Priddis News – Feb 2022 | High Country News

Priddis Newsletter

Hope everyone is well and keeping safe in your community. The Priddis Hall is following current COVID-19 guidelines put forth by AHS.

Priddis Panthers:
The Priddis rink has been great over the holidays and all through January. Make sure you head over to watch the Panthers during a game or practise or, enjoy a skate with your family.

Come on out and support the Panthers at our Saturday home games on the following days:

February 5 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
February 12 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
February 19 – 9:00AM to 6:00PM

All games will be played subject to weather and rink conditions.

Ice availability schedule for public skating and Ladies and Men’s Shinny is on the home page of our new website: https://priddispantherhockeyassociation.teamsnapsites.com/

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the construction of the Zamboni garage.

For more information, email priddishockey@gmail.com or follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/people/Priddis-Panthers-Hockey/100013094406448/

PCA Casino – MAY 2022:
The Priddis Community Association is having our casino this year. Dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17 and May 18 at the ACE Casino Blackfoot, 42 Avenue SE, Calgary (formerly Frank Sisson’s Silver Dollar Casino). Come and join in the fun as many positions on each shift need to be filled. Meet your neighbours and make new friends. If you have never worked a casino before, no problem. Training is provided on site. All proceeds from the casino go towards hall maintenance and improvements. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Wayne or Carmen at 403-931-3875 for more information. Sign up and support our community!

Parent & Tot Playdates:
Monthly Parent and Tot playdates at the Priddis Hall will be continuing. The new Co-ordinator, Amanda, is working on dates for February and March. Please contact pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com if you would like to get involved. This is a fantastic way to meet other young families in the community. Check our website and social media for updates.

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
Keep an eye on our website for information regarding our Open House and Registration Night for the 2022/2023 school year.

Our fundraiser is ongoing: Mabel’s Labels – order your very own personalized holiday labels and stamps. Once on the website, click “support a fundraiser” and select Priddis Early Learning Program (Foothills).
Website: campaigns.mabelslabels.com

Please email our program director for more information: pelppreschool@gmail.com

pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration

Membership Renewal 2022:
Purchase your PCA Membership for the 2022 season. Please complete the membership form found on our website under Memberships. Payment can be made by e-transfer to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail.com In the description on your e-transfer, please state your name and which type of membership you are purchasing, e.g., Family. Paper copies of the form are available at the Priddis Store. If paying by cheque, mail your cheque and completed form to the PCA at the address on the bottom of the form.

Business Memberships are also due, and the form is online. E-transfers will also be accepted. Go to www.priddisalberta.com Fill out your business details and email it with your payment to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail.com

How easy is that! Everyone should have a Priddis Community Membership when participating in events at the Hall and using PCA facilities. Thanks in advance.

Red Deer Lake School Playground:
Red Deer Lake School Council is excited to be getting close to our fundraising goal for the Inclusive Playground Expansion. This fully accessible playground would not only benefit the students at Red Deer Lake School, but children in the surrounding communities as well. Please look at our website for tax deductible donation and sponsorship options. The inclusive playground expansion will promote healthy living, an active lifestyle and fun for all children. Being the recipient of your generosity would mean that we would be that much closer to making this dream a reality for the kids in our community.

Website: www.rdlschoolcouncil.ca

Priddis Library:
The Priddis Library, located in the old schoolhouse, is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00, and now every Saturday, 10:00am to noon. We are part of the Marigold Library System. Incoming books are quarantined for 72 hrs. Your donations are appreciated but we will not accept encyclopedias, textbooks, older cookbooks, readers digest condensed books, or any books more than 20 years old. Currently volunteering at the library are Arlene, Carole, Sonya, Barb, and Jeanie. Thanks Ladies, for volunteering your time to keep the library operational for the community.

Booking the Hall:
We are taking bookings for the Hall for 2022. If we are unable to honour your contract due to COVID-19, your deposit will be returned. For your convenience, we are now able to take deposits and make payments online. To view or book the Hall, contact the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@gmail.com Check our website www.priddisalberta.com for availability, pricing, and updates.

Staying Connected:
Did you know that along with The Priddis Community Association’s webpage we have a few Local Facebook pages to keep the community connected? These are great resources for seeing what is going on in the community, asking questions, finding out about local businesses and so much more. Be sure to check out the following Facebook groups: