May 2010
New Development Incentive Program
There will be an OPEN HOUSE held on May 27-2010, from 5pm to 8pm at the Eastwood Community Hall providing information on a new Development Incentive Program, a grant funding program designed for revitalizing and reinvesting in the special needs of main street commercial areas such as Alberta Avenue. This will be of particular interest to owners of commercial properties on 118 Avenue between 95 Street and 82 Street and the south side between 82 Street and 81 Street. Real estate developers and investors are also welcome to attend.
March 2010
ABBA HAS A NEW LOOK
The ABBA office has been renovated during the past few weeks, March 22 – April 2 .
Unfortunately we had to close the office for this time period, and will re-open on Monday April 5th.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
September 2009
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
Alberta Avenue Business Association members will be holding their AGM on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will take place at the Alberta Avenue Community League Hall at 9210 – 188 Avenue.
August 2009
Eastwoodfest – A Street dance Celebration
Come celebrate the streetscape!
Saturday, August 15, 2009on 118 Ave., 82st. to 87st.
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Free Events!
Free Pancake Brunch 11:00am - 12:30pm
Eastwood Artwalk sale throughout the street.
Local restaurant specials on site
Childrens’ Carnival
Antique Cars
At 1pm there will be speeches from Councillor Gibbons and Councillor Caterina. At the same time the Streetscape Working Group will be recognized.
A full schedule of events can be found at www.avenueinitiative.ca.
August 2009
Kaleido Family Arts Festival
Kaleido! 2009 will feature a mélange of over 200 musical and performance acts, visual artists and artisans from both the professional and emerging arts. Kaleido! is a celebration of Edmonton’s arts scene.
Event
Start Date: September 25, 2009
End Date: September 27, 2009
Type of Event: Festival, Music/Concert, Theatre/Performance , Arts Galleries and Sale
Detailed Description: Welcome to historic Alberta Avenue and enjoy the sights and sounds as the Arts work together; transforming one of Edmonton’s oldest and most thriving communities!
Explore this colorful fall family festival with The “No-Tie Gala” Art Show & Sale, Friday evening. Saturday is a day full of theatre, musical performance, dance, literary arts, film, visual arts and an artisan market in various venues and spaces centered on Alberta Avenue. Add family art workshops taught by professional Edmonton artists and then cap off the evening next to a magnificent fire, under the stars with friends and family enjoying Edmonton’s top musicians. Sunday boasts Edmonton’s biggest block party. Come experience Kaleido 09! … Bringing together of breathtaking colours and shapes this autumn.
Open: Friday evening ” No-Tie Gala” Art Show and Sale 6pm – 10pm
Saturday – all day activity
Sunday – Afternoon activity
Cost: Venues are free – donations welcome
Facilities/Services Onsite: Cafeteria/restaurant, Free parking, Gift shop, Restrooms, Snack shop
General Info
Season: Spring/Fall
Wheelchair Accessibility: All public areas
Payments Accepted: Canadian Cash, Debit card, MasterCard, Visa
May 2009
We Believe in 118 Ave project kick off!
The “We Believe in 118″ campaign is a way of letting the public know that the communities surrounding 118th Avenue are great places to live, work and play–that amazing people live here who care about their surroundings.
The “We Believe” billboards are up and the campaign has officially kicked off! On May 27th the District 1 N.E.T. team, along with the Community Liaison Constable, Community Standards and the Alberta Avenue Business Association will canvass 118 Avenue businesses; introducing the campaign, delivering window decals, and promoting a business block captain initiative.
The project will be highly visible, celebrate strengths and empower the business community. “There are so many great initiatives in this community” said Cst. Brennan, “the “We Believe” project is a way of capturing the vibrancy of this community and increasing community partnerships with EPS.”
Contact Number 780-944-8402
May 2009
2009 Street Sweep
AABA is holding its fifth annual Spring Street Sweep along 118th Avenue from the Northlands underpass to 105th Street May 13th through 15th.
The goal of this initiative is to have businesses, property owners and the community clean up store fronts, lots and streets to aid in beautifying the area and getting it ready for the many events this spring and summer. The Spring Street Sweep has support from, and works in conjunction with, the City of Edmonton’s Transportation Department, Edmonton Transit and the Solicitor General’s Office.
Mayor Stephen Mandel will launch our fifth annual Spring Street Sweep at a media event on Wednesday, May 13th at 8:30 a.m. in the Coliseum Streak and Pizza parking lot (8015 – 118th Ave).
April 2009
2009 Flower Barrel Planter Project
The Business Association Flower Planter project – supported by Hole’s Greenhouse, the City of Edmonton Parks Branch, and the Avenue Initiative.
The theme for the streetscape beautification program is Ride the Wave, and will include hardy tidal wave petunias to provide a burst of colour throughout the spring and summer.
AABA is providing its members the opportunity to purchase flower barrels for business fronts. The cost of each barrel is $168 including GST, AABA will subsidize $50/ barrel on the first 60 barrels purchased.
The deadline for ordering flower barrels is May 6, 2009. Please contact the AABA office for more information.
April 2009
Crime Prevention & Safety Open House
The Downtown District One Edmonton Police invite you to find out information on crime prevention initiatives happening in your community.
Thursday April 16, 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
Alberta Avenue Community Centre – 9210 – 118 Ave
Information on:
Neighbourhood Watch; CRUD; CAP; Block Captains; Bylaw Services; SCAN; Neighbourhood Empowerment Team; Internet Safety; Emergency Services; and More
For more information contact Constable Andrew Larson at 780-421-2602.
Free childcare available on site.
January 2009
AABA Announces New Executive
At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 21, 2009 the following were elected to the Executive:
- Dale Schmidt – Board Chair
- Christy Morin – Vice-Chair
- Bill Varvis – Treasurer
- Bereniece Kaiser – Secretary
Congratulations to All!