As we move toward the close of the year, I wanted to share a brief update on the significant efforts and key initiatives that have defined the work of the Board and our staff over the past three months. Protecting Our Programs and Community Health A primary focus has been our strong advocacy to protect… Read more »
We’re very fortunate here in Canada to have access to diverse wildlife – even within city limits. Among the many bird species observable directly from my kitchen window are the winter visitors – Bohemian Waxwings. True to their name, Bohemian Waxwings are free spirits that lead a nomadic lifestyle most of the year, traversing North… Read more »
How Sweet It Is: Pairing Wine with Dessert When you think of serving wine, few people think of pairing it with dessert. However, a properly matched dessert wine can significantly enhance the dining experience. We often spend as much—or more—time preparing dessert than the other courses, so why not try something different and serve wine… Read more »
As the 2025 outdoor season wraps up, we want to take a moment to celebrate another exciting and successful year for Whyte Ridge Soccer. This summer, our Youth Soccer Program saw 12 teams take the field, made up of 192 players—51 girls and 141 boys—across various age groups. These teams were guided by an outstanding group of 33 volunteer coaches and collectively played 168 matches throughout… Read more »
After ten years of coaching, organizing, and championing community soccer in Whyte Ridge, Yevhen Viznytsya is officially hanging up his whistle. From his early days as an assistant coach to leading the entire Mini Soccer program, he’s played a big role in shaping a program that’s grown stronger every year. Read on to find out… Read more »
You’ve ordered a case of wine from one of Canada’s amazing wineries – but what’s the best way to store it? The enemies of wine are heat, light, vibration, humidity, and oxygen. So, you need a way to store wine that minimizes exposure to these elements. Your options range from a simple wine rack to… Read more »
The Whyte Ridge Off‑Leash Dog Park is officially open behind our community centre at 170 Fleetwood Road! This fully fenced, permanent space is ready to welcome pups and their families year-round, with a double-gated entry, shaded benches, waste bins, and enough room for fetch and friendly doggo meetups. The dog park replaces the seasonal winter dog… Read more »
Our pickleball courts have been painted! The nets will be ready to go on Monday. First come first served. Reminder to please clean up after yourself. We do have paddles and balls for rent, see canteen staff for more information.
We are super excited to share that the new dog park is open and ready for business! Just a small walk down the path North of the community centre. It is located near the play ground and the far soccer field. It is also accessible off Cloverwood Rd. Please remember to clean up after your… Read more »
Adrienne Hobbs – U10 Girls Soccer Coach and Mother What inspired you to become a volunteer coach for youth soccer? I never played soccer outside of gym class, so I don’t know much about the game—certainly not about coaching! I was mostly interested in being a support for the team. During Anna’s first season of… Read more »