Looking to make a meaningful impact beyond your own League? We’re inviting passionate Community League board members from across Edmonton to step into city-wide leadership through three dynamic volunteer opportunities.
- Recreation Development Working Group
- Membership Engagement Working Group
- Community League Code of Conduct Administration Committee
Whether you’re interested in expanding recreation options, strengthening and mobilizing League membership or helping uphold standards - your voice and experience matter. Join us in shaping the future of our Leagues — learn more and apply through the link below.
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IT'S FINALLY HERE !!! The reporting guide for annual submissions for Community League Operating Grant (CLOG) 2027 is now available on the EFCL website www.efcl.org/clog Leagues with reporting periods ending in December 2025 or February 2026 their reporting deadline will be April 30, 2026. If you are unsure what your League’s reporting period is please contact Michael Parker. The submission webform will be open on March 17, 2026 and will be available on EFCL website www.efcl.org/clog and announced in our next newsletter.
Since this is a new process for everyone, we are committed to keeping the lines of communication open and ensuring that every League feels confident in their reporting. Catch Up: Session 1 Recap If you couldn’t make it to the live meeting, you can watch the full recording to get up to speed: Watch: Ask Us Anything: The New CLOG Calculation Video Recording
The engagement during our first session was fantastic. To address the remaining questions and dive deeper into the details, our panel from Neighborhood Services and the EFCL team is reconvening for a follow-up Q&A. Be Sure to sign up for our next CLOG Lunch & Learn - March 4 at 12pm Ask Us Anything: The New CLOG Calculation - Part 2 |
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Get Your Free Energy Efficiency Report and WIN !! The EFCL Green Leagues program is collecting utility bills to create free energy efficiency reports for Community League volunteers to help: - Understand facility energy usage more clearly
- Decrease operating costs
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Advocate for Leagues with a more full understanding of average operating costs.
- Quantify the impact of energy conservation measures
Please submit all pages of all of your natural gas and electricity bills from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 using this form ( Please note, a google account is required to use this form )
Other ways to share your utility bills: - Share a Google Drive link - if you store your bills in a drive
- If you receive bills electronically, you can download the year's bills through your energy retailer's portal and email the file to greenleagues@efcl.org
- You can also take photos on your phone and email these to greenleagues@efcl.org (note: remember we do need all pages of each utility bill).
To get the most out of this program, we encourage you to participate year after year. Please also take 5 minutes to complete our survey - Leagues and Environmental Sustainability
** Submit all of your League's utility bills by March 31, 2026 to be entered into a draw to win a $250 cash prize **
If you have already submitted your bills you will automatically be entered into the draw. |
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DO YOU NEED TO BOOK ICE TIME AT CITY RINKS ?
Each year, the City reaches out to Community Leagues to confirm interest in booking ice time at City facilities, and many leagues participate.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026/2027 winter season. Interested groups are encouraged to complete the attached application form and submit it by March 17. All criteria and submission details are included in this Application Form. |
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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES !!!
Big News for Local Businesses!
We’re excited to announce that our equipment rental program is now open to business owners! Why invest in purchasing equipment when you can rent what you need — when you need it?
Save money. Keep things simple. Support local
Reach out to the EFCL today and lock in your dates.
Click the link below to get started! |
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EDMONTON POLICE SERVICE SURVEY : BUDGET FEEDBACK The Edmonton Police Commission is collecting budget feedback through a public survey that is open until March 20, 2026:
https://legeropinion.co/EPC2026 Please note, you must enter an Edmonton postal code (residence or business) to use the survey. |
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MEMBERSHIP SUPPLY ORDER DEADLINE
This is a friendly reminder to verify that your League has placed its order for 2026-2027 Membership Supplies.
If you have already ordered, thank you! You can disregard this message.
If not, please ensure you place your order before March 15, 2026.
Customizing your order ensures that you don't pay for supplies you don't need, and that you have enough skate ribbons for your members next winter.
Visit the EFCL Supplies Store here |
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The kits include seed packages, small envelopes for splitting and sharing larger seed packages, a guide to hosting a seed sharing event, stickers, and pens to help Leagues set up a seed sharing table at an existing Community League event or even to kickstart a larger seed sharing event.
Community Leagues can order a kit for the 2026 growing season here.
“I was watering at our Cameron Heights Community Garden this morning and so happy we have this place for our Community to gather and appreciate. We are so grateful for the seed sharing kit because not only does it enable us to try different seeds in our containers but we are able to share the seeds with volunteers and all visitors to our garden.”
~ Cameron Heights Community League |
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Solar PV and Energy Efficiency upgrade funding available through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre.
With support from the City of Edmonton, Community Leagues are eligible for financial rebates through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). Funding is limited and interested Leagues should submit an Expression of Interest form for their projects as soon as possible.
The MCCAC has two rebates that are available to Leagues:
This program provides financial rebates to help identify energy-saving opportunities and implement retrofits for energy efficiency and financial savings.
- Energy Audits – Up to 50% of pre-GST audit costs (per facility) to a maximum of $7,500 for all municipal facilities.
- Retrofit Projects – Up to 50% of pre-GST project costs. Projects may receive 25-50% of project costs depending on the abatement rate.
- Retrofit Project Bonus – A bonus 10% project cost rebate will apply if a CEC project results in a 20% or greater reduction in facility-wide emissions.
To get started, Read the Guidebook and submit an Expression of interest as the first non-committal step in the application process.
This program provides financial rebates to install grid-connected alternative energy generation systems for Leagues to help save energy and money while reducing emissions.
Eligible project types can include:
- Solar photovoltaic systems
- Combined heat and power systems; and
- Other on-site electricity generation systems evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
To get started, Read the Guidebook and submit an Expression of Interest as the first, non-committal step in the application process.
Contact greenleagues@efcl.org for more information.
APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31, 2026
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| | Join the Fun with 4-H Intro Clubs in Edmonton
Looking for something exciting for kids aged 9–15 this spring? Ever wondered about 4-H? It is not just for farm kids! Come explore, learn, and grow through hands-on projects, leadership activities, and so much more. The 4-H Intro Club in Edmonton is back with a 6-week Explore 4-H Intro Club at Westview Village Community Hall, 10770 Winterburn Rd. NW. Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 starting April 8, kids will explore, create, and discover new skills all while having fun. From microgreens and terrarium mini-gardens to pottery, cookie decorating, straw rockets, and chocolate tasting, each session sparks curiosity, teamwork, and creativity. Kids can make new friends, try activities they have never done before, and gain confidence in a safe, welcoming environment. Led by friendly, trained 4-H leaders, the Intro Club is perfect for beginners or those curious about 4-H. Families in Edmonton’s community leagues are invited to join the fun and see what 4-H has to offer. Spaces are limited to 15 members, so register today. For details and schedules, visit https://4hab.com/member/explore-4-h-edmonton-club-2 or contact the Program Manager at introclubs@4hab.com or 403-477-4848. |
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| | YOU'RE INVITED The University of Alberta Senate is delighted to invite you to attend our inaugural Social Innovation Problems and Solutions Fair on March 11! Social Innovation in research tackles the complex social problems impacting communities within Alberta in innovative ways. To help foster and celebrate the creative research addressing Albertans’ everyday challenges, we are bringing researchers together with community members to share their projects in a quick and understandable format. Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 7:30PM Location: University Commons Atrium (complimentary parking available) |
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Do we really need a project manager?
Shaun, our Infrastructure and Amenities Advisor, sits down with Scott, a seasoned consultant from VA Projects, to talk about one of the most common misconceptions in construction and renovation projects — “Do we really need a project manager?”
They break down the misconceptions and highlight the real value a project manager brings — protecting budgets, timelines, and reducing stress. For leagues and volunteer boards, having someone to coordinate the moving parts can make all the difference.
Watch the full conversation and see why a project manager might be your project’s greatest asset. Reach out to Shaun for further questions about Project Managers and how to move forward. |
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Our weekly “WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND” posts on social media are gaining great traction in the community! Do you have an event you’d like featured? We’d love to help spread the word — submit your community event here: |
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Need to Know is the EFCL's newsletter just for Community League board members. If you've been forwarded this email and would like to sign up for essential updates and information for running your League, click here. If you haven't already, we also encourage you to sign up for Living Local, which focuses on stories from Leagues around the city. |
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We respectfully acknowledge the land upon which the EFCL operates is located on Treaty 6 Territory and has served a purpose as a traditional meeting ground for many First Nations groups. This territory has provided a traveling route and home to the Nakoda Sioux, and later, Blackfoot and Cree peoples, followed by Saulteaux and Métis and other Indigenous peoples. |
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