VLA Gathers for Neighbourhood Celebration
Today’s BBQ at Milburn Park has drawn hundreds of community members – photos 250News
Prince George, B.C. – Hundreds of VLA residents have come together for a community parade and barbecue today.
The third annual VLA Community Parade and Family BBQ and Fun Day continues until 2:30 this afternoon at Milburn Park.
The event was made possible through a partnership between the VLA Enhancement Association and RCMP Community Policing.
Today’s event also brought out RCMP and Prince George Fire Rescue members, MLA Shirley Bond and several members of Prince George City Council.
A parade kicked off today’s festivities
“It’s wonderful,” says VLA Enhancement Association director Lee Stewart. “It’s everybody working together. This is a great community. Again, we’ve had issues but we’re working on those, everyone does. But 99.9% of the people here are great.”
“The goal of today is really building communities in a neighbourhood that is somewhat challenged but has some terrific people,” adds community policing coordinator Linda Parker. “It’s really about building communities and relationships.”
Hot dogs have been a hit with festival goers
Councillor Murry Krause says building community pays off in the long run.
“Research shows that, whether it’s an affluent neighbourhood or not, it makes a difference.”
Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall says council’s participation today is a good example of their commitment to the neighbourhood.
From left, Auxiliary Constable Joseph Naaykens and Prince George RCMP Supt. Warren Brown
“Absolutely. And let’s back the calendar up a bit when we did that work in Lombardy Trailer Park. The remedial action we did there as a council,” he says.
“We sent a message that we wanted to clean up not just that area, but the entire community. I think that remedial action at the Lombardy Trailer Park was a real message for this neighbourhood.”
Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall and councillors Koehler, Merrick, Krause and Frizzell prior to today’s parade
Comments
Good to see the City and Police getting involved in this neighborhood.
Man hey you. If it wasn’t for residents this place still be Detroit 1970’s! So whatever! No offence.
Could I possible get that interpreted so that I can figure out exactly what you mean? There are several possible meanings.
Lord Tunderin Jesus.. What da hell ya at threre byes…??
Lol.. And that kind of psycho bable is what makes the internet great..!!
Congrats and kudos to all of the VLA residents who are putting forth the effort to make their community a better place to live!
Some are content to do little more than sit back, bitch and moan, while others, like the VLA Enhancement Association, are putting forth the effort to make things better for all in their neighbourhood!
These efforts should be wholeheartedly commended! Nice job, folks!
No offence intended here, but sometimes your post can be difficult to decipher.
I will agree that the VLA is a very colourful neighbourhood which helps give a unique angle on the culture of PG… It isnt all bad, there are residents there who do in fact make it have an appealing nature. People of all walks do in fact enjoy living there. It is an important piece of PG and has a significant part of what makes PG what it is.
You must be a sucker for punishment.. It hasn’t stopped ya so far..??
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