Exciting News About Our Community Feature

“the Rock”

WOODHAVEN COMMUNITY FEATURE HAS ARRIVED

August 4, 2026

Today the crew from Montorio Homes came with equipment and a crane and placed our community feature in its new home.  When the stone was removed from the site several years ago, the lettering and logo were taken off in order to protect them from damage; they’ll be replaced soon.  In the meantime, here are some photos of the work this morning. Board member Richard Laslo was on site to observe the placement.

July 13, 2026

Many of you are aware that when Woodhaven Phase 1 was under construction, there was a large granite boulder featuring the name and logo of Woodhaven on the corner of Edworthy Way and Edgemont Boulevard. This was our community sign, or Community Feature, as officially termed by the City. Conversationally, it’s been known as the Rock.

The big news is that – regardless of what you call it – we are very close to seeing site preparation begin for its return, and we are optimistic that we’ll have it in place by the fall!

Background

Woodhaven was originally planned to be constructed in 3 phases by the developer, Walton Global. It was designed as a premium neighborhood with a Home Owners Association (HOA) to ensure that Woodhaven would remain an attractive and desirable neighborhood for the future. While Phase 1 was under construction, Walton placed a 7-ton stone on the lot at the corner of Edgemont Boulevard and Edworthy Way as a community sign. It was there for several years while homes were built around it. In May of 2017, Walton went into creditor protection. The lands for Woodhaven Phases 2 and 3 were purchased by Rohit, leaving us, Woodhaven Phase 1, as a separate entity.

Home Builder, Montorio Homes, owned the lot the rock was situated on. They were unable to build a home with the rock in place, so they had it moved to their storage yard, where it remains in storage.

Over the years, the HOA Board of Directors has worked unsuccessfully with the City to find an acceptable location for our Community Feature. However, with the support of the “Community Liaison”, a new City role, and the continued backing of the Board: new Board member Richard Laslo, retired from a career working in architecture, was able to move things forward.

Location and Placement

In the past, the Board proposed several locations on land owned by the City or the Province, but were not able to get permission. A new location was recently proposed and accepted by all parties, including Epcor, who owns the land. It will be located on the northwest corner of the pond, near where Edgemont Way intersects Edgemont Boulevard, where it enjoys good visibility from all 3 directions. We have signed the necessary agreements with Epcor to go ahead.

The secure placement of the Rock requires a stable base including concrete footings. That stage of work is set to begin July 15th, weather permitting. Next follows a 21-day period for the concrete to cure. Following that, the stone will be moved to its new location. Montorio Homes has been very supportive, and we have contracted with them to prepare the site bed, and to transport and place the rock in its space as our Community Feature.

Financing

The cost is significant – $35,800 plus GST. However, after a careful assessment of our financial position, which is laid out in documents posted on the website and provided to homeowners each year as part of the Annual General Meeting package, we have determined that we can cover this cost.

Prior to the HOA Board assuming responsibility, Walton operated as the Board as they were the primary developer. Once the Home Owners Association for Woodhaven Phase 1 was able to operate, it invested the fees that had been collected by Walton, and by careful spending since then, the HOA has enough money set aside to finance the project.

We would, of course, prefer to find other avenues for financing. For example, we have to hold off on landscaping needs this year unless we can recover the costs. It is our understanding that Walton made a commitment at the time of its receivership to assist in relocating the stone. Walton continues to operate as a developer in Edmonton, and we are reaching out to them to request financial assistance. We have also investigated the possibility of grants from the City or the Province; however, there is little optimism in that regard.

What Next?

At some point, once the Community Feature is in place, there will be an invitation to the community to meet at the site for a snack and a celebration to recognize the unique nature of our neighborhood. Next year, we will look into whether we can add some landscaping materials to enhance the look of the Community Feature.

As always, the Board welcomes your feedback on what we do in the community. Please contact us at board@woodhaven-edgemont.ca

Community Improvements Committee Updates

Your Woodhaven-Edgemont Homeowners Association (HOA) is committed to the maintenance, beautification, and the long-term value of our properties.   However, community beautification is the responsibility of all of us that call Woodhaven-Edgemont home.  Therefore, here are just a few friendly reminders/ideas on how we can each make a big impact:

• Keep your yards well cared for – keeping your lawn regularly cut and weeded.
• Homeowners along Edgemont Boulevard are responsible for keeping grass on the boulevard cut and trimmed regularly.
• Homeowners that back onto the pathway are responsible for keeping the grass cut and trimmed (note: grass cutting will be done by city and maintenance crews only one meter on each side of the path – homeowners are therefore responsible for areas outside of this distance).
• Pull a few weeds or pick up any garbage when out and about on your walk.
• Consider adopting a flower bed to weed. Several neighbours have already committed to various beds throughout the neighbourhood.  We hope to have all beds “adopted” this summer.  Please email board@woodhaven-edgemont.ca to participate.
• Pick up after your dog PLEASE!!!!!
• Refrain from discarding cigarette butts and garbage along sidewalks, paths, and green spaces.
• For homeowners that back onto the pond, please minimize the use of fertilizer on back lawns to reduce run-off into the pond which will help to prevent increased algae growth.
• Volunteer for upcoming community work bees. Watch for more information on mailboxes, Facebook, and our HOA website.

Thank you for your commitment to our neighbourhood!!!!

Community Newsletter

Woodhaven – Edgemont Friends and Neighbours

SPRING 2026 NEWSLETTER

The Woodhaven-Edgemont Homeowners Association (HOA) is committed to the maintenance, beautification, and long-term property values of our community. Thank you to all of the volunteers who help keep our community looking good.

Ways you can help to keep our community beautiful:

• Keep yards well cared for – cutting lawns regularly and weeding. Homeowners along Edgemont Boulevard, pathways, and corner lots are responsible for keeping grass on the Boulevard and corners cut. (Note: The City of Edmonton maintenance crews will cut one metre on each side of the back path. Homeowners are responsible for areas outside of this distance).
• Pull a few weeds or pick up any garbage when out and about on your walks.
• Consider adopting a shrub bed to take care of (i.e. weed as necessary). Or consider a donation to help keep landscaping costs lower. Contact the Board if you would like to adopt-a-bed/donate. See website for map of available beds.
• SERIOUSLY, PLEASE pick up after your dog and do not dispose of the bags into the ravines.
• Dispose of cigarette butts and garbage in proper garbage bins.
• Homes around the pond: please minimize or avoid the use of fertilizer on back lawns to reduce run-off into the pond. This will help minimize algae growth.
• Maintain fences, including painting both inside and outside with the community colour (Autumn Sand solid wood fence stain by Cloverdale Paints). Note:  Neighborhoods start to lose appeal as fences deteriorate. Our community is over 10 years old and is starting to show it.  Consider painting your fence within the next year or so if you haven’t already.  Student Painting Services is offering a discount of 10% for power washing/painting. Please check out our website for more information.
• For any concerns such as graffiti, dead trees, or watering needs for trees, please contact 311 or submit a request via the 311 app. Do NOT cut or prune trees on public property.  Fines can be issued by the City in such situations.
• Reminder: Please pay your HOA annual fee by June 1^st!

Thank you for your commitment to our neighbourhood.

Please share your input and ideas with us.

Website: https://woodhaven-edgemont.ca

E-mail us at: board@woodhaven-edgemont.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodhaven Peeps, Pups & Munchkins

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Mail us at:

Woodhaven-Edgemont Homeowners Association
PO Box 73082, RPO Hamptons, Edmonton AB T5T 3X1

Your HOA Board has established 2 committees to continue planning for the spring and summer of 2024!