Bankview Community Association

🎥 MOVIE IN THE PARK!! 🍿

Come join us Saturday Aug. 24 from 4-9 to celebrate the end of construction and full reopening of Buckmaster Park.

The is hosting a movie in the park, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a special screening of Ghostbusters Afterlife at 7pm.

🍿 There will be food trucks, popcorn and a DJ to keep things grooving! See you there! 🔊

Register for a digital Information Session (link in our bio) that will be held on July 29 from 7-8:30pm.

Discuss the proposed land use change from the Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to a Direct Control (DC) District based on the Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District at 1920-1948 26 AV SW (8 parcels).
The proposed land use change envisions this large assembled site to be redeveloped as ±34 three-bedroom townhome-style units and ±34 one-to-two-bedroom Secondary Suites, with ±36 vehicle parking stalls within carports accessed off the lane, and ±32 secure Mobility Storage Units or Class 1 Bicycle Stalls.

🎾 Register Now! 🎾 Follow the link in our bio. 🎾

The 2024 tournament will be held over three days – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9-11. The format this year will be all doubles (Mens, Womens and Mixed). We will limit the tournament to 15 teams (5 teams in each event, or 30 participants total). Each participant may enter one or two events (Mens Doubles and Mixed Doubles; Womens Doubles and Mixed Doubles).

Players can enter with a partner, or we will match them with a partner, if they so choose. Format in each event will be round robin (every team plays every other team.)

For more information and registration details you can find the link in our bio.

The tournament is open to all Bankview Community Association members, 18 and over. (Non-members can buy an associate membership – Membership can be purchased at the time of entry.)

Thanks to our sponsors:

Mary Dascollas, Royal LePage Benchmark
Racquet Central
YYC Wraps
Janet Eremenko, MLA Calgary Currie
Joker Jerseys
The Calgary Tennis Club
Liam’s Property Care

🎾 Doubles Your Fun! 🎾

The 2024 tournament will be held over three days – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9-11. The format this year will be all doubles (Mens, Womens and Mixed). We will limit the tournament to 15 teams (5 teams in each event, or 30 participants total). Each participant may enter one or two events (Mens Doubles and Mixed Doubles; Womens Doubles and Mixed Doubles).

Players can enter with a partner, or we will match them with a partner, if they so choose. Format in each event will be round robin (every team plays every other team.)

A big change this year will be the Saturday Night Barbecue social, sponsored by Mary Dascollas, Royal LePage Benchmark, our community realtor.

Entry fee will be $20 per person/event (or $40 per team/event). Registration opens July 15th and will be done online. Deadline for entries is August 7th.

For more information and registration details you can find the link in our bio.

The tournament is open to all Bankview Community Association members, 18 and over. (Non-members can buy an associate membership – Membership can be purchased at the time of entry.)

Thanks to our sponsors:

Mary Dascollas, Royal LePage Benchmark
Racquet Central
YYC Wraps
Janet Eremenko, MLA Calgary Currie
Joker Jerseys
The Calgary Tennis Club

What a great time! We loving seeing the neighbourhood come together for a BBQ, music and laughter. 🍔 🌭 Special thanks to for their donation of Little Villagers 🍨 to keep us cool and fulfill that sweet tooth.

Already looking forward to next year.

If you have comments or suggestions for next year let us know by emailing [email protected]

The Bankview Community Association is looking to hire for a contract role as a Community Coordinator. The Community Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as community engagement, communication, event planning, outreach, and organizing. This is a hybrid role, meaning it is primarily located in Bankview, Calgary, AB with flexibility for some remote work.

Come be part of an amazing growing community!

Links in our bio.

Join Isha Foundation at Bankview Hall this Saturday to celebrate the Summer Solstice & International Yoga Day with a FREE beginners' class! Take part in the 10:30am Yoga or 12:30pm Meditation class - your physical & mental health are both important! Check out their poster for more info.

The annual Bankview Stampede BBQ party is back for another year. So dust off those cowboy boots, throw on the bolo and join us at the community hall for free food, music and an afternoon of fun.

This BBQ is open to all Bankview residents, so come down and say hi to all your neighbours.

Come join Laura at the Hall this Saturday at 6:30pm for one more relaxing Crystal Singing Bowl session before she breaks for the summer! See poster for more info.

A fun little detail from our Community Cleanup, we collected over 8000kg worth of waste. 🗑️ ♻️

Thank you to all the volunteers and the City of Calgary who helped make this event possible.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our AGM yesterday, we all love and are passionate about Bankview. Your ideas for the future of our diverse neighbourhood is what we love to hear. 🏡 It’s all about community engagement!

If you have any feedback, ideas or concerns, feel free to message us on our social channels or email us at [email protected]. ✉️

Lastly, keep an eye our website for future events and happenings. ❤️

Another great year of spreading flowers to the neighbourhood, thank you to everyone who was able to make it out. Can’t wait to see everyone at our walkabout in August.

The BCA Hall has weekday mornings available - all thru the summer! If your group or club seeks a consistent meeting location, or if you're interested in hosting a summer camp or workshop, we'd be delighted to accommodate you! For more information, email [email protected].

Grab your flowers this Sat at Bankview in Bloom (10am-2pm) then return in the evening for a sound bath! 🧘‍♀️ Laura's back with another totally relaxing Crystal Bowl Meditation session - check out her poster below for more info!

International Auction will be at the Bankview Community Hall from 9am-5pm on Fri May 17. Their experts will be offering free appraisals & also purchasing collectibles, jewelry, coins & other items made of gold or silver. For more info visit their website www.Internationalauction.ca

🎾 15-40 🎾 Tennis and Pickelball season is open. Book online for your time slots and codes.

As part of our Community Cleanup and the more electronic waste you bring the more money is raised for the Community Association.

Bring your unwanted electronics to the Community Cleanup on April 28 from 9am - 2pm and keep the environment healthy while helping to raise funds. We will be accepting the following:• Computers/Servers• Laptops• Notebooks• Tablets• TVs• Monitors• Printers• Copiers & Scanners
• Fax Machines• Small Appliances• Audio Visual• Telecom Devices• Power and Air Tools• Games, Toys, and Music• Lawn & Garden

Thanks to

We still need a few more volunteers, come out and help spring clean our neighborhood at the Bankview Community Cleanup!

We are looking for volunteers on the day of the event! We have positions such as:

Traffic Controllers
- Welcome residents to our clean up
- Help residents navigate our clean up site
- Educate residents on what is and isn’t allowed at our site

Packer Loaders
- Assist residents and city crew to move waste out of their vehicles
- Adhere to safety rules around the trucks

Event Information

Cleanup Date: Sunday April 28
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Bankview Community Association soccer field

If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

Name
Interested position
Availability on day of clean up

An orientation package and safety equipment will be provided prior to the clean up. Thank you for being part of our community and your interest in volunteering!

Bankview CA Annual General Meeting

All Bankview residents welcome. Come have your say in the future of Bankview.

May 26 @ 3PM
Bankview Community Hall
2418 17TH ST SW

Run for the Board of Directors:
President
Treasurer
Director at Large
Vice President
Secretary
Planning & Development Director

Join a Committee:
Garden
Art Development
Events
Safety
Planning & Development

Questions? Call (403)244-2544 or email: [email protected]

Notice of Special Resolution

The Board of Directors of the Bankview Community Association (BCA) hereby gives notice that at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the BCA to be held May 26, 2024, the Board of Directors will be proposing the following Special Resolution to amend the BCA Bylaws:

WHEREAS the Section 9.3 of the BCA Bylaws states that “Subsequent one (1) year terms, to a maximum of three (3) total terms, may be permitted upon receipt of an affirmative vote of the majority of the Voting Members of the Association present at the Annual General Meeting.”

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the BCA Bylaws be amended as follows: 1. Section 9.3 is repealed and replaced with the following: Subsequent one (1) year terms, to a maximum of five (5) total terms, may be permitted upon receipt of an affirmative vote of the majority of the Voting Members of the Association present at the Annual General Meeting.

Hey Bankview Community!

Each year the City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services and Community Strategies partner up with community associations to help residents get rid of unwanted household items and property waste.

April 28 – 9:00am – 2:00pm
Bankview Community Hall Soccer Field
2418 17TH ST SW

This event saves residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts and for residents that do not have cart service by providing three packer trucks with crews.

This service is free to all Calgarians.

The following items MAY NOT be brought to the cleanup site:

Tires
Household Chemicals
Car Batteries
Home Appliances
Propane Tanks
Glass
Paint
Microwaves
Liquids
Railroad Ties

Visit Calgary.ca/cleanups for more information!

A unique piece of Bankview architecture.

Laura has another Crystal Bowl Meditation session coming-up this Sat April 6 & there's still time to sign-up! See her poster for more info.

Hop on over and join us for a cracking good time at our Eggstravagant Egg Dyeing Party! Get ready to unleash your creativity and add a splash of colour to your Easter celebrations.

Dive into a world of vibrant hues with our egg-citing dye stations, featuring a rainbow of colours to transform your eggs into masterpieces.

This free event is perfect for all ages! Bring the whole family and make memories together as you embark on an egg-citing journey of creativity and laughter.

March 23, 2024
2:00 – 4:00pm
Bankview Community Association
2418 17 ST SW

The citywide rezoning proposed in Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy improves housing options, supports more affordable homes and adds homes and families to existing communities.
Learn more about the proposed rezoning changes by attending an information session.

New sessions added.

*NEW* March 11, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport (6620 36th Street NE)

*NEW* March 13, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre (9030 Macleod Trail S)

*NEW* March 16, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Ranchlands Community Association (7713 Ranchview Drive NW)

Who thinks drones are cool? We do! 🤓 That's why we're excited to welcome new weekly drone classes to Bankview Hall from 3-5pm on Sundays - starting this wknd! Hosted by AUAV Tech Inc, come learn how to build & fly your own drone - ages 9-99 welcome!
Stop by their OPEN HOUSE event inside the Hall this Sun Feb 25 from 3-5pm to learn more & to watch some demos or use the contact info in their poster for more info or to register.

Join us on Saturday February 10th at the Bankview Community hall to have some fun and craft a Valentine for that special someone. 💕

Cookies and refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome (children to be accompanied by an adult).

Register by emailing: [email protected]

With the approval of Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Council directed The City to implement actions that will address the housing crisis. One of the proposed actions is citywide rezoning. This change will help increase the supply of housing to meet demand. Also, it reduces the costs and timelines for permit approvals. Finally, it allows for greater housing variety and options to suit Calgarians’ needs. Find more information, about citywide rezoning, including an interactive map of the proposal, at Calgary.ca/RezoningForHousing
You can find opportunities to participate in person or in our online webinars at our Engage page as well as below:

In-person Sessions:

• February 3, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Bowness Community Association (7904 43 Ave NW)

• February 6, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 1316 33 St NE

• February 7, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, McGivney Hall, St. Mary’s University (14550 Bannister Rd SE)

• February 10, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Grace Lutheran Church (3610 Sarcee Rd SW)

Public Online Sessions:

• February 8 - 7:00 to 8:30 PM (Register online, links are at Bankview.org)

Development Industry Online Sessions:
Note: these sessions are open to the public, with a focus on development industry questions.

• February 5, - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Register online, links are at Bankview.org)

• February 12, - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Register online, links are at Bankview.org)

Calgarians can also provide feedback and ask questions on the feedback input portal on the www.calgary.ca/rezoningforhousing website.
No zoning will change without Council approval. A public hearing date is set for April 22, 2024. This is your opportunity to have your say.

Sat Jan 13th AM Little Kickers' Soccer & PM Crystal Bowl Meditation classes are all cancelled 🥶. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Save the Date! Free Skating at Winterfest. Everyone Welcome. January 27th 11-3"