Community News

In preparation for Halloween, EHS Alberta would like to remind parents and trick-or-treaters of Halloween safety tips.

We’d love to see your favourite photos taken right here in Discovery Ridge. Send them our way — you might spot your shot in an upcoming Ridge Review or on our Facebook, Instagram, or DRCA website. Send them to communications@discoveryridge.com.

This beautiful photo was taken by Lillian Demmans.

Winter collection starts in November!

Starting in November, green carts will be collected every other week. This seasonal schedule helps match collection service with the lower volume of yard waste during the colder months.

📅 Weekly collection returns in April 2027 for spring clean-up season.

📲 Stay on top of your collection days!
Download the free Calgary Garbage Day App at calgary.ca/reminders⁠.

🌿 Need to get rid of extra yard waste?
Free yard waste drop-off is available at any City Eco Centre until October 31.

A little planning now makes winter waste days easy! 🍁

Shirley’s Greenhouse has closed for the fall and winter. They thank the community for a great season and hope to be back next year.

Calling all Discovery Ridge residents — it’s time to show off your Halloween spirit! Decorate the outside of your house and enter our community contest. Judging by our volunteers will take place on October 30 and the winner will be announced on October 31.

First prize: $100 Discovery Fine Wines gift card from Shelly and Bineet
Second prize: $100 Anilin Decorating Centre gift card
Third prize: $25 Wonder Donuts gift card

How to enter: Go to discoveryridge.com/drca-halloween-decorating-contest to submit your address.

Let’s light up Discovery Ridge with spooky, fun, and creative displays. The more the merrier — and the scarier!

Happy decorating!

Join us for the Pumpkin Hunt and Parade of Costumes at the Recreation Park on Saturday, October 24, 3:00–6:00 pm.

Come in costume, hunt for hidden pumpkins, decorate your own, and stick around for beverages, treats, and neighbour time on the green.

Please register at discoveryridge.com/drca-pumpkin-hunt to reserve your spot.

Bring your kids and the entire family!

Something a little different is happening in Griffith Woods Park on Tuesday, October 6!

ATB Financial will be filming a scene for “ATB More Than Work,” featuring an ATB team member enjoying a hike with their partner — taking in the trails, scenery, and a snack along the way.

📍 Where: Griffith Woods Park, 45 Discovery Ridge Link SW
📅 When: October 6, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.

Please consider altering your walking / riding route while filming is taking place. Doing so will ensure you avoid any delays. 

There will be no noise exemption permit associated with this filming.

Thanks for your patience.

Calgary, big recycling news! Starting October 1, 2026, you can toss way more household packaging into your blue cart. That means less garbage, more recycling, and a cleaner city.

New items you can recycle:

Let’s level up our recycling game.

See the full list at calgary.ca/recyclemore.

Calgary, get ready to recycle more! Starting October 1, 2026, you’ll be able to recycle more household packaging than ever before. This includes: 

Visit calgary.ca/recyclemore to see the full list of materials.