With the latest AHS restrictions in the fall, the Priddis Community Hall is closed until further notice. We were as disappointed as you were to cancel and put on hold most of our annual events last year. Outdoor activities seem to be what everyone is needing this winter. We feel it is important to give the community a outside activity for families to be active, get some fresh air, and spend time together. Weather permitting, the Priddis hockey rink should be in by now and can be enjoyed by the Priddis Community. Please respect COVID-19 restrictions mandated by AHS for outdoor activities and group gatherings. Signs are posted around the rink. The Hall parking lot has limited space so please respect social distancing. Check our website for updates and current information: www.priddisalberta.com
PCA Board Positions Open: We still have a few board positions open for 2021. If you can make a commitment of a few hours every month, please email priddissecretary@gmail.com. Get involved in your community.
PCA Memberships Now Due: It is time to renew your annual Priddis Community Association Membership. Membership forms can be found on the PCA website under Memberships. For your convenience payment can now be made online by e-transfer to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail. com. When paying online, please email a completed copy of the membership form to priddissecretary@gmail.com. If paying by cheque, submit the completed form and cheque by mail or drop them off at the Priddis Store.
Business Memberships are also due, and e-transfers will also be accepted. If paying by e-transfer, submit your payment to priddisassociationpayments@gmail. com and email the completed Business Membership form to priddissecretary@gmail.com. If paying by cheque, submit the completed form and cheque by mail or drop them off at the Priddis Store. Go to www.priddisalberta.com. How easy is that!
Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP: A few spaces are still available starting January 4, 2021 for either the 3 or 4 year old program. Classes are Mon/ Wed/Fri, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. The cost is $200/month. No parent volunteering is required this year. More info about the program can be found on our website – see below. We are meeting/ exceeding all AHS and government COVID protocols. Prospective families can familiarize themselves with what is required of us here: open.alberta.ca/publications/covid-19-information-guidance-for-preschools
Our fundraiser is ongoing: Mabel’s Labels – order labels to personalize your child’s clothing, shoes, etc. Once on the website, click “support a fundraiser” and select Priddis Early Learning Program (Foothills). campaigns.mabelslabels.com
Check out our website or email for more information, pelppreschool@ gmail.com or pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration
Priddis Panthers Hockey: Under the guidance of Hockey Alberta, we have taken measures to protect the players and coaches by limiting the number of participants and the number of other teams that we interact with. Most games and practices take place in the great outdoors which further reduces the risk of contracting COVID-19. This is a low cost, non-competitive league that does not require a large time commitment or travel. Please email priddishockey@gmail.com for further information. Check the website for games, practise times and general skate times.
Priddis Rink Rebuild – Phase I: Update: Construction of the garage to house the Zamboni will start in the spring 2021. The Zamboni is ready for use and stored in the Sea Can for the season. When the ice is in, we can start hosting practices and games. We will continue to follow the COVID protocols of our league that are in alignment with Hockey Canada, Hockey Alberta, and Hockey Calgary. We are confident that these rules will keep our kids safe and able to continue to reap the benefits of organized sports. Signage is at the rink reminding people of the latest recommendations from AHS regarding social gatherings. Please respect these guidelines when using the Priddis rink.
Priddis Library: The library reopened in September. Operating hours at the library in the old-school house are on Tuesday and Friday from 3:00 to 5:00. There is a great selection of children’s books. Drop by to borrow a book or donate your used books. Thanks to Arlene, Geraldine, and Carol for volunteering their time to keep the library operational for the community.
Priddis Panther’s Hockey Association Recycling Bins: Note: It is recommended that boxes with donations be sealed and smaller bags be used so they fit easily into the roller chutes.
The bottle recycling bins are located at the west end of the Priddis Community Hall parking lot by the rink. The bottle recycling program is a fundraiser for the Priddis Panthers Hockey Association. Thank you to everyone supporting this program with your beverage container recyclable donations for youth in our community. Please, only deposit containers indicated on the bottoms of the bins.
Booking the Hall: We are taking bookings for the Hall for 2021. 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 by e-transfer to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail. com
To view or book the Hall, contact Mike, the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@gmail.com. Check the 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, findingoutaboutlocalbusinessesand so much more. Be sure to check out the following Facebook groups:
- Priddis Community Association
- Priddis Moms Connect
- Priddis Buy and Sell
- www.priddisalberta.com
- www.facebook.com/Priddismoms
Looking to volunteer in our community and meet new people? Many helping hands are always needed for PCA functions. Anyone interested in volunteering is requested to make their interest known to any Board Member listed on the website www.priddisalberta.com
