Free outdoor community art studio: Third Sunday in June, July and August Are you longing for some playful, creative activity and self-expression? Do you thrive in the company of others – inspiring and learning together? Join our FREE ART HIVE EVENTS on Sundays: June 20, July 18, and August 22, […]
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The Blue Quill Community League is excited to share our vision for a community garden in our neighbourhood. We’ve been talking about this project for the past year, and have been working with residents and the City to develop our plans. We Want to Hear from You! Please share your thoughts, […]
We regret to inform you that due to the current situation, Fresh Routes has temporarily closed its service in Edmonton. They plan to reopen again later this year once things stabilize. We wish them the best of luck and when they come back, BQCL will continue to have them support […]
Online registration for community minor soccer (EMSA South West zone) begins March 15th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, in-person registration sessions will not be held this year. Instead, completed registration packages should be dropped or mailed to the SWESMA office (#211, 11 Fairway Drive, Edmonton AB, T6J 2W4). Registrations can also […]
This weekend, the EFCL turns 100 years old! Our very own Garth Paul Ukrainetz, Poet Laureate of the Blackmud Creek has penned a poem titled ‘100 Snowy Years Ago’ to celebrate the event. 100 Snowy Years Ago 100 snowy years agoThe Federation startedCommunities of EdmontonTheir noble goals impartedTo foster healthy […]
On November 24, Premier Jason Kenney issued a state of emergency for the province of Alberta. As a result, new mandatory restrictions were introduced to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta. These measures are in place until December 15th and do impact the way our Community Leagues can operate. […]
The BQCL outdoor ice is actively being prepared for the 2020/2021 winter season. Check out changes to meet COVID-19 restrictions.
On October 15, 2020 the Blue Quill Community League hosted their first ever virtual AGM on Zoom! We had an amazing turnout as the league went through the highlights of 2020 and discussed what we will see for 2021. If you missed the presentation or would like to review it […]
In December, Edmonton City Council will discuss the 2021 budget, which will help determine the property tax levy for next year. If you’d like to have your voice heard and help shape Edmonton’s future then sign up to the Edmonton Insight Community to participate in the survey!
In partnership with the City of Edmonton, the League hosted two temporary pop-up garden sites from May to September 2020. These temporary garden sites in Blue Quill and Skyrattler Parks were part of a City program aimed at increasing the number of community gardens across Edmonton during the COVID-19 crisis.