Winter 2010 Prairie View Community Association

About PVCA

Prairie View Community Association provides programs that make our local community safe, fun and enriching for all.

We run programs for all ages and interests. Programs run in the past include sports and fitness classes, craft classes, babysitting and dance.

For information about program availability, call 352-3265 and leave your name and number and someone will return your call.

These programs are possible through the efforts of our volunteers, people like yourself, who generously give their time on the executive. The time commitment can be as little as one hour a month. Please call any Executive Member to find out more about volunteering. We'd love to hear from you.

We are always looking for volunteers. Volunteer opportunities of all types are available. We are currently in need of a Program Coordinator

History

The Prairie View Neighborhood is a family-orientated residential area situated on the City limits in the central northwest sector of the City between Ring Road on the north and the CN railyards to the south. It is a westward extension of development from Normanview West.

The neighborhood developed rapidly during the 1971-1985 period. Housing type is predominately single-detached (88 per cent) with the remainder being apartment buildings. Additional land is also available for development over the next 5-10 years.

Population levels are still increasing with new residential development and family formation. Population increased significantly from 1991 to 1996, growing by 6.3 per cent. The two largest age groups include the 35-44 year and 5-19 year age groups.

Volunteers

There are approximately 14 volunteer members who are interested in local concerns and with providing a wide variety of programs and activities for people of all ages. All Executive Members are volunteers and the Prairie View Community Association is a non-profit organization.

Meetings

The Prairie View Community Association meets once each month. An invitation is extended to all residents of the area to attend the meetings. The meetings are held 7 pm at McLurg School. Call an Executive Member to find out when the next meeting is.

Membership

A family membership card entitles you and your family to participate in the programs provided by our Community Association and programs sponsored by other Community Associations, Zone Boards and affiliated groups throughout the city. One current membership is required per family/year.