PARKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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Did you know the City has rules of what and when a recreational vehicle or trailer can be parked or stored on city streets or property? Unattached trailers (e.g. tent, fifth wheel, boat, utility) must not be parked or stored on city streets or city property (boulevards, green belts, road right-of-ways etc.) RVs cannot be occupied as temporary dwellings on public or private property. Between April 1 and October 31, an RV may be parked on the front driveway or parking pad only if there is no rear parking. The City’s definition of recreational vehicles is any:   • motorhome • travel trailer • fifth wheel trailer * camper not mounted on a truck • other vehicle that is equipped for sleeping

For complete information on RV parking, visit Parking, Trailer & RV Storage .

Terwilligar Drive Construction Proposal

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The City has announced plans to upgrade Terwillegar Drive to an expressway.  Essentially the plan is to increase the number of lanes of traffic including designated bus lanes and right and left turn lanes.  The five intersections between the White Mud and the Henday will remain.

More information is available at Edmonton.ca/TerwillegarDriveStudy

It will be many years before completion but homeowners in River Ridge will have an interest in these plans as they are set and also as they are executed.  Traffic patterns in our community will be affected and indeed the general attractiveness of our community as a place to live will be affected by this activity.

Your association has resolved to remain attentive to the planning process and through our City Councillor, Tim Cartmell, to ensure the concerns of our community are heard and heard loudly.   If you have views on these matters please let us know.

A Big Thank You

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The homeowners at 714 Hendra Cres are on the road to recovery. The house destroyed by fire earlier this year has been removed and they are awaiting a development permit from the city. The family has expressed their appreciation for the support of the community including your association. We look forward to having them return to the community.

Increase activities of Coyotes

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Recently we have experienced an increase in Coyote activity and predation in the neighbourhoods bordering the river valley. Coyotes are opportunists, seeking out food sources ranging from tree fruit, garbage, mice, rabbits. Also at extremely high risk are pets let out at night unattended when the Coyotes are most active.

Wildlife officials will only get involved in cases of unusual or extremely aggressive Coyote activities. Here are a few simple things that can be done to discourage coyote habituation:

  • When you encounter a coyote act aggressive: Shout in a deep voice, wave your arms, throw non-edible objects towards the coyote, and make yourself look big while maintaining eye contact. Never run away: like with most dogs this behavior makes them want to chase after you
  • Secure anything that could attract coyotes to your property (garbage, compost, birdseed, pet food, fallen fruit- see Operation Fruit Rescue).
  • Keep cats and small dogs indoors, and keep them on-leash in park areas
  • Never feed a coyote either in person or by leaving food for it More information can be sourced at City of Edmonton website about coyotes

PROTECTING TREES

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Did you know that the trees on your residential lot may belong to the City if they are in the easement? Trees are a valuable City asset. If your project damages a public tree, your project will be charged for the damage.

Depending on the damage, the tree may need to be removed. You will be responsible for both the cost of removal and the asset value of the tree. Some larges elms are worth more than $30,000.

The Tree Protection Brochure is a good resource for more information.

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RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL

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Did you know you have to clear snow and ice from all sidewalks beside your property within 48 hours after the end of a snowfall?  Sidewalk and driveway snow should be shovelled onto the yard, not the street. Failure to maintain your walks could result in a $100 fine and cleanup costs. Apply sand to your sidewalks to improve traction for pedestrians. Sand is available free at the City’s roadway maintenance yards or for purchase at your local hardware store.

Call 311 to report a sidewalk that isn’t being maintained. Learn more about snow management at www.edmonton.ca/snowinthecity