Street Sweeping begins in Old Strathcona this week (April 20-24th). 

In spring, the City clears debris and dust from roads, bike lanes and major pathways, making them cleaner and safer for all modes of transportation. A Parking Ban is in effect from 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday for the week crews are active in each neighbourhood. Failure to move your vehicle during the Parking Ban may result in a $250 ticket. Crews may arrive at any time during the week. Parking may resume on evenings and overnights as well as once a neighbourhood is completed.

https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/on_your_streets/street-cleaning

Prioritize Whyte Ave

Three groups, Paths for People, Edmonton Transit Riders, and the Strathcona Business Association, are working together to develop a coordinated approach to revitalizing Whyte Avenue, including roads, sidewalks, trees, benches, and related public realm elements. With the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy (OSPRS) currently on hold and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) discussions on the horizon, this collaboration has formed under the “Prioritize Whyte Ave” initiative.

The goal is to align efforts and reduce duplication, both in construction and engagement, by approaching improvements to Whyte Avenue as a single, integrated project rather than separate upgrades. This approach aims to minimize overall construction time, reduce costs, and streamline public input.

With City budget allocations set each December, the group has launched this initiative early to gather meaningful feedback that can be brought forward to Council in advance. A key objective is to ensure that BRT remains a priority and receives appropriate funding in the upcoming budget cycle.

You can support this effort by completing the survey and sharing it with others who live in, work in, or care about the Whyte Avenue area. To date, there have been approximately 200 responses, and increasing participation will help strengthen the case for investment. While many areas across the city have seen recent upgrades, Whyte Avenue has not received the same level of attention in some time. This is an opportunity to help change that.

Survey purpose:
We’re seeking input to better understand perceptions of current infrastructure conditions and to identify the types of investments needed for sidewalks, bus stops, patio spaces, trees, and more along 82 Avenue NW. The survey takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Survey: Prioritize Whyte Ave

The City is building the next four-year budget and wants to hear from as many

Edmontonians as possible about what matters most to them.  People can take part in-person or online.  Public engagement is on until May 1.

City Councillor Michael Janz and Mayor Andrew Knack are hosting an in-person drop-in session for Ward Papastew to understand what budget preferences are most important to those living in the ward. Your input will inform the City’s four-year budget priorities and funding decisions. 

2027-2030 Budget Engagement
Ward Papastew Session 
Wednesday April 15
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
L.Y Cairns School
10510 45 Ave NW
You can show up to the session any time between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

There are several topic areas you can weigh in on during the session, including:

• What you want the City to know about living in Edmonton
• Your priorities for how the City spends its budget
• What you think the City’s best approach to property taxes is, and how you expect to be affected in several scenarios
• What big change you want the City to consider

You can also try your hand at balancing the budget with the group budget simulator!
You can alternatively participate in the discussion online by visiting engaged.edmonton.ca/budget.

COMMUNITY INPUT REQUESTED for a Rezoning Application at Scona Road & 93 avenue.

The Clarity Development Advisory team is asking for community input on a proposed rezoning of 8 properties along Scona Road and 93 avenue. This is a voluntary, pre-application engagement opportunity intended to share information early and better understand local perspectives. Feedback received will be summarized and shared with the City as part of the rezoning application materials. Where appropriate, elements of the application may be revised in response to input received.

Currently zoned for RS (Small Scale Residential – allowing a 3-storey building with maximum of 8 dwellings), the proposal is to rezone to RM h28 (Medium Scale Residential – allowing an 8-storey building with a minimum of 90 dwellings). 

Pre-application consultation is currently underway. Feedback received by March 14, 2026 will be summarized as part of the pre-application consultation and used to help inform the rezoning application. Questions and comments are still welcome after this date.

At this stage, the application is for rezoning only. No Development Permit application has been prepared or submitted. High-level conceptual building massing is being explored to better understand potential considerations such as shadowing and fit within the surrounding context.

https://www.claritydevelopment.ca/public-engagement-scona

Give your feedback here .

Questions or concerns? Email the project team at projects@claritydevelopment.ca

March 2026 HGRC Update

Construction has started on the ground floor of the Strathcona Community League Hall building!

As a reminder, the Hall and Grounds Renewal Committee has been working for 4 years on the project to move the rink and build the pickleball courts AND renovate the ground floor of the Hall building.

We are thankful to the Province of Alberta, the City of Edmonton and Strathcona Nursery School for their support of this project. 

The renovation started this week so the skate change area and all parts of the ground floor of the Hall building are closed. 
Community members are welcome to use the benches outside to change skates while the ice is still there.
The construction end date is slated for July 2026.

Questions: Please contact info@strathconacommunity.ca 

Hawrelak is BACK.

After three long years (it felt more like 10), Edmonton’s iconic Hawrelak Park will reopen on March 13 2026!

Since opening on Canada day in 1967, the 68-hectare “living room” of our River Valley has been home to playgrounds, promenades, skating ponds, annual festivals, and roughly 50 jillion picnics. 

The Park closed to the public in 2023 for the first updates to its storm, sanitary, water and power systems since it first opened. 

This spring, visitors will also see a number of upgrades throughout the park, like:

• A new lakefront promenade,
• A modernized pavilion,
• Enhanced Accessibility to paths and trail, and 
• A new, nature-themed playground!

Picnic site bookings and major festivals/events will officially return to the park in May, and a grand Re-Opening celebration is scheduled for May 30. 

For project updates and images of the gorgeous new amenities, visit https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/william-hawrelak-park

The City wants your feedback on the proposed changes to infill development. Take their survey – open until January 29!

The City is asking for feedback on proposed changes to infill development that will be presented in two reports to the Urban Planning Committee on February 10, 2026.

Feedback is being gathered until January 29 and is related to two motions passed at City Council Public Hearings in 2025. The motions direct Administration to develop proposed changes to infill development, including infill on mid-block sites and the rules that guide redevelopment within neighbourhoods.

For more information, and to take the survey:
https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/development-in-your-neighbourhood/infill-changes-feedback

As part of the Mass Transit Initiative, the City of Edmonton is expanding its transit network by adding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes to complement current bus routes and Light Rail Transit (LRT) in providing faster, efficient and sustainable travel options as our city’s population grows. 

BRT typically features dedicated travel lanes (where possible), priority at intersections and upgraded stations for faster and more reliable service. The BRT service provides high-speed travel between urban nodes and main corridors, with only key stops along the way. 

The project includes the development of concept plans for two BRT routes: 
+ BRT Route B1 – Castle Downs to Century Park via Downtown 
+ BRT Route B2 – West Edmonton Mall to Bonnie Doon via University of Alberta 

The city is currently inviting public feedback on BRT Routes B1 and B2. The survey is open until December 5.
For more information and to access the survey, visit edmonton.ca/BusRapidTransit.

Stay Informed About Changes in Your Neighborhood

The City of Edmonton has launched a new, free email service to keep residents updated on redevelopment and zoning changes near their homes. Subscribers can add up to five addresses and receive notifications when certain development permits are approved or when rezoning applications are submitted within 60 metres of those properties. 

Updates may include new home construction, additions, new commercial or apartment buildings, business activity changes, home-based businesses (with variances), and digital signs (with variances).

Sign up today at my.edmonton.ca to stay connected and informed.

HGRC August Update | Request for Qualification

Strathcona Community League is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake a significant renovation of our main floor space, alongside several modest exterior updates. The total budget allocated for this project is approximately $1,000,000.

Please review our Request for Qualification (RFQ) here.
Submissions will be accepted until September 4, 2025 at 4pm MDT

For more information on the project, please visit our website. 

*Strathcona Centre Community League would like to thank the Government of Alberta (Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP)), the City of Edmonton Community League Infrastructure Program (CLIP) and Strathcona Nursery School for their generous contributions to the Hall and Grounds Renewal Project. We are grateful for your support of our community.