The residents of northwest Calgary were disapointed to hear the news that the federal funding for the four city recreation centres previously approved by P3 have been denied.
Archive for December, 2012
Northwest Recreation Centre
Monday, December 17th, 2012NHCA’s January Youth Writing Class with Simon Rose in January
Sunday, December 16th, 2012Saturday January 5th is the first class of the NHCA’s January Youth Writing Class with Somin Rose “The Future Starts Now” beings at 10: 00 am. at the Country Hills Library Branch at Cardel Place. For more info on this fabulous opportunity please visit his website through this link: The Future is Now Writing Class
Family Winter Fest / Skate-a-thon Fundraiser in Hidden Valley!
Saturday, December 15th, 2012The Hidden Valley Community Association is hosting an old fashioned Family Winter Festival Saturday, January 19 from 10 am until 4pm at the Hidden Hut and adjacent outdoor rink.
Activities include ice skating, snowman building, a snowman full of treasure and more! Free hot chocolate and treats will be offered to keep everyone warm.
A Skate-a-Thon Fundrasier will be taking place on the same day at the outdoor rink from 10 am – 12 noon.
For more information on this fabulous family affair, clik this link!
2012 Northern Lights Contest
Friday, December 14th, 2012NHCA is welcoming the return of the “Northern Lights Contest” in recognition of residents who contribute to the holiday spirit. The contest is open to residents living in Country Hills, Coventry Hills, Harvest Hills, or Panorama Hills.
Check out the link to find out more details on how to enter! Nominations must be received by December 31 to be considered. Each winning home will receive a $100 gift certificate and all those who take the time to nominate will be entered in a draw for one winner of a $100 gift certificate!
Many shops and services are now open longer hours for the holiday season!
Friday, December 14th, 2012As the holidays quickly approach, many businesses have taken the habit of expanding their oporating hours. This is great for those working long hours and shift work when making it to a store could otherwise be difficult. It is also great for everyone else, as we can choose to shop at different hours when it might be less chaotic and with shorter lines.
All Superstores in the city are now open 24 hours usually until after new years. Most Walmart Supercentres are also now open 24 hours.
North Central Outdoor Skating Rinks
Friday, December 14th, 2012Many community outdoor rinks are starting to open for the season for both shinny/hocky and pleasure skating!
Sandarac Rink (99 Sandstone Drive) is open until 10 (wiht lights from 5-10) every night except when flooding is taking place- then it closes at 9pm. There is a boarded rink and pleasure rink.
Hidden Valley (Hidden Hut- Hidden Valley Drive) Boarded and lit rink. Skating. daily unless Hidden Valley outdoor hocky league is playing a game (usually every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning).
Harvest Hills Pleasure Rink (South end of Harvest Hills Lake at the west end of Harvest Lake Dr) There are no lights here.
Panorama Hills Pleasure Rink (Panamount Sq off Panamoutn BV- just across from St Jerome School). The City has agreed to help get a pleasure rink up and running this winter after installing winter water surface for flooding the ice. With the help of volunteers from Coventry and area this will be the Northern Hills second outdoor rink!
The next steps is to consider a site for winter water installation in Coventry Hills! The costs are high but response from residents show there is need and desire. If you would like to help look at and evaluate potential sites for this rink, please contact community@northernhills.ab.ca
At this time there are no outdoor skating rinks or pleasure rinks in Evanston, Kincora, Sherwood, or Sage Hill.