What is the right term for HH-BH community residents? Calgary – Calgarians, Edmonton – Edmontonians, Vancouver – Vancouverites, HH-BH … I say, ‘Champions’, ‘Defenders’, ‘Winners’. Well, this is the way I felt after listening and being a part of a strong contingent of residents at Calgary City Council presenting their views on a land use re-designation that would have allowed three residential buildings to be built on two lots where there used to be only one house. I’m sure the City Planner and developer did not expect Council to reject this re-designation as there was strong support from the Mayor and our Ward Councillor.
Onto even hotter times – July ended very warm and August is starting even hotter and not only due to the weather. After a warm farewell reception for Dennis Tinkler, our former General Manager, we had an even warmer reception for our new Executive Director, Val Noonan. Please join me in extending the community welcome to a great candidate in our selection process.
Just as hot, the Community Centre has been repainted and the gymnasium floors refinished to start the 2020-2021 season. This will be just in time for the start of our programs in September, a fall community get together in November, followed by our Annual General Meeting in mid-November. Dust off your shoes and learn how you can join in these community events and become a member of the HH-BH Community Association Board.
Finally, a great big thank you to our Board and staff who have worked hard through the summer to prepare HH-BH for a great fall season. Oh, yeah…NHL Playoffs are back…support local and buy your liquid refreshments, takeout meals and snacks, and other treats from the neighbouring business community.
