Didsbury Community Living Guide - Summer 2022

Community TOWN OF DIDSBURY

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2022 SUMMER EDITION

Highlighting programs, events and general information for the community for June, July and August 2022

A Message from the Mayor!

Administration Office 1606 14th Street, Box 790 Didsbury, Alberta, T0M 0W0

HOURS OF OPERATION: Main Town Office Legislative/Dev. Services Didsbury Neighborhood Place

8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri

Public Works/Infrastructure Didsbury Memorial Complex

7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Mon - Fri Hours Vary - See Schedules

The above listed departments CLOSE from 12:00 to 1:00 on FRIDAYS.

online at www.didsbury.ca

CONTACT INFORMATION: Didsbury Information Line: Main Town Office: Main Fax Line: Public Works/Infrastructure Didsbury Neighborhood Place Didsbury Memorial Complex

403-335-2030 403-335-3391 403-335-9794 403-335-8343 403-335-8719 403-335-7369

(Arena/Aquatics/Curling)

EMAIL INQUIRIES: Inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca

Summer officially arrives Tuesday, June 21 this year!

Summer brings so much opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts, and, having said that, indoor activities will be easy to find too.

Our community just celebrated the return of Fuel-A-Palooza in Didsbury’s downtown core, and more celebrations will take place when DHS Graduation, Canada Day Fireworks, Days of Yore, the Elks Annual Parade, and the Ag Society Rodeo and Tractor Pull events, to name a few, return to the delight of residents and visitors. I won’t give everything away, but you will read in this Guide that the museum and the library are offering great opportunities for summer fun, and what better time than summer to participate in a music camp (lots of options in the Guide)!? Looking for place to have a family picnic?... Didsbury’s Rosebud Valley Campground is a perfect place for day use – and for camping!

So, without further delay, please start turning the pages of the Community Living Guide, the go-to resource for your summer activities, programs, and information...

And Enjoy Your Summer!

#whyDidsbury

WHAT’S INSIDE?

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION

Town Office Hours Services Provided Waste & Recycling Public Works Protective Services

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Summer Fun Program Seniors Week 2022 Didsbury Aquatic Centre Didsbury Library

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Top Note Music School Didsbury Museum Mountain View Arts Society Didsbury Elks Didsbury Curling Rink Volunteer Opportunities Queens Jubilee Event AND MORE! 12-17

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Access to Food in MVC Community Contacts Circle of Supports

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Get Social with us Like us! @TownofDidsbury

Follow us! @TownofDidsburyAB Tweet us! @TownofDidsbury Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! @TownofDidsbury Or visit us online at Didsbury.ca for all things Didsbury, and more!

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Municipal Information ARE YOU NEW TO DIDSBURY?

WELCOME! We’re so happy you’re here. Stop in to the Town Office, or give us a call to set up your new utility account and taxation account, learn about building and/or development permits, register your pets, and MORE! To view a complete listing of contact number, and places to visit once you’re here, visit Didsbury.ca/p/Living-Here

GET INVOLVED IN DIDSBURY!

Among the occasional employment opportunities in the Town of Didsbury, our community also boasts a variety of volunteer opportunities such as serving on a community board, volunteering at local facilities, like our seniors lodges, and more! Visit Didsbury.ca to view what opportunities (career and volunteer) are available in the Town of Didsbury.

GRAFFITI REMOVAL KITS Available By Request!

The Town of Didsbury now has free Graffiti Removal Kits to assist business owners in removing graffiti. Kits are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis and only by request.

How do I get a FREE Graffiti Removal Kit?

Call the Town of Didsbury Town Office at 403-335-3391 or submit online through Didsbury.ca/p/E-Service-Requests an action request in relation to the graffiti on your property. A Community Peace Officer will be in contact with you and assign you an action request number. Complete the application online at Didsbury.ca/p/Municipal-Enforcement. Once completed, you can mail it to Box 790, Didsbury, Alberta, T0M 0W0 or email it to inquiries@didsbury.ca. Or, you can drop it off at the Town Office located at 1606 14th Street, Didsbury.

Please include the following information with your request form: • A photo of the graffiti.

• Your action request number.

Once we have received your application, you will be contacted to come pick up your kit!

Care of Properties & Community Standards Bylaw (#2012-04)

Did you know the Town of Didsbury Community Standards Bylaw governs how properties are to be maintained? Property owners are responsible for caring for and maintaining the area adjacent to their property (which includes any boulevard which abuts their property and alley).

For more information regarding the Community Standards Bylaw, visit www.didsbury.ca/p/bylaws-policies.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The Town Office is the main Administration building for the Town of Didsbury. Here, our qualified and friendly staff can assist you with the following needs!

Our Town Office is located at 1606 14th Street, in Didsbury.

ACTION REQUESTS: File an action request when you have a question, concern, or comment that you want addressed!

PET LICENSING: Adding a furry friend to your household? Pick up your cat and/or dog licenses at the Town Office.

UTILITY ACCOUNTS: Set up a new account, or make changes to your existing account by calling our Utility Officer at 403-335-3391.

TAXATION: Get information and assistance with your property taxes at the Town Office. Our staff are available to assist with questions and calculations of your taxes and monthly payment program!

BUSINESS LICENSES: Apply for a NEW business license, or renew your existing license. Free advertising is provided to business license holders on the Town of Didsbury website!

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS: Building a deck? A shed? Renovating your business? We have qualified and knowledgeable staff that can help you with the process to obtain permits and answer your questions.

DIDSBURY CEMETERY: Reserve burial plots, obtain monument permits, or look into our historical records at the Town Office.

BILL PAYMENTS: Pay your Town of Didsbury bills in person, over the phone by credit card or ONLINE with E-Gov. GENERAL INFORMATION: Looking for a great place to eat, stay or play? Need help with directions? Ask our friendly staff at the front counter of the Town Office. They're happy to help!

LOCAL NEWS AND NOTICES.

The Town of Didsbury Administration and Council work hard to provide our residents with current, accurate and important information.

• Follow us on social media for local news and updates.

• Visit our website for access to forms, documents and Council information.

• See our weekly ad in the Mountain View Albertan.

• Download our Town of Didsbury App, available on all iOS and Android devices.

• CALL US! We’d be happy to fill you in on what’s happening here in Didsbury!

Be a good neighbor! Taking care of your property and keeping it tidy makes your WHOLE neighborhood look great! If you see an unsightly property, let us know so we can help by bringing it to the property owner's attention.

CONTACT MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT

For general inquiries or information requests, contact us by phone or email.

Telephone: 403-335-7726 Email: peaceofficer@didsbury.ca

DID YOU KNOW? Town of Didsbury Council Meetings are now being livestreamed! Subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we start new livestreams and upload new videos!

Visit YouTube.com and search TOWN OF DIDSBURY

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

@TownofDidsburyAB @TownofDidsbury @TownofDidsbury

@TownofDidsbury

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Municipal Information

WASTE COLLECTION...Dates to remember!

Visit our website to learn more about what CAN and CAN'T go into your Blue, Black and Green bins!

DIDSBURY.CA/P/WASTE-COLLECTION-INFO

RECYCLING FACILITIES IN DIDSBURY Didsbury Bottle Depot

Located at 2205 19th Street in Didsbury.

Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call 403-335-4672 for more information!

Didsbury Landfill (Mountain View Regional Waste Comm.)

NOW OPEN IN DIDSBURY!

900 Shantz Drive Didsbury, Alberta 403-335-9595 info@buy-low.com

Visit Buy-Low Foods, your local foods store and more!

STORE HOURS

FULL BAKERY, DELI MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENT....

AND MORE!!!

8:00 am to 8:00 pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! Monday - Sunday

FREE Grocery Deliveries five days a week, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Email your order for curbside pickup or delivery to orders@ buy-low.com or call us in store!

DID YOU KNOW? Fruit baskets and Meat Trays can be made with only 24 hours notice!

Call 403-335-9595 to order yours today!

Visit www.buy-low.com

for our weekly flyers and information!

Located 2 kilometers Northwest of Didsbury Take Range Road 20 North, exit on Range Road 20A and turn left on Township Road 314!

Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Call 403-335-2005 for more information!

Please contact the landfill directly for a list of free product disposals inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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@TownofDidsbury

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Municipal Information

PUBLIC WORKS AND STREET CLEANING

For more information, visit Didsbury.ca/p/Public-Works or call 403-335-2030 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

With over 75 km of open roads to maintain, the Town of Didsbury’s road maintenance crew always has a job to do. In addition to street cleaning and snow removal, our crews are also kept busy with patching and painting roads, sidewalk and curb repairs, maintaining street signs, grading laneways.

STREET SWEEPING Street sweeping commences mid-April, typically taking about 3-4 weeks to complete. Delays occasionally occur due to cold or wet weather, parked vehicles or excessive amounts of winter sand and debris.

POTHOLE PATCHING Repairs are completed as quickly as possible. However, potholes may develop after a rainstorm or as the frost comes out of the ground. To report a pothole within the Town, please contact our Information Line at 403-335-2030.

LINE & CROSSWALK PAINTING Line painting is usually finished by late-summer. Signs are posted indicating traffic diversions as the paint dries.

STREET REPAIRS From April to September, the road maintenance crew completes repairs to Town sidewalks, curbs, streets and boulevards that were excavated by our Utilities Crew in late-fall and winter when the soil conditions made permanent repairs impossible. Affected residents will be notified in advance prior to these repairs and street resurfacing projects.

STREETLIGHTS Streetlights are the responsibility of FORTIS. Please report any streetlight issues directly to FORTIS at 403-310-9473 or via email using their General Inquiry Form on Fortis Alberta's website under the Contact Us section.

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The Town of Didsbury has many advertising opportunities available. For more information, contact our Community Relations and Marketing Coordinator at commrelations@didsbury.ca or call 403-335-7165.

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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Municipal Information

Didsbury Fire Department Located at 2700 - 19 Street, Didsbury.

DFD is a volunteer department whose members are "on-call" 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The DFD is continually looking for new applications and individuals who are interested in serving the Town of Didsbury and surrounding Mountain View County.

Visit didsbury.ca/p/didsbury-fire-department to learn more about how you can get involved!

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

@TownofDidsburyAB @TownofDidsbury @TownofDidsbury

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What is Summer Fun? Summer Fun is a licensed week-long day camp program run by the Town of Didsbury. Each of the weeks is packed with activities, crafts, games, swimming, yoga, volunteering, and exciting out-of-town field trips!

Join us for a week or a day, or ALL Summer!

WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS! WEEK 1: Granary Road! on July 7, 2022

WEEK 2: Heritage Park! on July 14, 2022

WEEK 3: Discovery Canyon! on July 21, 2022

WEEK 4: Calgary Zoo! on July 28, 2022

WEEK 5: Cobbs Adventure Park! on August 4, 2022

WEEK 6: Telus Spark! on August 11, 2022

WEEK 7: Kraay Corn Maze! on August 18, 2022

WEEK 8: Discovery Canyon! on August 25, 2022

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

NOW NOW OPEN! OPEN

WHOChildren CAN 5-12 COME PLAY? years old. (must have completed ECS in June)

WHEN DOES IT RUN?

Camps run from July 4 - August 26, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Didsbury Curling Rink.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

EARLY BIRD FULL WEEK RATES (Register prior to June 15) $180.00 per week $170.00 per week (additional sibling) REGULAR FULL WEEK RATES (Register after June 15) $190.00 per week $180.00 per week (additional sibling) EARLY BIRD FOUR DAY RATES (Register prior to June 15) $145.00 per week $135.00 per week (additional sibling) REGULAR FOUR DAY RATES (Register after June 15) $155.00 per week $145.00 per week (additional sibling) DROP-IN DAILY RATE $50.00 per day / per child FIELD TRIP DROP-IN RATE $65.00 per day / per child

In addition to the weeks themed activities, each day, we’ll swim, play outside, and have so much SUMMER FUN! Visit Didsbury.ca/p/Summer-Fun-Program for more information and registration! Completed registration packages can be sent in person to Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 1606 14th Street, or emailed to dosca@didsbury.ca.

For more information on the Summer Fun Program and for registration:

inquiries@didsbury.ca WWW.DIDSBURY.CA/P/SUMMER-FUN-PROGRAM

www.didsbury.ca or call Didsbury Neighborhood Place at 403-335-8719 or email DOSCA@didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

@TownofDidsburyAB @TownofDidsbury @TownofDidsbury

@TownofDidsbury

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Programs & Activities

Didsbury is participating in Communities in Bloom for the "Year of the Garden"!

2022 is going to be a bright and vibrate year for our community, and we want you to join in on the fun!

The Communities In Bloom Committee has been formed and is currently planning their first projects and brainstorming ideas for further beautification of the Town!

JOIN THE COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM DIDSBURY Facebook Page to learn more about this community initiative and how you can get involved.

LIKE AND FOLLOW US AT @CIBDIDSBURY

YOU CAN BEE DIDSBEE!

Are you interested in making our Town Mascot, Didsbee come alive at our community events?!

CONTACT:

Community Relations at commrelations@didsbury.ca

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

@TownofDidsburyAB @TownofDidsbury @TownofDidsbury

@TownofDidsbury

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Didsbury Aquatic 2022 Spring Swim Schedule Centre AT THE DIDSBURY AQUATIC CENTRE

April 25, 20

*Schedule is subject to cur

2022 SPRING SWIMMING SCHEDULE SUNDAY

SATURDAY

Saturday Lessons 10:30 - 12:30

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Early Bird 7:00 - 9:00

Early Bird 7:00 - 9:00

Early Bird 7:00 - 9:00

Early Bird 7:00 - 9:00

Early Bird 7:00 - 9:00

School Lessons 9:00 - 11:00

School Lessons 9:00 - 11:00

School Lessons 9:00 - 11:00

School Lessons 9:00 - 11:00

School Rental 9:00 - 11:00

AquaFit 11:00 - 12:00

Senior Swim 11:00 - 12:00

AquaFit 11:00 - 12:00

Senior Swim 11:00 - 12:00

AquaFit 11:00 - 12:00

CLOSED 12:30 - 1:00

Lap Swim/Private Lessons 12:00 - 1:00

Lap/Parent & Tot 12:00 - 1:00

Lap/Parent & Tot 12:00 - 1:00

Lap/Parent & Tot 12:00 - 1:00

Lap/Parent & Tot 12:00 - 1:00

Lap/Parent & Tot 12:00 - 1:00

Private Rental 1:00 - 2:00

Private Rental 1:00 - 2:00

School Rentals 1:00 - 3:00

PreSchool Lessons 1:00 - 2:30

School Rentals 1:00 - 3:00

PreSchool Lessons 1:00 - 2:30

School Rentals 1:00 - 3:00

PUBLIC SWIM 2:00 - 4:30

Private Rental 4:30 - 5:30

CLOSED

$10 FAMILY SWIM 2:00 - 4:00

PUBLIC SWIM 4:00 - 7:00

CLOSED

PUBLIC SWIM 3:00 - 5:00 & Private Lessons 3:30 - 5:00

Tues/Thurs Swimming Lessons 4:00 - 5:00

PUBLIC SWIM 3:00 - 5:00 & Private Lessons 3:30 - 5:00

Tues/Thurs Swimming Lessons 4:00 - 5:00

Swim Club 5:00 - 7:00

Swim Club 5:00 - 6:30

Swim Club 5:00 - 7:00

Swim Club 5:00 - 6:30

PUBLIC SWIM 7:00 - 8:00

PUBLIC SWIM 6:30 - 8:00

PUBLIC SWIM 7:00 - 8:00

PUBLIC SWIM 6:30 - 8:00

Adult Swim (18+) 8:00 - 9:00

Aqua Groove (18+) 8:00 - 9:00

Adult Swim (18+) 8:00 - 9:00

Aqua Groove (18+) 8:00 - 9:00

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Private Rental 5:30 - 6:30

PUBLIC SWIM 6:30 - 9:00

For more information on the Didsbury Aquatic Centre’s programs and swim times, contact us at 403-335-7369 or email didsburypool@didsbury.ca

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DIDSBURY FAMILY PHARMACY

1912-20 Street Didsbury, Phone 403-335-0022

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Monday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

9:00am-6:30pm 9:00am-6:00pm Noon-4:00pm

We're currently planning our Summer 2022 schedule at the Didsbury Aquatic Centre.

Stay tuned to our website below for the upcoming summer swimming schedules!

DIDSBURY.CA/P/DIDSBURY-AQUATIC-CENTRE inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY Ages 5-8

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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Join us for Summer storytime at the Didsbury Library! Perfect for ages 0-5.

Drop in at the Didsbury Library to hang out, build with LEGO, or colour with friends!

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Go ahead, boss us around! Hang out and have a say in what happens at your Library!

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Check out each month's Youth Book Club title and meet up at MVFRN (1606 14 St) for snacks and discussion!

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This book club will provide you with a new reading list and an opportunity to discuss and connect with fellow readers. Check our website for upcoming titles!

You can play games, make something new, or meet new friends and just hang out-there's something for every age and ability!

Bring the whole family to the Library to play, connect, and compete! inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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General Information DIDSBURY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY For more information on the events listed below, visit didsagso@telus.net, or call 403-335-4494

ANTIQUE TRACTOR OLYMPICS:

May 29, 2022

GYMKHANA: (12:00 - 4:00 pm)

May 22, 2022 June 19, 2022 July 17, 2022 August 28, 2022 September 18, 2022

2 CYLINDER CLUB:

June 11 & 12, 2022

FARMERS MARKET:

Every Wednesday 5-7 pm (July 6 to September 28)

HORSE SHOW:

July 9, 2022

DIDSBURY FCA RODEO:

August 19 & 20, 2022

TRACTOR PULL:

August 21, 2022

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET:

October 29, 2022

Located at 13 Co Op Road in Didsbury, is a volunteer run, non-profit organization

The Wild Rose Humane Society's dedicated and compassionate volunteers are committed to sheltering animals in need and encouraging responsible pet ownership through the promotion of ethical and humane treatment of animals in the communities between Innisfail and Airdrie At Wild Rose Humane Society, we work towards providing valuable services to the community and to the animals. We also work with adoption programs to re-home animals in need.

Office hours are Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are closed on Statutory holidays. Our phone number is (403) 335-8297 Website: www.wildrosehumane.ca/ Facebook Page: @WildRoseHumane Instagram: @wildrosehumanesociety

inquiries@didsbury.ca

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General Information

Top Note Music School 2022 SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS

Top Note Music School is dedicated to helping people pursue their study of music. Students include children, young adults and adults interested in enrichment through lifelong musical learning. We offer year-round music lessons in our studios in Didsbury and Carstairs, for drums, violin, piano, woodwinds, guitar, and brass. We offer in-person and online lessons, whichever you are most comfortable with. For more information on lessons, programs and more, call 403-335-8563, text 403-390-2002 or email topnotemusic2019@gmail.com.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS with Mike Gardner Did you know Mike is a professional jazz musician!?

Rhythm Section Training Jazz Camp Woodwind Camp Brass Camp (1 yr experience)

Violin Camp Disney Camp Drum Set Camp x 2 Piano Camp x 2

Guitar Camp Ukulele Camp Brass Camp Bass Guitar Camp

NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE COMMEMORATIVE MARCHING BAND Alternating Sundays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Carstairs Top Note Music School.

2A COMMUNITY BAND Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Carstairs Gazebo or Arena.

$10 per evening

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

OPEN UNTIL JULY 1 Get your kids out of the house and onto the ice for the 2022/2023 season with Didsbury Minor Hockey!

Register your child for hockey BEFORE July 1, 2022 to receive $100 OFF your registration fees!

Visit DIDSBURYMINORHOCKEY.COM for information on the association, teams, pricing, registrations and more! inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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General Information DIDSBURY MUSEUM UPCOMING EVENTS DIDSBURY BETHANY CARE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! FRIENDLY VISITING – Community Connection for residents that are socially isolated. Come in for a visit and have a coffee or tea with our residents (excellent opportunity for youth and adult).

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY VISITORS - Support Residents Spiritually, assist residents to our church services and/or visit those that are unable to attend the services.

HYDRATION/SNACK CART – Volunteers help keep our seniors hydrated! Deliver water and snacks to our residents in the dining and resident rooms (excellent opportunity for youth and adult).

MEALTIME COMPANION – Enhance mealtime experience for the residents by providing social enjoyment while assisting with the mealtime process (portering to dining room, serving coffee/ tea & tidying). Engage residents in appropriate social interaction during mealtime.

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT – volunteers to assist recreation therapy with programs such as bingo, baking, cards, art, entertainment and other therapeutic activities.

WATERING PLANTS – Volunteers assist the Recreation Therapy Department watering flowerpots and gardens on our Balconies and Court Yards (excellent opportunity for youth and adult during the spring and summer).

If you would like more information, please contact: Dawna Faryna, Volunteer Coordinator, Bethany Care Centre Didsbury dawna.faryna@bethanyseniors.com 403-335-4774 Ext. 526

The Museum is wheelchair accessible 2110 21 Avenue, Didsbury 403.335.9295 ddhs@telusplanet.net didsburymuseum.ca

Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sundays (July / August) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

*Most* Stat Holidays - inquire within.

JUBILEE WEEKEND The museum is kicking off June with a weekend full of free family fun to honour Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, to help mark the 70th anniversary of the reign of Her Majesty The Queen. Events take place June 4 – 5 and include: participation in Communities in Bloom; the Community Wide Garage Sale; carnival games, flower planting, picnics and more in Moose Fence Park with our Partners, Didsbury Municipal Library; photo ops in front of the museum with tintamareskis of the Queen and her Corgis, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine. Everyone loves watching the Garden Train run on the museum grounds, so be sure to pop over and see what’s new with the Mountain View Railroad Club. The weekend rounds out with a free hourly luncheon at the museum catered by Prairie Whistle Food Co. Please call the museum to book a seating (12pm, 1pm or 2pm). There is no charge for any Jubilee activities, but donations are always welcome.

PIE SOCIAL The museum is planning the return of the beloved Pie Social!

Tentative date is Saturday, October 1st. Watch the museum website or social media for updates as plans go forward, or get put on our mailing list.

DIDSBURY HERITAGE BOOK There are still copies of the latest history book of Didsbury and area available at the museum. You can also pick up a copy of the audio version of the book! Additionally, Paint the Barn Red, a book by local artists of barns near and dear to Mountain View County is also available for purchase.

VISIT THE MUSEUM! The Didsbury Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Regular Hours of Operation are 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday. The museum is planning on extending summer hours to include Sunday afternoons, 1pm – 4pm for July and August and is open most statutory holidays. For special arrangements and/or tours, please call Dawn, the museum manager, at 403.335.9295 or 403.978.0366.

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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General Information

The Didsbury Curling Club, located at 1702 21 Ave, Didsbury, is a non-profit, volunteer run sporting organization.

We encourage all levels of curling and welcome new members along with our returning members each season! We offer league curling for Mens, Mixed, Sturling and Juniors! Curlers and guests are welcomed to enjoy food and beverage service provided by Prairie Whistle Food Co. located in the viewing lounge on the second floor of the curling rink!

Email us at: DidsburyCurlingClub@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: @thedidsburycurlingclub

DIDSBURY ELKS UPCOMING EVENTS AND CAMPGROUND INFORMATION CIPPERLY'S POND

The campground is owned and operated by the Didsbury Elks. We have 50 sites as well as group camping and tenting areas. There are caretakers onsite, fishing, day use areas, fire pits, horseshoe pits, washrooms with showers and more! We are currently accepting reservations for the 2022 season. Phone 403-586-3748 for more information. The campground opens May 10 or earlier, weather permitting.

FREE FUN FRIDAYS (During Winter): Have you ever wanted to try curling? Come out for our Free Fun Fridays. This is for those who are wanting to try it out, or just want to arrange a game without the committment of joining a league.

BONSPIELS (During Winter): The Didsbury Curling Club hosts at least one bonspiel, sometimes more, per season! For more information, stay tuned to our facebook page!

35th Annual Parade and Pancake Breakfast

Join us for breakfast in front of the Didsbury Elks Hall on Saturday, August 20, 2022 between 8:00 and 10:00 am!

Donations are appreciated!

PARADE TO FOLLOW AT 11:00 AM. The Parade Theme for 2022 is

"It's a Welcome Back Celebration!"

Parade Muster at 10:00 am Entry Judging at 10:30 am

For more information, contact Shelley at 403-335-9213 or Margo at 403-556-5201.

inquiries@didsbury.ca

www.didsbury.ca 403-335-2030

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General Information

Incorporated as a non-profit society in 2012, the Mountain View Arts Society promotes and encourages a variety of artistic opportunities for the enrichment and enjoyment of the general public.

An exciting group of volunteers make up the Arts Society. We take pride in inspiring artists of all mediums and genres by supporting their growth.

The intrinsic value of arts and culture in our society lights our inner lives and enriches our emotional world. I invite you to join this vibrant community by becoming a member or volunteer.

Stay tuned to the Town of Didsbury's Facebook page for an exciting social media contest! Enter to win an awesome Canada Day BBQ kit worth over $250! This contest is sponsored and made possible by Didsbury's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Must be a resident of Didsbury and over the age of 18 to win. The contest will go live on our Facebook on Monday, June 27 and the winner will be drawn on Thursday, June 30, 2022!

JULY 23, 2022 – ARTS BLAST! This exciting day of celebrating art in our community was instituted 2 years ago.

Current plans are for an outdoor Art Show to be held in Didsbury. More information will be found on our Facebook page as we develop this year’s program.

JULY 30 & 31, 2022 - DAYS OF YORE A signature event for the Arts Society, is held each year on Heritage Weekend. This year we are excited to be able to return to a live, in-person event taking place in Rosebud Park on July 30 & 31st. Check out our full-page ad in this Community Living Guide for details on this exciting community experience!

SEPT. 10 & 11, 2022 - MOUNTAIN VIEW ARTS FESTIVAL As we look forward to the Fall, plans are underway for the 11th Edition of The Mountain View Arts Festival. It will be held at the Didsbury Memorial Complex and the Didsbury Museum. Stay tuned as we develop ideas into realities.

Contact the Society if you are interested in getting involved by volunteering at any of our Events.

For more information, contact Merrilee Anthony at merrilee@mountainviewartssociety.ca Or call 403-512-9888

Watch the amazing Canada Day Fireworks show on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Didsbury's Memorial Park!

The Fireworks will take place in the far north ball diamond, while spectators can set up to watch in the south ball diamonds and parking lot! Join us in thanking the Didsbury Fire Department for putting on an amazing show every year!

For more information on Didsbury's Canada Day Fireworks, visit Didsbury.ca/p/Programs-Events

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Community Resources

ACCESS TO FOOD IN MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY

FOOD BANK (Maintou wVie Coty)un Mountain View Food Bank

Free food hamper: must qualify, come in to apply for a food hamper • Free table: available every Tuesday • Supports clients in: Olds, Didsbury, Carstairs, Cremona, Sundre, Water Valley and the surrounding areas • One hamper per month, up to 6 times per year

Address: 5025 50 Street – Olds Phone: 403-556-1693 (can call 24 hours/day) Hours: Tuesdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm (hamper pickup time and free table hours) Email: office@mountainviewfoodbank.com Website: http://mountainviewfoodbank.com

HOME MEAL DELIVERY (Maintou wVie Coty)un Heart to Home Meals

• Delivery of meals: frozen meals to be reheated.

Order meals online.

• Cost: $4.45-$9.95 per meal • Supports clients in: Didsbury, Carstairs, Cremona, Water Valley, Olds

Phone: 1-844-431-2800 Email: calgary@hearttohomemeals.ca Website: www.hearttohomemeals.ca Delivery: alternating Wednesdays

HOME MEAL DELIVERY (Maintou wVie Coty)un Essentials for our Community

• Free grocery store gift cards: for families and individuals in need of groceries who cannot afford them • Can access up to 6 times per year • Free transport: volunteer rides to the food bank.

• Konnection Kitchen every Thursday Evening. Call for details

Address: Didsbury Train Station (1811-20 Street) Phone: 403-586-5836 (24hr call/text) Hours: Tuesdays, 9:00 am-11:00 am, Thursdays, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm (gift card pick up) Website:www.facebook.com/essentialsdidsbury

Salvation Studio House

• Food Vouchers: for families and individuals in need of groceries and cannot afford them • Emergency Food Packs: non-perishable food items in the bag • Call: to request and set appointment to pick up

Address: 2022 20 Avenue, Didsbury Phone: 403-335-2828 Email: info@salvationstudiohouse.com Website: www.salvationstudiohouse.com

Didsbury Buy-Low Foods

• Grocery delivery: call to place order and have groceries delivered in Didsbury • No cost for delivery

Address: 900 Shantz Drive, Didsbury Phone: 403-335-9595 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday delivery

Didsbury Meals on Wheels

• Delivery of meals: entrée, soup & dessert • Call: to request • Cost: $10 per meal

Phone: 403-335-2571 Delivery: Monday to Friday, 4:30 pm (no delivery Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day)

Didsbury Christmas Hamper

• Christmas hamper • Provides 2 to 4 weeks of food and Christmas gifts (for families in need) • Self-referral • No cost, must call to request*

Address: Zion Church Phone: 403-335-3629 (*Call in early December) Email: info@zemc.org

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SPORTS & FITNESS

Community Resources

Didsbury Aqua Jets Swim Club didsburyaquajets@gmail.com

Healthy Families Tracy Gustafson: 403.901.5660

Didsbury Curling Club didsburycurlingclub@gmail.com

Early Childhood Program Andrea Reid: 403.335.7292

Didsbury Figure Skating Club didsburyfsc@gmail.com

Mtn. View Food Bank Society Main Office: 403.556.1693

Didsbury FunTeam Hockey League didsburyfunteamhockey@gmail.com

Mtn. View Community Literacy Main Office: 403.518.7020

Didsbury Golf Club Clubhouse: 403.335.3635

Rosebud Health Foundation Leone Regner: 403.335.7626

Didsbury Ramblers Minor Hockey Assoc.

Jeff Kamlah: 403.505.0289

Didsbury RCMP Detachment 403.335.3382

Didsbury Minor Ball Association Ryan Mierke: 403.650.9748

Street Teams Safe House Society Leslie Evans: 403.228.3390

Westerdale Hall Shirley Luft: 403.335.4145 Barb Krebs: 403.335.4498 westerdalehall@gmail.com

Didsbury Minor Soccer Association John Brazzale: 403.335.9472

SCHOOLS

Lone Pine Community Hall Jordan Laidlaw: 403.461.1037

Iwa Yama Karate Hal Perison: 403.559.7284 Mtn. View Colts Junior B Hockey Club mountainviewcolts.ca

SUPPORT GROUPS

Accredited Supports to the Community Main Office: 403.556.4110 Alcoholics Anonymous Rick: 403.335.8385 Calgary & District Help: 403.777.1212

RURAL COMMUNITY HALLS Melvin Community Hall melvinhallsociety@gmail.com Mountain View Hall Sharon Brilz: 403.335.4288 Rosebud Hall Nora Hart: 403.335.9945 Westcott Community Hall Corinna VanDyck: 403.507.5899

Didsbury Career High School Main Office: 403.335.3407

Coburn Hall Janette Pankow: 403.556.2352

Didsbury High School Main Office: 403.335.3356

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Holy Trinity Catholic School Main Office: 403.556.9444 Koinonia Christian School Main Office: 403.335.9587 Ross Ford Elementary School Main Office: 403.335.3234 Westglen Middle School Main Office: 403.335.8700

Christmas Helpers Linda Sirr: 403.335.4832 Didsbury Home Care/Day Support Faye Byrgesen: 403.335.7603 Salvation Studio House info@salvationstudiohouse.com Didsbury Mental Health Main Office: 403.335.7285

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Community Resources CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 5-0 Club of Didsbury Joyce Sloan: 403.335.3443

PRESCHOOL/DAYCARE

Didsbury Out of School Care Assoc.

403.335.8719 Didsbury Preschool 403.335.8818

Didsbury Agricultural Society Main Office: 403.335.4494 Didsbury Army Cadets 3025armycadets.gc.ca

Kidsbury Daycare 403.335.3228

Didsbury & District Historical Society (Didsbury Museum): 403.335.9295

Kidz Playhouse Daycare 403.335.4757

Didsbury Neighborhood Place Main Office: 403.335.8719

SERVICE GROUPS

Didsbury R/C Fun Flyers Grant Hemming: 403.335.2390 Ducks Unlimited Alana Gibson: 403.335.8352

Mountain View Careers Main Office: 403.556.3808 Chinook Arch Victim Services Society Roberta Hammer: 403.556.6777 Didsbury/Carstairs Citizens on Patrol Al Hansen: 403.335.8755

Girl Guides of Canada Linda Reade: 403.556.6647

Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office: 403.335.3265

Melvin Hall Alana Gibson: 403.335.8352

Didsbury Cemetery Committee Gary St. Jacques: 403.700.4383

Mountain View Bridge Club Marilyn Logan: 403.335.2385

Didsbury & District Fire Department Office: 403.335.3222

Theatre Didsbury Derek Lewis: 403.335.4777

Didsbury Elks Lodge #514 Bill Ward: 403.335.4655

King Hiram Lodge #21 Jim Allison: 403.335.8339 St. Hilda #27 Order of The Eastern Star Rhea McMane: 403.335.3457 Mountain View Arts Society Merrilee Anthony: 403.512.9888

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Bergthal Mennonite Church 403.335.4451

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Didsbury Lions Club Raymond Lea: 403.335.3798 Didsbury Municipal Library Main Office: 403.335.3142 Didsbury Out of School Care Association Jolene Sanford: 403.335.8719

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Didsbury & District Senior Support Services Main Office: 403.335.8719

Knox United Church 403.335.8373 Redeemer Lutheran Church 403.335.3161 St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 403.335.8860

Mountain View Senior’s Housing Main Office: 403.556.2957

Zion Evangelical Missionary Church 403.335.3629

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DIDSBURY

Circle of Supports

CIRCLE OF SUPPORTS

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) 403-335-8719

Accredited Supports to the Community 403-556-4110

Chinook Arch Victim Services 403-556-6777 Westglen School 403-335-8700

Didsbury Home Care 403-335-7603 Alberta Works (Olds Office) 403-507-8060 Dr. Colette Vervaeck Professional Services 403-335-3669 Trinity Rose Medical Clinic 403-518-8762 Silverfern Medical Clinic 403-335-8895

Citizens On Patrol 403-335-8755

Ambulance Administration 403-335-4070 Didsbury Hospital 403-335-9393 Town of Didsbury 403-335-3391

Poison Centre 1 800-332-1414

Public Health 403-335-7292 Mountain View Family Resource Network 403-507-3508

Family Violence Information Line 403-310-1818 Kids Help Line 1 800-668-6868

STD & AIDS Information 1 800-772-2437

Emergency

Gas Emergency 1 800-511-3447 CONNECT Domestic/ Relationship Abuse 1 866-606-7233

Community Crisis Society (Strathmore Shelter) 1 877-934-6634

Didsbury Out of School Care Association 403-559-8113

Essentials for Our Community 403-586-5836

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Mountain View Communities Adult Learning Society 403-518-7020

Family Supports

Kidz Playhouse Daycare 403-335-4757

Calgary Mental Health Distress Centre 1 403-266-4357

Red Deer Women’s Shelter 1 888-346-5643

Gamblers Anonymous 1 855-222-5542

Kidsbury Daycare 403-335-3228

Child Abuse Hotline 1 800-387-5437

Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society 403-586-4765

Bully Prevention Hotline 1 888-456-2323

Seniors Support Services 403-335-8719

Mountain View Home School Association 403-335-8827

Canada Pension 1 800-277-9914

Didsbury Library 403-335-3142 Didsbury Elks 403-335-3748

Didsbury Lions Bus 403-507-0208

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Health Link 1 866-408-5465 Christmas Helpers 403-335-4832

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre 587-796-1611

Mountain View Senior’s Housing 403-556-2957

Family School Wellness (Ross Ford, Westglen, High School) 403-335-3234 403-335-8700 403-335-3356

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Didsbury & District Health Services Auxiliary 403-335-4046

Didsbury Preschool 403-335-8818

Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce 403-335-3265

Seniors Helpline 1 403-264-7700

Crime Stoppers 1 800-222-TIPS (8477)

Community Supports

Al-Anon 403-337-3762

Ross Ford Elementary School 403-335-3234

CONNECT Sexual Abuse 1 877-237-5888

Calgary ConneTeen Helpline 1 403-264-TEEN (8336)

Didsbury Lions 403-335-3007

Zion Church 403-335-3629

Didsbury High School 403-335-3356

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse 1 877-237-5888

Calgary Distress Centre Men’s Help 1 403-266-HELP (4357)

Didsbury Neighborhood Place 403-335-

Food Bank 403-556-1693

Fire, Police, Ambulance - 911 RCMP Complaints 403-335-3381

Hospital Volunteer Services 403-335-2588

RCMP Administration 403-335-3382

Mental Health 403-335-7285

Chinook’s Edge School Division 1 800-561-9229

Child & Family Services 403-507-8035

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