Our Issues
…as of Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Code of Conduct for Argyll Membership
In the past year our league has been asked to develop a code of conduct for it's membership and executive board to comply with our requirements by the City of Edmonton as well as for our insurance policy.
A couple of volunteers have researched a few standards documents and developed a draft of an Argyll specific document. The current draft was presented to the AGM in September of 2024 and was promised to be available for anyone to download and review. If you wish to contribute to the final version you can download the PDF (Here) and send your suggestions or comment to president@argyllcl.ab.ca and they will be considered for the final version.
Once a final version has been drawn up it will be presented to the AGM in September of 2025 for a vote to accept it. The current version has been tabled for review at the last meeting. All contributions will be acknowledged at the 2025 AGM when the consolidated document is presented for discussion and acceptance.
The Root for Trees program
Did you know the City of Edmonton aims to plant two million new trees on City land as the population grows? Expanding the urban tree canopy will provide a number of benefits, including cleaner air, cooler street temperatures, reduced stress for residents, and enhanced biodiversity. Volunteers play a vital part in this initiative. The Root for Trees program relies on organizations like ours to help us achieve their targets.
Root for Trees is an enhanced tree planting initiative through the City of Edmonton. They plant native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in naturalized areas throughout the city. The planting program starts in May and runs until mid-October. There are three primary ways to volunteer with the program.
Registered Group Tree Planting Program:
This opportunity is for groups of 10 to 60 people to plant with the help of staff at designated sites throughout the city. With this option, the staff meet a group on site at a designated time with all of the required plants, equipment, and safety materials. During registered plantings, staff also provide a presentation about the benefits of naturalization and the Root for Trees program.
Drop In Tree Planting Program:
Root for Trees offers public drop-in plantings with no registration required. Find the drop-in schedule online and join in, pair with someone, or bring a small group. Drop-in, plant, and help grow Edmonton's urban forest.
Special Events
Root for Trees runs a series of special events throughout the summer planting season. These are usually open to anyone and available for volunteers to attend on a drop-in basis, but some may require pre-registration. Check out the special event schedule on their website.
Citizens who would like to volunteer with the program will need to create a BetterImpact account and follow the sign-up links available on the website. To sign up for the program, please visit rootfortrees.ca
.Please contact rootfortrees@edmonton.ca if you have questions, comments, or feedback. Feel free to invite anyone you think would be interested in helping to enhance Edmonton's urban forest.
Their mailing address is:
City of Edmonton
13315 - 89 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5E 3K3
Canada
Radon Exposure
It was brought to the attention of everyone who attended the AGM how Argyll seems to be a prime location for high levels of Radon radiation. More than one resident had installed mitigation measures after having their home tested.
Without wanting to alarm anyone about this kind of radiation, it is a health hazard for children and adults. Extended exposure to Radon has serious side effects and should be considered as serious as exposure to asbestos and other household gases.
Another resident did a little digging and found a resource for an inexpensive testing kit from Alberta Lung & NWT. If you wish to pursue a test of whether your home is exposing your family to high levels of Radon gas you can follow the link below.
This time of year is the best time to test as the conditions are better for a good test in colder weather. These are Health Canada approved radon test kits. They can be ordered online from the link below and cost $68.25 each. The kits come with free shipping to you and back to the lab for analysis with prepaid mailing labels.
What is Radon?
- Radon is an invisible, odourless, and tasteless radioactive gas.
- Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can lead to lung cancer.
- Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall (after smoking)
If you prefer to have a test done by professionals, here is a link to a resource locator online. Take Action on Radon measurement professionals.
Meals on Wheels provides support to Communities
Your donation provides life-saving connections.
Edmonton Meals on Wheels is a saviour for many. Meals, pet food, hampers and grocery delivery continues. Services have ramped up to meet the need of the community. Even from a distance or through a closed-door, volunteer drivers still ensure people are safe, and their stomachs full. The service's frequent phone calls brightened clients' days. Greeting cards and messages are sent through our volunteers to bring a smile. Activity books and essential toiletries are a godsend to many.
Many of us struggle mentally as the lack of human contact wears on us. A donation to their services today ensures Meals on Wheels will continue to deliver nutritious meals, but also valuable human connections. No person is forgotten.
Your donation is critical. Meals on Wheels is asking for continued support to help provide life-saving food, and connections, to our homebound and elderly neighbours.
Call them today to volunteer, or visit their website to make a donation: Meals on Wheels Edmonton
Sports Park Master Plan
Recent inquiries have revealed decisions which suggest the City is not yet ready to re-start the Master Plan process for Argyll Sports Park. Signs of this could be seen by their refurbishing of the ball diamonds last summer. It appears the current situation will remain unchanged for the next few years. Information which was shared with our president suggests the renewed interest from previous years has come up against budget restrictions in the aftermath of our health crisis. Our fingers remain crossed we will hear more encouraging noises, but what we've learned recently is not very encouraging.
When the City revisits the decision to restart the planning process our community will consult residents about participating in a new design process.
Selected Documents regarding Argyll Issues
This is a list of documents available for viewing by residents who would like a little history about our issues and the background on some of what is described above. The Park Master Plan, our Velodrome challenge, and Argyll League bylaws are all listed HERE. If you wish to comment or ask questions Dave Trautman is always available by e-mail: president@argyllcl.ab.ca.
Our address is:
- Argyll Community Hall
- 6750 - 88 Street NW
- Edmonton, AB T6E 5H6
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