Ice Scooters
Do you have someone learning to skate?
Are they spending more time on their behind than feet?
Come try out our new “Ice Scooters”!
We have 2, available during rink hours.
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Thursdays on Ice
Holyrood Ice Rink Early-dismissal Thursdays – 2:10 to 4:00 pm
Join us again this year for skating & fun on Thursday afternoons in January & February.
We’ll have the rink shack open and the hot chocolate brewing!
Except when it’s too cold (-20 with wind chill) or too warm (+5 or above).
City of Edmonton Drainage Upgrade Survey
The City of Edmonton is inviting the public to provide input on flood mitigation solutions. Information is being collected to help shape the next stages of public engagement on the matter, and to help develop a long-term strategy for upgrading the city’s drainage system.
Residents are encouraged to take part in the initial survey online at the Edmonton Insight Community survey, or via phone by calling 311.
Holyrood Gardens January 19 Open House Summary
Thank you to everyone who attended the January 19 Holyrood Gardens redevelopment open house put on by Regency Developments and Stantec. For those who were unable to attend, here is a summary of what was presented:
The developer presented two possible options for the redevelopment; both involve seven towers of varying heights with a combined total of approximately 1,200 units.
Option A involves narrower towers from 10 to 22 stories in height lining 85 St.
Option B involves wider but shorter towers from 12 to 20 stories in height spread across more of the site.
See the photos below from the open house showing both options and their impacts, and some of the feedback provided by community residents:
All information regarding this proposal that has been provided so far can be found at the Holyrood Gardens Redevelopment page.
At this point, the developer has not yet submitted their rezoning proposal to the city; feedback is still being collected by Anna Moir at Stantec. Anna may be reached at 780-917-7412 or anna.moir@stantec.com
We will continue to provide updates and notices of future public engagement opportunities as they become available via our website, Facebook, Twitter, and our email mailing list.
Outdoor Soccer Registration
OUTDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION
Are your kids interested in playing outdoor soccer this year?
Registration Day is Sunday February 12th
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holyrood Community Rink Shack
You must register online (starting February 1st) at emsasoccerportal.com
Parents are encouraged to make use of the online fee payment option to save time on registration day.
Please remember to print your forms to bring with you, as well as: a current community league membership (or purchase one on site), proof of your child’s age (birth certificate, AHC card, passport) and two or three cheques.
For those unable to attend, there will be a late registration day at Ottewell Hall on Sunday March 12th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Refer to http://emsasoutheast.com for further details.
The Holyrood Soccer Committee is also looking for outdoor soccer referees for the upcoming season. Refereeing is a great way for kids to earn summer spending money, make a difference in their community, and learn about the responsibility required to succeed in a job. If your child is interested in refereeing please contact the Holyrood Soccer Director at soccer@holyroodcommunity.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the rink shack on February 12th and on the (hopefully) snow-less soccer field in May!
Recreational Skating and Hockey Hours
Thanks in advance for sharing the ice with all community members!
Holyrood Gardens Redevelopment Open House – January 19, 2017
Stantec and Regency Developments have announced the next open house for the Holyrood Gardens redevelopment project; Holyrood and neighbouring residents are encouraged to come out, see the latest plans, and provide feedback.
When: Thursday, January 19 between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Where: SEESA Cafeteria – 9350 82 St. NW
Read more about the project here.
Our Civics Director, Dave Sutherland, will be attending and will document the open house to share with community members who are unable to attend, and will be happy to help direct your questions and feedback as needed. Dave can be contacted at civics@holyroodcommunity.org.
Jan. 19 Open House Letter
Holyrood Rink is Open!
Rink Shack Hours:
Monday – Friday 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Please check out our Recreational Skating and Hockey Hours posted.
*please note the Rink Shack will be closed if -20 or colder with wind-chill.
Community Sidewalk Sand
Community Sidewalk Sand – New Location in League Parking Lot
The league encourages all Holyrood residents to keep their icy walks safe this winter.
To help make that as convenient as possible, we will be filling and maintaining a community sidewalk sand box in our league parking lot. Residents are welcome to fill their bucket from the box, so that they have sand on hand for those inevitable slippery sidewalk situations.
Look for the green box with the Holyrood Community League logo. If you need more than a single bucket of sand now and then, please fill up at the City’s Roadway Maintenance Yard at 5409 – 59th Avenue.
The Potty is Permanent!
The temporary portable toilet in our park has seen some pretty steady traffic over the past five months – so we’ve decided it’s a keeper! The league will now be funding a portable toilet in our park year-round, even in the winter. Yet another reason to “stay and play” at our fabulous Holyrood Park.