News & Upcoming Events
Community Cleanup Day
The Annual Elboya Britannia Community Cleanup Day is on June 7, 2025.
Save a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in waste and recycling carts or for residents who do not have cart service. There will be electronics and metal recycling, as well as representatives from WINS collecting donations of household items, clothing, furniture etc.
The Calgary Flames Sports Bank will also be in attendance, accepting used sports equipment - see the poster below for details.
This service is free of charge to all Calgarians. See here for more information, or contact info@elboyabritannia.com. If you’d like to volunteer please contact Jim Prokop.
Mobile Adventure Playground
Mobile Adventure Playground
A FREE, drop-in self-directed recreation program for all ages.
For more information, visit: www.calgary.ca/parks/mobile-adventure-playground
What are adventure playgrounds?
Adventure playgrounds contain a variety of materials and loose parts such as boards, tires, tape and cardboard that children are free to use to build, demolish, assemble and change their environments as they desire.
Elboya Restrictive Covenant Meeting
Elboya Restrictive Covenant Meeting
A Restrictive Covenant meeting has been scheduled with the law firm who will be drafting the Elboya restrictive covenant. Many of you are ready to move ahead with adding a new Restrictive covenant to your property. This meeting is for you to come and hear from the lawyer and understand next steps. If you are unsure or still need information, this meeting is also for you as I will again review the intention of the new covenant in protecting our community and what as property owners we need to do.
The meeting will take place: May 26 at 7pm.
Please add this to your calendars and stay tuned for a confirmed location.
Information about Restrictive Covenants in general can be found on the development page of Elboyabritannia.com. There is also other information about the intention of the restrictive covenants and why we, as neighbours, think it is the best way to protect our community.
The parameters of the restrictive covenant will be as follows:
1. Single family homes only.
2. No subdivision of properties.
3. 45% maximum lot coverage.
4. Allowance for non-commercial secondary suites. ( This allows for nanny/caregiver/parent/child suites.)
Process for property owners:
1. Review the information on the development page https://www.elboyabritannia.com/elboya-restrictive-covenant
2. Review the parameters above. If you have any questions, please feel to reach out to elboyaneighbours@gmail.com
3. Please get your own legal advice as to whether this makes sense for you.
4. As many people are supporting this initiative and asking how they can help, please socialize with your neighbours. This works best when the majority of property owners are on board. It is truly about neighbors supporting neighbors.
The May 26th meeting will be followed by a “signing meeting” 2 weeks later, date TBA.
***ACTION ITEM***
Please email elboyaneighbours@gmail.com to confirm your interest in moving forward with putting the new covenant on your property. With adequate confirmations, we will trigger the lawyer to legally prepare the covenant as per the parameters above and present it at the meeting on May 26th.
Calgary Police Service - Public Safety and Crime Prevention Education session
Join CPS Community Resource Officers from District 1, and their partners, for a Public Safety and Crime Prevention Education session.
This session is free and open to everyone.
When: 6:30-8:00PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Where: 922 9 Av SE – Alexandra Dance Hall
If you have any questions, please email D1CRO@calgarypolice.ca.
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel
The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel is back on Sunday May 11th. Gather up your family and friends to celebrate moms.
For nearly five decades, the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel has been one of Calgary’s largest family fundraising events supporting both Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Calgary Health Foundation.
Please consider supporting this great event by participating, volunteering or cheering everyone on! Use the code “HEYNEIGHBOURS2025” for 10% off registration.
The event will be running through our neighbourhood with road closures beginning at 7:15 am and remaining in place until 12:00 pm. Residents of Rideau Park, Parkhill, Roxboro, Elboya, Windsor Park may be impacted. Note that Calgary Police and Course Marshals will be managing intersections and letting drivers through when it is safe to do so.
The following roads will be closed to traffic (see map here):
Macleod Trail (south bound lanes) - Northbound lanes will allow for counterflow traffic
4 St SW (between 56 Ave & 42 Ave)
42 Ave SW (between Macleod Trail & Elbow Dr)
Elbow Drive (northbound lanes) - Southbound lanes will allow for counterflow traffic
58 Ave SW
26 Ave SW (between Mission Rd & Rocky Beach)
Please Consider:
Leaving your car at home Sunday morning or parking in an alternate location.
Give yourself more time if you are driving.
Be courteous to participants and volunteers.
Upcoming Construction: Water Main Extension / Britannia water pressure loss
Crews from the City of Calgary will be working in the Manchester Industrial area to extend a water main on the north side of 53 Ave S.E. beginning in April. As part of this work, crews will be required to complete a two-valve shut off to safely and properly complete this work. One of the valves that will be shut off is located at the Calgary Golf and Country Club.
During this two-valve shut off, some Britannia residents may notice a loss of water pressure. Pressure loss will vary from house to house, but Britannia residents will not need to be placed on temporary water at any point during this work.
On May 9, the construction that will require a two-valve shut-off will begin and it is anticipated to take three weeks to complete this work.
A construction notice will be delivered to residents in the impacted area, and we will proactively communicate construction updates so impacted citizens. We remain committed to this project as part of the ongoing work The City is doing to invest in utility infrastructure upgrades.
New Year's Day skating shindig
2025 Skating Shindig
When: January 1st from 1-3pm
Where: EBCA Community Hall & Stanley Park Rink
What: Bring your whole family to skate, play shinny, drink some hot chocolate and socialize! We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Winter Wonderland Concert
The Creative Aging Calgary Society, with a mandate to provide cultural opportunities for seniors, is presenting a Free Winter Wonderland Concert on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Christ Church, 3602- 8th Street S.W.
Rink volunteer info session
Have you ever imagined a volunteer role that is entirely flexible to your schedule, allows you to listen to your favorite podcast or music while you carry out your work, gets rewarded with a beer afterwards AND provides the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to what helps make Elboya Britannia the best community in Calgary?
If yes (ok, and even if your answer is no ...) do we have a role for you!
You may have noticed that we have started building our amazing outdoor skating rinks, its also time for our annual call for more RINK VOLUNTEERS.
We need two types of volunteers:
Ice prep & maintenance: to commit to a few hours per week to sweep and flood the rink. This is honestly much easier than it sounds – ne person, once they get the hang of it, can do this in 1 to 2 hours. And you absolutely can listen to a podcast while you do it.
Less frequent, but more skill specific volunteers:
Gas and diesel engine mechanics (properly functioning equipment is key to make this easy for the volunteers)
Deck snow shoveling volunteers (could be youth volunteers)
If you are interested please contact John Harrop by email or come to the info sessions at the Elboya Hall on Wednesday Nov 20 at 8pm
Draft Calgary Plan release events
The City of Calgary has announced an interactive launch event for the final draft of the Calgary Plan. We encourage you to join these sessions.
The Calgary Plan will guide how Calgary will grow and change over the next 30 years and set the direction for future land use and mobility decisions and inform servicing and investment decisions. Learn more about how the Calgary Plan has evolved, what comes next and more opportunities to get involved.
In addition, The City will be posting the final draft Calgary Plan on the City Building Program Engage portal page for public review on Monday, November 4, 2024.
The City is offering both an in-person and online option for this event.
In-person:
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)
Location: Engineered Air Theatre (Arts Commons, 234 9 Ave SE Calgary AB T2G 5C4)
To participate, register here.
Online:
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
To participate, register here.
Neighbour Day 2024
Now in its 11th year, Neighbour Day is an opportunity for Calgarians to celebrate our community spirit and kindness.
Neighbour Day started in June 2014 to recognize the incredible outpouring of support and generosity of neighbours following the 2013 floods. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Here are some ideas:
Organize a block party (permits are free) or backyard BBQ with your neighbours
Organize a neighbourhood sports activity or picnic in the park
Organize a small community clean-up using the City of Calgary’s TLC Kits
Lend a helping hand to a neighbour
Complete a My Neighbour card as part of creating a safe and caring community
Or another idea you have!
Take a look here for more information.
Member Appreciation Event & Bocce Tournament
Bring the whole family for a Member Appreciation Event and Bocce Tournament!
Food & drinks
Pink Door Pizza will be slinging pies, we will have beer from our neighbours at Annex as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Members will be given food and drink tickets for each member of their family, with additional items available to be purchased.
Entertainment
In addition to bocce, we will have a bouncy castle and face painting to keep everyone entertained.
Learn about the Bikeway project
We will also have the City of Calgary in attendance to answer any questions you may have about the SW Neighbourhood Bikeway project.
This is an event to celebrate our members - please purchase a 2024 EBCA membership beforehand if you haven’t already. Memberships are available here. Please also be ready to show your membership card (you can do this by logging into your account) - more info here.
Community Cleanup Day
The Annual Elboya Britannia Community Cleanup Day is on May 12, 2024.
Save a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in waste and recycling carts or for residents who do not have cart service. There will be electronics and metal recycling, as well as representatives from the Calgary Drop in Center collecting donations of household items, clothing, furniture etc.
This service is free of charge to all Calgarians. See here for more information, or contact info@elboyabritannia.com. If you’d like to volunteer please contact Jim Prokop.
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel
The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel is back on Sunday May 12th. Gather up your family and friends to celebrate moms.
For nearly five decades, the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel has been one of Calgary’s largest family fundraising events supporting both Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Calgary Health Foundation.
Please consider supporting this great event by participating, volunteering or cheering everyone on!
The event will be running through our neighbourhood with road closures beginning at 7:15 am and remaining in place until 12:00 pm. Residents of Rideau Park, Parkhill, Roxboro, Elboya, Windsor Park may be impacted. Note that Calgary Police and Course Marshals will be managing intersections and letting drivers through when it is safe to do so.
The following roads will be closed to traffic (see map here):
Macleod Trail (south bound lanes) - Northbound lanes will allow for counterflow traffic
4 St SW (between 56 Ave & 42 Ave)
42 Ave SW (between Macleod Trail & Elbow Dr)
Elbow Drive (northbound lanes) - Southbound lanes will allow for counterflow traffic
58 Ave SW
26 Ave SW (between Mission Rd & Rocky Beach)
Please Consider:
Leaving your car at home Sunday morning or parking in an alternate location.
Give yourself more time if you are driving.
Be courteous to participants and volunteers.
Easter Egg Hunt!
Come join us for an Easter Egg Hunt at Elboya Park (near the playground)!
There will be a hunt for younger children at 10:30am followed by one for older kids at 11:00am.
Bring your own baskets!
Town Hall meeting
The City of Calgary is implementing significant changes to Development rules in our neighbourhoods.
Please join us to learn more about these changes and how to get involved.
Development meeting
The City of Calgary is implementing significant changes to Development rules in our neighbourhoods.
Please join us to learn more about these changes and how to get involved.
Calgary River Valleys Project – Engagement information
On behalf of the City of Calgary:
The City of Calgary is planning for the future of our river valleys, including our flood hazard areas, through the Calgary River Valleys Project. The Calgary River Valley Project is launching Stage 2 engagement on January 29, 2024. We will look at floodplain policy and land use decisions, with a focus on location-specific regulations and flood mapping.
Calgary River Valleys Project Stage 2 engagement is open January 29 – March 3, 2024. Calgarians can provide feedback through an online survey, or by attending an in-person drop-in event or a virtual information session. Engagement is open to all Calgarians who wish to participate. Visit Calgary.ca/RiverValleys for more information and to participate.
Engagement will be open to all Calgarians who wish to participate, and we are especially interested in hearing from residents, businesses and community groups in flood risk communities. We have several engagement opportunities for community groups and members of the public to get involved:
Online survey
Our online survey will be open January 29 – March 3, 2024 at www.calgary.ca/rivervalleys.
Virtual information sessions
Join us at one of our virtual information sessions (hosted on MS Teams):
Wednesday, Jan. 31 (6-7 p.m.) – Pre-register here
Tuesday, Feb. 13 (6-7 p.m.) – Pre-register here
Drop-in events
Drop in at one of our in-person events:
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 5 – 8 p.m. at Bridgeland Community Association 917 Centre Ave. N.E.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6 – 9 p.m. at Parkhill/Stanley Park Community Association 4013 Stanley Rd. S.W.
Friday, Mar. 1, 5 – 8 p.m. Montgomery Community Association 5003 16 Ave. N.W.
Chinook Local Area Plan (LAP) - Phase 2 Deadline for input Dec 11
Potential Focus Areas for Growth Map
