March Update

Hello Priddis!

The PCA has recently voted in their new board. We would like to welcome the following directors:

Rachel Vanderplog-Wiesel- Secretary

Patrick Clarke- VP

Kristy Hammil- Market Director

We are also lucky to have the following board members continuing in their positions for another term:

Melodie Lalonde- President

Susan Penner- Treasurer

Steve Vermette- Property and Maintenance

While many are enjoying the drastic warm up, this weather is bad news for the community rink. Based on the ice conditions and forecast, we made the decision to close the rink for the season on February 24. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who put in countless hours this winter to make sure our rink was kept in top shape for our community. 

Current Programs:

Parented Playgroup- Wednesdays from 10am-Noon in the preschool room

Indoor Pickleball- Most Sundays (1-4pm) and Thursdays(3-7pm) at the hall. Reserve your spot here: http://bit.ly/4347Vn9

Yoga- The next session of our popular yoga program runs from March 17-April 17. This is a registered program and classes take place from 7:30-8:30pm at the Hall. Email loricwbffpro@gmail.com with questions or to register. 

Save the Date:

Annual Garage Sale- Donation drop off at the hall will be Friday May 9 (10am-7pm)  and shopping at the garage sale will take place on Saturday May 10 (9am-1pm). We will also have a concession running during the sale. 

Cash Only

Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities 

Pickleball Tournament- We are pleased to be partnering with JPS Furnace and Air Conditioning for another community pickleball tournament. The event will take place on Saturday June 21 and will be fun for players and spectators alike. We will have music, a bbq, a beer garden and lots of pickleball fun. Stay tuned for registration details and volunteer opportunities. 

Stampede Breakfast- Sunday July 6 from 8am-Noon. You do not want to miss our most popular community event! We are excited to be adding a local vendor market to the event this year. In addition, we are looking for individuals and businesses who are interested in sponsoring or donating to this special event.

Market inquires- priddismarkets@gmail.co

Sponsorship inquiries- priddisalberta@gmail.com 

We are so excited about our website’s professional refresh. You can check it out for yourself at www.priddisalberta.com 

April Update

Hello Priddis! We were happy to welcome Spring, with the nice weather, longer days and promise of many great community programs and events on the horizon.

Facility Updates: 

Tennis/Pickleball Courts-

Our beautiful outdoor courts will be opening for the season this weekend! This facility operates on a first come, first served basis. All users must have a current PCA membership. If you do not have a membership, it can be purchased through our website www.priddisalberta.com

Library-

Our volunteer run library, located in the old school house, is open 3 days a week. Come in for a visit to select your next read from 3-5pm on Tuesday and Thursdays and 10am-noon on Saturdays. The library also takes donations of recent titles. 

Priddis Hall- 

On April 28 the Priddis Hall will be used as a polling station for the Federal Election. Expect the hamlet to be busier than usual on this day. The Hall is also booking fast for the summer season. If you would like to rent the hall for your special event please reach out to our Executive Director at priddisalberta@gmail.com

Program Updates:

Yoga-

The next session of our popular yoga program will run from May 12- June 16. These classes take place from 7:30-8:30pm on Monday and Thursday at the Priddis Hall. Email the instructor directly with questions or to sign up at loricwbffpro@gmail.com

Soccer-

Red Deer Lake Soccer is the local organization for grassroots soccer in our community. Registration is now open and the season starts in just a couple of weeks. Check out www.rdlsa.com for more information 

Summer Camp-

Rediscover Play will be offering day camps for children in our community again this summer. Camps will take place outside of the Priddis Hall during 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks in August. Visit www.rediscoverplay.com for more information. 

Event Updates: 

Garage Sale-

The garage sale will take place on the second weekend of May this year. Drop off your used items (in good condition) at the Hall from 10am-7pm on Friday May 9. Then return to shop for new treasures from 9am-1pm on Saturday May 10. There will also be a concession available. This event is cash only. We require a number of volunteers to make this event a success. Please consider signing up for a shift here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AABA72BA1FC1-55728451-2025

Pickleball Tournament- 

The PCA has once again partnered with JPS Furnace for the second annual community pickleball tournament. This is an all day event happening on Saturday June 21 at our community courts. This fun event is open to all levels. Your $40 entry fee includes light breakfast on arrival, at least 4 matches, a bbq lunch and drink, prizes and guaranteed fun. All participants must have a PCA membership. For more information, or to register as an individual or team, please email accounting@jpsfurnace.ca 

Stampede Breakfast-

Our biggest community event is back for another year! Join us on Sunday July 6 from 8am-noon for the PCA’s Stampede Breakfast. We are thrilled to welcome back The Type to play live music for us again this year. In addition to a great breakfast, we will also have horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, a petting zoo, other special animal guests and a vendor market. Mark your calendars as you do not want to miss this fun community event. 

We still have a few more spaces in the Vendor market to advertise your business or sell your creations. Email priddismarkets@gmail.com for more information

Other Updates:

Rink Project Lead Required-

The Priddis Community Association Board has started to explore some major rink repairs to address the current state of the rink structure and boards.Once funding is secured, the Board will need a volunteer who can lead this initiative. General responsibilities would be vendor selection, project feasibility, construction oversight and budget management. Experience in project management would be an asset. The project scope has already been determined and 3 quotes have been obtained. Grant writing for this project is underway. Please direct questions and/or expressions of interest to our Executive Director at priddisalberta@gmail.com 

Parking in the Hamlet-

Thank you to all of the stakeholders who have reached out to the PCA since the parking meeting last October. We have spent the winter working alongside our partners at Foothills County on solutions that may alleviate the parking crunch in the hamlet during the warmer months, while still allowing us to welcome guests into our beautiful community. Stay tuned for more details on the plan coming soon. 

February Update

Hello and Happy February PCA Members,

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need your help! The PCA has been granted an AGLC fundraising casino and we still have some volunteer spaces to fill. Here are the details:

When: April 29 and 30, 2025 (evening shifts)

Where: ACE Casino Blackfoot

What: Casino volunteers (no experience required)

This casino only happens once every few years and is the biggest single source of revenue for our non profit community association. The money from this casino helps the PCA upkeep community facilities, such as the hall, skating rink, old school house/library and tennis and pickleball courts. It also allows the PCA to put on programs and events for our community. 

We would be so grateful if you would consider filling one of the 12 remaining shifts. Please direct your inquiries to our casino volunteer coordinators, Carmen and Wayne, at heinen3cw@gmail.com

CURRENT PROGRAMS: 

Yoga:

 The next session runs from February 6- March 3. Classes take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm at the Hall. The cost for the session is $160. Please email our instructor to register at loricwbffpro@gmail.com

Indoor Pickleball: 

The hall is open most Sundays and Thursdays for PCA members wanting to play indoor pickleball. You must reserve your spot ahead of time throught the following link and sign a waiver provided at your first visit: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AABA72BA1FC1-53957656-indoor/61778031#/

Playgroup: 

Thanks to a wonderful community volunteer, playgroup is back up and running every Wednesday from 10am-noon. Bring your child(ren) to play while you visit with other community parents or get some work done. This program takes place in the preschool room (basement) at the hall and is free for PCA members. Please note that this is a parented program. 

Library: 

Did you know that Priddis has its very own library? Drop by the old school house on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm or Saturdays from 10-noon. The volunteers would love to show you the massive collection of books available to borrow.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WinterFest: 

We hope you will join us on Sunday February 9 from 3-5pm for Priddis WinterFest. This event is free for PCA members and will feature skating, music, campfires, s’mores and hot chocolate. We will also have a BBQ and Bar available for purchase (cash or card). 

Shinny Tournament: 

While registration for this fun event is full, we would like to invite you to come on down on Feb 23 to take in the action. In addition to exciting hockey and a great atmosphere, we will be offering a breakfast concession and a BBQ and Beer Garden later in the day. Admission is free and it is sure to be a fun day.