A community league is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization formed to meet the needs and interests of residents within a defined geographic area.  Community leagues are recognized by the City of Edmonton as the primary speaking body for the community. Leagues are part of a network of neighbourhood-based organizations operating under the umbrella of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL)

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Any resident within the boundaries of the community may become a member.  A leagues membership is responsible for electing a board of directors, which is responsible for the overall operation of the league.  A common function of community leagues is to bring neighbours together and typically to undertake the following;

• provide recreation and social programs such as soccer, basketball, learn-to-skate, family events, movie nights, discussions, etc.

• develop amenities such as a community hall, rink, playground, community garden and basketball courts

• represent the community at large on matters of the appropriate order of government and other organizations like traffic issues, new developments, housing, crime prevention, etc.

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Mill Woods Presidents Council acts as a unified body with the following community leagues;

• Burnewood

• Ellerslie

• Knottwood

• Lakewood

• Leefield

• Millhurst

• North Millbourne

• Ridgewood

• Southwood

• The Meadows

• Woodvale