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Membership

It's time to throw away the blue membership cards for the new orange 2010/11 membership. Highlands Community League memberships are up for renewal after August 31st.

On September 7th we will be having indoor soccer registration and kick off community League membership drive. If your new to the community or never thought about joining before your membership dues go along way in creating programs and events for the community.

The community league will be open the entire month of September Tuesdays 10:00 am till 12:30 pm and Thursdays 6:00pm till 8pm as an open house and membership sign up.

Or you can purchase your community league membership online at www.efcl.org or in person (cash or cheque only) at Mandolin Books & Coffee Company at 6419 112 Avenue, Edmonton.

Hockey registrants pay a Community Corporate Community League Fee through their hockey registration process and should obtain a receipt to present to your community league to obtain your membership card.

For more information please read this article.

Information & Prices

To become a full member of the Highlands and District Community League, you must live within the league boundaries: East of 67th street, North of the North bank of the North Saskatchewan River, West of 50th street and South of 118th Avenue.

Associate memberships are also available. Associate members may participate participate in community league events, programs and sports, but do not have voting rights. 

League memberships are sold each year in September and are valid from September 1st to August 31st the next year.

Benefits of Membership

    • AGM voting rights
    • Community programs
    • Social events
    • Rental of the Highlands Community Hall at reduced rates
    • Participation in community sports
    • City of Edmonton community rink access
    • City of Edmonton (Tier 3 Only) Leisure Centres Discounts
    • Telus World of Science - Discount on Admission and Memberships

Membership Fees

Single $15
Family $25
Senior $5
Associate* $5

What Does the Community League do?

The Highlands Community League help build a strong, diverse and proactive community by acknowledging and responding to the needs of our members.

  • We maintain the outdoor skating rinks.
  • We work with the City of Edmonton to provide summer and playground programs and other opportunities.
  • We organize, coach, and host children's indoor and outdoor soccer, tennis, gardening club, children's wading pool and green shack program, canine training and other surprise offerings to be announced soon. Please see website for timely information on League Happenings
  • We organize fun all inclusive events throughout the year.
  • We own and maintain the community hall.

What are our current big projects?

  • Assessment and renovating/building of the current community hall.

Where do we get our funding?

The Highlands Community League has several sources of funding for different initiatives and projects. 

  • Our Fall Membership Drive is an important fundraiser. High membership helps us obtain more external funding.
  • We apply for grants through the City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta. 
  • We host a casino every two years.

How do I find out what is happening in the community?

  • Walk about and visit with neighbours.
  • Attend community events as listed on the website calendar
  • Read & contribute to the quarterly newsletter Highlands-Bellevue Highlights, the monthly e-newsletter Highlands Happenings or the weekly updated Highlands website. Click here for more information.
  • Join the Highlands Facebook Group.

How can I become involved?

  • Come to a Highlands Executive Board meeting and volunteer.
  • Fill out your membership card with a list of your skills.
  • Email an inquiry as to where your donation of time could most benefit our community.

I want to volunteer. Now what?

Do you have an interest in some of the activities already mentioned or would you be interested in starting a new project to enhance the Highlands? Together, we may be able to make your concept a reality.

We want you to feel welcome, and the community will benefit from your contribution.

All community league members are welcome at the Highlands Executive Board meetings!

7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Highlands Community Center
6112-113 Avenue

To add an agenda item, make an inquiry, present an idea or volunteer for the Executive Board, please contact the President of the Highlands Community League by clicking on the icon below.

 

Other Information

League Bylaws

Executive Board Meeting Minutes & Contact Information Go Now!

Membership Contact

If you are interested in more information regarding membership please contact our Membership Director by clicking on the icon below.