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Open House for the Colouring the Alberta Landscape Society (CCLF)

You're invited to the annual Open House for the Colouring the Alberta Landscape Society (CCLF) next Saturday, August 12.

Event is hosted by Grandviewite Cecilia Feng (6303-125 Street) and features a free BBQ along with amur maple seedling sale.

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Biking in the ravine

Some of you have contacted us and/or the city about biking in the ravine that borders Grandview. Several issues have been identified: existence of mountain bike trails, mountain bike trail events, and ensuring bike route connectivity.  I have spoken with city staff and Councillor Walters and relayed issues that have been brought to my attention.    

You may have noticed a "no bike" sign at the entrance of a city maintained path off Grandview Drive. The city explained that biking is not allowed in a nature reserve (e.g. Whitemud) and Grandview ravine is considered part of the reserve.  However, the city recognizes river valley is a form of transportation corridor and cycling is part of that connection.  We explained the lack of reasonable alternative to head to the west side if this path is closed to cycling and this would adversely affect connectivity.  Councillor Walter has committed to look into this issue.

UPDATE From Anish Neupane

This is an update to my note from last week about biking in the ravine that borders Grandview. I spoke with the city today; although there are 'no bike signs' at the city maintained trail head, no enforcement action against people on bikes will be taken in recognition of connectivity challenges posed by restricting biking (note: the trails along Whitemud Creek itself remains closed to bikes and subject to enforcement).

As for two other issues - building of mountain bike trails and bike trail events - the city is working  in the context of a larger city wide initiative to address those issues. While that is in progress, building trails and trail riding in non city maintained trail is subject to bylaw enforcement.

Message from Telus

We want to thank all residents for your patience as we complete the work required to bring TELUS PureFibre and its many benefits to your community.

Please be advised that during the remaining winter months you can expect a minimal amount of construction activity.

Once spring arrives, we will continue with remediation (e.g. ground levelling, restoration and clean-up) and expect to complete our work no later than June 16.  This will give the ground time to thaw to avoid any necessary rework.

Questions about the construction can be directed to 1-877-587-7926.  Please leave a message and your call will be returned within 48 hours.

For information on the stages of construction, please visit www.telus.com/edmonton and select ‘Getting Connected’ on the top menu bar.

We thank you again for your patience and understanding.