To keep this great program running, we need volunteers for the positions of youth program coordinator and registrar (Jennifer Lambert as already stepped forward as equipment manager).  These positions can be shared. If you are interested please contact belmacsoccer@telusplanet.net or call Brad Odsen at 436-0938. 

“109 St. Study - Phase II 
Phase II was passed yesterday by Council by a vote of 9 to 4. The G.M. of Planning has assured me that this phase will include significant community consultation.” 

In a nut shell ..... the planning process which had been stalled, has now been reactivated ....... however, this is in the future, we face significant issues with the current spade of proposals currently on-the-books.  Stay 
tuned to this “station”. 

Meeting with the U of A 
The latest liason meeting was held with the U of A in January, with Julia Peters attending on behalf of McKernan. The topics of discussion included: 

Travel Demand Management Study 
There is a trend to reduce the number of parking spots available on a per-capita basis. The lack of car trips will be compensated for by increased transit use (the proposed U-pass), more on-campus housing, biking, and (heaven forbid……) walking! 

University Development 
A Health Science Ambulatory Learning Centre is being proposed, which will combine both healthcare clinics and teaching facilities. It will be one-stop healthcare with testing and consultation both done under one roof. The clinics will be transferred from the U of A Hospital, freeing up more space for an increased number of beds. It will entail a 6-story structure in the Jubilee parking lot area with a likely opening date of 
2010. Design work has yet to begin on this project, but there will be communication/consultation with the communities. 

South Campus Area 
There is little work going on at the moment with the greenhouses currently being used for grounds storage until spring 2006. The Saville Centre/Foote Field facilities continue to have poor pedestrian access, inadequate parking and dodgy bike access. There are no plans to remedy the situation until the LRT station and tracks are in place. Construction will only make the situation worse in the short term. 

Julia Peters

Who Ya Gonna Call?
For contact phone numbers for all of your city departements, check the lings on the Mesenger home page......

Over the next couple months, construction in the Belgravia and McKernan areas will pick up… 

House removals: 
Beginning the week of February 13, 2006, the remaining 21 houses along 114 Street (between University Avenue and Belgravia Road) will be removed. 

Drainage work 
Beginning the third week of February drainage work will begin. This includes relocating the storm sewer along the west side of 114 Street. 

House assessments 
Nearly completed are the house assessments for the residents that will now border the LRT tracks and of McKernan School. 

Fences 
A letter was sent to immediate neighbours of the house removals to set up a meeting where we could discuss the 6 ft wooden screen fence the City will build on their property line. 

This letter included an update on the house removal plan (including construction drawings of the house removal sites), landscape plans (as presented to Bel/Mac in November 2005), and information sheets about
the fences. 

Householder – South LRT Newsletter 
All residents in Belgravia, McKernan, Park Allen and Grandview will be sent a copy of the latest edition of the South LRT newsletter (through Canada Post). This edition overviews upcoming construction work, 
upcoming public consultation activities, and the Health Sciences Station opening. The newsletters should be completely delivered by Monday, February 6, 2006. 

Belgravia Road Busway and Bridge 
Over 400 residents attended the Nov. 30th open house. A final report that overviews public input from the session, and how we’ve integrated that feedback into our plans, will be complete by the end of February. 

A draft of the report will be ready for discussion at the next Bel/Mac meeting. 

As requested at the November Bel/Mac meeting, the City will attend a public meeting organized by the Belgravia Community League (March 1, 7 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, Foote Field). The City will overview plans for the busway (including planning information), and a presentation will be made to overview plans to reduce the impact of the busway on the area community. 

School Construction Safety Program 
Will overview the program at the next Bel/Mac meeting. Presentations have been given at Park Allen School and McKernan. Materials were given to Windsor Park and Belgravia School. 

A presentation will be made to the McKernan Parents Council on February 15, 2006. 

What’s Next? 
Spring 2006 
· excavation of the Begravia Rd. underpass 
· construction starts on the 76 Ave. Station 
· roadwork will be completed at the Neil Crawford site. 

Summer 2006 
· Major road work will take place between University Ave. and 76 Ave. 
· Construction begins on the South Campus Station and transit centre. 
Fall 2006 
· Construction starts on the Belgravia Rd. busway and fly-over bridge 

Spring 2007 
· Track installation continues to the South Campus Station 
· Construction begins on the final leg to Century Park (Heritage) 

Fall / Winter 2008 
· Testing and commissioning between the Heath Sciences Station and the South Campus Station. 

After being on-the-job since 1992, the current Messenger Editor / Web page guy is looking for a volunteer to take over the helm. 

This position will have you involved in, and reporting on, all aspects of community life in McKernan. Though somewhat time consuming, this is a very rewarding position. 

No experience is necessary. All of the tools of the trade will be passed along. If interested, call Neil Dickey during the day at 426-1000 ext. 
445. 

The South-side police are after the public’s assistance in spotting neighbourhood drug-houses.  This new program has already solicited dozens of calls, to the South Division station.  They now have 50 solid leads which were previously not on file. Prior to this initiative, six drug houses in south Edmonton were shut down over the spring and summer months. 

The Division has 42 active files and are gathering intelligence and doing background checks on the properties. Based on the information, the sites will be prioritized and action will be taken. The ultimate aim is to reduce the increased crime associated with these premises for the surrounding neighbourhoods. 

If there is a suspicious property in your area, call the hotline @ 426-8229. 

Mon. Wed. & Fri. - 6 to 8 a.m.
Mon. -  7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 
Wed.  - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 
Sat. 1 to 3  or  7 to 8:30 p.m. (Toonie Swim - adults with children) 

For lessons or additional information Call:  496-8756 

Who was Charles Simmons and when was he the president of the McKernan League?  We have some missing information on the History Page of our Community Web Site. If you can help with this or any other history, contact the Messenger and it will be posted.

Sizzling Spring Chefs 
Waz - cooking? Join us and learn how to prepare simple and quick lunch time ideas. Our chefs will learn: kitchen safety, cleanliness and how to select healthy food. Afternoons filled with games, crafts, sports and more! 
March 2 & 3 (teachers convention)  Ages 7 - 10,  $40 
Blue Quill Community League 
11304 - 25 Ave. (code 205349) 

To register by phone call 496-2966, In person at 11808 St. Albert Trail, or On-line at: eReg.edmonton.ca 

If you are experiencing lapses in the delivery of the Messenger to your door, contact the distributor, David Woolf @ 433-1739.

Additional copies are available at the community hall and the drug store on 76 Ave..... and there is always the web version. 

"I am" is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. 
Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants. 

Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries. 

Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a spacesuit 
damages them. 

Bats always turn left when exiting a cave! 

Parents: Need a sitter, well our community sitter registry has a few reliable, qualified sitters, so you can get a night out. If you need a sitter, please call Lori Janssen @ 437-5238. 

Sitters: I’d still like to hear from anyone interested in sitting.  If you would like to be added to the list, please call Lori @ 437-5238.

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•  Historical stories and/or photos
•  Local "characters"
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