Homeowners’ Association (NDHA) News for July

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Thank you to all of the members and guests who attended our Annual General Meeting on June 10. Your participation is appreciated! Also thank you to our members who were unable to attend but still took the time to fill out their proxy. We had a record number of proxies this year – over 500! By attending or filling out your proxy, you allowed the us to proceed with the business of ensuring Discovery Ridge continues to be one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in our city! Meeting minutes and the slide presentation can be viewed on our website under the “Annual General Meetings” banner.

The NDHA Board wants to recognize two retiring Board Members. Shaune Pasay is a Past President of our Board and our current Landscape Director. Since 2014, Shaune has served for over ten years in various roles – Secretary, Landscape Director, Historian (non-elected), Vice President, and President. Michelle Conway has served on the Board for five years as our Membership Director. Thank you both, Shaune and Michelle, for all that you have given to NDHA. You will both be greatly missed.

Landscaping

Throughout the summer you will see ULS on site working to maintain our green spaces and medians. The NDHA requires ULS to adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety protocols, including appropriate safety barriers, pylons, and signage when crews are working in roadway areas. Please slow down. Working in the medians with cars whizzing by is stressful and dangerous; ULS is here to make our community beautiful. Please give them a “brake”!

Summer is the season when we have the greatest access to do improvement projects on our landscaping. This year, the NDHA Board is prioritizing refreshing the xeriscaped medians. Some of the shrubs are now as big as a car and block the view across the road. In some other places, creeping junipers are creeping just a bit too much and taking over areas that formerly held flowering plants. We have devised a plan with ULS to remove some of the biggest shrubs, cutting back some others, and planting new colourful perennials to refresh our medians. This work will improve sightlines for drivers along our main streets, improving safety for pedestrians and wildlife in our community. It will also provide a refreshing pop of colour along these streets. At the time of writing, we do not have specific dates for this work to take place. While it is ongoing, ULS workers and equipment will be on our main roads. Please pass them with care.

Bug Issues

Summer is also the season when pesky bugs really ramp up their activity. The City is placing traps to look for Emerald Ash Borer, a non-native insect that feeds on ash trees. The larvae burrow beneath the tree’s bark and can actually kill the tree. The trap looks like a green box suspended in an ash tree – you may have seen one hanging high in an ash tree along Discovery Ridge Hill. Please do not disturb the trap as it contains a sticky material that can cause skin irritation. The City is using traps to monitor the spread of this pest and to help keep ash trees in our city healthy.

Update on Pond

Since spring 2024, the City has been working at the Discovery Heights Pond to ensure the embankment remains stable. One of our Members reached out to the City and received an update through 3-1-1. A long-term plan is being developed for the pond protect the park space around the pond as well as protect homes in the community. A concept design phase planned for the fall of 2025 will include public engagement. Following this phase, a detailed design, environmental assessment, and regulatory approvals will be required before tendering and construction begin. Keep an eye out here for updates and notices from the City for when the public consultation will begin.

NDHA FAQs

Do you have questions about fences? Trees? A City Right-of-Way? RV and trailer parking? What the difference is between NDHA and DRCA? You answer may be in the fabulous FAQ section on our website for you to reference for answers! Please visit our website: ndha.ca.

Outstanding Fees

The 2025 NDHA fee of $325 was due on June 29. We would like to thank our members who have paid their fee on time, and ask that those who have not, please remit them right away. If you are unsure of your payment status, please access your membership portal on our website. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact the NDHA treasurer at [email protected] or our Membership Director at [email protected]. Please reference your property address.

NDHA is exceptionally proud Discovery Ridge continues to be one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in our city. A neighbourhood to span a lifetime. If you happen to notice an area that might need attention such as a bed being missed or damage incurred due to storms or other factors, please let the NDHA know. We are always happy to hear from our members; please access our website at www.ndha.ca to send an email or call us at 403-237-9595.

Have a wonderful July! We hope you have a wonderful summer!

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