St Andrews Heights Community Association

05/31/2026

|| = || __ SAVE THE DATES

St Andrews Heights Climate Conversation and Willow Weaving Workshop (Free)

There are two sessions - one on June 4th and one on June 24th:
Part One Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation
Part Two Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation_part_two

Community Social @ the Hall, June 6th, 7-10:30 pm
Spend some time with neighbours at the St Andrews Heights community social.

Crib and Bridge, June 10th, 7-9 pm
At the hall as usual - unless someone thinks it’s worth playing crib on the bridge over Crowchild. Or playing bridge in a crib (if someone has a large enough crib to share).

Ward 7 Idea Session, June 11th
Our councillor had to cancel the session previously announced for June 11th. It will be rescheduled for the fall. Watch for further updates later in the summer.

SAH Fun Run / Walk 5k Fundraiser, June 14th - register by June 1st
Final call for registration. Contact Olivia at [email protected]. See map in the comments below for the 5k route. The 1k route is around the green space at the hall.

Route volunteers still needed.

05/31/2026

|| = || __ SEWER ERROR

This is an update from Ellen, the SAH eNews editor.

I made an error on the info sent out about the sewer restrictions happening on Monday, June 1st. While some houses in SAH are affected, not all houses are.

The affected houses are on the hospital end of 12th Avenue and a few houses along Toronto Cres. All others are not affected. If you are affected, you have likely received the message in your (house) mailbox.

My apologies for the stress. Feel free to not use the toilet during the same period - as a show of solidarity for the folk who will be holding it all in. Or wash your apple computer. That way you won’t get any more of this wrong info.

And please don’t shat on me!!!

05/31/2026

|| = || __ SEWER DISRUPTION

You likely received a notice in your mailbox about a sewer disruption. St Andrews Heights is one of the communities needing this work. For us, it will take place on Monday, June 1st.

The work is required because City Water Services is responsible for the maintenance of the main sewer lines. The lines can degrade over time - which means they now need repairs. Most of us agree, we don’t want issues with our sewer lines. We love summer time boating - but not down the street in our cars floating on sewage.

This work means you cannot allow water to enter the drain pipes between 7:30am to 4pm on Monday June 1st. In other words:

Do not flush the toilet
Do not take showers or baths
Do not wash clothes or dishes or children or pets (I know … ewwww)
Do not operate sump pumps

NOTE: You can put the plug in any sink to fill and use water, but do not drain it during this time.

There will also be minor traffic disruptions, parking restrictions and lane closures, which vary by property. These might include:

Restrictions to front street (avoid parking near no parking signs)
Restricted access to back alleys
No access to driveways - remove cars from garage and driveway by 7am
No access to back alleys - remove cars from garage and alley by 7am

Not all properties have the same restrictions. Check the letter left in your mailbox for the specifics (highlighted in yellow) related to your property.

The City asks you to plan your water usage around the construction times outlined above. Also keep toilet lids closed. There could be gurgling in water lines and toilets.

Don’t forget to make sure everyone in your household knows, including those noisy cats who say a litter box is not enough. And the apples that think they are entitled to run water in the sink whenever they feel like it. Fortunately, Apple computers are fairly good about these things.

If you need more info, contact:

The Contractor: 1-403-542-6512
The City of Calgary: 311

|| = || __ BLACK BLUE GREEN

Oh oh! The City of Calgary has shared that some people are making mistakes with the garbage, recycling and compost bins.

Food scraps belong in the green cart, but packaging does not. Plastic does not compost and can break into small pieces during processing, which can contaminate the finished compost. All food scraps must be separated from packaging before composting, even if the packaging says it is biodegradable or compostable.

Put food scraps in the green bin without any packaging
Empty and clean plastic, glass and metal containers, then put in the blue cart
Plastic wraps, foam and other non-compostable packaging goes in the black cart

Most of us are pretty sure we know where everything goes. However, one of our neighbours noted a difference between the tissue box and the plastic on the tissue box. Double-check what you thought you knew for all bins (black, blue, green) here:

What Goes Where
https://www.calgary.ca/waste/what-goes-where/default.html

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

We're advising Calgarians that alpine snowmelt and forecasted rain are expected to increase river flows and water levels in the Bow and Elbow rivers between now and Tuesday. High streamflow advisories, a boating advisory and pathway underpass closures are expected to begin this weekend. We are asking everyone to exercise caution around rivers and low-lying pathway areas.

Our current outlook:
* No river flooding expected in the next five days.
* Currently, warmer temperatures are driving snow melt and increasing runoff in both rivers. However, both rivers remain within normal spring levels for this time of year.
* A cold wet front is expected this weekend, with forecasts indicating between 40-60 mm of precipitation. This is anticipated to increase flows on both rivers, resulting in some pathway closures.

How we're responding:

* Some pathway closures due to increased flows expected over the next few days.
* We’re continuing to monitor river conditions.
* In preparation for flood season each year, The City completes exercises and testing of infrastructure like river outfalls, lift stations and temporary barrier deployments.

What you can do:

* Stay safe near rivers. When the rivers and creeks rise in Calgary, stay away from the banks, including children and pets, as high flows can cause bank erosion and instability. Before going out on the river (rafting, fishing, kayaking), check calgary.ca/watersafety. If there is a boating advisory, stay off the river for your safety.
* Direct rainwater away from your home. Eavestroughs and extensions should drain at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from your and your neighbour's home and onto a landscaped area so the water can soak into the ground.
* Help us keep an eye on storm drains. During intense rainfalls, storm drains can be temporarily overwhelmed and it may take some time for water to drain. In some areas of the city, we’ve installed a device in the storm drains to manage how fast water flows into the pipes from the storm drain that helps prevent the system from becoming overwhelmed with stormwater, avoiding water backups into basements or flooding into houses, garages and businesses.

If you see water pooling around storm drains and it hasn’t drained within 90 mins, take a photo and submit it via the 311 app or online request. This will help City crews respond on a priority basis. If safety is a concern or water is entering a building, contact 311 immediately.

More information: https://www.calgary.ca/content/www/en/home/water/flooding.html

05/29/2026

🚨 🚨 The Bow and Elbow rivers are above safe levels, and the Calgary Fire Department has issued a boating advisory that is now in effect. Please stay off the river for your safety and for emergency responders.

High, fast-moving water, cold temperatures, and debris are creating dangerous conditions, with poor visibility making hazards harder to spot. Pathway and underpass closures along the Bow and Elbow Rivers are expected to begin this weekend.

Visit calgary.ca/watersafety for more information as well as calgary.ca/flood for the latest information on river conditions.

Visit calgary.ca/pathwayclosures for up-to-date information on pathway closures.

05/29/2026

|| = || __ GET IN THE GAME

Junior tennis lessons at St. Andrews Heights with coach Michaela!

July 11th, 18th and 25th
Ages 5-11 (9-10AM)
Ages 12-17 (10-11AM)
$81.00 total cost

Please email Michaela at [email protected] for more information and sign up. Please include your child’s first name and age. Please note, Michaela will not be offering any alternative or private lessons this session.

*4 year olds can participate if turning 5 by December 31, 2026.

Michaela has been an avid tennis fan and player since she was 6 years old. She started playing at the Calgary Winter Club where she trained in the elite junior program to compete throughout Alberta. She shared her passion for tennis early on, completing her Tennis Instructor Course at age 14. Throughout the next 15 years, she continued to coach tennis whenever she could, while completing her undergraduate and Masters degrees. She has worked with children and adults of all ages, through the Mount Pleasant Tennis Club, Calgary Tennis Club, Wildwood Community Association, and the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society.

Michaela competed for 5 years with the Panda's tennis team through the University of Alberta. Her team achieved five Western championships and two National championships between 2012 and 2017. In the following years Michaela was lucky to participate further on the team, as a student physical therapist while she completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. She has spent the last six years working as a physical therapist in Calgary, and much of her role is in the prevention and treatment of racket sport related injuries. She is looking forward to meeting all of the participants this summer and hitting some tennis balls out in the sun!

05/28/2026

|| = || __ ON SAH STREETS

This is a reminder that the City will be cleaning the streets in St Andrews Heights tomorrow (May 28). Please move your vehicles so the mess gets removed. Timelines are 8 am to 4 pm.

If you don’t move a vehicle, does that mean it will disappear into the sweeper?

Don’t test the theory, just get them moved.

According to the City website, vehicles could be ticketed or towed. They do not accept the argument that the car / truck just doesn’t listen. It probably means it hasn’t had its ears cleaned - which is also the owner’s responsibility.

Check for further details here:

City Street Cleaning
https://www.calgary.ca/roads/maintenance/spring-street-cleaning.html

Even with all the gunk, that street sure looks good this time of year.

|| = || __ SOCCER BLOCK

Organizers have shared the following information:

“Hey neighbours!

We're throwing a block party and you're invited!

To celebrate another great SAH soccer season and the City's Neighbour Day, we are closing down our street for an afternoon of food, games, and good company. Whether you've been cheering from the sidelines all season or you've never touched a soccer ball, come on down and meet the community.

Expect plenty of space for kids to run and bike, grills going, and a chance to actually meet the people who live a few doors down.

The details …

When: Saturday, June 20, 2 – 6 pm with kid-friendly activities throughout the afternoon
Where: 11 Ave NW west-most block (closed to traffic)
Food: Hot dogs, hamburgers, maybe some cool treats :)
Cost: Free for SAH soccer families. Otherwise, donations are entirely at your discretion. Proceeds will first cover our expenses. Any extra funds will be donated back to the neighbourhood.
RSVP: Please fill out this form by June 5 so we know how much food to prepare:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwiBD_GTqxdISnQlfKiaFV6b1HRLLzcwiD_So47ilJol8tDA/viewform

Questions? Concerns? Want to get involved? Contact me at [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

Dana”

Q for the organizers: If the people on this block do not move their vehicles, will the vehicles get fat from all the hotdogs and ice cream? Just asking as we know how thoughtless some vehicles can be …

05/24/2026

|| = || __ PLANNING AHEAD

Knit and Crochet, May 26th, 7 - 9 pm
Bee aware: Open house and last session until Fall.
Join the group for cake and refreshments. Bring your ideas for when sessions start again in September.

Community Street Sweeping Day, May 28th, 8 am - 4 pm
Don’t forget to move your vehicles off the street during this date and time. If you don’t, they won’t clean that part of the street. That’s a very dirty tactic!

|| = || __ SAVE THESE DATES TOO

St Andrews Heights Climate Conversation and Willow Weaving Workshop
Two sessions: June 4 & 24

Part One Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation

Part Two Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation_part_two

Community Social
This event will be at the hall June 6th, 7 - 10:30 pm. It’s also free.
Visit with neighbours. Enjoy some treats.

Ward 7 Idea Session, June 11th, 7 - 9 pm
Our local counsellor wants to hear your priorities. Get to the hall. Share your ideas for what would create improvement.

5k Fun Walk / Run, June 14th
Last call. Prizes involved. Deadline to signup is June 1st. For registration or more details please contact Olivia, [email protected]

05/18/2026

|| = || __ SAVE THE DATES

|| = || > St Andrews Heights Climate Conversation and Willow Weaving Workshop (Free)

It is a climate conversation, but we can’t guarantee the weather. Bring your mittens. Bring your shorts. Let’s talk about it - and do some willow weaving.

There are two sessions - one on June 4th and one on June 24th:

Part One Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation
Part Two Workshop Registration
https://www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/sah_community_climate_conversation_part_two

|| = || > Community Social @ the Hall, June 6th, 7 - 10:30 pm

Spend some time with neighbours. Maybe meet some new ones. Challenge someone to darts. But no poking them! More info in the poster below (check the comments).

|| = || > Ward 7 Idea Session, June 11th, 7 - 9 pm

Our local councillor wants to hear your ideas for what would make things better. Residents from both St Andrews Heights and University Heights are welcome. All will take place at the Hall in St Andrews Heights.

|| = || > SAH Fun Walk / Run 5k Fundraiser, June 14th - registration by June 1st

Come join us on the 5k route around our community and Parkdale or a 1k run for the kids around the hall. It’s $10 per individual or $15 for a family. Your participation will help support the costs of future events in the community.

Please register by e-transfering your payment to [email protected] before June 1, with the first and last names of all participants in the e-transfer notes.

The race will have a mass start at 10 am, but registration opens at 9:30 am. We urge you to come then if you want to ensure you're ready for 10 am. Prizes for first 3 winners and other spirit awards.

Refreshments and connecting will also reconvene at the hall @ 10:40 am.

Have any questions about the race or payment, please email Olivia at: [email protected]