Events

Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival

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Mark your calendars and plan to join in the festivities at the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival which runs from September 23 to September 27, 2015.  Currently there are 27 balloons registered.   This is the 3rd year for this event and it is growing every year.

The Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championship is being held in conjunction with this event and the winner will be eligible to compete in the World Hot Air Balloon Championships to be held in Saga, Japan in November 2016.

The committee is looking for volunteers to serve as crew members for visiting pilots, measuring teams, crowd control, etc.  If you are willing and able please contact the organizing committee. (Info on event FaceBook page) Volunteers are especially needed for week days.  What better way to learn more about sport ballooning than participating in this event.

 

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New PZ in Calgary Area

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Ralph Klein Park, located on 84th St. and 144 Ave. SE is now a prohibited zone (PZ).  Please do not attempt to land in this conservation area.

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Langdon Noise Restrictions

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Rocky View County has a noise by-law that prohibits making any noise in a public park prior to 7:00 am weekdays and 9:00 am weekends and holidays.  Since Langdon is located in Rocky View County this restriction applies to the park we use to launch our balloons in Langdon.

As we are playing in their backyard, please keep this bylaw in mind when planning your summer flying.

Detailed info on this bylaw:  Rocky View Noise-Bylaw

 

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CBC 2015 New Year’s Flight and Brunch

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About 30 club members and friends met at the Chestermere Community Centre for our annual New Year’s Flight and Brunch.  6 Balloons flew late in the morning for gentle flight ending in and around Langdon.  Pilots, passengers and crews then headed back to the CCC for a delicious hot brunch and of course the usual champagne toast.   Thanks to Karalee Coleman for the photos.

7200 Four balloons 7168 Happy Passengers

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2015 Club Calendar now available

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The new 2015 Calgary Balloon Club calendar is now available for purchase.  They will be available for sale at the next general meeting, Drumheller Happening weekend and at the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River.

Contact Cat Talon if you wish to purchase this latest edition.

2015 Calendar

 

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Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival – Sept. 24 -28, 2014

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The second annual Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival promises to be an exciting time with lots of  hot air balloons and a number of different and exciting activities all happening on the same weekend.  At least 22 balloons from Europe, the US and Canada are expected to participate this year.  Come and see these colourful airships and their pilots compete over 4 days for the Canadian Western Championship.

Once again The Heritage Inn in High River in High River will host and be the home base for all ballooning events.  Rooms are still available and can be booked by calling the Inn at (403) 652-3834.  Mention the balloon event and receive a discount on your room.

For more information on the Balloon Festival check out their Facebook page. Want to become more involved and learn more about hot air balloons, then sign up to volunteer at the event.  No experience necessary.  Details can be found on their Facebook page.  Also check out their website.

There are also a number of other family orientated activities also planned for the same weekend:

– Alberta Cultural Days – Various locations in High River. Sept. 26-Sept.28

– The 12th annual River City Classic Car Show n Shine – Sunday Sept. 28.  This event brings show cases up t0 1000 or more antique, classic and one of a kind cars, trucks and motorcycles to downtown High River.  Times – 10:00 to 4:00

– Foothills Flying Club 2014 Fall Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast.  Times 8:00 to 11:00 Sunday Sept. 28 at the High River Airport.

See you in High River.