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KING EDWARD PARK COMMUNITY LEAGUE NEWSLETTER - April 2026

Hello KEP neighbours!

Following our first official board meeting this month, we wanted to share a quick update on what we’ve been working on and where our energy is headed over the next few months.

Now that our new team is in place, our primary goal is a smooth and effective transition. To ensure the league is set up for long-term success, we are focusing on four key areas:

  • Strengthening Governance: We’re working on policies and procedures to make sure we are operating as transparently and efficiently as possible.
  • Modernizing Our Records: We are hard at work digitizing our documents to ensure our community’s history and records are secure and easily accessible for future boards.
  • Grant Writing: We are actively pursuing grant opportunities to bring more resources and funding into our neighbours projects.
  • Reporting & Compliance: We are staying on top of upcoming reporting deadlines to keep our league in good standing and ready for the year ahead.

While much of this work happens behind the scenes, it is the foundation that allows us to host events and maintain the spaces we all enjoy. We are excited to keep this momentum going!

In the meantime, we’re excited to be launching our first Community Clean-Up Day—see below for details. It’s a great opportunity to come together, connect, and help get our parks and green spaces ready for spring and summer.

Thank you,

Your King Edward Park Community League Board

Items: 

  • KEP Fun Facts 
  • Save the Date: KEP AGM
  • League Programs: Yoga & Zumba
  • Men’s Shed
  • Community Event: Spirit of Hope United Church
  • Reminders
  • Community Resources

KEP Fun Facts

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King Edward Park is a strong and vibrant community with a rich history of community engagement:

  • In 1943, KEP residents were concerned with the lack of transit in the area. With over 300 people in attendance, residents wanted a bus that would run every 30 minutes. It was proposed to run up 81 street to Whyte Ave, to connect with the Bonnie Doon line. Long walks with groceries were the main concern.
  • From pasture to cricket to Edmonton's Littlest Folk Fest:
  • In the early 1920's, sports tended to focus on the rink at 81 street and 80th ave, but when spring came around, the focus switched to the cricket fields at 91st street between 79 and 80 ave. This area had mostly been pasture for horses and cows until the King Edward Park Cricket Club obtained the land under a 4-year renewable lease. Eventually, the Bonnie Doon Cricket Club started using the field as their home field as well

Share Your Favourite Thing About KEP! What makes King Edward Park special to you?

👉 Reply to this email with a fun fact, favourite memory, or community tip. We’ll highlight submissions in next month’s newsletter!

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Save the Date!

KEP Community League Annual General Meeting

  • Date: May 31, 2026
  • Time: 1:00 PM
  • Location: 7708 85 Street NW

Please mark your calendars. Further details, agenda, and materials will be sent closer to the date. All community members are welcome to attend.

League Programs

Yoga Classes: Yin Mobility

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📅 Every Thursday

🕘 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

📍8008 – 81 Street NW (Small hall)

Only $10 per class or just $5 per class with a KEP Community League membership.

Please email king.ed.hall@gmail to register. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Zumba Classes

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📅 Every Thursday

🕘 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

📍7708 - 85 Street NW (Large hall)

Only $10 per class or just $5 per class with a KEP Community League membership.

Please email king.ed.hall@gmail to register. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Southeast YEG Men’s Shed (Kenilworth Community League)

Men’s Shed is a welcoming, inclusive space where men can connect, build friendships, and work on hands-on projects while sharing skills and learning from each other.

Drop-ins welcome—coffee and snacks provided!

Click here to learn more

📅 Every Thursday

🕘 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

📍Kenilworth Community League (7104–87 Ave)

To learn more about Men’s Shed Canada Click Here

Community Event: Spirit of Hope United Church

Youth, young adults, and young families are invited to share food, have fun, and dream together about what you’d like in the community.

  • Sunday, April 12th: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  • 7909 - 82 Ave NW, Edmonton

Contact Judy at community.spiritofhope@shaw.ca for more information.

Reminders

Blocked or Frozen Catch Basin

Blocked Drain? Clear It!

If ice or snow is blocking the drain in front of your home, safely clear it to help prevent flooding. For big snow piles or drainage problems, call 311 or 780-412-4500.

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KEP League Membership 

Have you purchased your 2026 membership yet?

For just $20, you get big benefits: access to community swims, complimentary Tool Library membership (with proof), free skating at the outdoor rink, free or discounted City recreation passes, and more. 

Ways to purchase:

Community Resources

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