With the recent passing of the housing rezoning, it is possible there could be more Development Permit applications than we typically see. The DRCA is copied on Development Permit applications from within the community to review and comment if applicable. We are seeking an individual that could spend approximately 15-20 minutes reviewing the applications received and comment if required. The comment process is online.
Would you like to see a pedestrian crossing over the Elbow River on Highway 8? A Highway 8 multi-use pathway? Would you like pedestrian and bike access to Clearwater Park and beyond? Alberta Transportation is constructing a new bridge and we’d like to see pedestrian and bike access included in that development. We are seeking a new volunteer to assist with this.
Work with Elbow Valley Residents Association and the DRCA on this initiative and our past volunteer will provide the full history and background on these initiatives to date. Please contact us at: volunteer@discoveryridge.com if you are able to assist.
There’s lots to look forward to at our Stampede Roundup this year. Here are some of the highlights.
Stampede Royalty Visit Calgary Stampede Royalty consists of the First Nations Princess and Calgary Stampede Princess. We are thrilled to have both Princesses attending our event! CS Princess Brooke Fielding and CS First Nations Princess Margaret Holloway will join us from about 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Margaret will perform a traditional jingle dance at 5:15 pm. This will be a beautiful showcase of First Nations culture. Each year, the reigning Royals share and celebrate Stampede’s western heritage, cultures, and community spirit locally and around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and mingle with Stampede Royalty!
Bottle Shack Open House – Drop By During Stampede Roundup Did you know Discovery Ridge has a bottle shack? You don’t need to leave the community to dispose of your refundable drink containers and wine bottles! The Shack is in the parking lot next to the recreation facilities (rink and tennis courts). It’s a beautifully painted sea can adorned with local wildlife. The DRCA uses the proceeds from the bottle shack to help maintain and operate our facilities. Having a convenient way to recycle and support the community is a win-win.
During Stampede Roundup you can drop off your bottles and tour the Shack. Come out and meet Matt who oversees the operations. He’d be happy to have a chat and answer any questions you may have. If you bring bottles, please be sure to either tie them in bags or tape them shut in boxes to keep things safe from breakage and for ease of stacking.
NDHA (Your HOA) and DRCA (Activities and Rec Centre) Membership Table Stop by and learn about the two associations that work hard to make our community such an awesome place to live! If you are at Stampede Roundup with a neighbour who is not a member of the Discovery Ridge Community Association (DRCA), please bring them by our table so we can share the perks of being a member. Help support the incredible work we do!
Line Dance Stampede Line Dance Stampede will be joining us once again! Catch their performance from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Enjoy their foot-stomping line dancing and join in to learn a few steps yourself!
Our Sponsors We’d like to thank our sponsors who make our event possible. We appreciate their commitment to our community: Kristin Mould – Boutique Real Estate; Ron Liepert – MP Signal Hill; New Discovery Fine Wine & Spirits; Staging Calgary – Yvonne Laanstra; No Payne Roofing; Maharajah Restaurant; and YYC Food Trucks.
Get ready for the DRCA Stampede Roundup — it’s almost here! Saddle up and join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the park by the rinks.
What started as a Stampede Breakfast in 2011 has now flourished into an exciting afternoon event that kicks off the Calgary Stampede celebrations. Enjoy an array of western-themed entertainment, treats from local food trucks, lively kids’ games, face painting, line dancing, and a visit from Butterfield Acres’ petting zoo. Don’t miss out on a special performance by the Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess!
We can’t wait to see you there!
We have a huge thank you to our sponsors: Kristin Mould – Boutique Real Estate, Ron Liepert – MP Signal Hill, New Discovery Fine Wine & Spirits, Staging Calgary – Yvonne Laanstra, No Payne Roofing, Maharajah Restaurant, and YYC Food Trucks.
Plans are well under way for our first event of the year, Stampede Roundup! For those who may not know, Stampede Roundup began many years ago as Stampede Breakfast. Over the years it has evolved into a fun afternoon celebrating the impending arrival of the Calgary Stampede. The afternoon is filled with children’s games, face painting, line dancing, the library book truck, a petting zoo, food trucks, and a whole lotta country music!
The event is Saturday, June 22, 2024. Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Location: Green space by the rec centre.
To make all this happen the Discovery Ridge Community Association (DRCA) needs your support. Volunteers are needed for:
Set Up: Arrive at 2:00 pm to set up awnings for sponsors, tables, chairs, benches, games, and garbage and recycle bins.
Take Down: Beginning at 7:00 pm take down awnings and put away tables, chairs, benches, and games. Collect garbage and recycle bins.
Games: Supervise games for 1.5-hour shifts, 4 – 5:30 pm and 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
If you are available to help, please email volunteer@discoveryridge.com and let us know what area/shift you would like to fill.
Let’s bring the Stampede spirit to Discovery Ridge!
Drainage swales are classified as a “surface drainage facility”. As spring is now upon us, here’s a friendly reminder that if you own or occupy a property that has any potion of a drainage swale on it, you are required to ensure: “The Surface Drainage Facility remains clear of soil, silt, Yard Waste, debris, ice, snow or other matter which may obstruct, restrict or prevent the flow of Stormwater within the Surface Drainage Facility or the Stormwater System.”
Take part in the foam recycling pilot. The City of Calgary began a six-month pilot project on May 13 to collect foam packaging (also known as Styrofoam) for recycling at any of our three City landfills.
Calgarians can bring foam packaging for recycling to the designated area at a landfill free of charge. Calgarians can bring clean foam with no food residue, tape, glue, or labels. Examples include:
shipping foam packaging (e.g., foam that protects new electronics)
foam egg cartons
foam meat trays with absorbent pads removed
foam take-out containers
white and colored foam (no black polystyrene foam)
Can’t take foam to the landfill? Put it in the black cart as garbage. Do not put it in a blue cart. Foam breaks into small pieces in collection trucks causing contamination and lowering the market quality of the other recyclables. For more information, visit calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere.
Active bear season is upon us. There have been bears in Griffith Woods Park as well as in the community. Unfortunately, they accessed residential waste from bins being stored outside that were not secured. Alberta Fish & Wildlife set two bear traps and closed a portion of Griffith Woods Park. The following update was provided to the DRCA late this morning:
“Alberta Fish and Wildlife has notified the City that two (2) adult bears have been successfully trapped and removed from the Discovery Ridge community. However, bears can and will continue to visit the community. Please continue to practice the Bear Smart residential waste best practices to protect your neighbours and any future visiting bears. Black, blue, and green carts are significant bear attractants, so please:
Don’t put carts out overnight.
Set carts out between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. on collection day.
Put carts away after collection.
Store your cart inside a garage or other secure enclosure.
The entrances and pathways in Griffith Woods Park that were closed are now re-opened.
All residents are asked to ensure bears and other wildlife cannot access the contents of their bins.”
