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2024 Haunted Forest & Jack-O-Lantern Walk

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The Gilmore Park Community League is hosting a Haunted Forest & Jack-O-Lantern Walk in Gilmore Park, October 26 from 6-9PM!  Bring your pumpkins before 6pm and wear a costume to win prizes. Pumpkins can be picked up after 9pm. Plus, there will be a fun maze through the Gilmore Park Community Garden!  This is a free community event, Food Bank donations are welcome.  Happy Halloween!!

Truth and Reconcilliation Film Screening

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September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and MĂ©tis peoples. Start or continue your learning journey by joining Glen Allan neighbours in Gilmore Park for a viewing of the short film - Treaty Walk. Please dress warmly and bring your own chair or blanket. Also, if you have one, wear an orange shirt.

Movie Night in the Park - Sept. 7

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Join your Glen Allan neighbours for a Dessert Potluck and Movie Night in Gilmore Park on Saturday, September 7. The potluck will begin at 7PM and the movie IF  will begin at dusk. There will also be a DVD Swap! Bring your favourite dessert, chairs and warm blankets! 

Collision in Glen Allan - Aug. 13

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta (Strathcona County RCMP Detachment) Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Aug. 13, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP responded to a serious injury collision involving two pedestrians on Georgian Way in Sherwood Park. According to the initial investigation, a vehicle travelling north on Georgian Way collided with two pedestrians and a dog on the sidewalk. The vehicle then came to a stop on a residential lawn. A 36-year-old male and an 11-month-old child were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, while their dog received minor injuries and was taken to the vet. The male driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries. RCMP do not believe that speed and alcohol were factors in the incident. The investigation is ongoing; further updates will be provided if more information becomes available A Go Fund Me page has been created for Ryan & Ozzy Brodziak's Medical Care , please consider donat

Save the Date - Sept. 7 Movie Night!

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Join your neighbours for a family-friendly Movie Night & DVD Swap on Saturday, September 7 in Gilmore Park! Follow the Gilmore Park Community League Facebook Group  for a movie selection poll and more event details.

Garden Party & AGM - June 20

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Join your neighbours for a Garden Party on Thursday, June 20 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Gilmore Park Community Garden (15 Gilmore Avenue)! Here is the schedule of events: 6:30 - 7:00pm - Enjoy Bannock and Iced Tea 7:00 - 7:30pm - Community League Annual Meeting 7:30 - 8:00pm - Conversation about drought resistant planting with Dora Berry 8:00 - 8:30pm - Socializing & youth-led games Please bring a chair!

Pitch In & Bike Repair Cafe - May 4

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MAY THE FOURTH be with us as we Pitch In and clean up our neighbourhood. You pick up the garbage at a time and location that works for you (Greengrove Park, Garland Park, Gilmore Park, Granville Park or other areas that need attention). Click HERE to sign up! https://forms.gle/4wL1ejjESdfAU7PQ8 NEW this year there will also be a Bike Repair Café on May 4th from 10- Noon! Glen Allan resident Bob Gillies will be stationed in Gilmore Park to assist with bike repairs and to teach youth bike repair skills. Coffee and juice will be served, bring a chair, bring your bike if it needs a tune up and connect with your neighbours! Dressing as Star Wars characters is optional (but encouraged!)