August 2026
Summer and family vacations are at their peak as we enter August. The Community Hall and grounds remain active with an upgrade of HVAC facilities being installed resulting from increasing clean air building codes. The majority of the project is being financed by City and Provincial grants, supplemented using past Casino proceeds. It is Phase 1 of a two year project.
The 10 garden plots also remain active, with growing season at its peak during the warm summer temperatures. Our own garden landscape behind the community hall was designed with resilience in mind and can withstand the short and hot Calgary summer. As the picture reflects, the diversity of plants are all waterwise and well suited for the Alberta climate - requiring little maintenance, no watering or fertilizer and resistant to high heat waves. Check the garden out and reference the signage explaining the garden makeup.
For the first time Cambrian Heights joined with Mount Pleasant, Tuxedo Park, Winston Heights and Highland Park in sponsoring the Mount Pleasant Community Association’s Stampede Breakfast in the parking lot of the Our House restaurant on 4th Street on July 5th. It was a great breakfast and music filled Sunday morning to meet and mingle with residents of nearby communities.
Our Farmers Market will continue to offer fresh produce, baked goods, prepared meals, jams, condiments and other fresh and unique food products. This has been a great success for the community and vendors alike. As a reminder it runs every Tuesday through October 6 from 3 - 7 p.m. in the community hall parking lot.
The Social Committee has firmed up plans for a family friendly Oktoberfest BBQ event on Saturday, September 26 from 1-4 p.m. featuring outdoor games, face painting, a live band, beer garden and German style pretzels and bratwurst. Be sure to mark your calendar. This should be a fun way to begin a new season of social events at the Community Hall.
Finally we would like to remind residents that the Community Hall is available for birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and other social events. There is capacity at the hall for 150 guests with tables, chairs and a full commercial grade kitchen. Photos and rental details are available on our website. For more information contact us through the website or our Hall Manager at chca_hall@telus.net or 403-284-1175. Our membership experience survey is still open until the end of the month. The survey can be found on the website. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by the end of August. Your feedback will help us plan future events and ensure community needs are being met.