April brings a focus on spring weather along a reminder about the unpredictability of mother nature based on our proximity to the mountains. However, we encourage everyone to take advantage of our Community park space and nearby Confederation and Nose Hill parks. We remind parents of the McKnight Soccer program beginning on April 15 which runs until June 19. Age groupings are provided with divisions from U4 to U14. U4 through U10 age groups play on Cambrian Heights community fields behind the Community Hall or at North Haven School field. Registration is available at mcknightsoccer.ca
A Cambrian Heights resident is starting a funding drive to replace the playground facilities at the 39th Ave. Park with more modern facilities targeting young children. If you would like more information or to help out in the process, please contact Ila Faye Dale at ila_faye_dale@yahoo.ca.
As detailed last month, Cambrian Heights will be impacted with multi-family development proposals taking advantage of the new R-CG zoning bylaw in our city. These developments allow the construction of non-contextual structures containing 4 units each with a basement suite thus accommodating 8 families on what previously was a single family residence. In so doing potentially straining infrastructure and certainly impacting the character of the neighbourhood. While we have provided information on our website advising residents how to comment on these Development Permit applications, there have been offsetting community engagement sessions in some communities around the City dealing with R-CG applications and Restrictive Covenants. Should you wish us to organize a community informational session please let us know at cambrianheights@gmail.com.
The Farmers Market at the Community Hall grounds continues to be organized as venders are added to the food product vendor list. As designed, this market will run weekly on Tuesdays from May 27 through October 7. Closer to the date we will be releasing participant details in the newsletter and social media.
We are hosting our first ever Trivia Night at the Community Hall April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Teams will be formed and prizes awarded throughout the evening. Pre-event ticket sales are available through our website (cambrianheightscommunity.com). We also remind everyone we are working on holding our annual Bike Day in June with a free tune-up for your children’s bikes as summer returns to Calgary. We are also looking at hosting a Neighbour Day event on June 21 at our Off Leash Park. Details, once confirmed will, be provided on our website and through our social networks. Volunteers are needed for all such events, so if you are interested in helping, please contact us.
Please remember 100% of your 2025 membership fees go into supporting activities within Cambrian Heights. Information on how to become a member are detailed in this newsletter. We encourage residents to register their email addresses to receive bulletins dealing with development and social issues within the community.
Daryl Connolly, President CHCA
