Tips & Info
Here you will find tips and information on any issues the community might face including how to handle plant weeds, dealing with insect infestations, preventing tree mold, winterizing tips, recycling rules, finding community resources and more.
Black Knot
Black knot (Apiosporina morbosa) is a fungal disease that causes greenish brown to black swellings in the stems of cherry trees (Prunus spp.). Its spores are released following periods of warm, wet weather and are spread by splashing water, wind, birds, and insects.
Black knot deforms branches and reduces their growth. Heavily infected trees often become stunted and may eventually die from the disease.
Black Knot continues to be an issue in our community as well as across the City. The City is now focusing their efforts on a specific area of the city each season. The City removed a significant amount of black knot in our neighbourhood in the Spring of 2022, and will continue to monitor and remove on a cyclic basis. Only City crews are authorized to prune infected trees on public property.
PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO KEEP YOUR OWN TREES BLACK KNOT FREE. If you have black knot on your personal property, you can carefully remove it when trees are in their dormant stage during the winter. For information on how to safely do that, please refer to:
Sidewalk Snow Removal
City of Edmonton Community Standards Bylaw #14600 mandates that all homeowners are responsible to clear ice and snow from all sidewalks adjacent to your property in a timely manner. Failure to do so may result in a bylaw infraction and a fine of $100.00.
Now that winter is upon us, let's be considerate by clearing snow and ice on the sidewalks to ensure the safety and well being of all community members.
Roof Material/Colour Restrictions
Our neighbourhood is celebrating 20 years, which means many roofs have reached or will be exceeding their lifespan and thus requiring replacement, or at least repairs.
While WRHA has no restrictions in place relating to the roofing product or colour of the product, we recommend that you use materials that continue to compliment the existing palette of the community.
Important Community Links
Here are some important community links to keep you connected.
Sidewalk Snow Removal
City of Edmonton Community Standards Bylaw #14600 mandates that all homeowners are responsible to clear ice and snow from all sidewalks adjacent to your property in a timely manner. Failure to do so may result in a bylaw infraction and a fine of $100.00.
Now that winter is upon us, let's be considerate by clearing snow and ice on the sidewalks to ensure the safety and well being of all community members.
Preventative Winter Maintenance Tips
Make sure that you heating system, air conditioning system, humidifier, gutters, windows, trees and other important features of your home are protected this winter.
By following these Preventative Winter Maintenance Tips, homeowners can ensure their homes are safe and cozy until spring, while potentially saving money on utility bills.
Masonry Fencing
The HOA recently took an audit of all of the masonry walls/fencing that are in our neighbourhood. These walls are now over 20 years old, and many segments are need of repair. Some sections have already been completed, and we will continue this work on a section by section basis.
If however, you see anything that you feel needs to be brought to our attention, please don't hesitate to contact us by email at WRHA2016@gmail.com