June is the month where summer officially begins and we get to enjoy the best of Calgary weather and utilize our parks and recreational facilities to enjoy the outdoors. We will host our fourth annual Family Bike Day offering free bicycle tuneups and family activities behind the Community Hall. This will be held June 14 from 10am – 2:00pm. A reminder to everyone that June 21 is Calgary Neighbour Day encouraging block parties and outdoor gatherings. Cambrian Heights continues to offer a $100 grant for block parties organized within our community. To discuss or apply contact president@cambrianheightscommunity.com
On June 28 we will be holding our Annual General Meeting at the Community Hall. Discussions will include a review of the 2024 year end financial statements, election of directors, updates on developments regarding the Off Leash Park, our Community Sign Project and some insights into the housing construction implications of the development rules allowed under the 2024 new R-CG zoning Bylaw terms. Also, terms of the existing Restrictive Covenants within a portion of Cambrian Heights will be reviewed.
As everyone is no doubt aware by walking our streets, the City is currently undergoing a rapid expansion of residential development. Within our general area, at the writing of this report, there were 32 active Development Permits in Cambrian Heights, 20 in Rosemont, 57 in Highwood Park and 162 in Mount Pleasant. These include single family but mostly multi family developments. This pace will continue to escalate into our community.
We are constantly looking towards making our community park space more useable and designed to compliment activity and enhance the neighbourhoods within Cambrian Heights. Progress however is determined by volunteer effort and financial resources. Whether adding facilities to the Off Leash Park on 32nd Avenue, maintaining the flower beds and general care of the park bordering Cambrian and Northmount Drives or the playground facilities on the 39th Avenue park, progress is being made. We are always looking for residents willing to volunteer some of their time to improve our parks and their usability. Contact us at cambrianheights@gmail.com for more information.
This summers’ Farmers Market at the Community Hall parking lot is fully subscribed with 13-18 vendors each day including participants from last Septembers test market and some new vendors. All will be providing food products regulated under the Alberta Farmers Market Association and by Alberta Health Services. As designed, this market will run on consecutive Tuesday’s from May 27 through October 7 from 3-7 pm. Participant details are provided on our website and in our social media posts.
Please check our website for news, activities and history of the community. We encourage residents to register their email addresses to receive bulletins dealing with development and social issues impacting the community.
Daryl Connolly, President CHCA
