NDHA Ridge Review
It is wonderful when the last
reminders of winter are pushed aside by new flowers and foliage in our yards
and community green spaces. May has always been busy month for the NDHA with
spring landscaping clean up, the start of our planned summer projects, and
normal mowing and weeding activities get into full swing. The spurt of new
growth may have shrubs and trees looking a bit shaggy and crews should have
this trimmed up by the end of this month. If you see a space that needs extra
attention, reach out to us so we can pass this information on to ULS.
May was also the month when the
NDHA works to prepare for our Annual General Meeting. Thank you to everyone who
attended our AGM on June 2. Also thank you to everyone who could not make the
meeting but provided their proxy so they could also participate. The AGM is a
requirement in our Articles of Association, so it is very important to the NDHA
that this event is successful. Thank you to everyone who came out.
2026 Fees
The annual NDHA fee of $325 is due
on June 29. As you know, this is a legally required fee secured by an
encumbrance on your property title. Please access our website to log in and pay
the fee if you have not already done so. You can also check to confirm if your
payment has already been made and update your contact information as necessary.
If you are new to the community and need to set up your membership portal,
please contact our Membership Director at [email protected]. Questions about
the fee or your account balance can be emailed to the NDHA Treasurer at
[email protected].
Discovery Ridge Dam Safety Project
May was a busy month for this
project. Late in April, the city sent around postcards inviting residents to
visit their website for the project. On that site, there was a survey exploring
residents’ use of the area and inviting comments on two potential redevelopment
ideas. The website has itself been updated, providing more information and
making the city’s intentions clearer. The input provided by residents should
help the city develop a beautiful and functional replacement for the current
dam and pond area. The NDHA will continue to monitor this initiative and
provide input on how the new design elements would impact our landscaping
activities. We will also continue to push for the clearest and most timely
engagement with Discovery Ridge residents. The best way to get timely
information is to visit the city’s project website at http://www.calgary.ca/discoveryridgedam.
Squeaky Wheels get the Grease –
Call 3-1-1!
The City of Calgary’s 3-1-1 program
is the quickest way to provide feedback or share concerns with the relevant
departments. We have found that the quickest way to get the City’s attention
and that the more people who share a concern through 3-1-1, the more likely it
is to get attention. All 3-1-1 connections are logged and investigated. City
councillors often ask, “How many 3-1-1 calls were taken on this issue?” More
connections through 3-1-1 will move issues up the priority scale. A damaged
curb, excessive potholes, dead trees in parks, graffiti needing removal, and excessive
speed of motorists are all issues where 3-1-1 will get the issue registered and
looked into. You can call 3-1-1 on your phone, use the handy app for your smart
device, or go online at https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/311.html.
Thank you, DRCA!
The NDHA (your Homeowners’
Association) and the DRCA (your Community Association) are not the same
organization. We each have very different, yet equally important roles in
Discovery Ridge. And both are run by volunteers! The NDHA’s role is focused
specifically on landscape maintenance and snow clearing. The DRCA manages fun
community events (like the annual Stampede party), owns and operates the
racquet courts, ice rink, and the bottle shack, publishes the Ridge Review,
and is the community point of contact for issues of community interest
including matters for the police, city programs, Griffith Woods Park, and many
other concerns. It’s a big job! If it wasn’t for the awesome DRCA volunteers,
we would have no Community Association to take care of all they do. Think of
the added value it brings to the community, and by extension, your property.
Please visit their website (discoveryridge.com) and purchase your inexpensive
$25 annual membership. Thanks, DRCA volunteers for all you do!
Volunteers
The NDHA is a volunteer-based,
community run, not-for-profit organization responsible for maintaining green
spaces in Discovery Ridge. Directors volunteering their time to play the
variety of roles required for these responsibilities, versus hiring a
management company, saves the NDHA over $100,000 per year. This savings goes
directly into community beautification. The NDHA is always on the lookout for
people who share our love for our community and want to help out. If you have a
bit of time to share with us, please reach out to the NDHA at [email protected]
or call us at 403-237-9595. We would love to talk with you about the possible
role you could play.
We are always happy to hear from
our NDHA members. You can contact us in various ways via our website at
www.ndha.ca, send us an email at [email protected], or even call us at
403-237-9595. As always, if you are interested in helping the NDHA maintain
one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in Calgary, reach out
through the website or email us.
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