Saturday 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
NHCA’s January Youth Writing Class with Simon Rose in January
December 16th, 2012Family Winter Fest / Skate-a-thon Fundraiser in Hidden Valley!
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
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!
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
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.
Sandstone MacEwan 2nd Annual Block Party!
September 19th, 2012Join your community on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from noon till 3pm at the outdoor rink for some foor and fun at the second annual block party!
Womens 30+ Indoor Soccer Registration Now Underway
August 27th, 2012Season Runs Sept 1, 2012 through to end of March 2013. A great opportunity to get out, get active and meet your neighbors! Click link for more info.
Rocky Ridge Recreation Facility Functional Program Summary
August 24th, 2012A long anticipated north west recreation facility is finally becomming a reality and will be located in Rocky Ridge. A few of the fabulous features include: 25m – 8 lane pool with springboard diving; Recreation pool with wave pool, play feature, lazy river, vortex and waterslides; Ice Rinks, Gymnasium, Climbing wall, Multipurpose rooms, Youth Centre, Library, Arts department, Childcare and child minding, and retail and food services. Outdoors will also feature Tennis Courts (3), Basketball Court, Skateboard Park, Daycare play area, Childrens play structure and Nature Trails. WOW! Click here to view the site location.
Secondary Access in and out of Evanston
August 22nd, 2012A temprary recycled-concrete road has been constructed on the Evanston Hill road alignment which connects to 144th Avenue. This is now open for local traffic as a (much welcomed) secondary access road in and out of Evanston. This was constructed as part of the Evanston Phase 19 Engineering submission.
Youth Movie Night at Empire Theatres Studio 16 August 23
August 22nd, 2012The NHCA Youth Council is proud to host Youth Movie Night (Ages 13-17). Join us August 23 at 7pm at Empire Theatres Studio 16 (300-388 country Hills BV NE) for an exclusive viewing of Batman, The Dark Knight Rises. $5 per ticket. Includes a discount coupon for a regular drink and regular popcorn. TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AND AVAILABLE AT CARDEL PLACE.