Early sunsets and crisp mornings are sure signs that the winter season is close at hand. The snow at Thanksgiving was another reminder. As the season changes, NDHA’s work turns from maintaining green spaces to pathway snow clearing, holiday lights, and a pop of colour from winter-themed planters. We also begin to plan for next year’s priorities and projects that will make Discovery Ridge one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in our city. If you have ideas about what could make Discovery Ridge’s public green spaces, please reach out. We love to hear from residents!
Fall Cleanup
ULS crews have been working to prepare our landscaped beds, medians, and turf areas for winter. The crews have tidied beds and linear parks by trimming back perennials, weeding, litter clean-up, and sweeping gravel from pathways around playgrounds. ULS snow removal crews and equipment are in place and ready to go as soon as the snow flies.
Snow Clearing
When we do get snowfall this winter, you may notice the community pathways have been cleared while sidewalks next to main roadways remain snow covered for several more days. The NDHA shares responsibility for snow clearing in the community with the City of Calgary. The NDHA and City have different policies governing snow clearing:
- City policy is that sidewalks under its control will be cleared within 24 hours of the end of a snow event. If it is snowing anywhere in the City, the snow event is not considered “ended”.
- The NDHA’s policy is to have walkways and sidewalks under its control cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall in the community, and every 24 hours thereafter until the snow stops.
FAQ #22 on our website includes a map showing where the NDHA clears pathways. Note that unless adjacent to a private home or business, sidewalks on Discovery Ridge Boulevard, Discovery Ridge Lane, and Discovery Ridge Hill, in addition to several other small sections of sidewalk in our community, are the City’s responsibility. Please call 311 if you have concerns about snow clearing in these areas.
If you have concerns with a NDHA-cleared pathway, please let us know. Early season snow often melts during the day and becomes ice in the evening. Please take care when enjoying our pathways this winter.
Holiday Lights and Planters
Our holiday light displays at the entrance and near the leisure ice rink will be turned on in mid-November. We will also bring back the holiday foliage installed in the entrance planters for your enjoyment. The timing of this installation is weather dependent.
Fees
The 2026 NDHA fee of $325 was due on June 29th. We would like to thank our members who have paid their fee on time. We ask that those members who have not paid their 2026 fees yet to please do so immediately. Your homeowner’s association fee is mandatory, as set out in an encumbrance on your property title. If you are unsure of your payment status, you can easily access the information through the portal on our website. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact the NDHA treasurer at accounts@ndha.ca. Please reference your property address.
NDHA Board is exceptionally proud that Discovery Ridge continues to be one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in our city. A neighbourhood to span a lifetime. If you happen to notice an area that might need attention such a bed being missed or damage incurred due to storms or other factors, please let us know. We are always happy to hear from our members; please use our Residents Inquiry Form, send an email to general@ndha.ca, or call us at 403-237-9595.