Priddis News

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather in February. What an incredible month it was. Feels like spring is right around the corner. Here’s what’s happening in our community.

Priddis Panthers:
The Panthers have numerous games this month. Head to the website for their schedule and come out to cheer them on! For the public skating schedule as well as ladies and men’s shinny, head over to the home page of our website: 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 2022:
The Priddis Community Association is having our AGLC casino this year. Dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17th, and 18th at the ACE Casino Blackfoot, 42 Avenue SE, Calgary. Come and join in the fun as several positions on each shift need to be filled. If you have never worked a casino before, no problem. Training is provided. Meet your neighbours and make new friends. All proceeds from the casino go towards hall maintenance and improvements. If you would like to volunteer, please contact priddisgrants@gmail.com for more information.

Parent & Tot Playgroup:
Playgroup is back at the community hall. Join us every Friday 9:30 – 11am for a chance to socialize with other parents while your children engage in free play. Free for PCA members. $5 drop in for non-members. Please contact pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com for more information and be sure to follow our social accounts for community event updates. @priddiscommunityassociation on Instagram and Facebook page. Mandatory masking in effect for parents.

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:
Keep an eye out for information regarding the 2022/2023 registration.

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 announce we have met out fundraising goal for the Inclusive Playground Expansion and construction is set to begin in May. This fully accessible playground will not only benefit the students at Red Deer Lake School, but children in the surrounding communities as well. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support in making this happen.

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: