High Country Rural Crime Watch Association (HCRCWA) Mission:
To safeguard people and property in all our rural communities through awareness, communications and education.
 
HCRCWA Goals: 
Awareness will be achieved through membership development, public meetings and support from local businesses. Communications will include an updated membership database fan-out information system for email and phone notifications, information sharing with local RCMP, website development for information flow and resource connections, public relations and use of print or other media. Education with respect to crime prevention resources will be shared.

The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a 4,800 acre day-use, natural area. Located south west of Calgary off of Highway 22X, it was donated to the Province of Alberta by Ann and Sandy Cross in 1987. With over 20 km of scenic trails, it is open daily from 4:00 am - 11 pm, year round. We do not allow dogs, bikes or skiing. Visitors can sign in at a hiker kiosk which is located adjacent to the lower parking lot. Larger groups are asked to book ahead of time on our website. The ASCCA runs summer day-camps, school programs and community conservation learning events, such as our annual Star Night with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC)”.
The Cross Conservation Area is dedicated to:
protecting habitat and providing space for native species of wildlife;
offering conservation education programs (particularly to youth) without jeopardizing wildlife and habitat, and
managing human use of the ASCCA through entry by registration only.

Visit the Bragg Creek Community Association website here. We thank all those Bragg Creek community members who enjoy and participate in Priddis events. We are pleased to share such a vibrant community with you.

Suzanne Oel, Reeve and Divn. 4 Councillor, Foothills County, is very involved in Priddis and surrounding communities.

Foothills County encompasses a diverse rural landscape in which leadership and planning support a strong agricultural heritage, vibrant communities, a balanced economy and the stewardship of natural capital for future generations.

Foothills County is a rural municipality located adjacent to and immediately south of the City of Calgary. The County covers approximately 3,600 square kilometres in area, located in the foothills of sunny southern Alberta. It surrounds the Towns of Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley and Black Diamond, the Village of Longview, and the Eden Valley Indian Reserve.

Young people in the area are fortunate to have access to excellent schools. Follow the link to the Foothills School Division here and find out what’s happening in our schools.

Millarville Horticultural Club was established in 1976 when a group of local gardeners decided to get together to discuss the joys and perils of gardening in the Foothills. The group has been going strong ever since. The club meets 9x a year, September through June. Members enjoy guest speakers, potluck dinners, a junior program, and garden tours, both local and to other Alberta locations. New members are always welcome!

There are many ways that Priddis and Millarville are connected. Not the least of which is the Priddis-Millarville Fair that takes place every August.

Parent and Tot Coffee Mornings meet at the Priddis Hall the 1st Friday of each month at 10:30 am.

We are looking for someone to coordinate the Parent and Tot Coffee Mornings. It is a very easy volunteer position for someone looking to get involved in the community-
 
-   Work with the PCA to find a mutually agreeable day and time;
-   Advertise the event through Facebook;
-   Attend the meet-ups and bring along the activity bucket for the kids.
 
If you, or know of someone who may be interested, email pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com

Priddis Early Learning Program is full for the 2020-2021 school year
 
If you have any questions please contact our Program Director at pelppreschool@gmail.com
 
Fundraiser:  Again this fall we are offering a great deal on labels from Mabel's Labels for your kids things. 20% of sales through the link below, come back to our community preschool. 

https://mabelslabels.com/c/?type=fundraiser&b=7321&cur_website=base

The Priddis Early Learning Program is an outstanding preschool program that serves to prepare children for kindergarten. PELP offers both a 4-year old and 3-year old program. 
 
Teacher: Lindsay Flynn
Director: Kate Berkan
Email: PELPpreschool@gmail.com

Priddis Panther Hockey Association has been a part of the Priddis Community Association for many generations. The Panthers participate in the Foothills Pond Hockey League, consisting of teams from Priddis, Millarville, Black Diamond/Oilfields, Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Canmore. The league is based on values of fun, the love of playing hockey and fair play, with every child being given the opportunity to participate regardless of skill level. Games are held both indoors and outdoors as weather permits, typically running from mid-October to mid-March. Panther home games are played out of the Oilfields indoor and outdoor arenas in Black Diamond with practices held at the Priddis outdoor rink.

Contact Debbie Bredin 403 931 0489 or 
Barb Boulanger 403 254 6661

If there is an emergency call 911.



Priddis Fire Department (PFD) is a volunteer/paid on call department. We provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical first response care in the Foothills area. We also respond to emergencies under a service contract with the City of Calgary. Our service area consists of approximately 150 square miles with a population of 2900 (est).

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The Priddis Fire Department is known as Station 6 in the regional emergency response plan. Our Fire Hall is located on Highway 22X about 1km west of the Priddis Golf Course turn off. We have approximately 20 volunteer members at present. We have 4 fire response vehicles, a pumper, a tanker/pumper, a bush buggy, and a command vehicle. The department has had an interesting history. From its start in the maintenance shed next to the M.D. transfer station, to the operations of today, the department has grown and developed in many ways.

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Priddis Fire Department enjoys some of the most productive and advanced training going. The Foothills Fire Department is a member of the CREST (Calgary Regional Emergency Service Training partnership) allowing the Priddis Fire Department to team up with many of the departments in and around the Calgary area to share training costs and resources. All of our training programs meet the National Fire Protection Association standards.

New members are always welcome. IN PARTICULAR we require VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE FOR FIRE CALLOUTS DURING THE DAY!

If you are interested, please contact Doug Eagleton (Fire Chief) at 403-931-0014 or Foothills County at 403-652 2341.

The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is an astronomical observatory located near the hamlet of Priddis on Highway 22 South, approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Calgary. The observatory is owned and operated by the University of Calgary (UC), and was dedicated in 1972. The facility is used for research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and public outreach. The facility has many events planned throughout the year and most are open to the public. Check their Facebook page link below for the calendar of events.

Westoe Women’s Institute is based on the Alberta Women’s Institute first formed in 1909 as an educational organization. It is strictly non-partisan, non-sectarian, and non-political for women working together with the motto, “for home and country”. They aim to improve conditions: within our community, province, across Canada and the world, and to encourage women to be progressive, well informed and up to date in a modern society.