Photo by Garth Gullekson, Darlington Mediaworks

How lucky we are to live in a Community where Community Spirit is alive and well!!!

The New Edinburgh Winter Carnival was another roaring success because of all those who braved the wonderful sunny cold weather to partake in the camaraderie and friendship of the local community carnival of games, sleigh rides and cafe food on January 30 in the Fieldhouse at Stanley Park.

Our Lovely Snow Queen Amy Hinchey from the New Edinburgh Square made her Royal entrance on foot while waving to her subjects and stopping to chat along the way (sounds like she might have been running for office). Regaled in a "One of a Kind" dazzling Crown, she cut the ribbon and the games began!

The February Edition of the New Edinburgh News is now available online.

NCC UPDATE ON THE PARK REMEDIATION

The NCC wishes to acknowledge the collaboration of residents of the community with regard to the Stanley Avenue Park Remediation project to date.

We are happy to inform you that the project is progressing as planned. The weather and the contractor’s expertise and dedication to the project have contributed to the project being on time. Please consult the NCC website at: www.canadascapital.gc.ca   and look for the link “Stanley Park” on the home page for the most current information regarding the schedule of the entire project.

Since the remediation work is only partially completed, according to the Canada Labour Code, the site remains a construction area under the responsibility of the Contractor.  Therefore for health and safety reasons the park must remain closed to the public until the completion of construction in the Spring of 2010. 

 It is most important to note that, breach of entry onto the site may adversely affect the opening of the park to users in the Spring 2010.To ensure the best possible results and the quickest re-opening of the entire park, it is important that the community at large refrain from using the fenced off areas.

Jocelyne Moncion Officer, Public and Community Relations Public Affairs
 National Capital Commission
www.canadascapital.gc.ca

 Photo credit: Louise Imbeault

Over 80 people attended the NE Heritage Forum on October 2nd, during which we were also able to celebrate the receipt of a National Achievement Award from Heritage Canada Foundation.   The award was made jointly by HCF (represented by Director of Communications, Carolyn Quinn) and the nominating organization, Heritage Ottawa (represented by Vice-President, David Jeanes).  The citation says the award is "presented to New Edinburgh Community Alliance for leadership in the preservation of the New Edinburgh Heritage Conservation District".  David Sacks, NECA President, accepted the award on behalf of the community.