Welcome to Inglewood Community Association Website
Welcome to the website of the Inglewood Community Association, a 100% volunteer managed organization, based in the community of Inglewood, Calgary, Alberta Canada. In these pages you will find news, events and updates from residents and board members alike.
The following articles are the most recently posted items in the site; you can preview the article by clicking the title, and then click through to the full article.
Please note that this site has currently been released as a "Beta" version, and is still being worked on, so certain things might not quite work the way they are intended. However please feel free to email me directly with any comments or suggestions - Tobias Crichton; communications@icacalgary.com
News
2009/2010 Ice Rink Schedule
2009 December 21st
Well, the rinks are now up and running, the nets are out and the lights are on the timer. We will continue to increase the thickness of the ice as time and Mother Nature allows, as it's still not quite as thick as we'd like yet.
read full storyMembership Registration Form
2009 October 21st
It's that time of year again! Join the ICA or renew your existing membership today, and get involved your your local community association. Fill out our online form to keep our contact list up to date.
read full storyBest Wishes Hal!
2009 October 1st
Hal Ladner, local artist and longtime supporter of the Inglewood Newsletter, has been hospitalized. His recovery is steady; he is expected to be in hospital for three months. We wish him a speedy recovery and our very best wishes.
read full storyKudos for A-1 Carline Muffler
2009 October 1st
I am writing to let you know of the fantastic customer service I recieved from one of your advertisers, A-1 Carline Muffler. I had taken my car in for a pre vacation oil change to another facility. They told me I had an oil leak and needed a new oil pan bolt as the one in my vehicle was likely to cause a leak
read full storyStarbucks leaves bad taste in my mouth
2009 October 1st
Up front let me say I have nothing against Starbucks as a business, in fact I admire them, they built from the ground up and have become big business. But they don't belong in Inglewood.
read full storyInglewood Transit Study
2009 September 3rd
The City of Calgary has commissioned AECOM Canada (an engineering and planning consulting company) to carry out a transportation planning study for both 9 Avenue SE in Inglewood and 17 Avenue SE in Forest Lawn. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of locating a bus rapid transit route on these two streets. It will also address the needs for cyclists/pedestrians, truck traffic as well as ...
read full storyNo Stars for Starbucks
2009 September 3rd
I watched the renovation of the new Starbucks corner with mixed emotions. On the one hand, the corner was getting a facelift and a patio. On the other hand, Inglewood can now count itself among the 16,000 locations in the world with a Starbucks; there's a thrill. This Starbucks is about as generic as you can get. I am really disappointed in the ICA for approving a chain of this magnitude in our hood. I can only hope it will not be frequented by Calgarians because it is too ubiquitous and an independent will soon take over.
read full storyLocal Handyman a Community Asset
2009 September 3rd
When my husband and I were looking for someone to redo our basement bathroom, we were stumped. We asked all our neighbors and no one seemed to know anyone of any quality...
read full storyNewsletter Archive Completed
2009 August 25th
At long last, a comprehensive PDF archive has been completed, and is now ready in the "About The ICA" Section - link directly by clicking here
read full storyBecoming an Inglewood Mom
2009 August 25th
Thank you to all that shared a common interest in the article I wrote in July. It is an interesting journey being a mom and it is one that is made even more engaging by getting to write about it. As a result of your interest, I have been asked to contribute a few more articles. My last article was about how ideal it is to be an Inglewood mom, this article will be about what it took to get me to this point (don't worry - I'll keep it suitable for readers of all ages!)
read full storyCurrent Newsletter
Here's a link to a PDF copy of the most recent printed newsletter.