Some good news, we are TENTATIVELY proceeding with our outdoor garden with physical distancing and other controls when the weather allows!
Please contact btcommunitygarden@gmail.com to discuss planning & sign up.
All posts by BTCA Manager
Please Take Care of Yourself and Your Neighbours
We encourage everyone who is healthy and able to help their neighbours during this time when we could all use a hand. This could include helping get medication, groceries, walking a pet, or even just a chat on the phone.
Please consider printing the attached document, adding your information, and drop it off in a neighbour’s mailbox or in the lobby of your apartment building.
We understand that many of our residents may not be online, so please help spread the word!
As our mayor encourages, “Clean hands, clear heads, open hearts”
Community Hall Closure – Mar 17, 2020
As per direction from provincial health authorities, the community centre is closed until further notice. This applies to all activities, events, and programs run in the centre. We understand this may be an inconvenience, and look forward to working with all our programs to find a way forward. Please don’t hesitate to contact us or our hall manager at: hallmanager@banfftrailcommunity.ca
Coyote Awareness
There have been increasing reports of coyote activity in our community and surrounding areas. Please take a look at recommendations from the City of Calgary.
Soccer Co-ordinator Needed for 2021 Season
Our soccer program has developed to what it is as a result of the incredible efforts of our soccer co-ordinator. Sadly, she is stepping away after this season but is willing to mentor someone and pass on all of her knowledge, tips, and tricks.
We are looking for someone to take over the position going forward.
At this point we are looking at three options:
1. A new volunteer co-ordinator steps forward
2. Hiring a new co-ordinator, resulting in increased fees & expenses
3. Not running soccer in the 2021 season
If you’re interested in this volunteer position or are looking for more information, please contact: soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
Featured Community Artist – Terese Mullin
Continuing our local artist series, our next artist is Terese Mullin.
Artist Statement & Bio:
My practice involves the exploration of time and health, specifically examining my ephemeral experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), which involves chronic pain, restricted activity and mobility. Choosing a positive approach, I celebrate and indulge in movement and a defiance of RA. Through my materials, I reference the invisible nature of the disease as well as the transience and uncertainty which are a part of the experience. The materials allow me to make something permanent out of the ephemeral.
I am a Contemporary artist living in Calgary, Alberta with my partner and my two most precious creations. I graduated with distinction from The Alberta College of Art and Design, now known as Alberta University of the Arts, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I have exhibited internationally and locally and enjoy teaching fine arts to children.
To see more of my work, visit me at teresemullin.com
For more frequent updates on my studio progress and process, find me on Instagram @terese.art
For enquiries, contact me at tereseamullin@gmail.com
Evolve
Indulge
Wrist
Now
Now (alternate view)
Banff Trail residents interested in having their work featured can send inquiries or submissions to Terese Mullin at tereseamullin@gmail.com
Featured Community Artist – Claire Hamel
Continuing our local artist series, our next artist is Claire Hamel.
Claire is a self-taught artist, born and raised in Alberta. She has been drawing for most of her life and enjoys dabbling in and mixing mediums. As a big fan of fantasy, myths and legends, it is often the subject of her work and she loves including the mystery and magic of animals with a dash of Surrealism.
Mistwynn
King of the Forest
Old Friends
Banff Trail residents interested in having their work featured can send inquiries or submissions to Terese Mullin at tereseamullin@gmail.com
Public Hearing for ARP Policy and Land Use Amendment – Feb 3
Calling all residents of Banff Trail, you are invited to have your say at the City of Calgary’s “Public Hearing at Council for ARP Policy and Land Use Amendment Applications” on Feb 3rd, 9:30 AM at City Hall.
Please contact development@banfftrailcommunity.ca for more information, questions or concerns.
Featured Community Artist – Charlie Healey
Continuing our local artist series, our next artist is Charlie Healey
Healey is currently studying at The Alberta University of the Arts. You can find her work at charliehealey.com and on Instagram: @charliehealeyphoto.
“Self” and “Brother” as part of a series titled “Family Portraits”
This series showcases the trauma caused by a mother plagued with addiction and how she was eventually overcome by her illness, thus becoming distant from her children. All the photos were once cherished memories but later developed into reminders of the horror that is my mother. In the pictures, my mother looks as if she is looking to bond with her children, but the wire is keeping her from achieving this. The photos now remind me of the trauma and hardships created by my mother which have had an everlasting effect on my siblings and I.
“Self”
“Brother”
Banff Trail residents interested in having their work featured can send inquiries or submissions to Terese Mullin at tereseamullin@gmail.com
Happy Holidays 2019
From all of us at Banff Trail Community Association, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays, and we hope to see you in the New Year!