The Cranston Residents Association 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on:
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In-person at Century Hall
Click the “2025 AGM Registration” button below to register. Only one registration is required per property. All properties in good standing are eligible to vote at the AGM in-person, or through proxy. Proxy votes are to be dropped off at Century Hall, no later then 5pm on Oct 19th to be counted.
There will be a Q&A portion with the Board at the end of the meeting. You are welcome to submit questions ahead of time when you register, and you can also bring your questions to the AGM itself.
AGM 2025 Pre-submitted Questions & Answers
Will there ever been a bridge from doing in cranston riverstone over the bow river other than the one over by the rotary park near stoney trail as it would make it more accessible to get to fish creek park
The Cranston Residents Association does not oversee community development or the planning of infrastructure such as bridges or pathway systems. However, we did reach out to the developer for insight. According to their understanding, the development of any additional bridges would fall under the jurisdiction of The City of Calgary. At this time, they are not aware of any plans for an additional bridge across the Bow River in the Riverstone area.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we recommend contacting The City of Calgary directly through 311 or visiting their website. They would be the appropriate authority to confirm whether any future bridge projects are being considered.
Why are there no more exclusive riverstone events planned anymore as that is why we were ok with the fee uneven distribution.
While we understand that some residents may recall events held in Riverstone in the past, the Cranston Residents Association does not run exclusive events for any particular area within the community. We are one community, and all residents, whether from Riverstone or Upper Cranston, are welcome at all events.
During the early years of Riverstone’s development, prior to the turnover of public spaces, Brookfield Residential managed the parks and amenities in that area. This allowed us to host more events in Riverstone, sometimes even using showhomes or parks that are no longer available. While these events may have taken place in Riverstone, they were always open to all Cranston residents.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were also required to limit event sizes due to provincial restrictions. This led to some smaller, localized events like virtual tastings or mini-park pop-ups. However, these were situational and temporary, not part of an ongoing plan to separate events by sub-community.
Now that the parks in Riverstone are owned and managed by The City of Calgary, we face significantly more restrictions. Running events in city-owned parks requires approval from multiple agencies (Parks, Calgary Police, AHS, Fire, Roads, etc.), and even a single “no” can result in the entire permit being denied. We’ve applied in the past and have often been declined due to anticipated attendance size and requirements like washrooms, hand-wash stations, and limitations on activities (e.g., petting zoos, inflatables, beer gardens).
Because of these challenges, we made the decision to host events at Century Hall, where we have full control of the space and can provide a broader, more engaging experience for all residents without the limitations imposed by third-party approvals.
That said, we do continue to bring some events to Riverstone when possible. For example, we host Neighbours Day in Riverstone each year, as The City temporarily eases park access for events on that date. We also run the Cranston Amazing Race, which changes routes annually and has included Riverstone locations multiple times.
We always strive to provide value to all residents while balancing logistics, cost, and access. We appreciate your understanding and continued participation in community events.
Can we have a motion for the newly elected board to investigate cost, designs, and possibility of putting a new art piece at the top of the hill in the back area of the community center property? (Idea would be to have a photo attraction at the community center, example would be of the arches at Elgin Hill in Mckenzie towne)
Thank you for the creative suggestion, we appreciate residents taking the time to share ideas that aim to enhance the community experience. We will bring this concept forward to the Board for review and discussion.
At this time, the Board is focused on addressing capital projects that require more immediate attention. As our facility continues to age, we are preparing for several significant upcoming expenses such as repairs and replacements to the splash park, playground, major maintenance equipment, and infrastructure like hot water tanks. AC units etc.
While the idea of a community art installation or photo attraction is a great one, and certainly something we can consider in the future, our current priority is to align with the Reserve Fund Study and the long-term capital forecast to ensure that essential assets are maintained and funded appropriately- as outlined as one of the pillars from our Strategic Plan.
Again, thank you for your input, it will be noted and kept in consideration for future planning discussions.
Why wasn't the windmill turned on this year
The windmill feature is connected to The City of Calgary’s water main system, which means we rely on the City to turn on the water each year. The timing of this is determined by the City and is based on their operational priorities.
This year, we submitted the request as usual; however, the windmill was not considered a priority and the window to activate it passed before it was approved. When the water was eventually turned on later in the season, the windmill’s pump unfortunately failed. This is an older system that requires ongoing maintenance, and sourcing replacement parts proved challenging due to its age. By the time the necessary parts arrived, it was too late in the season to have it running before the winter shut-down.
We anticipate that the windmill will be repaired and fully operational again for Spring 2026.
Who is responsible for the pathway for the path coming out of Cranarch Circle to Cranston Avenue?
Thank you for your question. If you’re referring to the pathway located between two houses that connects Cranarch Circle to Cranston Avenue, this is a City of Calgary-owned pathway. As such, maintenance and upkeep, such as snow clearing, surface repairs, and general care are the responsibility of the City.
Since this pathway is located in Upper Cranston, it falls outside the areas maintained by the Cranston Residents Association. The only City-owned pathways we are responsible for, in Upper Cranston, is the one that surrounds Century Hall, as we are required to maintain it in the same way a homeowner is responsible for the sidewalk adjacent to their property, as well as the Art Park, which we own and designated owned decorative corners over by the Windmill.
If you have concerns about the condition or maintenance of the pathway, we recommend contacting the City directly by calling 311 or using the 311 app.
Can anything be done about the generator for the ice rink noise level.
Thank you for your question. We understand that the generator used for the ice rink can be a source of noise, and we’ve done our best to minimize the impact. The generator is already surrounded with materials designed to help reduce noise as much as possible.
Unfortunately, due to the equipment type and the operational requirements of the ice rink, there is no further action we can take at this time to reduce the noise levels.
Can we have someone from the association enquirer about reducing the speed along Cranarch Road to40km or see about crosswalk lights .
Speed limits and crosswalk infrastructure fall under the jurisdiction of The City of Calgary. While the Cranston Residents Association does not have a mandate to liaise with the City on these types of municipal matters, the Cranston Community Association (CCA) does.
The CCA is a volunteer-led group that advocates on behalf of residents regarding issues such as traffic concerns, crosswalk safety, playground maintenance, and more. We recommend reaching out to them directly to express your concern, they can help facilitate communication with the City and potentially support initiatives like speed reduction or enhanced crosswalk safety.
You can find more information or get in touch with the Cranston Community Association through their website.