2026 Big Lake Community Needs Assessment Survey

Conducting regular community needs assessments for the residents of Big Lake, Edmonton, will help the Big Lake Community League gain a deeper understanding of our community, so we may prioritize resources, inform new events and programs, and assist us in making decisions to enhance the future of Big Lake.

Survey may take 5 - 10 minutes.

Demographic Questions

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* 1. What neighbourhood do you live in?

Kinokamau Plains

Starling

Trumpeter

Hawks Ridge

Kinglet/Kinglet Gardens

Pintail Landing

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the Big Lake area?

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 3. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

Woman

Man

Non-binary

A gender not listed here

Prefer not to answer

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* 5. Which race or ethnicity best describes you?

White / European: Includes individuals of European, Slavic, or Nordic descent.

Indigenous / First Nations / Metis: Includes original peoples of North, Central, and South America, or Oceania.

Black / African: Includes individuals of African, Caribbean, or African Canadian descent.

Desi / South Asian: Includes individuals of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali descent

Hispanic / Latino: Includes individuals of Spanish-speaking or Latin American descent.

Southeast Asian: Includes individuals of Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, or Indonesian descent.

Central Asian: Includes individuals of Persian/Iranian, Afghan, Uzbek, or Kazakh descent

East Asian: Includes individuals of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese descent.

Arab / MENA: Includes individuals of Arab, Levantine, or Maghrebi descent (e.g., Lebanese, Egyptian, Moroccan).

Mixed/Multiple Ethnicities

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

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* 6. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than high school degree

High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)

College/university diploma

Trades designation

Bachelor degree

Masters

Doctorate

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your average combined household annual income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

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* 8. Do you rent or own the place where you live?

Own

Rent

Neither (please specify)

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* 9. How many people live in your household?

10+

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* 10. Do you have any children living in your home?

Yes

Community Program Questions

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* 11. Have you purchased a current membership with the Big Lake Community League?

Yes

If no, can you explain why not?

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* 12. Have you attended any community events in the last year?

Yes

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* 13. How can we represent your culture in our community events and/or programs offered?

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* 14. What types of events or community programs would you like the community league to host?

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* 15. How often would you like to see community events hosted in Big Lake?

A couple times a month

Once a month

Every two months

A couple times a year

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Are you aware of the community programs currently offered to Big Lake residents?

Yes

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* 17. What community programs would be great additions to the BLCL? (E.g. recreation programs, outdoor programs, classes, etc.)

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* 18. If you have a child(ren), would you be interested in registering them in the community child and youth soccer program?

Yes

Do not have children/children not in the right age range

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* 19. Where do you get information about our community?

BLCL Facebook

BLCL Instagram

BLCL Newsletter

BLCL Website

City of Edmonton Website

Other (please specify)

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* 20. How do you think we can make residents more aware of the community league and what we offer?

Community Structure Questions

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* 21. Rank your priorities (1 being most wanted) for structures you would like the BLCL to fundraise for:

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* 22. Are there any structures not listed previously that you would like to see in Big Lake?

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* 23. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?

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* 24. If you wish to be entered in to win one of two community league memberships, please provide your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. This is NOT a mandatory field; you can remain anonymous if you do not want to be entered to win.