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Disclaimer: 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 Media and the Brentwood Community Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the Brentwood Community Association do 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.

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Cover photo by Tim Boyle

5 EDITOR’S SCRIBBLINGS

8 STUFF HAPPENS

10 DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION REPORT

11 BRENTWOOD CONCUSSION GROUP

12 THESE ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

13 FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL

15 DR. E.W. COFFIN SCHOOL REPORT

17 NORDIC SKI

17 GIRL GUIDES REPORT

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Dear Brentwoodians,

It has been a turbulent month in Canada, and there has been a lot of debate about an East-West divide in this country since the federal election of October 19. As usual, the talking points we hear from politicians and journalists don’t capture the complexity of the picture, and the nearly solid bloc of blue ridings in Alberta belie the fact that there are divisions here too. In Calgary Con-federation our incumbent, Conservative Len Webber, was comfortably re-elected, but 45% of voters opted for other candidates. The hottest issue in this province is the construction of new or expanded pipelines, but 1 in 5 voters in this riding selected parties that oppose any such expansion.

Why am I talking politics in a community newsletter? Be-cause the holiday season is fast approaching, and with it a full slate of community events, office parties, and family get-togethers. Assuming that everyone shares the same political views can make for an awkward, and even acrimonious, gathering—so let’s all focus on the things that unite us instead.

Helping outIn late September, the University of Calgary Students’ Union Campus Food Bank made a public appeal for do-nations to replenish its shelves in the face of increased demand. I don’t think I was alone in being shocked to learn how many students rely on this service to make ends meet. Brentwood is of course closely linked to U of C: our neighbourhood is home to many faculty and staff (I am one of the latter, and I know of eight faculty members, current or retired, living on my little crescent); and hundreds of students live here in rental houses and secondary suites.

Many of these students are making great sacrifices in order to earn their degrees but choosing between their textbooks and eating properly shouldn’t be one of them. With tuition rates set to go up again under the new provincial budget, many will be squeezed even tighter. Please consider including the Campus Food Bank in your holiday giving plans – visit their

website at www.su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/ student-services/food-bank to find out how you can help.

Photo contest Congratulations to this month’s cover photographer, Tim Boyle, who provided this breathtaking view of Lake Louise just in time to get us thinking of winter excur-sions to the mountains.

The Bugle is looking for Brentwood’s best amateur pho-tographers to provide cover images each month. If you have a great snap of our neighbourhood saved on your phone or posted on your social media feed, send it in for a chance to be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue! Photos must be 300 DPI or higher, 6.3 x 8.2 inches minimum size, and portrait orientation. If submitting pic-tures of children or a minor, please make sure that you have direct, express permission to submit the picture from the parents or guardian of that child or minor. Send your photos, or any questions, to [email protected].

Yours sincerely,

Jonathan Jucker, editorBrentwood Bugle

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Our neighbourhood contributors for this month include: Anne Burke, Sean Chu, Jane Cook, Lee Hunt, Ena MacDonald, Janelle Smiley Wiens, Melanie Swailes, Marike van Tienen and the grade 5 and 6 students from Dr. E.W. Coffin School. Cover photo credit to Tim Boyle.

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We are Knitting for a Cause! The Knitting for a Cause group would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to everyone in the community who has donated wool and knitting supplies to their initiative over the years. Thanks to your donations, the group has been able to spread kindness and compassion throughout our wonderful city, one stitch at a time. The group began by knitting sets of children’s hats, scarves and mitts to do-nate to elementary schools in Calgary. Thanks to your gen-erosity, hundreds of little hands and ears have been kept warm during our frigid Calgary winters. While the group continues to knit winter wear for kids, they have also ex-panded to participate in some incredible initiatives. Our group has been busy and there is no sign of slowing down. We are always looking for new members. All ages and skill levels welcome! No knitting experience necessary. Come knit with us and be part of the amazing projects we have underway. We meet from 1:00 to 3:00 pm every Saturday at the Carroll Place Lounge. Call Erika Cusimano to sign up. 403-452-5575.

Buy Nothing BrentwoodWe offer area residents a way to give, receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a network of hyper-local gift economies, where the currency is the connections be-tween neighbours.Give freely; share creatively. Post anything you’d like to give away, lend, or share; ask for anything you’d like to receive or borrow.Check out the Buy Nothing Brentwood/Dalhousie /Triwood Facebook page, or buynothingproject.org.

Horizon ChurchHorizon Church holds a weekly Sunday morning gathering at 10:00 AM at Brentwood Elementary School with Pastor Nathan Hildenbrandt. It is open to anyone and everyone, regardless of who you are, where you live, or what you believe. Horizon is a church where skeptics are welcome, and we hope to explore the claims of Christianity togeth-er. Childcare is available, and there will be coffee during the service. You can find more information about Horizon Church at www.wearehorizon.ca.

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Wanted Urgently! Soccer CoordinatorOrganizing for the upcoming soccer season will soon be upon us, and Brentwood is still without a soccer coordinator. Please contact Paul at [email protected] to find out more about the position or to express your interest!

Seniors’ Tea The Teas are held the third Thursday of each month, from 1:00 until 2:30 upstairs at the Brentwood Sportsplex, 1520A Northland Drive NW, behind the Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic Centre. All people 55 and over are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation!

Scrabble Group: The Scrabble Group meets every Thursday afternoon in the Sports-he Scrabble Group meets every Thursday afternoon in the Sports-plex Boardroom. New members are most welcome. Please call 403-284-3477 for more information.

55 Plus Bridge Group: The Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 1 pm upstairs in the Banquet Room of the Sportsplex. All players are welcome! Contact Roman at 403-289-6244.

Playgroup:The Brentwood Community Playgroup is designed for parents and caregivers to get together with their young children (ages 0-5) for a couple of hours each week to connect, learn through play and most importantly, have fun. Essentially, playgroup is one of the first, and most important, social networks for children and families. Registra-tion is ongoing, and we are always happy to have new members join. Email us at: [email protected].

BCA Hall Rentals:The Banquet Hall and Boardroom at the Brentwood Sportsplex are available for rent by the public. Please refer to the BCA website for details www.brentwoodcommunity.com and go to the Facilities page. Current BCA members get a 15% discount on hall rentals.

Bugle Submissions:We want to hear from you! If you have a community event you want to promote or something to say about our neighbourhood, share it here! The deadline for the November issue is October 1, 2019. For submission guidelines please e-mail Jonathan Jucker at [email protected].

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Written and submitted by Melanie Swailes, on behalf of the BCA Development and Transportation Committee

How Should Communities Evolve and Grow?When Brentwood was established in 1960, the popula-tion of Calgary was about 261,200 and the city covered 196 square kilometers (source: Glenbow Archives). To-day, Calgary has a population of about 1.3 million, and the city covers about 825 square kilometers. Long-time Brentwood residents may remember when our commu-nity was a new suburb, seemingly far from the city core, but now we see development stretched out for many kilometers beyond our area.

As the Calgary population continues to grow, questions arise about the manner in which the city should expand. Should we continue to grow outwards (commonly re-ferred to as sprawl), or should the growth occur in al-ready established communities?

In 2009, the City of Calgary approved a new Municipal Development Plan (MDP) which guides the planning process. That MDP set a very ambitious target that 50% of all population growth from 2009 until 2069 would be in older established communities called the Developed Area. Of course, many things have changed in Calgary since 2009, including our economy, but even though the population growth has slowed down, the city continues to grow. The City has set a mid-term target of about 33% of the cumulative population growth by 2039 to happen in established communities. That includes communities like Brentwood.

In view of this challenge, the City is adopting a new Guidebook which directs how communities will grow and evolve. You’ll be hearing a lot about the Guidebook for Great Communities (“the Guidebook”) in the upcom-ing year. At press time, the Guidebook is slated to go to City Council for approval on December 16, 2019. To find a complete copy of the 147-page Guidebook go to the City of Calgary website at www.calgary.ca and enter “Guidebook for Great Communities”.

What is the Guidebook? The Guidebook is the tool (statutory policy) that sets out guidance and a common understanding of how development will proceed. Part of this approach is to establish Multi-Community Local Area Plans that include policies for a group of communi-ties instead of those stand-alone plans, as was the prac-tice in the past.

What are Multi Community Plans (MCPs)?There will be approximately 42 districts (MCP areas) representing the built-out area of the city. For example, Brentwood, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie and others might be included as one MCP.

Why is it important to you and your community? The Guidebook is the foundation for the future of planning in Calgary. This Guidebook will be a stand-alone statuto-ry document and is an implementation tool for the MDP.

How will this affect communities? 1. The Guidebook will be the foundation for all new Multi-Community Plans and will be the basis for all poli-cy for developments in our area.

2. The Guidebook will apply to every community in the established area immediately, once approved by Coun-cil. Chapter 3 has policies like parking, site design, scale transition, building frontage, building design to name a few. These polices will override any current statutory document in place for our community, such as the Brent-wood Station Area Redevelopment Plan.

Why are some groups asking for a delay in approving the Guidebook?Numerous Community Associations, as well as the Fed-eration of Calgary Communities, feel that there has been limited consultation and awareness of this document. The Brentwood Development and Transportation Com-mittee also feels that there needs to be greater clarity and understanding of the document since it has major implications for all established-area communities in Cal-gary, including Brentwood. Since the Guidebook will sit at the highest level of Calgary’s planning hierarchy, if there is a discrepancy between a local area plan and the Guidebook, the Guidebook will prevail.

Please take a look at the Guidebook yourself (at www.calgary.ca). There are numerous links that provide a great deal of information regarding future development in Calgary. Thanks to the Federation of Calgary Commun-ities for their efforts in evaluating and understanding the document, and for providing answers to questions.

If you are interested in community planning and redevelop-ment issues, we welcome new members to join us. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of every month in the Sport-splex Boardroom. Contact the BCA for more information at [email protected] or at 403–284-3477.


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All meetings are drop-in sessions; no pre-registration re-quired; all are welcome; no charge to attend; free parking.

As we take a break from meeting for December, we wish everyone a safe and warm winter and look forward to resuming meeting again in January.

Here are some safe winter walking tips to help ensure you have a joyous and happy holiday season:•wear proper footwear;•pay attention;•keep your sidewalks and walkways clear of snow and

ice as well as any tripping hazards;•be aware of icy conditions on all walkways when you’re

out and about;•walk like a penguin, with your arms to your sides and

taking small steps when you do have to walk on icy surfaces;•slow down and take your time!

The few extra seconds it takes to stay safe is worth it to avoid the risk of falling and possibly dealing with a con-cussion for several weeks or even months afterwards. Yes, it happens that easily.

Walk Safe this WinterFor further information, announcements of upcoming meetings, and topics to be discussed, please watch for our articles in the Brentwood Bugle each month, fly-ers posted on the bulletin board at the Sportsplex, or visit and like our Facebook page: “Calgary-Concussion-Awareness-Support”. Click the EVENTS tab for a listing of all upcoming meetings.

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CongratulationsCongratulations to Brentwood’s Matt Embry on the release of his newest documentary, “Global Warning”. (No, that is not a typo –warning is correct.)

The film deals with many of the controversies currently surround-ing the oil industry, pipelines, and global warming.

The film will be shown free of charge at Superchannel.ca during the month of November. Click on “Movies”, then scroll down to “Global Warning”.

All the best with your new endeavour, Matt.

Lee Hunt

Dynamic Brentwoodian Turns 90by Lee Hunt

If you looked at the cover of the Nov-ember Bugle, you might have spotted a white-haired woman helping to paint the Brentwood Pathway in September. That community painter was Margaret Fra-ser, a long time Brentwood resident, who turned 90 in late October.

I recently interviewed Margaret amid the many cards and flowers which she had received for her special birthday. Mar-garet and husband Bruce, who have lived in Brentwood for 55 years, are an incred-ibly active duo.

After arriving in Montreal from her na-tive England in 1957, Margaret quickly got a job in her profession of nursing. She saved up her money for a few months, then moved to Calgary, which had always been her target destination.

An intrepid outdoorswoman, Margaret joined the Alpine Club. There, she met fellow mountain enthusiast Bruce Fraser, and the two were married in 1961. They moved into their Brentwood home in 1964 where they raised one daughter and four sons. As all five children were active

in community events, both Margaret and Bruce were busy supporting the youngsters in those activities. Margaret coached field hockey and led Brownies, while Bruce coached soccer, drove the Zamboni to clear the ice, and called Bingo. Both also worked at the concession.

In addition to all of this, Bruce worked at Chevron while Margaret has been a 35-year volunteer at the YMCA—initially at the building on Northmount Drive and now at the one in Crowfoot. Over those years, Margaret has worked with the preschool gym program, the stage 3 car-dio recovery program, and currently with the Healthy Living Course. No wonder the Y staff sent a gorgeous bouquet of roses for Margaret’s 90th!

In addition to their Brentwood and Alpine Club activities, Margaret and Bruce have managed to fit in considerable travel. Their honeymoon took them to Switzerland, France, Germany, England, and the Netherlands. Since then, they have cycled through the Rhine country in France plus sailed as part of a flotilla through waters around Greece and Turkey. Other vacations took them to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand. Closer to home, a few years ago they drove a small road trek vehicle to Newfoundland and back.

When they aren’t travelling or hiking, Margaret and Bruce are active with the Chevron Retirees’ Group. Here they volunteer for highway clean up plus volunteer at the Calgary Food Bank. They regularly pick up day-old pastries donated by Starbucks and deliver them to the Food Bank.

Asked about advice to others about longevity, Margaret recommends, “keeping really active, eating well, and keeping stress low—if possible.” With a smile at Bruce, she adds, “Having a good husband helps too”.

Truly, Margaret is a go-getter, one who loves life and contributes im-mensely to her community. We salute you, Margaret!


News from the Friends of Nose Hill

by Anne Burke

Trees, plants and weeds on public land belong to the City, so it is illegal to prune or remove a tree. Stay on designated trails. Do not litter. Do not disturb or feed wildlife, including birds, in a park. The new City Parks & Pathway Bylaw prohibits: Extending a backyard into park land; Using park or green space for personal stor-age, such as parked vehicles; Mowing a natural area; Planting in—or removing vegetation from—a natural area.

If your home backs onto a park, green space, or natu-ral area, you may incur a fine of $500 to $10,000, if you build beyond your legal property line. Just a few exam-ples the City has found are a fence, driveway, retaining wall, shed or backyard fire pits, patios and children’s play forts.

There have also been reports of animals being aban-doned in the city. There is a sense that some who release their pets on Nose Hill believe that domestic animals will enjoy freedom. However, the fact is that pets do not fare well with predators and other wildlife in an urban environment. Instead of being kind, such releases are actually cruel. Uncontrolled breeding may well result in culls of feral animals, which is unfortunate and other-wise unnecessary.

Download the free City of Calgary Pets App (in develop-ment) to access more information. This is the official app of The City Animal & Bylaw Services. It connects you to the Animal Services Centre where lost pets running at large are now waiting to be reunited with their owners or adopted into new homes. The app has a map of Cal-gary’s off-leash areas and where to find 24-hour emer-gency vet clinics, the Animal Services Centre, and the Calgary Humane Society.

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Adult /Teen Skate ProgramThe Adult Skate Program is growing in popularity and offers rec-reational, test and competitive opportunities to Adult skaters 18 years and over. The Adult group lessons teaches from basic to ad-vanced levels of skating skills and movements and allows skaters to learn in a fun, social environment.

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would like to continue progressing in group lessons. Our program motivates skaters to learn in a group environment and progress at their own pace while developing their figure skating in Singles Skating, Skating Skills, and Ice Dance. Skaters immersed in this pro-gram will have the opportunity to begin their Skate Canada STAR 1-5 Assessments through a nationally standardized testing system and have the opportunity to attend STAR 1-5 Competitions.

Competitive Skate (Figure Skating) ProgramThe Competitive Skate program is for skaters in singles, pair and ice dance wishing to compete in qualifying events within Skate Canada. Skaters who wish to challenge their figure skating skills and who show potential as competitive skaters can participate in

this program. This is the main competitive figure skating stream for those skaters who would like the opportunity to compete at Sec-tionals, Skate Canada Challenge and the Canadian National Figure Skating Championships. If skaters are interested in competitive fig-ure skating, they can join the Competitive Skate Program through their Coach.

Contact UsFor more skating information and program registration, visit www.BrentwoodSkating.wixsite.com/home. Or if you have any questions, please contact Ena MacDonald at [email protected].

Dr. Coffin School Helps Out!by Gr. 5/6 Students and Marike van Tienen

Down Barrett Drive there is a small elementary school that loves to help out wherever and whenever it can. The students of Dr. E.W. Coffin School collect food and other donations throughout the school year—and this year is no different!

In November, students collected lots of food donations for the Cochrane Food Bank. One of our classes was awarded the “Souper Can” for collecting the greatest amount of food.

In December, students will focus on toiletry donations for the ‘Fill-A-Sock’ campaign in support of the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Students will collect shampoo, tooth-brushes, soap, deodorant, and various other items.

“I feel that I am doing a good deed by helping out the people who use the Drop-In Centre and the Food Bank,” says one Grade 6 student proudly.

“We would like to thank everyone who donated some-thing that will go to help those in need!” says another Grade 6 student.

Next spring, Dr. Coffin students will be collecting dona-tions for “birthday boxes” in support of the Calgary Food Bank. Please stay tuned for more information about this campaign.

Northwest Warriors Hockey

They say time flies if you are having fun, so we must be having a great time because the first half of our hockey season is almost done. Teams have been busy taking part in games and practices. You can really see how much they have learned and improved over the months. At the beginning of the season we had Timbit players that were using skate coaches and now they are flying around on their own.

The month of December is packed with hockey fun. The seeding round games are coming to an end at the beginning of the month. Teams are very excited to see what lies ahead in the regular round.

Our arenas will be a buzz of activity with many of our teams hosting Christmas tournaments. What better way to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas than by en-joying a hockey game or two? We invite you to come watch some great hockey!

As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take the time to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a home filled with love and laughter. Enjoy your family and friends, and the special times you share during this season and all year long.

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NORDIC SKI REPORTby Jane Cook, Foothills Nordic Ski Club

Trying to think of a great winter activity that is fun for the whole family and easily accessible throughout the week? Well, think no further! Try strapping on a pair of Nordic skis and hitting the trails. Calgary is home to sev-eral groomed cross-country ski areas.

What are the health benefits of cross-country skiing? Increased cardiovascular fitness, a workout that encom-passes many muscle groups, and a low impact activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. And getting out in na-ture is good for your brain and for your mood! You can make it a solitary activity and enjoy the peacefulness of the trails, or a social one by joining family and friends for a ski.

Confederation Park Golf Course and the adjoining Can-more Park offer groomed cross-country ski trails for both classic and skate skiing. The season runs from late November to early March, snow-dependent. Trails are open to the public free of charge, but users are encour-aged to make a donation to the Calgary Nordic Alliance at www.nordicalliance.ca to help cover the cost of trail maintenance and grooming.

The trails are maintained by Foothills Nordic Ski Club (FNSC), as a member of the Calgary Nordic Alliance. FNSC is a long-standing cross-country ski and biath-lon club which offers programs starting with children as young as four years old up to adults in our Masters programming. Our recreational and competitive pro-Our recreational and competitive pro-gramming fosters a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere to help youth and adults achieve excellent fitness, healthy lifestyle skills, and positive relationships. Our members range from internationally competitive athletes to individuals looking to learn a new sport, to improve their fitness and technique, and to have fun!

Please visit our website at foothillsnordic.ca to see Confederation Park trail maps and grooming reports, and to learn more about our programming, races and events.

We look forward to seeing you on the trails this winter!

by Janelle Smiley Wiens

Brentwood’s own 98th Sparks, a branch of Girl Guides for ages five and six, are looking forward to a very exciting year in their community! The girls meet once a week to have an oppor-tunity to meet new friends and learn about a wide variety of topics through games, song, crafting, hands-on experiences, and getting out in the community. So far this year, the girls have participated in door-to-door cookie sales, learned about prominent Canadian women in history, and hosted a Bring-a-Friend night where they got to play games and learn new ways to work together.

What comes next for the 98th Sparks? Coming up they have plans to complete a holiday service project, attend a Remem-brance Day ceremony, have a sleepover with an older Guide unit, learn about the history of Guiding, enjoy fun STEM experi-ments, and so much more. All these experiences not only al-low the girls to take away memories, but they earn badges that represent the work they have completed by creating a better world, by girls!

The 98th Sparks meet every Monday at St. David’s United Church from 5:30-6:30pm. Space is available in their unit for new friends to join them! Go to girlguides.ca to register!

98TH SPARKS REPORT

Public SkatingWe offer seasonal public skating at the Sportsplex rink. The schedule is as follows:

Saturdays 12:15 pm – 1:15 pmOctober 12th to December 7th, 2019January 4th to March 7th, 2020

Mondays 10:00 am – 11:30 amSeptember 9th to December 16th, 2019January 6th to March 23rd, 2020

No skating on the following Mondays:October 14th, November 11th, December 30th 2019 and February 17th, 2020

No skating on statutory holidays.Cost: $1.00 per person

Public skating only – no sticks, pucks, sleds or stroll-ers. We do not supply skating assistance equipment. Anyone under age 18 must wear a helmet.


NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Brentwood. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emergency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

OFFICIAL PLUMBING & HEATING: Small company, low overhead, excellent warranties, and great rates. Specializing in residential service and installs. Servic-es include furnace service and replacement, hot water tank service and replacement, leaks, clogs, gas fitting, and more. Licensed and insured. Why wait? Call to-day and get it fixed today! Available 24/7, we accept debit/VISA/MasterCard. Call 403-837-4023 or email [email protected]; www.official-plumbing-heating.ca.

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.

HANDYMAN SERVICES: Stucco patching, re-stucco, small renovations, drywall and painting, foundation parging, and small concrete work. We can also build or fix decks, fences, etc. No job is too small. Fully insured. For free estimates, please call Wes 403-809-3644.

JEFFREY ELECTRIC: Friendly professional electrical ser-vice for your next residential project, large or small. City Qualified Trade, Master Electrician, insured, licensed, certified, bonded. Very competitive rates for quality electrical work. Service panel upgrades from 60 amp to 200 amp. Sub-panels, aluminum rewiring, custom kitch-ens and basements. Free estimates. www.cejelectric.com or call Clayton at 403-970-5441.

FIND SUPPORTIVE SENIORS LIVING IN MONTGOMERY, RENT GEARED TO INCOME: Shouldi-ce by Silvera for Seniors. Nestled in a mature northwest neighbourhood, this vibrant community is near the Bow River, several parks, and shopping and medical amenities. Enjoy chef-inspired dining, weekly house-keeping, and active aging programs. Let our place-ment team answer your questions! Call 403-567-5301 or email [email protected] today. www.silvera.ca.

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Over the last three years, the Calgary Police Service has developed a new unit to specifically address Residential Traffic Safety. This unit has been presenting to each Ward in the City to both provide and to solicit information on “problem areas” throughout the City to al-low more specific and targeted visibility and enforcement. This unit is specifically interested in Residential TRAFFIC issues. The strategy has been:•Utilize citizen feedback to inform operational response•Focus on playground zones, pedestrian rich locations and oth-

er high-risk locations identified through collision data analysis•Emphasize public awareness and education, and facilitate

citizen engagement through Ward Traffic Safety Meetings and to work with City partners to further support traffic calming measures outside enforcement

One of the key tools to help Calgary Police Service monitor and track these issues is the Traffic Service Request (TSR).

IF YOU HAVE A TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERN:1. Go to www.calgarypolice.ca2. Scroll down and click “Report a Traffic Concern”. A TSR form

deals with persistent traffic violations that are noted by the public.

3. Then click “Click here to submit a traffic service request”. Please ensure you choo the Traffic Service request (Green Light).

4. Confirm that this isn’t parking-related and then choose “Start Report”. Complete the entire report.

Please complete as detailed and accurately as possible to as-sist officers in enforcement.

Please Include directions, times, and any additional informa-tion you feel may assist in resolving the issue

Residential Traffic Safety Unit


Hope Lutheran Church3527 Boulton Road NW

(behind Northland Plaza)403.282.6033

Nurturing Connection

We are a gathering placein our neighbourhood.

You are welcome to join usto celebrate the birth of Christ

with traditional carols and stories.

December 21 - 7:00 pmLongest Night: Evening Prayer

A quiet, reflective service for those who are experiencing loss or

loneliness this season.

December 24 - 4:30 pmA family-friendly candlelight service

of readings and carols.

December 24 - 6:30 pmAn intimate candlelight celebration

with readings, carolsand the Lord’s Supper.

December 25 - 11:00 amService of Word and Sacrament

Check our website for all event times and details:

www.hopelutheran.caOur space is available for rent

to YOUR group!Contact the office for details.

in our community

As we head into the holiday season and look back on 2019, I would like to take a moment to thank you. Calgary-Varsity is a constituency of dedicated commu-nity members who have a passion for ensuring Alberta remains sustainable for future generations. I am hon-oured to be your representative and work with you on the issues that matter most to you, the constituents. Over the past 8 months, I have had a chance to meet with many of you in my office, at coffee shops, in community centers, and at town halls. The resounding message I hear is jobs, the economy, health care, and education are top priorities while, at the same time, ensuring Alberta’s budget is responsibly managed.This has been the focus for 2019 and the recently introduced budget. Based on the recommendations of the MacKinnon panel, consultations, and suggestions of Albertans, the budget aimed to strike a balance of growing our economy, protecting our vital services, and ensuring we live within our means. Legislative changes such as the repeal of the Carbon Tax and the Job Creation Tax Cut are aimed at creating jobs and attracting investment. We have also under-taken a number of steps including the Alberta Health Services Review and expanding the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses to manage costs while improving services. Understandably, all change takes time. I appreciate your engagement and your valuable input. I want you to know that I am listening. The passion and ideas you provide to me are how I can best represent your interests in Edmonton. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas so I can continue to advocate for Calgary-Varsity.I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holi-day season and look forward to continuing to connect with you in the new year.

As always, feel free to reach out to my office at [email protected]

MLA, Calgary-Varsity

Jason CoppingUnit 201, 1055 20th Avenue [email protected]

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153, 3437- 42 STREET NW (VARSITY)Spacious two storey style END UNIT townhouse with over 1,715 sq.ft. Two bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms. Upgraded kitchen, flooring, and more. Close to all amenities. Asking $379,800, mls# 4266785.

5702 BRENNER CRESCENT NW (BRENTWOOD)Bi-Level with over 1,200 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms. 3 full bathrooms. Upgrade, furnace, bathrooms, windows. Close to all amenities. Asking $459,900, mls# C4264066.

1116 CENTRE STREET NW (CRESCENT HEIGHTS)FOR LEASE—Minutes away from the downtown core, 4,000 sq.ft. Rentable. Two parking stalls, 9 private rooms. Electrical panel & the roof replaced in 2013. Net rent: $18 sq.ft. per annum. OP cost: $4.5 per sq.ft, per annum, mls# C4269697.

4304 CHIPPEWA ROAD NW (CHARLESWOOD) Location! Location! 4 level split home with views of downtown, Rocky Mountains & Nose Hills Park. Over 1,180 sq.ft. Backing and beside the green space in Charleswood Heights. Asking $539,900, mls# C4271620.

104, 4500 — 39 STREET NW (VARSITY)Immaculate condition end unit, rare find, two storey townhouse over 980 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Freshly painted throughout. Walking distance to U of C, schools, Brentwood LRT Station and shopping. $312,800, mls# C4271036.

82 ROCKYSPRING CIRCLE NW (ROCKY RIDGE)Two storey home with over 2,375 sq.ft. Total of 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Backing onto the ravine. Fully developed walkout basement. Close to shopping & public transit. Double attached garage. Asking $579,800, mls# C4273707.

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SOLD ! SOLD ! SOLD !BRENTWOOD—BARRON CRESCENT………….Sold for 97% of asking price in 20 days

MONTGOMERY—22 AVENUE………Sold for 95% of asking price in 23 daysBRENTWOOD—BROWN CRESCENT………Sold for 96.2% of asking price in 65 days

ON THE MARKET112 BENNETT CRESCENT NW (BRENTWOOD)

An outstanding two storey home with over 2,300 sq.ft.built in year 2000. 4 bedrooms on upper level.4 bathrooms. main floor den. Upper level with in-floor heating system. Asking $764,800 mls# C4257383

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