September 2025 Update

Priddis Panthers Hockey

Registration for the 2025/2026 hockey season will close on September 15.

Click here to register: TeamSnap :: Priddis Panthers Rec Hockey :: Direct any questions to priddishockey@gmail.com 

New this year- from 10am-2pm Saturday September 13 the Panthers will be hosting a gear swap and swag sale at the Priddis Hall.

Group Fitness Class

We are excited to announce a brand new group fitness class coming to the Priddis Hall this Fall. The class will be a full body workout with cardio, core, resistance bands and light weights. It will also be full of great vibes and good music. All fitness levels are welcome to come join the fun. It is also a great way to meet new people in the community. Classes take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:45-10:45am. The first session runs from September 17- October 24. Email lorichinnery@heartomwellness.com with questions or to secure your spot. 

Playgroup

We are looking for a volunteer to run a community playgroup this Fall. This parented program takes place one morning per week (the volunteer can pick the day and time) in our preschool space. We provide all of the toys and advertising. The volunteer just needs to commit to being available to attend each week. If you are interested please email priddisalberta@gmail.com 

Fall Workshop Series

We are pleased to have partnered with some wonderful organizations and presenters to bring 3  unique presentations to our community this Fall. All of these sessions will take place at the Priddis Community Hall. They are FREE to attend, but some require preregistration. 

September 24- Advance Health Care Planning Workshop

Does your family know exactly what treatments you would want and not want if you had a serious health emergency?  And who would legally make decisions on your behalf if you could not? Do you have an AHS-recommended Green Sleeve readily available on your fridge for EMS? On Wednesday September 24 from 7 to 8:45 pm, a seasoned senior presenter, Murray Hiebert, will lead a workshop to assist you to prepare (or update) your Green Sleeve to include your Alberta-legal Personal Health Care Directive and Goals of Care. To ensure your questions are answered, the workshop is limited to 20. Please email Murray at hiebert@gmail.com for registration or more information. 

September 30 and October 14- Memory Loss

Jennifer from Brain Health Catalyst will be sharing strategies, giving direction and support to families, caregivers and anyone else facing the journey of memory loss. These sessions will begin at 6pm. Email fcss@foothillscountyab.ca to reserve your spot.

October 21- Cybersecurity

Nicole from Literacy for Life will be presenting about cybersecurity. Topics covered will include phishing, email settings and keeping your devices safe. The session begins at 6pm and there will be time for questions at the end. This is a drop in session for community members aged 18 and over. Questions can be directed to fcss@foothillscountyab.ca 

Upcoming Events 

Oct 25- Community Halloween Party

TBD- Fall Supper 

Nov 29- Christmas Market (email priddismarkets@gmail for vendor information)

Nov 30- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause  

Memberships

This is a friendly reminder that all PCA memberships expire on October 31 each year. Before November 1 you will need to purchase a new membership in order to remain a member in good standing. Why is it important to renew your membership? Not only does it give you access to amenities such as the Rink and Tennis/Pickleball Courts, it also provides a cost savings when purchasing tickets to events such as the Fall Supper and Photos With Santa. Furthermore, those who have been a member in good standing for 2+ consecutive years receive a huge discount on hall rentals. Tip- our membership software allows you to set your membership to “auto renew.” This is a great way to keep your membership up to date without having to worry about or remember if you renewed it. 

Stay Connected 

In addition to these monthly newsletters, we also post community information on our website www.priddisalberta.com. However, following us on social media is the best way to stay up to date with everything that is going on. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Summer Update

Stampede Breakfast 

We want to start by thanking everyone who came out to our Stampede Breakfast on July 6. We served 770 people this year! We would also like to thank all of our volunteers as this event would not be possible without you. Thanks also to all of the vendors who set up in our market, The Type for entertaining the crowd, Ali for her wonderful petting zoo set up, Ponies on Parade for bringing their mini horses and Pups With Soul for letting us meet some of their adoptable dogs. We also could not have made this event happen without some great sponsors and community partners. A special thanks to: Foothills County, JPS Furnace, the West Family, Priddis Country Stables, Chaulk Realty, Hilmon Homes, Priddis General Store, Hidden Hills Tours, Lalonde and Associates Elite Wealth Management, Water’s Edge Pub and Gordon Food Services. All of the prizes from the Stampede Breakfast have been claimed. Congratulations to the winners!  We are looking forward to next year’s event already!

Priddis Panthers Hockey 

While it feels like a long time until the ice will be in at the rink, Priddis Panthers Hockey registration for the 2025/2026 season will be opening soon! Registration will run from mid August until mid September. While league games do not start until November, we have ice booked in Diamond Valley starting at the end of September for teams to begin practicing. Keep an eye on social media for more information about registration. 

Priddis Hall Parking Lot 

Another friendly reminder that cars left unattended in the Priddis Community Hall parking lot MUST display a valid PCA membership on their dash. 

Don’t have a membership? Purchase one here:

https://www.priddisalberta.com/memberships 

Have a membership but need a copy? Email: priddisalberta@gmail.com

A few notes about parking on our property:

• Please do not park in front of the hall unless you are there for a program or event at the hall 

• Please make sure that your car is removed by 8pm so the gate can be closed

• The gate will be closed most weekends this summer to be sure that those who rent the hall have the parking space that they need

• If you arrive and the gate is open but there is an event at the hall, please park elsewhere 

Advanced Health Care Planning Workshop

We are thrilled to be welcoming seasoned presenter Murray Hiebert to the Priddis Hall for an informative evening session titled Advance Health Care Planning and AHS Green Sleeve Preparation Workshop for seniors and caregivers. This important session will take place from 7-8:45pm on September 24. There is no cost to attend but registration is required and participants will be capped at 20. Please email hiebertmb@gmail.com to register.  

Upcoming Events 

Things will be quiet as far as community events go for the rest of the summer, but we have lots of exciting things planned for the fall. Mark your calendar for the following dates and be sure to stay tuned for more info. We hope to see you at some of these events and would appreciate if you would consider volunteering. Community events such as these can’t happen without the help of volunteers. 

Sept 13- Pickleball Tournament (rescheduled from June). Come and cheer on the competitors and enjoy a bbq and beer garden

Oct 25- Community Halloween Party

TBD- Fall Supper 

Nov 29- Christmas Market

Nov 30- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause  

Memberships

This is a friendly reminder that all PCA memberships expire on October 31 each year. Before November 1 you will need to purchase a new membership in order to remain a member in good standing. Why is it important to renew your membership? Not only does it give you access to amenities such as the Rink and Tennis/Pickleball Courts, it also provides a cost savings when purchasing tickets to events such as the Fall Supper and Photos With Santa. Furthermore, those who have been a member in good standing for 2+ consecutive years receive a huge discount on hall rentals. Tip- our membership software allows you to set your membership to “auto renew.” This is a great way to keep your membership up to date without having to worry about or remember if you renewed it. 

Stay Connected 

In addition to these email newsletters, we also post community information on our website www.priddisalberta.com. However, following us on social media is the best way to stay up to date with everything that is going on. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Suggestions

We are always looking for ways to make our community better. If you have suggestions, or an idea for a program or event, please reach out to our Executive Director at priddisalberta@gmail.com

New Gate - Priddis Community Hall Parking Lot

After many years of trying other avenues to control parking at our community hall, the PCA board has made the decision to install an automatic gate at the entrance to the property. As the hamlet continues to get busier and busier, we believe that this is the best course of action to allow community members to continue to enjoy our amenities and events and ensure that those who rent the hall have access to the parking that they require. 

A few notes regarding the logistics of our new gate:

• The gate will be open the majority of the time to allow community members to access the rink, library, bottle donation bins and playground

• If you arrive and the gate is closed, you can still access the bottle donation bins and library from our gravel parking lot off 186 ave W. Please do not leave bottles at the gate

• There will be a pedestrian access beside the new gate to allow community members to access the playground even if the gate is closed

• As is stated on the sign at the entrance to the parking lot, the parking lot is reserved for PCA members and those using the hall. Using the parking lot is done so at your own risk 

• If you are leaving a vehicle unattended in our lot, please make sure you have your PCA membership displayed on the dash. If you do not have a copy of your membership, you can email priddisalberta@gmail.com to obtain one

• Please note that the hall is almost fully booked on weekends between now and the middle of September. Expect the gate to be closed and the lot reserved for rentals and events every Friday and Saturday

• Make sure any cars in the lot have been removed  by 8pm as the gate will be closed at that time 

Respectfully,

The PCA Board of Directors