It’s hard to believe summer is already wrapping up—especially with all the rain we’ve had in Calgary this year! While the sunshine may have been in short supply, we hope you still found moments to enjoy our community and green spaces between showers. As we shift into the back-to-school season, let’s take a moment to look out for one another and help ensure a safe start for all our students.
Back to School
September is here, and that means our neighbourhood is once again filled with the buzz of students heading back to school. Whether they’re walking, biking, or hopping out of a car, kids are excited—maybe even a little distracted—as they reunite with friends and settle into new routines. Let’s do our part to keep everyone safe.
Drivers, please slow down and watch closely for children, especially near schools and playgrounds. Remember: the speed limit in these areas is 30 km/h, and 40 km/h on residential streets unless otherwise marked.
A little extra caution goes a long way. Let’s help ensure our kids have a safe and happy start to the school year!
Movie in the Park and 45th Anniversary Celebration
This year’s Movie in the Park and Deer Ridge Community Association’s 45th Anniversary Celebration was a wonderful success! Held on August 16 at Yellow Slide Park, the event brought neighbours together for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers who helped set up, run activities, serve food and treats, and clean up at the end of the night. We’re also grateful to the Calgary Foothills Soccer Club for joining us this year with soccer fun for kids of all skill levels.
And of course, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us: sharing cupcakes, laughter, and memories under the open sky. Events like this wouldn’t be the same without you. Here’s to 45 years of Deer Ridge community spirit—and many more to come!
Community Gardens
Our community gardeners have once again had a rewarding season nurturing organic vegetables and flowers. Thanks to the hard work of Bob Hall and the dedicated volunteers, the gardens remain a beautiful and inviting space for everyone, whether you’re tending a plot or simply enjoying a peaceful moment on the benches.
Garden members, keep an eye out for an email with details about the upcoming end-of-season cleanup. This event is a perfect way to get the gardens ready for winter while spending time with fellow gardeners. We hope to see you there!
Membership Renewals
Deer Ridge Community Association memberships expire at the end of August each year. Now is the perfect time to renew your membership or join for the first time to enjoy a full year of benefits. Membership remains just $15 per household annually.
Purchasing a membership supports community projects and gives you a voice in decisions affecting our neighbourhood and the city. Members can attend meetings, hear updates from the City of Calgary, local police, and provincial representatives, and have a say in community initiatives and amenities.
You can renew or sign up online anytime at deerridgeca.com/membership/, or use the form included in this newsletter. Join today and stay connected with your community!
Thank You, Councillor Peter Demong!
By now, you’ve likely heard that our City of Calgary Councillor, Peter Demong, is stepping away from civic politics after serving Deer Ridge and the rest of Ward 14 for four terms. As the former owner of Deer Valley Florist right here in Deer Ridge, Councillor Demong has long been a supporter of our community. He’s shown his commitment time and again—through his presence at numerous community association board meetings and his thoughtful, responsive approach to local concerns.
We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Councillor Demong for his many years of service and support, both as a local business owner and as our City Councillor. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!
Fall Board Meetings
Deer Ridge Community Association board meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The first meeting of the fall season will be held on September 16, 2025, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Meetings are open to all community members and offer a great opportunity to hear the latest news about Deer Ridge and Calgary, ask questions, and share your ideas. Current members living in Deer Ridge have voting privileges on community issues.
For meeting updates and details, visit our website at deerridgeca.com and click on ‘Meetings and Board of Directors.’ We hope to see you there!
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