Join Us! - Douglasdale/Glen and Quarry Park Community Association

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Communications Director - John Higgin
Your Official Community Newsletter
It’s December, can you believe it? Hopefully you
have all your Christmas shopping done by now.
If not, stay safe and don’t forget to keep your
house and car doors locked. Last month
there were 2 break and enters, 1 vehicle
was stolen, 4 vehicle were robbed from
and there were 4 cases of vandalism in various
locations around our community. The break
and enters, stolen vehicle and robberies
were all due to owners failing to lock up their
belongings. The vandalism cases were vehicle windows being
smashed. Let’s just avoid it all by remembering to lock our doors and
keeping valuables out of site.
BRIDGES
TABLE O F CO NTE NTS :
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Board Update: P3
DGCA Contact Info.: P4
DGCA Membership Info.: P6
DGCA Benefit Partner Program: P12 & 13
C ommunit y C orner
Have a safe and Merry Christmas from all of us at the Quarry Park,
Doulasdale, Glen Community Association!”
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Best Regards and Merry Christmas, John Higgin
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School Information: P5
SBR Comm. Action Group: P7
Kids Corner: P8
Wildlife Updates: P10 & 27
Library Information: P14 & 18
Important Numbers: P20
Crossword Puzzle: P19 & 27
Hon. Ric McIver, MLA: P22
C lassified A ds: P29
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The Official Community Newsletter for Douglasdale, Douglas Glen and Quarry Park
DouglasdaleGlen Community Association Contacts
Please direct any community related questions to :
♦ Email: info@dgca.ca
♦ Web: www.dgca.ca Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 87031
#160, 11520 - 24th Street S.E.
Calgary, AB T2Z 3V7
Isn’t it time to get involved? Join the board. Volunteer for an event. Purchase a membership.
Support your newsletter and its advertisers. Make this be the year you make a difference!
Executive
President
Vice President
Secretary Treasurer
Past President
Board of Directors
DGCA Website Coordinator
Memberships Director
Communications Director
Program & Events Director
Civic Affairs Director
Director at Large
Traffic Committee Chair SECRS Representative
Trico Representative
Rink Facilities Chair
Other Available Positions:
André Roberge
Butch Caston
Sandra Kulisz
Laura Kovacic Shifra Di Battista
president@dgca.ca
vicepresident@dgca.ca
secretary@dgca.ca
treasurer@dgca.ca
sdibattista@shaw.ca
John Higgin
Laura Kovacic John Higgin
Heather Davies
Vince Bootsman
Erika Blair / Jason Doering
Debra Tozzo
Todd Fralic
Ken Bews
Dave Ruschkowski
website@dgca.ca
membership@dgca.ca
info@dgca.ca
events@dgca.ca
civicaffairs@dgca.ca
environment@dgca.ca
traffic@dgca.ca
secrs@dgca.ca
trico@dgca.ca
sports@dgca.ca
Facilities Director Corporate Development Director Fundraising & Grants Director Marketing/Community Development Director condo@dgca.ca
corpdevelop.ca
fundraising@dgca.ca
commdevelop@dgca.ca
Board Committees/Special Groups
Councillor (Ward 12)
Shane Keating
eaward12@calgary.ca403-268-2478
twitter: @shanekeatingald
MLA, Calgary Hays
Hon. Ric McIver calgary.hays@assembly.ab.ca403-215-4380
Douglasdale Maintenance Association (DMA)
Darlene Krupa douglasdalemaintenanceassociation@hotmail.com
403-852-3435
Douglas Glen Maintenance Association (DGMA)
Jann Vahey
jann@douglasglen.com Rink Maintenance Committee
rink@dgca.ca
Rink Shack Maintenance
Paul Briske
rinkshack@dgca.ca
Community Garden
Holly Clark
garden@dgca.ca
Newsletter Advertising Sales
Bobbie-Jo Bergnernewslettersales@mindsdesign.ca403-203-9152
Guides
Debra Brisban
dan_b80@telus.net403-255-3414
Scouts, 227 Group Commissioner
Tracy Comessotti scouter_tracy@hotmail.com
403-203-2414
Timbits Soccer
Stefanie Alloway timbits@dgca.ca
DGMA contact information
Jann Vahey
jann@douglasglen.com www.douglasglen.com Newsletter Ad Sales:
newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca
Pg. 4 December 2014 What people need to know.
Thanks to your official newsletter!
Check out our website: www.dgca.ca
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Schools
Monsignor JS Smith School – December
“When they saw the star, they
rejoiced exceedingly with
great joy” (Matthew 2:10).
How bright the stars are this
time of year in the crisp cool
night air. Imagine looking up and
seeing that wondrous magical star
guiding the way to the King of all
Kings! Christmas is a time of sharing,
kindness and rejoicing. It is also a time
to remember those who are struggling. It’s
important to donate to our Christmas hamper (in support of
the St.Vincent de Paul Society), the Food Bank, or any number
of organizations helping out those who need an extra hand this
time of year. We’ve already received the greatest gift of all.
Who does not love to watch their little one on stage? The
much anticipated Christmas concerts will be held as follows –
seating is limited and on a first come basis.
403-452-2911
For all your plumbing needs!
Fall Special:
Furnace inspection and tune up for $149
www.plumbingparamedics.ca
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K – Grade 2, December 9th @ 7:00 pm
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Grade 3-5, December 10th @ 7:00 pm
“Glory to God in the
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Christmas Band Concert, December 11th @ 7:00 pm
highest, and on earth
Parents, look for a calendar of events in our newsletter, or visit
our website at: http://schools.cssd.ab.ca/msgrsmith/parents/
newsletters/. Highlights are as follows.
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December 1st – Drama students to Bishop O’Byrne to
watch Shrek – The Musical
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December 4th – 2nd Series of Vacinnations for Grades 5
and 9
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December 5th – The Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of
Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour
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December 6th – Sacrament of Reconciliation
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December 12th – Choir to Olympic Plaza
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December 18th – Advent Liturgy at the school
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December 19th – Early dismissal – Christmas Break!
Let the stars shine bright this Christmas!
Have a safe holiday and Happy New Year!
The next school council meeting is set for: January 22, 2015
@ 7:00pm in the School Library.
peace, good will
toward men”
- Luke 2:14
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REGULAR MEMBERSHIP $25.00 / SENIORS $10.00 (AGE 50+)
Benefits of being a DGCA Member
1. Save, Save, Save$$$ by showing your card at the 41 vendors participating in the Benefit Partner Program shown on pages 10 & 11.
Visit www.dgca.ca and click on 'membership' and then Benefit Partner Program.
2. Timbits Soccer - local U4, U6 U8 soccer club.
3. Active contributor & supporter of your community.
4. Vote at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Sit on the board or become a committee member coordinating special events (family day skate, casino night, BBQ's, movie in
the park, banner project,community garden).
6. Community involvement on regional committees and initiatives.
Questions?
7. Awareness & responsive to planning & development issues.
Contact membership@dgca.ca
8. Maintains & improves outdoor rinks, tennis & basketball courts, 2 rink shacks.
or 403-720-0668
9. Supportive of your community newsletter - Bridges.
10. Pay it forward bottle drive program.
11. Making a difference in your community and become an ambassador for your community.
You don’t have to live in the community to own a DGCA membership card. Encourage your friends or family to buy a card!
DOUGLASDALEGLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
You can drop off the application form with your payment (cash not accepted) at Swifty’s gas station located
at Douglasdale Blvd. & Douglas Woods Drive or mail to the address shown on page 4.
Senior (+50)$10.00/household Date Paid:
Regular - $25.00/household
by chq.
by cash
1st Card Holder:
2nd Card Holder:
Address:
Telephone:
Postal Code:
Email Address:
Wish to receive community email updates?
Children:
Yes
Ages:
No
Current membership card number if known:
Would you be interested in hearing about volunteer opportunies?
Pg. 6 December 2014 Yes
Community
News
South Bow River Community Action Group
Life by the Bow River
Two SBRCAG committee members met with three of the
“Calgary River Communities Action Group” (CRCAG) board
members to make them aware of SBRCAG’s existence and
concerns. They concurred with us on the limited mitigation
efforts being planned for the Bow River and explained that
although some diversion and holding areas had been considered
on the Bow River upstream of the TransAlta reservoirs, they
had been discarded due to their minimal collective impact on
flow rates. The consensus is that concrete mitigation results can
only be achieved through creating additional storage capacity
at TransAlta sites. They encouraged us to regularly write to the
ESRD Minister (Kyle Fawcett) and our MLA Ric McIver, asking for
the terms/status of the negotiations between the Province and
TransAlta and to further advocate for an agreement to be made
that involves more than just the Ghost Reservoir to protect Bow
River Communities.
Therefore, we ask you to act now:
Lobby TransAlta requesting sustainable measures that promote
watershed stewardship and increased life of the reservoirs which
is critical, not only for the continued operation of their business,
but also for the ability of the reservoir to hold back more water
during a flood. Contact:
As residents of the South Bow River Communities, we consider
ourselves very fortunate to live near the Bow River and to be
blessed with all the pleasures and opportunities it gives us to
recreate and enjoy. We want to ensure that this beautiful area is
always there for everyone’s pleasure.
As a follow-up to the article published in the July 2014 Bridges,
this is an update on our Groups progress.
For our Group to be more inclusive and provide representation
of all communities along the South Bow River, the group
previously known as the “Douglasdale/Glen Flood Mitigation
Group” has changed its ‘name. We are now known as “South
Bow River Communities Action Group “(SBRCAG).
The mission of the “South Bow River Communities Action
Group” is
“Support and promote flood mitigation initiatives that focus on
protecting Calgary’s South Bow River Communities.
SBRCAG has major concerns regarding the proposed flood
mitigation projects and how they could affect all downstream
South Bow River communities. Therefore, we have reached out
to other communities who also share our concerns and to date
have made contact with Inglewood, Deer Run, McKenzie Lake
and Cranston. It is our intention to meet with their community
representatives to discuss common concerns regarding flood
mitigation issues and determine how we can work together
to be heard. We have also been in contact with a Bowness
representative to learn from their experiences.
Presently, the SBRCAG committee is in the process of consulting
with technical experts to increase our knowledge of how each
proposed flood mitigation measure will affect the South Bow
River communities.
Julie Gathercole, Public Relations, - julie_gathercole@transalta.
com
Lobby our politicians to start actions to protect our families, our
communities and our city from future devastation caused by
flooding. Contact:
Jim Prentice, Premier– premier@gov.ab.ca
Kyle Fawcett, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource.
Development– calgary.klein@assembly.ab.ca
Ric McIver, Calgary Hays MLA & Minister of Jobs – calgary.hays@
assembly.ab.ca
CRCAG also has an online petition calling on provincial and
federal politicians “to properly fund, build and expedite
watershed plans and mitigation infrastructure to prevent
catastrophic damage from flooding within Calgary and the
surrounding area.” To participate in this petition, please go to
the CRCAG website www.protectcalgary.com. This website
also contains other informative reports and updates under the
“Resources”, tab.
The SBRCAG needs a strong voice to ensure that the South Bow
River communities will be protected from future floods and we
will keep you updated on any new developments. Therefore, we
invite and welcome you to join our Action Group by contacting
one of the committee members listed below.
Robert Melnyk, Committee Chairperson, ramelnyk@shaw.ca
Jack & Carol Part jcpart@shaw.ca
Mark & Leoma Hornby hornby@shaw.ca
Please contact any of the above Committee Members if you have
any questions.
DECEMBER
Can you help
our Christmas
mouse climb
the tree
to reach the
star?
2014
Kids
Corner
A fun and stimulating
page for kids to enjoy!
Spot the 7 Differences Circle them on picture B.
A
B
Then the Grinch thought
of something he hadn’t
before!
What if Christmas,
he thought, doesn’t come
from a store.
What if Christmas...
perhaps...
means a little bit more!
~ Dr. Seuss,
How the Grinch Stole
Christmas!
Did
You Know:
Santa has 8 Reindeer. Their names are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner
and Blitzen.
Hanging up stockings comes from the Dutch custom of leaving shoes out filled with hay for St Nicholas’s donkeys (Santa’s
Reindeer). He would leave small gifts in return.
If you received all of the gifts listed in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song, you would receive 364 presents!
Traditionally Boxing Day gets its name from the money collected in church alms-boxes for the poor.
Chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, commemorates St. Nicholas / Santa Claus who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
For Her
This Christmas
Jewellery
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Custom Design & Repair
Meir & Viola Stern
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111 - 163 Quarry Park Blvd. SE
www.eternitycreations.ca
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Expires December 31/14
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Dentistry for Your Whole Family
Dentistry is our profession, but people are our focus.
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• Children & Families Welcome
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• We Direct Bill to Insurance
Dr. Nikola Vranjes and staff
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wish you and your family a
#210, 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Located in the Market at Quarry Park across from the Co-Op
403.453.5588 www.dynamic-dental.ca
all services performed by a licensed general dentist
Community
Corner
what you may not know about gophers
Lynwood just off Glenmore Trail
Photo Credit - T. Young
Richardson’s ground squirrels, commonly called gophers, fulfill a
very important role in the ecology of Alberta’s wildlife.
The Richardson’s ground squirrel is the most common ground
squirrel of the five species found in Alberta and they are the
favored prey of many native species on the prairie. For instance,
one species of raptor, the ferruginous hawk depends on the
Richardson’s ground squirrel for up to 80% of its diet.
In fact, the number of ground squirrels in a region can dictate,
how well and how often certain raptors will breed. Raptors
such as the Swanson’s hawk, red-tailed hawk, prairie falcon,
bald eagle and great horned owl also depend on the abundance
of these squirrels.
The Richardson’s ground squirrel is a burrowing rodent found
throughout most of the prairie and parkland regions of Alberta.
They are indeed squirrels that live on and in the ground rather
than trees. Ground squirrels belong in the same family as
tree squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and
marmots.
Terrestrial animals such as the rattle snake, red fox, badger and
weasel, also rely on the availability of these little squirrels for a
food source.
Richardson’s ground squirrels are omnivores, eating grasses,
forbs, nuts and seeds. Typical adults are about 12 inches long.
They are dark brown on the upper side and tan underneath.
The tail is shorter and less bushy than other ground squirrels,
and the external ears are so short as to look more like holes in
the animal’s head. The tail is constantly trembling, so the animal
is sometimes called the “flickertail”.
Pg. 10 December 2014 Merry Christmas!
On window panes, the icy frost
Leaves feathered patters, crissed & crossed,
But in our house the Christmas tree
Is decorated festively
With tiny dots of coloured light
That cozy up this winter night.
Christmas songs, familiar, slow,
Play softly on the radio,
Pops and hisses from the fire
Whistle with the bells and choir.
Tomorrow's what I'm waiting for,
But I can wait a little more.
~ Anonymous
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and
try to keep it all the year.”
- Charles Dickens
They spend the majority of their life underground and can
survive without food or water for periods exceeding 210 days.
In total, Richardson’s ground squirrels spend only about 15% of
their lifetime above ground.
Interestingly, their burrows provide important underground
refuge for many native species including burrowing owls and
bumblebees.
Although species such as bison and swift fox reached the
brink of extinction on the prairies as a result of human activity,
Richardson’s ground squirrels continue to survive in humanmodified habitats such as grazed pastures, edges of cultivated
fields and city parks.
Next time you are biking, hiking or walking by the Bow and get
a glimpse of a bald eagle perched up high on some old poplar or
red tailed hawk diving for his lunch you may just remember the
gopher and how he plays his part to keep our city just a little bit
country.
Spring’s Servicing & Heating Ltd.
Ph#: 403-253-1888
Replace your
Furnace
with Spring’s
and $ave!
FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING Book before December 19 th and
Winter BLOW-OUT SPECIAL
1 FURNACE & 12 VENTS
$
129+ GST
receive up to $600 off
any list price.
$0 Down $0 Interest
OAC for one full year.
BOOK BEFORE DECEMBER 19/14
INCLUDES
1 STANDARD
DISPOSABLE FILTER
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Accountant
Stanley Doherty, CMA
Beside Swifty’s CENTEX on Douglasdale Blvd.
www.springsheating.com
NO UP-FRONT FEES FREE ESTIMATES VISA/MASTERCARD ACCEPTED
403-254-4726
www.hardingsservices.com
#6 - 20 Douglas Woods Drive SE
403-257-1582
Personal and Corporate Taxes
- Residential & Commercial - Int./Ext. Painting - Scheduled Cleaning
- Window & Power Washing - Stipple Removal & Texture Application
- Cabinet Refinishing - Spray Booth - Renovations & Project Management
Quickbooks Training
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Audits . Consulting . Business Startup Assistance
Benefit Partner Program
The vendors shown below and on Page 11 will offer the stated benefits when you show a
current DGCA membership card following your patronage of these vendors.
Visit www.dgca.ca for details.
Fitness
Crossfit Motivate 10%
off when a DGCA membership card is shown. Where ordinary
people achieve extraordinary results Can not be combined with
other specials. #137 4800 104Ave SE 403-671-3114
www.crossfitmotivate.com
Orginal Joe’s Restaurant and Bar 10%
off your bill. Some conditions may apply. 1009 - 163 Quarry Park
Blvd SE 403-616-3512 www.originaljoes.ca
Pizza Hut Southpoint 10% + free
10% off on any transactions plus a FREE cinnaparts dessert with
display of DGCA membership card. 234 4600 130Ave SE
403-299-5510 www.pizzahut.ca
Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course 10%
off restaurant, range, green fees, retail and lessons (cannot be
combined with any other offer). 7 Douglas Woods Dr
403-279-7913 www.eaglequestgolf.com
Solo Liquor 5%
off your total bill. Cannot be combined with our weekly specials in
the flyer or in store specials. #7 3451 Douglasdale Blvd SE
403-236-8799 www.sololiquor.com
Food
Trico Centre for Family Wellness 20%
off Trico Centre’s 4 month & annual memberships. DGCA
membership cards also available for purchase. 11150 Bonaventure
Dr SE 403-278-7542 www.tricocentre.ca
abc Country Restaurant 10%
off an entree when DGCA membership card is shown. Some
conditions may apply. Not valid with any other coupon or special
#658, 11520 - 24St SE 403-720-6600 www.abccountry.ca
Boston Pizza 10%
off your bill. Some conditions may apply - Flames packages
available. Southtrail 4307 130Ave SE & Riverbend 8338 18St SE
403-257-6661 & 403-236-7000
Crowfoot Wine & Spirits 5%
off on non-sale items only. Open 10am-12am. #858 11520-24St
SE 403-203-2455 www.crowfootliquor.com
Good For You Vitamins, Herbs,
30% and 10%
Minerals & Oxygenated Water
30% off all vitamins, minerals & herbal supplements and 10% on
water cards. #121 - 10836 24St SE 403-254-5228
www.goodforyou.ca
home care & services
NSD Sports & Fitness Club
Offering the community a corporate rate if at least 5 of
our members join. Register your company by emailing to
corporatememberships@nsd365.com mentioning our association
name.
Woodys Taphouse off your bill before GST. 4307 130Ave SE 403-257-1666
www.woodystaphouse.com
10%
A Vacuum Store and Service off any retail item and free at home estimate.
Unit 218 4600 130Ave SE 403-228-6228 www.avacuum.ca
10%
C-Techs Computer Services off any computer repairing service #4, 675 Acadia Dr SE &
support@calgarytechs.com 403-261-8998 & 403-619-8839
www.calgarytechs.com
10%
Douglasdale Custom Lawn Care
10%
Offering 10% off any service. Book your Fall clean up now!!
Services include aeration, fertilization, leaf/debris clean up, snow
removal and more. Licensed/Insured and references available. Call
Roy for details at 403-875-2509 or e-mail, vougue2@telus.net
ECCO Recycling and Energy Corporation
Free
offers I FREE waste disposal monthly. Loads cannot be larger than
a pick-up truck with or without trailer and waste must be dry
non-hazardous material such as drywall, wood, cardboard, plastic,
construction/demolition material. 9908 - 24St SE 403-263-3226
www.eccorecycling.com
Hojy’s Pizza 10%
off your bill. Specializing in pizza-pasta-chicken wings-quick orders.
2A 110 Canterbury Dr SW 403-543-4343, 403-238-5418,
fax:403-281-5976
Flair Graphics & Printing 20% then 5%
offering new clients 20% off original orders for printing, decals,
signs, sign installation & promotional products. 5% off future orders.
Some conditions apply. 8080E-36St SE or info@flairgraphics.com
403-279-2234
Olive Grove Pizzeria off your order Pick-up only Unit 206-210 24St SE or
pizzeriab@yahoo.com 403-236-5585
Rob’s Roofing Solutions off a roof system at the time of signing. 403-700-0600
www.robsroofingsolutions.ca
Pg. 12 December 2014 10%
$500
Benefit Partner Program
The vendors shown below and on Page 10 will offer the stated benefits when you show a
current DGCA membership card following your patronage of these vendors.
Visit www.dgca.ca for details.
10%
By Request Painting & Decorating Inc. 20%
Premier interior painting forcommercial/residential, specializing
in home renovations & new home construction. Remove/install
wallpaper. Free estimates. Full WCB $2 min liability. 27 yrs exp.
403-246-5309 www.byrequestpainting.com
pets
Tahiti Tans 10%
off products and services, come in a check out our monthly specials!
Unit 32 20 Douglas Woods Dr SE & #8 15425 Bannister Rd SE 403720-2262
Cloverdale Paint up to 30%
off on paint and supplies. Cannot be combined with other specials.
21A - 240 Midpark Way SE (Midnapore) 403-254-9019
www.cloverdalepaint.com
retail
painting
Titan Ink-Jet off ink jet cartridge refills. #129-755 Lake Bonivista Dr SE or
titaninkjet@shaw.ca 403-225-6530 www.islandinkiet.com
Riverbend General Store 10% & 15%
10% off Colverdale paint for Douglas Glen and Douglasdale
common area fence colours plus 15% off paint accessories.
Cannot be combined with any other offer. #330, 8338 18St SE
403-279-6700
personal care
Harmony Music 25%
School: 25% off your first month of music lessons for new
registrations only. Can not be combined with other offers or special
promotions. 11420 27 St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3R6 (403) 619-8115
Merle Norman Salon and Day Spa 10%
off all products and services (cannot be combined with any other
offer). 1106 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE 403-264-2214 www.
merlenorman.com
FREE DELIVERY
mattress mattress 10% or 5%
10% off SYMP(Saves You Money Price) or 5% off any promotional or
clearance price. Come Get Your Beducation. #42, 4307 - 130Ave SE
403-257-1171 www.mattressmattress.com
OpTik BouTik 15% and Free
off complete pair of glasses & sunglasses. Not valid with any other
coupon or special. Free glasses (select glasses) for kindergarten
students that require correction (part of Alberta Eye See Eye Learn
Program) 206 163 Quarry Park Blvd 403-457- EYES (3937)
www.OptikBoutik.com
Barkers Fine Dry Cleaning 10%
off your bill. For wedding gowns, heirlooms, couture style cleaning,
environmentally friendly. #109, 10836 24St SE 403-282-2226
Southtrail Panda Flowers 10%
off all services and products. 37, 4307 130Ave SE 403-257-3000
www.southtrailpandaflowers.com
vehicle
Edgeworxx Studio It’s all about Hair 5%
off all products and services (cannot be combined with any other
offer). #24 20 Douglas Woods Dr SE or edgeworxxstudio@shaw.
ca 403-236-9188
Flowers Make Memories Free delivery in your community 403-278-8708
www.flowersmakememories.ab.ca
10%
Nasource Imports 10%
off all regular priced items. Some conditions may apply. 3279 114Ave
SE 403-969-0777 www.nasource.com
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Christopher’s Fine Dry Cleaning 10%
off all cleaning services. Certified Professional Drycleaner on site,
trust your clothes to experience & education (since 1998). #132,
11520 24St SE (Douglas Square, next to Sobeys) 403-720-6989
Douglas Square Pet Clinic off all veterinary services. #136, 11520 24St 403-203-0775
Action Chip Repair & Replacements 20%
off your bill. Windshield repairs made at home, contact Wade Jackson.
403-999-0091
Canadian Dent $200 or 10%
$200 off hail damage over $1000 or 10% off repairs under $1000.
Paintless dent repair. 3424 - 114Ave SE 403-271-8374
www.canadiandent.com
Easy Auto Glass 15% and $24.99
15% off a new windshield (not to combined with any other offer) and
$24.99 for the 1st rock chip. Bay 1, 10820 - 27St SE or e-mail
info@easyautoglass.ca 403-265-0007 www.easyautoglass.ca
Integra Tire Auto Centre 10%
off parts & servicing. Excludes tire purchases, some conditions may
apply. #9, 11450 - 29St SE or calgarydouglasdale@integratire.com
403-257-6465 www.integratire.com
December at Glenmore Square
• Snowballs and Snowmen:
When your cheeks are rosy and
the snow falls, it’s time for stories
and rhymes about snowmen and
snowballs.
Ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver
Monday, Dec 8, 10:15 – 10:35 a.m.
Registration starts Nov. 12
•Jingle Bell Babies:
Celebrate the festive season with
stories, songs and finger plays
especially for babies.
Ages 6 to 23 months with a parent/
caregiver
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Registration starts Nov. 12
• Tinsel Time:
Come celebrate the season with
Christmas stories, songs and rhymes.
Ages 3 to 5 independent of a parent/
caregiver
Thursday, Dec. 18, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Registration starts Nov 12
• Tween time:
Nothing to do between school and
supper? Enjoy a different activity
every week in this Library program
just for tweens!
Ages 9 to 13
Thursdays, Sept. 18 to Dec. 11,
3:30 - 5 p.m.
*No registration required
227 Douglasdale Scouts would like
to THANK the community for their
support of our first bottle drive and our
popcorn campaign!
Check our
Website for programs
in the New Year
www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
*Registration is required for all
Library programs unless otherwise
noted
Glenmore Square Library
7740-18 Street SE
403.260.2600
HOURS:
Mon., Tues.,Thurs. 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Wed., 1 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Fri., Sat.,10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Sun. 12- 5 p.m.
(mid-Sept. to mid-May)
As well, Deerfoot Bottle Depot is kindly accepting donations
towards our Jamboree Fund. You may deposit your bottles in
the specifically marked box to contribute to the fees for our
members attending World Jamboree 2015 in Japan.
Your support has provided the means
for our youth to attend such activities
as “The Lego Movie” camp, Heritage
Park Ghoul’s Night Out, Clay for
Kids, wall climbing and there is much more to come. In the
upcoming months, our youth will be providing service around
the community, learning about the world around them and
working on their outdoor skills.
Scouts Canada is the country's leading youth organization. For
more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure,
outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian
youth.
Please mark you calendars for our upcoming bottle drives:
Scouting offers a world where you can discover the best in
yourself and the best in others. Dollar for dollar, our programs
provide significant value. They run all year round and offer
adventures that youth will remember for a lifetime!
~ Saturday, January 24th, 2015 / ~ Saturday, March 28th, 2015
We will be coming around door to door collecting bottles and
cans for return. Alternatively, you may leave your donations on
the front step marked "Scouts”. Thank you in advance for your
support!
Pg. 14 December 2014 Scouts have a lot of fun discovering new things and experiences
they wouldn't have elsewhere. Along the way they develop
into capable, confident and well-rounded individuals, better
prepared for success in the world.
If you are interested in joining the 227 Douglasdale Scouts,
please contact: scouter_tracy@hotmail.com or 403-203-2414
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.
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Welcome to this great 2 story home located on a quiet street,
minutes to Quarry Park and the bow river pathway system. As you enter
you are greeted by beautiful exotic "Kempas" hardwood floors that span
the living room and the entire upstairs including all bedrooms and
bonus room. The entire home has been freshly painted. The spacious
bonus room has a large window which lets in an abundance of natural
light and a beautiful gas fire place that you can cozy up to on those long
winter nights. The bright open concept kitchen has new counter tops,
lighting and dishwasher. A large walk through pantry leads to a
convenient main floor laundry. Up stairs there are 3 spacious bedrooms.
The master bedroom has walk-in closet and sliding doors that lead to a
private balcony. The 4pc ensuite has a new counter top and a large tub
shower surround. The back yard is beautifully landscaped with an
abundance of trees and shrubs that create privacy. New roof and freshly
painted large deck complete this well maintained home.
Wow! Over 1600 sq ft bungalow located on a large corner lot
minutes to Quarry Park. Walk to work and add hours to your day by
eliminating a long commute, allowing you to enjoy a quality of life
you never though possible. As you enter the property you are greeted
by soring vaulted ceiling and a dramatic open stair case. There are 3
spacious bedrooms and an office. The large master has a 4 piece
ensuite and a walk-in closet. The spare bathroom has a huge stand up
shower with a 12 foot ceiling. Hardwood floors leads you through the
main entrance into the kitchen and nook. The great room has a
beautiful gas fire place that you can cozy up to on those long winter
nights. The dramatic vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling windows let
in an abundance of natural light. All the windows have Hunter
Douglas top down bottom up blinds. Enjoy loads of privacy with a
large corner lot.
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403-615-5989
#20 2439 54th Ave SW
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House of Real Estate
Pg. 16 December 2014 To view more information and
photos visit my website at
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Call for your free Market evaluation!
403-615-5989
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Free 7-week workshop will teach you the skills
you need to live a happier life.
Details:
All sessions begin Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Times and locations:
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. @ South Health Campus Wellness Centre (1st & 3rd weeks)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ South Health Campus Wellness Centre
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. @ St. Mary’s University College
For more information and to register, visit www.scpcn.ca/workshops.
Disclaimer: Happiness Basics is for those aged 18 and older who want to learn how to be happier. It is not suitable for patients with severe anxiety,
depression or suicidal thoughts.
Help the Homeless this Holiday with:
Join
greengate Garden Centres, Nicastro’s
Public House and Panorama Mountain Village
Resort - November 29th, December 6th & 13th;
10am until 2pm to help those less fortunate and
support the Calgary Homeless Foundation.
Drop off any of the following donations at
greengate ‘till December 14th, and help families
stay warm, provide nourishment, winter activities
and transportation for those in need…
· Any gently used winter wear
· Family activity passes
· Calgary Transit bus passes
· Gift cards to grocery stores
visit
for more information
14111 MacLeod Tr. S.
(403) 256-1212
* All donations and a portion of proceeds from every sale go to the Calgary Homeless Foundation and their affiliates!
Winter
Wellness
Looking for ways to beat the winter
blues, bugs, and bulge? Many of my
patients come in seeking support for
any and all of these issues, so here are
a few of my favourites.
Eat with the seasons
This is roughly eating what is currently
being harvested (which isn’t much fresh
produce in the dead of Canadian winter!).
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fish and Food
in England did an interesting study on how
the nutrients in milk changed from summer
to winter, which aligned with those who
believe we can align our bodies with nature
by changing our diet throughout the year.
In fall, what is being harvested? The foods
growing slowly, and often underground.
Reach for carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips,
onion and garlic. Warm up with warming
spices like ginger, peppercorn and mustard.
Pg. 18 December 2014 In winter, turn more to animal meats,
especially beef. As with any diet, I believe
in tailoring it to meet your health goals.
Plenty of my patients with arthritis and
auto-immune disease cannot eat red meat
more than once or twice a month. Get
vegetables through warm soups rather than
salads.
Watch the comfort foods
The root vegetables in season carry
extra carbohydrates compared to other
vegetables, so portion control is important
to keep the waist line in check. It’s so
easy to overeat when a snowstorm has
you trapped indoors. On the same train
of thought, keep the exercise up. You will
need to be creative with where and how try a new class or have a dance party with
the kids.
Take care of your stress
and immune system
Immunity is suppressed by high stress, so
anything you can do for stress will help. As
stress mounts closer to Christmas, take
time out for stress management - yoga,
massage, or experimenting with essential
oils can do amazing things for de-stressing.
Probiotics add to your immune army, and
Vitamin D can be beneficial to both energy
levels and immunity. At the first sign of a
cold, I cut patients and family back on sugar
and dairy (also caffeine if relevant). We
start Echinacea tincture, and much to my
5-year-old’s displeasure, adding lots more
onion and thyme to recipes. Between
colds, I love Astragalus tincture or Reishi
mushroom to build up the immune system.
Contrast showers (alternating hot and
cold water) are amazing for stimulating the
metabolism and immune system.
Make changes today - procrastination
is the thief of health. How often have you
been in stress or down with a cold wishing
you could have made changes to prevent it?
Turn your awareness into action
and have your
healthiest winter
yet!
- Dr. Gayle
Maguire, BSc, ND
Community
Fun Page for Adults
Crossword
Puzzle
Sudoku:
For solution, go to
mind’s design studio
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached
logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the
blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit,
so must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
For solution,
Go to page 27.
Across:
1. Canvas cover
5. Valuable stones
9. Hullabaloo
12. Lotion ingredient
13. Actor _____
Guinness
14. Was first
15. Photos, for short
16. Utopia
18. Canyon feedback
19. Mound
20. Low grade
21. Lacking flavour
26. Frighten
28. Discharge
29. Manor
31. Diner
33. Uses the eyes
34. Go onstage
35. Quail’s kin
38. Card game
41. Pull apart
42. Surrender
43. Religious skeptic
47. Once more
48. hero sandwich
49. Fir or poplar
50. Scram!
51. School group (abbr.)
52. Average (hyph.)
53. Snaky swimmers
Down:
1. Recorded
2. Wonderland girl
3. City in NY
4. Mexican money
5. Space
6. Pass, as time
7. Earn
8. Weighing instrument
9. Heavyweight great
10. _____ Moines
11. Shelley work
17. Remove
21. Make a doily
22. Right you _____ !
23. Development
24. Polite address
25. Messy place
27. Fidel _____
29. Clairvoyant’s letters
30. Dead _____ Scrolls
31. London’s country
(abbr.)
32. Had a meal
34. Whirlpools
36. Relaxes
37. Beginning part
39. Best
40. Salamanders
42. Instance
43. Venomous viper
44. Stomach
45. Hoops league (abbr.)
46. Corporate VIP
Good Luck!
Important
Hey Parents!
ALL EMERGENCY CALLS
Numbers
Need a Sitter?!
911
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
403.253.5250
Alberta Health Care
403.310.0000
AHS Addictions Hotline
1.866.332.2322
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency
403.245.7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7
403.943.5465
Calgary Police – Non Emergency
403.266.1234
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
403.234.7233
Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.387.5437
Child Find – Alberta
403.270.3463
Distress/Crisis Line
403.266.4357
ENMAX – Power Trouble
403.514.6100
Poison Centre – Alberta
1.800.332.1414
Suicide Crisis Line
1.800.784.2433
HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE
Alberta Children’s Hospital
403.955.7211
Foothills Hospital
403.944.1110
Rockyview General Hospital
403.943.3000
South Calgary Urgent Care
403.943.9300
South Health Campus
403.956.1111
OTHER
Calgary Humane Society
403.205.4455
Calgary Parking Authority
403.537.7100
Calgary Senior’s Resource
403.266.6200
Call Before You Dig
City of Calgary
1.800.242.3447
403.268.3888
Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+)
403.705.3250
Fish Creek Library
403.221.2090
Kerby Centre for the 55 plus
403.705.3246
City Hall
403.268.2111
City Hall - Mayor’s Office
403.268.5622
1.877.262.4997
Trico Centre
403.278.7542
Weather Information
403.299.7878
Pg. 20 December 2014 Babysitter’s List
L A UNCHI NG J A NUA RY 2 0 1 5 !
Name
Age
Phone#
Sitting
Course
First
Aid
YOUR NAME
HERE!
Email us at info@mindsdesign.ca to be added!
YOUR NAME
HERE!
YOUR NAME
HERE!
ARE YOU 12 OR OLDER
and would like to put your name on
our list to be called for babysitting jobs
in the community?
Then email
info@mindsdesign.ca today.
DGCA accepts no responsibility as a regulatory
body, nor does the Association endorse or
screen any of those listed or who use the
service.
Please email info@mindsdesign.ca if you wish to have your name added
to the list. Please note: Babysitters under the age of 18 years must have
parental consent before they can be placed on the list. Dayhomes/cares
are not accepted.
211 and 311
City of Calgary - Parks & Rec.
Road Conditions – Calgary
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Please Note:
The opinions expressed within any published article, report or
submission reflect those of the author and should
not be considered to reflect those for the Community
Association or the publisher of this newsletter.
The information contained in this newsletter is
believed to be accurate, but is not warranted
to be so. Thank you.
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Hello!
My name is Miranda Lee. I’m a
born and raised Calgarian and mommy of
three little girls. I recently started a line
of baby clothing called Joined At The
Hip Babywear. The idea is that all of the
outfits are one piece but you would never
know it—they look like separates. A full
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The idea came to me after my second
daughter was born. She basically lived in
jammies for the first few months of her
life. It was such a chaotic time—I never
seemed to get the laundry washed, folded
and put away. I was constantly rooting
through drawers, laundry baskets and the
dryer for tiny little pieces of clothing that
matched. I thought to myself there’s got
Pg. 21 December 2014 to be something as easy as PJs, but cute!
There wasn’t. So I got to work.
These outfits solve all the main complaints
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and as my husband says, they’re daddyproof: everything is pre-matched so
there’s no guessing if plaid and polka dots
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I’m also really excited to announce that
I’ve partnered with Save The Children, a
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Well, it took two and a half years to get to
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There are summer and winter styles for
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I’m offering a 20% discount to
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Community
Civic Chat
Hon. Ric McIver, MLA
Calgary-Hays
Minister of Jobs, Skills,
Training and Labour
Phone: 403-215-4380
Fax: 403-215-4383
calgary.hays@assembly.ab.ca
Merry Christmas!
What a great year 2014 has been. I want
to thank you for another year of continued
support. It is a privilege to serve Calgary-Hays
and I always appreciate hearing from you about what
I am doing right and what I could be doing better. I wish you
and yours a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2015!
Contact
As your MLA, I am here to help you. My newsletter is
written a few weeks ahead of publication, so if you are
looking for updated information, or have any questions for
me or any concerns that you want to share, I would like to
hear them. I also look forward to attending your events in
the Calgary-Hays area. Please contact me or my assistant,
Donna Elms, at the constituency office.
255, 11488 - 24 Street SE
Calgary, AB, Canada T2Z 4C9
Phone: (403) 215-4380
Fax: (403) 215-4383
calgary.hays@assembly.ab.ca
Visit my webpage at www.mciver.mypcmla.ca
Follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ricmciver
Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ricmciver
The new design pays tribute to the first four soldiers, all
members of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
(PPCLI) based in Alberta, who died during Canada’s mission
in Afghanistan. The artwork is titled ‘Fallen Comrades of the
PPCLI.’
Displaying this licence plate on your vehicle shows your
support, respect and pride for these and all members of our
Canadian Armed Forces, all year long.
Ring Road Connections
Show your support for the troops all year round
The Support Our Troops licence plate gives Albertans
another way to show their respect and appreciation for
Canada’s brave service men and women. Available since July
22, you can order the new licence plate at registry agents
across the province, for a one-time fee of $75, in addition to
regular registration fees.
Of the $75 purchase price, $55 goes to the Support Our Troops
Program, administered by the Canadian Forces Morale
and Welfare Services, to help current and former Alberta
members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. The
rest of the cost covers production and distribution.
Pg. 22 December 2014 Thanks to many of you who attended the Public Information
Sessions to discuss the plans to complete the SW Calgary Ring
Road. We welcomed your feedback on issues such as road
locations, access, and community impact.
If you were unable to attend this Open House, or you have
concerns that weren’t brought up, please contact my CalgaryHays Constituency Office for more information and to discuss
your concerns with me.
Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide
The Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide for 20142015 is available at the Calgary-Hays Constituency Office. If you
have any questions or would like more information about some
of the programs available from the Government of Alberta,
please come by the office!
Community
Get Together!
Lets fill the truck!
The Fluor office in Sundance will be hosting a
Calgary Food Bank donation blitz on
Friday, December 5 from 6am - 11am
in partnership with the 18 Wheels of Christmas.
HELP THOSE IN
Help those in need this Christmas season by
stopping by with a food or cash donation at 55
Sunpark Plaza (south of the Urgent Care Centre).
Look for the 18-wheeler decorated with
Christmas lights and Santa!
NEED THIS HOLIDAY
SEASON WITH
THE FOOD BANK !
Every year, along with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Calgary’s 150
community associations, and other community partners, the
Federation of Calgary Communities proudly takes part in
the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Food Drive in support of the
Calgary Food Bank. We also invite our community associations
to participate by hosting donation boxes at their facility and
encouraging their members and residents to drop off food items
throughout the month of December.
Last year, 15 communities participated in the Mayor’s Annual
Christmas Food Drive donating 2,195 pounds of food and
$491 in cash for a grand total of over $4,881 in food and funds
for the Calgary Food Bank! We encourage you to take part in
this wonderful event and help us raise even more this year by
donating at your local community association!
Items on this year’s “Holiday Wish List” are soup, rice,
pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, fruit juice, and baby
formula. Other items currently in high demand are canned
fruit, vegetables, fish, tomatoes, and meat. The Calgary Food
Bank also now accepts perishable food items to add to each
food hamper, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat
products.
Donations can also be made at any of the Calgary Food Bank
partners including Safeway, Co-op, Superstore, Sobeys, Costco,
and many more. Visit www.calgaryfoodbank.com
for more information on items to
donate and drop-off locations.
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The perks of lakeside living are waiting for you in the new southeast
Calgary lake community of Mahogany. Here, you’ll enjoy countless
activities like ice hockey in the winter and beach volleyball in the
summer, all on Calgary’s largest freshwater lake. This community also offers you and your
family an incredible mix of shops, restaurants, and over 265 acres of parks, wetlands and open
spaces for the days you prefer to spend on dry land. One visit to Mahogany is all it will take to
make you ready to anchor your new custom built home on its shores.
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Community
Services
Cold Weather Safety
Alberta Health Services EMS responds to many cold weather related emergencies every winter.
Simple actions, such as: dressing appropriately and anticipating sudden weather changes may
help keep you warm and safe this season.
Frostnip
Hypothermia
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•
Frostnip occurs when skin is extremely cold, but not
frozen. It commonly affects the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers
and toes;
Skin appears red, but also turns white when pressed. It
may also feel numb to the touch;
When treated promptly, frost-nipped skin will heal without
complication;
Gently re-warming the affected area in a warm
environment is advised.
•
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Frostbite
•
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Frostbite occurs when skin becomes so cold, that the skin
and underlying tissue freeze;
It may look white and waxy and will feel hard to the touch;
Treatment begins with removal from the cold environment
and placing the affected area in warm, not hot, water, until
re-warmed;
Seek further medical attention as required.
•
Hypothermia is an
abnormally low body
temperature – less than 34°C (as compared to normal body
temperature of about 37°C);
People suffering hypothermia may act inappropriately with
uncharacteristic stumbling, mumbling, and fumbling, as
their body temperature continues to lower;
Early recognition and prompt medical attention is crucial.
Left untreated, hypothermia may progress to coma and/
or death;
Call 9-1-1. Don’t forget to protect yourself from the
factors that originally lead to the patient’s situation;
Gentle re-warming should start as quickly as possible,
including: removal of wet, or constrictive clothing; covering
with blankets, or sleeping bags; and protecting the person
from further heat loss (wind, moisture and contact with
cold surfaces);
Dress in layers – it’s easier to remove layers, when warm,
rather than not having enough layers, when cold.
Having access to a survival/first-aid kit within your vehicle is also advised.
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Black-Capped Chickadee
Adapted to Alberta Winters
Crossword Puzzle
Solution.
See Puzzle on Page 19.
Article by: J. Turner
Photo By: Melanie Seneviratne
The Black-Capped Chickadee
(Poecile atricapillus) is one of three
types of chickadees common to
Alberta. They have slightly different
but overlapping habitats so it can
sometimes be tricky to figure out
which type you are hearing or even
seeing. All chickadees are known for the
part of their song that gave this bird its
name – “chick-a-dee-dee-dee”. The Black-Capped Chickadee
is a small, non-migratory, North American songbird that shares
the coniferous forest with the other two types of chickadees, but
they are found in their greatest numbers year round in deciduous,
aspen forests and willow thickets. You’ll see them in pairs in the
spring and summer (times for breeding and raising of young) and
in small flocks (usually up to 12 individuals) in the fall and winter.
These birds can be quite bold around humans.
The Black-capped Chickadee has a black cap and bib with white
sides to the face. Its under parts are white with rusty brown on
the flanks. Its back is gray and the tail is normally slate-gray. This
bird has a short dark bill, short rounded wings, and a long tail.
It is 12 –15 cm long, wingspan is 16 –21 cm and it weighs only
9 –14 g. Both sexes look alike, but males are slightly larger and
longer than females. Their bodies rise and fall slightly during flight
and they have rapid wing beats; flight speed is about 20 km/h and
they can live for 6 to 12 years.
The Black-Capped Chickadee has the skills and a special ability
that makes it uniquely adapted to Alberta winters. It knows how
to find good roosting spots to shelter from the cold winter nights
(in holes in trees, dense evergreens or thick bushes). To keep
warm the chickadee stands up its soft, thick feathers to trap
warm air close to its body to serve as good insulation against the
cold. But more notable is its ability to drop its body temperature
at night by 6 to 10° C below its daytime body temperature,
allowing it to conserve energy (although it does take a while to
warm up and get going in the morning). Working to find food
to eat and store is of great benefit to the chickadee, as food
not needed for immediate activity is stored as body fat. This
fat provides energy that the chickadee needs to survive while
sleeping and fasting through the long, cold Alberta winter nights.
The foods (such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, suet) offered at
feeding stations in winter really help this little bird survive the
cold.
If you find an injured or orphaned chickadee or other wild bird
or animal, please contact the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation
Society for further instructions.
Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre Expansion and Renovation Project
Canyon Meadows will be closed from summer 2015 until spring 2017. Opened in 1972, Canyon Meadows
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improved space and amenities will ensure the facility continues to provide value for Calgarians through a diversity
of programming and fitness opportunities. Renovations include:
~ Expanded lobby and entrance area
~ Larger weight room and dedicated fitness studio
~ New fitness equipment
~ Addition of an elevator
~ Reconstructed hot tub and steam room areas
For more information or to follow the project’s progress, visit calgary.ca/recreationprojects.
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