The NDHA would like to extend our best wishes to all of you for a healthy and Happy New Year 2025! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends. Now is the perfect season to get outside to enjoy some winter activities to burn off all that turkey and holiday cheer.
Our dedicated NDHA board volunteers were very busy over the past year, managing the annual landscaping, maintenance, and other operational obligations for the community. We are using the “off-season” to work on the annual budget and lay the groundwork for projects to be completed this coming spring and summer. We would really love to know if you have any thoughts on potential improvements.
Our snow removal contractor ULS uses a number of strategies to help keep the pathways they clear in the neighbourhood safe. This year, the City of Calgary has changed its policies to allow the use of a product they refer to as “Pickle”. This product is 2 to 3% salt mixed into 6 to 7 mm crushed rock and provides better traction along with melting ice. This new product is one more tool in the ULS snow and ice toolkit to help ensure pedestrian safety – NDHA’s number one priority when it comes to snow clearing. Any ice melting product could have a negative impact if it is ingested by your pet. If they do not wear booties, you should always rinse and wipe off your pet’s feet after a walk on pathways or sidewalks. More detailed information about ice melting products can be found in the FAQ section of the website.
Your annual NDHA fee is essential to provide the many landscaping services that the City will not. The beautifully maintained public space, holiday light displays, and winter-long snow clearing on pathways are all paid for by your NDHA fees. These are what we think distinguishes Discovery Ridge from other neighbourhoods. At this point, over 94% of households have already paid their 2024 dues and we thank you for that. Our 2025 billing process begins in February. If you are unsure of your payment status, you can enquire via the website (www.ndha.ca).
We are always happy to hear input, feedback, and suggestions from our NDHA members. You can access our website at www.ndha.ca, email us at [email protected], or call us at 403-237-9595. We would love to hear from you and are happy to respond to your questions.
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