History of RCA

1987

The first issue of Riverbend Review (the official community newsletter) was published and delivered to 800 homes on Feb 25, 1987

The first community association meeting was held on March 4, 1987 at Ogden United Church. The interim executive were (left to right):

Riverbend Community Association was formally established on May 4, 1987 under the first President -Tim Spielman


The very first RCA members were Dave and Linda McWilliam

100 households purchased the membership 

1988-1990

1991

Looking from 18th Street where the community centre is currently located

Looking towards 18th Street from the current community centre parking lot

President Dan Morris is very excited to kick off the construction

1992

Aerial view of the community centre site

1993

May-Flagpoles were dedicated to celebrate wonderful community volunteers

1994

2007

RCA celebrated 20th Anniversary

Read Calgary Herald article from 27 Sept 2007

2012

RCA Celebrated 25th Anniversary

2017

RCA Celebrated 30th Anniversary

2018

2019

2020

2019-20 Annual Report.pdf

2021

-its green spaces and trees

-the Bow River and its connection with the community

-the pine trees also represent houses in the community

2022