About SHCA

Established in 1986, fostering community in Signal Hill

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a caring, fun, livable, and safe community. We engage residents and businesses to enhance the quality of life in our neighbourhood.

Signal Hill encompasses approximately 14,000 residents across Richmond Hill, Sienna Hills, and surrounding neighbourhoods between 17 Avenue, Sarcee Trail, Glenmore Trail, and 69 Street SW.

The area features Battalion Park Elementary School, shopping centres, restaurants, Westside Recreational Centre, and over 20 km of paved biking and walking trails.

Signal Hill community

Signal Hill Community Map & Profile

Since 1986, Signal Hill Community has grown to include the neighbourhoods of Richmond Hill, Sienna Hills, and more, nestled between 17 Avenue, Sarcee Trail, Glenmore Trail, and 69 Street SW. With around 14,000 people who call the community home, it's a lively hub in Calgary with many facilities.

See Signal Hill Profile

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is the driving force behind our community's vision and progress. Composed of passionate individuals deeply committed to enriching the lives of our residents, our Board of Directors steer our initiatives, upholding community values for Signal Hill. Safety, diversity, and a whole lot of laughter make this community home-sweet-home for those from all walks of life.

Ronald Waters

Ronald Waters

President

Chen Deng

Chen Deng

Vice President

Rachelle Karski

Rachelle Karski

Treasurer

Aroop Rayu

Aroop Rayu

Social Director

Terry McGuire

Terry McGuire

Property & Facilities

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Technical Director

John Lamacchia

John Lamacchia

Development Director

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Administrative Coordinator

Elected Officials

Our elected officials play a vital role in representing the interests of Signal Hill residents. Committed to serving our community, these dedicated individuals collaborate with local authorities, advocate for our needs, and work tirelessly to ensure that our voices are heard at various levels of governance. Check out the City of Calgary's website for more information on Ward 6.

John Pantazopoulos

John Pantazopoulos

Councillor (Ward 6)

Patricia Bolger

Patricia Bolger

Public School Trustee

Mike Ellis

Mike Ellis

MLA Calgary West

Lori Lovenlii

Lori Lovenlii

Catholic School Trustee

David McKenzie

David McKenzie

Member of Parliament

About Our Member of Parliament

David McKenzie has more than 30 years of experience as a lawyer, foreign service officer, corporate director, and community volunteer.

David has been heavily involved in conservative politics for many years — including 9 years as a Director of the Calgary Signal Hill Conservative Association (4 of which he served as President), and many years on the Calgary-West and Calgary-Bow UCP Constituency Associations. He has chaired and acted as legal counsel for various nomination and election campaigns and acted as Chief Returning Officer for several election processes over the course of his time in politics. He is a widely respected volunteer, frequently entrusted with leadership roles within the conservative movement.

David is a proud father to 2 adult children and has lived in the Signal Hill riding for more than 20 years.

Constituency Office: 403-292-6666

Want to Know What's In Store For SHCA?

Download our 2019–2020 SHCA Business Plan to learn about our collaborative efforts, strategic initiatives, and community engagement, where we aim to enhance the quality of life for those who call Signal Hill home.

Download Business Plan (PDF)

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Our Community In Action

A glimpse of life in Signal Hill — events, neighbours, and moments shared by our members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about Signal Hill? You're in the right place! Here are some answers to the most common queries our community gets. If your question isn't answered, please contact us.

What's the cost of a community membership?

A membership costs $20 for a Signal Hill resident and $30 for a non-resident. You can learn more about our memberships here, or purchase a membership at getcommunal.com.

How often are community events held?

We try to have a community event once every two months, but this all depends on weather and volunteers.

When is the Community Association's Annual General Meeting typically held?

The AGM is held after the completion of the audited financial statements. It typically occurs the second week of November. All are welcome to attend but only registered members can vote. If you wish to become a registered member, please do so here.

What type of work do Board Members do?

Board members are tasked with the management, maintenance and financial oversight of the community assets. For us those mostly involves management of the Hockey and leisure skating rinks for use all year round as well as the park to the North East.

What type of weekly commitment is it to be a Board Member?

This is dependent on the role within the directors. As an example, for Treasurer you can expect to spend 4-10 hours a month (including the monthly board meeting). For Secretary, this could be 4-10 hours also between creating an agenda for monthly meetings, taking notes during meetings, and providing the minutes to the board after the meeting.

What type of suggestions, concerns and issues can be addressed by the board?

Community development and engagement are the main priorities of the SHCA. We're always open to suggestions on events and programs that could be hosted in our community.

If I have concerns about potholes, crosswalks, who should those be directed to?

All enquiries such as these should be directed to 311. You are more than welcome to engage the SHCA for assistance and we can bring it to the larger board for discussion, however these items are city related and need to go through the proper process to be discussed and actioned.

What are ways I can get involved with the Community Association?

The SHCA tries to put on as many events as we can with the limited volunteers that connect with us. Becoming a volunteer is a great way to help support these programs and events. The board is always looking for volunteers for a wide variety of roles from directors, rink coordinators and casino volunteers to name a few. To help with volunteering, please sign up here or specify your interests while registering as a member.

How can I get involved in community volunteering?

You can check out more information about volunteering here or sign up here.

What types of volunteer opportunities are available?

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available throughout the year, anywhere from being on the board, to helping with our events such as skate night, Easter egg hunt or movie night.

Is there a minimum time commitment for volunteering?

This really depends on the activity that we're hosting, it could be a simple hour at an event, or an hour or more a week helping organize an event or being a board member.