As of writing this, the Priddis Community Hall is open with restrictions. The porta-potties can be used. The playground at the Hall is open with restrictions. Space is limited in the Priddis Community Hall parking lot so please respect social distancing. Please check our website for updates and current information – www.priddisalberta.com
The Annual Priddis Stampede Breakfast normally held in July has been cancelled.
Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP: We are eagerly anticipating reopening in September 2020. As we are a licensed program, plans and policies will be based on the guidelines set forth by the Alberta Government. More details will be emailed to registered families in August. We still have space in our 3 year old class! This class runs 9-11am Tuesday/Thursday. Please email pelppreschool@gmail.com if you would like to have your child join our program. Please check out the website or email for more information, pelppreschool@gmail. com or pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration
Priddis/Millarville Fair 2020: In our 113th year, the fair committee is pleased to announce that the ever-resilient fair will not be beaten by a virus – rain or shine but will now be online. We will offer a virtual fair this summer. The format is completely different than a physical fair, but the goal remains the same – a celebration of community connections and family fun for all ages, but in a format that allows everyone to stay safe. Things are still in the planning stage. But, like other years, the ongoing success of the fair depends on volunteers like you. If you would like to participate, please contact Suzanne Sills at suzlousills@gmail.com, or visit www.millarvilleracetrack.com/upcoming_events/fair.
Priddis Rink Reconstruction: An update regarding the Priddis Rink Phase 1:
The Priddis Panther Hockey Association actively completed most of the phase 1 re-fabrication of the facilities which included:
- Refurbished structural with blasted and rust prevention coatings for ice boarding
- Completed professional ice boards
- Rink gates
- Fencing
- Built players benches
- Penalty boxes and score keepers’ boxes
- Shingled roofs
- Ice surface was tar sealed
- New rubber flooring installed
- 2x new hockey goals & 2 new netting = 4 nets
- A newer Zamboni was acquired from the generous donation of a Priddis Family
This summer, the completion of installing scoreboards and exterior capping of player benches will be completed. The new rink foundation will last for another 20 years with minimal maintenance.
Additionally, steps have been taken to secure approval to put together an action plan for heated change rooms and a Zamboni parking shed/building. We hope to obtain MD approval and act in the summer weeks prior to the anticipated start of Panther Outdoor Hockey 2020/2021.
Work continues to be ongoing with countless volunteers from the Panthers Association and greater Priddis community. If you have questions about OR are interested in participating in social distance Volunteer hours with us this summer OR through donations to the project, please contact David Thompson, 403.921.3640, thomps1284@gmail.Com
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.
Our new bottle recycling bins are located at the west end of the Priddis Community Hall parking lot by the rink. Thanks to a grant from the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corp’s (ABCRC) Community Champions Program, we now have 4 new secure beverage container donation bins. The bottle recycling program is a significant 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 into this fall and next year. If we are unable to honour your contract due to the COVID-19, your deposit will be returned.
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, finding out about local businesses and 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
