Deer Ridge Community Calgary

Deer Ridge Annual General Meeting #yyc

The Deer Ridge Community Association AGM will be held at Trico Center (1115 Bonaventure Drive S.E.) on Tuesday, June 18th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior’s Room (upper level). Meet-n-Greet 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be served.

Did you know the community association is a non-profit organization registered with Alberta Societies and as such a large portion of funding is from AGLC fundraising casinos? Would you like to know how that money is spent? Do you have some ideas for new youth programs or other community efforts the community association can initiate using the funds?

We need your voice for input! We need your participation!

We welcome all residents to be involved in the process of building a strong, vibrant, and safe community!
Deer Ridge Community Association members in good standing may participate in the election of new/returning board members as well as vote on motions for ongoing community planning and expenditures. All residents are welcome to attend and take part in discussion! We are actively recruiting volunteers for position of Director At Large.

Are you interested in attending but getting a babysitter is an issue? No worries, there is plenty of space in the meeting room for your children. Remember to bring child’s favourite books, tablets, toys.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Deer Ridge Community Calgary

Spring has sprung! #yyc

Fish Creek Provincial Park

We are fortunate to live beside this oasis of nature within the city. Be sure to visit Friends of Fish Creek for information on programs and ways to show your support.

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Planning Home/Property Improvements?

Visit Deer Ridge Home and Property page for some great links to help you along the way.

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Green Cart Compost Giveaway

The City of Calgary is offering free compost for residents to use in their yards and gardens this spring. The compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in the Green Cart program.

When: Saturday May 5, 12, 19 and 26
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Location: Calgary Composting Facility – 12111 68 Street SE – See driving directions.
Cost: FREE for Calgary residents.

The compost area does not accept garbage or other materials. For available disposal options, please see our Landfill Locations and Hours and Landfill Throw ‘N’ Go facilities.

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Mark Your Calendars

Deer Ridge Parks and Greenspace Clean-up – It’s that time again to make our parks and green spaces beautiful for the summer. Join other volunteers to clean-up walkways and parks to pick up litter on
Sunday, June 10th, 2018 starting 10:00 am at Yellow Slide park (Deerview Place SE). Garbage bags and gloves will be provided as well as bottled water and snacks.

Queensland/Deer Ridge/Diamond Cove “Dump your Junk” will be held on June 24th, 2018 at the Queensland Community Hall 649 Queensland Drive SE) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This is a very popular event. Free to all. Free coffee and doughnuts provided.

Accepting:
• Waste & Recycling (City of Calgary supplying dump trucks)
• Home Electronics
• Metals

Not accepting: Tires, propane tanks, household chemicals, paint, batteries, large appliances.

There will be cones set up for entering and exiting. Please help us to have a very productive day. The times are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will not be accepting any vehicles after 2:00 p.m. and the closing off time will be at 1:50 p.m

The Deer Ridge Community Association would like to acknowledge Queensland/Diamond Cove for organizing and sharing this event. Also, the City of Calgary for supplying the trucks.

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Did you know just wheels away …

Within the area is a skate park which includes a ramps, rails, and bowl. Located at 2223 146th Ave. S.E.  This street-style skate-spot is a great place to try out tricks and easy to get to beside Deer Run’s Community Hall. Open 5 am -11 pm

Also, just at the north edge of Fish Creek Park is a bike terrain park. Located just east of Bow Bottom Trail S.E. on 153 Ave. Parking and washrooms are available as well.  Visit Pumps and jumps in Fish Creek Park for map and additional details. This skills park is great for family fun!

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Report Graffiti
To report graffiti, please call 311. If you see graffiti in progress, please call 911.
Graffiti Free Calgary is a website with information for youth, adults and community groups regarding graffiti vandalism; including what to do if you have graffiti vandalism in your community, and what to do if you think your youth might be involved.

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Thank-you for your support! Do you have ideas for new community programs and events? Many hands make light work; please contact us to volunteer.

Deer Ridge Community Calgary

Sikome Lake Redevelopment Plan in Fish Creek Provincial Park #yyc #DeerRidge

Alberta Parks is seeking input from the public and stakeholders on a draft redevelopment plan, vision, concept design, and programming options for the Sikome Aquatic Facility in Fish Creek Provincial Park.
 
Sikome is an artificial waterbody located within Fish Creek Provincial Park in the City of Calgary that serves as a public swimming area during the summer months. Sikome is currently open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Monday through Sunday) during the summer months (e.g. mid-June to early September).
 
https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/about-us/public-consultations/archives/fish-creek-provincial-park-sikome-aquatic-facility-redevelopment/

Public Comment

The 30-day public input period for Phase 2 of the Sikome Aquatic Facility Redevelopment Plan project is open from April 25 to May 24, 2018.

Alberta Parks encourages and values your input in this project. Send in your comments, suggestions, and concerns by clicking on the online survey link below, by emailing or mailing in your feedback to the appropriate address outlined below, or attending the public open house:

Public Open House

When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre, Fish Creek Provincial Park
15979 Bow Bottom Trail S.E., Calgary, AB
Directions to Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre

For more information about this project please see the draft redevelopment plan, concept design, Frequently Asked Questions, and the Phase 1 Engagement “What We Heard” report.

An online survey is available at: www.AlbertaParks.ca/SikomeConsult. Comments will be collected from April 25 to May 24, 2018.

What Happens After Public Comment

Alberta Parks will compile all feedback from the public and stakeholders obtained during the consultation period. A decision regarding the project will consider all feedback. A Phase 2 Engagement “What We Heard” report and the final redevelopment plan and concept design will be posted on this webpage at www.albertaparks.ca/consult once a decision has been made about the project.

Draft Redevelopment Plan

Draft Design