With May temperatures and longer, sunlit evenings, our park spaces become increasingly inviting and beautiful to enjoy. To support outdoor activity, we will once again sponsor our annual Cambrian Heights Family Bike Day on Saturday, May 30.

With our community casino dates drawing near on June 8 and 9, I have been asked about the use of casino proceeds and how they benefit Cambrian Heights. The Provincial government, through Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), regulates how the casino proceeds may be utilized by the community.

With the new year we are pleased to announce a biweekly Winter Farmers Market building on the success of our 2025 Summer Market. This will take place in the Community Hall and will start coincidental with our annual Polar Party Saturday January 31 and run from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We will feature food vendors who participated in our Summer Market as well as new entries.

December brings a new season of snow and festive holiday cheer. Cambrian Heights continues to support two outdoor ice surfaces behind the Community Hall through the winter months

Cambrian Heights once again provided free pumpkins to residents and those in surrounding communities on October 25th. Another family event is planned for November with our annual Lego Contest scheduled November 15th.

October brings a change in the season and the bright colours of Fall displayed in our community and surrounding parks. We celebrate friends and families with Thanksgiving and the children get their fill of sweet treats on Halloween.

This summer’s Cambrian Heights Farmers Market at the Community Hall parking lot has once again been a great success. More residents from surrounding communities are enjoying the variety and freshness of food and beverages offered by over 20 vendors.

August is a month where families focus on summer outdoor activities before a new school year commences. July saw another successful year for the Calgary Stampede and the Calgary Folks Music Festival.

July and August are quiet times for the Community Association as everyone focuses on summer holidays and the outdoor parks so prevalent in our area of the City. We did host our fourth annual Family Bike Day with free bicycle tuneups and family activities behind the Community Hall on June 14.

June is the month where summer officially begins and we get to enjoy the best of Calgary weather and utilize our parks and recreational facilities to enjoy the outdoors.

May and June brings with it the greening of the city and our community parks. This results in bicycles being brought out of garages and vegetable gardens being planted.

April brings a focus on spring weather along a reminder about the unpredictability of mother nature based on our proximity to the mountains. However, we encourage everyone to take advantage of our Community park space and nearby Confederation and Nose Hill parks.

Our Annual Polar Party was cancelled on February 1 due to very cold and snowy weather conditions. However, the outdoor rinks retained their popularity throughout the month as conditions improved.

Our 8th annual Polar Party kicked off the month of February with skating activities, hot chocolate, snacks and a fire pit.

January is a new year and the heart of the winter season.

December brings with it winter weather but also the warmth and good cheer of the Christmas and holiday season. Our outdoor ice rinks will be in full use.

This month will witness an active period for the Community with the Casino fundraising taking place November 4 and 5 at the Pure Casino.

September witnessed our first Farmers Market each Tuesday from September 3 to October 1 in the community hall parking lot.

September brings with it a new year feeling as schools resume and the summers activities begin to wind down as mother nature starts a change in outdoor colours and temperatures in Alberta.

I hope everyone enjoyed the 10 days of Calgary Stampede as I know our family did. Sunny skies also provided ample opportunity to enjoy both nearby Confederation and Nose Hill Parks.