Community Safety

Definition of safe

adjective, saf·er, saf·est.

  1. free from harm or risk
    1. secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss
    2. successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
  2. affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty
  3. obsoleteof mental or moral faculties 
    1. not threatening danger harmless:
    2. unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction
  4. not likely to take risks 
Merrian-Webster Dictionary

The Belvedere Community League, believes in partnerships and working together towards developing a safe place to live, work and play.  Strong relationships between neighbourhood, neighbours and organizations are key to the many safety issues including trust in police services, fire department and many different city departments, knowledge of rights, language barriers and diverse populations.

The Belvedere Neighbourhood believes in “…take deliberate actions to help make the neighbourhood feel safer for all community members.” and places a high importance on engaging residents (including those in all economic backgrounds, who are new immigrants and/or who are from diverse ethnic backgrounds), businesses and organizations in this process.  By building stronger relationships, we can better understand how we all play a part in making our neighbourhood safer.  An important part of this is to build awareness of the activities/events and identify many ways for the community to get involvement.  Encouraging residents to be more active in their neighbourhood will lead to developing a safer community for us all.

Prevention is the most powerful tool in the fight against crime and becomes even more effective when people in the community work together. Your efforts can help create a stronger sense of community and build a neighbourhood that’s pleasant and safe to live in.  Meet your neighbours, whether a house or an apartment, get each other’s contact information so that you can contact each other if something arises.  Discuss concerns about your neighbourhood, keep an eye on your neighbours homes and make the call regardless if it a crime in progress, fire or a medical emergency this helps everyone!

Belvedere Neighbourhood Watch

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Learn more about the Belvedere Neighbourhood Watch, including how to join.

Make the Call

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Download and keep on hand download and keep on useful contact references.

Safety News Posts

Upcoming Events

  • Crime, Homelessness and Addiction Presentation

    Presentation

    Belvedere Community League is hosting a
    Presentation by Lil’Bear Resources and Ethyl Fiddler
    on Homelessness, Crime and Addiction

    NOVEMBER 20, 2024

    6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

    Belvedere Community Hall
    13223 – 62 street

    After the presentation there will be a short time for questions and answers.

    If you have questions please email communitypatrol@belvederecl.com

    BABYSITTING PROVIDED ON SITE


  • Upcoming Session: Babysitter Training

    Children Walking

    Babysitter Training

    from Confidence Courses

    Hosted by Belvedere Community League

    Friday, November 8
    8:30 am – 3:30 pm

    cost $10

    Open to Belvedere & Balwin residents ages 11.5 – 17. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch.

    A passing grade of 75% is needed to receive certification. Space is limited to 12 students.

    To register and pay the fee, visit:

    confidencecourses.ca/register or call 780-719-5301

    If you have any questions, please contact Stella at communitypatrol@belvederecl.com