Look Back: Public Art Erases Barriers in the Crossroads Community
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Rizwana Shaikh and Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities A few years ago, the Crossroads Community Association painted 12 utility boxes and garbage bins in their neighbourhoods to erase the barrier created by 16 Avenue, which runs through the community. The theme “Boundless Birds” was […]
The Holiday Season Inspires a Giving Spirit Among Calgary Communities
By Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities. The holiday season is a busy time for many, especially the Calgary Food Bank and the many communities in Calgary donating to help feed Calgary. Community associations across Calgary put on a variety of Christmas events to bring in members of the community and encourage donations. From Christmas […]
Two Women Make Their Vision of an Accessible Playground a Reality
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Rizwana Shaikh and Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities In the summer days, when the sun was shining and people filled the community, the playground adjacent to the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association (TGCA) remained unused. Not many children were seen playing on the rusty playground […]
Marlborough brings community together to create active, connective and productive catwalk spaces
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities. The community of Marlborough encouraged safety, creativity, and an active lifestyle through the revamp of several catwalks in the neighbourhood this summer. This project came about after members of the Calgary Marlborough Community Association (CMCA) partnered with Sustainable Calgary […]
Community Kitchen Program of Calgary join forces with communities to feed Calgarians
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities The Community Kitchen Program of Calgary has joined forces with local community organizations, including some of Calgary’s community associations, to promote healthy eating through affordable and readily available fresh produce boxes. The Community Kitchen Program of Calgary is a […]
Look Back: Hundreds Gather to Paint Canada’s Longest Mural
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Rizwana Shaikh Updated by Jacey Conway, Federation of Calgary Communities The Northern Hills Community Association (NHCA) celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2018 by painting the longest mural in Canada. With the help of over 800 volunteers, the mural spans 850 metres, all of which was […]
