A new year is upon us and with it brings new goals and resolutions! Whatever new challenges you have set for yourself, may the new year be a rewarding time for you and your loved ones!
Winter Family Skate
The Deer Ridge Community Association will be hosting our Winter Family Skate on Saturday, January 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. We’ll have free hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot coffee, a warm fire, music, leisure skating, and a shinny game open to everyone in the hockey rink! This event is free to attend and open to everyone in the community, so bring your friends and family, and plan to have a great afternoon full of fun! The Deer Ridge rinks are located at 155 Deermont Way SE (behind Don Bosco School).
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.
Winter Safety
The cold weather is upon us and with it comes icy roads and snow on our sidewalks. Please remember to take your time while driving on our community streets during slippery, snowy weather. Clear and de-ice your sidewalks within 24 hours of every snowfall. Everyone’s safety depends on it!
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, January 20 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.
Operation Cold Start
Protect your vehicle this winter and don’t leave your vehicle running and unattended. Car thefts from unattended, running vehicles are preventable. They contribute to the high rates of auto theft within our city and create significant risks to public safety. Citizens who are planning to warm up their vehicle are reminded to:
• Never leave a running vehicle unattended, if the keys are inside the vehicle or if the vehicle has been started with a keyless ignition or push-button start.
• Use a remote starter whenever possible and keep your vehicle locked.
• If you are warming up your vehicle with the keys in the ignition or with a push-button start, stay with your vehicle.
• Use a steering wheel lock to deter thieves.
• Never leave spare keys or garage door openers in or around your vehicle.
• Never leave children or pets in a running vehicle.
• Do not leave valuables, including identity documents and bank cards, in a vehicle.
Report suspicious activity to police immediately by calling 403-266-1234 or 9-1-1 for crimes in progress.
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