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MAY 2012
YOUR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
THE
INSIDE EDGE
BRINGING EDGEMONT RESIDENTS TOGETHER
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Edgemont Community Association
33 Edgevalley Circle NW, T3A 4X1
Phone 403-239-1211  Fax 403-547-5799
Email edgemont@telus.net  Web www.edgemont.ab.ca
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Board & Staff
Henry Chan
Walter Wakula
Mamta Deshwar
Barb Elms
Bev Johnson
Elspeth Kirk
Ken Kirkpatrick
Wally Loose
Tariq Malik
Chelanne Murphy
Vasanth Ranganathan
Christine Rutledge
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Well, this is a bit awkward! Is it
presumptuous of me to write the
President’s Message? Who knows
what will have happened at the
AGM? As the Inside Edge is delivered to Edgemont
homes, I may still be President, or I may be Past
President. One thing that’s for sure, no one else is going
to write this column this month, so here I go. We have a
good news / bad news situation here. Where do I start?
Let’s go with the good stuff. This is a reminder of
the good things that are happening in the next few
months at Edgemont Community Centre. On May 5 we
have the Community Clean Up, designed to be the final
chapter on your personal Spring Cleaning project, or
a really good time to take a garbage bag with you on
your favourite walk through the community and pick
up any offending garbage you encounter on your way.
You’ll find more details elsewhere in this issue.
This month sees the opening of registration for our
Summer Programs. Some of these programs fill fast, and
some fill CRAZY fast, so don’t delay. If you want a place
in one of Mr. D’s Camps, be at the Community Office
bright and early on registration day, Monday, May 7!
On June 4 registration for Christmas Craft Sale tables
will open, and competition for the best tables is intense.
If you have a particular table in mind, be there early!
On June 23 the ECA is sponsoring a dance with the ”
Deanne Matley Group”, which plays a high energy
and entertaining mix of classic swing, blues, R&B, and
popular songs from the past and present. They had a
recent NW Calgary gig at “Notable” Restaurant on New
Years Eve. There’s more information in this issue. Let’s
get together and welcome Summer!
This Spring has seen the start of a grassroots movement
in Edgemont. A house in the Edgebrook area was
undergoing its third “remediation” from being a
Marijuana grow operation (MGO). The neighbours were
fed up with the cycle, and very concerned with obvious
problems with the current remediation process.
Bev, our Area Planning Director, will be covering
the details in her article this month, but I’d like to
address one aspect of this issue. Once a MGO has been
identified, and “busted”, a professional remediation is
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required. Following remediation these houses can’t be
mortgaged and very few companies will insure them.
This concerns me for a variety of reasons, but two in
particular:
First, clearly mortgage carriers don’t have complete
faith in the remediation process. Should we? Standards
are set by Alberta Health. Is there any follow up by
Alberta Health, at least for the sake of science, once the
final inspection hurdle is cleared? Selling re-mediated
properties is difficult, but they can be rented out without
disclosure – who is the law protecting, people or financial
institutions? Are the standards subject to on-going
revision? Given that MGO’s fall under four Provincial
Ministries, Civic authority (Permitting of remediation
work) and two police forces, who is accountable?
Secondly, in a not-so-hot real estate market, who will
buy these houses? How many people will a buy a house,
without financing, knowing they can’t insure it, and
knowing that selling it will be complicated? Currently
there are two houses in Edgemont undergoing
remediation. If no one will buy these houses, I think
it’s safe to say that our neighbourhood will not benefit
from increasing numbers of abandoned, derelict
houses. Either these houses are fit for habitation after
remediation, or they need to be destroyed. This dancing
around in the grey zone is not acceptable.
Remember that there are MGO’s in pretty much every
community in Calgary, and county in Alberta. This is
a huge problem, and I don’t believe that Policy has
caught up with the problem yet. Keep tuned to the
Inside Edge for updates on this, and let your elected
representatives at all levels know that it’s important!
Personally, I get really tired of our politicians making
vague, sensational statements about Crime. It’s time to
get specific and get something real done.
Our task force is still looking for answers to these
questions, and if you are concerned, please contact us
to get involved. I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next month….or not. It’ll be business as usual or
I’ll drop a line to say goodbye.
Elaine
president@edgemont.ab.ca
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First Serve Tennis
Beginner Tennis lessons for youth, Fridays
Contact Jeff @403-441-6870
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call ECA at 403-239-1211 for info
The Casey O’Loughlin Academy of Irish Dance
Saturday mornings, 9:15 am- 10:00am for ages 4 and up.
For more information or to register, go to:
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Flourish Yoga
Yoga classes for youth and teens
Homeschool, Afterschool and Teen Classes
Contact Krista at 403.874.4127
Check out the schedule at: www.flourishyoga.ca
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Wednesdays
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Other programs include preschool sports,
Basketball, soccer, tutoring.
Contact ECA at 403-239-1211 for info
Karate
Youth and Adults
Contact Doug at 403-560-4508
STRETCHING FOR HEALTH
Saturdays at 4:15pm
Edgemont Community Centre.
No enrollment required- $5 drop in fee
For more info email: carter@vitruviantraining.com
Northwest Community Church (nwcchurch.ca)
Service every Sunday at 10:30AM
Contact Pastor Jeff Edwards @ 403-616-6480
Philatelic Society
Youth stamp collecting
Meets 2nd Saturday/month
Contact ECA at 403-239-1211
One Step Ahead Dance Studio
Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop
Adult and youth
Contact Melinda @ 403-247-3607
Scouts
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Edgemont Preschool
Parent run 3 & 4 year program
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Edgemont EduSarc is a before and after school age
program servicing the Edgemont School.
Please call Judy at 403-241-0131 or email edusarc@
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Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, April 11
Mountain View Room
Registration begins at 7 pm
Meeting at 7:30 pm
All Edgemont Residents Welcome
Good Manners Rock/ Etiquette Camp for children
1 – 4 pm April 10 – 13
Learn the importance of good manners.
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The City of God Ministry
Sundays, 2 PM
ESL &Financial counseling
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ASPARAGUS
Although we have year-round access to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, peak availability is still the best time to enjoy them. Fresh asparagus is
at its peak throughout the months of May, June and July.
Choose bright green spears that are brittle and have tightly closed purplishgreen tips, and stalks that are at least two thirds green. Store them in the
refrigerator upright, with stem ends in water, or wrap the cut ends in wet
paper towels and enclose in a plastic bag.
To prepare, break asparagus spears by hand where they snap easily. If the
stalks are thick, use a knife or vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer
peel at the stem end. Leave whole, or cut diagonally into pieces.
CULINARY FILE: vegetables
Asparagus can be boiled, steamed, sautéed or roasted, and can be used
many different ways. Serve it chilled as a salad with mayonnaise, vinaigrette,
or other salad dressing; serve hot, dressed with butter, oil or Hollandaise
Sauce. The tips make a great garnish for salads, soup, rice and pasta dishes;
for omelette and quiche fillings; and for stir-fries.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS
2 lbs. asparagus (approx. 30 stalks)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chili sauce
Coarsely ground sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Break the ends of the stalks and slice diagonally into 3-4 inch pieces.
Warm the butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat, and
then add the asparagus pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook
over medium-high heat for approximately 10 minutes, tossing occasionally,
until tender, but still crisp – not limp. Add the chili sauce and toss to coat the
pieces evenly, cooking for an additional minute or so. This adds a nice glossy
finish to the vegetable pieces, and just a hint of heat to keep it interesting!
Sprinkle with additional finishing salt if desired, and serve hot.
Variation:
Omit the chili sauce and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve
with lemon wedges.
Sauteing has become my favourite way of preparing asparagus. Enjoy!
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Fiction
• Rules of Civility – Amor Towles
• The Beggar’s Opera – Peggy Blair
• Death Comes to Pemberley – P.D. James
• Half-Blood Blues – Esi Edugyan
• Lone Wolf – Jodi Picoult
• The Language of Flowers –
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Non-fiction
• The End of Illness – David B. Agus, MD
• The Vow – Kim Carpenter, John Perry
• Cornered – Ron MacLean
• Persuasion – Arlene Dickinson
• Thinking, Fast and Slow –
Daniel Kahneman
• Edible Plants for Prairie Gardens –
June Flanagan
Classics
• The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
• A Passage to India – E.M. Forster
• The Pickwick Papers – Charles Dickens
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Music by The Deanne Matley Group
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Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia who started Mother’s Day
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over- commercialization of Mother’s Day. She lost her
fight. Anna had hoped for a day of reflection and quiet
prayer by families, thanking God for all that mothers
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Casa Loma, is now a museum, and one of Toronto’s most
popular tourist attractions. It was designed by architect
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design as well as several other city landmarks. The 98
room house cost approximately $3.5 million at the time,
and took a team of 300 workers to build over a three
year period, from 1911 – 1914, construction being interrupted due to the start of World War 1.
Notable amenities included an elevator, two vertical
passages for pipe organs, central vacuum, two secret
passages in Sir Henry’s ground floor office and three
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Casa Loma offers five acres of breathtaking, specialty
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Casa Loma, the “house on the hill” is located on Austin
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AREA PLANNING
Hello Edgemont Residents,
This month I want to concentrate
on a particular topic: the problem
that a community faces with a house that has been used
for illegal drug purposes.
At present, as you will have noted from Elaine’s message, we have one particular house in Edgemont that
has been a problem for a number of years. A report from
a neighbour, who lives adjacent to this house, noted
that it first became a problem around 2001. The house
was re-mediated and put up for sale. This was not the
last time it was used as a drug house and subsequently
shut down and put up for sale. According to a resident
REALTOR, Bill Kirk, who is actively involved in our community and in ensuring that this problem is publicized
and dealt with, the house has been up for sale numerous times between the end of 2001 and 2008. At present, it is not listed for sale and it is on the Alberta Health
Services’ active list of houses (see the link below) used
for illegal drug purposes and is again in the process of
remediation. In fact, an order by Alberta Health Services, dated June 9, 2011, has mandated that the house be
re-mediated.
The problem with this is that residents have noticed
that those working on the house do not appear to be
following the procedures required of this kind of remediation. Constable Geoff Wilson, our community police
representative, has visited the site and, in questioning
workers involved, did not feel confident that proper
procedures were being followed. Councillor Gael MacLeod’s office has been contacted and her community
assistant has begun checking into the work carried out.
Again, it is unclear if procedures are being followed or if
lip service is being paid. It is a difficult problem, but one
where residents can have a real impact. In fact, a group
of concerned residents bought this is to the ECA and it
is the second time that a resident has asked, “What happens with these houses, in the long run?” It is a very important question, and as Elaine noted, one that effects
the community. Just ask Highland Park community association what it is like having to deal with a number of
houses that are not fit to live in. It is destructive.
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The good news is that a group of people has become
mobilized to act. Constable Wilson has suggested that
we get in touch with SCAN (Safe Communities and
Neighbourhoods), which is there for residents to report
illegal activity. Essentially, if enough residents let SCAN
know there is a problem they will act on their behalf.
The following link will lead you to SCAN:
www.solgps.alberta.ca/safe_communities/scan/Pages/
SCAN.aspx and this next link will lead to an article which
gives some insight into how SCAN can help a community:
www.alert-ab.ca/library/doc.../440-scan-calgary-kilkenny-110214
One of the residents impacted by the problems with
this house has undertaken to contact SCAN, and will be
reporting back on their progress. This problem won’t
get resolved in a month, but it is my goal to understand
what a community can do about it, and to provide that
information to our residents. At present, Edgemont has
two houses on the ACTIVE list of houses needing remediation for illegal drug use. Bear in mind that the list
only comprises those that have been busted and shut
down. It is a safe bet that there are other houses operating that have not caught the attention of the authorities, and this is where residents can help. Don’t hesitate
to call the ECA, the Police or SCAN, if you are concerned
about houses in your neighbourhood. Call 311 if you
feel the property is becoming derelict. Don’t be put off,
if you feel your concerns are not taken too seriously. The
more input the authorities get from residents the more
likely they will see there is a problem.
Here is the link to the list of houses that have been used
for illegal drug purposes: http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/publichealth/envhealth/inspection_orders/illegal_drug.htm
I believe that the more each of us gets involved in our
community and gets to know our immediate neighbours, the safer our community will be.
Till next time,
Bev Johnson
areaplanning@edgemont.ab.ca
CASINO DATES
CHOSEN!
JUNE 7 & 8, 2012
Participating at the Edgemont Casino has been an effective way for our community to raise funds. In 2010
Edgemont received $66,000 from Casino proceeds.
This money was used for keeping our building in good
shape and helping to support the programs run in our
community.
Our next Casino dates are Thursday June 7 and Friday
June 8, 2012. The Casino will be held at Elbow River Casino, 218 – 18 Avenue SE. In order to fulfill this commitment, we need about 50 volunteers, each committing
to only one shift on one day. No experience is necessary,
as training occurs ‘on the job’.
Requirements are that you be 18 years of age or older.
Carpooling to and from the Casino may be possible.
Please let us know of your interest to help out by emailing me at casino@edgemont.ab.ca or calling the Edgemont Community Association at 403-239-1211. Please
let us know your name, phone number and email address. Your Community Association thanks you in advance, for volunteering your time. I look forward to
working with you.
Marty Evans, Edgemont Casino Chair
casino@edgemont.ab.ca
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Alliance
forACTIVE
Active Aging
ALLIANCE
FOR
AGING
Programming Descriptions
For more information, go to http://www.allianceactiveaging.ca/
50+ Social Club – Wednesday April 4 & 18, 10:45am – FREE
DAY TRIP!
Day
Trip
on
the
Tim
Horton’s
Bus
to
PASU
FARMS
For
more infoThe
contact
403.547.9589
International Cooking Class
provided.
top SACA
threeT players
and the lowest scorer
Thursday May 17
February 1 cost
– March
are rewarded at the end of the afternoon.
Approximate
$32 1 (4 classes, no class Feb 15)
Dalhousie CA
Cost
willam
include
round
11:30
– 1:30
pm trip transportation, lunch and
Zumba Gold - Tuesday’s 9:15 - 10:15am $5 drop-in fee
gratuities.
Edgemont Community Centre $70 + GST (member)
Bollywood
Dancing 1:30 - 2:30pm $2 drop-in fee
Cribbage
– Wednesday’s
Contact the SACA Office for more information
$75 (non-member)
Instructor
- please
Urvashi
For
more
info
callSabharwal
403.286.2555
scenacre@telus.net or 403.547.9589.
Join us for a 2 hour hands on class where each week we
Tuesdays, Mar. 02 - Apr. 27 (9 -1 hour classes)
Silver
make a different
International dish. Relax after and enjoy
1:00 -Springs
2:00 pm CA
SIGNATURE
EVENT!
Zumba Gold- Mondays 1:15 – 2:15pm $5 drop in fee
Strawberry
Tea
your sushi, Thai beef with cucumber salad, baklava and
Phoenix Room
Seniors Aerobics - Tues/Thurs 9:15 – 10:15am $5 drop in fee
Saturday
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won-tonJune
soup.
$50 (Min 5 Max 20)
For more info contact Sherry 403.288.2616
FREE!
Bollywood Dancing - Come and try your hand (and hips)
1:00 to 3:00pm
Conversational
English
at the popular
new Indian dance trend - Bollywood! Our
Varsity
CA
In the Main Hall at the Scenic Acres Community Centre
Senior
Fitness
Mondays
and
9:15for
- 10:15am
January
17
–
March
14
(8
classes,
no
class
Feb.
14)
60
year
old
instructor
has Wednesdays
been dancing
decades and
Contact the SACA Office for more information
Canasta
and
Bridge
Mondays
12:30
3:30pm
Fees
Apply
1
–
3
pm
her
classical
Indian
dance
training
changes
with the
scenacre@telus.net or 403.547.9589.
Ladies Bridge - Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:00pm Fees Apply
Edgemont Community Centre $75 + GST (member)
versatility of all the new moves. Expressive hand and
Red Hatters!
Save
the Date! In the Fall the following day trips are
$80 (member)
body actions involving yoga movements make this a
For more info contact 403.288.9001
inAre
theyou
works…..
a someone who would like to learn to speak
beautiful dance to learn and to watch.
Tuesday September 18: Day Trip on the Tim Horton’s Bus
English. Come join this friendly group and practice
Montgomery
CA
hosted by Silver Springs
enunciation,
general
conversation
and
small
talk
in
a
Beginner
Scrapbooking
Please
call
403.247.3116
Thursday October 25: Day Trip on the Tim Horton’s Bus hosted
supportive
environment.
Instructor – Suzanne Morse
by
Varsity
Edgemont
CAJan. 13 - Feb. 17 (6 - 2 hr. classes)
In addition to the Signature Events and Day Trips each of the
Wednesdays
Fitness Class - Tues/Thurs 10:00 – 11:00am $7.50/$8 drop-in fee
member
community
associations
offer
a
number
of
programs
and
Discover Line Dance
10:00 am -12:00 noon
For more info contact Barb 403.241.9493
clubs.
If you are
interested
a program or club not listed below,
Tuesdays
1:30
– 2:30 in
pm
Phoenix Room
please contact your closest member community association.
Feb. 2 – March 23 (8 weeks)
$50the
+ supplies
(Min 5 Max
10)
For
latest schedule
information
please visit the
Edgemont
Community
Centre
$58
+
GST
(member)
$63
Beginner
Scrapbooking
Learn
how to scrapbook
Triple
A
web
site
at
allianceactiveaging.ca.
Scenic Acres CA
(non Social/Coffee/Craft
member)
all those beautiful memories of your children and
Ladies
– Mondays 9am -Noon - FREE
Save
the Date! InAtthe
Fallclass
the following
are
Beginner
Line Dance
for Guys
grandchildren.
each
you will day
learntrips
different
Book
Club Tuesday
April 3 Lessons
1:00 - 3:00pm
– FREEand Girls. Have
in
the
works…
Single
Ladies
Get
Together
–
Tuesdays
April
11
&
25
10:30am
–
FREE
fun, keep fit and sharpen the mind.
scrapbooking techniques. By the end of the program
Tuesday September 18: Day Trip on the Tim Horton’s Bus
Walking
– Wednesdays
9:15am
FREE Music. No partner
Dance Club
to Popular,
Country
and –Latin
you will take home a personally crafted mini-album. The
hosted by Silver Springs
Cards & Games followed by Coffee & Tea – Wednesdays 12:45
required, wear non-marking shoes.
instructor will bring needed supplies to each class.
- 3:45pm – FREE
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Thursday October 25: Day Trip on the Tim Horton’s Bus hosted by Varsity
Dalhousie Community Centre
Self Defence for Men & Women
Instructor –WWW.TRICIAAZARKO.CA
Elizabeth Harriman-Crooks
Mondays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 08
9:00 - 10:00 am (5 - 1 hr. classes)
Cribbage (Drop in)
Conference Room
Wednesdays, Oct. 07 - Mar. 31 (22 times - NOT on Dec. 09)
Eyelash Extensions
Professional Make-up
Certified Esthetician $30 (Min
4 Max – 20)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
LCN
Gel Nails
UV Polish
Self-Defence
for Men
Learn
the ABC’s of
Sunrise Room
Spray
Tan & Women - Gel
Colour
how to Tinting
be vigilant
so
that
you
can
protect
yourself,
$2 per time
& Waxing
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children or your grandchildren. Join a participatory class
Cribbage - Meet other friendly Calgarians through the
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ParkonNW in which you can practice the skill taught. These classes
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of crib. Participants move tables
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JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENT
EVANSTON/CREEKSIDE
Saturday May 12, 2012
10 am - 12 noon
We will all meet at the entrance to the creek pathway,
just north of Creekside Rona, just before 10am – address
12330 Symons Valley Rd, Calgary, AB T3P 0A3.
This event has been nominated and registered as a
"Green Initiatives Park Program" event with the City of
Calgary.
For more information, please email store283@rona.ca or
call Heather at 403-295-0631.
We are planning to clean up along West Nose Creek,
from the bridge (128 Ave) to just behind Boston Pizza,
and beyond.
NEW!
Alberta
Health
Food and refreshments will be provided by Rona and
Boston Pizza.
In addition, Boston Pizza will be providing cookies for
the kids and their mascot. (a) The main goals are: educate present and future generations about the importance of preserving the environment. Various educational booths will be set up. (b) Remind people how
lucky they are to have a creek so close. (c) Of course,
clean up the creek.
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A MAY GARDEN TO-DO LIST
“TRA LA, IT’S MAY, THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY
The lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray!”
In the words of this Lerner and Loewe lyric from
Camelot, it’s time to throw caution to the wind and live
a little dangerously. In other words, should we plant out
our annuals Victoria Day weekend, or should we wait?!
We know that the garden centres are filled with glorious
arrays of colourful plants, beckoning us to buy, buy, buy,
but what of the consequences? How often do we have
a frosty night after the long weekend, especially in the
upper parts of Edgemont?
On the other hand, the early weeks of May have the best
selections of plants. We can choose the colours and varieties we really want instead of being left with scrawny,
pink petunias and not much else.
• Plant hardy vegetables such as peas, beets, and spinach in early May.
• Remove dead, weak, or crossing branches from roses;
prune back tip-kill to green wood, just above an outward-facing bud.
• Get after early weeds (save time later).
• After May 24, plant bedding annuals and vegetable
seeds; be ready to cover plants if frost is predicted.
• Start checking growing tips of delphiniums and
monkshoods for caterpillar; pick them out of curledover foliage and destroy.
• When days are warm enough, begin hardening off
annuals started indoors in a lightly shaded area protected from the wind; put indoors at night if frost is
predicted or use Reemay cloth.
• Fertilize water lilies, and resist changing all the pond
water even if it looks like pea soup.
• Plant up containers that are small enough to be
placed indoors if frost threatens.
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• Lift, divide, and replant portions of perennials that
need rejuvenating; share remainders with your
friends and neighours.
The Calgary Horticultural Society (www.calhort.org) offers a great list of garden activities for the month of May.
It seems you really can purchase your bedding plants
early; just be prepared to take them indoors or to cover
them on frosty nights. Here is their May to-do list:
• Gradually accustom bedding plants to periods of sunshine; water and fertilize regularly.
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• After Mother’s Day, fertilize lawns with a slow-release
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• For those folks with ponds or water features:
• Add fish and water lilies that have been wintered indoors when pond temperature is at least 15 deg. C
• Add tender plants to pond when pond temperature
is at least 15 deg. C and danger of hard frosts is past.
The Horticultural Society says to remember to shop for
plants with a list, unless you have deep pockets. (Yet,
you only live once!) The City of Calgary list of low-wateruse plants is a good way to start. Let’s see Edgemont’s
gardens come alive with colour, other than water-hogging green grass!
by Elspeth Kirk
Questions or thoughts?
Elspeth.kirk@gmail.com
Sherlayn Truchon
Aesthetician &
Registered Massage Therapist
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IN YOUR COMMUNITY
CITY OF CALGARY
AHS - Window & Balcony safety
Window & Balcony Safety
With the return of warmer weather, Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents of an often overlooked hazard in the home – open windows.
Every year, paramedics respond to emergencies where
a child has fallen from an open window in their house–
often from the second floor. Falls such as these are preventable by taking time to assess your home and ensuring windows are safe.
Windows and screens
• Move furniture such as cribs, beds, stools, and change
tables away from windows to prevent access to them.
• Keep drapery cords out of children’s’ reach. Wrap excess cord around cleats or tie-downs to avoid a choking
hazard.
• Remember: screens are designed to keep bugs out,
NOT to keep children in!
Balconies
• Do not underestimate a child’s ability to climb. Furniture and other items stored on balconies and decks can
be used to climb, resulting in falls over the railing.
• Consider installing a balcony guard to eliminate access
between the vertical bars of a balcony or deck.
Further prevention tips
• Children aged one to four have the highest risk of falling from a window or balcony.
• Direct supervision of children is the single most effective way to prevent falls from windows and balconies.
• Consider installing safety devices which limit windows
opening to a maximum of 4 inches or 10 centimeters.
• Ensure the safety device can be released quickly so the
window can be used for escape in case of fire or other
emergency.
AHS EMS is proud to be a member of the Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety. Take time to assess
your home for window and balcony hazards and eliminate the risks before a preventable fall occurs.
Casino Dates Chosen! JUNE 7 & 8, 2012
Participating at the Edgemont Casino has been an effective way for our community to raise funds. In 2010 Edgemont received $66,000 from Casino proceeds. This money was used for keeping our building in good shape and
helping to support the programs run in our community.
Our next Casino dates are Thursday June 7 and Friday
June 8, 2012. The Casino will be held at Elbow River Casino, 218 – 18 Avenue SE. In order to fulfill this commitment, we need about 50 volunteers, each committing to
only one shift on one day. No experience is necessary, as
training occurs ‘on the job’. Requirements are that you be
18 years of age or older. Carpooling to and from the Casino may be possible.
Please let us know of your interest to help out by emailing
me at casino@edgemont.ab.ca or calling the Edgemont
Community Association at 403-239-1211. Please let us
know your name, phone number and email address. Your
Community Association thanks you in advance, for volunteering your time. I look forward to working with you.
Quality Childcare at Reasonable Rates
We provide a warm & welcoming home-like
atmosphere within an inclusive environment
$600/Month Full Time
$30/Day Drop-In
Ages 1-5
Meals & Snacks Provided
Full & Part Time, Drop-Ins,
Evenings & Weekends
Our Day Home is Pet Free and Smoke Free
403.399.9273
Edgemont, Calgary, NW
dreamland53@hotmail.com
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Membership Application
To purchase a membership in your community association please fill out the form below, attach a cheque
for $30.00, made payable to Edgemont Community Association (ECA), and mail it to the following address:
Memberships, Edgemont Community Association

33 Edgevalley Circle, NW

Calgary, AB T3A 4X1
Membership Application
Card Number: ______________________ Expiry Date: __________
Family Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________
First Name: _______________________________ Spouse First Name: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: ______________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Children’s Name(s)
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Age(s)
______
______
______
______
______
Amount Paid
 Cheque
 Cash
Received by:
__________________________
I would like to volunteer my time for




Board of Directors
Casino
Fundraising
Ice Rink Maintenance




Social
Membership
Sports
As required
 Making Posters
 Newsletter
 Parkland
*Proof of membership is the member’s responsibility
CALGARY
MOUNTAINVIEW
LIONS CLUB
Meets at the Triwood Community Hall
on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Serving Northwest Calgary, open to all
men and women of legal age.
For more info please call: John Wilson 403-932-6043
The Royal Botanical Gardens
located on the border of
Burlington and Hamilton,
Ontario are the largest
botanical gardens in Canada,
and hold one of the largest
collections of lilacs in the
world with more than 800
species and cultivars.
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CITY OF CALGARY
CONT’D
Disaster Alley
Are
you prepared?
Where is the best place to seek shelter in a severe summer storm? Do you know what “shelter-in-place” means?
What is a 72-hour kit, and why should you have one?
If you couldn’t answer these questions, you aren’t alone.
Many Calgarians are unprepared for an emergency or a
disaster and wouldn’t know what to do if they were faced
with one. There are ways you can prepare yourself and your
family for an emergency. In a major disaster, emergency responders are very busy and may not be able to reach you
right away. You should be prepared to take care of yourself
and your family for at least 72 hours – or three days.
Every household should have a 72-hour kit. This is a collection of items that you may need in an emergency.
You should store your kit in a large backpack or wheeled
plastic container, in case you need to evacuate your
home quickly. Items in your kit should include water
(two litres per person per day); food that won’t spoil
(such as canned and dried food); a manual can opener;
a flashlight; batteries; a radio; toiletries; special needs
items (like medication, prescription glasses, pet food);
and copies of your important documents.
Your family should choose a friend or relative as an
emergency contact. If you are separated in a disaster,
all family members can check in with your contact and
let your family know where you are. Not knowing where
your loved ones are and whether they are safe is the biggest source of stress in an emergency.
Learn more about how you can get prepared at Disaster
Alley, a fun and FREE family event. Disaster Alley showcases first responders and agencies that help in emergencies. Disaster Alley is a great chance to get up close
and personal to representatives – and their equipment! –
from the Calgary Fire Department, the Calgary Police Service, STARS, Alberta Health Services, HAWCs helicopter,
Enmax, ATCO, Calgary Transit, and more! Disaster Alley is
Saturday, May 12, from 11AM to 4PM, at the Fire Training
Academy (5727 – 23 Avenue SE, near Elliston Park).
To learn more about preparedness, visit www.calgary.ca/
cema. We’re prepared - are you?
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SCHOOLS • SCHOOLS
MOTHERS CELEBRATED AT ÉCOLE ST. LUKE
May is the month to celebrate mothers.
École St. Luke’s Marian Celebration, the celebration of
the Blessed Virgin Mary and all mothers, will take place
on May 17 at 1:15 pm. All École St. Luke families are invited to attend this celebration of mothers for the gift of
life and for the nurturing of children.
“Our Marian Celebration is one example of how our
school helps complement the faith development of our
students,” says Helmut Kaiser, principal of École St. Luke.
“The Catholic School District believes that the faith development of a child is a partnership between the parents, church and school.”
“Having a common faith base creates a sense of spiritual
unity and a common set of values for our whole school
community,” says Mr. Kaiser. “When a child walks through
our door and they sense that they are loved, safe and
cared for, then learning can take place because this basic
need has been taken care of.”
“In everything we do at the school and in all our interactions with others, we use Jesus as our model,” says Mr.
Kaiser. “We use Jesus’ golden rule to ‘love one another as
I have loved you’, to treat others as we want to be treated.
Our students have grown up with this value system that
has become a fundamental part of our Catholic culture.”
The expression of these values can be seen everywhere
in the school, including the school’s emphasis on Family
Involvement, such as the Family BBQ and the Mardi Gras
Family Dance, as well the Emphasis on Relationships,
which includes, among other projects, the Anti-Bullying
week-long residency, the Virtue of the Week project and
the Reading Buddies program matching Kindergarten to
Grade 3 students with Grades 4 to 6 students.
“It is important that our older students learn to be good
role models for our younger students and the younger
students see the older students as positive mentors,”
says Mr. Kaiser. “The way we promote this is through our
Big Family Groups that are multi-aged groupings, encouraging collaboration among our students.”
To this end, students work together on various Service
Learning and Social Justice Initiatives, such as fundraising for Inn From the Cold, Mission Mexico, and the Terry
Fox Run, among other projects.
In other news, some of the positive accomplishments
of the school were highlighted at the Calgary Catholic
School District’s Board Meeting on March 28. Highlights
included the nomination of two teachers for Excellence
in Teaching Awards, acknowledgement of the school’s
exceptional academic achievements, celebration of the
many enrichment activities at the school this year, and
recognition for the two Gold Medals Division 1 students
won at the recent APEGGA Science Olympics.
esting to find out that Nelda, a woman who has a brain
disorder, is the only person at the DI to have a companion;
a bunny rabbit named Cuddles. We saw the former DropIn Centre which is now a clothing store where everything
is free to take. You better not leave things lying around
because they might end up in the shop. There is also a
woodshop where people can use their talents to sculpt
in woodwork! There is also a music room, computer room
and art room.
After the tour, it was time to go. We all decided that our
trip down to the Calgary Drop-In Center was an amazing
experience. We enjoyed serving Calgary’s working poor.
Spirit Team ‘B’
EDGEMONT SCHOOL - RAVINE REPORT UPDATE
By Marjan Patterson
SERVICE AT MOTHER MARY GREENE SCHOOL
Written by Kristina DaSilva, Ava Redmond, Laura McMorran and Michelle Dang: all from 5C
Mother Mary Greene’s Spirit Team B’s trip to the Calgary
Drop-In Center was very interesting. We met lots of people
and learned a lot from this experience.
We immediately headed to the kitchen. We had to put
hairnets and aprons on. The first thing we prepared was
bread buttered with garlic, which we spread with gloved
hands. Our very own Laura and Ava mushed the garlic into
the butter for us.
In Room 5, students have been working on preparing
a one-minute public service announcement to remind
people of how to responsibly use Calgary Public Parks.
At the same time, another group of students is busy reviewing the City of Calgary Bylaws to determine which
activities are allowed to occur in public parks and from
that information they will be creating a photo montage
of ways to enjoy recreational fun in Calgary Parks!
In Room 22, students have completed their research on
the Edgemont Ravine. They have been working with
Mr. Hall, a City of Calgary planner, to work on maps of
the Edgemont Community to learn about the past and
present development of the area. They also worked with
Mr. Hall on Google Sketch to re-design an area for future
housing and use. If you have any thoughts on what you
would like to see for the future of Edgemont, we would
love to hear your ideas!
For a snack, we served Jell-O pudding cups.
We prepared grilled cheese sandwiches with ham for the
evening dinner.
We unpacked tons of granola bars and we witnessed a “human spider-monkey” grab the boxes from the top shelf. We
served around 1,500 people that day, and it really made us
thankful for all that we had.
It was a snowy day so there were a lot of people coming in
from outside. We took notice of how different the people
looked and dressed.
We had a tour of the DI building. Did you know that there
are only 10% of women staying there? It was very inter-
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WESTWOOD HOCKEY
Westwood had a great season with 31 teams and 535
players for our co-ed league. We had dozens of coaches
and team managers volunteer.
We had one city final winner. Congratulations to Atom 2!
Atom 2 (Div. 4) wins City Championships 3-1!
Westwood Roster Atom 2: Hunter Connolly, Zach Colyer, Zach Austin, Kai Larsen, Jackson Gray, Jack Downey,
Jarrett Murray, Evan Barron, Ethan Bodnar, Liam Benedict
(goalie), Mathias Bathe, Kevin Banack, Mitchell Bailey,
Will McKay, Marc Gauvin, Mason Schafer, Erik Torhjelm,
Coaches Steve Connolly, Assistants Pat Austin, Oliver
Bathe, Brad Benedict, Chris Colyer, Brian McKay, Don Murray, Steve Torhjelm. Team manager Lisa Dobell.
Westwood Atom 3 is silver medalists after a very,
very close city final. The team was up 1-0 and
with 2.7 seconds left in 3rd. Bow River scored to
tie and send to over time. Westwood lost in second OT when BR scored with 28.3 seconds left.
After finishing middle of the pack, team got better and
better right to the end…
Westwood Atom 3 Team Roster: Sam Overend, Lucas
Bladen, Colin Petrillo, Harrison Bouma, Evan Buckman,
Dane Christensen, Adam Forward, Joel Klassen, Evan
Lawrence, Thomas Lemieux, Joey Mattheos, Lucas Montain, Seth Petersen, Tyson Schille, Andrew Stirling, Ryan
Weir, Gerald Yuan. Coach: Graham Mattheos, Assistant
Coaches: Alex Bouma, Kevin Lemieux, Chris Buchman, Al
Montain, Colin Schille, Joe Petrillo. TM: Colin Christensen.
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Boundary discussions. Westwood boundaries will remain as is for the 2012/2013 season.
Referees. Westwood fielded 44 referees this year. Thank
you to Murray Briceland for his 2 decades plus service as
Westwood Referee in Chief.
Bodychecking. On June 23, Hockey Calgary associations
will vote on the following recommendations.
The proposed motions that will be presented are as follows:
1. Effective the 2012/2013 season body checking will be
removed from the age category of peewee.
2. Effective 2013/2014 season body checking will be removed from Bantam excluding elite and community divisions 1 through 3 and effective 2014/2015 body checking will be removed from midget excluding elite and
community divisions 1 through 3.
Registration IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Minor Hockey/
Westwood Hockey registration for Brentwood and Edgemont for the 2012/2013 season will be open June 1st to
July 29th, 2012. LATE FEES OF $150.00 will apply for anyone registering on or after July 30th, 2012. Please register early!! Register online at www.brentwoodcommunity.
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4. Some tires and resorts are referred to this way
5. Another name for a penny
8. Northern lights (2 words)
9. A meat-filled pasta
10. Oldest walled city north of Mexico (2 words)
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13. Home for beavers
14. 1670s term for shoes
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CONT’D
Elm Pruning Ban –
Help Prevent Dutch Elm Disease
Dutch elm disease (DED)
is a deadly fungus that
attacks elm trees spread
by elm bark beetles. To
reduce the risk of DED,
pruning elm trees is
prohibited throughout
Alberta annually from
April 1 to September 30. Provincial regulations also
prohibit the storage, transport and sale of elm firewood.
Property owners should prune dead and dying elm
branches October 1 to March 31. This helps to reduce
the beetle breeding habitat and reduces the risk that
fresh cuts from pruning will attract the beetles.
The City of Calgary Parks
and the Inglewood Bird
Sanctuary
Invite you and your family to join us for:
This year International Migratory Bird Day will celebrate its
20th anniversary with the theme “Connecting People to
Bird Conservation”.
•Created in 1993, this migratory bird event increases public awareness and involvement in bird conservation. Birds
are economically important and a priceless part of North
America’s natural heritage—and they are critical indicators of environmental health upon which we all depend.
•The event is now hosted at over 500 sites throughout the
Western Hemisphere, reaching hundreds of thousands of
children, youth and adults.
•IMBD is the largest-known conservation and education
event of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
•Visit the IMBD website at http://birdday.org.
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Click on: www.facebook.com/cityofcalgaryparks for bird
conservation tips and facts about bird migration through
Calgary.
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This celebration is hosted by The City of Calgary Parks and
includes a number of partners and sponsors from municipal, provincial, & federal government, as well as not-forprofits and businesses with interest in bird conservation.
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International Migratory Bird Day: 20 years of
Connecting People to Bird Conservation
Each spring millions of birds return north from their wintering grounds. Let’s welcome them back to the Inglewood
Bird Sanctuary by celebrating their impressive journeys. We
are proud to host International Migratory Bird Day on
Mother’s Day, 2012. There will be something for everyone
so bring the whole flock!
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary,
2425 - 9 Ave S.E.
Sunday, May 13, 2012,
12 noon to 4 p.m.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration for Mr D’s camp begins May 7; walk-in registrant can register a maximum of 3 children, phone-ins
will be contacted after Noon if spaces are available.
JULY 2 -6.
Mr D,s Teen Summer Camp
Grades 6 – 12 $210.00
It’s our 16th year of summer drama at Edgemont Community Centre and this year we pull out all the stops to
stage a grand production. You will star in Friday’s blockbuster production for family and friends. We will play
“Summer survivor” with awesome new drama games and
prizes for everyone. The latest camp t/shirts, Pizza/Texas
doughnut talent show, summer comic book day and Mr
D’s awesome cooking show and more surprises are all on
the menu. Bring a lunch every day except Thursday. Register early as this camp sells out fast.
Sign up at E.C.A. 403 239-1211. Registration begins May
7 at 10am.
Spanishmania Camp
Ages 5 – 8 years old
Camp is 9am – Noon. Cost $135.
Come learn Spanish at the same time as having fun with
our bilingual teacher’s .Register online at www.spanishmania.ca or call 403-475-6162
Civility/Etiquette Camp
Ages 5 – 7 yrs 1pm – 4pm $120.
Etiquette is a fine art that has been forgotten in this
techno –saturated world. Learn how to interact with
others, learn the importance of good manners. Topics
included are : Proper introduction, cyber civility, dining
party etiquette and respect self and others.
For info and registration contact
Maria mtdoll@gmail.com
Spanishmania Camp
Camp is 9am – Noon. Cost $135.
Come learn Spanish at the same time as having fun with
our bilingual Spanish teachers .Register online at www.
spanishmania.ca or call 403-475-6162
JULY 9 – 13
Spanishmania Camp
Our camp is 9am – Noon. Cost $135 per week. Come
and learn Spanish and have some fun. Register online at
www.spanishmania.ca
Or phone 403 – 475-6162.
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Stars Basketball Camp Ages 5 -13
$187.95 including GST.
Powered by NSD who promote fun, fair play and positive attitude while learning the game of basketball in
a fun filled environment. Participants receive a t/shirt
,basketball, l water bottle prizes and more.
Call for info and to register 403 201-8788 today as space
is limited.
Mad Science
Ages 7-12. Cost $330 + GST 9am – 4pmBuild and keep
your own robot and rocket, get involved in super fun
and crazy challenges using lego, knex and snap circuits.
To register phone 403 263-4140 or visit
www.madscience.org/calgary
Sportball Multi Sport Camp
Ages 3 -6years. Cost $172. 9am – Noon.Come and have
a fantastic experience. Camp focuses on 8 sport ball
sports, hockey, tennis, soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and football, also arts, crafts snacks and
many other fun things.
Contact Kristen 403 998-0899 or view website
www.sportball.ca
JULY 16 – 20
Mr D’s Awesome Star Wars Camp Ages 8-up $210
This summer will strike back. This year you will train to
become a Jedi knight, participate in light sabre Olympics where everyone is a winner. We’ll stage a galactic
drama for family and friends on Friday where you will
literally be a star. Don’t miss the Pizza/Death star donut movie day, comic book day, jedi smoothies , Star
Wars Crafts, awesome t/shirts for everyone and so
much more. There maybe even a visit from TK-197 your
friendly neighbourhood Stormtrooper. Bring a lunch
every day except Thursday.
Register early as books up fast. Call E.C.A. 403 239-1211.
Spanishmania Camp
Ages 5-8 years
Our camp is from 9am – Noon. Cost $135 per week.
Come and have fun and learn Spanish at the same time.
Register online at www.spanishmania.ca or call 403475-6162.
Civility/Etiquette Camp
Ages 8 – 11 years 1pm – 4pm $150
Etiquette is a fine art that has been forgotten in thus
techno – saturated world. Learn how to interact with
others, learn the importance of good manners. Topics
included :- proper introductions, cyber civility, dining
party etiquette, and respect self and others.
For info and registration contact
Maria mtdoll40@gmail.com
JULY 23 – 27
“Byte Camp”
Claymation Movie Production
9am – 3pm. $260 Ages 9 – 12years
Make your own hand made clay characters come to life,
build sets and props, develop your own script, shoot
movie scenes, learn to edit add sounds and special effects.
Check website for registration and more info : - www.
bytecamp.ca
AUGUST 13 – 17
Sportball Multi Sports Camp
Ages 3 -6years. Cost $172. 9am – Noon.
Come and have a fantastic experience. Camp focuses
on 8 sport ball sports, hockey, tennis, soccer, baseball,
basketball, volleyball, golf and football, also arts, crafts
snacks and many other fun things.
Contact Kristen 403 998-0899 or view website
www.sportball.ca
Park N Play/ Stay N Play
Free Drop in Program.
Stay N Play : 10am – Noon 3 – 5 years
Park n Play: 10am – 3.30pm 6 -12years.
Join in the summer fun with games ,crafts, and other
amazing activities led by City of Calgary. Call 311 for information.
AUGUST 20 – 24
Mad Science Camp
½ day Little Mad Scientist Camp 5-7 years
½ day Outer Space Robots Camp 5-7 years.
For info see the website:www.madscience.org/calgary
call 403 263-4140
Stars Basketball Ages 5 -13
Cost $187.95
Come and experience one of Canada’s leading development basketball camps. Kids receive a t-shirt ,basketball
,waterbottle, prizes and more We promote fun, fair play
and positive attitudes while youth learn the skills of basketball.
For info and to register Call 403 201-8788.
Byte Camp
Flash Video Game Design
9am – 3pm $260 Ages 11-14 years
Create your own wacky characters, cool game play and
fun levels in your own on line game. You start the week
making short animated films and each day learn new
programming skills to learn how to make the animations interactive. Final project is a video game built from
scratch that will go on-line and you get a USB stick to
take home.
For more info check website:www.bytecamp.ca
AUGUST 27 – 31
Spanishmania Camp
Our camp is 9am – Noon. Cost $135 per week. Come
and learn Spanish and have some fun. Register online at
www.spanishmania.ca
Or phone 403 – 475-6162.
Lawn chair Theatre
August 9th Call 311 for information
Edgemont Skatepark 2011
(John Laurie Blvd and Edgemont Dr. N.W.)
This City of Calgary skatepark is only for skateboarding
and in-line skating. There is no entry fee to skate at the
park. Signed waivers are required for all participants
prior to using the park and a helmet must be worn by
all participants
August 1-29 Everyday 1pm-8pm
The Source Run to the Millz Series Contest
Thursday August 18, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Source Mini Ramp Jam
Friday August 26, 5:30-7:30
For more information call 3-1-1 or visit
calgaryskateparks.com
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Call 3-1-1 and ask about the Parks Interpretive Program volunteer opportunity.
The City of Calgary Parks Department is again looking for volunteers to assist with their Community Stewardship Program in
designated parks, including Nose Hill Natural Environment Park.
News from
the Friends
of Nose Hill
by Anne Burke, President
The May Flower Count is on May 26-31. We have posted a
checklist on our website at www.fonhs.org. You can download
it and compile your own sightings. The Botany Group of Nature
Calgary is active during the summer months and has been assisting with the Federation of Alberta Naturalists Spring Species Count for many years. There has been a count for all of
Alberta by volunteer compilers.
City Council approved the continuation of the ENMAX Legacy
Parks Program for an additional $75 million over five years.
There will be a corresponding increase in the capital budget
to Parks Operation—Legacy Parks Capital Program 499, except for contingencies. The program is the largest of its kind in
Canada. It was founded, in 2003, with $50 million and $75 million was added, in 2007. Half is for park development and half
for land acquisition. Some of the funds were used for Nose Hill
Park “improvements.” The City is the sole shareholder of ENMAX
dividends. The first $47.3 million goes into general revenue.
However, any money above this goes into an account for new
parks and park refurbishment. A dividend of $55.6 million, in
2011, was down from $61.8 million, in 2010. Now a maximum
of $20 million in dividend surpluses will be set aside for the
legacy parks fund in a new reserve for any dividend shortfall.
A Fund Steering Committee will bring forward a plan to spend
the new funding. Eligible parks projects may be regional (outside the city limits) and city-wide.
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2012 is Calgary Public Library’s 100th Birthday!
Nose Hill Library
Drop-in for stories, songs and fingerplays the whole
family can enjoy!
Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Wednesdays May 2 - June 27
and Saturdays May 5 - June 27. 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Children and Youth Programs
Some of the exciting programs at your library in May!
FREE ADULT PROGRAMS
Jane’s Walk
Sat May 5
Begins at 10:00 am
Coffee and Conversation for seniors:
Home without Barriers
Mon, May 7
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Cyber Seniors Wed, May 9, 16, 23 and 3010:30 – 12:30 pm
Green Cart Information Session
Thu Apr. 19
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Cyber Seniors Connect
Sat, May 12 and 26
10:30 – 12:30 pm
Adult Book Club
Mon May 28
1:30 – 3:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:30 pm
E-books on the Go
Wed, May 30
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Club
Thu May 31
7:00 – 8:30 pm
FREE KIDS & TEENS PROGRAMS
Gaming for All Ages
Wed starting May 2
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Bouncing Babies
Wed May 9
10:15 – 10:45 am
Family Storytime: Let’s Go Exploring
Wed May 16
10:15 – 10:45 am
Toddler Storytime: Grow, Grow, Grow!
Wed May 23
10:15 – 10:35 am
Mad Machines
Sat May 26
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Preschool Storytime: Little Hands Can Grow Big Things
Mon May 28
10:15 -11:00 am
Please come and join us for Jane’s Walk on Saturday, May 5. This
walk will cover a section of the community of Brentwood and will
focus on the role of the library in developing community. This will
include stories about the history of the public library as Calgary
Public Library is celebrating 100 years in this city and the role of
school, church and community libraries. There will also be a special
stop at a new “Little Free Library” in Brentwood, a unique community gem you won’t want to miss. For information on other Jane’s
Walks in Calgary visit the Calgary Foundation website at www.thecalgaryfoundation.org.
Imagine! You’re an Animal
Come for a growling, quacking and mooing good time
as we share stories and rhymes about our animal friends.
Ages 2-5. Monday, May 14, 10:30-11:00.
Adult Programs
Career Coaching
Looking for work? Drop-in for one-on-one help with job
searching skills. Saturdays May 5 to August 25, 10:15 to 12:15.
Sora’s Songs
Canadian singer-songwriter Sora gives a musical performance that highlights her uniquely ancient- to-modern
sound. Sunday May 13, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Film Night
Join us each month to watch a film with fellow movie
buffs! Thursday May 17 from 6:30 – 8:30. Call us at 2215289 for more details.
What’s Happening? 2012 Open House. Join us for a cup
of coffee and an opportunity to learn about the special
events and free programs taking place around Calgary
in 2012. Saturday May 12, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Digital Archaeology and the Preservation of Fort Conger
Dr. Peter Dawson discusses how 3D laser scanning was
used to digitally capture Fort Conger, an expedition and
scientific research base on Ellesmere Island, Nunavut.
Tuesday May 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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(NC)—Adjusting to the pain of arthritis can be difficult
and frustrating for a child, yet it’s possible for them to
lead active and productive lives. To supplement the
treatment plan developed by your child’s health-care
team, The Arthritis Society recommends routine activities
that are especially good for joint mobility and relieving
pain:
•Walking.Itputslessstressonthejointsandisconsidered
much better and safer than running. It allows a child to
stretch the back and leg muscles and joints that can become stiff from sitting or resting.
• Cycling. Riding a tricycle or bike is excellent exercise
and can strengthen hips, knees and ankles when walking is too painful.
• Swimming. It improves muscle tone and movement of
large joints. Moving through the water adds resistance.
This boosts muscle strength and endurance. Activities
such as stretching or walking through water can exercise
the joints without putting them under strain.
You should always consult your child’s doctor to determine which physical activities are appropriate.
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to a jauntily displayed collection of retro-cool fiction,
books make great decorating accessories. With some
basic tools and a little imagination, books can also be
deconstructed into completely re-imagined works of art
for your home. Scissors, glue, a hole punch, and a playful
sense of discovery can turn an old book into a stunning
sculpture.
Need some ideas? Be sure to come to the 10th Annual
CBC - Calgary Reads Book Sale at the Calgary Curling
Club from May 11-13, where you can see an imaginative
and inspiring display of repurposed used books, as created by local art and book lovers. We’ll also have some
locally-built Little Free Library stands on display. These
adorable tiny community libraries may just inspire you
to start your own Little Free Library, right at the end of
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Save the Date:
10th Annual CBC Calgary Reads Book Sale
Calgary Curling Club - 720 3 Street NW
Friday, May 11 - Sunday May 13, 2012
Calgary Reads is an early literacy initiative that tutors
volunteers to work one-on-one with struggling Grade
1 and 2 readers in local schools. To volunteer, donate or
learn more about reading, visit www.calgaryreads.com
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PLEASE DON’T PET MY DOG
by Dr. Emily Roback, B.Sc., D.C.
While a dog is undergoing a training session, the assumption that the animal is focused and “wants to please” the
owner is false. It’s when the dog’s owner places conditions on achieving social acceptance the dog desires, that
it learns to comply with the owner’s expectations, such as
coming when called. Conversely, it is almost impossible
to condition all humans to stay clear from petting a quiet,
friendly-looking dog -- including Service Dogs -- despite
any badges indicating a ‘hands off’ request. Consequently
it is imperative to train the dog to sidestep anyone who
chooses to pet them.
Whether or not any individual approaches your dog while
it is or isn’t wearing an item identifying them as a Service
Dog and not to pet them, your dog must learn to look for
your guidance on what the ‘socially acceptable’ behaviour
would be in such an environment. To avoid having your
dog interact with the individual, consider training your dog
to sit in front of, and look up to you. This positioning is one
practiced when waiting for lights to change at a crosswalk,
or while stopping to chat with a neighbour, or even waiting
for a stressed out postal clerk to finish serving all those customers standing in line ahead of you. As the owner, it is also
important to be aware of those customers behind you who
maybe infatuated by -- and cheerfully attempting to touch
-- your service dog.
For the owner of a “Hearing Service Dog”, scolding the
dog for not ignoring people would be totally counterproductive to the dog’s ‘sound alerting’ duties -- it would
be unfathomable to expect the dog to comprehend a
punishment for “not-doing” a behaviour. However, if the dog
is positioned to face you, he/she is less likely to be distracted
by outside influences, noise, or other people who have a
natural itch to pet your dog.
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A Bird’s Eye View
Barbara Rose
A harbinger of spring, the American Robin is a welcome sight to many. Robins are popular birds, and easily recognized for their warm orange breast and cheery,
musical voice. Familiar sights in cities and towns, they
are also at home in wilderness areas, including mountains and plains.
Robins act as potters, smoothing mud over twigs, paper,
and feathers and then line their nest with fine grasses.
Nests are often hidden on a horizontal limb of a shrub
or tree just below a dense layer of leaves. They will also
nest in gutters, eaves, on outdoor light fixtures and other building structures.
The time of day determines the type of food a robin
looks for. Watch for them stalking earthworms in your
yard in the morning, and foraging in the fruit trees later
in the day.
Some say the robins’ beautiful blue egg colour keeps
them hidden from colour-blind predators. At birth, babies are helpless, and basically naked, except for a spare
whitish coloured down.
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“For thousands of homeowners, polybutylene
plumbing has become a recurring nightmare.”
- Ed Bradley, CBS-60 Minutes
Polybutylene (also known as PB or Poly-B) pipe is a
flexible, grey pipe that was used in several million homes
built from 1970 to the mid-1990s. Due to problems with
leaks, Poly-B water pipes are no longer accepted by
United States or Canadian building codes and have been
the subject of class action lawsuits in both countries.
Poly-B fails without warning because it breaks down
from the inside of the pipe over time, which can result
in sudden catastrophic damage or severe structural
damage including mold if a pipe has been leaking for
some time without detection. The older the pipe, the
more likely it is to fail. Not replacing Poly-B in a home
has a 60% probability of failure within 20 years, which
further increases over time.
Modern West Contracting Inc. specializes in the
complete turn-key removal of Poly-B in your home by a
professional, courteous, and experienced team including
a Master Plumber. Replacing this pipe in your home will
protect your investment and your personal belongings,
save thousands on repairs, and add significant value to
your property.
Call today to schedule your FREE consultation & evaluation
Erwin Knoll
Modern West Contracting Inc.
Specializing in Repipe, Boilers &
Custom Home Renovations
403-988-5945
“Making your home better than new!”
ALDERMAN, WARD 4
GAEL MACLEOD
Phone: 403-268-3727
Email: alcaw4@calgary.ca
Twitter: yycgael
Street Cleaning Now Happening in
Ward 4 Communities
Keep your eyes open for the Street Cleaning notification signs in your neighbourhood soon. The City of Calgary’s Spring Clean-up program starts April 15 and runs
through to June 29.
Along with sweeping our roads clean of sand and debris, city crews will also clean grit off the sidewalks and
boulevards of all major roads. Cleaning improves the
appearance of our roads, but it also ensures they are
safe for use and protects the environment.
It’s a big job to clean over 15,000 kilometers of paved
roads. The city is asking for your assistance in clearing
roadways for crews and equipment. This will help us
speed up the process and improve the efficiency of
clean-up efforts.
Residents are asked to relocate their waste and recycling carts and remove their vehicles from the roads
scheduled for cleaning.
Crews will sweep around vehicles and bins that have not
been removed. However, they won’t return to sweep
again, so it’s important to move your vehicle, even if
there is no penalty for not doing so.
The city has a great online map that lets you find out
what day your neighbourhood is scheduled for cleaning. Check it out at http://cocnmp.com/spring_cleanup.
Repipe, Boilers & Custom Home Renovations
“Making your home better than new”
You can also call 3-1-1 to find out when the sweepers
will be in your community.
ANY HOUSING
If you have a Ward 4 concern, please contact my Constituent Assistant at 403-268-3727 or by email at ward04@
calgary.ca.
BOILER SYSTEM
For up-to-date news and events follow me on Twitter @
yycgael or visit my website at www.gaelmacleod.ca.
REPIPE OR
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CITY OF CALGARY
CONT’D
FOSTERING SAFE COMMUNITIES…
Excessive Vehicle Noise Testing Offered
On Saturday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 30, Animal
& Bylaw Services is offering Calgarians the opportunity
to have the decibel levels of their vehicles read by the
Noise Snare.
On July 5, 2011 an amendment was made to the Calgary
Traffic Bylaw 26M96, citing that any vehicle noise measured at 96 decibels or more by a sound pressure level
meter is “objectionable noise” and is in contravention of
the bylaw. On December 19, 2011, Council directed Animal & Bylaw Services to use the Noise Snare technology
to test excessive vehicle noise.
The P.U.P.P.Y. events will also feature educational activities
and interaction with various experts on a variety of topics that focus on the health and safety of humans, pets,
wildlife and parks. The events and locations are as follows:
•Saturday,May26,1:00pm–4:00pm–SouthlandPark
•Saturday,June9,1:00pm–4:00pm–RiverPark
•Saturday,September8,1:00pm–4:00pm–NoseHillPark
•Saturday,October13,1:00pm–4:00pm–BowmontPark
The P.U.P.P.Y. initiative engages citizens, educating them
about the importance of picking up and disposing of
pet waste and proper off-leash park etiquette through
interactive activities and models. By participating in this
program, Calgarians will gain a deeper appreciation of
how to use parks and green spaces in responsible ways.
Learning to share the space is crucial to increasing user
enjoyment and sustaining the ecological integrity of
the many beautiful parks across Calgary.
For more information about the P.U.P.P.Y. program
please go to calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” or call 3-1-1.
Details regarding the testing site and times will be available the beginning of May on calgary.ca by searching
“Vehicle Noise 2012.”
THE P.U.P.P.Y. PROGRAM
Honouring
Teaming up with Calgarians to promote
sustainable use of off-leash areas
their life with you.
In 2011, the City of Calgary established the P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick
Up Pooch’s Poo Yourself ) program: a partnership between Calgary Parks and Animal & Bylaw Services aimed
at promoting park clean-up and educating park users
about sustainable use of off-leash areas. As a result of
Calgary’s growing dog population, more and more Calgarians are frequenting off-leash areas to exercise their
canine companions. With the increased use of these
areas comes an increased need for Calgarians to act as
park stewards, demonstrating responsible pet ownership and safe behaviours in these multiuse spaces.
2012-0178
The 2012 P.U.P.P.Y. program will consist of communitybased park clean-ups at four featured parks: Southland
Park, River Park, Nose Hill Park and Bowmont Park. These
events are opportunities for park users to show their
pride by volunteering their time to help remove litter
and dog waste from off-leash areas. The City of Calgary
will be providing clean up supplies for each event.
For well over a century, The City of Calgary
Cemeteries has supported Calgarians
who are looking to honour and remember
their loved ones. From our majestic, indoor
Mausoleum at Queen’s Park Cemetery
to a variety of burial plots, cremation
interment options and timeless
memorialisation choices, The City
of Calgary Cemeteries is a place to
remember a life lived and loved.
For more information on our
many options, visit calgary.ca/cemeteries
or call 403-221-3660.
calgary.ca/cemeteries
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COMMUNICATE
confidently!
Check out our website for more information,
or give us a call!
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journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in
Edgemont. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious,
fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour
emergency service call 403-255-7938. “Showering
you with great service.”
NOVA PAINTING & DECORATING: Serving Calgarians since 1960. Master German Painter – now “semi
retired” will do what ever you need done in the decorating field. Shop work - on site finishing- furniture
refinishing - appliances - murals - wallpaper, Exterior
and Interior, etc. Living in Collingwood since 1970.
Telephone 403-284-2353 fax: 403-289-7191 e-mail:
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CLEANING PERSONALIZED TO YOUR NEEDS! Quality cleans, excellent customer service, reliable and
friendly staff. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Cleaning supplies provided. *Spring Cleaning Now Available* Call Personalized Cleaning Services today! 403700-9726, info@pcscalgary.com, www.pcscalgary.
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YARD BUSTERS: Property Services: Weekly cut and
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Construction: Patio stone and Pavers/ Flag stone/
Rock walls/ Raised Beds/ Sod/ Landscape Lighting/
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Seniors Discount. Phone: 403-265-4769.
PAINTING: All types: Interior, Exterior, drywall repairs,
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Harding’s Painting © 403-708-0431 (w) 403-254-4726.
HEY KIDS… WANNA JOIN THE JUNIOR ART CLUB?
Wanna learn how to draw like a pro? Come to the Junior Art Club and you will learn easy step by step methods. Reasonable rates and small class size at Joyce’s
home studio. Adult classes also available. Call Joyce at
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GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS: sales, repairs, replacements, quick service on broken springs and
emergencies. 25 years of experience. Door Sales on
now! 403-891-3534. Support local business. sales@
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LONDONDERRY PAINTING AND DECORATING: interior and exterior painting, ceilings, wallpaper and
wood refinishing. For FREE estimates call Howard 403226-3456.
OUT ON A LIMB PROFESSIONAL PRUNING: Tree and
shrub pruning, shaping and restoration. Tree removal
and stump grinding. New tree and shrub selection and
installation. Fertilization and insect pest management.
Licensed & Insured. Journeyman Landscape Gardener
and certified Arborist. Call Jim at 403-265-6965 or
email outonalimbprofessionalpruning@live.ca.
RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Serving
Edgemont area with quality work and fair pricing. High
efficiency furnaces from $2985, water heaters from
$730, water softeners, gas lines, garburators, drain
cleaning, sump pumps and much more with the best
warranties in the business. Book an appointment today
and enter to win $400 worth of restaurant quality meat
from Centennial Food products! Call 403-968-6630.
DETAILED HOUSECLEANING: Weekly, bi-weekly and
monthly. Also move in and move out. Licensed, insured and bonded. Call 403-470-6548.
SITTING SERVICES: Retired, reliable, house sitting, cat
and dog sitting, dog walking. Very competitive rates,
references available. Please Call Elena at 403-247-6205.
CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD: No worries Moldpro
can help. Don’t compromise your family’s health;
call Moldpro at 403-371-7836. Email us at info@albertamoldpro.com or check our website at: www.
albertamoldpro.com. “Member of the BBB”.
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