Chinatown Walking Tour and (Optional) Dim Sum Luncheon

  • Do you know when the first Chinese person arrived in Edmonton and what business he operated? Did you know there is a heritage Chinatown and a north Chinatown in Edmonton? Have you heard what happened to the Harbin Gate that once stood on Harbin Road? Join us for a guided walking tour of Edmonton Chinatown’s vibrant contemporary and historical places, learn about key moments in our Chinatown history and have fun exploring fascinating cultural elements. Wai-Ling Lennon, retired Chinese Bilingual Program teacher leader and current Intercultural Consultant with Edmonton Public Schools, will lead our group on a fascinating walk-through Edmonton’s Chinatown. After the walk, participants who have pre-registered for the (optional) Dim Sum lunch will continue the experience in the Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant. There will be a maximum of 15 participants for each walking tour and a pre-ordered set menu for the dim sum experience. 
    Times: Each guided walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.    Tour 1 – Wednesday June 4, 10:00-11:30 am (optional lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Tour 2 – Thursday June 19, 10:00-11:30 am (optional lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Tour 1 – Wednesday June 4, 10:00-11:30 am (optional lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Tour 2 – Thursday June 19, 10:00-11:30 am (optional lunch 11:30 am – 1:00 pm) 

Location: Participants are asked to meet at 9:45 am in front of the Edmonton Arts Council Shop and Services at 9930-102 Avenue NW. The guided walking tour will end at approximately 11:30 am in front of the Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant (9700-105 Avenue NW). 

  • Cost: Chinatown guided walking tour only: ERTA members $5; Non-members $10
  • Chinatown walking tour and dim sum luncheon: ERTA members $25; Non-members $30 

    Payment: Cash or cheques for the total registration amount will be collected just prior to the beginning of the walking tours.

    Registration: Please use this link Chinatown Tours Registration or email secretary1erta@gmail.com (to receive an email containing the link) to register for these events. Registration will close one week prior to each date listed and confirmations will be sent to all participants.

Get moving. You will be the better for it.

Retiring Colleagues

If you are aware of teacher friends and colleagues who are contemplating retirement this year let them know about ERTA and invite them to join, the first year is complimentary.

ARTA Photo Contest 2025

Want to share how you view the world through a lens? ARTA is now accepting submissions for their annual photo contest, and this year’s categories are Travel, Nature, Reflections, and Heroes. All ARTA members are eligible to enter in either of two entry divisions–novice or master. Entries must be received no later than 4 pm,  May 31, 2025.  Winners will be featured in the Autumn 2025 edition of news & views magazine.
Go to arta.net/photo-contest to find detailed information about the contest rules, submission process and to obtain an entry form. 

Registry Discount for Seniors

Effective April 1, 2024, people 65 years of age and older are eligible for a 25% discount on the cost of the medical exams required to renew their driver’s licence. 
Medical exams are mandatory for drivers aged 75, 80 and every two years thereafter. They must be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner to determine if a driver is medically fit to drive according to the provincial guidelines. 
How to claim reimbursement 
Seniors can receive a 25%refund on the cost of a driver’s medical examination by following a few simple steps.
1.    Complete the exam at your physician’s office. Get a receipt that includes your name, service provided, date and physician’s details (clinic, address, phone number) and the amount paid for the service. 
2.    Bring the receipt to your local registry office. 
3.    Upon receiving the medical receipt, a registry agent will verify eligibility then calculate the 25% discount and issue a credit.

Complete the exam at your physician’s office. Get a receipt that includes your name, service provided, date and physician’s details (clinic, address, phone number) and the amount paid for the service.Bring the receipt to your local registry office.

  1. Upon receiving the medical receipt, a registry agent will verify eligibility then calculate the 25% discount and issue a credit.
  2. The credit will be processed and you will receive a government-issued cheque that will be mailed to the address on your motor vehicles file within ten business days.
  3. To learn about a few restrictions that apply and to find out about other seniors’ discounts go online to alberta.ca/seniors-discount.

Citadel Theatre

ERTA members can take advantage of special group pricing for a Mainstage 6 season ticket package at the Citadel Theatre!

  • When a minimum of 10 people commit to this opportunity, we can take advantage of group pricing which is $430. (10% off the A-level ticket package).
  • The season ticket includes the 6-mainstage shows: Life of Pi, Vinyl Café: The Musical, Death of a Salesman, The Wizard of Oz, Casey & Diana, and Cyrano De Bergerac. 
  • Season ticket holders get free date exchanges, provided that you make the exchange at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled performance. Please Note: We can not exchange tickets from one show into another show. All exchanges must be made within the same show.

Please email Gail at director1erta@gmail.com  by March 23, 2025  if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.