Old wooden play toy comes out...

Time to say goodbye to an old friend....

22 days from now we will be coming together as a community to build our new friend!!! Our new playground will provide a safer, more stimulating place for our kids to play. Hopefully the sun will be back out by then!!

Our kids are awesome!

It is truly AMAZING to see how are our kids have been modelling citizenship throughout this project!

Last week students suggested a Penny Drive for the playground, and we agree that this is a great idea! If you have jars or tins of pennies collecting dust in your closets and drawers this is a good opportunity to clear out some space and at the same time support a worthy cause. We will be collecting pennies in the office until Monday, May 31.

A group of grade 4 students also raised a concern about the trees being cut down. The principal, Nancy Crosley, had a good discussion with them about saving trees vs. safety and what they can do. They were encouraged to sign up for landscaping on build day. They want to know that at least 9 new trees will be planted somewhere to replace the 9 that are to be cut down. One little girl is going to give a tree to the landscaping crew!

Come see us at Children's Festival - Sat May 22

On Saturday May 22nd, a few of us will be at the Canmore Children's Festival, stationed at an info table near the Big Bouncy Castle. Festival runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Make a donation or sign up to volunteer and you will be entered for a draw to win 2 lift tickets for Lake Louise!

New playground will be dedicated our local hero, May Riva!

May Riva, who will turn 93 in July, has led a life of active volunteerism. Up until last year she continued to drive and deliver for the local Meals on Wheels program. She is well-loved and regarded as an outstanding citizen of Canmore. The playground will be named May Riva Community Park and we will be honoured with her presence on Build Day!

"One great, strong, unselfish soul in every community could actually redeem the world."

- Elbert Hubbard

Local businesses rally around project!

Yesterday was a great day! Jodie M. Hurry / ATB Investor Services presented a donation to Principal Nancy Crosley at the school. Momentum has been building over the last couple of weeks as we get closer to the big day and there has been a great outpouring of support from local businesses, the community and beyond. We are so thrilled that this has indeed become more than a playground project and we are so close to reaching our goal!!

Dirty Dog Car Wash Fundraiser - this Saturday!

On Saturday May 8th all profits from the day's sales at the Dirty Dog Car & Truck Wash will be donated toward the new play structure! Located on Bow Meadows Crescent, the car wash is open from 6am to midnight.