Winter is almost over and our skating season was wonderful, albeit late to start. The McCauley Community League wishes to thank Rink Manager Dan Glugosh and his team for putting in the ice and running the rink. 

We held the McCauley Cup later in the season than usual due to the warm weather. On January 27th, Chief of Police Dale McFee played in the game and Mayor Sohi attended, along with our City Councillor, Anne Stevenson. The event was organized by Dan Glugosh and many Edmonton Police Service officers from the Downtown Division. The kids won the game and Mayor Sohi presented the cup to them. 

It was a fairly warm and sunny day and the event was well-attended. Folks were treated to doughnuts, sandwiches, coffee, and hot chocolate. The event was funded by the Edmonton Police Foundation and the Oilers Entertainment Group. Sponsors included United Cycle, Sport Central, Italian Centre Shop, Italian Bakery, Tim Hortons, Elite Sports Promotional Marketing, and Oilers Alumni, in addition to the McCauley Community League. 

On February 18th our community celebrated Family Day. More than 200 people came out on a beautiful afternoon to enjoy skating, face-painting, music, food, and more. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our volunteers. We would like to thank the following people: Jakki, Leanne, Laurie, Shelly, Roma, Re, Ruth, Maia, Nekoola, and Jackie.  

We especially want to thank the Pagnotta/Mannarino family for providing the most delicious meal of meatballs (so good!), hot dogs, doughnuts, and water. The meal was in memory of long-time McCauley resident Albert Pagnotta.

We are still seeking folks who live in the neighbourhood or own a business here to join our board. If you have an interest in coming to one of our meetings, we meet at The Boys and Girls Club on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.). We meet in the conference room that is accessible by the side door which faces 95th Street. You can ring the bell marked “conference room.” We can also be reached at league@mccauleycl.com.

Corine Demas is the President of the McCauley Community League.