by Susan Mulholland on behalf of BRCA Beautification Committee
Volunteers are truly the heart of Bridgeland-Riverside—keeping our spaces clean, green, vibrant, welcoming, and flowing. Often, their efforts go unnoticed, but their impact is everywhere.
Did you know over the past few years Bridgeland-Riverside volunteers have…
• Kept the places you love to enjoy, such as the Piazza, clean from litter, weeded, furniture seasonally in place, and picnic tables with a fresh coat of paint – thanks to our La Piazza Weed Warriors and Clean Team.
• Collected over 40,000 cigarette butts to be recycled into plastic – thanks to Allan and John.
• Successfully advocated with 248 new trees planted since 2022 – led by Laura and the Tree Team.
• Formed a fun group called DOGOS (Dogs and Owners Going Out for Safety) where dog owners and furry friends use their daily walks to also be “eyes on the street”. With wagging tails they report issues of concern to the City 3-1-1 number – orchestrated by Ainsleigh, team, and furry friends.
• Contributed to over 25 public art projects, adding beauty and character to our neighbourhood – courtesy of the Beautification Committee.
• Renamed eight of our parks, with Normie Kwong Park celebrating a grand opening on October 19, 2024 – he was from Bridgeland, a CFL star, Grey Cup champion, and Alberta’s first Chinese Canadian Lieutenant Governor! A continuing project by the Beautification Committee.
• Welcomed newcomers and new developments while respecting the history, heritage buildings, and tradition of a neighbourhood that supports its neighbours – biggest thanks to Tony and Deb leading the Planning and Heritage Committees.
• Advocated for pedestrian crossing lights at the corner of 9 Street and 1 Avenue and a four-way stop at 9 Street and McDougall Rd – both being installed any day now – pushed for by Kimberly leading the Transportation Committee.
If you haven’t already, why not give volunteering a try?
It could be as simple as five minutes to report an issue to 3-1-1 (like weeds, graffiti, unsafe paths, traffic concerns) …or picking up litter or weeding as you walk through the neighbourhood… or joining one of the committees such as Transportation, Planning, Safety, Beautification, or even the BRCA Board. Not only will you be helping out but also meeting and connecting with fellow Bridgelanders.
We genuinely mean it – every contribution counts!
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