey and inline skating, while the other half is set up for pickleball. This new arrangement means more ways to play and enjoy the outdoors together. Please remember to bring your own equipment, as we encourage everyone to make the space their own.
A friendly reminder—no bikes or scooters, please. The rink’s surface isn’t designed for those activities, and we want to keep the newly painted sport lines in great condition for all users.
Thank you for your input and enthusiasm for our community spaces. We hope you enjoy the improved rink and look forward to seeing everyone out there soon!
Walk Your Block Photo Challenge!
As you participate in Walk Your Block #599, snap a photo of:
🌳 Your favourite green space
🐾 A walking companion
🌻 A beautiful garden
🏡 A unique feature in the neighbourhood
☀️ A great summer view
Share your photo in the comments and inspire others to get outside and explore!
Learn about the program: Walk Your Block Program
Submit your participation: Participation Form
📅 Our Community Walker Number is #599
📍 Woodvale Community
Let's see Woodvale through your eyes! 📷💙
Green Shack Programs
Children are invited to get active and join City Green Shack Leaders this summer for games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events! The free drop-in program is designed for children ages six to 12, but children of all ages are welcome. Children under six years of age can still participate if they have a parent or guardian with them. The 2026 Green Shacks program runs from June 29 to August 21.
In addition, the City has partnered with the Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Public Library and Sport Edmonton for additional programming at some Green Shack locations. There are 238 Green Shack sites this summer, and partnered locations are indicated on the online map. Learn more at www.edmonton.ca/greenshacks.
Mosquito Control Program - we need YOUR help!
With the heavy rain we’ve seen this season, our local mosquito population is becoming larger than usual. The City of Edmonton’s Mosquito Control program is working hard to keep our parks and outdoor spaces safe, healthy, and enjoyable.
Our Ditch and Ground Control teams have been on the move since April, treating roadside ditches and targeted habitats to control mosquitoes before they even hatch. We are also being much smarter about how we track them; the City now uses advanced carbon dioxide-baited traps to accurately target blood-seeking insects, rather than light traps that catch every helpful pollinator in sight.
While our crews are hard at work, we also need your help in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds. How can you help?
- Report any standing bodies of water that occur within residential areas by contacting 311. These are potential developmental sites for mosquito larvae. City crews will inspect sites and treat if required.
- Drain or fill low-lying areas that collect and retain water that mosquitoes can breed in.
- Items such as old tires, rain barrels or even eavestroughs can be a potential breeding site for some species of mosquitoes. These should be inspected regularly and drained if larvae are found.
- Store pails, buckets and other equipment in such a way that they do not collect rainwater and organic material.
- Keep ornamental pools, ponds and dugouts free of vegetation around the edges.
- Mosquito adults require shelter. Cutting tall grass, weeds and underbrush removes the areas of shade and high humidity that they need for survival.
For more information on the City’s mosquito program and how to protect yourself, visit edmonton.ca/mosquito.
Celebrate with us!
FREE Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday July 1st
8:30am-10:00am Rain or Shine
Come enjoy yard games, bouncy castle, and a free pancake breakfast
Life Church is at 4461 50ST NW
Green Shack Program Summer 2025
Summer Green Shack runs from July 2 to August 21; Monday to Friday
AM Program
Greenview School
5804 38 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 3P5
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
PM Program
Hillview School
355 Woodvale Rd E Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6L 2H2
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Children can join in on games, sport, crafts, music, drama and special events. A complete list of activities and special events may be posted on the side of Green Shacks each week. If there is a game or activity that peaks your child's interest that you would like to have included in programming, just ask the Program Leader. Program leaders will be hosting a variety of games, challenges and activities that are sure to get children active. Visit your neighbourhood Green Shack for more details.
City Website: https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/green-shacks 
Woodvale Rink Update
The Woodvale Rink is open for general sports use on the concrete surface. The rink is open 7 days a week from 9:00am to 9:00pm, until the end of August 2025. Hours are dependent on weather, and volunteer availability. The rink team can be contacted at woodvalecommunityrink@gmail.com for any questions or ideas. The rink is not available for private bookings.
Construction is starting on new active transportation routes in your area
The City of Edmonton is expanding Edmonton's active transportation network to provide people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds more choice in how they move around. The Active Transportation Network Expansion Program focuses on filling in missing links in the existing active transportation network including new city-wide district connectors within the redeveloping areas of the city (within Anthony Henday Drive).
Construction of the 2024 routes began in spring 2024, with most locations now open for use. Construction of a few locations is being carried forward to the 2025 construction season. Construction of the 2025 routes is starting in the coming weeks. Planning and design for the 2026 active transportation network expansion is underway. To view the map of 2024, 2025 and 2026 routes, please visit edmonton.ca/ActiveTransportation.
Attached you will find a copy of the construction bulletin that is being sent to residents and businesses near the route. We have also included some program information below to help you answer questions you may receive from your community league members:
- Active transportation matters. An expanded network will give Edmontonians access to routes that are safe, accessible and predictable.
- Edmonton is growing and the way we move around our city will change. The expanded active transportation network makes Edmonton a more vibrant, active city. It offers more choices in how people move around the city, whether bicycling, walking, running or rolling.
- Active transportation improves access for Edmontonians, offers travel options for commuters, reduces vehicle trips and traffic congestion for people that drive, and supports healthy minds and bodies. This makes Edmonton a more vibrant, active city, with different ways for everyone to get where they’re going.
- The expansion program focuses on filling in missing links in the city’s active transportation network to improve access for Edmontonians. It offers safe travel options for commuters, reduces vehicle trips and traffic congestion, and supports healthy minds and bodies.
- Once completed, Edmonton’s active transportation network will be a mix of city-wide and local neighbourhood routes. The new infrastructure will include protected bike lanes, shared pathways and local street bikeways.
- A network of approximately 200 routes was originally identified based on the City’s Bike Plan and Bike Plan Implementation Guide.
- Routes that will connect with the existing city network were prioritized for earlier work. These connections will make routes safer and easier to navigate.
- The prioritization framework considers connectivity, ridership potential, feasibility, constructability, equity and safety. Routes were prioritized to best provide a connected, city-wide network with the available funding.
- The active transportation network expansion designs were developed based on technical and safety requirements, City policies, The City Plan, targeted engagement where needed, and previous public engagement data collected during development of the Bike Plan.
Read Woodvale Community League's latest newsletter (below) to get updated on the latest news and activities in Woodvale.
Celebrate with us!
FREE Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday July 1st
8:30am-10:00am Rain or Shine
Come enjoy yard games, bouncy castle, and a free pancake breakfast
Life Church is at 4461 50ST NW
SAFE STREETS PROJECT
In Ward Karhiio, improvements to support traffic safety and safer streets are some of the top concerns from residents year after year. Speeding related injuries and fatalities have been in the headlines for the last week.
Safe Street infrastructure in our communities includes:
- Karhiio’s first Towards 40 Project at Watt Common and 54 Street/4 Ave, focusing on reducing excess speeding on residential roads. We also have one more Towards 40 Project slated for 2026 in Tweddle Place / Michaels Park.
- School Safety Upgrade projects to improve safe routes to schools at Shauna May Seneca and Corpus Christi
- A new Vision Zero Street Lab in Greenview. Participate in public engagement from May 13 - June 3 at edmonton.ca/StreetLabs.
- Rapid Flashing Beacons installed in Charlesworth (54 St SW & 6 Ave SW), Kameyosek (34 Ave & 71 St), Roper Industrial (Roper Rd & 70 St), and Walker (Watt Common SW & South of Ellerslie Rd SW)
- Adaptable Improvements installed in Ellerslie (Edwards Dr SW & 83 St SW AND Edwards Dr SW & 6 Ave SW), and Charlesworth (2 Ave SW & 64 St SW AND 62 St SW & 6 Ave SW)
- Pedestrian Signals installed at Mill Woods Town Centre (28 Ave & Youville Dr E), and Strathcona Industrial Park (34 Ave & 92 St)
- Speed Tables to reduce speeding installed in Walker (Watt Blvd near Welsh Dr), Charlesworth (Charlesworth Dr SW), Satoo (17 Ave between Knottwood Rd and 81 St), Tweddle Place (Millbourne Rd W between Mill Woods & 76 St), and Michaels Park (Millbourne Rd E between 76 St and 38 Ave).
VOLUNTEER AT BINGO TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS
To volunteer to work at bingos for the Woodvale Community League, please contact our bingo coordinator Nathalie at woodvalebingos@gmail.com.
Click Here to view the bingo schedule for September, 2024 to August, 2025, posted on July 15, 2024.
Click Here to view the Woodvale Casino/Bingo Policy, revised on March 18, 2025.
Click Here to view and print the Bingo Reimbursement Form.
Edmontons 2025 Business Census is underway
Are you a local Edmonton business? Participate in the 2025 Edmonton Business Census, which gathers essential data used to guide economic development strategies, investment attraction efforts, and service improvements. In Ward Karhiio, door-to-door surveys will be happening in the Mill Woods and Meadows, and Southeast District. Businesses in other areas can participate online in a brief 5-min questionnaire at edmonton.ca/BusinessCensus. 
2025 Hearts in Action Details:
We host individuals with disabilities in group settings around North, West, South, Central Edmonton, and a Leduc location. Including endless opportunities to enjoy crafts, games, field trips, and team-oriented group interactions. Hearts in Action Summer Camps believe in purposeful activities to get outside, get messy, and have fun! Camps will begin on July 2nd and finish on August 22nd, a total of 8 weeks.
Our age groups range from:
· Ages 3-12, kids, this camp contains themed weeks to keep high engagement
· Ages 13-17, teens, creating opportunity for adventure and foster development
· Ages 18-22, young adults, enjoying goal-orientated camps
· Inclusive camp, you pick the camp! Making it easier to join any camp in the community
Links and contact information:
2025 HIA brochure with much more in depth information: https://adaptabilities.ca/our-services/summer-camps/
Danielle.Dewling@adaptabilities.ca is our Hearts in Action Program Supervisor. Feel free to reach out to her, or me, for any more questions you may have!
Woodvale Community League Big Bin
Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(unless bins are filled prior to 2:00 p.m.)
Hillview Baptist Church
253 Woodvale Road West
VOLUNTEER AT BINGO TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS
To volunteer to work at bingos for the Woodvale Community League, please contact our bingo coordinator Nathalie at woodvalebingos@gmail.com.
Click Here to view the bingo schedule for September, 2024 to August, 2025, posted on July 15, 2024.
Click Here to view the Woodvale Casino/Bingo Policy, revised on March 18, 2025.
Click Here to view and print the Bingo Reimbursement Form.
Litter Kit Program
\We are excited to announce that the Litter Kit Program is back again for 2025. Help us keep Edmonton clean and
beautiful. Request your free litter kit online and pick up at any participating recreation center. Each kit includes three
black garbage bags, one blue recycling bag, and a few nitrile gloves. Litter grabbers can be requested separately due
to limited quantity.
For more information, visit: https://www.edmonton.ca/programs
Community League Memberships And Renewals Are Now Online
League memberships are still only $25 per household and are available at www.woodvale.org or from the League Office located at the Facility Building on the Mill Woods Golf Course (Call 780-462-2101 ext 3).
View all the benefits and sign up for at here: https://www.woodvale.org/membership
FREE FAMILY PAINT NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY
Covenant Health’s Community Health Centre will proudly display a one-of-a-kind Mural Mosaic Inc. art installation showcasing our diversity, unity, collaboration, creativity and community spirit.
If you are a resident of Greenview, Hillview, or Tawa, you are invited to paint an art tile and leave your creative mark in the community.
All materials will be provided. There are LIMITED TILES so please register.
Residents in existing areas are seeing new kinds of housing coming to their neighbourhoods. We know this growth means change, and that many residents in Ward Karhiio have questions.
Join Karen and the City of Edmonton Planning team for a virtual information session to learn more about Edmonton's updated Zoning Bylaw and planning rules, the development application/permitting process for infill, and what this means for communities in Ward Karhiio as our City grows together. The session will also include a Q&A - you can email your questions in advance to keren.tang@edmonton.ca!
Date: March 4th 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30PM
Register here: bit.ly/TANG-REGISTER
Meet the Project Team at a drop-in event Hillview School, Tuesday, March 4 6:30-8:30 PM
Construction is coming to Hillview’s alleys this spring as part of Neighbourhood and Alley Renewal. Road and open space construction will follow in 2026.
The Project Team is ready to share the construction schedule and what you can expect during construction. You are invited to share your feedback and perspectives to identify potential impacts you may experience during construction.
Read the latest issue of the WOODVALE COMMUNITY LEAGUE newsletter to stay in touch with what's happening in Woodvale
