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Community Clean up – June 24, 2018. See page 3 for more info.

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Evergreen’s North Star

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3 visit us at: www.myceca.caApril 2018

CECA BoArd of dirECtors MEEtings the first thursday of every month.

7:00pm - 9:00pm, senators room, Cardel south rec. Centre, 333 shawville Blvd. sE

All Calgary Evergreen residents are welcome. Email [email protected] for info.

MAy HoME AlonE & BABysitting CoursEs Visit www.myceca.ca for more info.

JunE PArAdE of gArAgE sAlEs first saturday/sunday of June, 9am until 5pm

CoMMunity ClEAn uP sunday, June 24, 9am to 2pm, Bridlewood sobeys

JunE CoffEE MEEt saturday, June 16 from 10:00am - 11:00am

Evergreen starbucksCome out and learn what we have planned, see how to get involved

and tell us your concerns.

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Upcoming EvEntsCalgary Evergreen Community Association

CECA Executive Message

Working with us is fun….Last month, Calgary was hit by very cold weather and record amounts of snow. This did not stop us from working for the community. Our team of community volunteers was always ready to flood up and clear up the snow from the community ice rink despite temperature that reached below -20 degrees. Thank you all for your community spirit and helping attitude.

Our first learn to skate course was successfully finished on March. Course was a huge success. Thank you to the families and their children who participated in the program, our coach Dakota, and the volunteers who helped in planning and running the program. Learn to skate courses will resume next winter.

Our next program is home alone and baby-sitting courses for kids of ages 4 to 12 years that will start in May. This program was a huge success last year and course was full before it started. A special thank you goes to the community fire hall management and staff for their offer to host the course.

I am pleased to announce that we are teaming up with Swan Evergreen Village on programs dedicated to seniors in Evergreen and the surrounding areas. The first meeting night for seniors is planned for April. Dates and details for senior programs will be posted on CECA Facebook page and website: www.myceca.ca.

If you would like to join us, we have a few board member vacancies. You can also help us by volunteering in our year around community events. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

Please feel free to email me directly for any question or suggestion you may have. Together we can make Evergreen a better place.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mohamd Sltan President, Calgary Evergreen Community Association (CECA) e-mail: [email protected]


OnLY $20 pEr FAMILY

Membership Benefits:Member Discounts: Our community partners provide discounts to CECA members.

South Fish Creek Recreation Association: Member rates discounts for all programs.

Trico Centre: Show your Community Membership to access special rates.

Events: Organizing and sponsoring community events such as: Annual Evergreen Summer Festival, Winter Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Community Cleanup, Parade of Garage Sales, community engagement opportunities.

Join or renew at http://www.myceca.ca or complete form below and mail along with a cheque for $20 made payable to “Calgary Evergreen Community Association”: P.O. Box 24007 RPO Evergreen, Calgary, AB T2Y 0J9

All this, and more, for only $20 a year! Annual membership expires the end of the month one year from when it was purchased.

Join Us Today!Calgary Evergreen Community Association (CECA) is actively involved on current and future area developments (i.e. land use, building development, screening fences, playgrounds, etc.). We also lobby on behalf of the community for concerns such as traffic, safety, and awareness.

Join Us Today and help us plan for future community facilities for ALL EVERGREEN residents. Possible amenities include: community centre, permanent ice rink, water park, tennis courts, basketball courts and an outdoor amphitheatre.

CECA Board of Directors & Membership Form

Online payment by credit card or PayPalTM is available atwww.myceca.ca/membership

Calgary Evergreen Community Membership: membership rate: $20.00 / 12 months

CECA Board Contacts:

ExecutivePresident Mohamd Sltan president@Vice President Paul Bushell vicepresident@Treasurer Belinda Ball treasurer@Secretary Sudip Khatri secretary@Past-President Adam Frisch adam.frisch@

Membership and Volunteer Committee Membership Director Jim Himer membership@Volunteers Director Joey Wilson volunteers@Funding & Grants Cindy Lau cindy.lau@Sponsorship Director VACANT

Communications CommitteeNewsletter Editor VACANT newsletter@Social Media Paul Bushell www.facebook.com/myceca @Webmaster Tim Rosenquist tim.rosenquist@

Traffic and Safety CommiteeTraffic Director Paul Bushell traffic@Safety Director Richard Thorpe safety@

Recreation and Events CommitteeRecreation Director Saptarshi Basu saptarshi.basu@ Events Director Maria Jose Ochoa mariajose.ochoa@ Ice Rink Director Jodine Williams jodine.williams@Ice Rink Director Darren Bailey Darren.bailey@Seniors Director Sheissa Celis sheissacelis@

Planning CommitteeInventory Manager VACANTDevelopment Director Trevor Wekel Community Permits Director VACANT

Director at Large Sherrisa Celis Elise Sommer elise.sommer@

Liaisons to CECA Councillor Ward 13 - Diane Colley-Urquart www.councillordiane.caNeighbourhood Partnership Coordinator - City of Calgary Richard Lam - [email protected]

all emails @myceca.ca

disClAiMEr - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Calgary Evergreen Community Associations or the publisher.

membership reGistration Form:To purchase a membership in your Community Association, please fill in this form, attach a cheque for $20.00 made payable to “Calgary Evergreen Community Association” and mail to: P.O. Box 24007 RPO Evergreen, Calgary, AB T2Y 0J9

Household Information (Held in confidence):

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Residential Address: ________________________________________________

Postal Code: _________________ Contact Phone Telephone: ___________________

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E-mail address is especially important if you want to receive CECA communications. Your email address will be added to our low volume mailing list. You may choose to opt-out of the list at any time.

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Local PhotogrAPhErS See below to find out how your pictures can be featured in the Evergreen Edge.

Calgary Evergreen Community Association Photo Contest.

LOCAL PhOTOgrAPhErS SubMIT YOur PhOTOS nOW.

The Calgary Evergreen Community Association invites amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers to submit their photos taken in and around our neighbourhood for the CECA Photo Contest. We are looking for photos that highlight some of the wonderful views, amenities, features and community spirt through every season giving you an opportunity to highlight your work, your creativity and talent and, if applicable, your business.

There will be one winning submission each month that will be selected by a minimum of three community association volunteers on the 10th of each month.

Prizes for the winning photograph include a credited cover photo on the Calgary Evergreen Community Association newsletter, The Evergreen Edge (with your business name), discount pricing on any size of advertisement in the newsletter and a $10 gift certificate from a local community sponsor.

Please send your photos or questions about the contest to [email protected]. If there are images where you can clearly identify person, please ensure that you have the proper consent to use their image use on the local newsletter, on the www.myceca.ca website, and on the CECA Facebook page.

This contest is intended for residents and businesses within the Calgary Evergreen area.

Sat. May 5th, 2018 10am - 4pm

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CECA Community CornerMessage from the Board

Photo Contest WinnerCongratulations to ron Jones, the winner of the April Evergreen Edge Photo Contest! It’s a beautiful shot. Thank you to Elise S Avon rep for donating the prize for this month’s contest.

Crossword Puzzle WinnerCongratulations as well to Sonia ulmer who won our newsletter Puzzle Contest! Thank you to Darelle’s Designs (www.darelledesigns.com) for donating the prize for the newsletter Puzzle Contest. Thank you to everyone who entered - and read this monthly update.

Easter Egg HuntWe hope you enjoyed the Easter Egg hunt and had a chance to get out and meet everyone! Tell us your favourite part, so that we can make sure it comes back next year! Your feedback is important.

Upcoming Eventsbe sure to visit the upcoming Events Page to save the date for all our upcoming events! If you are interested in being a part, please be sure to email [email protected] to sign up.

Support the Evergreen EdgeDid you know that it is through our Advertisers that we are able to send out this monthly newsletter to everyone in Evergreen at no cost? Advertising is really affordable, and a great way to show your support right here in Evergreen. Please contact [email protected] to find out how you can support CECA and the Evergreen Edge!

ThanksElise Sommer, Director-at-LargeOn behalf of the CECA board of Directors.

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We are into daylight saving time now, which means more light which means more kids playing in and around the playground zones more! Slow down! The bus zones typically are around the playground zones, which means more pedestrian traffic.

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Please remain cautious and vigilant parking at the schools. Don’t make u-turns near the schools, practice safe and courteous driving as others are trying to get place quickly too, don’t let kids cross on their own and if you see any unsafe driving please report it to and also make a traffic service request. Links are below.

I am in communication with the community resource officer and we are making sure that there are more patrols around the schools during times of congestion.

Please use the proper drop off and pick up areas at the school to avoid confusion, delay and to keep the children safe. Do not put other kids at risk just because you are running late. Try to arrive early to avoid congestion and to be safe.

PEdESTriAn CrOSSWAlkS

I have noticed that many of our intersections are missing pedestrian crosswalk markings. I will be putting in 311 requests for some of the crossings along Everridge Dr. If you feel that some are needed anywhere else please submit a request to 311 and copy the reply service number to traffic@myceca., so that I know which ones have been requested. 311 contact info is below.

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If you live in Evergreen Estates where all the street names are Evergreen. You belong to the Shawnee-Evergreen Community Association area. I do not believe they have anyone looking after traffic anymore, and most of the SECA board live in Shawnee Slopes. I will still help when I can, especially trying to get a crosswalk at Evergreen gate and Fish Creek blvd. Please contact the Shawnee-Evergreen CA board at [email protected].

POThOlES

It is around this time of year that we start to see potholes start to form and utility cut sections of the road may begin to sag. Please report these incidents to 311. Info below.

Once again, if you witness any traffic issues on an ongoing basis, please take the time to both report it to me at [email protected] and also via the Traffic Service request directly to the police. This can be done at http://www.calgary.ca/cps/Pages/Traffic/Traffic-Service-requests.aspx

Please report road and sign issues to 311. This can be done online at http://www.calgary.ca/CS/CSC/Pages/311.aspx or at the app website http://spot311.calgary.ca

If you have any traffic questions or concerns, or wish to comment on anything I have written here, you can email me at [email protected]

Thanks Paul bushell, Traffic Director

not sure what your kids will get up to when school’s out for the summer? Let The City of Calgary help your kids beat summertime boredom with one of our quality instructed day camp programs. From visual and performing arts based programs at our Arts Centres to sailing, golf and swim & fun recreational programs, The City of Calgary can help you keep your kids happy and active during the summer months. Offering a variety of fun, physically active and educational day camp programs at dozens of locations, The City of Calgary offers something for all interests and abilities, at very affordable rates, close to home. To see which program may be right for your child, visit Calgary.ca/daycamps.

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The CECA board has been able to negotiate hundreds

of dollars’ worth of service for Calgary Evergreen Community Association members only.

Find out more at www.myceca.ca and https://www.facebook.com/myceca.

OrAngEThEOry fiTnESS ShAWnESSy Fitness discount for CECA Members! At the Orangetheory Fitness in Shawnessy. http://otfshawnessy.ca/ Fitness training will help you: *burn 500 calories or more in 60 minutes *Keep burning calories for up to 36 hours *high energy, trainer-led group workout *Customized for your fitness level *heart rate based interval training *It is tough! It is fun! It is addictive! Call (587) 481-8765 and claim up to 20%* diSCOunT! *for first-time visitors and local residents only, must present a valid CECA membership card

MAri’S bridAl AlTErATiOn And SEWing, a locally owned business for 15 years is offering CECA members 15% diSCOunT on all bridal and regular alteration, zipper replacement, embroidery, custom made garters and veils, and bridal gown dry cleaning services. Visit www.marisbridalalteration.ca for services and details. Call or text at 403-700-1361, or E-mail us at [email protected]

dArEllE’S dESignS wants to help you love your Evergreen home! Whether you are looking to stage your home for sale, update your colours, or do some decorating, Darelle’s Designs is the place to go! Proudly offering CECA Members 10% Off our services! Visit www.darelledesigns.com for more or to contact us now!

CASTlE TOyS - A locally owned for 30 years toy store near Chinook, is offering CECA members a 15% discount when you show your membership card. Visit www.castletoys.ca for location and hours information.

STAMPEdE ClEAning SErviCES is offering buy One get One free on hourly Cleans Or buy Three Cleans, get 1 free on regular Service (offers cannot be combined). Stampede Cleaning Services offers residential and Commercial Cleaning Services, with all equipment and supplies provided. Contact [email protected] to book now.

yOur WindOW guyS - $20 Off exterior window cleaning, $20 Off interior window cleaning, $20 Off gutter cleaning, $20 Off pressure washing (house exterior siding). Call greg at 403-909-7637 or e-mail [email protected]

ThE brAnCh MAnAgEr TrEE ExPErTS - $50 Off if you send photographs of your tree before scheduling your appointment. Call Scott at 403-999-8733 or e-mail [email protected]

lAWn guArd lTd - 20% Off on any Lawn Maintenance Plan. Lawn guard Ltd is an Evergreen resident, owned and operated business offering complete lawn care services. We specialize in lawn maintenance programs, irrigation, landscape lighting and general lawn care. We take great pride in offering a more friendly, personal approach, while offering superior service and pricing. For more information contact 403-651-8280 or visit www.lawnguard.ca/evergreen

TriCO CEnTEr - Support our community by purchasing a pass at Trico Centre. A portion of your pass fee is shared with our community association.

CArdEl rEC SOuTh - get discounts when registering for programs.

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City supported community cleanups kick off for 2018Once again, it’s time to comb through your garage, survey your off-site storage locker and purge your garden shed of that never-used stuff that has been collecting dust for the past decade. The City of Calgary is kicking off its Community Cleanups this month to encourage all Calgarians to help keep our city clean and safe and save residents a trip to the landfill. Community Cleanup events run from April through September.

These popular events are hosted by community associations with support from Calgary Community Standards and Waste & recycling at The City. Check Calgary.ca/cleanup for the list of community associations that are hosting cleanup events. You can also check your community association web site for full details on the Community Cleanup event in your community.

PlEaSE doN’T briNg• Car batteries• glass (e.g. window panes, glass table tops)• household appliances with Freon (e.g. refrigerators, freezers)• Microwaves• Liquids (e.g. cooking oils)• Large metal items (e.g. lawnmowers, barbeques)• rail way ties• Sod or dirt• household hazardous waste (see Calgary.ca for a list of household

hazardous waste drop-off locations)

Yard waste is accepted for composting. The City also encourages residents to check for what can be recycled (visit calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere). Some communities may also organize a “free store” where you can drop off and select items for donations free of charge. Check your community association website for details.


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head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheels*. Most injuries occur when a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary object, or collides with another cyclist/pedestrian. remember – it’s the law in Alberta that cyclists under the age of 18 must wear a helmet (and highly recommended for all ages). helmets should be CSA approved and worn during recreational activities such as skateboarding, in-line skating, and cycling.

getting informed• Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent a serious

injury, or even save a life;• brain injuries can cause permanent disability or death; • reduce your risk by always wearing your helmet;• replace any helmet that has been involved in a crash, even

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Getting the right fit• Take the time to properly fit and adjust your helmet to

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up, or down over the forehead;• helmets should feel snug, but not too tight. To test the fit,

the helmet should not fall off when you shake your head from side-to-side while the straps are unfastened;

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sEE A hArE, lEAvE it thErE!Throughout the spring and summer many wild mothers will raise their young in both

rural and urban environments. It is important to know when to intervene, and when the mother is just out of sight.

hares are common throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta. They don’t construct nests for their young, but rather deposit the babies (called leverets) in protected areas like bushes and shrubs nearby. The leverets are born fully furred and with their eyes and ears open, unlike rabbits that are born naked, blind, and deaf. The mother tends to stay nearby but keeps her distance to avoid drawing predators to the leveret’s location, reuniting with her young twice daily at dusk and dawn for feeding.

While usually well hidden, occasionally people stumble upon a lone baby hare. LEAVE ThE hArE ALOnE, it is more than likely not orphaned, but rather tucked away for the day. If the leveret is in a conspicuous location, it is okay to move it to a nearby bush or shrub. The mother and leveret will vocalize to each other. If the hare is under threat of attack from a crow or magpie, the best thing to do would be to shoo the birds away and place a cardboard box over the hare until the birds have lost interest and moved away. be sure to remove the box by the evening to make sure it can be found by its mother in time to be fed. If the hare is injured in any way, contact a wildlife rehabilitator for advice. If the leveret has been attacked by a cat, it is important to intervene. Cats have bacteria on their teeth and claws can be deadly, and small puncture wounds can be difficult to see. It is always a good idea to contact a wildlife rehabilitation organization for advice.

When in doubt, call for help! Don’t accidentally kidnap a hare, they have a much better chance of survival with their mother! Please contact the Calgary Wildlife rehabilitation Society hotline at 403-239-2488 for tips, instructions, and advice, or look at the website at www.calgarywildlife.org for more information.

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renovating your kitchen can be an experience of a lifetime and a positive one if you have the right start. however daunting as it may seem at first, the apprehension about following through with a kitchen renovation can definitely be removed from the equation. Once you are seriously sure that you are moving forward, the first person you should speak to is your Design Consultant, who has been through the process with many other clients and can educate you on what to expect and where you need to start.

At that point, you can set your sights on what you need to do next, enabling you to set an approximate end date. There will definitely be bumps in the road, but if you are prepared to go with the flow and just look to solving the problem at hand, it will go a lot easier. Your Design Consultant at Merit kitchens is there to answer any questions you might have.

Whether you are hiring a contractor or coordinating the renovation yourself, you will still need to be aware of the process. here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Meeting with your design Consultant – Visualize what your dream kitchens looks like to you. bring pictures that

you’ve seen online and keep in mind that not only is it important to have a beautifully designed kitchen, but it’s also just as important to have great function.

2. have a Site Measure Completed – Your Design Consultant will need to complete a site measure to get the perfect fit for your kitchen cabinetry. This also allows you to have a discussion about your thoughts while you both are actually in the space.

3. Meet at the Showroom – After your site measure, your Design Consultant is ready to ‘put pen to paper’. based on all of your thoughts and ideas, your kitchen design begins to come to life. At this point, a quote for budgeting purposes is also created. Your Design Consultant will set up a time with you to review your kitchen drawings and costs.

4. final sign-off – Once your Design Consultant has captured all of the items that you are wishing for, they will ask you to come into the showroom for a final sign-off meeting. This involves reviewing the 3 dimensional layout of your new kitchen, all colour choices, cabinet door style and hardware.

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Renovating your kitchen can be an experience of a lifetime and a positive one if you have the right start. However daunting as it may seem at first, the apprehension about following through with a kitchen renovation can definitely be removed from the equation. Once you are seriously sure that you are moving forward, the first person you should speak to is your Design Consultant, who has been through the process with many other clients and can educate you on what to expect and where you need to start.

At that point, you can set your sights on what you need to do next, enabling you to set an approximate end date. There will definitely be bumps in the road, but if you are prepared to go with the flow and just look to solving the problem at hand, it will go a lot easier. Your Design Consultant at Merit kitchens is there to answer any questions you might have.

Whether you are hiring a contractor or coordinating the renovation yourself, you will still need to be aware of the process. Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Meeting with your Design Consultant – Visualize what your dream kitchens looks like to you. Bring pictures that

you’ve seen online and keep in mind that not only is it important to have a beautifully designed kitchen, but it’s also just as important to have great function.

2. Have a Site Measure Completed – Your Design Consultant will need to complete a site measure to get the perfect fit for your kitchen cabinetry. This also allows you to have a discussion about your thoughts while you both are actually in the space.

3. Meet at the Showroom – After your site measure, your Design Consultant is ready to ‘put pen to paper’. Based on all of your thoughts and ideas, your kitchen design begins to come to life. At this point, a quote for budgeting purposes is also created. Your Design Consultant will set up a time with you to review your kitchen drawings and costs.

4. Final sign-off – Once your Design Consultant has captured all of the items that you are wishing for, they will ask you to come into the showroom for a final sign-off meeting. This involves reviewing the 3 dimensional layout of your new kitchen, all colour choices, cabinet door style and hardware.

Visit our Merit Kitchens showroom for a FREE consultation.

THE PROCESS... we help make it easier!


happy gardening! gardeners say it all the time, but what does it actually mean? In the simplest way, it just means to have a good time gardening, but did you

know that dirt itself can make you happy? not just in the way gardening is a fun and satisfying hobby, but scientifically.

According to studies done by Mary O’brien, an oncologist at the royal Marsden hospital in London and later, Dr. Chris Lowry at the university of bristol and university College London, it seems the culprit is the bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae. This particular bacterium appears to be a natural biological antidepressant that is present in soil and has no discernable adverse health effects. Just a tablespoon of earth can contain as many as 50 billion microbes of which the Mycobacterium vaccae bacteria are just a portion. This bacterium seems to work on us like antidepressant drugs such as Prozac.

Interest in this natural miracle arose after cancer patients were treated by O’brien with Mycobacterium vaccae as a cure for lung cancer. Although the treatment failed as a cure, subjects unexpectantly reported increases in happiness, vitality and quality of life. Lowry tested the theory on mice and reasoned that this effect could be caused by activation of neurons in the brain that contained serotonin.

Serotonin is a chemical messenger that’s believed to act as a mood stabilizer. It also assists in motor skills, healing of wounds, digestion and bone health. It helps produce healthy sleeping patterns and is commonly linked to feeling good and living longer. Conversely, a lack of serotonin is linked to depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar problems.

These antidepressant microbes are easy to utilize as they are introduced to our bloodstreams through physical contact with earth and by breathing them in. To reap the benefits, all you need to do is garden. Perhaps we should all be spending more time playing in the dirt!

Most avid gardeners say that their green spaces are happy places; that gardening is a stress reducer and mood lifter. Therefore, the presence of a soil bacteria antidepressant isn’t surprising to them. The science is fascinating, but not shocking to the happy gardener.

After this past long and cold snowy season, simply wipe out your winter blues with a quick whiff of soil! need motivation to hoe out weeds, plants trees or sow that garden? Worry not. Just rub some dirt on your hands, take a deep breath and carry on. You have harnessed the natural antidepressant in the dirt! You’ll be happier, healthier and getting things done in the garden.

happy gardening!

niGht sKy WondErs WITh DOn hLADIuK

For those who are interested in the stars and planets, you’ll have the opportunity to learn some of the basics from local astronomer, Don hladiuk. Don has been looking up at the stars since he was a little boy; he is best known as the Starman on the CbC EyeOpener for the last 33 years. night Sky Wonders is a two hour program that includes an indoor classroom component during which you’ll enjoy a presentation by Don about what you might see in the sky, followed by an outdoor viewing session (weather permitting) where you can put what you learned into practice. Only $15 each and free for children 12 and under.

WEdnEsdAy, APril 11, 7– 9PM for MorE info visit friEndsoffishCrEEK.orG


calgary.caneighbour day: June 16held annually on the third Saturday of June, neighbour Day is an opportunity to get together with your neighbours and celebrate our strong community spirit in Calgary. This year neighbour day will be held on Saturday, June 16.

neighbour Day originated in 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity neighbours demonstrated after the 2013 floods. now it has evolved into an annual celebration of what makes Calgary such a great city – namely our strong and caring communities.

neighbour Day continues to grow each year. Last year, The City saw a large increase in the amount of permitted events from the previous year.

This year, The City is once again waiving its fees for block party permits and greenspace bookings for approved neighbour Day events that take place on June 16.

The City wants all Calgarians to celebrate and are encouraging as many people as possible to host a local community event.

Visit calgary.ca/neighbourDay for more information.


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firE Pit rEGUlAtions hElP CrEAtE Good nEiGhBoUr rElAtionshiPsWhen you ask Calgarians what they love about this city, the answer is often “the people.” While most of us do our best to be good neighbours, sometimes we need a little guidance to do the right thing. That’s where the Community Standards bylaw comes in.

Did you know that the Community Standards bylaw lays out the requirements for using backyard wood-burning fire pits? The regulations for fire pits include:

•using a mesh screen or spark guard to reduce the spread of embers and sparks

•Extinguishing the flame by midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends

•restricting the height of the flame to one metre

•building a fire pit within maximum size limits

• Listing materials that cannot be burned

•Ensuring the fire pit is at least two metres from other structures and is not under a tree or overhanging branches

•Ensuring you have a means of extinguishing the fire on hand and that you put it out before you leave it unattended

The bylaw includes fines for unsafe fires and burning prohibited materials, so it pays to understand the bylaw. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/firepits. If you have a concern or complaint about fire pits, call 311.

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Phone: (403) 238-1212 Email: [email protected] ThE COMMuniTiES Of bridlEWOOd, EvErgrEEn,

WOOdbinE & WOOdlAndS

PipelinesIn January, the bC government announced that they would restrict the transportation of oilsands crude by pipeline and rail, and in doing so attack Alberta’s economy. I said that there must be consequences, not just actions. At the time, I supported and was happy to see Premier notley take action and boycott bC wine. unfortunately, the Alberta government let up on the pressure by dropping the wine ban just two weeks later. The bC government is still working to stop the TransMountain pipeline and pursuing further legal action will add uncertainty to the project. Make no mistake, this is a stall tactic by the bC government and they will try to delay the project to death. The Federal government can use its authority under Section 92 (10)(c) of the Constitution to declare Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline in the national interest, which would end the bC nDPs strategy to delay the project to death.

reigniting the economy and balancing the budgetOn February 28 the Alberta government released the Third Quarter Fiscal update, which showed the government collecting less money than anticipated because recent tax increases continue to deter economic activity. On the same day, Stats Canada released data showing projected investment in oil and gas this year is down $35 billion compared to 2014, a 61 percent drop. Alberta’s government can no longer blame the flee of investment oil prices when investment in oil and gas increases in jurisdictions such as Saskatchewan and the united States.

Session look aheadOn March 8 the Alberta government will announce their priorities for the upcoming session in the Speech from the Throne. The upcoming session will have plenty of opportunities for the Official Opposition to hold the government account, first with the Speech from the Throne and then with the release of the budget on March 22. I have made the promise that myself and caucus colleagues will bring a high level of decorum to the Legislature. We will ask the government tough questions and stand up for hard-working Albertans and common-sense ideas, but it will be conducted in a respectful manner.

Please feel free to contact me through my Constituency Office, 311A, 2525 Woodview Dr. SW, [email protected] or by calling 403 238-1212.

ACOuSTiC MuSiC nEighbOrhOOd JAM

Come on out to a circle jam if you play

guitar, manolin, banjo fiddle or bass. bring

your favorite gospel, folk, bluegrass,

country songs, or a song you’ve written

yourself.

Dates set by interested participants.

More info: [email protected].

ASF LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTSFOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON LANDSCAPING

CALL SHAWN 403-651-0424- CONCRETE INSTALLATION &

REMOVAL - DECKS - FENCES - SOD - RETAINING WALLS

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CALL BRAEDEN 587-438-0036- WEEKLY CUT STARTING AT $35 - SPRING/FALL CLEANUP- AERATION / POWER RAKING STARTING AT $80- PRESSURE WASHING - CONCRETE SEALING

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Ya r d P r o

Spring is just around the corner! That means the City’s street cleaning crews are coming to our neighbourhoods to remove debris and gravel off the roads.

Street sweeping removes the sanding material and debris that has accumulated on our roads and along major sidewalks and boulevards during the winter months. The program, which improves safety and mobility for Calgary motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, kicks off at the beginning of April. but you might see crews out there working hard beforehand, pre-sweeping along major roads and boulevards.

This year, street sweeping will wrap-up in June. In order to make this happen, crews will be sweeping streets on a compressed schedule, working 7 days per week.

keeping Calgary clean is a collaborative effort We are asking all Calgarians to help us make the city beautiful and roads safe by removing vehicles and carts from the street when you see road-sweeping signs in your community.

visit Calgary.ca/sweep to:

•Enteryouraddresstoconfirmtheirstreetsweepingdate•FindanswerstoallofyourquestionsonourFAQ•Visitalivemaptotracksweeperprogressacrossthecity

Make sure to visit the website to learn more about street sweeping, and don’t forget to watch for signs in your neighbourhood starting this month.

strEEt sWEEPinG ProGrAMSpring No matter how

long the winter, Spring is sure to follow.~ Proverb


Councillor diane Colley-urquhartEmail: [email protected] - Phone: 403.268.1624

Website: CouncillorDiane.caTwitter/Instagram: @bigredYYC - Fb: Facebook.com/dianecu

Councillor Diane's City Hall Update

firE PiT rEgulATiOnS hElP CrEATE gOOd nEighbOur rElATiOnShiPS

Did you know that the Community Standards bylaw lays out the requirements for using backyard wood-burning fire pits? With warmer weather on the horizon, The City wants to ensure all citizens understand common dos & don’t as they relate to their own backyards.

regulations for fire pits include:

• using a mesh screen or spark guard to reduce the spread of embers and sparks;

• Extinguishing the flame by midnight on weekdays and 1 AM. on weekends;

• restricting the height of the flame to one metre;

• building a fire pit within maximum size limits;

• Listing materials that cannot be burned;

• Ensuring the fire pit is at least two metres from other structures and is not under a tree or overhanging branches; and

• Ensuring you have a means of extinguishing the fire on hand and that you put it out before you leave it unattended.

The bylaw includes fines for unsafe fires and burning prohibited materials, so it pays to understand the bylaw. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/firepits. If you have a concern or complaint about fire pits, please call 311.

CiTy rECruiTing Off-lEASh AMbASSAdOrS TO PrOMOTE rESPOnSiblE uSE Of Off-lEASh ArEAS

With the arrival of Spring, Calgary’s dog owners will be out enjoying our many off-leash areas more frequently and for longer periods of time. To help promote responsible pet ownership in off-leash parks, The City is once again recruiting volunteers for its Off-Leash Ambassador Program.

This a unique volunteer program that promotes responsible pet ownership, positive pet interactions and safety in off-leash areas by providing information and demonstrations to dog owners. Volunteers act as positive role models in off-leash parks to encourage owners to adhere to Calgary’s bylaws. They answer questions about how bylaws apply to off-leash areas and provide an avenue for citizens to express concerns and pass those concerns along to City staff. Volunteers also promote the services The City provides through its Animal Services centre, such as animal adoption and licensing.

Off-Leash Ambassador volunteers receive training which helps them become familiar with City bylaws, canine body language, and tactics to communicate with the public. If you or someone you know are passionate about the responsible use of our off-leash areas, this may be a great volunteer opportunity to make an impact!

For more information, visit Calgary.ca/offleashvolunteer. To ask about volunteering, please contact Jennifer lawlor at 403-268-1814.

CEnSuS 2018

It’s census time, and we urge you to participate and complete your census online! Watch the mail for your access code and visit Calgary.ca/census from April 1 to 19. The census data collected every year is used to ensure adequate programs and services are available to meet the needs of all Calgarians, not just Ward 13. If you are unable to complete your census online, door-to-door census and voter registration collection will begin April 20, 2018.

Please take the time and let The City know what our needs truly are.

sPrinG BirdinG CoUrsE stArts

APril 2get outside this Spring and

learn about the birds of Fish Creek Provincial

Park. Course is

offered at eight different times

per week. registration required. To register and for more information visit

www.friendsoffishcreek.org/programs/birding-course


rESidEnT – led SolutionsA message from the Federation of Calgary Communities

There are many ways that neighbours can come together to build a sense of community and find ways to solve neighbourhood issues. here are five things to consider when residents come together to create solutions:

1. gathering input from residents. residents that live in their neighbourhood should have a say in the solution – they are the local experts!

2. residents leading & initiating. residents should lead and initiative the solution, not an external group or program from outside the neighbourhood.

3. Outcome benefits for The neighbourhood. The outcome of a resident-led solution should benefit the entire neighbourhood and residents.

4. Opportunity to Participate. Create a solution where all residents have an opportunity to participate.

5. gathering Assets. Find local assets from the neighbourhood! Assets can be any source that can lead to helping find a solution, such as other community leaders, organizations, businesses, etc.

For more information on community building visit our website at calgarycommunities.com.

Census 2018Complete your census online! Watch the mail for your access code and visit calgary.ca/census from April 1 to 19. The census data collected every year is used to ensure adequate programs and services are available to meet the needs of Calgarians. If you are unable to complete your census online, door-to-door census and voter registration collection will begin April 20, 2018.

ChECk OuT ThESE iMPOrTAnT uPdATES frOM ThE CiTy Of CAlgAry

Complete the census online! Watch the mail for your access code and visit calgary.ca/census from April 1 to 19.

Calgary.ca/Census

City supported Community Cleanups run from April through September saving residents a trip to the landfill.

Calgary.ca/Cleanup

The Community Standards bylaw lays out the requirements for using backyard wood-burning fire pits.

Calgary.ca/firepits

The City is recruiting Off-Leash Ambassador volunteers. If you are passionate about responsible pet ownership in

off-leash areas, visit calgary.ca/offleashvolunteer or contact Jennifer Lawlor at 403-268-1814. Calgary.ca/Offleashvolunteer

The City is asking Calgarians to help us make our spring street sweeping program run smoothly by keeping streets

clear for crews. Calgary.ca/Sweep

STAy COnnECTEd TO ThE CiTy Of CAlgAry• facebook.com/cityofcalgary • twitter.com/cityofcalgary • calgarycitynews.com

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THANK YOU, CALGARY! Your Top Choice Dance Studio in Calgary 2018!

Ballet . Jazz . Tap . Hip Hop . Lyrical . Acro Musical Theatre . Contemporary

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REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR 2018

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