crossroads convenorFeBrUarY 2017 deLIvered MonTHLY To ...€¦ · nominating, don’t forget to...

crossroads convenorFeBrUarY 2017 deLIvered MonTHLY To 3,150 HoUseHoLds

THe oFFIcIaL vIsTa HeIgHTs, BeLFasT, MaYLand HeIgHTs coMMUnITY neWsLeTTer

www.crossroadscommunityassociation.com

c r o s s r o a d s I FEBRUARY 2017 3

9

Contents

2 jELLY bEAN DANCE

5 prEsiDENt’s mEssAgE

7 CrOssrOADs NEWs AND EVENts

9 A LOOk bACk

11 pLANtAr FAsCiitis CAusEs AND trEAtmENt OptiONs

By Dr. Alma Nenshi, Family Chiropractor

12 CANDY rAVE

17 AHs pubLiC HEALtH FOrum iNVitE

7

11 17

4 FEBRUARY 2017 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies c r o s s r o a d s I FEBRUARY 2017 5

CrOssrOADs COmmuNitY AssOCiAtiON(Vista Heights, Belfast, Mayland Heights)Mailing address and community hall location: 1803 14 Avenue, NECalgary, AB T2E 1G4

Delivered monthly to 3,150 households and businesses

Editorial [email protected] editorial content must be submitted by the 1st of the month for the following month's publication.

Advertising Opportunities403-263-3044 | [email protected] advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of the month for the following month’s publication. Published by Great News PublishingServing Calgary communities for 28 years91 newsletters reaching over 415,000 households in Calgary and surrounding areas. #34-4550 112 Ave SECalgary, ABT2C 2K2 Check out our website:www.great-news.ca

The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Publishing and Crossroads Community Association.The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.Great News Publishing and Crossroads Community Association does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.

impOrtANt NumbErsALL EMERGENCY CALLS 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 24/7 811

Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234

Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437

Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868

Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900

Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357

ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100

Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414

HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE

Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211

Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110

Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555

Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200

South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300

South Health Campus 403-956-1111

OTHER

Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455

Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000

SeniorConnect 403-266-6200

Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250

Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447

City of Calgary 311

Social Service Info & Referral 211

Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707

RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161

Road Conditions – Calgary Weather Information

511

Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654

president’smessage

Being Canadian comes with the acceptance that we must bundle up for a number of months a year and we must shovel our walks. February marks the time when we dream of March and spring! It’s a time our association and community also starts to get the blood flowing again with events

and activities for all of you fantastic members and resi-dents.

Join us again for movie night Friday the 10th at 7pm. Members get a SPECIAL treat when showing their mem-bership. Did I mention it was free? Join our ever growing group of families that mark this on their calendar every month.

Join Frank for our Community Pub Night starting at 7pm on Friday the 24th. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

Sad news to share with out faithful readers is our in-trepid editor will be leaving us after many years of put-ting this wonderful publication together. I hope you will all take the opportunity to thank Stacy McGuire as she moves on to other things. If you ever thought this might be something you are interested in helping us with, NOW is the time to get in touch Stacy will help you suc-ceed and I am sure our two previous editors will have some great tips for you. Perhaps Kelsey or Christine would consider coming back?

Within these pages you will enjoy Jerry’s “a look back” offering history bites from our Community. Did you know we still have a few copies of Jerry’s History book? Give a call to the hall to reserve your jammed packed copy ($40). You will also see information on nominat-ing someone for a Calgary Award. Consider your neigh-bours as potential nominees. Wouldn’t it be great to have a Crossroads resident as a winner? Speaking of nominating, don’t forget to nominate your snow angel. There are many of them in Crossroads, I have seen them.

Don’t forget our back lane campaign and if you don’t have your house number in your back alley on a fence or

garage, it is law and we have numbers free at the Com-munity hall just for the asking. Get yours before they’re gone.

Join the Crossroads 36 Scouting group on February 25th for Family Pasta Night. Lasagna will be the dish of choice at this Crossroads favorite fundraiser. Eat for only $10, $5 for seniors and little ones. Get in touch with the Scouts or call the hall for tickets.

Come out to our General Meeting February 5th at 7pm and get involved in our exciting projects to make our community better. Entertainment, Fundraising, Multi-cultural festival, Community Collaborative (Winter and Summer Festivals), Vista Heights Action Committee, membership, Airport traffic committee, planning, com-munity mural, facilities, preschool and our user groups can all use help and help you to learn and grow within our Community.

REMEMBER, Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” Join us, we’ll welcome you with a smile.

Formerly Deerfoot Ink & TonerÊ

Visit us at Sunridge Mall (403) 730-5332Ê

COUPON Ê10% OFFÊ

FIRST TWO INKJET REFILLSÊ

Expires July 30, 2017Ê

We have refilled over 100,000Ê cartridges—and counting...Ê

InkjetÊrefillsÊwhileÊyouÊshop— SaveÊ$$$!Ê

CompatibleÊinkjetÊandÊtonerÊcartridgesÊ

BrandÊnameÊinkjetÊcartridgesÊforÊlessÊ

6 FEBRUARY 2017 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies c r o s s r o a d s I FEBRUARY 2017 7

CrOssrOADs Community Association

Community hall manager Tracey CairnsOffice hours: Mon/Wed/Thurs, 9 am to 1 pmOffice phone: 403-277-6201 Kitchen phone: 403-276-3818Fax: 403-277-6205Email: [email protected]

Blockwatch Volunteers Required! Contact 403-276-6203 for more information

Community hall manager Tracey CairnsOffice hours: Mon/Wed/Thurs, 9 am to 1 pmOffice phone: 403-277-6201 Kitchen phone: 403-276-3818Fax: 403-277-6205Email: [email protected]

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY BLOCK WATCH ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSPresident: Joyce Gardam 403-276-6203Vice-President: Brad Clarke 403-230-2058Treasurer: Vicki McNeill 403-276-3603DISTRICT CO-ORDINATORSVista Heights (Geo Code 3204) Trevor Befus 403-262-2545Belfast (Geo Code 3205A) Marilyn Fehr 403-276-6646Belfast (Geo Code 3205B) Jim Johnson 403-277-0841Mayland East (Geo Code 3206A) Marle ne Stevens 403-276-7466Mayland East (Geo Code 3206B) Linda Then 403-276-6507Mayland East (Geo Code 3208) John Abramchuk 403-276-6025Mayland West (Geo Code 3207) Brad Clarke 403-230-2058Vista Heights Trevor Befus (Geo Code 3204) Vista HeightsMayland West Marilyn Fehr (Geo Code 3205A) Belfast Jim Johnson (Geo Code 3205B) BelfastMayland East Marlene Stevens (Geo Code 3206A) McKinnon Dr. - N Side 8 Ave. 19 St. E Side - W Side Mayland Dr.Mayland East Linda Then (Geo Code 3206B) McKinnon Dr. N to N Side 8 Ave. - E Side Mayland Dr. - BarlowMayland East John Abramchuk (Geo Code 3208) 19 St. E Side to BarlowMayland West Brad Clarke (Geo Code 3207) 19 St. West Side 8 Ave. S. - 3 Ave.

ExECUTIvEPresident Larry Leach [email protected] Vice President Inga McLean2nd Vice President VacantTreasurer Marilyn JohnsonSecretary Beth Jamieson [email protected] Smith - Community Garage Sale CommitteeStacy McGuire - Newsletter CommitteeBrijbala Bakshi - Entertainment CommitteePaul Gardham - Airport noise CommitteeJeannette Leach - Membership CommitteeJason Pare - Development and Planning CommitteeCourtney Clark - Preschool CommitteeDee Jackson - Facilities CommitteeMichelle McDonald - Vista Heights Action CommitteeTara Pasveer - Grants CommitteeSandy Johnson - Bingo Committee

Newsletter [email protected], Stacy McGuireHistory Book403-601-5141, Jerry RourkeLike us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/118048868249237/Follow us on Twitter @CrossroadsCommFor more information, visit www.crossroadscommunityassociation.com

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY BLOCK WATCH ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSPresident: Joyce Gardam 403-276-6203Vice-President: Brad Clarke 403-230-2058Treasurer: Vicki McNeill 403-276-3603DISTRICT CO-ORDINATORSVista Heights (Geo Code 3204) Trevor Befus 403-262-2545Belfast (Geo Code 3205A) Marilyn Fehr 403-276-6646Belfast (Geo Code 3205B) Jim Johnson 403-277-0841Mayland East (Geo Code 3206A) Marle ne Stevens 403-276-7466Mayland East (Geo Code 3206B) Linda Then 403-276-6507Mayland East (Geo Code 3208) John Abramchuk 403-276-6025Mayland West (Geo Code 3207) Brad Clarke 403-230-2058Vista Heights Trevor Befus (Geo Code 3204) Vista HeightsMayland West Marilyn Fehr (Geo Code 3205A) Belfast Jim Johnson (Geo Code 3205B) BelfastMayland East Marlene Stevens (Geo Code 3206A) McKinnon Dr. - N Side 8 Ave. 19 St. E Side - W Side Mayland Dr.Mayland East Linda Then (Geo Code 3206B) McKinnon Dr. N to N Side 8 Ave. - E Side Mayland Dr. - BarlowMayland East John Abramchuk (Geo Code 3208) 19 St. E Side to BarlowMayland West Brad Clarke (Geo Code 3207) 19 St. West Side 8 Ave. S. - 3 Ave.

ExECUTIvEPresident Larry Leach [email protected] Vice President Inga McLean2nd Vice President VacantTreasurer Marilyn JohnsonSecretary Beth Jamieson [email protected] Smith - Community Garage Sale CommitteeStacy McGuire - Newsletter CommitteeBrijbala Bakshi - Entertainment CommitteePaul Gardham - Airport noise CommitteeJeannette Leach - Membership CommitteeJason Pare - Development and Planning CommitteeCourtney Clark - Preschool CommitteeDee Jackson - Facilities CommitteeMichelle McDonald - Vista Heights Action CommitteeTara Pasveer - Grants CommitteeSandy Johnson - Bingo Committee

Newsletter Editor WantedDo you like to write and edit? This is the volunteer po-sition for you! The Crossroads Community Association is looking for someone to edit the monthly community newsletter Crossroads Convenor. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Community MeetingsFind out what is new in your community by attending a community meeting the first Sunday of the month (ex-cluding holidays) beginning at 7 pm in the community hall at 1803 14 Avenue, NE. The next meeting dates are February 5 and March 5.

Free movie night in CrossroadsIf you love to watch movies, Crossroads is the place to be! Join us at the community hall for a family-friendly movie night at 7 pm on Friday, February 10. Bring a comfy pillow and blanket to the main hall at 1803 14 Avenue, NE. We look forward to seeing you there.

Community Pub Night Bring your friends - or drop in solo - for drinks at pub night beginning at 7 pm on Friday, February 24. Pub night is in the upper hall at 1803 14 Avenue, NE.

Family pasta feast is backBack by Popular Demand....The Crossroads 36 Scouting Group proudly presents Family Pasta Night at 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 25. Come and enjoy an all you can eat Pasta (lasagna) dinner along with a Silent Auc-tion for the whole family (special kid’s auction too) and unique entertainment. The event will be at the Cross-roads Community Hall at 1803 14 Avenue, NE.

Tickets: $10 Adults (Ages 12 and up)

$5 for Children (11 and under) & Seniors (60+)

Get your tickets before they are sold out. Please call 587-354-0272 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets today!

The 7th Annual Earth Science for Society Exhibition

Earth Science for Society (ESfS) is hosting a free event that showcases the importance and impact of Earth Sci-ence in our everyday lives. Visitors will see various as-pects of Earth Science through stimulating, educational and interactive activities. They host up to 2,500 grade school students, teachers, youth groups, families, com-munity groups, as well as the general public and the media.

The ESfS Exhibition takes place at the Big Four Building, Stampede Park from March 19-21, 2017. For more infor-mation on the event please visit www.esfscanada.com.

Belfast School update

At Belfast School we have many exciting things planned for the upcoming year, including an Art Raffle and a Spring Flower fundraiser. Please be sure to check our webpage or Facebook page for informa-tion on how you can participate in these two events. belfastcouncil.weebly.com

Our next two council meeting are January 23rd and February 27th. The meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the library commons and babysitting is provided. All Belfast parents and community members are welcome to join us. We look forward to a great year together.

CrOssrOADs NEWs AND EVENts

~continued next page~

8 FEBRUARY 2017 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies

CrOssrOADs NEWs AND EVENts A Look backby Jerry Rourke

Welcome back everyone to Part 31 of our historic feature in the Crossroads Convenor. Every month we feature an excerpt from our Journey Through the Cross-roads history book. Last month we looked at Old Maps of the Community. This month we look

at the Barbershop and Mayland Heights Mall.

Rudy Sinn-Mayland Heights Barber

By Caroline Murphy

Rudy Sinn was the owner of the Mayland Heights Bar-ber Shop. I married Rudy’s Son in 1980 and we had two children, Justin and Jason Sinn. Rudy and Irma’s son-in-law eventually took over the Barber Shop. Rudy passed away in 2007 at age 77 followed by his wife Irma a few years after. Rudy and Irma’s son Berry carried on the family tradition and owns a barber shop in Carstairs, Alberta.

Many people in the community talk about getting their first haircut with Rudy. There is a group on Facebook that share their memories.

Dean Steinmann says, “Rudy cut my hair many times. My mother would give me cash and send me to the shop to see him. If he was busy, which was most of the time, I’d abscond with the cash and treat myself to something at the 7-11”.

Rudy opened the Barber Shop shortly after coming to Calgary from Austria. He started with a partner (but I can’t remember his name).

Rudy Sinn, courtesy of Caroline Murphy

At that time the Mayland Mall had a different layout. On either side of the Safeway were hallways separating the stores and doctor’s offices.

Michael Smith says, “I seem to remember him moving locations in the Mayland Plaza. I think there were cor-ridors where the drugstore and Galliano’s (now called Gally’s) are presently located and Rudy was off of one of these”.

Gene Flessati says the original mall had corridors on ei-ther side of Safeway. “Rudy’s was half way down on the left. There was a dry cleaner up front on the right, and at the end of the corridor on the right was…Dr. Bhatia! The medical clinic by the pharmacy... Pharmacist was Mr. Tucker, and he had a red VW Beetle that would deliver prescriptions... I so much wanted the job of delivering prescriptions in that car! Dr. Adatia took over from Dr. Bhatia and still practices in northwest Calgary”.

Below is a map that Rudy made to illustrate how the mall looked then.

Photo courtesy of Jean Brandelli

Original Mayland Mall Layout provided By Rudy Sinn


FITNESS CAN BE FUN!Check out Calgary’s most warm and welcoming

adult dance studio DANCE THROUGH LIFE

Ballet · Zumba · Tap Hip Hop and More!

Private & Corporate parties

ADULT CLASSES BEGINNER TO ADVANCED WORKSHOPS

danceTHROUGH LIFEAdu l t Dance and F i tness S tud io

403-921-9757www.dancethroughlife.ca

Visit us at Evergreen Community Spaces

1709 8th Ave NE


Learn how to make cabbage rolls

Interesting in learning how to make great cabbage rolls? We are having a cooking demonstration and potluck lunch on Saturday, January 21 at 11 am at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 1432 19 Street, NE. For more informa-tion contact Anne 403 246 6968 or Adena 403 273 8178, Calgary Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Non-members welcome. Visit our website at

www.calgarychapterahsgr.ca

Free family fun for the holiday weekend

Family Day weekend is a perfect time to slow down, re-connect with loved ones and create lasting memories together. Finding holiday activities everyone will enjoy can be a challenge, but this year it will be a walk in the park.

The City of Calgary will be hosting a free We Are Family event on Sunday, February 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Bring the kids for a fun-filled afternoon of nature games, wildlife crafts, scavenger hunts and more. Enjoy a guided walk around the park or try out our spotting scopes to catch a glimpse of the sanctuary’s high flyers.

Don’t miss this exciting event perfect for the whole fam-ily.

For more information, visit calgary.ca/parksevents.

1 6 3 9

4 1 7 5

6

7 1 4

4 2 6 8

1 5 2

3

5 1 4 8

6 8 7 2

find solution on pAge 17


Below is a picture of Rudy giving Justin his first haircut.

Rudy Sinn (Father), Berry Sinn (Son), Justin Sinn (Grandson)pictures courtesy of Caroline Murphy

There’s a candy shop on the old map where the bar-bershop and beauty shop are now - does anybody remember that? I also want to thank all who participat-ed in the 2nd Annual Jane’s Walk for Vista Heights and Belfast/ Mayland Heights, it was a great success! Look out for our 3rd annual one in May 2017.

I welcome new stories to our feature. Does anybody re-member the old mink farms at the end of 14th Avenue? How about the old greenhouses? Does anyone have new stories and pictures of the Mayland family? For sub-missions, or to get a copy of the 50th Anniversary book contact the Hall office at 403-277-6201 or contact Jerry at [email protected] or 403-601-5141.

Join me next month for another instalment of A Look Back, our “Journey Through the Crossroads” feature.


Chronic foot pain is no fun, and can spoil your enjoyment of life. One of the most common causes of pain in the feet, affecting nearly two million peo-ple yearly, is plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone (calcaneous) and the toes. This ligament is composed of fibrous bands of tissue, and runs along the entire bottom of the foot supporting 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 tendons and muscles during standing and movement. Plantar fascia may become inflamed when tiny tears occur in these delicate tissues.

The most common symptom of planar fasciitis is a burning or aching pain on the bottom of the foot in the mornings, often near the heel. The pain tends to decrease with activity, but may recur after periods of walking or standing. Half of people diagnosed with plantar fasciitis say that their pain is constant; 90% say that it hurts when they press on the area around the heel.

There are many potential causes of plantar fasciitis. Overuse during exercise or physical activity is one of the most common, and athletes who run, jump, or perform other repetitive movements that put pressure on the feet are prone to this condition. It may also be caused or aggravated by arthritis and diabetes, especially in the elderly. Wearing the wrong shoes or shoes with little or no arch support or cushioning can put strain on the tendons and, over time, cause plantar fasciitis symptoms. Improper footwear is even more likely to be a cause if you have flat feet, high arches, overpronation, or underpronation. Being overweight can also place additional strain on your feet that can lead to foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain symptoms.

Whatever the cause, plantar fasciitis can take all the fun out of walking or even moving around easily. More important, it is a condition that should be diagnosed and treated early, before it becomes more serious. Tra-ditional medical treatments tend to focus on reducing the pain (via anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or more serious pain relievers) and alleviating pressure on the heel. Unfortunately, this regimen does not address the potential causes of the disorder. For many, chiropractic adjustments of the feet and related joints (in addition to traditional approaches such as icing and avoiding for a time the movements that seem to exacerbate the pain) may help to restore a proper range of motion, and thus remove the cause of the problem.

More advanced computer technologies like our GaitScan measures how you walk or run and can provide valuable data for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms. Custom orthotic therapy is often covered by health insurance plans. Our modern slim but supportive custom inserts are not only comfortable and fit easily into your shoes, but they outperform popular over-the-counter cushion inserts by both relieving pain and preventing future occurrences of it. Com-bine this with appropriate lifestyle modifications, anti-inflammatory diets and Frequency Specific Micro-current therapy that clinically reduces inflammation and pain while healing scar tissue, tears and adhesions in the fascia, and you’ve got a recipe for success!

Of course how quickly these therapies may provide relief depends on each individual case, but relief can be found. Mention this article to receive a free computer GaitScan assessment and consultation to help you diagnose the root cause of your plantar fasciitis symptoms ($50 savings!)

plantar Fasciitis Causes and treatment OptionsBy Dr. Alma Nenshi, Family Chiropractor

A Look back cont.

February 3 First Quarter (wax-ing)Moonlight is strong, encouraging leaf growth. It is a good time for planting, espe-cially two days before the full moon. Take cuttings from plants you wish to propagate. Fertilize as close to the full moon as possible.

February 10 Full Moon (waning)As the moon wanes, the energy is drawing down. Strong gravitational pull but moonlight is decreasing putting energy into the roots.

February 18 Last Quarter (waning)Decreased gravitational pull and moonlight. A resting period. Take cuttings from plants you wish to propagate. Dry herbs, flowers and fruit. If you want to control growth or encourage rooting, perform the necessary activities during the waning moon.

February 26 New Moon (waxing)Increasing moonlight, lunar gravity pulls water up encouraging plant growth and proliferation. Graft-ing, transplanting, re-potting, and watering. Gather herbs used for essential oils. Oil content is more con-centrated at this time.

12 FEBRUARY 2017 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies c r o s s r o a d s I FEBRUARY 2017 1 3

the good Food box missionDID YOU KNOW? Phoenix Foundation is our Crossroads Good Food Box Depot?

The Good Food Box makes top-quality, fresh food available in a way that does not stigmatize people, fosters community development and promotes healthy eating.

What is the Good Food Box?

The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program under the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a very low cost. The Good Food Box is a hands-up program as opposed to hands-out. We offer all Calgarians’ sustainable access to nutritious food to en-sure that no one has to go hun-gry. The boxes are put together and delivered by dedicated volunteers who along with The Community Kitchen desire to see individuals and families accessing affordable nutritious food.

This is My Neighbourhood – Did You Know?!

Visit Calgary.ca/snow for information on current snow & ice clearing efforts, safe shovelling practices, and community snow clearing programs

FREE salted gravel is available for pick-up to help with snow and ice on public sidewalks The free salted gravel is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis Please bring your own container to fill Only take one container-full of gravel per visit Contractors are not permitted to take free gravel for work-related efforts This mixture falls under The City of Calgary’s Road Salt Management Plan. It adheres to Environment Canada’s Code of Practice

for the Environmental Management of Road Salts SANDBOX LOCATIONS:

Fire station #12 - 123 44th Street S.E. (on South West corner) EMS station #4 - 16 Moncton Road N.E. (North West side of building) Fire station #22 - 7199 Temple Drive N.E. (on South West corner) Fire station #32 - 800 Saddletowne circle N.E. (North of station) Road Maintenance District 8 - 840 32 Avenue Connector N.E.

Residents are required to remove ALL snow and ice from their sidewalks and/or pathways 24 hours after the snowfall

Within 24 hours after snow stops falling, all snow and ice must be completely removed from City pathways and sidewalks. Please see below for definitions of a sidewalk and pathway.

Owners and occupants of a home are responsible for removing snow and ice from the pathways and sidewalks in the front or to the side of their property.

All snow and ice must be removed down to the bare surface of the sidewalk or pathway. Snow and ice must be removed from a City pathway or sidewalk that runs parallel to or directly adjacent to a street,

even if it is separated by a boulevard. If you own a rental property, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring the sidewalks and pathways are cleared. The owner or occupant of land adjacent to a sidewalk must remove all snow and ice. Those adjacent to a pathway

must remove snow and ice for a minimum width of 1.5 meters from the side of the pathway closest to their property.

A sidewalk is that part of a street set aside specifically for pedestrian use. A pathway is a multi-purpose thoroughfare used by pedestrians, cyclists and persons using wheeled conveyances such as skateboards.

Warning Notices If you receive a Warning Notice for failure to remove snow and ice from a sidewalk or pathway and do not remove it within 24 hours The City of Calgary work force will be instructed to carry out the work and the cost will be invoiced to the property owner. Failure to pay this will result in the cost being added to the property taxes.

To order you must pre pay, cash only. The next order needs to be in to Phoenix by 2 pm January 17, with pick up on January 27.

For more information phone (403) 265-7701 or email [email protected].

Box oPtioNS

Small Box: $20, 20-25lbs* of fruits and vegetables

Medium Box: $25, 30-35lbs* of fruits and vegetables

Large Box: $30, 40-45lbs* of fruits and vegetables


CALGARY JAZZ DANCE: Kids Dance Classes! Meet new friends and stay active. Winter session for acro/jazz (ages 4+) on Mondays. Certified and professional instruction. We are located in Mayland Heights at the Evergreen Community Spaces. Acro, Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop classes coming soon! Visit our website at calgaryjazzdance.com to register or call Arlene at 403-835-4535. New students welcome.

HoME BUSiNESS oPPoRtUNitY: Clinicair is the lead-ing provider of Indoor Air Quality and Medical Grade Duct Cleaning services in Canada. We are looking for a dealer in Calgary to represent our growing company. We offer a royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you with the latest technology, and training. Call Craig: 1-416-277-6067.

NEiGHBoURHooD CoNFLiCt? Community Media-tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

LooKiNG FoR AN AFFoRDABLE DAY HoME? Flex-ible hours, low rates and years of experience. Accepting ages from 6 months and up. Located in Vista Heights. For more information, rates and availability. Call Paige at 403-796-5756.

BUsiness CLassiFieds

For business classified ad rates call Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected]

Calling for Calgary Awards Nominations

The Calgary Awards is one of the largest citizen recognition programs in our city. The City of Calgary es-tablished the Calgary Awards in 1994 to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians in the previous year. Each year, indi-viduals, corporations, community groups and organiza-tions are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 13 awards.

The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to look to their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, lo-cal organizations and businesses for those who could qualify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.

The Calgary Awards are for Calgarians. Individu-als, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, com-munity groups and other organizations can all be nominated. For specific eligibility requirements, how to nominate someone in your community and for more information visit: calgary.ca/calgaryawards. Nominations close on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Stay smart about parking bans this winterAfter heavy snowfall, The City may declare a parking ban along snow routes. Snow routes are located on col-lector roads and most bus routes, and can be identified throughout the city by blue signs with a white snow-flake.

The snow route parking ban program supports snow plowing operations by removing g parked vehicles from the streets, and allowing crews to clear snow from Calgary roads more efficiently and effectively. During a ban, parking will be temporarily restricted on desig-nated snow routes for up to 72 hours.

How snow routes workThe City issues an advisory when a parking ban will be implemented within the next 1-2 days.

The City declares a parking ban is in effect when crews finish plowing Priority One routes, but before they start on Priority Two routes (collector roads, bus routes, etc.) Parking bans will be in effect for up to 72 hours or until The City declares they have been lifted.

Snow clearing operations will be ongoing. Parked cars must be moved from snow routes when a parking ban is called. Vehicles that remain parked on these roads during the ban are subject to enforcement, up to and including a parking ticket and tow.

Stay informed about parking bans this winter by subscribing to email alerts at Calgary.ca/snow, following @yyctransport on Twitter, calling 311 and listening to the automated message, and watching local news or listening to the radio.

Be a Snow Angel!

Winter can be a challenging time for people to get around their neighbourhood. A person with reduced mobility, a parent with a stroller or even just someone carrying bags from their car to their door can easily slip on ice and snow on sidewalks and pathways. Consider helping your neighbours and community by being a Snow Angel and keeping walkways clear of snow and ice!

The Snow Angels campaign encourages Calgarians to look out for those who may need assistance with snow removal. Now in its 13 year, it’s one way that community members can come together and help each other out.

If you, or someone you know has been helped by a Snow Angel, call 311 or go on line to recognize them and nominate them prizes. For more information visit calgary.ca/SnowAngels.

Winter Programs

The City of Calgary offers a wide variety of fun and FREE drop-in programs and activities for children, youth and families.

From after school programs, to health and wellness classes, to leadership opportunities, we have something for everyone.

Find out what’s happening in your area, visit calgary.ca/CommunityPrograms.

Youth Employment Centre

Do you know someone aged 15-24 who is looking for work? The City of Calgary’s Youth Employment Centre (YEC) offers year-round services and resources to help youth, aged 15-24, secure employment and take the first step in their career.

YEC offers a variety of services FREE of charge in-cluding employment counseling, career planning, networking assistance, resume assistance, industry training and mentorship opportunities.

Youth who need support with their job search or career development are encouraged to drop by the office at 315 - 10 Avenue S.E. or visit nextSteps.org.

City of Calgary News


Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.

Forty word limit

Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publicationContact [email protected]

COmmuNitYannoUnCements

LoVE to SiNG? Want to experience the benefits of singing in a welcoming vocal community? Vocal Latitudes may be the choir for you. A non-audition World Music community choir, Vocal Latitudes meets Tuesday evenings from September to May in a convenient central location. For more information, see www.vocalatitudes.org.

VoLUNtEERS NEEDED: The Calgary Performing Arts Festival seeks volunteers for the 2017 Festival, April 18 to May 6 at Mount Royal University. Positions are avail-able mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. For more information contact Holly at 403-283-6009 or [email protected].

VICTORY HOUSE, CALGARY• SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00AM

• TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7PM• LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

COME ALIVE WORSHIP 4:30PM-6PM

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

403-619-8594 | [email protected] | www.rccgvhc.caCROSSROADS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, 1803 14TH AVE., CALGARY AB T2E 1G4


Sharing books and loving feelings!In February, with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, thoughts turn to love and other kind feelings. February 14th is also In-ternational Book Giving Day which is a volunteer-led initiative that aims to get books into the hands of as many children as possible.

three ways you might celebrate international Book Giving Day:•Gift a book to a child in your life •Leave a book in a waiting room or at a bus stop for children

to read (and keep)•Donate a new or gently-used book to a local hospital, shelter

or to Calgary Reads Book Bank that helps get books into the hands of Calgary children who have few or none of their own at home.

our Favourite Book of the MonthThis book is a beautiful way to help children understand their feelings. Borrow a copy from your school or public library and get cozy with your family and talk about and share your feel-ings.

in My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek (Author), Christine Roussey (Illustrator)

Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright.I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast,I feel as if I could take off into the sky.This is when my heart is happy.

Happiness, sadness, bravery, an-ger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, oth-

ers as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With language that is lyrical but also direct, young children will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articu-lating and identifying their own emotions.

Calgary Reads helps children learn to read with confidence and joy. This includes helping children in Calgary to have their own books at home; supporting parents and caregivers to help their child develop literacy skills; and engaging busi-nesses and the community to make reading a priority. Explore our website for ways you can support our work. You’ll also find resources to help your child develop critical literacy skills and the joy of reading: calgaryreads.com

AHs public Health Forum inviteAlberta Health Services (AHS), in partnership with Alberta Health, is initiating conversations across Calgary and Central Zones to look at the delivery of health services in 2031 and beyond.

A public blog on AHS’ website invites all community members across both zones to share their perspectives and participate in conversations about how healthcare could be structured in 15 years.

The blog site builds upon in-person meetings that have taken place across both zones through late November and early December. These included visioning sessions, smaller group workshops and meetings that involved community members (including individuals typically under-represented in formal engagement activities), health partners and stakeholders. They were asked to examine ways to co-design and co-deliver a sustain-able, quality health system that promotes healthy com-munities and provides appropriate access to services, programs and facilities across Alberta.

“We are exploring new, innovative ways to structure and deliver care,” says Lori Anderson, Senior Operating Officer at the South Health Campus. “It’s important that we work together because the healthcare model of the future involves more community-based services and shared opportunities between AHS and community partners.”

Projections of health service delivery in 15 years show an increase in older demographics and more chronic health conditions.

“In the healthcare system of the future, the emphasis needs to be more preventative with proactive measures that will keep all Albertans, including our children and grandchildren, healthier,” says Larry Albrecht, Chair of the Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council. “It’s also expected that health services will be more community-based.”

Opportunities for community member input will continue throughout the year-long planning process. The feedback and ideas will contribute to informing a high-level health system strategy proposal, which will be further developed in 2017.

AHS is currently focusing long-range planning efforts on Calgary and Central Zones. Similar planning in Edmonton Zone is ongoing. Long-range planning for North and South Zones will follow. For more information on how you can be involved, please contact [email protected] or join the conversation at www.ahs.ca/longrangeplanning.

4 7 1 5 6 8 3 2 9

8 6 9 3 2 4 1 7 5

3 2 5 7 9 1 4 6 8

7 8 2 9 5 3 6 1 4

9 4 3 2 1 6 5 8 7

1 5 6 4 8 7 9 3 2

2 3 7 6 4 9 8 5 1

5 1 4 8 3 2 7 9 6

6 9 8 1 7 5 2 4 3

Based on retail statistics, about 3 per cent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.


TM

See how at heartandstroke.ca

Life’s best moments aren’t the big ones. They’re the billions oflittle ones. The simple ones we miss the most after they’re taken

from us . And then it’s too late. That’s why we love life. And that’s whywe’re doing everything possible to make sure you don’t miss it.

™ T

he h

eart

and

/ Ic

on, “

Hea

rt&

Str

oke”

and

“Life

. We

don’

t wan

t you

to m

iss

it” a

re tr

adem

arks

of t

he H

eart

and

Str

oke

Foun

datio

n of

Can

ada.

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 2015. All rights reserved. 15_90701_RHD_011

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

RBC Group Advantage is a comprehensive program designed to help business owners meet their employees’ financial needs by providing:

■■ In-person financial advice for all employees

■■ Group retirement savings plans

■■ Comprehensive and discounted banking solutions

Support your employees and keep your competitive advantage. Call Investment Advisor Michael Martin at 403-266-9655 to learn more.

Looking to BuiLd & Retain a PRoductive, Motivated WoRkfoRce?

crossroads convenorFeBrUarY 2017 deLIvered MonTHLY To ...€¦ · nominating, don’t forget to...

Documents

Transcript of crossroads convenorFeBrUarY 2017 deLIvered MonTHLY To ...€¦ · nominating, don’t forget to...