Riverdale Community Newsletter – April, 2017
City of Whitehorse Town Hall Meeting The City of Whitehorse had a town hall meeting at Christ the King School on Wednesday, April 5th. The City’s objective was to improve their understanding of the unique issues that affect Riverdale. The Mayor was in attendance to listen to Riverdale community concerns and issues. The topics discussed included traffic and speeding, only one bridge/emergency plan, bridge maintenance, roundabouts, bylaw enforcement including parking, heating fuel tank issues and water wellhead safety; bike lanes and trails. If you were unable to attend the town hall meeting, you can email mayorandcouncil@whitehorse.ca to let them know what your Riverdale concerns are. The City will be providing a report on the meeting results. Thank you to all who came for sharing your ideas and perspectives on municipal issues that affect our community. More information is on the City website at: http://www.whitehorse.ca/Home/Components/News/News/2593/31?backlist=%2f.
Grey Mountain Summit Trail One of the projects identified in the draft Chadburn Lake Park Plan -- the Grey Mountain Summit Trail -- has been approved by the Trails and Greenways Committee and City Council for implementation. This trail will be a multi-year initiative by the Youth Achievement Centre, using youth trail builders to work on the trail. An environmental assessor will be involved with the trail design to ensure that the trail respects local ecosystem needs. The Riverdale Community Association is a member of the Trails and Greenways Committee this year. If you have questions about this trail, or any other parts of the draft Chadburn Lake Park Plan, you can email us at riverdale.c.a@gmail.com or contact the City at trails@whitehorse.ca.
Preserving our Night Sky Heritage
Photo courtesy Amber at Yukon River Farmette
The Riverdale Community Association board was given a presentation by the Yukon Astronomical Society on their Light Pollution Abatement work. The International Dark Sky Association works to improve public lighting in an effort to maintain dark skies; and to reduce the human health and wildlife impacts resulting from light pollution. Even Whitehorse has a significant light pollution problem.
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