July 21,2010

The Calgary Flames and the Flames Foundation for Life are joining the Calgary Centennial Arenas expansion team to assist in the construction of the third arena at the facility.

The Calgary Flames and the Flames Foundation for Life announced today that they have made a $1 million contribution to Calgary Centennial Arenas as part of their ongoing commitment to the community. In addition, the facility will be renamed the Flames Community Arenas.
“For over 30 years now, this community has supported the Calgary Flames and the Flames Foundation for Life,” says President and CEO Ken King “which has offered us the privilege, opportunity and responsibility to give back.  This expansion project will offer much needed ice time for local residents.”

“The Flames and the Flames Foundation for Life has knitted itself into the fabric of Southern Alberta communities,” says Brian Fleming, Chair of the Centennial Expansion Steering Committee. “SWAS is very pleased to have a passionate and committed partner join the Civic, Provincial and Federal governments as partners in our Building Goals, Building Community project.”  

Through various initiatives, the Calgary Flames Hockey Club and their charitable arm; the Flames Foundation for Life are committed to education, medical research, health, amateur sports and recreation.

The Southwest Arena Society (SWAS) is the owner and operator of the Centennial Arenas, which is a public facility open to all without preference. The SWAS mission is to meet the growing and shifting needs of the community by providing a long term sustainable recreation facility for all Calgarians.

“With the extremely generous donation of the Calgary Flames and the Flames Foundation for Life we are closer to our fundraising goal and the reality of a new arena. We need your ideas, volunteerism and dollars to help to raise the remaining funds to complete the project”.
To provide all users, parents and fans an opportunity to be part of this exciting project we are looking for volunteers from Trails West, Glenlake, Mount Royal and the greater community to assist with the FLAMES COMMUNITY ARENAS BUILDING GOALS BUILDING COMMUNITY Fundraising Phase.

To volunteer please contact Devin Chaterjee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Trails West Hockey Association at trailswesthockey.com or Glenlake Hockey Association at glenlakehockey.com and follow the "contact" tabs” to the volunteer coordinator or board representative.

Dear Residents of the Shaganappi Community:

Our Block watch Program has changed to be more community specific to the needs of the different neighbourhoods in Calgary. Our website is updated and I would like to talk to you about how you can utilize this tool to stay connected with neighbours. As I see in our database there are 5 members for the Shaganappi Community registered. If you find a group or more residents willing to listen to our changes or have a crime prevention brain storming session together please let me know and I will come out to your Community.

Please feel free to call me anytime.  Thanks & have a great day!

Andreas Brunthaler, Program Coordinator, Calgary Community Block Watch
Suite 208, 1609 - 14 St. S.W., Calgary/AB  T3C 1E4
Ph.  403 509 2565, Fax 403 509 2567

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Tell your community's story as part of our 50th Anniversary 1961-2011

We are putting together a history of Calgary's Communities and we need your help!

My name is James Paton, I am the researcher/photojournalist working with the Federation of Calgary Communities on our 50th anniversary magazine project.

Currently we are looking to gather any Photographs dating back from the 1900's all the way up to present day Calgary. We are specifically looking for photographs that depict your community's history including old pictures of community buildings or simply pictures that you believe tell your community's story.

Also, we are looking to gain first-hand knowledge about Calgary's history. In order to do this we are looking for people that would be willing to speak about life in Calgary over the past 60 years. If you or someone you know would like to contribute please contact the Federation.

This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the history of your community and your help in this project would be much appreciated.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

James Paton
403-870-9923
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