Ice Rink Now Ready

Ice Rink Now Ready

We are happy to announce that the MRCA outdoor skating rink is up and running! Many thanks to Sean Kehoe, who has once again dedicated many hours to set up a great MRCA rink.   This year, we have two skating areas ready to go!  The main MRCA park rink is ready for skating and hockey.  There is an additional […]

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Fall 2021 Update

This was a busy summer with lots of playground, basketball and tennis court usage plus facelifts at Mount Royal Station Park (repaired grass, new irrigation, and major pruning) and South Mount Royal Park (major pruning). Recent winter-like weather reminds us that skating is around the corner.  Once again, a hard-working crew of ice rink volunteers plan to begin rink flooding […]

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MRCA Annual General Meeting

The MRCA Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7 pm. The AGM will once again be hosted on zoom. In order to attend, you must register by logging on to the MRCA membership portal, selecting events, and completing the registration process. If you have forgotten your login credentials, click on ‘forgot my password’ and […]

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MRCA Submission on 14th Street Rezoning Application

Thank you to all members who participated in the virtual townhall regarding the rezoning application at 3204 14 Street SW. We have used your feedback to inform our submission to the City of Calgary. If you wish to make a submission to the City of Calgary regarding this rezoning application, please send it using the City of Calgary’s online portal […]

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Virtual Town Hall on Proposed Rezoning Application at 3204 14 Street SW

The Mount Royal Community Association has received an application regarding 3204 14 Street SW to rezone this property from a single family dwelling zoning to one that allows for a wider range of housing including semi-detached, duplex, cottage cluster housing and town housing. The new zoning would allow for greater lot coverage, greater height, reduced yard requirements and higher density. […]

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Oyster Shell Spraying Starts Today June 7th!

Oyster Shell Spraying Starts Today June 7th!

Hello Mount Royal Residents! In recent years the City of Calgary has had an increasing problem with oyster shell scale (Lepidosaphes ulmiect). This insect is not native to North America and can decimate cotoneaster hedges and other species such as fruit trees, lilac, dogwood, maple, poplar, and willows.  MRCA invites everyone to learn more about the invasive oyster shell scale in hopes […]

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2021 Membership Drive

Become an MRCA member today! Renew your membership! Mount Royal is a vibrant and diverse community with wonderful neighborhoods, parks, and amenities.  Our Community Association volunteers run events and programs (Stampede BBQ, Skating party, Mini-Mountaineers, Progressive Dinner), manage public spaces and parks (gardening, graffiti removal), and maintain recreation facilities such as our community centre (‘Station’), tennis and basketball courts, playing […]

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New MRCA Domain, Website Upgrade and Membership Platform

Our new mrca.ca website is now live!  MRCA has a new website and membership platform. We have secured the web domain mrca.ca, which should be easier to remember and share on promotional materials. New content is now posted with updates planned for the coming months. Our new site will link with social media and member communication platforms, increasing frequency and […]

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2021 City of Calgary ‘Guidebook for Great Communities’ Updates

2021 City of Calgary ‘Guidebook for Great Communities’ Updates

What is ‘the Guidebook’? This City of Calgary planning document called the “Guidebook for Great Communities” will become a foundational planning document when adopted by City Council. All future local area plans will reference its contents, which outline a variety of residential districts, commercial areas and industrial areas in anticipation of redeveloping all of the inner city and established neighbourhoods. […]

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