City of Leduc
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Mayor Bob Young was pleased to host members of the local business community, as well as a panel of business and government experts, for a virtual town hall in support of local business this past Wednesday evening. We thank all those who attended for their thoughtful and productive participation, and for their perseverance as we all continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community. During the event, Mayor Young also announced the COVID Recovery Grant ...- a partnership with The Leduc & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber to assist local small businesses who are in need of professional services to support them in applying for provincial and federal grants. Full details and applications on this grant program are available at: https://www.yourchamber.ca/covid-recovery-grant The full recording the town hall is available for viewing on our website at https://www.leduc.ca/econom/business-engagement-and-support. We offer our sincere thanks to all panelists as well as our partners at The Leduc & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber and Main Street Leduc for their support on this event.

Practice mindfulness to get though the holiday anxiety this year, plus additional tools and strategies taught through this free mental health webinar to help you and your family cope through the season. Sign up now and watch it as many times as you’d like till Dec. 31 at https://gettingthroughtheholidays.eventbrite.ca

Outdoor Rink Update A few ice surfaces are now open for public use including: Leduc Civic Centre North Pond, Black Stone Rink, Kinsmen Rink, Lions Rink at Aileen Faller Park, and Robinson Community Park. Note that to ensure compliance with provincial health restrictions, ice surfaces are limited to a maximum of 10 people. Crews continue to work on preparing additional ice surfaces for everyone to enjoy this winter. Please do not skate on rinks that are closed, both for your safety and to help us prepare the ice as quickly as possible. More information and regular updates are available at www.leduc.ca/outdoor-ice-surfaces.

Thanks to everyone who came out to meet Santa at our Santa Claus Drive-Thru today! He is heading back to the North Pole after a fun afternoon in #Leduc. We are so glad this event, in curbside pick-up fashion, was still able to safely move ahead and bring some joy to our community this holiday season. And thanks to LEDUC CO-OP and the Leduc Arts Foundry for making this event possible! Check out https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/button-wreath for ornament making instructions, as well as https://bit.ly/3oRHWbn for a map to see the holiday lights around town!

Congratulations to Leduc's own Kaitlyn Bristowe....your hometown is very proud of you!

On behalf of Leduc City Council, Mayor Bob Young thanks each resident of Leduc, wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season.

The Light-Up Leduc Map is available now at https://bit.ly/3oRHWbn! A great holiday activity for the whole household - check out the route in the evenings, and enjoy the festive displays put up around the community!

Leduc Transit is now offering a free transit pass to eligible post-secondary students attending in-class sessions in Edmonton this winter to help provide financial relief after the U-Pass program was temporarily discontinued earlier this year. The pass must be picked up at the Leduc Civic Centre before Jan. 29 and will be valid on Leduc Transit and ETS Route 747 until April 30. For complete details, please visit https://bit.ly/3p0bF1R. Leduc County

Although today’s Eco Station celebration event was cancelled in order to ensure the health and safety of our community and adhere to provincial health restrictions, we look forward to coming together to celebrate the facility and our regional partnership when it is safe to do so. Please note the Eco Station remains open and operational for the public! https://www.leduc.ca/ecostation

With the return of snow, our crews are at the ready to keep our nearly 500 km of streets and lanes clear of snow and ice! View the short video below to learn more about how snow clearing and removal in Leduc works, and be sure to stay in the #LeducSnowKnow throughout the winter by following our social media channels and visiting https://www.leduc.ca/snow-removal

Please join us for a Santa Claus Drive-thru at the Civic Centre between 2 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12! Santa is taking some time off from his North Pole workshop to visit Leduc families and spread some festive cheers with gift bags of holiday goodies for the kids, courtesy of LEDUC CO-OP and the Leduc Arts Foundry. Tickets are required to enter the drive-thru, and must be pre-purchased by Dec. 4 for $5 per gift bag (for kids under 18) that your vehicle would like to receiv...e. All proceeds will be donated to the Leduc HUB. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3nLKZ4f. Learn more at www.leduc.ca/santa-claus-drive-thru! Please note: to ensure everyone’s health and safety, this is a registered, ticketed event, and attendees will be required to remain in their vehicles at all times.

We’ve officially wrapped up our 2021 public budget meetings as the proposed budget will go before Leduc City Council on Monday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. All meetings are live streamed on our website so citizens can watch from the comfort of their homes. Please visit: https://www.leduc.ca/live Budget highlights can also be reviewed on our website: Oct. 26 https://bit.ly/3oyBW84 Nov. 2 https://bit.ly/32fmHHz... Nov. 9 https://bit.ly/2JQqg0h Nov. 16 https://bit.ly/2IOldgJ See more

COVID-19 has created an environment where social isolation can easily thrive. For people that are experiencing family violence, they are trapped at home, making it difficult for them to signal or for someone else to notice signs that they need help. The Canadian Women’s Foundation has developed a sign for those experiencing domestic abuse to #SignalForHelp in a video call discreetly. If you see the signal, reach out discreetly to the person: Ask yes or no question on a pho...ne call (reduces risk if someone is listening) Use another form of communication (text, email, social media), ask general questions, and offer support Become familiar with services in the community to support victims at www.leduc.ca/FV #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth #WhereToTurn

Help us Light-Up Leduc this holiday season with your best holiday or winter décor! We want to brighten up the long evenings and bring a little sparkle to our community with this fun event! A judging panel of community influencers will tour participating displays in December. The winners will be featured on our website and social media and awarded gift cards from Canadian Tire Leduc - $300 to first place and $100 each to the runner ups! We’ll also create a map that residents can use to tour the community and enjoy the lights! Details and registration at www.leduc.ca/lightupleduc

We want to thank our community for participating in the update of Leduc’s Municipal Development Plan, which was recently approved by Leduc City Council. Gathering all the feedback and sharing your thoughts on Leduc’s future was very encouraging knowing how passionate our citizens are for this city’s future success and sustainability. To view the MDP online, visit https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-development-plan-2020 . .... . #LeducMDP #MDP #feedback #municipaldevelopmentplan #EngageLeduc See more

Register for the Leduc Revival of Neighbouring Summit tomorrow! This event is free and we’ll be screening the documentary The Great Disconnect to explore the age of loneliness, the impacts, and what we can do to connect with our communities. https://fb.me/e/71mjcJneJ #TheGreatDisconnectedFilm #communitydoc

Notice of proposed bylaw No. 1063-2020. More information on public notices is available at https://www.leduc.ca/public-hearings.

Take action during National Addictions Week by helping us bring awareness to the stigma that surrounds substance abuse and share resources to help. For those who are or know someone suffering from substance abuse, remember that they are "Somebody’s Someone." #ChangeBeginswithMe and you. According to the Government of Canada, 1,018 opioid-related deaths have occurred between January and March this year, with 96% of them being accidental. The pandemic has created difficult c...onditions for those who are vulnerable to get help, plus the loss of social connections and supports. Learn more at https://www.leduc.ca/opioids #NAAW

Having a lot of packages delivered this season? Remember to turn your front porch light on to make it easier and safer for deliveries to be made in the evening hours.

Attention transit riders! The current Leduc Transit routes and schedules have not been impacted by the mandatory public health measures recently announced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please remember though that masks are required when riding Leduc Transit. For routes and schedules, please visit www.leductransit.ca.

Next week (Nov. 22-28) is National Addictions Awareness Week, so we wanted to remind you that - if you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder - Leduc FCSS and 211 are #heretohelp. If you are looking for information about addiction treatment options, support groups, crisis lines or other mental health resources, you can dial 2-1-1 any time (the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Or, to speak directly with a member of FCSS support team, please call 780-980-7109 during regular office hours.