In this second A Ritch(er) History of Edmonton presentation, Senator Paula Simons tells the tale of Moishe 'Two-Gun' Cohen, a gunslinger-turned-revolutionary.
Redraw the map for the next city election
Ritchie expands dance offerings in new year
Alberta budget puts Ritchie's hopes for new hall at risk
Preschoolers rock out too!
Safety starts with getting to know your neighbours
Crime has been on people’s mind in Ritchie lately. Our Facebook feed and town hall meeting with Councillor Mike Nickel and Police Chief Dale McFee in late September showed just how frustrated residents and police are with how things stand. One way to reclaim our sense of security is by knowing who to call and when if we spot something that’s not right.
Board meetings resume Thursday
After a summer without them, the league’s volunteer board will be meeting again Sept. 5. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend, but only board members may vote on the issues under discussion. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. in Ritchie Hall.
Do you have something you want the board to discuss?
‘E-mail Maureen, board secretary: secretary@ritchie-league.com.
Ritchie's online store is now open
Get the latest Ritchie T-shirt or hoodie. Free delivery within the neighbourhood.
Two dance camps this summer--by and for Ritchie
Ritchie sponsors Tool Library
Remember Ritchie School at June 22 Bbq
Ritchie School still stands at 9735 75 Ave., but not for long. Stantec, which is building the replacement school next door, invites you to a farewell BBQ June 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring any photos or Ritchie School and memorabilia you would like to showcase. You’ll also be able to request materials like bricks be set aside for you when the time comes to bring the venerable structures down.
League members are Tool Library members too
Borrowing privileges are free with your Ritchie Community League membership
Ritchie Community League members are now members of the Edmonton Tool Library and can borrow from among its 1,150 items FREE. At its June 6 meeting, the league joined 42 others in sponsoring the Library, which is housed at the Bellevue Community Hall (7308 112 Ave.). It’s open twice a week for pick ups and drop offs, but its collection is searchable online, anytime.