As we enter flood season, this is a good time to stay aware and take simple steps to keep your household safe. Staying informed can make a real difference, and the City of Calgary provides reliable, up‑to‑date information throughout the season.
We encourage you to follow the City’s flood updates and resources on their website. It’s an easy way to understand current conditions, know what to expect, and reduce your risk. The following Information is taken directly from the City of Calgary website:
Pop by and say hello to Shirley and her team as they kick off the season this Sunday! They’ll be in the gravel lot by the soccer fields and rec facility.
We extend our sincerest thanks to our Pioneer Sponsors – Forero Electric, New Discovery Fine Wines & Spirits, West Hills United, and Staging Calgary – for their outstanding support of Discovery Ridge events. They have supported both our events and our community with their services. Our community is strongest when it’s built on friendships, great neighbours, and local businesses and associations working together.
The City of Calgary held a Public Engagement session on May 13 to share the design concepts they’re considering for the Discovery Ridge Dam Project. These plans will shape the future of our neighbourhood and our shared greenspace. Because this project affects every Discovery Ridge resident, please take a few minutes to complete the short survey. Your voice matters, and this is our chance to influence the final design.
We’d like to thank David McKenzie, MP Calgary-Signal Hill, for his generous support of Stampede RoundUp. His ongoing commitment to community initiatives and local engagement helps make events like this possible, bringing people together in celebration and shared spirit. We are grateful for his dedication and proud to have his support.
The City of Calgary hosted a Public Engagement session for the Discovery Ridge Dam Project on May 13th. At that meeting they unveiled design concepts they are considering for our neighbourhood. As this project will impact ALL Discovery Ridge residents, it is important that you take a few minutes to complete this short survey. Have your say on the design of our greenspace. See engage.calgary.ca/discoveryridgedam.
Please remember that we can do our part to help protect wildlife and our special community. Consider the best practice of storing your bins in your garage or other secured enclosure, if you do not already do so, and keep them secured until the morning of pick up.
It’s that time of year again! As you dive into your spring cleaning, remember we have two great community events coming up that might be helpful.
🗑️ Community Clean Up – June 13 A perfect chance to clear out unwanted items. Visit the Community Cleanup website for full details.
🤠 Stampede Round Up – Donations Needed This year’s event will feature a Western‑themed photo station, and we’re looking for fun accessories to stock the table. If you come across any hats, big‑buckle belts, boas, beads, funky sunglasses—anything that would make for a great silly photo—please email events@discoveryridge.com to drop off your items.
Our community events don’t just happen — they come to life because neighbours roll up their sleeves, pitch in, and have fun doing it together. Right now, we are critically short on volunteers for THREE major upcoming events, and we truly need the community’s help. Whether you sign up with a group of friends, volunteer alongside your family, or come solo and meet new neighbours, it’s a great way to connect, laugh, and be part of something meaningful. The reality is that without more volunteers stepping forward, some of these beloved events may not continue in future years. Come help us keep the fun, connection, and community spirit alive in Discovery Ridge.
Whether you can give a few hours at one event or join us longer-term, your help truly makes a difference. These events bring families together, create memories for our kids, strengthen our community, and make Discovery Ridge such a special place to live.
The reality is simple: without volunteers, beloved community events will continue to be scaled back — or cancelled altogether.
Come help create the community you want to live in.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Community Cleanup June 13 | 9am–2pm
This is a combined event with three neighbouring communities — and unfortunately Discovery Ridge currently has only THREE volunteers signed up when we need 21.
If our community does not help support this event, there is a very real possibility we may not be invited to participate in future years. This annual clean-up is an incredibly valuable service for residents to dispose of unwanted household items close to home.
Even volunteering for a few hours can make a huge difference. The shifts are short—only two hours each shift.
Our super fun family event is back with games, food trucks, music, activities, and more — but we need volunteers to help during the event. Sign up for a short 90-minute volunteer shift with a friend!!
DRCA Casino Fundraiser July 30–31 – see shifts on the sign up page
This single casino fundraiser brings in approximately $80,000–$90,000 for our community and helps fund events, programs, advocacy, and amenities for Discovery Ridge residents.
In order for the casino fundraiser to move forward, we MUST fully staff every volunteer position — and right now, we are still short on volunteers. The good news? People are always surprised by how much fun this event is! One group of Discovery Ridge neighbours has volunteered together year after year and now treats it like a night out. Come with friends, sign up with your family (all volunteers must be at least 18), or join on your own and meet some new neighbours while helping support our community. We truly just need more bodies to make this happen — and many hands make for a fun and memorable experience!
We’re excited to introduce a new addition to this year’s Stampede RoundUp — a fun photo station! Pick a costume, go as silly as you like, and snap a photo. It might become your next family Christmas card or simply a memory that makes you smile every time you see it.
Have props to share? Hats, boots, glasses, bolo ties, and more are welcome. Please contact Lillian at events@discoveryridge.com to arrange pickup or dropoff.
