Ritchie community league members spoke up in favour of reducing speed limits on most roads across the city, although they were pretty evenly split as to exactly how much to drop them. The league board will take their views forward to a public meeting Feb. 26. You can go too (or write a letter to have your opinions considered.)
Facing the climate emergency at home in Ritchie: Workshop Feb. 23 @ 1 p.m.
Join Irene and John McDermott, Ritchie residents and city-certified climate change ambassadors (not to mention professional facilitators), as they help us figure out what the climate emergency means in our homes and in our neighbourhood. It’s not a lecture, but a conversation among participants. Sunday, Feb. 23 starting at 1 p.m. at Ritchie Hall.
Their first Climate Conversation, in November, was attended by 20 residents. February’s workshop is one of four planned for the coming year.
These quarterly workshops are among several Keep Ritchie Green events planned for 2020. They are part of a “citizen series” which provides a venue for local residents to share their expertise with neighbours on an environmental topic of their choice. Suggestions welcome!
Keep Ritchie Green: Home and Yard Series, where speakers are recruited to provide practical advice for homeowners, returns March 16 and on the third Monday of the month thereafter. Watch Ritchie’s website, Facebook, and e-newsletters for upcoming topics and times.
Senator Paula Simons to speak at Ritchie Hall Jan. 23
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.
