A Final Word Before The Holidays
Reflecting on the Fall Budget Adjustment & the Season Ahead
This month, council completed its fall budget adjustment, with the majority of council agreeing on a 6.1% increase. I voted in opposition to the budget. You can read thoughts on the adjustments, and resulting confirmed tax increase, by clicking the button below.
As we spend time enjoying the holidays with friends and family, we can reflect on the successes and many challenges of the past year. I would like to thank each and every one of you who has reached out over the last 12 months to share your thoughts, insights and vision for the Edmonton you would like to call home.
I wish you and yours the happiest holiday season.
Where's My Mail?
Navigating the Canada Post strike
While an end to the Canada Post strike appears to be near, there will likely be lingering delays lasting well into January.
The City of Edmonton remains committed to staying connected with Edmontonians and offers most services online or in-person at the Edmonton Service Centre.
Oh Come All Ye Sandboxes
Changes to the Community Sandbox Program
This year, the City of Edmonton has made changes to its Community Sandbox program.
From 2018 to 2023, the program grew by more than 400% resulting in Edmonton having the largest number of community sandboxes compared to all other Canadian municipalities. When sidewalks are icy, there is a lot of public demand for sand, resulting in smaller boxes emptying faster than City crews can refill.
Following recommendations from the 2021 Snow and Ice Control Audit Report, public engagement with residents and stakeholders was conducted in 2023 and is summarized in the What We Heard Report and the Public Opinion Research Summary.
In October 2023, the City decided to reduce the number of public sandboxes to 100 locations for the 2024-2025 winter season. Sandboxes were redistributed throughout the city to ensure equitable access from residential areas. Additional large bin locations were added to provide more reliable access to sand.
Locations of sandboxes were selected based on several factors and site criteria, including coverage of residential areas, public accessibility, access requirements for maintenance crews, vehicular and foot traffic considerations, safety and visibility, proximity to public locations, and other site-specific details. Some sandboxes may be located at or near a community league.
All community leagues were given the option to request their own sandbox to maintain and keep filled, independent from the City. League-maintained boxes are blue and are labelled to indicate that the community league is responsible for refilling them.
Sandbox Locations
There are seven community boxes and one large sand bin located in Ward sipiwiyiniwak. Click on a location below for the address and location ID (location ID makes it easy when calling 311 to request a sandbox be refilled):
Glastonbury
The Hamptons
Wedgewood
Callingwood (Large Sand Bin)
Laurier Heights
Jasper Park
West Meadowlark Park
Parkview
Making Adjustments For The Holidays
Holiday service changes for City services and facilities
The city is making changes to operating hours and service levels over the holiday season.
Stay up to date to ensure you know whats open and when the next bus is coming.
Edmonton Transit Service
On Demand Transit
Waste Collection & Christmas Tree Disposal
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Muttart Conservatory
John Janzen Nature Centre
Recreation Centres
311
Edmonton Service Centre
Share Your Voice. Shape Your City.
There are many ways to engage with the City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton invites residents' input into projects, policies and intiatives that grow communities, establish government services and prepare the city for the future. Below are current opportunities for Edmontonians to shape their city.
Engage and Play: Shaping Public Recreation in Edmonton
Towards 40 Program
Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ (Oliver) Neighbourhood Renewal
West Jasper Place Rezoning
Strathcona Blok99 Rezoning
104 Street Entertainment District
Civic Engagement: Connecting With Under-Heard Communities
Follow Along
Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
Interested in a topic of discussion? Want to see how Council meetings work?
Have questions about a rezoning or development application in your area?
Most City Council and Committee meetings are open to the public.
Meetings of Interest to Ward sipiwiyiniwak
Due to the coming holiday recess, no additional meetings are scheduled in December.
The City of Edmonton is pleased to offer a live stream of Council & Committee meetings on its YouTube page. In addition, you will also find recordings of past meetings.
In the Ward
Community League Events & Information
Ward sipiwiyiniwak is nothing without its neighbourhoods and community leagues.
From Granville to Gariepy and Stillwater to Sherwood, there is always something happening.
Browse the full list of Ward sipiwiyiniwak community leagues to find something for you.
Callingwood-Lymburn Community League
Cameron Heights Community League
Edgemont Community League
Elmwood Community League
Glastonbury Community League
Jasper Park Community League
Laurier Heights Community League
Lessard Community League
Lynnwood Community League
Meadowlark Community League
Parkview Community League
Rio Terrace Community League
Summerlea Community League
The Hamptons Community League
Thorncliff Community League
Wedgewood Ravine Community League
West Jasper Sherwood Community League
West Meadowlark Park Community League
Westridge Wolf Willow Country Club Community League
Willowby Community League
If you have an event or important information you would like us to share in our next newsletter or on social media, please contact graham.leggett@edmonton.ca.
Contact Us
Councillor Sarah Hamilton
Ward sipiwiyiniwak, City of Edmonton
2nd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
TELEPHONE 780-496-8120
Image Credit: City of Edmonton
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