February is upon us! Whether there’s love in the air for Valentine’s Day, festive events for the Lunar New Year, or spending time with loved ones on Family Day, the month is looking to be full of things to look forward to! We look forward to sharing with you our love of community and friends, through the wonderful and exciting things we’ve been doing and planning.
Winter Family Skate
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Deer Ridge Community Association’s Winter Family Skate on Saturday, January 10 at the Deer Ridge outdoor rinks. A lot of fun was had by everyone who joined us for skating, shinny hockey, music, hot dogs, hot chocolate, music, and more!
A very special thank you goes out to all our volunteers who worked hard to make this happen, from those who tended to the ice for days ahead of time to those who grilled and served hot dogs, tended to the fire, and cleaned up afterwards. It is due to your efforts and dedication that we can continue to put on events like this.
Another big thanks go out to our community sponsors whose participation and generosity help us ensure events like this are a continued success. We are very grateful for your support! See these sponsors recognized on our Deer Ridge CA website.
Family Day Skate
Celebrate Family Day with an afternoon of ice skating or a game of shinny! Join us for free hot dogs and hot chocolate as well as some creative fun with ice and snow painting! Invite your family and friends to this free event taking place at the Deer Ridge rinks on Monday, February 16 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Chinook Blast Winter Festival
Calgary’s signature winter event is back! Chinook Blast will debut at the newly renovated Eau Claire Plaza with an artful winter wonderland experience. It takes place from January 30 to February 16 so grab your mittens, lace up your boots, and get ready to beat the cold. Expect dazzling light installations, live music, sports, and an absolutely magical series of events. Three weekends packed with free entertainment celebrating Calgary at its best!
For more information, go to https://www.chinookblast.ca.
Residential Snow and Ice Clearing
Calgary’s snowiest month (March) is still yet to come. Be sure you know what to expect and what to do when those snow drifts pile up on your roadways and sidewalks.
Property owners must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after a snow fall. The City is expected to do the same with its property’s sidewalks.
Snow from a public space, such as a sidewalk, may be shoveled onto another public space, such as a roadway, but please don’t block any access points. If you are shovelling from private property, such as your driveway, this needs to go on your own private property, like on your lawn where it would do the most good come spring.
For more information, go to https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/snow-shovelling.html.
City of Calgary Sidewalk Sand-Salt Mix
During the winter, the City of Calgary makes available a sand/pea gravel-salt mixture, called pickle, for individual use on sidewalks bordering private properties. Pickle helps break down snow and ice, making it easier for you to comply with the bylaw regulating snow and ice removal. Find out details, including where to get pickle at https://www.calgary.ca/roads/maintenance/free-sand-salt.html.
Upcoming Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meet monthly on the third Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm. Please contact us at [email protected] 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.
Membership
Deer Ridge Community Association’s annual membership drive is ongoing. If you have not yet purchased your 2025-2026 membership, we invite you to add your voice to determining the direction of your community by becoming a member today. We invite Deer Ridge residents to actively participate in the decisions shaping your community. Residents of the community with memberships are encouraged to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Your membership contributes directly to the community. The Deer Ridge Community Association is a volunteer run non-profit group. Memberships are still only $15 per household. All memberships expire annually August 31. You may purchase your membership:
• Directly online on our website: DeerRidgeCA.com/ Membership/
• By downloading the membership form and returning it by mail with payment, or
• By returning the membership form from this newsletter by mail with payment. If you are already a member, we sincerely thank you for your participation and commitment to your community.
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