Raven’s Corner
The Valentine’s Day dinner on February 11 was a huge success. This event brought together couples who enjoyed a steak dinner, mashed potatoes, and cooked veggies, all in a lovely atmosphere surrounded by others who also care about the community. This event served another purpose, to fundraise towards providing Banff Trail with a new playground for the youngsters in our community. Thank you to all the volunteers, organizers, and attendees who made this possible. Keep your eye out for more fundraising events in the future!
When I first moved into this community, about five years ago, I immediately went to a BTCA meeting to see what I could do to get involved. The first thing I was impressed by was the fact that the BTCA was very dedicated to providing free memberships to community members in order to allow all people and children to get involved regardless of their income level. This has allowed all of our community children to attend events and programs. As inflation has hit every family, I continue to be impressed that the BTCA still remains one of the only communities to offer free memberships to community members. Even more impressive were the efforts made by the BTCA to provide a Soccer Program that remains affordable to include all children. With the last world cup completed, there are more soccer enthusiasts than ever! (Congratulations, Argentina!) Soccer builds friendships, fosters team building, and promotes exercise! More details in this issue.
Keep in mind, your Banff Trail Community Association Membership is about to expire! These memberships do not automatically renew. Details are included in this issue on how to renew your membership for the 2023-2024 year. Welcome again! We are thrilled to have you for another year!
Hang in there! Spring is just around the corner. It won’t be long until we are tending to our gardens again. With the rising costs of vegetables and cooking ingredients, the Banff Trail Community Association offers community gardens for rent, but spaces are limited. Why not grow your own medicines or flowers? Reserve your space soon! Contact Marie Fraser at [email protected] for more information.
Have any kids in your household? If you have a kid between 12 and 17 years of age who is looking to get involved while having fun, we have an opportunity for you! The Banff Trail Youth Council meets once a month and has already done remarkable things for our community.
A Youth Group helps foster character, build leadership skills, and provides the opportunity to make new friends! Email [email protected]. Many thanks to these amazing young leaders for all they have accomplished and for all their community contributions!
Your Banff Trail Membership is absolutely free! Six years ago, the Banff Trail Community Association voted to set memberships to zero dollars in order to include everyone. For new memberships, please provide your name, contact information, and let us know if you live within the Banff Trail neighbourhood boundaries to [email protected]. Or, just let us know if you wish to renew as a member for an additional year. Thank you so much for your support! Welcome to all new members!
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If you have anything you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to get involved. Our meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Feel free to call 403-282-2234, or email [email protected]. You are more than welcome to join us! You can also join us or see what is going on every month via online video using this link: https://meet.google.com/gsd-cyzo-fhx. The Banff Trail Community Association (BTCA) consists of a wonderful group of neighbours who are dedicated to our community and its residents. Thank you for all your time and volunteering efforts.
In Solidarity, your editor for the Banff Trail Howler,
Ravenmoon Spicer
Acknowledging and Honouring Indigenous cultures: Calgary (and Banff Trail) is situated at
Mohkinsstsis (in Blackfoot); Wîchîspa (in Stoney); or Guts’ists’i (in Tsuut’ina) in Treaty 7
Territory, Home of the Blackfoot Nations, Stoney-Nakoda Nations, Tsuut’ina Nation, and Home
of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We pay our respect to the First Nation and Métis.
