June Newsletter

Hello KEP Neighbour,

Here’s what’s happening around the community this June! Inside you’ll find updates from the King Edward Park Community League - upcoming events and programs, City news, road and construction updates, local resources, and more.

Know something happening in the neighbourhood or have an idea for the newsletter? Let us know — we’d love to hear what you’d like to see featured here!

Thank you,

Your KEP Community League Board

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Keep Reading:

KEP Community League News:
- KEP 25th Annual Reuse Fair | June 13
- Bike Month Challenge
- KEP Green Shack
- Casino Volunteers Needed | June 14 & 15
Edmonton Events & Happenings
KEP Fun Facts
City Info & Updates
City & Community Resources

Community League News

King Edward Park’s 25th Annual Reuse Fair

The 25th Annual Reuse Fair!

Bring your gently used household items and help give them a second life while supporting local community groups and charities.

Event Highlights

📚 Book Exchange — take some or leave some!

🪴 Plant Sale — hosted by the Edmonton Horticultural Society

♻️ Free Table — give useful items a new home

🗑️ Large bin available for non-toxic household waste
(Please note: no mattresses, fridges, or freezers.)

This event is made possible by caring community volunteers. Volunteers are needed for setup, unloading vehicles, sorting donations, and cleanup. If you can spare a few hours, please contact Renée at 780-462-7001.

Come meet your neighbours, support local organizations, and help make a positive impact on the environment. We look forward to seeing you there!

🚴‍♀️ 2026 BIKE Month Challenge

Dust off your bikes and join the challenge!
This June, Community Leagues across the city are teaming up for a month of riding, exploring, and friendly competition.

✨ Ride with friends
✨ Track your kilometres
✨ Discover new routes
✨ Win prizes
✨ Enjoy the outdoors

HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ Download the Stava app & join the KEP club
2️⃣ No Strava? Then email your monthly KM to grants@kingedwardpark.org every Saturday
3️⃣ Ride throughout June
4️⃣ Help your League top the leaderboard

🏆 Categories include:
• Total Participants
• Total Team Kilometres
• Scavenger Hunt Challenge

City of Edmonton Program

🌿 Green Shack is Back at KEP This Summer!

The City of Edmonton’s Green Shack Program is back this summer in King Edward Park! Join the fun at the playground behind the Large Hall, where City program leaders host free games, crafts, challenges, and activities to keep kids active and having fun all summer long.

📍 Location: Playground behind the Large Hall - 7708 85 Street
📅 Dates: June 29 – August 21, 2026
🕙 Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Green Shack program is a free, drop-in program designed for children ages 6–12, though all ages are welcome. Please note that this is not a childcare service — children are free to come and go throughout the program, and parents/guardians should determine whether their child can attend independently. Children under 6 are welcome with a parent or guardian.

Weekly activities and special events will be posted at the Green Shack throughout the summer.

For full program details, locations, policies, and updates, visit the City of Edmonton Green Shack webpage.

Casino Volunteers Needed

Help support KEP — No Experience Needed!

June 14 & 15

Community league casinos are one of our biggest fundraisers, helping support neighbourhood events, programs, rink maintenance, hall improvements, and more.

As a volunteer, you’ll help with simple behind-the-scenes roles like cash counting, chip running, or record keeping. Don’t worry — training is provided, and experienced volunteers will be there to help.

Sign up Here

What to expect:

Easy-to-learn volunteer roles
Half-day or full-day shifts (depending on the role)
Meals, snacks, coffee, and drinks provided
A fun way to meet neighbours and support your community

What to bring:

Government-issued photo ID
Comfortable clothing (business casual recommended)
Reading glasses, if needed

Every volunteer helps make a difference — we couldn’t do it without you!

Community Events & Happenings

National Indigenous History Month Events | June 1 - 30
Pride Edmonton | June 1 - 30
Edmonton’s International BeerFest | June 4 - 9
Africanival | June 5 - 7
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting | June 13
Freewill Shakespeare Festival | June 17 - July 12
Edmonton International Jazz Festival | June 19 - 28
42d Street The Broadway Musical | June 19
Free Big Bin and Eco Station Events
Fire Station Open Houses | June 20 & 27

KEP Fun Facts

King Edward Park is a strong and vibrant community with a rich history of community engagement:

When the King Edward Park Community League celebrated its 55th Anniversary (1923–1978), members recognized the importance of preserving the neighbourhood’s history for future generations. To capture the stories, people, and milestones that shaped the community up to 1985, the KEP History Book Committee was formed and eventually published Looking Back – King Edward Park and District in 1985.

Interested in learning more about KEP’s history? Looking Back – King Edward Park and District can be found through the public library.

👉 Reply to this email with a fun fact, favourite memory, or community tip. We’ll highlight submissions in next month’s newsletter!

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