Message from the Board
October is here, bringing with it the beautiful warm
and rich colours of fall! As the leaves turn golden and the days grow a little
cooler, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the cozy spirit of the season. With
Thanksgiving offering a chance to reflect on what we’re grateful for and
Halloween adding a little fun and spookiness, there’s plenty to enjoy
throughout the month. We hope you have a wonderful October filled with
community, connection, and the beauty of autumn!
Recycle More This October!
Calgary, get ready to recycle more! Starting October
1, 2026, you’ll be able to recycle more household packaging than ever before.
This includes:
· Flexible
bags like chip bags, granola wrappers and coffee bags
· Foam
packaging like cushion blocks, meat trays, and egg cartons
· Tubes
like lotion tubes, deodorant and toothpaste
· Food
and body aerosols like cooking spray, hair spray and sunscreen
Visit calgary.ca/recyclemore to
see the full list of materials.
Friends of Fish Creek
October Speaker Series—Learn about the findings from
the 2025 Fish Creek Fish Inventory and Redd (trout spawning site) surveys
on Thursday, October 15 (in-person at the Fish Creek Environmental
Learning Centre and online on Zoom) from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The survey conducted
in August 2025 was the first inventory of the creek since 1992, and things have
certainly changed among the fish populations since then! Reserve your spot
today for this exciting event on https://www.eventbrite.ca/.
They are also looking for some additional items for
their upcoming online auction at the end of October! Ideal items would include
gift certificates, unique experiences, artwork, merchandise from local
businesses, etc. If you or your business would like to help raise funds for the
Friends of Fish Creek (and gain some additional exposure!), please contact Katrina
at [email protected].
Fish Creek Transit Service Review Update
Feedback for the transit service review engagement has
been reviewed and the finalized changes and updated route maps can be found
here: https://www.calgarytransit.com/plans—projects/long-term-strategic-plans/designing-our-network/transit-service-reviews/fish-creek.html.
These changes will be introduced in phases, with the
first starting on December 21, 2026, and the second phase on March 22, 2027.
Great insights were given into your transit needs, how
changes may impact you, and general comments about the original proposed
changes. Where possible, your feedback was used to make adjustments to the
proposed changes.
Halloween Dance – October 24
Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, and
superheroes! Join us for a night of Halloween fun at the Queensland Diamond
Cove Community Centre (649 Queensland Drive SE) on Saturday, October 24
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready to
dance, play games, and enjoy some spooky surprises and make Halloween memories
with your community friends! For more information, please call 403 278-3366.
Annual Craft Sale – November 14
Get ready to shop, browse and discover something
special at the Queensland Diamond Cove Community’s (649 Queensland Drive SE)
Annual Craft Sale on Saturday, November 14. Come out and support talented local
crafters while finding unique handmade treasures, perfect gifts, and a few
goodies for yourself! It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday shopping
season, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a fun day in the community. Bring a
friend and come see what treasures you’ll find!
Membership Renewals
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. You
can renew or sign up online anytime at https://deerridgeca.com/membership/ or
use the form in this newsletter. Join today and stay connected with your
community!
Fall Board Meetings
Deer Ridge Community Association board meetings take
place on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Our next meeting will be
held on October 20, 2026. 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. We are also looking for community members who
are interested in joining our Board of Directors. Please email [email protected] for more
information or if you are interested in attending a meeting.
Movie in the Park
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