Edgemont Community Association

What Edgemont Community Association does

Edgemont Community Association (ECA) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit community association established in the early 1980s to serve residents of the Edgemont neighborhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta. ECA operates the Edgemont Community Centre at 33 Edgevalley Circle NW, managing indoor facilities (Panorama Room, Mountain View Room, Northrock Room, Board Room, Gymnasium, and Commercial Kitchen) for rental and programmatic use, as well as outdoor amenities including a free public ice rink in John Laurie Park, a disc golf course, and community pathways. The association delivers a broad portfolio of programs spanning childcare (preschool, before/after school care), kids and youth activities (sports, dance, arts, scouting), adult fitness and sports leagues, seniors programs, summer camps, multicultural services, and community events such as Winter Market and Frost Fest. It also runs the ELM (Enhanced Landscape Maintenance) beautification program funded by a dedicated Special Tax Levy of $86.52 per Edgemont residential property annually.

Name

Edgemont Community Association

Legal name

Edgemont Community Association

Website

https://edgemont.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edgemont Community Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization founded in the early 1980s that operates the Edgemont Community Centre and outdoor amenities for residents of Edgemont in northwest Calgary, delivering recreational programs, childcare, community events, landscape maintenance, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE), Garden Cleanups & Debris Removal (Bed-focused) (HSAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Community recreation programs
• Facility rental services
• Youth sports programs
• Licensed childcare programs
• Community event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Community membership sales provide revenue to support ECA programs and facilities including the free-to-use ice rink.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from Panorama Room, Mountain View Room, Northrock Room, Board Room, Gymnasium, and Commercial Kitchen to community groups and organizations.
3. Program Fees: Various programs generate revenue through participant fees such as $2 drop-in for pickleball, $35 for sip and paint events, and $10 for kids art classes.
4. Casino Funds: Volunteer-supported casino events generate funds for rink maintenance and community programs. Casino volunteers receive recognition for supporting these fundraising efforts.
5. Donations and Grants: Accepts monetary donations for Holiday Hamper Program and community outreach. Receives city, provincial, and federal capital grants. Special Tax Levy ($86.52/year per Edgemont residential property) funds the ELM program.
6. Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events and programs in exchange for recognition and increased community presence. Examples include Lamb Halladay Real Estate (Winter Market sponsor), Matthew Halladay (Frost Fest sponsor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edgemont Community Association is a volunteer-driven, non-profit community association that provides recreational programs, licensed childcare, summer camps, facility rentals, community events, and a free outdoor ice rink to residents of the Edgemont neighbourhood in northwest Calgary. It also runs the Enhanced Landscape Maintenance (ELM) beautification program funded by a dedicated Special Tax Levy of $86.52 per residential property per year, and the annual Holiday Hamper program supporting families in need.

Product overview

Edgemont Community Association (ECA) is a non-profit community organization that offers a diverse portfolio of programs and services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include community centre facilities management, an ELM (Enhanced Landscape Maintenance) program for beautification, childcare services (preschool and before/after school care), summer camps, kids and youth programs (sports, dance, arts, scouting), fitness and sports activities, facility rentals, community events (Winter Market, Frost Fest, movie nights), and a Holiday Hamper Program for families in need. ECA also maintains a free outdoor ice rink and sells community memberships. The organization operates through partnerships with the City of Calgary and uses third-party platforms for membership management and event scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Free community ice rink serving Edgemont and adjacent communities since early 1980s, maintained by 12+ volunteers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foothills LandscapingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscaping contractor responsible for summer flower displays, fall cleanup, and ongoing maintenance of community green spaces. Works closely with ELM committee to maintain Edgemont's appearance.
• EdenscapescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigns and maintains winter displays in Edgemont planters and parks. Crews work from mid-November through early December.
• City of CalgarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides joint use agreement for community centre, water supply for ice rink, support for ELM program, and collaborates on various community projects including the native plant restoration pilot project.
• ELM Partner CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Calgary communities with ELM (Enhanced Landscape Maintenance) programs. ECA works with other communities to share implementation strategies and advocate for equitable program opportunities.
• Mavericks FootballminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated sports organization using ECA facilities and programs.
• Calgary Northside SoccerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompetitive indoor and outdoor soccer organization affiliated with ECA.
• North Central Basketball ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBasketball organization affiliated with ECA through Calgary Minor Basketball Association.
• Lamb Halladay Real EstateminorOthersLocal real estate business that sponsored the Winter Market event.
• Matthew Halladay (Real Estate)minorOthersLocal realtor and Edgemont resident who sponsored Frost Fest event, providing free hot chocolate and Timbits.
• Crowfoot FastballminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated sports organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Club of Calgary: Calgary nonprofit providing youth programming, childcare, and after-school services that partially overlap with ECA's kids/youth offerings. Differs in mission focus (youth development) and serves broader Calgary geographies.

Direct peers

• Varsity Community Association: Calgary NW community association delivering recreation, sports, and community programming to Varsity residents. Comparable in scale, revenue mix, and reliance on volunteer governance and City of Calgary joint use arrangements.
• Ranchlands Community Association: Calgary NW community association providing programs, facility rentals, and outdoor amenities to Ranchlands residents. Same geographic market as Edgemont and similar membership-based nonprofit operating model.
• Brentwood Community Association: Calgary community association serving the Brentwood neighbourhood with recreation programs, facility rentals, and community events. Directly comparable operating model to ECA — volunteer board, community centre, seasonal programming, and tax-levy-funded enhancements.
• Dalhousie Community Association: Calgary NW community association offering recreation programs, facility rentals, and community events to Dalhousie residents. Closely mirrors ECA in scope, volunteer structure, and revenue mix including membership and program fees.
• Arbour Lake Community Association: Calgary community association offering recreation programs, rink/outdoor facilities, and community centre rentals. Operates with a comparable volunteer-board structure and serves a defined residential catchment.
• Silver Springs Community Association: Calgary community association running programs, facility rentals, and community events in the Silver Springs neighbourhood. Shares ECA's nonprofit membership model and multi-generational program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Calgary: Regional nonprofit offering recreation, childcare, and community programming across Calgary. Competes for similar member households and program registrations but operates at a larger, multi-facility scale rather than a single-neighbourhood catchment.
• Calgary Board of Education: Public school board with joint use arrangements and school liaison roles supporting ECA programs (Before/After School Care, school liaisons). Broader institutional player with overlapping community-service mandate across Calgary.
• City of Calgary Community Services: Municipal body that holds joint use agreements with ECA and provides infrastructure, water, and grant support. Functions as an enabling incumbent in the community recreation space but at city-wide scale rather than neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood delivery.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EdgemontCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/edgemontcommunityassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgemontcommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edgemont-community-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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