Current News

…as of Tuesday September 30, 2025

Community Garden

Preparing for another season

The community garden looked beautiful this year. A dedicated group spent a good portion of their Saturdays working their plots. For those who have already signed up, congratulations, the garden was great. For those still thinking about it, contact the garden group to be involved next year or to answer questions. They can be reached by e-mail at: garden.group@argyllcl.ab.ca.

The garden is a project which needs volunteers to sustain it, maintain it, guard it, and benefit from the harvest. We deeply appreciate all the input residents have provided and the generous donations the project received. Even if you can't manage a plot this year, they will be at it again next spring. The bottle drive continues to generate funds for operating the garden and we encourage anyone who can contribute to contact the group and arrange for pickup.

If you spot anything suspicious regarding the garden you are welcome to report it to us. Call Dave Trautman at 780.966.9310 and he will check it out. We hope the security of the garden is helped by the many houses which have a clear view of it and the many people who walk the creekside or commute on bikes through the area.

The Jammers

All musicians (at any level of skill) are invited to spend a little time together playing songs and keeping time each week. They meet on Thursdays from Noon until 3:00 PM in the main hall of the Argyll Community Centre. They welcome any instrument you are willing to jam with. Electric and Acoustic instruments are both welcome. Singing on key is optional :-)

If you want to sit-in on what they get up to each week, contact Ken by phone and get the details for their next jam. You can come and sing, play along or just relax and enjoy the music. Call Ken 780.466.8127 for more information. There is a $2.00 fee for use of the hall.

Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch

Two long time residents of Argyll have signed up to be Neighbourhood Watch coordinators for the community. They need neighbours to be part of our neighbourhood "walk your block" program. This means more people keeping an eye out around our neighbourhood for odd things, graffiti and/or break ins etc. There is a group who walk on Wednesday evenings (see above) as well as another groups who walk Tuesday mornings but there is a need for more regular people to help out. We encourage folks to look into joining this program. There are plenty of residents who walk their dogs and, of course, many who are just out for a nice stroll in the neighbourhood.  enwatch.ca/walk-your-block

You can contact our ENW Reps directly through e-mail: ENW.ARGYLL.REP@gmail.com for a door sticker showing your participation.

Our neighbourhood is a popular transit area between summer festivals and is a prime location for itinerant visitors to explore garages and take things from yards. Although it is fairly safe for most of the year there is a dramatic reduction in crime and vandalism when more residents are seen walking our streets. The sooner a problem is identified the sooner it can be corrected or investigated.

District Park Calendar

Where to see what's happening in Argyll Sports Park

There is a new menu item on our web pages which provides a link to a spreadsheet showing all the events which have been booked for Argyll Sports Park. If you've ever wondered what's going to happen in the park next week, or next month, click on the link provided to see the full list of events for the year. A deeper explanation is on the Park Events page you can get to by using our top menu.

Support Edmontonians transitioning out of homelessness by donating your gently used furniture and household goods to FIND at 5120 122 Street NW. They are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday–Saturday and Sunday from Noon–5:00 PM. You can learn more about it from findedmonton.com.

There is also free furniture pick up by booking through the web site or by phone: 780.988.1717. Help furnish a home today.

United for Literacy Homework Club

For teens at the Idylwylde Public Library you can join United for Literacy. Discover the tools and strategies which allow you to feel more confident and empowered in learning. United for Literacy believes everyone has a right to literacy and education in a positive, safe environment which is focused on meeting each learner's unique needs.

Junior high learners (ages 12-16) will work one on one or in small groups with caring and responsive literacy volunteer tutors who will assist with homework and assignment completion, review curricular content or discuss how to improve in school. They will also present short Life Bites presentations on topics such as test anxiety and strategies to tackle it.

Registration is required to attend and spots are limited. If a spot is not available upon inquiry, please request to be placed on our waitlist. To register or for further inquiries, please contact literacy@ualberta.ca.

United for Literacy Homework Club
Sundays, October 26 – December 21
2:00 – 3:30 PM.
Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) Library
8310 88 Avenue NW
780-496-1808.

Purple Air Monitor

Just so you know this is the link to the Purple Air Monitor at the hall.

Where can I sign up for e-mail notices of your social events?

Our mailing address is:
Argyll CL Social Events
6750 88 Street
Edmonton, AB T6E 5H6
Canada

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Chalk Art courtesy Ella Raudebaugh (2024)

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