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Holyrood Community League Big Bin Event

Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: SEESA Parking Lot, 9350 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

Open to Holyrood members only
Membership available on-site: $25 Family / $15 Individual (Cash only)

Accepted Items: Furniture, mattresses, large appliances, electronics, yard waste, tires, BBQs, rebar
Not Accepted: Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries, automotive fluids) or gas-powered equipment

Declutter responsibly and connect with your neighbours!

Treaty 6 Day, August 23, 2025

Join us outside the Holyrood Community League hall to recognize Treaty 6 Day where we will have a tipi teaching led by Kyle Campiou. All are welcome!

What is Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day? On August 23, 1876, the Plains Cree, Woods Cree, Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Dene people met with Crown representatives at Fort Carlton to enter into Treaty No. 6. The traditional name of Edmonton is amiskwaciwâskahikan, meaning Beaver Hills House, and is located on Treaty No. 6 territory.

Holyrood Community Garden Project

The Holyrood Community Garden Committee welcomes any interested members of the community to join this exciting project. Contact garden@holyroodcommunity.org

Community Harvest Party

Come join us for the Community Harvest Party on Aug 24 from 2-4pm! We will harvest the communal garden together and encourage neighbours to share their excess harvest with each other. Vote for the upcoming community garden’s design by scanning the QR code or following this link. Happy Gardening!

Community League Day

September 13, 2025

Location: Holyrood Community League

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Live Music, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Henna, Food Trucks, and more! Meet your neighbours, learn about the League, explore programs, and discover volunteer opportunities.

Join us as we celebrate community!

Leagues on the Line, June 7, 2025 at Strathearn Community League

All aboard! Join us for Leagues on the Line on Saturday, June 7, 2025. We’ve partnered with our neighbours at Strathearn Community League to a host Leagues on the Line event near the Strathearn LRT stop. Join us in Strathearn outside their community league hall, 9511 90 Street, as we celebrate with a special “Strathyrood” event from 11am – 5pm! This a FREE event with fun activities and music for all ages.

This year, Strathearn and Holyrood Community Leagues are excited to team up for a fun-filled event
site as part of the broader second annual “Leagues on the Line” – a celebration of connected
communities along the Valley Line LRT in Edmonton. We are seeking volunteers from both of our
neighbourhoods (and beyond!) to provide support for various duties and shifts on Saturday, June
7th 2025, in and around the Strathearn LRT stop and Strathearn Community Hall (9511 – 90 Street)
and adjacent Silver Heights Park area. And new this year, Mill Woods community league is part of
the event and we are encouraging participants to ride the LRT and visit the Mill Woods
neighbourhood. If you are interested in volunteering, please email: Christine@holyroodcommunity.org.

There are a number of fun things being planned for the “Strathyrood” event and it’s all FREE! Here’s what will be happening on June 7, 2025 outside Strathearn Community League

Curt Young and The Healers
Dancing Cree (Indigenous dancing and drummers performing at the after party at 3pm)
Secondhand Dreamcar (performing at the after-party at 4pm)
Bouncy Obstacle Course in rink
Kalina’s Cotton Candy
Ice Cream
Kahoot Game/Trivia
Edmonton Heritage Council

Edmonton Transit Riders Society
SEESA
Naloxone/Harm Reduction training
Lawn Games
Edmonton Fire Rescue
ETS Bike Rack on Bus Demo
Tundee Treats in Strathearn
Face painting
Caricature drawings
Henna

On Saturdays, the train arrives every 10 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the station and are valid for 90 minutes. Please note, regular transit fares and schedules apply.

JOIN US FOR THE SEED & SEEDLING SWAP!

Date: May 4, 2025
Location: Ice Rink Shack

Join us for a fun and friendly Seed & Seedling Swap! Come meet your neighbours and connect with the Garden Committee. Bring your extra seeds or seedlings to share or donate to the community garden—and maybe pick up something new for your garden!

We’ll also have a garden marker rock painting station—perfect for kids and adults alike. Come for the plants, stay for the creativity and community! Share your input in our survey by scanning the QR code.

HOLYROOD COMMUNITY GARDEN: DIG IN AND JOIN THE FUN!

Excited for gardening this year?
Come get your hands dirty and help out with our communal garden at the HCL Ice Rink Shack! We share the work—and the harvest.

Want to get more involved? Join the Garden Committee to help plan, design, and build our future community garden. All experience levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting started. Interested? Email us at garden@holyroodcommunity.org

A letter to the community

Dear Neighbours,

Holyrood Community League is deeply saddened by the recent tragic incident that occurred in our community, and our thoughts are with all those affected.

We understand this event is upsetting and has raised questions and concerns among many residents. The police have launched a formal investigation and details are limited, but we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our community remains a top priority. The HCL Board is seeking to understand what the need is for community support in the aftermath, and will work with available resources to address this need.

EPS has released a media statement (link below) and requests anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in or around the community hall over the weekend to please contact them at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

As we navigate this situation, let us continue to support each other with compassion and understanding,

Sincerely,
Holyrood Community League Board

Link: Police Statement

Holyrood AGM 2024

WELCOME BACK TO IN PERSON MEETINGS!

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 26th – 2-5 pm.
Peruse our fascinating literature:
- Our annual report and other documents can be found here
Tell your neighbours about the AGM and forward this page to anyone who is interested!
Consider joining one of our amazing committees, or filling one of our vacant board positions. Details for the positions are below.
Fill out the form to register for your free membership!
Help elect our new board for 2025/26.
head home at 5pm, knowing you’ve supported your community!

HCL 2025 AGM Agenda Download

ANNUAL GENERAL REPORT – HERE

Committee Members: We have 2 active and welcoming committees that some of our residents may be interested in participating with.

Our Community Garden Committee is committed to growing Holyrood – join the committee and help plan our new community garden! If you like to get your hands dirty, this group is for you! Anyone with a love of gardening, permaculture, water conservation, arborist, native plants or even beneficial bugs – WOW! We would love to include you.
Our Holyrood Development Committee continues to deliver amazing results in consultation with neighbourhood partners, expanding our community to new heights. Join their team and learn a ton about holistic community growth and sustainability, and be heard!

Easter Colouring Contest 2025

Download one of the special Easter themed colouring sheets.
Get Creative! Use any colouring materials you’d like – Crayons, markers, coloured pencils or even paint!
Complete your masterpiece, take a photo of it and email it to elisa@holyroodcommunity.org

Entries must be submitted by April 27th, 2025. There will be 3 prizes of Purdy’s Chocolates.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOUR SUBMISSIONS!

Update on Golden Homes Property

Please find an update about the future redevelopment on the property that Golden Homes Duplexes used to occupy on 95th Ave and 81st Street (9016 – 95 Avenue). You can download this message in PDF format HERE