Welcome to McLeod Community League
Announcements
Sport Explorerz Spring Break Camp for 7-9 Year-olds
This week-long, full-day camp will introduce campers to a variety of fundamental sport skills in a fun and engaging way. No previous experience required. Children must bring their own water, snacks and lunch.
Dates: March 25-29, 2019
Times:
8:30-9:00am: drop-off & supervised before-care
9:00am-12:00pm: camp
12:00-1:00pm: supervised lunch break
1:00-4:00pm: camp
4:00-4:30pm: pick-up & supervised after-care
Location: Dickinsfield School
Cost: $175 (no before- or after-care) or $200 (with before- and after-care)
Contact hkchair@gmail.com to register. Spots are limited.
WEM Waterpark Event
Date: Friday April 12, 2019
Time: 7:30-10:30PM
Cost: $15 per ticket
Contact: service@mcleodcl.ca
Tickets are sold individually (not required to buy a pack).
Payment by cash or PayPal/eTransfer.
**Note: Everyone 2 years old and older MUST have a ticket to enter, including chaperones and/or those not swimming.
City Recreation Passes for Sale
A limited number of family passes are available for the Valley Zoo and any City of Edmonton Recreation Centre. Family Zoo Passes are available for $31.00 (the regular price is $45.50). Family Recreation Centre Passes are available for $21.00 (regular price is $31.50). All passes expire on December 31, 2019. You must have a current community league membership to purchase.
Please contact Richard at softball@mcleodcl.ca should you have any questions or wish to purchase some passes.
Donations Needed
Dickinsfield Amity House is a family resource centre providing support services to the community in the community since 1972. They are always looking for donations of clean, gently used clothing and shoes and small household items. In particular, clothing for men is in high demand. Please contact Tracy to arrange to drop-off or a pick-up: TracyP@amityhouse.ca.
Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion
Yellowhead Trail is becoming a freeway. This will impact many residents in McLeod Community League. To ensure that you are aware of the project timelines, sign up for updates here.
The public consultation for the 66St and Yellowhead Trail intersection is taking place March 5 and 9. Please go here for details.
EFCL 100th Anniversary Project
The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL), which represents 157 community leagues in Edmonton, will be 100 years old in 2021. To celebrate this milestone, the EFCL is working with the City on a significant upgrade to Hawrelak Park. Go here for more information.
Safety Tips
In the month of February, the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar primary focus is distracted driving. Distracted Driving is an ongoing issue here in the Alberta. Distracted driving causes collisions that result in injuries and fatalities.
Here is what you cannot do while driving:
- Hold, View or manipulate cell phones
- Use electronic devices such as laptops, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays, program audio players, enter info on GPS systems
- Read printed material, print or sketch
- Engage in grooming or personal hygiene
Recreation Centres & Swimming Pools
Get free access with your current McLeod membership card.
Recreation Centre (paid for by McLeod):
November 3, 2018-August 31, 2019
Clareview Recreation Centre
Sat | 6:00-8:00pm
Indoor Swimming:
Castledowns YMCA | Sun 2:00-4:00pm
Indoor Swimming (paid for by Area Council 17):
Londonderry Pool | Sun 4:15-5:45pm
O’Leary Pool | Sat 3:45-5:45pm
Grand Trunk |Sun 4:15-5:45pm & Fri 7:00-9:00pm