Brief overview of discussions at the VVCA September 16, 2026 board meeting:

– letter sent supporting Brunskill School playground improvements.
– discussion of City new infill changes to sidewall area and sill heights.
– new rink pole(s) installed. Invoice sent to VVCA to be paid (money from the City has been forwarded to VVCA).
– Meet your Ward 6 Councillor event on Friday, September 18, 2:30pm at Five Corners Cafe (Broadway).
– VVCA requested cross country ski trail grooming at both Grosvenor Park and President Murray parks.
– City WinterCityYXE micro-grant applications are open for a winter friendly community event if anyone is interested in organizing. Deadline to apply is October 1.
– all VVCA programs going ahead. Most registrants used e-transfer. Registration forms need reprinting and will add e-transfer info. Questions about possibility or costs of online registration?
– one VVCA under-9 indoor soccer team formed.
– basketball registration is over. Teams and schedules being determined.
– a volunteer list will be created for Grade 8 students assistance with the rink maintenance.
– still looking for an Equipment Coordinator and newsletter assistant.
– rink requires mowing before winter. Volunteers will coordinate efforts.
– President Murray Park has three new deciduous trees planted. Are there more to come? Is there a City plan for the park?
– newsletter printed and distributed throughout neighbourhood. Additional print run targeted businesses and apartment blocks.
– issues with Colonial and area still ongoing. Other businesses along 8th Street interested in being involved. City parks crews now regularly clean parks. Membership in Saskatoon Housing Initiative Program okayed.
– Albert Community Centre renovations continue, with completion anticipated late 2026 or early 2027. Bookings will resume once open. VVCA website has been updated with new information.
– Community garden wrap-up work-bee later this month.
– possible movie in the park for next fall.
– Residential Parking Program subcommittee will prepare report for next meeting.
– next meeting is Wednesday, October 21.