LCA Executive Meeting Postponed to March 16
Featured, LCA News
Sorry for the short notice here but we are moving the next LCA Exec meeting one week, to March 16. We're having trouble achieving quorum tonight due to some planned absences and some unplanned absences (well, me.)
We rarely get visitors…
We’re Getting a New School! We’re Getting a New School!
Featured, School NewsResidents of Regina's Lakeview neighbourhood will be embarking on an exciting journey this spring, as they work to design a school for the future in our older neighbourhood. It's part of Regina Public Schools' 10 year renewal plan, which will renovate, refresh and combine several schools around the city over the next decade.
Caring Volunteers Groom Local Ski Trail
Featured
A few weeks back I had the opportunity to correspond with Janet Lee, one of the true Friends of Lakeview. For a great many years, Janet, Ron Bleshinger and Steve Wihak have been grooming cross country ski trails in Kinsmen Park South.
It's…
Spring Soccer Information is Updated
Featured, LCA News
Just wanted to let you know that we've updated the LCA spring soccer page with all the new dates, new pricing, and new registration night information. Our first registration night is only a month away on March 10.
We call it 'Spring…
Repost – Important Community Meeting on Public Schools, February 11
Featured, School News
This is a repost from earlier this week, since it got buried at the bottom of several posts for all the email subscribers, and might have been missed. For those of you who saw it the first time, my apologies for the duplication!
Since…
Wanna Sing and Dance this Summer? Join Saskatchewan Express
Community News
If you're 15 years of age or over, love singing and dancing and want to travel this summer, Saskatchewan Express might be for you. They're holding auditions for the 2009 summer tour on February 7 and 8.
I assume the auditions are held…
Got Singing Chops? Here’s Your Chance!
Just for Fun
The Regina Symphony Orchestra is helping fill the void left behind by the end of Canadian Idol and doing some fundraising at the same time. The RSO Singing Star competition is your chance to strut your stuff in front of an audience and win…
Important Community Meeting on Public School Renewal on February 11
Featured
Well that's as informative a headline as I can write. Here's a meeting that should be of interest to everyone in the Lakeview community who have an interest in public education.
The Regina Public School Board is inviting everyone who is…
Assiniboine Avenue Ice Rink: On the Move?
Featured, LCA News
Here's one of the more interesting items we'll get to discuss at our next LCA Executive Meeting on Monday February 9.
We received an email from Loreen Anderson (our hard working City Community Consultant) which said the City was approached…
February Posting Marathon Begins!
Featured, LCA News, Site Information
I spent an hour going through my inbox yesterday and found that I am sixteen posts behind in sharing important and interesting community information with you all. How did that happen?
Did the warm weather and thoughts of spring wake…
LCA Website: Six Month Status Report
Featured, LCA News
It's been close to six months since we launched the new and improved Lakeview Community Association web site. Since then we've slowly struggled to figure out the best ways to use the site to help Lakeview residents. We tried a lot of different…
RU Smarter than a Deshaye School Student? Find Out Thursday!
Community News
Good friend of Lakeview Kelly Pierson sent me an email today letting me know that there are still tickets available for the "R U Smarter than a Deshaye K-8th Grader" event tomorrow night (Thursday January 29) at 6:30PM at Miller High School.…
Happy Family Literacy Day!
Featured, School News
This coming Tuesday, January 27, is Family Literacy Day which promotes the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year round.
Every year on January 27 families, schools, libraries and community groups across Canada…
Register Now for Regina Lazer Softball
Featured, Sports & Recreation
Even though there is still several feet of snow on the ground, the Regina Lazers Softball Club is taking registrations for the summer season.
The Lazers zone is Zone 1 of the Regina Minor Softball Association and they offer a fun Learn…
Chess Club Brings A Classic Game to Youth
Featured
Lakeview resident and volunteer extraordinare Lauri Lintott is part of a group who has been working with the Saskatchewan Scholastic Chess Association to establish a city wide youth chess club in Regina. And now it's here!
The Regina Youth…
LCA Fitness Classes Get Results!
Featured, LCA News
If you are reading this post, I know that you are a loving, caring person who cares deeply about your neighbourhood and the people in it. You want the best for your family and your community. But are you taking the time to care for…
New Years Resolution: Get Smarter, Help Schools
Featured, School News
Part of the fun of celebrating a New Year is making resolutions. As I get older, it's almost time to resolve to exercise my brain from time to time. Volunteering for the LCA does wonders for keeping the mind sharp, but I can still use an…
Winter Program Registration is January 13, 2009
Featured, LCA News
It's time again to head on over to Athabasca School and sign up for some classes and programs to cure those mid-winter blues. Whether it's a program put on by the Lakeview Community Association or any other community association in Regina,…
First LCA Meeting of 2009 is January 12
LCA News
Had enough turkey? Still too cold to go skating outside? Then pull out your 2009 calendar and mark down some important dates.
The first is January 12, 2009, 7PM at Lakeview School. That's the next LCA executive meeting. Come out and…
Outdoor Skating (sort of ) Starts Today!
Featured, LCA News
December 15 is the official start of the 10 week Outdoor Skating season. The ice is ready to go, but now we are waiting for the weather to warm up a bit before we open the shacks. The shelters do not open when the outside temperature…
Next LCA Meeting is December 8
LCA News
Our next LCA meeting is Monday December 8, 7PM at Lakeview School. Some important topics will be discussed, debated and hopefully decided:
Preparing for January: Since we're not doing a printed winter newsletter, how will we promote…
Supervisors Needed for Outdoor Skating Rink
LCA News
This is one of those posts where we really need your help -- please spread the word at school, at work and with your neighbours! If you subscribe by email, please forward it on!
City crews will be starting to flood outdoor ice rinks over…
OK fellas — time to get the gear checked out
Community News
Friend of Lakeview Kelly sent me an email this week about a great seminar for all the guys who should be getting their "equipment" examined on a regular basis but aren't getting it done.
The Canadian Cancer Society and SunLife Financial…
Outdoor Hockey League Registration is Monday!
Sports & Recreation
Registration for the WPCA Outdoor Hockey League is Monday, November 17 at 7PM at the Balfour Arena meeting room (70 Massey Road.) The program is run by the Whitmore Park Community Association and is open to kids of all abilities aged 6-12.
The…