On Saturday, November 17 the second Annual Lego Contest was held at the Cambrian Heights Community Hall. Thanks to Nancy Else and her volunteers there were 36 entries and two displays on exhibition over the day. An estimated 75 attendees viewed the entries. They included remote control cars, windmills, farms, space stations, microscopes and Lord of the Rings creations. In addition, there were two professional displays of a Lego City and Star Wars. Most of the contestants were in the 7-8 year old category. Prizes were awarded and the Lego Store provided bags and magazines for everyone. Planning has already started towards expanding this event in November of next year. Pictures from the event are shown below.
Coleridge Block Party
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A very successful Block party was held August 25th centred around Coleridge Road by Dave Mallot and a group of neighbours. Over 100 people attended between 2-8 PM. A roasted pig was served with entertainment provided by a band, bouncy castle, slip and slide and a list by the Calgary fire department and a police helicopter fly by. Some pictures of the event are attached.
The Community Association supported this event with a $100 donation. This support is available to anyone hosting a Block Party in the Community. We thank Dave for his initiative and look forward to supporting another such party in 2019. Anyone interested in hosting a future event of this nature any time of the year may apply for the grant at cambrianheights@gmail.com
Asado and Open Mic was a success!
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our first ever Asado and Open Mic was a huge success. Community members came to celebrate the season with friends and neighbours over delicious food, music and fun. Everyone enjoyed the simple pleasure of the company of others.
Dog Park Closure Update September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On September 14, the City Planning Department informed community residents that Calgary Parks had withdrawn their Re-Designation Application DL2018-0062 converting the Community’s existing Reserve (S-SPR) Park land bounded by 10th Street and 32nd Avenue into S-CRI (Special Purpose – City and Regional Infrastructure) classification thereby allowing an expansion of the Queen’s Park Cemetery (“QPC”) onto these lands.
These lands are currently being used as a Dog Park and have been part of the Community since its inception in 1956. We wish to thank all those residents who filled objections and/or attended the two Open Houses sponsored by the City to express their opposition. We also wish to thank Councillor Chu for his help and Calgary Parks for responding to this overwhelming opposition by withdrawing their Application.
To those residents who volunteered to research the history of the lands, who dedicated considerable time in formulating written informational bulletins, who walked our streets passing out community informational letters and who took every opportunity to talk with their neighbours, a special thanks from the Board of Directors.
Community Cleanup 2018 was a Success!
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On September 9th. the Community hosted another successful Community Cleanup for yard waste, metal recycling, household waste and electrical appliances, tires and reusable clothing.
None of this would have been possible without the organizational leadership of community resident Gary Wilson and his volunteers.
The Community appreciates the efforts that went into our third year of this event. If you would like to get involved in future events of this type please let us know at cambrianheights@gmail.com
Cannabis in the Community
September 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cannabis is legal in Canada on October 17th, 2018!
Plan to attend this informative Town Hall designed to clarify the new rules and regulations around the legalization of cannabis and what they mean to you!
Presentations with Q&A Session
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
7:00 PM
Dalhousie Community Centre
5432 Dalhart Road NW
Everyone Welcome!
Open Letter to City Officials – May 11, 2018
May 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A second open letter from Cambrian Heights Community Association to City Parks, City of Calgary regarding the proposed expansion of Queen’s Park Cemetery into Cambrian Heights Community Reserve Park.
We encourage all residents who support this position to let your feelings be known to the City officials at the addresses shown below. Public and continual pressure remains our best strategy to prevent these Park Reserve lands from being lost forever. If you are a twitter user we encourage you to also contact Mayor Nenshi.
Calgary Parks, Director
Anne Charlton
Phone: 403 268 5204
Email: anne.charlton@calgary.ca
Community Services, General Manager
Kurt Hanson
Phone: 403 268 5250
Email: kurt.hanson@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, City Manager
Jeff Fielding
Phone: 403 268 8163
Email: jeff.fielding@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, Chief of Staff to Mayor Nenshi
Devery Corbin
Phone: 403 268 5622
Email: devery.corbin@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi
Twitter: @nenshi
Open Letter to City Officials – May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
An open letter from Cambrian Heights Community Association to City Parks, City of Calgary regarding the proposed expansion of Queen’s Park Cemetery into Cambrian Heights Community Reserve Park.
We encourage all residents who support this position to let your feelings be known to the City officials at the addresses shown below. Public and continual pressure remains our best strategy to prevent these Park Reserve lands from being lost forever. If you are a twitter user we encourage you to also contact Mayor Nenshi.
Calgary Parks, Director
Anne Charlton
Phone: 403 268 5204
Email: anne.charlton@calgary.ca
Community Services, General Manager
Kurt Hanson
Phone: 403 268 5250
Email: kurt.hanson@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, City Manager
Jeff Fielding
Phone: 403 268 8163
Email: jeff.fielding@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, Chief of Staff to Mayor Nenshi
Devery Corbin
Phone: 403 268 5622
Email: devery.corbin@calgary.ca
City of Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi
Twitter: @nenshi
Compost Giveaway Program
April 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The City of Calgary is offering free compost for residents to use in their yards and gardens this spring. The compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in the Green Cart Program.
When: Saturday May 5, 12, 19 and 26
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Calgary Compost Facility – 12111 68 Street SE
Cost: FREE for Calgary residents.
Residents will need to bring their own shovels, gloves, containers and tarps to cover their loads. Residents can take up to 100 litres per vehicle. No trailers or mechanical equipment are permitted.
For full program details, see calgary.ca/compost
Message from Calgary City Parks – Open Houses
April 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
We have received the following letter from the City of Calgary:
“Dear Resident,
This letter is to inform you of some proposed changes in your area.
The Queen’s Park Cemetery has been serving Calgarians for nearly 80 years, and it is close to capacity. Queen’s Park is currently the only active City-operated cemetery offering burial options for Calgarians in the northern quadrants.
Calgary Parks has been working to secure new cemetery space for some time. This has included pursuing opportunities to locate a new cemetery in the new Southeast Cemetery, which will open in the next few years.
To continue offering adequate burial space for Calgarians, Calgary Parks is proposing to expand the Queen’s Park Cemetery into the south-west corner of the site, currently used as an off-leash area. This involves several steps, including going through a formal land use re-designation process.
We would like to work with the community to find alternative or improved off-leash space nearby. We have identified several options, see map below.
Upcoming engagement opportunities
The City would like to continue discussions with the community and residents near to proposed off leash sites. Specifically, we’re looking to:
- Discuss proposed alternative sites for off-leash areas in the community.
- Share more information about the land use application process for the proposed cemetery expansion
You are invited to attend one of two drop-in engagement sessions:
Thursday, April 26, 6-8 pm
Highwood Community Hall
16 Harlow Avenue NW
Wednesday, May 9, 6-8 pm
Highwood Community Hall
16 Harlow Avenue NW
You can also learn more and provide feedback online through The City’s Engage site from April 23 – May 16 at engage.calgary.ca/queenspark
You will be able to provide further comments through the land use application process between April 26 – May 23 through the PD Maps site, calgary.ca/QueensPark.
For more details about the project, visit calgary.ca/offleashprojects, or contact 311.”
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