Message from the Board
Spring is in full bloom in Deer Ridge! It’s a great time to check out some spring craft fairs or enjoy some wonderful time in the sun! Play some pickleball or tennis right here in our community! Whatever your plans this spring, have fun!
Spring Craft Fair
The Queensland Diamond Cove Community Association will be having their annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check out some great gift ideas from local artisans! Located at 649 Queensland Drive SE.
Community Cleanups
Community Cleanup events make it easier to dispose of household items that do not fit in your black cart. They take place across the city from April 24 to September 27, 2026. Events are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. They are open to all residents, regardless of where you live. The Queensland Diamond Cove Community Association (649 Queensland Drive SE) will be having their community cleanup on Saturday, May 30, 2026. You can check the city-wide schedule for more locations in Calgary at: https://www.calgary.ca/waste/drop-off/community-cleanups.html.
YardSmart Rain Barrels
Using a rain barrel is a great way to capture and reuse rainwater in your yard. Capturing rainwater helps keep your plants healthy and reduces the amount of city water you use. Rain barrels can also help reduce stormwater runoff in our creeks and rivers.
The City of Calgary’s rain barrel rebate program is returning in 2026 and is delivered through Green Calgary.
Program Details:
- Rebate amount: $50 per rain barrel
- Rebate is a flat $50 per eligible rain barrel (storage container only), regardless of size
- Accessories/add-ons are not eligible for rebate. Rain barrels must be an original sale (not resale)
- Maximum rebates per household: three (up to three rain barrels)
- Receipt timing: receipts must be dated within 12 months of your application date (examples below)
- Application period: April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026 (or until available funding is fully allocated)
- Funding: up to 3,500 rebates are available (first come, first served, while funding lasts)
- Processing time: please allow four to six weeks to receive your rebate once your application is complete and approved
For more information, please visit: https://www.calgary.ca/water/programs/rainbarrel.html.
Community Gardens – Spring Schedule
The Deer Ridge community gardens will start up this month for another great growing season of fresh vegetables and flowers. Gardeners who have signed up for a plot this year will receive an email inviting them to come to the spring startup event, when the garden plot soil will be turned and gardeners may dig in new compost, if they wish. New compost is expected to arrive later in May, and we hope to be ready for planting by end of May/early June. If you would like to learn more about the community gardens, please visit their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/DeerRidgeCommunityGarden.
Household Hazardous Waste: Free Drop-Off in Calgary
Did you know the City of Calgary offers free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off sites at 11 convenient locations across the city? There’s no cost to use these locations, and they’re designed to be quick, easy, and safe for residents. HHW includes everyday household items that should not go in your blue, green, or black cart, such as paints and stains, batteries, cleaners, and automotive fluids and chemicals. Placing these items in your carts can increase the chance of fires, toxic fumes, and serious harm in our homes and our community. Taking HHW to a proper drop-off site helps keep everyone safe while protecting the environment.
To find a drop-off location near you, visit calgary.ca/HHW.
This program is for residential drop-off only.
Casino Volunteers Needed
Our major fundraising casino will be held on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Volunteers are needed to fill various positions. Day shifts are 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. Evening shifts are 7:00 pm to 3:30 am. Count room is 11:00 pm to 3:30 am. Training is provided and meals are no expense to the volunteer. Transportation is available if needed.
This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and help ensure AGLC funding is available to the community for facilities and programs such as a new park shelter, ice rinks, tennis court, replace aging playgrounds, youth programs, and special events like Family Skate Days and Movie in the Park.
Please mark your calendar and contact us to volunteer at: DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com.
Upcoming Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meet monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Please contact us at DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com if you are interested in attending, volunteering on the Board, or if you have anything you would like the Board to discuss at the meeting.
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