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It’s our 75th Anniversary this year!

March 18, 2024

What is now the Winston Heights-Mountview Community Association was first formally incorporated on December 6th, 1949 as the Winston Heights Community Association.  Our community has changed so much over the decades, starting from the initial settlement of Mountview in 1909, the establishment of Winston Heights for veterans returning from World War II, merger of Winston Heights and Mountview in 1963, growth into the Merrill Park and Midfield Park areas, and more recently redevelopment of the neighbourhood for new, young families.  The WHMCA has grown and changed over that time too.  The initial hall was built in the early 1950s and was added to into the 1990s.  The halls have hosted many parties and events for your community ever since.  The WHMCA has also built gardens, skating rinks, playgrounds, and been a liaison with the City of Calgary.

Would you like to help with the 75th anniversary celebrations?  We are setting up a committee to plan for a memorable event in June.  Help us create the fun and contact Carolyn Slipp <events@winstonheights.ca> to join.



WHMCA Casino Volunteer Sign-up 2024

March 1, 2024

Winston Heights – Mountview Community Association needs volunteers for our casino on Saturday March 23rd and Sunday March 24th at the ELBOW RIVER CASINO

No experience is necessary! We are looking for volunteers for a number of positions. The following is a description of the duties of each volunteer and you can sign-up for a time slot 


Volunteer with the Centennial Garden Committee

February 29, 2024

We have a very beautiful flower garden in front of our community hall that is maintained by volunteers.  Our community budgets some funds for ongoing maintenance and planting and slowely but surely we have been adding perennials to fill in the garden.  In 2023 we were able to add a few more annuals both in pots and in the garden for that constant colour.  We were even successful growing a few plants from seed.  We are very proud of our community gardens and hope you have opportunities to wonder through the area or take a seat and just relax. 

Knowing we have many dedicated gardeners in our community, we wanted to reach out to ask; if you are planting seedlings for this coming spring, can you add a few extra to help us to further beautify our garden?  If this is something you wish to do please touch base and we will arrange to pick them up in order to plant them after the May long weekend.  

If you wish to volunteer in our Centennial garden and adopt a section please get in touch with Marcia at centennialgarden@winstonheights.ca



55+ Community Party

Join us on Wednesday, December 13 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for live music, great snacks, and holiday cheer!

Members: Free | Non-members: $5


A Big Thank You

We are thrilled to have had such a wonderful turnout for this year‘s Santa Breakfast!

Over 225 smiling faces joined us for a pancake breakfast, hayrides and a visit with Santa.

We can‘t make events like this happen without the help of so many volunteers. From our cooks, to servers and helpers with Santa and so many others, we can‘t do this without you!

Thank you so very much for lending your time. To all those who donated bake sale items, thank you! Over $300 was raised to further benefit Mamas for Mamas!

We have already had donations come in for The Giving Tree in support of Mamas for Mamas.

Thank you for the support!


Santa is Coming to Town!

November 8, 2023

Join us for a festive Saturday on December 2nd, from 9 am to 12 pm, at the community hall, where we have a delightful pancake breakfast, hayrides, and a special visit from Santa.

This year, “The Giving Tree” initiative is thrilled to partner with Mamas for Mamas, a remarkable charity that supports Calgary families in need.

Support Mamas for Mamas by either bringing an item to the Santa Breakfast or selecting an ornament from The Giving Tree at the event and dropping it off later. Accepted items include

  • New Toys
  • Stocking Stuffers
  • Wipes, Diapers
  • Winter Clothing
  • Canned or Dry Goods

Indulge your sweet tooth and back a great cause by contributing to our bake sale, a part of “The Giving Tree” initiative for Mamas for Mamas. To contribute baked goods, please contact bakesale@winstonheights.ca or call Samantha Nicastro at 403-619-5149. Drop off your baked goods on December 1st between 4 – 8 pm at the community hall, and kindly provide a list of ingredients with your contribution.

This year, we kindly ask attendees to register in advance. The event is free for current members and children under 12, and $10 for non-members.

We rely on community support, so if you can spare some time, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift.


Next Quiz Night: November 24

October 3, 2023

Join us for another evening of brain-teasing fun at our Quiz Night on November 24 Doors open at 7:00 PM and Quiz Night begins at 7:30 PM! Gather your friends, family, or neighbours and form a team of up to 6 people for an unforgettable night of trivia excitement.

The event will feature a cash bar, so you can sip on your favorite beverages as you strategize and compete.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to test your knowledge, bond with your team, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Grab your friends and reserve your spot for Quiz Night on November 24th. We can’t wait to see who will emerge as the ultimate trivia champions!


Community Clean Up: Saturday, September 16

July 21, 2023

9AM – 2PM

Parking lot, Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre, 520-27 Ave NE

Winston Heights-Mountview’s COMMUNITY CLEANUP, in partnership with the City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services and Community Strategies, is back! Do some deep fall cleaning, help reduce waste in our landfills and support community organizations with recyclable donations. The event is FREE and everyone is welcome to participate.

Volunteers Needed!
24 volunteers are needed to ensure this event’s success. If you can help on Sept 16 for 3 hours, please sign up. It’s a great way to spend a few hours working outdoor with your neighbours. Volunteers will not be asked to lift more than they are able. We have a few spots for volunteers with physical limitations.

We provide all safety equipment as well as coffee, snacks and a hot lunch for vendors and volunteers. You can sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/3RPFH. If you have questions, contact Suzanne at 403-276- 5474 or volunteers@winstonheights.ca.

New This Year!
We hope to help up to 10 community residents who may be seniors, physically challenged, without a vehicle or just unable to get stuff to the hall by picking up items from their houses. For this, we need one volunteer with a truck. All items must be at ground level and no pianos will be picked up. If you would like a pickup on Sept 16, call Suzanne at 403-276-5474.


The City of Calgary has made two important changes since the last time we held this event. IT WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ORGANICS AND RECYCABLES. It recommends that all recyclables which don’t fit into our blue bins be taken to the 16 th Ave. Depot (across the road from the Fanning Centre). Organics which don’t fit into our green bins are to be taken to a landfill.

Below are our vendors and a list of ACCEPTED and NOT ACCEPTED items.

PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE HALL.

City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services and Community Strategies – GARBAGE

  • Recreational products
  • Mattresses
  • Toilets
  • Lumber from old fences & decks
  • Furniture up to 6′ (desks, chairs, sofas)
  • Unique items (garden gnomes, clocks, taxidermy items)

Metal Recycling

  • Barbeques (no propane tank)
  • Lawnmowers w/ gas & oil removed
  • Tables & chairs
  • Bikes
  • Bed frames
  • Tin cans
  • Car parts
  • Swing sets
  • Tools
  • Chains, hardware, pipe & wire
  • Shelving
  • Washers & dryers
  • Fridges & freezers w/$15 fee for Freon

Electronics Recycling

  • Home Theatre equipment
  • Office Electronics
  • Laptops, e-readers
  • Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers

Gently Used Clothing & Household Goods

  • Bed frames, box springs & mattresses
  • Clothing
  • Dressers
  • Couches & other furniture (in good condition)
  • Underwear
  • Household Miscellaneous
  • Kitchen tables & chairs
  • Linens & towels
  • Toasters & other small appliances
  • Toothbrushes & travel-sized hygiene products

Action Tyre – Car Batteries, Tires

6th Calgary St. Barnabas Scout Group – Beverage Recycling

NOTED: Items not accepted by City of Calgary or Vendors

  • Aerosol
  • Ammunition or explosives
  • Anti-freeze
  • Asbestos
  • Bear Spray
  • Bio-Hazardous Waste
  • Cardboard
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders (propane bottles & tanks)
  • Flourescent light bulbs & fixtures
  • Glass of any kind (inlc. glass hutches)
  • Household Batteries (alkaline)
  • Large office furniture
  • Liquids of any kind (cooking oil, gas, paint, chemicals)
  • Loose media (VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs)
  • Medical waste, medications
  • Paint, glue, solvents, chemicals
  • Railway ties
  • Scrap w/led, sludge, raido-active, mercury
  • Thermostats & smoke detectors
  • Yard waste (sod, dirt, etc.)

TAKE HAZARDOUS WASTE TO A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE LOCATION. SEE CALGARY.CA