Gilmore Park Community League

Join us for a free gathering of neighbours, friends and family Friday, September 11 at 7:30pm in Gilmore Park, Glen Allan.

Calling all Parents & Children in Glen Allan, Sherwood Park, If you live in walking distance of Glen Allan & Jean Vanier Elementary Schools we encourage you to join / form a 'Walking School Bus'.  A walking school bus is a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. To connect with other walkers or for more information please email gilmorepark@live.com

Earlier in the year the county held 2 public open houses, along with an online questionnaire to begin their public engagement of the upcoming traffic calming measures for the Glen Allan community. Following this up in May there were 2 stakeholder input sessions where a smaller group was asked to give more detailed feedback and discussion on what some of the priorities and goals for the calming should be. This process culminates Wednesday, the 24th of June from 5-8pm at the Community Centre with the County's public open house, where they will be presenting their top options for what changes will take place throughout the neighbourhood (not just major intersections, but throughout the whole glen Allan community). Following the open house the recommendations will then go to council for final approval and construction will begin. The upcoming open house will be the final opportunity for the public to have input and give opinions to help in deciding how our community will look by ne...

Thank you to the Strathcona County Information and Volunteer Centre (IVC) for bringing bouncy castles to Gilmore Park on Saturday, June 6. This community pop-up event was another great example of why Strathcona County is a great place to live, work and play!  The sun was shining with community shining the brightest as neighbours had an opportunity to connect with one another at a local gathering spot. IVC will be at the Colchester Family Fun Day Saturday, June 13 from 3-7pm for more bouncy fun.  Watch for IVC at various locations throughout the summer! www.ivcstrathcona.org For more resources and opportunities to create connections with neighbours visit www.cultivatingcommunities.net  

Strathcona County Parent Link Centre is coming to Gilmore Park Wednesday, June 3rd from 5-7pm to kick-off the Play it Forward Program with a BBQ celebration.   Each year they leave a bucket of sand toys at parks around Strathcona County for the summer.  As residents it is our job to care for the toys and ensure our neighbourhood is a better place to play. We encourage everyone to come out and connect with neighbours at this fun, free, family-friendly event!

Local Glen Allan resident, Scott Hebert is offering an outdoor sport and skill summer camp for children ages 4-7 and 8-11 in Gilmore Park for the weeks of July 20-24th and 27-31st. Scott is a physical education specialist with 6 years experience in the classroom (currently teaching in Fort Saskatchewan). He is the winner of the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award in 2013 for his elementary physical education program (an award given to the top 20 teachers in Alberta).  Scott has over 20 years experience as an athlete and a coach at various levels in various disciplines.  He has a true passion for physical education and sport and would love to share it with the community. The camp for 4-7 year olds would run July 20-24th from 9AM-12PM and would cost $120. Time can vary if the want/need is there. It would be excellent for kids who are getting into the swing of school for the upcoming school year, kids who love to move and meet new friends and great prep for physi...