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QMP Community Swim – Commonwealth Closure

Please note that QMP’s community swim will be moved to Eastglen Leisure Centre in July and August.

Queen Mary Park Community League members will receive free access to swim at Eastglen Leisure Centre from 1:00 – 3:00pm on Sundays throughout July and August. 

Eastglen Leisure Centre is located at 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1P1

Community swim will return to Commonwealth in the fall. 
 

Help KULAN Plan the “Avenue of Nations: Unity Celebration!

KULAN, a local grassroots organization in QMP, is planning a vibrant outdoor event in Queen Mary Park in August that will highlight local businesses, cultural performances, food trucks, and fun activities for all ages.

As an organization dedicated to serving many individuals in the QMP area, particularly newcomers, their goal is to create a welcoming space where everyone feels included. If you’re interested in helping organize this celebration, please reach out to sumaya.soufi@kulanyouthservices.org. They will be holding their first planning meeting before June 13th!
 

Kingsway BIA Alley Renewal

Alley Renewal is coming to the Kingsway Business Improvement Area (BIA) and 114 Avenue will be renewed from 119 St to west of 120 St.

In 2018, the City of Edmonton approved the Alley Renewal Program to address the poor condition of alleys over the next 25 years. Alley renewal involves alley reconstruction and repaving, improvements to surface drainage where possible and upgrading of existing alley lighting to LED fixtures. 

For more information about the project, to sign up for project updates, please visit edmonton.ca/KingswayBIAAlleyRenewal

Or contact:
Rolisha Walters, Project Coordinator,
rolisha.walters@edmonton.ca
587.973.5289

PSA – Garage Break Ins

We have been seeing posts on various social networks of the increasing incidents of Garage break ins in both Queen Mary Park and neighbouring communities. 

One of the new methods being used is to break in through the overhead door. There are several Youtube videos available that can inform you of how to secure your garage overhead doors. Please take some time to seek those out. 

In the meantime, we would like to reshare some general safety tips from the EPS website:

Protect your belongings and keep your garage, shed and backyard safe by doing the following:

• Get to know your neighbours and report any suspicious activity
• If your garage has windows, make sure they’re curtained so thieves can’t look for items to steal or check to see if your car is there.
• The door between your house and attached garage should swing inward, be solid core and have a deadbolt lock.
• Consider installing adequate lighting and surveillance around garages and sheds.
• LED lighting with a timer is very cost effective
• Create an inventory list and take photos of all your items. If applicable, record make, model and serial number.
• Ladders: If you keep ladders out, chain or padlock them.
• Tools: Keep tools locked in the garage or shed when they are not in use.
• Tables and chairs: Use a chain or a cable to lock your patio furniture.
• Bicycles and other ride-on toys: Always put them in a garage or shed and if you don’t have either, lock them to something that can’t be moved. Make sure to register your bikes on Bike Index.
• Lock your vehicles, even when inside the garage
• Secure sheds and other garage doors with deadbolt locks
• If the overhead garage door is roller and track operated, install a lock in the track to block the roller and disconnect your automatic garage door opener before you go on vacation
• Leave your headlights on until you park in the garage
• Have a remote control garage door opener installed. This will allow you to stay in your locked car until you’re inside your locked garage. Be sure the overhead door closes completely after you drive into or out of your garage
• Never leave your automatic garage door opener in a vehicle that is parked outside your home

Hall Rentals

Did you know that you can rent the hall for your event? Great for birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries, staff parties, and more!

Current Hall Rates:

• Main Floor – Weekday (Mon – Thu): $500.00
• Main Floor – Weekend (Fri – Sun): $650.00
• Lower Level: $400.00
• Loft Space: $125.00 (in addition to Main Floor rental only)*
• Event takedown & cleanup is now included in our rental fees!

The hall features 2 rentable levels, including full kitchen areas and bathrooms on each. Additional amenities include a barbecue and gazebo area, ample parking, a playground and splashpark, and close proximity to downtown for easy access!

Head to https://queenmarypark.ca/hall-facility/ or contact rentals@queenmarypark.ca for more information

Community League Meetings

QMP Community members are welcome to attend our monthly Community League Board meetings. Come out and find out more about your community, the league, and what’s happening in our neighbourhood!

Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30pm at the hall.

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