With the new year comes new opportunities to get involved and both enjoy and enhance your community. With the success of the Open House in November we have assembled a list of ideas and new volunteers to help continue our program of advancing the objectives of community development inherent in the objectives of our community association. Our Polar Party scheduled for January 16th at the community ice rink will once again offer free skates and helmets plus hot chocolate and cookies to keep everyone warm and energized. There will also be a fire pit to sit and visit with your neighbours as well as a community table where you may sell, swap or give away your old winter sports equipment to others in the community. Participate and enjoy the day.

On March 11th we are planning our first wine tasting event. Helped out by Northmount Liquor we will be tasting 7 wines in various price ranges with breads, meats and cheeses to accompany the wines. Cost for this event will only be $10 per member and $15 per non member. This is a chance to learn about wines and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and evening with your neighbours. Participation is key to supplying sufficient wine for this event and thus we need to have advanced ticket sales that may be purchased at Northmount Liquor at 1041 40th Avenue NW or on our website. If you wish to get involved with helping out at this event or any future event please contact our Social Director Jodi Dixon at social@cambrianheightscommunity.com

The Community Association continues to offer a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016-18 fiscal years (April/2015-March/2017). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups. We encourage you to access this funding and create your own block event for the winter, spring or summer.

As we have previously discussed in these monthly messages our Planning Committee continues to be active in attending seminars and educating themselves in regards to the issuance of Development Permits (“DP’s”) by the City in our community. We recognize re-development is going to happen as the population of Calgary grows and the City continues to promote growth and densification in the inner city to better utilize existing infrastructure. We remain committed within the bounds of the existing Land Use Bylaw 2007 to retain the green spaces, large trees and general character of the houses in our community. We have made additions to the website to help explain the permit process and have met with City officials to discuss future development. Everyone should remain vigilant as to developments within their streets and if there are questions or concerns write to the community association (cambrianheights@gmail.com) or contact Darryl Beatty or Gary Wilson of the Planning Committee.

We have experienced another green space issue with the first snowfall as individuals with little or no respect drive their trucks into the parks within our community in some perverse show of individualism. If you witness such activity please contact the community at cambrianheights@gmail.com or the police at 311 or 403-266-1234. The protection of our parks is everyones responsibility.

We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future events and program planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. One of our most successful programs is the Yoga class every Wednesday at 7:00 – 8:00 at the Community Hall. Participate and enhance our community programs. Our next meetings will take place Monday December 2nd. and Monday January 4th. at the Georgina Thomson building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive NW at 6:30PM.

The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents.Our new year begins January 1st and we encourage all existing members to renew via the website. There is also an ability for all residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community to register without becoming members. We encourage membership as support to the numerous volunteers and programs initiated by their dedication to the community but also encourage those who are uncertain as to membership to register as email recipients to become better informed of both activities and issues relevant to the community.

Cambrian Heights main fund raising event in support of the many activities and programs is a Casino time slot provided by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission. Our next such Casino is scheduled for January 27-28, 2016. We are always in need of volunteers and if you are able we will appreciate you contacting Dan Vallee at danvallee@shaw.ca. It is a team approach and having volunteered in the past I assure you the work is not onerous nor too stressful. Transportation, babysitting and a meal is provided.

On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish all residents of Cambrian Heights the best for 2016.

Remember Participation Builds Better Communities.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

October ended with the annual Halloween Party and November was highlighted in the Community with an Open
House Social on November 19th. Both these events have in the past been well attended as the Halloween Party entertains both children and adults alike and the Open House offers residents a chance to meet, mingle and exchange ideas. Once the Board digests the feedback from the Open House I will forward the highlights to the residents in my January newsletter. Certainly these meetings offer you a chance to provide input to the Directors towards social, recreational or educational programs, development concerns on a general or specific basis, parks development and potential new development in and around the Community Hall. Your voice and input to the Directors is an essential part of bettering our community.

In January we once again will host a Winter skating Party at the Hall with free rental skates plus music and games.
The tentative date for this event is January 16, 2016 from 1-4PM. Please check our website or watch for signs with
details of this event and all future social events, news and contact information. In that regard the Social Committee
and ice rink group continues to need volunteers to assist in these programs. If you are able to help in any manner
please contact Scott Jacobson at scottcolleenj@gmail.com for the ice group or Jodi Dixon, Social Director at
social@cambrianheightscommunity.com to get involved with our programs.

The Community Association continues to offer a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016 fiscal year (April/2015-March/2016). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups. We encourage you to access this funding and create your own block event for the fall or winter.

As reported last month, the City of Calgary has recently appointed an independent commission to explore changes in the Ward boundaries for the October 2017 election. In all likelihood this will move Cambrian Heights into Ward 4. For more information on this possibility we refer you to the City website at www.calgary.ca (search for Ward Boundary Commission). We have recently added a Community Planning & Development Issues section to our website in November that provides residents with a reference to current regulations and guidelines that apply to our community as well as Planning and Development issues that effect the community both directly and indirectly. In additional a “Links” section will soon be added providing useful information and educational sources for residents.

We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the
association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. Our next meetings will take place Monday November 2nd. and Monday December 7th. at the Georgina Thomson building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive NW at 6:30PM.

The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents.There is
also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of
interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships.
We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond. Watch for additions to our website in coming months in this regard.

Cambrian Heights main fund raising event is a Casino time slot provided by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission. Our next such Casino is scheduled for January 27-28, 2016. We are always in need of volunteers and if you are able we will appreciate you contacting Dan Vallee at danvallee@shaw.ca. It is a team approach and having volunteered in the past I assure you the work is not onerous nor too stressful. Transportation, babysitting and a meal is provided.

On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish all residents of Cambrian Heights the best of the Holiday Season and a
healthy and happy New Years.

Remember Participation Builds Better Communities.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

November will be highlighted in the Community with an Open House Social on November 19th at 7:30PM. This event will offer free wine and cheese while providing residents in the Cambrian Heights a chance to meet the Directors, hear about recent issues and future development priorities within our neighbourhood. This is your chance to provide input to the Directors towards social, recreational or educational programs, development concerns on a general or specific basis, parks development and potential new development in and around the Community Hall. Please attend and have your voice heard.

By the time this letter has been published in the newsletter the Halloween Party scheduled for October 30th will have already occurred. We are hoping for a continued growth in participation and know it will have been a fun evening based upon the activities planned by our Social Director Jodi Dixon and her volunteer group. As an aside the Presidents Letter for the following month is published on our website two weeks in advance of the Newsletter delivery to your house.

Check our website for details of all future social events, news and contact information. In that regard the Ice
Committee continues to need volunteers to install and maintain the outdoor ice skating rink. If you can help please
contact Scott Jacobson at scottcolleenj@gmail.com or any one of the directors.

The Community Association continues to offer a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016 fiscal year (April/2015-March/2016). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups. We encourage you to access this funding and create your own block event for the fall or winter.

As reported last month the City of Calgary has recently appointed an independent commission to explore changes in the Ward boundaries for the October 2017 election. In all likelihood this will move Cambrian Heights into Ward 4. For more information on this possibility we refer you to the City website at www.calgary.ca (search for Ward Boundary Commission). We will be adding a Community Development Issues section to our website in November and hope to provide residents with a comprehensive guide to Planning and Development issues that effect the community both directly and indirectly. In additional a Links section will also be added providing useful information and educational sources for residents.

We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. Our next meetings will take place Monday November 2nd. and Monday December 7th. at the Georgina Thomson building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive NW at 6:30PM.

The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents.There is also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships. We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond. Watch for additions to our website in coming months in this regard.

Cambrian Heights main fundraising event is a Casino time slot provided by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission. Our next such Casino is scheduled for January 27-28, 2016. We are always in need of volunteers and if you are able we will appreciate you contacting Dan Vallee at danvallee@shaw.ca. It is a team approach and having volunteered in the past I assure you the work is not onerous nor too stressful. Transportation, babysitting and a meal is provided.

Remember participation builds better communities.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

With October comes fall weather and the Halloween Party scheduled for October 30th. at the Community Hall. It starts at 6:30PM and details may be found on our website. This is a great event for the children with music, prizes and games. Please contact the Board at cambrianheights@gmail.com or phone our Social Director Jodi Dixon at 403-276-4242 if you are available to help out this year. With our new fiscal budget envisioning additional programs and events we hope to have an Open House in October or November to recruit both new ideas and volunteers to enable increased usage of our facilities. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information. In that regard the Ice Committee continues to need volunteers to install and maintain the outdoor ice skating rink. If you can help please contact Scott Jacobson at scottcolleenj@gmail.com or any one of the directors.

We announced last month that the Board, as a first step in promoting new community activities, approved a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016 fiscal year (April/2015-March/2016). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups. We encourage you to access this funding and create your own block event. Over the summer we have sponsored one such event but hope for additional participation as everyone becomes aware of the program.

As reported last month the City of Calgary has recently appointed an independent commission to explore changes in the Ward boundaries for the October 2017 election. In all likelihood this will move Cambrian Heights into Ward 4. For more information on this possibility we refer you to the City website at www.calgary.ca (search for Ward Boundary Commission). We will be adding a Community Development Issues section to our website in the coming months and hope to provide residents with a comprehensive guide to Planning and Development issues that effect the community both directly and indirectly. We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. Our next meeting will take place Monday November 2nd. at the Georgina Thomson building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive NW at 6:30PM.

The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents.There is also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships. We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond.

Cambrian Heights main fund raising event is a Casino time slot provided by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission. Our next such Casino is scheduled for January 27-28, 2016. We are always in need of volunteers and if you are able we will appreciate you contacting Dan Vallee at danvallee@shaw.ca. It is a team approach and having volunteered in the past I assure you the work is not onerous nor too stressful.

Remember participation builds better communities.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

Vacation season, of course, minimized activity in the community for the month of August. As mentioned the July highlight was the Stampede Breakfast, which feed over 300 participants with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and fruit. In addition, one of our directors represented the Community in the annual Stampede Parade, and we have attached a picture to this month’s newsletter. We have also attached to our website a number of pictures from the Stampede Breakfast. We need help to continue with these types of events and maintain their level of excellence. If you can help out this year with any new ideas or to just volunteer your time, please contact the Board at cambrianheights@gmail.com or phone our Social Director Jodi Dixon at 403-276-4242. With the new fiscal year, we are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to complement our very successful annual Halloween Party, which is scheduled this year for October 30th. With our new fiscal budget envisioning additional programs and events, we hope to have an Open House in October to recruit both new ideas and volunteers to enable increased usage of our facilities. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information.

We announced last month that the Board, as a first step in promoting new community activities, approved a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016 fiscal year (April/2015-March/2016). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups. We encourage you to access this funding and create your own block event.

On the issue of Secondary Suites, City Council, as reported last month, turned down the proposal to amend the Bylaw in regards to Wards 7, 8, 9 and 11. Council as a whole decided there were enough issues not addressed by the Bylaw changes to send the proposal back to the City Planners. We expect the issue to again arise sometime in the future but hopefully with an improved set of parameters and incentives to better address the issues of safety and compliance in currently illegal suites throughout the City. The City of Calgary has recently appointed an independent commission to explore changes in the Ward boundaries for the October 2017 election. In all likelihood, this will move Cambrian Heights into Ward 4. For more information on this possibility, we refer you to the City website at www.calgary.ca (search for Ward Boundary Commission).

We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. Our next meeting will take place Tuesday, September 8th (due to Labour Day holiday on the first Monday) at the Georgina Thomson building on 14th Street and Northmount Drive NW at 6:30 PM.

The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for the convenience of the residents.There is also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships. We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

On May 16th a joint community cleanup with Rosemont was held by CHCA at the community hall. It was a hugh success and we would like to thank the volunteers from both communities for a job well done. Thanks also should passed on to the City employees without whom the cleanup would not have been possible nor run so efficiently. Hopefully this will be the first of a continuing partnership with our neighbouring communities to bring mutually beneficial programs to the residents in our area of the City.

The annual CHCA Stampede Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th from 9-11AM. This is always a popular event for the whole family so be sure to mark it on your calendar. Like most events participation and volunteering is key to continuation. We need help to run these events and maintain their level of excellence. If you can help out this year with the breakfast please contact the committee at cambrianheights@gmail.com or phone our Social Director Jodi Dixon at 403-276-4242.

With the new fiscal year we are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to compliment our very successful annual Halloween Party at the end of October. We have recently approved a new fiscal budget which envisions additional programs and events. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information. If you wish to volunteer for any of these events or propose new events or programs please do so by contacting any of the Directors listed in the newsletter or website. Get involved to support and make your community a better place to live!

As a first step in promoting new community activities the Board has approved a $100 maximum grant for community block parties. This grant will be provided to a maximum of 10 such block parties over the 2016 fiscal year (April/2015-March/2016). Application for this grant can be made through the community email address. Costs will be reimbursed (excluding alcoholic beverages) with receipts pertaining to organized block parties with broad attendance of all age groups.

We continue to encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents. There is also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships. We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond.

On behalf of the Board;

Daryl Connolly, President

On April 28th the Community Annual General Meeting was held at the community hall. It was well attended with 40-50 residents. A slide show was presented for those who were unable to attend. Financial data for the last two years were presented along with a review of last year’s activity, programs and capital expenditures. The Board also highlighted objectives for the following year after the elections were completed. Following the formal part of the meeting our guest Druh Farrell, Councillor for Ward 7 spoke on the issue of the secondary suite bylaw proposals scheduled to be voted on by City Council in early May. A very lively discussion took place as questions and comments were solicited from the residents present. Prior to Druh Farrell’s presentation the CHCA Board has summarized their opposition to the proposed bylaw amendments. To be clear the Board and those in attendance were not opposed to secondary suites but rather the process by which the city had fast tracked the bylaw changes for RC-1 zoning in Wards 7,8,9 and 11. This concern has been mirrored by other community associations within the impacted Wards who have shared their concern with our Planning Committee.

After this discussion another issue was raised concerning a two story house (DP 2015 – 1225) being built on 23 Cumberland Drive. The house design does not appear to be in compliance with the certificate of title, specifically caveat 7778H put in place by the City when the neighbourhood was developed. This is essentially a “view”, “height” and “house size” issue as it relates to neighbouring residences. A very lively discussion occurred. Wine and cheese was then served for the rest of the evening with discussions on both these issues and the community occurring in smaller groups. The evening was an excellent event for the community residents and we thank Druh Farrell for her participation.

The development issue is relevant for the community at large and not just those offsetting the proposed development, as this caveat is in place for many residences throughout Cambrian Heights. The question will revolve around the 2007 Land Use Bylaw amendments passed by City Council to replace all previous development guidelines. The Planning Committee has filed comments as to the caveats with the City Planning Department and awaits their decision for this particular permit. This will no doubt act as another precedent for future development in the community as new developments occur with generally larger footprint houses being built.

On May 16th a joint community cleanup with Rosemont community is being run by CHCA at the community hall. Hopefully this will be the first of a continuing partnership with our neighbouring communities to bring mutually beneficial programs to the residents in our area of the City.

The annual CHCA Stampede Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th from 9-11AM. This is always a popular event for the whole family so be sure to mark it on your calendar. Like most events participation is key to continuation as is volunteering. We need help to run these events and maintain their level of excellence. If you can help out this year with the breakfast please contact the committee at cambrianheights@gmail.com or phone our Social Director Jodi Dixon at 403-276-4242.

With the new fiscal year we are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to compliment our very successful annual Halloween Party at the end of October. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information. If you wish to volunteer for any of these events or propose new events or programs please do so by contacting any of the Directors listed in the newsletter or website. Get involved to support and make a better community!

We encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open for residents. The website now provides memberships to be subscribed over the internet for convenience of the residents. There is also a registration for all members or residents who wish to receive email notifications of special events or issues of interest to the community. Also for the first time we have amended our Bylaws to allow for Corporate memberships. We will be approaching the business community for their input on fostering improved relationships and participation between residents and local business in 2015 and beyond.

On behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

Our next event is the Community Cleanup Program on May 16th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Cambrian Heights Community Hall (600 Northmount Drive). This cleanup event is being held on a joint basis with Rosemont Community. This will involve household waste, yard waste home electronics and appliances, non alkaline car batteries and tires metals and reusable clothing. Please check for more details in the newsletter or on the website.

The annual CHCA Stampede Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th. This is always a popular event for the whole family so be sure to mark it on your calendar.

With the new fall year we are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to compliment our very successful annual Halloween Party at the end of October. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information. If you wish to volunteer for any of these events please do so by contacting any of the Directors listed in the newsletter or website. Get involved to support and make a better community!

The Cambrian Heights Planning Committee was formed to monitor and respond appropriately to development applications within our community. The most significant of these issues in 2015 is the change in how Secondary Suites are regulated for all R land use districts in wards 7, 8, 9 and 11 as proposed by City Council. These regulations would allow Permitted Use (e.g. basement suites) and Discretionary Use (e.g. backyard suites) in all R designated districts as approved by the Development Authority. The Cambrian heights Board will be considering at its April 13th meeting a resolution dealing with this proposal. We continue to invite residents to comment with their opinions to our cambrianheights@gmail.com address.

As mentioned last month we are planning further work on the Hall and to the kitchen facilities and are awaiting a decision on City support grants. The City has elected to request additional testing of the air ventilation systems prior to proceeding with the upgrades. These will be undertaken as soon as possible. When these upgrades are completed we will restore the kitchen to full cooking facility status allowing expanded utilization in the future. This and all other program activities are undertaken within the financial ability of the Community, which currently remains solid due to hall rental income and casino proceeds. We have additional long term plans for the facility that were highlighted at our April 26th Annual general Meeting. We encourage all residents to participate in the community activities and future planning by joining the association and communicating your thoughts either through emails or by attending one of our Board meetings which are always open to community residents.

On behalf of the Board;

Daryl Connolly, President

With the success of our first Winter Skating Party we will make this another annual event. Many thanks go to the Rink Guys as the ice withstood spring like weather and bright sunny skies. Pop music, copious amounts of whipped cream and hot chocolate, cookies, a fire pit and a visit by our MLA Kyle Fawcett complimented the on ice activities. Also thanks goes out to Kidsport Canada for the use of Skate Shack providing free skates and helmets. Our next event will be an Open House after the Annual General Meeting April 28th. We encourage everyone to attend to learn about the Community, its plans for the near and long term as well as visiting with our invited guests from the Federation of Calgary Communities, our Ward 7 Councillor Druh Farrell and our MLA Kyle Fawcett. Following this event will be a Community Cleanup Program on a joint basis with Rosemont Community May 16th, and the annual CHCA Stampede Breakfast July 11th. We are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to compliment our very successful annual Halloween Party at the end of October. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact information. If you wish to volunteer for any of these events please do so by contacting any of the Directors listed in the newsletter or website. Get involved to support and make a better community!

As indicated previously the Board has formed a Planning Committee to monitor and respond appropriately to development applications within our community. What we need is feedback from the Community as to what residents want to see in terms of new development. At year end both our mayor and Ward councillor were advocates for Secondary Suites and the City seems poised for increased inner city resident density in Cambrian Heights. We need your opinions in order to reflect the Community on these issues to City Council. Please email your comments to cambrianheights@gmail.com with any thoughts on this critical issue to our community. Also reference our website for up-to date information on this and other City Planning issues.

As mentioned last month we are planning further work on the Hall and to the kitchen facilities and are awaiting a decision on City support grants. When completed this will restore the kitchen to full cooking facility status allowing expanded utilization in the future. All such activity will be undertaken within the financial ability of the Community, which currently remains solid due to hall rental income and casino proceeds. We have additional long term plans for the facility that will be considered by the Board during the next fiscal year. All such activity will be predicated on increased usability of the facilities by the Community residents. While we encourage Community Membership, all our activities are open to every resident of Cambrian Heights. We encourage you to participate and communicate your thoughts on existing and new programs that will enhance your community experience.

On Behalf of the Board;
Daryl Connolly, President

Our Community Association continues to focus in 2015 on increasing social events and use of
the Community Hall. On February 14th we held our first Winter Skating Party. Future events
include an Open House at the Annual General Meeting April 28th., a Community Cleanup
Program on a joint basis with Rosemont Community May 16th, and the annual CHCA Stampede
Breakfast July 11th. We are hoping to add additional events in the Fall to compliment our very
successful annual Halloween Party at the end of October. Check our website for details of all social events, news and contact
information.

As indicated previously the Board has formed a Planning Committee to monitor and respond
appropriately to development applications within our community. What we need is feedback
from the Community as to what residents want to see in terms of new development. At year end
both our mayor and Ward councillor were advocates for Secondary Suites and the City seems
poised for increased inner city resident density in Cambrian Heights. What are your questions/
opinions? What type of developments would you like to see or not see? Get in touch with any
Board member and in particular members of the Planning Committee so we may better
understand and therefore reflect the wishes of Cambrian Heights residents.

On a matter of safety and social concern in our community I have previously asked for your
help. We informed everyone of repeated instances of one or more persons driving their vehicles
through our community Parks and play fields knocking over small trees and shrubs and at the
same time endangering any pedestrians in the area. We are exploring alternatives with the City
Parks and Police to discourage this activity. There is no practical way to barrier our parks to
vehicular access. We continue to ask anyone witnessing such activity to report it immediately to
the police (it is a crime and therefore can be reported to 911 or directly to the police nonemergency
line at 403-266-1234 press “0” to speak to someone right away) or if reporting
damage from such activity to “311”.

On the facilities front we have installed lights to better enable viewing at night of our event sign
in front of the Community Hall on Northmount Drive. In addition during 2015 we are planning
further upgrades in the hall and to the kitchen facilities. If completed as planned this will restore
the kitchen to full cooking facility status allowing better utilization in the future. All such activity
and future developments will be undertaken within the financial ability of the community which
currently remains strong. We continue to encourage new residents and old to join and
participate in the Community Association and bring forward new ideas and the volunteer spirit
Calgary is known to possess. We make things better through participation.

On Behalf of the Board;

Daryl Connolly, President