Crestmont Community Association

Calling all volunteers...

Hearing reports that the backroad to Old Banff Coach Road is currently closed and that emergency vehicles are on scene. Update: It is now cleared and open.

UPDATE - West Calgary Ring Road Project Crestmont Boulevard S.W. Single lane alternating traffic remains in effect.... Valley Ridge Boulevard South of Valley Ridge Drive N.W. From September 21 to 24, there will be intermittent traffic stoppages lasting approximately five to 10 minutes to shift traffic for paving. Westbound Trans-Canada Highway Reduced to One Lane From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 22 and 23, the inside lane on westbound Trans-Canada Highway will be closed for approximately one kilometre, just east of Old Banff Coach Road. Eastbound Trans-Canada Highway Reduced to One Lane (same area as westbound closures above) From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 24 and 25, the inside lane on eastbound Trans-Canada Highway will be closed for approximately one kilometre, just east of Old Banff Coach Road. Canada Olympic Drive S.W. Remains closed until the end of September, with temporary alternative access available through the east parking lot off Canada Olympic Drive S.W. All work is weather dependant. Please check 511 Alberta and The City of Calgary’s traffic information map for up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions. For all other project information, please visit westringroad.ca. Crestmont Community Association

Upcoming Facebook Live Town Hall with Demetrios Nicolaides on Thursday September 24th at 6:30 pm. https://facebook.com/events/s/facebook-live-mla-townhall/647561662631638/?ti=icl

Courtesy Post: A number of Crestmont residents are planning to host garage sales tomorrow! (Saturday September 19th). As this is an informal parade of garage sales, everyone is welcome to participate. There is no registration required. Happy bargain hunting!

WEST CALGARY RING ROAD PROJECT UPDATE Scenic Acres Link N.W. Exit Ramp Bridge Earlier this year, the bridge abutments were completed and girders were installed ...on the exit ramp bridge over Scenic Acres Link N.W. (image 1). Westbound Trans-Canada Highway Reduced to One Lane From 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., each night starting September 14 and ending September 19, the right lane on westbound Trans-Canada Highway will be closed west of Valley Ridge (map 2). Valley Ridge Boulevard South of Valley Ridge Drive N.W. From September 15 to 18 there will be intermittent traffic stoppages lasting approximately five to 10 minutes to shift traffic for paving (map 3). Crestmont Boulevard S.W. Single lane alternating traffic remains in effect (map 4). All work is weather dependant. Please check 511 Alberta and City of Calgary Your Local Government traffic information map for up-to-date information on traffic detours and speed reductions. For all other project information, please visit www.westriCrestmont Community AssociationASACA - Scenic Acres Community AssociationAssociation

UPDATED Sept. 7, 2020: Trans-Canada Highway Reduced to One Lane West of Valley Ridge Expect Delays The lane closures previously scheduled from Wednesday, Sep...tember 2 to Tuesday, September 8, on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Valley Ridge Blvd NW, have been rescheduled to accommodate long weekend traffic. From 2 am to 3 pm daily, starting Wednesday, September 9 and ending Saturday, September 12, the Trans-Canada Highway will be reduced to one lane in both directions, west of Valley Ridge Blvd NW. These closures are required for detour construction. Delays are anticipated and motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, such as Old Banff Coach Road and Highway 1A. Please plan accordingly and check Alberta 511 . Thank you for your patience as we complete this work.

Starting October 1, if you have extra garbage that won’t fit in your black cart, you’ll need to bag it, tag it & place it out for collection: 1 Fill your blac...k cart first. 2 Purchase garbage tags ($3 each) from a participating convenience or grocery store or online. 3 Put extra garbage in a bag and wrap the tag around the knot at the top of the bag. 4 Place the extra bag two feet from your black cart on collection day for pickup. The majority of households do not set out extra garbage bags on a regular basis. The garbage tag program is the first step towards greater fairness in our garbage fees. Households that properly sort waste into the blue and green carts will be less likely to need tags for extra garbage. We encourage you to look at what you’re buying and throwing away to find ways to reduce waste. Sorting materials correctly helps maximize the use of your blue, green and black carts and diverts material from the landfill. Visit calgary.ca/garbagetag for more information & to purchase tags online or visit a local Co-op or Circle K store.

Yarrrr Crestmont! We seem to have some porch pirates in our midst. As always, keep an eye out and if you see suspicious activity please report it to police non emergency at 403-266-1234. Of course, if it is an emergency then call 911. This article also has some good tips:... https://www.google.ca//tips-on-how-to-defend-yourself/amp/

The Food Trucks are coming back!!

The Crestmont Community Association is sorry to announce that due to precautions around Covid 19 we have had to cancel all upcoming events for 2020. This includes Kids Day which was scheduled for September 11th and the Halloween Party at Crestmont Hall which was scheduled for October 25th.

Courtesy post for the HOA regarding spray park closure dates and fee payment: Good morning Crestmont Residents, Your HOA has appreciated your patience as we limped along in a modified spray park season, complying with AHS guidelines and the limitations that proposed. ... This season is now coming to a close, with cooler temperatures and back to school starting. Based on community turn out in recent cooler temperatures the last day for the Spray Park will be Friday September 4th. In anticipation of the 2021 year and knowing that the community has been used to being able to walk in to the hall to pay their HOA fees, I want to take this opportunity to recommend setting up access to the online Fee Portal, in advance of the fee collection season so that we may better serve you. If you haven’t yet been provided registration for the online Fee Portal please email me and include your home address and I can help set this up. The option to send in a cheque will always be there, for those who are not technically inclined.

A couple of pertinent Ring Road updates this week.

There are still open spots in Valley Ridge T-Ball! Valley Ridge t-ball is a go for the month of September and registration is open! It will run Wednesday nights only, from 6-7pm for kids aged 4,5 and 6. We will take a maximum of 18 players and parents must provide a baseball glove, hat, batting helmet and bat for your child (helmets and bats are easily found on Kijiji/marketplace). Due to Covid restrictions on sharing equipment VRCA will only provide tees and balls this y...ear. A reminder that one parent must volunteer per child and that parents must help out on the field. Fees will be $30 and you must have a VRCA membership. There will be no year-end party this year but we will give out medals at the last game. Any questions can be forwarded to [email protected] . You can register by following this link: https://www.vrca.community/sports/ See more

The City of Calgary is currently running a number of engagement surveys that they are using to gather public feedback. These include a review of responsible pet ownership bylaws (this covers everything from licensing fines to urban chickens) and understanding customer behaviour around waste and recycling (Do you put out your carts because it is the scheduled collection day, part of a chore list, you received a City reminder or your cart is full?). You can complete these two ...surveys along with others by following the link below. https://engage.calgary.ca

August 31st is coming up fast!!! Make sure you get all your Styrofoam and other recycling ready for Crestmont Recycle Day!!! https://crestmontcommunity.org//save-the-date-save-your-r/

Ring Road Construction Update

I’m so excited to announce that we have a free little library coming this weekend to Crestmont West, on Crestridge Hill. Look for the little blue and white house. It will have kids books as well as adult books. Let me know if you have books you’d like to donate.

Remove hand pumps and spray pumps to put in garbage

Students in grades 4-12 and all school staff must wear masks as part of new school safety measures. Students and staff will receive 2 reusable masks from govern...ment. More than 1.6 million masks will be distributed to 740,000 students and 90,000 staff. Mask use will be mandatory for staff and teachers in all settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Students will be required to wear them in all shared and common areas such as in hallways and on buses. Exemptions will be made for students and staff who are unable to wear a mask due to medical or other needs. Mask use for kindergarten to grade three students will continue to be optional as mask use for younger children is a challenge due to difficulties with proper fit and compliance. Other health measures: Reusable face shields for school staff, to be used at their discretion in schools. Plastic face shields can help reduce exposure but are not equivalent to masks. A mask must still be worn while wearing a face shield. 466,000 litres of hand sanitizer will be distributed between all school authorities. Contactless thermometers will be provided to each school to help manage student and staff health. Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services are working hard to expand testing capacity and reduce turnaround times so anyone with symptoms or close contacts of cases can be rapidly tested and receive results promptly. All supplies will be distributed to school authorities before the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Authorities will distribute to individual schools, staff and/or students based on the needs of their own communities. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm

Free face coverings in case anyone is still looking.. Remember they become mandatory for indoor public places tomorrow!

Save up your styrofoam and other uncommon recyclables for August 30th in Crestmont!!! https://crestmontcommunity.org//save-the-date-save-your-r/

Just saw this shared on the Valley Ridge page. About a 10 minute drive from Crestmont

I know many residents have been wondering what businesses will be added to the retail space in the Partner’s Development of Crestmont West (Crestmont Village Shops). After speaking with the team at Partner’s Developments I can confirm that they have secured a dental clinic and a wine and spirits store. They are also in the process of securing a nail salon/spa. I had mentioned that residents would be interested in completing a survey around the kind of businesses that they wo...uld like to see go into the space. They also said that they would be happy to review a survey from residents once it was completed, and acknowledged that boutique retail developments like the one going into Crestmont have such close ties to the community. As a result, they do try to attract businesses that will benefit the community as a whole. Attached is the link to the survey for Crestmont residents to complete. Results will be shared with the team at Partner’s Development one week from today (August 5th). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P335CWJ

Phew... It’s a hot one!

For those who may not have seen the email this morning from Amber Johnson (Property Manager at Rancho): Sorry for the delays in opening the spray park we were experiencing water pressure issues, as items were found lodged in the water lines. We are hoping to be able to open the spray park tomorrow, but appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issues. Fingers crossed!

Please note that the spray park is not open at the moment. They are currently dealing with water pressure issues from what appears to be vandalism. Residents can expect more communication from Rancho in the next few days.

Just a heads up if anyone plans to visit the playground in Crestmont West today, the slides are quite hot! You may want to do a temperature check before letting your little ones on them.

Wahoo! The HOA sent out an email this morning confirming that the splash park will be open starting Saturday July 25th, 7 days a week from 10am to 9 pm (weather permitting). There are changes to how the Spray Park can operate this season that AHS has mandated, and the HOA has worked alongside them to put the following plan into place: ... The Hall washrooms/change rooms will not be open to the public. Sorry for any inconvenience. The Spray Park will have a Sign in Table where Picture ID is required to confirm you are a Crestmont Resident, and to keep a record of who has used the facility. There is a fence around the Spray Park to control the entry point, along with having people sign in. This fence does restrict some of the seating spaces on the grass areas. As benches are sparse and use at your own risk in regards to COVID-19, we recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. DO NOT COME if you are feeling unwell, show any symptom of COVID 19 and let’s make the most of this short season! The email also shared that the fountain in the storm ponds is now being installed after a number of setbacks from heavy rains and Enmax working in the area!

Here is a helpful infographic about the new face covering bylaw that is coming into effect on August 1st.

Mandatory mask wearing bylaw for indoor public spaces as of August 1st.

School is set to resume as normal with additional health measures in place for the 2020-2021 school year. There is a parent tool kit available for download via the link below. https://www.alberta.ca/k-to-12-school-re-entry-2020-21-scho

How do you use our streets? The City of Calgary is collecting your input to help them understand how neighbourhood streets around the city are used by Calgarians walking, wheeling and taking transit. Share your experiences, observations, drawings and photos of how the streets in your community are used. Click the link below to take the survey and learn more! https://engage.calgary.ca/exploreyourstreet

Yahoo! Welcome to the Calgary Stampede 2020! Our community spirit cannot be cancelled. We may not be able to gather together or celebrate in traditional ways d...uring Stampede 2020, but that won't stop Stampede spirit from shining through during the ten days in July. Whether you Stampede at home, in your yard, or with your neighbours, we’re excited to see how you create Community Spirit this year. Stampede Events Mini donuts at Stampede Park Get your fresh mini donuts at Stampede Park! Pre-purchase online and get two FREE gate admissions to Sneak-a-Peek at the 2021 Calgary Stampede, courtesy of Bell. Order online from Monday July 6 to Saturday July 11th (noon - 9 p.m.) For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2O1TAQ BMO Kids' Day Pancake Drive-thru Bring the kids down to Stampede Park for the BMO Kids' Day Pancake Drive-thru for a FREE pancake breakfast on Wednesday, July 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. We might be serving them up different this year, but the tradition remains. Advanced registration is required for the BMO Kids' Day Pancake Drive-thru. For details, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZFdsyh Stampede Food Truck Rally Community spirit can't be cancelled. So come out wearing your Stampede gear this Thursday, July 9 for a Stampede Food Truck Rally at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, between 2-8 p.m. For rest of the Stampede Food Truck Rally schedule, visit: https://bit.ly/2ZGm3Rk Community Pancake Drive-thru GMC is flipping residents a FREE pancake breakfast, drive-thru style at Southcentre Mall on July 11th, between 9 a.m. - noon. Advanced registration is required for the Community Pancake Drive-thru as limited spots are available. Register at: https://bit.ly/2VSH4XH Bell Fireworks Spectacular Don't miss out! This Sunday on July 12th, watch Bell Fireworks Spectacular. Literally, this will be the most fun you can have with your boots on for 2020! Pro tip: if you can see the city skyline, you’ll be able to see the fireworks. For more information on how to Stampede Safely, visit: https://bit.ly/31LV2i1 Stampeding Safely at Home Bring the Stampede to your home! Check out cool Stampede Zoom backgrounds, Spotify playlists, pancake recipes and Instagram gifs. For details, visit: https://bit.ly/31R1Jiz

Updated May Crime Stats: 0 total crimes. If you recall, there was a report of 26 total crimes for May, which was a mistake. https://mycalgary.com/crim/crestmont-crime-activity-update/