The Official Glenbrook Community Newsletter

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6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

6 REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES IN OUR CITY

9 GLENBROOK HOLIDAY SKATING PARTY

10 HISTORIC CALGARY: RELIANCE (ARMOUR) BLOCK

13 GLENBROOK COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL

17 AT A GLANCE

18 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT

18 MLA BRIAN MALKINSON’S REPORT

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Glenbrook Community Preschool

• Programs for 3 & 4 year olds Located at: • Child-directed play Glenbrook Elementary • Qualified, caring & experienced teachers School • Small classes & low fees 4725 – 33rd Ave. SW • Non Profit & established in 1980 403-686-6868 www.glenbrookpreschool.org IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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4 NOVEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Glenbrook Community Association Board of Directors/Contact List [email protected] • (403) 249-6664

President Murray Ost [email protected] Vice-President Andrew Del Bucchia [email protected] Past-President Ken Weaving [email protected] Secretary Haley Bent [email protected] Treasurer Kerry McGuire [email protected] Hall Rentals Shirley Barge (403) 249-6664, (403) 242-4821 [email protected] Memberships Mary Kuipers-Morris [email protected] Newsletter Editor Leah Arends [email protected] Rink Coordinator Nicole Schroeder/Darren Morrison Outdoor Programming Bill Stamile [email protected] Hall Rentals • Monday to Thursday Daytime • Wedding Package Friday 18:00 to Boardroom (07:00 to 17:00) $25/hour Sunday 12 noon $700 Includes use Monday to Thursday (18:00 to 22:00) • Monday to Thursday Evening of Boardroom and upstairs. $75 (17:00 to 22:00) $30/hour/mini- Security Deposit Sport Shack mum 3 hours $500.00 per rental, returnable after • Sunday to Saturday (08:00 to • Friday, Saturday, Sunday (10:00 7 days passed the event 22:00) $25/hour/min. 2 hours to 02:00) $350/day (Community • Storage Lockers(rooms) $75 to resident member $300/day) $95/month. For sport equipment use by sport groups only. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE REMEMBRANCE DAY

November is now upon us and this is a particularly busy month for our community association’s board members due n Remembrance Day, as we honour to our Annual General Meeting in October. November is the R O those who have fought for our country month we set up our events for the upcoming year with our and our freedom, it is hard to find the words new board members. to express just what they have given each As you know, our community association board is comprised E and every one of us. So instead, we turn to of volunteers. We are all busy people with jobs and commit- our leaders — some speaking to heal a na- ments but we believe that community service is worth the tion, others trying to make sense of the im- work and worry that it often involves. Our AGM is an impor- possible events that have recently occurred. tant meeting for us as it is our chance to hear from you and M Remembrance Day is not just about war and receive your support or your concerns on how we impact our those we’ve lost, but about ideals and what neighbourhood. E we stand for. It’s about respecting our past All board members are elected for a one-year term that be- and looking hopefully forward, and more gins and ends at our AGM. Any community member with an than anything, thanking those who have active membership can run for election and vote, so this is served. your chance to be involved with who is on your board or to M run for a position yourself. Here are some of the events planned in Cal- As well, we are always very happy to welcome new people gary for November 11th, 2017. The Glenbrook who would like to join the community association without a B Community Association encourages us all to particular position. Bring your skills and passions and come show our gratitude on a day to remember. be a part of our association! Learn more about what makes our community tick and take this opportunity to make a con- R Southern Alberta Jubilee tribution to how our neighbourhood runs (and plays!). This is Auditorium also a wonderful way to meet your neighbours, find new chal- lenges and experience personal growth. A 10:30 a.m. | 1415 14th Ave. N.W. I would like to now sincerely thank all those who have volun- Auditorium doors open at 9:30 a.m. while the teered their time and talents as board and community mem- ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. bers over the past year. Without your help in so many ways, N Glenbrook would just be another dot on this big city’s map. The Military Museums I hope that everyone has a chance to pause and reflect on No- 10:30 a.m. | 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. vember 11th and to remember the sacrifice that has made us C who we are. This is one of Calgary’s largest ceremonies, so Murray Ost getting there early is recommended. Service President begins at 10:30 a.m. Some parking available Glenbrook Community Association E in the field east of the Parade Square, with overflow at the Flames Community Arena to the south. Field of Crosses Memorial Project 10:45 a.m. | Memorial Drive N.W. between What’s going on in D Third Street and Centre Street our community? Thousands of crosses are erected every year A to honour southern Alberta soldiers who died in combat. A flag-raising ceremony hap- Check the Glenbrook Facebook page and find out! Like our page and engage with your neighbours and fellow pens at sunrise with the ceremony starting at community members. Y 10:45 a.m. There is public parking at the west www.facebook.com/glenbrookcommunity end of the park.

6 NOVEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CEREMONIES IN OUR CITY

Central Memorial Park Calgary International Airport 10 a.m. | 1221 Second St. S.W. 10:30 a.m. | 2000 Airport Rd. N.E. The service is held at the cenotaph of Calgary’s A large ceremony for travellers and anyone else who wants to pay tribute. It is also attended by oldest park and starts at 10 a.m. The Calgary High- Calgary Police Services, RCMP, Calgary Fire De- C landers Infantry Regiment attend this service, partment, Calgary Emergency Medical Services, among others in the city. Royal Air Force and many others. Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. with a second shorter service Aero Space Museum of Calgary for airport employees and travellers at 10:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. | 4629 McCall Way N.E. E Service begins at 10:30 a.m. but seating is limited Burnsland Cemetery Tours 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 28th Avenue and so arriving early is strongly recommended. The Spiller Road S.E. museum stays open until 4 p.m. and admission is by donation. Tours honour the Canadian Military and RCMP. R Meet at the Galloway House, on the east side of Battalion Park Union Cemetery. Vehicle entrance is off Spiller 10:30 a.m. | 3001 Signal Hill Dr. S.W. Rd. S.E. The fourth year for this service and organizers say Hillhurst United Church E it will be big as 2017 marks 100 years since troops 10:45 a.m. | 1227 Kensington Close N.W. were deployed from this site. The 90-minute service starts at 10:30 a.m There will be a ceremony held at 10:45 a.m. at the church located in northwest Calgary. The church is fully wheelchair accessible, with FM Audio for M Baitun Nur Mosque 2:30 p.m. | 4353 54th Ave. N.E. hearing impaired. Hundreds of Muslims will participate in a special Chinook Centre ceremony at the mosque to honour soldiers and 11 a.m. | 6455 Macleod Trail S.W. O their families. The event will feature making a hu- The 2015 Calgary Poppy Fund’s annual campaign man poppy. is underway at Chinook Centre with a special dis- Kerby Centre play and representatives from the legion in the mall’s centre court. Live buglers will perform 10:50 a.m. | 1133 Seventh Ave. S.W. N prior to a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the service starting at 10:50 a.m. in the gymnasium. Everyone is Poppy Plaza welcome and refreshments will follow the service. All day | Memorial Drive at 10 St. N.W. This park commemorates those who have served I Canadian Pacific to protect our freedom and security and is open 10:30 a.m. | 7550 Ogden Dale Rd. S.E. from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Canadian Pacific honours more than 33,000 CP Royal Canadian Legions employees who served in World War I and World E Various locations War II. The 2015 ceremony will be held at CP’s new Memorial Square built last year to honour the The ceremony at the Kensington location, at 1910 Kensington Rd. N.W., will be followed by 100th anniversary of the start of the First World lunch and refreshments. Doors open at 9:30 War. Parking will be available at the lot by the 69th S a.m. and close at 9:45 a.m. The service begins at Avenue S.E. and Ogden Dale Road S.E. entrance. 10:45 a.m.

GLENBROOK I NOVEMBER 2017 7 GCA MEETINGS MEET THE BOARD

Did you know that anyone Glenbrook, like many communities is run by can come to the Glenbrook volunteers. Our board is small and we need help Community Association to put on the activities and events the community meetings? They aren’t just members are asking for. Want to volunteer? Contact for board members. Every- [email protected]. one in the community has a voice… and we’d love to President: Murray Ost hear it. ([email protected]) Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month Murray is returning for his 20th year as President of from September to June at the Community Hall (3524 the Community Association. 45 St. SW) from 7-9pm. Vice-President: Andrew Del Bucchia Meeting Dates: ([email protected]) • November 2, 2017 Moving on from his role as treasurer last year, An- • December 7, 2017 drew will be Murray’s right-hand man, as VP of the Community Association

Past President: Ken Weaving ([email protected]) Ken continues on filling the role as Past President, supporting Murray and the rest of the board.

Treasurer: Kerry McGuire 2 9 3 ([email protected]) Kerry starts her first year on the board as the Trea- 5 8 4 surer. Secretary: Haley Bent 4 1 6 8 ([email protected]) Haley is also joining the board this year as the Sec- 2 6 7 4 retary

4 6 8 Memberships: Mary Kuipers-Morris ([email protected]) 5 6 9 1 Mary has been the Secretary on the board for several years. She’ll now try her hand at membership coordi- 6 3 5 4 nation 7 9 2 Hall Rentals: Shirley Barge ([email protected]) 9 8 6 Shirley takes care of the hall. If you’d like to rent the hall, boardroom, or skate shack, contact Shirley. FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 10

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GLENBROOK HOLIDAY

GLENBROOK RINK PLEASE JOIN US FOR SKATING, SNACKS AND GAMES! FREE HOT CHOCOLATE AND POPCORN. NO SKATES, NO PROBLEM! FREE SKATES AND HELMETS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE TO BORROW HISTORIC CALGARY bourhood, residents included working-class occupants with a wide variety of nationalities. Notably, there were a disproportionate number of Jewish residents that called the building home over its early decades (relative to Calgary’s small Jewish population) and in 1915 the basement hall inaugurated the first ‘House of Israel’ con- gregation, service and celebration. The diversity of the building’s residents was illustrative of the community’s traditional multi-ethnic, working-class character. The Armour Block is also significant for its Edwardian Commercial-style architecture, and is a rare example of a substantial, historic mixed-use building in the commu- Reliance (Armour) Block, est. 1910 – nity. Defined by its multiple development phases, the red-brick façade displays compatible but discontinuous 15 4th ST. N.E., Crescents Heights detailing. Uniting the building are storefronts with large The Reliance (Armour) Block, better know as Armour display windows and recessed entries. Extant elements Block, is one of the oldest mixed-use buildings in the of the interior, such as the store’s pressed-metal ceilings, area, and serves to symbolize the historical, vibrant, high- the basement hall’s finishes and the upper-storey stair- street character and importance of Fourth Street NE. cases and layout offer hints to the typical but attractive, original appearance. Construction of the building began in 1909 for Thomas Wiggins, a previously established Riverside grocer. The Article and photo provided by Discover Historic Calgary via building originated as a small two-storey structure to calgary.ca. house his grocery business, with his residential quarters above. In 1910 it was extended south to form the two- storey Reliance Block, providing increased space for Wiggins, as well as two additional storefronts for a hard- ware store and meat market with apartments above. In 1911 a third storey was added, increasing its residential 1 4 6 7 8 2 5 9 3 accommodations. The three-storey extension Armour Block was added in 1912 with early tenants being the Dominion Bank and a billiard hall. From 1915, until at 3 5 8 1 9 6 2 4 7 least the Second World War, a basement space known as `Wiggins Hall’ was a community/dance hall. 2 9 7 4 3 5 1 6 8 Originally the main route to Edmonton, Fourth Street’s commercial importance was solidified in 1911 when it 8 2 3 5 1 9 6 7 4 became a streetcar route. The Armour Block contributed to the retail street wall, serving local residents’ regular 7 1 4 2 6 3 8 5 9 needs, while other small retailers, plus a substantial department store (Slingsbys) created a retail corridor. While the retail importance of the area gradually faded, 5 6 9 8 4 7 3 1 2 the building continued to function as home of the Riv- erside Department Store (1950-77). 6 3 5 9 2 4 7 8 1 The upper floors of the building were developed as residential quarters for recent immigrants and other 4 7 1 3 5 8 9 2 6 citizens in response to the acute housing shortage which occurred during the 1909-13 boom. Exemplify- 9 8 2 6 7 1 4 3 5 ing the historical demographic character of the neigh-

10 NOVEMBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Glenbrook Community Association 3524 45 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3V2 THANK YOU GLENBROOK COMMUNITY (403) 249-6664 • Email - [email protected] The Calgary Padel Club wishes to thank the Glenbrook Last 12 Months Glenbrook Community residents, Murray Ost (President of the Glenbrook Community Association) and all members of MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update the board for their incredible support for our club and Average Asking Price Average Sold Price programming. This has been our second year of opera- September 2,017 $484,900 $470,000 tions and we are thrilled to note that our membership August 2,017 $489,394 $473,150 has grown by well over 200% - the majority being resi- July 2,017 $534,900 $509,000 dents of Glenbrook. Our programming was also a great June 2,017 $465,000 $457,500 success, with a good mix of fun, social and competitive May 2,017 $549,450 $564,000 activities for the whole family. The most impressive April 2,017 $699,900 $692,500 growth was with our juniors and youth members who March 2,017 $589,900 $575,000 make up the bulk of our membership. Our targeted pro- February 2,017 $550,000 $545,000 gramming for juniors gets them involved and engaged January 2,017 $539,900 $559,500 in our sport from beginners to elite. We are grooming December 2,016 $579,900 $566,000 these individuals to someday strive to represent Canada November 2,016 $548,888 $525,000 in international events. We also want to thank the P.E. October 2,016 $534,900 $535,000 departments of St. Gregory School and Calgary Chris- Last 12 Months Glenbrook tian School for their support and involvement with the MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update Calgary Padel Club.�� Our intention is to increase partici- pation amongst these schools, who, combined have a No. New Properties No. Properties Sold total of over 1300 students. September 2017 8 5 August 2017 14 14 Our courts will be open for play until the end of October July 2017 11 7 June 2017 15 5 at which time we will need to take our courts down and May 2017 4 4 store them until next spring. Please come out and enjoy April 2017 7 3 Padel for the rest of the season and remember that we March 2017 2 7 can play UNDER THE LIGHTS UNTIL 10pm! February 2017 7 5 January 2017 7 4 December 2016 2 3 November 2016 4 7 October 2016 8 5 Canada observes the tradition of To view more detailed information that comprise the above Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the elev- MLS averages please visit glenbrook.great-news.ca enth month. Other nations observe a solemn day but at different dates. For COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER AD SALES example, ANZAC Day is observed in Great News Publishing Ltd. New Zealand on April 25. In South Af- 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 rica, Poppy Day is marked on the Sun- [email protected] day that falls closest to November 11. www.great-news.ca

GLENBROOK I NOVEMBER 2017 11 GLENBROOK COMMUNITY

GLENBROOK COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP - Your GLENBROOK HALL community association is a group of volunteers who 3524 – 45 Street SW work to make your community a great place to live for Calgary, Ab. T3E 3V2 residents of all ages. You can become involved with [email protected] your community association in two important ways: (403) 249-6664

1. Become a member – when you purchase your annual Glenbrook membership, your dues are used to offer you and your neighbours many programs and activities. 2. Become a volunteer – Glenbrook Community Association relies on volunteers to make things happen. There are many ways to volunteer to make your community a more enjoyable place to live. At the same time, you will make new friends and learn new skills. Membership forms and payment can be dropped off at the Glenbrook Hall mail slot, mailed to 3524-45 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3V2 or purchased at community events.

September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018 Membership fees: $25 per family (includes any family member living at same address) or $15 for Senior (65 years and older) or individual. Please make cheques payable to: Glenbrook Community Association

Name: ______Address: ______Phone: ______Cell: ______Email: ______Membership type: Family ($25) ______Senior 55+/Single ($20) ______Payment type: Cash ______Cheque ______(payable to Glenbrook Community Association) Volunteer – we are always looking for volunteers to help with various events within the community. Volunteer opportunities include the following - Skating events, skating rink maintenance, Family Fun days, Community cleanup day, sports events, Casinos, etc. Contact for Volunteer canvas: Yes ______No ______

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Over this past year, Canada has been celebrating the Across Alberta there will be ceremonies on November 150th anniversary of confederation. Recently the Strath- 11 to show our gratitude and appreciation to all those cona Christie Aspen Community Association hosted who served, and who continue to serve, so that we may thousands of our neighbors at such an event - “Canada live freely. I am humbled to once again attend the an- 150 Celebration on the Hill”. Incorporated into the cele- nual Remembrance Day Service at the Killarney Glen- bration was Judge Joseph Woodard presiding over a cit- garry Community Association hosted by the Millennium izenship ceremony where 50 constituents took the Oath Branch 289 of the Royal Canadian Legion and lay a of Citizenship and become Canadian citizens. It was my wreath in honour of those who have made the greatest great honor to participate in the ceremony, welcome sacrifice for their home and country. them to Canada and deliver a message of congratula- tions as your representative in the House of Commons. The start of the fall legislative session means that the The ceremony acted as a strong reminder of the privi- bulk of my time this month will be spent in Edmonton lege it is to live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and that was where I am working hard to ensure that our government evident in the pride displayed by our new citizens. It is is doing all we can to make your life better. But I will for this reason people from all over the world look to continue to advocate for Calgary Currie here at home. Canada to start a new chapter in their lives and leave This month I am meeting with local childcare providers what is familiar behind and we should be proud of the to discuss how they can become $25/day Early Learn- fact that they chose here to do that. ing and Child Care centres in our riding. On Fridays I The freedoms and privileges that are afforded to resi- will continue to visit local businesses, non-profits, and dents of Canada are immense and that over the years schools - like Clearwater Academy - to ensure that all Al- has been the result of the dedication and hard work of bertans’ needs are being met. To stay up-to-date about many. Hundreds of men and women sacrificed much to constituency events and initiatives, please sign up for fight for our liberties including war. Governments since my new e-newsletter via my Facebook page. confederation have developed and debated policies and laws with the intent to better the lives of Canadi- Finally, I would like to thank the many families, disability ans and future Canadians. That is my commitment to advocates, and associations who added their names to continue the fight as your Member of Parliament. a petition supporting my proposed Private Member’s bill. Last month when the petition closed, over 500 of As we do every November 11th, we remember all of you had added your names in an effort to make Henson those who fought for us many making the ultimate sacrifice, and on this day I will be even more grateful for Trust legislation a reality: thank you. And thank you to the privilege of being a Canadian. all who took the time out of your busy schedules to attend my Pizza Open House last week - it was great to catch up. Now that the municipal election campaign is over (thank you to all who put their names forward) you will once again find me knocking your doors!

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