All Discovery Ridge residents owe it to themselves and their community to purchase a DRCA membership.
Click to purchase or renew your DRCA membership today!
Why? What’s in it for me as resident?
For the nominal fee of $25 per year, your membership pays for things such as:
- Special Events such as the Community Clean Up, Stampede RoundUp, Movie Under the Stars, Santa in Discovery, and other seasonal events, etc.
- Access to Discovery Ridge’s Tennis Courts — The courts are locked and are accessible to DRCA members only.
- Support for the Recreation Facility — The means to manage and maintain the ice rinks and tennis courts.
- Communication Channels (the Ridge Review newsletter, website, Facebook, members-only email notices)
- Advocacy — More members increases our communities collective voice. The City of Calgary takes note of what percentage of residents are members of the community association when the association lobbies for community-related concerns such as traffic, zoning, residential developments surrounding our community, etc. In recent years, the DRCA has realized that without a critical mass of active members, it will be increasingly difficult to effectively represent community concerns with City Council.
Are these benefits worth 7 cents a day?
Current members believe they are. Our dedicated community volunteers believe they are. We think you will appreciate the benefits too. Please help to support the DRCA and join today.
How does a DRCA membership REALLY benefit the community?
- When Discovery Ridge became a community, the DRCA worked hard to fundraise and develop our recreation facility and establish a myriad of events for residents to enjoy. The average family of four who uses our beautiful facilities and attends community events would pay approximately $1000 each year if they used similar facilities and attended similar events in other Calgary communities. This does not even include the value of the work that the board of directors puts in each year as the collective voice of Discovery Ridge.
- Renters are part of our community too. The DRCA does not represent only homeowners; it represents all residents. Discovery Ridge is governed by a board that values fiscal responsibility and works tirelessly to provide a strong voice for all residents no matter how long they live in the community.
- Smaller households who do not use our recreational facilities or attend family events will appreciate that our board of directors is in regular communication with city and provincial officials to share feedback and commentary from our residents. Additionally, our board members and supporting committees have worked with and will continue to work with all levels of government to advocate for Discovery Ridge. Our priority is to protect the neighbourhood we call home.
What does “collective voice” really mean?
From the City of Calgary, the Province of Alberta, and the Federal government’s perspectives, the Community Association is the collective voice of Discovery Ridge. Right now, that voice isn’t nearly as strong as it should be for a community as exceptional as ours.
When we apply for initiatives like Traffic Calming Studies, Noise Studies, or Grants, we’re required to provide our membership numbers. With only 626 of 1,650 households holding DRCA memberships—less than half—our representation falls short. Neighbouring communities typically sit at 70% membership, giving them a far stronger position when advocating for improvements and funding. The reality is simple: lower membership means longer waits. We remain in the queue year after year because our community participation doesn’t match that of others. Many of our concerns could be addressed sooner if more residents purchased their $25 annual membership.
Other communities do it, and Discovery Ridge absolutely can too. Our goal is to reach at least 70% membership—a level that reflects the pride, engagement, and spirit we know this neighbourhood has.
A stronger membership base means a stronger voice. And a stronger voice means more action for Discovery Ridge.
If you have not already done so, please purchase or renew your DRCA membership online today. The membership year runs from September 1 to August 31.
OR if you prefer, you can download a Membership Form and mail the completed form along with your cheque to:
Discovery Ridge Community Association
160 Discovery Ridge Blvd SW
Calgary, AB T3H 4Y3
If you have any further questions, please contact our Membership Committee via email at membership@discoveryridge.com.