Bridgeland Betty

The @cityofcalgary is developing the preliminary design to improve the bridge that crosses Memorial Drive, connects to the C-train & could be potentially another connection point to St. Patrick's island! Have your say on this project here: engage.calgary.ca/BRbridge #yyc

Thur, June 6 1-3pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info buff.ly/498YGSp #YYCheritage #historicalplace #cityofCalgary

Tue, May 14 1-3pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info buff.ly/498YGSp #YYCheritage #historicalbuilding #heritage #albertaheritage #YYC

Happy 65th Birthday to @PaulGross_! If you were born at the CGH, hop on the hashtag bandwagon so we can commemorate you as well! Whether today is your birthday or not! For more info about the project: buff.ly/498YGSp #calgarygeneralhospitalkids

Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. ~Corrie Ten Boom Help us preserve the memories of the Calgary General Hospital to guide the future of health care and our community. For more info: buff.ly/498YGSp To donate: buff.ly/4aEgJ3M

Wed, Apr 24 7-9pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info buff.ly/498YGSp #YYChistory #YYCheritage #calgarygeneralhospital #history #YYC

Oh so many lives got started at the General! “When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments – tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become.” ~ Louis Pasteur For more info: buff.ly/498YGSp To donate: buff.ly/4aEgJ3M

Each considered the best in its time, you can see the difference 104 years can make and yet there are many similarities. For more info: buff.ly/498YGSp To donate: buff.ly/4aEgJ3M Choose the Calgary General Hospital Commemoration from the project list.

This wall in Murdoch Park is the only evidence that Calgary’s largest hospital ever existed in Bridgeland… hear more about plans to tell the story of ‘the General’. Read the story: buff.ly/3xg53Wk To donate: buff.ly/4aEgJ3M

Thur, Mar 14 1-3pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info buff.ly/498YGSp #YYChistory #calgarygeneralhospital #historicalbuilding #YYC

Mon, Mar 4 7-9pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info buff.ly/498YGSp #YYCheritage #calgarygeneralhospital #albertaheritage

We are excited to share this new @HistoricaCanada #HeritageMinute celebrating Normie Kwong. Born & raised in Bridgeland, sports and friendship with other immigrant kids was a big part of his early life. We are proud that one of our local parks has been named Normie Kwong Park.

Tue, Feb 13 1-3pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Avenue NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and greater Calgary. More info: buff.ly/498YGSp #YYChistory #calgarygeneralhospital #albertaheritage

114 years ago today, the Calgary General Hospital opened in Bridgeland-Riverside! This was Phase 3 of the hospital. Previously, it had been located both in the SE and SW of the city. @CityofCalgary #YYChistory #albertaheritage #canadianhistory #calgarymedical

Mon, Jan 29 1pm - 3pm Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre 917 Centre Ave NE Learn about the impact the Calgary General Hospital had on Bridgeland-Riverside and Calgary. For more info, go to buff.ly/498YGSp #YYChistory #YYCheritage #albertaheritage #cityofCalgary

We are very excited to be partnering with @CalgaryPolice launching a Community Engagement Link at the BRCA community hall. Residents can stop in to chat with officers, ask questions, and chat about concerns. Wednesdays 10am-3pm.

Bridgeland-Riverside Community is selling Bridgela LaLand merch, fundraising for our activities, programs & events. brcacalgary.org #bridgelandsign #iykyk

Check out our new Bridgela La Land merch #IYKYK www.brcacalgary.coyote tshirt.ca Proceeds go towards BRCA programs and activities.

Sadly, we've had to delay our Park Naming Celebration today due to things beyond our control. In the meantime, you'll find these beautiful rocks in the parks with the new names. We're looking forward to celebrating with you in the Spring 2024. cbc.ca/amp/1.6973502

River Valley Engagement Join in the conversation about the future of YYC river valleys – visit Calgary.ca/RiverValleys for more information & share your thoughts by June 5.

Our President spoke with @GlobalCalgary about the latest on the Bridgeland sign, watch it online here: globalnews.ca/news/9452555/c… #yyc