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M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 3 IMPORTANT NUMBERS CONTENTS ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 12 6 MLCA EVENTS & NEWS Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 12 MLCA PROGRAMS MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 13 MLCA PRESCHOOL UPDATE 3130 16 St SW Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 Calgary, Alberta T2T 2P8 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 13 14 MCMAN CALGARY FOSTER Phone:(403) 244-5411 CARE PROGRAM Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 [email protected] | www.mardaloop.com Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 Delivered monthly to 8,200 households and businesses for 18 SENIORS IN THE LOOP 7 years! Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900

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4 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 5 MLCA EVENTS & NEWS Monthly MLCA Board Meeting – October 2 5 ways to protect your Board meetings are usually held the first Monday of ev- ery month (except in July and August). If you would like family against the flu to address the Board, or simply attend one of these meet- Dawn Juristy, BSP APA, Pharmacist Owner of ings, please contact: [email protected]. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Marda Loop Upcoming meetings: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Finally the kids are back at school. Together again with their friends; they are learning, having fun, and Starts: 7:00 pm spreading germs. It is never too early to think about how to protect your family from illnesses like the Harvest Festival and Final flu. Here are 5 easy ways to do just that: Location: MLCA Upper Hall, 3130 - 16 Street SW Outdoor Farmers’ Market of the 1. GET VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU Seniors’ Gathering – October 2 The flu virus changes every year, and so does the flu vaccine. It is safe and effective; getting the vaccine Our Fall meetings will be held regularly on the first Mon- Season – October 7 protects you when you are exposed to the virus, stops you from being very sick, and prevents you from passing on the virus to your family. It is important to get your flu vaccination early because there is a day of each month (October 2, November 6, December Last chance to enjoy a great morning at Calgary’s fa- two-week delay between getting the flu vaccine and your body being protected. During that period 4) from now on and will be held between 9 a.m. and vourite community outdoor market with over 30 local other precautions should also be taken to prevent getting ill from circulating flu germs. You can get vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music! It’s your flu shot at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, no appointment required! 12:30 p.m. at the MLCA Upper Hall, 3130 16 Street SW. All Marda Loop residents age 55 and above are welcome. also the last day to return your Market PASSPORT for 2. WASH YOUR HANDS We hope we can convince you to become a member of entry into our Harvest Basket draw; we’ll be naming our The flu virus is spread mainly by small water droplets when people cough, sneeze or talk. Since your hands come in contact with many items touched by other people, like door handles, they are most likely our group for just $10 a year. For more information call winner at 1pm and sending them home with an amaz- to come into contact with the virus. Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 403-244-5411 x22. Members may e-mail seniors@mar- ing haul of goods and wares from our market vendors as 20 seconds will remove most germs. Younger children should be supervised when washing their hands thanks for supporting our market! to make sure they are thoroughly clean. If you’re on-the-go you can also use an alcohol-based hand daloop.com with questions or suggestions. sanitizer. Date: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Starts: 9am - 1pm 3. AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE As you cannot wash your hands all day long, reducing the number of times you touch your eyes, nose Location: MLCA Hall Parking Lot, 3130 - 16 Street SW and mouth can reduce the likelihood of getting the flu virus. The tiny droplets of virus can live up to 48 hours on most surfaces. So everyday objects, such as phones, TV remotes, doorknobs or computer Wine Night – October 18 keyboards can become covered with the virus. Just changing the TV channel can transmit droplets to Sinclair Cragg It’s an informal evening and a great way to meet people your hands and easily pass on to your face. One way to reduce this is to clean and disinfect surfaces you touch the most often. in the community. Join your friends and neighbours as Lawyers Shawn from Springbank Cheese, and Claude from High- 4. WATCH WHERE YOU POINT THAT SNEEZE Sneezes come in different varieties. Some sneak up on you and catch you by surprise. Others linger on lander Wine, talk us through this month’s selection of the tip of your nose, making you cry a little. During flu season a good habit is to sneeze www.calgarylegal.com wine and cheese. Please register at www.mardaloop. into your inner elbow and not into your hand. If you can catch your sneeze in a com tissue, that’s great too! Just throw the tissue away immediately once it has been used.

• Real estate • Mortgages • Wills Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 5. REDUCE CLOSE CONTACT • Estates • Family law • Divorce Doors open: 7:30pm, wine tasting starts 7:45pm Be wary of close talkers! When a person sneezes, speaks, or uses a tissue, the Location: MLCA Hall, 3130 - 16 Street SW virus is hanging around. By keeping a distance when talking, or minimizing contact Please contact us for a quote or consult if you when you are sick, you can protect against passing on or getting the virus. If Cost: $25 per person (guests are welcome but must be someone in your family does get the virus, reducing their interactions with others need our assistance with any legal matter. accompanied by an MLCA member) can cut down the likelihood of passing the flu along to someone else. Annual General Meeting (AGM) Casel Building Get ready for flu season. (corner of 24st and 17 ave SW) Meeting – October 30 Suite 202, 2505 - 17 Ave SW It’s that time of year again. As members of our communi- 20% off all atoma cough Free parking on 24 St or 24A St SW ty, you are welcome to attend the following AGM meet- and cold products Underground heated paid parking ing in October. All residents are welcome to attend but 2026 33rd Ave SW | 403.475.8878 also available Cannot be combined with any other promotion. Offer valid until October 31st, 2017. *Handicap accessible building* only MLCA membership holders will be allowed to vote. Date: Monday, October 30 Email: [email protected] Starts: 7:00pm Phone: 403-543-9955 Location: MLCA Upper Hall, 3130 - 16 Street SW

6 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 7 8 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 9 MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES MLCA Membership Kids splashing in the outdoor pool on a hot day. A game of shinny on the local rink. A social ASSOCIATION gathering for seniors. These are just some of the great scenes brought to life by the Marda Loop Communities Association. Show your support for the great programming we all enjoy by purchasing or renewing your community association membership today. It’s an easy and 3130 – 16 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4G7 • www.mardaloop.com • Phone: 403-244-5411 • Fax: 403-228-3643 affordable way to show your commitment to the neighbourhood. EXECUTIVE President Tom Rosettis [email protected] • support the great programming we all enjoy Vice President Vacant [email protected] Secretary Jeff Pasche [email protected] • have a voice in the affairs and direction of the MLCA Treasurer Doug Fraser [email protected] • receive advance notice of special events and programming Past President Vacant [email protected] • accessqualify to for member special offersonly events and discounts and programs from local merchants DIRECTORS Events Lisa Conboy [email protected] Marketing Felicity Aston [email protected] Buy or Renew Your Membership Today! Pool Matt Wilson [email protected] Volunteers Catherine Fraser [email protected] Get your membership online at mardaloop.com or send the form below to the MLCA hall. Farmers’ Market Shawn McDonald [email protected] Rentals Tony Norman [email protected] Mobility Andrea Joyce [email protected] Membership Andrea Langfeldt [email protected] MLCA Membership Form Seniors Heather Bhatty [email protected] Source Facilities Steven MacPherson [email protected] First Name: $15 Individual Preschool Alicia Tropak [email protected] Sustainability Thana Boonlert [email protected] Last Name: Planning & Development Lauren Makar [email protected] Street Address: $25 Family Director at Large Kath Orr [email protected] Postal Code: Director at Large Keltie Bilkoski [email protected] $10 Senior Director at Large Kelly Plourde [email protected] Telephone: VOLUNTEERS Indulge Event Coordinator Emily Scherman [email protected] Email: I’d like to volunteer Newsletter Editor Stephanie McCarthy [email protected] Wine Night Coordinator Bevan Sears [email protected] Please make cheque payable to “Marda Loop Communities Association”. STAFF Mail to or drop off at 3130 - 16 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 4G7 General Manager Programs Deanna Branson [email protected] Farmer’s Market Manager Andrea Toth [email protected] Hall Services and Rentals Jacquie Brennan [email protected] Accountant Karen Murphy [email protected] www.mardaloop.com/membership

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INSTALLATION Yoga at the MLCA Marda Loop Swim Club 2017-18 The MLCA preschool is now in full swing with our 3-year- RESIDENTIAL Yoga is underway and we still have a few spots available Our swim club is now fully registered with a waitlist. Our olds settling into school life and our 4-year-olds honing Ê with our amazing, experienced yoga teacher, Sophie. goal is to improve each swimmers stroke ability, endur- their scholastic skills. As a community-based preschool, ROOFING AND EXTERIOR CONTRACTOR Yoga days are: ance, and confidence through coaching and training. our mission is to bring community into the classroom Tuesday Night Yoga with Sophie: Although the club is recreational, the focus is on com- and to get our children out into the community as much Metal Roof – Asphalt Shingle – Cedar Shake – Tile Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm petitive swimming skills (i.e. speed, efficiency, and -en as possible. Over the coming months, we hope to share Siding – Stucco – Masonry – Windows – Doors Wednesday Night Yoga with Sophie: durance) making our club attractive for youth looking preschool news and all of our community endeavours For a High Standard quality and service call: Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm to “springboard” into a more competitive club in the right here. 403-816-5607 or 587-888-3654 Friday Morning Yoga with Sophie: future. MLCA membership is required to register in this Fridays 9:30-10:30am program. This school year, we are pleased to be welcoming back www.highstandardinstallation.com Please see our website for registration or call the offic3e The program runs from Sept. 2017 – April 2018 a number of community partners. Kicking off with our Ê at (403) 244-5411 Mondays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm monthly music visits from Melissa from Simple Harmo- Cost: $300/swimmer nies, while Mia from Yoga in The Home, is running a Seniors’ Fit 4-week yoga residency for our 4 year old classes. We are Join a community of seniors and older adults for a total Babysitters Registry also delighted to be extending our Grand Friends pro- body workout appropriate for any fitness level. Senior’s This service is available to all Marda Loop Communi- gram into both the 3 and 4-year-old classes for the full fit classes are designed to increase flexibility, join sta- ties Association (MLCA) members with current active year. The Grand Friends program is an intergenerational bility, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength memberships. Both the babysitters and the interested collaboration between the MLCA Seniors group and our and cardiovascular endurance. The workout combines families must have valid memberships. Individuals aged preschool. We have big plans for this initiative which we aerobic, flexibility and resistance training with plenty of 11-17 will require a parent/guardian’s signature on the look forward to sharing as it gets underway. friendly fun. MLCA membership is required to register waiver form (available by emailing gm@mardaloop. in this program. Until next time, if you have any questions or comments com) all sitters’ names published are required to have Ages 60+ about the preschool, feel free to email: preschooldirec- a valid babysitter training certificate (regardless of age). Wednesdays: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm [email protected] The Marda Loop Communities Association and its Board Oct 18 - Dec 13, 2017 of Directors will not be pre-screening / sanctioning / ​About the MLCA Preschool 9 classes verifying any credentials for those using this service. We are a community-based preschool offering a coop- Cost: $45 The employer takes on full responsibility of interview- erative and caring environment where children 3 to 4 Playgroup ing and hiring the babysitters. The parents of the baby- years old come together to learn and explore through Registration this fall is filling fast! Playgroup is a Marda sitters are responsible for screening the prospective age appropriate play, activities, and materials. We are Loop Community program which offers a playful en- employer of their child. a parent-run cooperative and ask for parents to get in- vironment for children and their caregivers. Enjoy a The list of babysitter’s names will not be published in volved by volunteering in class and through small ad- variety of toys and meet other children from the neigh- our community journal or on our website. It will be pro- ministrative or operational roles. borhood. For infants and children up to 4 years. Four vided to interested families upon request once active Set in the heart of the vibrant Marda Loop, our newly groups to choose from: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, membership status is confirmed. Please emailgm@mar - renovated, bright and cheerful preschool is positioned or Thursday. MLCA membership is required to register daloop.com if you have any questions and to receive the opposite the community centre, playground, ice-rink, in this program. registry. library, fire hall, and community gardens.

12 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 1 3 McMan Calgary Foster Care Grades 7 to 12 Program

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14 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 1 5 KENSINGTON WINE MARKET

MEET 2017 FALL TASTING SCHEDULE Tastings start at 7 pm unless otherwise indicated

With over 25 years of direct municipal involvement, Not Just a Man’s World $35 Legendary Gordon Macphail w/ Alastair Milligan $80 Chris Davis brings a wealth of experience to City Join us as we introduce you to some of the world’s best wine makers, who We’ll sample a range of Benromach and Gordon Macphail whiskies with Hall. Like most Calgarians, Chris believes taxpayers just happen to be women, and their fabulous wines! Tue Oct 3 Brand Ambassador Alastair Milligan, including a pair of very rare 1982 money matters. He believes city council should not vintage whiskies from St. Magdalene and Brora. Sun Oct 29 only deliver quality services, but prioritize Canadian Harvest $30 responsible spending and keeping life affordable Going with the Grain $100 for hard-working Calgarians. Let’s all give thanks for Canadian wine and cheese. We show you some of the best Thanksgiving-friendly Canadian wines, paired of course, with This will be an exploration of single and blended grain whiskies with an Marda Loop residents are concerned about Canadian cheese. Thurs Oct 4 emphasis on old and rare. Three of the whiskies sampled will be north of one-size-fits-all re-development that doesn’t 50 years of age, and two others over 40! Mon Oct 30 appropriately address parking, public spaces and Awesome Acidic Ales All Round! $25 increases in traffic. The love of sour beers shows no sign of wavering. This tasting will satisfy the Head to Head to Head $30 curious novice and the lip puckered veteran alike with a taste of Lambic, This time it will be Evan, Hunter and Marty going head to head to head. Which The City charges developers levies - Chris wants to expert’s whisky picks will reign supreme in this KWM Battle Royale! Tue Oct 31 see more of those levies spent in the community. kettle sour, fruity, hoppy and funky. We’re running the gamut! Tue Oct 10 Balvenie with Jamie Johnson $35 Hunter Laing with Andrew Laing $30 Chris pledges to bring these and other concerns We are thrilled to be launching our first ever single cask of Bowmore, with forward as councillor for Ward 8. For her first ever Master Class at KWM we’re going vertical with Balvenie’s Brand Ambassador, Jamie Johnson. We’ll tackle the range from 12 – 25 special guest Andrew Laing of Hunter Laing. It is our first exclusive cask www.chrisdavis.ca of Old Malt Cask, since the Port Ellen we bottled with Andrew’s father /chrisdavisward8 years of age. Wed Oct 11 @chrisdavisward8 Stewart, many years ago. This will be a stand-up mini-festival including a Chrisdavisward8YYC Millstone Whisky with Patrick van Zuidam $25 glass! Thurs Nov 2 Patrick van Zuidam is one of the Netherland’s most respected distillers. Springbank Distillery with Melanie Stanger $30 He’ll walk you through a range of some of the best single malt and rye Springbank is the most stubbornly traditional distillery in Scotland. We love whiskies in the world, including a new cask bottled for KWM! Thurs Oct 12 its spirit of independence, and of course its whisky! Special guest Melanie I Ain’t Afraid of No Spice” $30 Stanger will take us through a range of whiskies representing its three spirit Dining on Thai, Curry or Sichuan? We’ve got a wine for that! We’ll take you styles and Kilkerran whisky from its sister distillery Glengyle. Fri Nov 3 through a range of whites and reds that have got the right stuff to handle Why Not Red With That Dish $35 the spiciest of dishes! Fri Oct 13 White meat, fish……. why not try red wine rather than the usual white. Up and Coming $30 Lighter reds work very well with white meat and fish. We’ll show you how to What do Ontario’s Prince Edward County, Slovenia, the Republic of Georgia pair red with white! Tue Nov 7 and Southern England all have in common? Let us introduce you to some Fall Single Malt Festival $65 of the World’s new and rediscovered wine regions! Tue Oct 17 Our famous, ever popular, Fall Single Malt Festival. Limited to just 100 An Introduction to Single Malt Scotch $30 participants we will feature nearly as many whiskies. Oh, and it includes a 25th Anniversary KWM logo Glencairn glass! Thurs Nov 9 Your inception into the complex world of single malt whisky. We’ll debunk the myth of regions while introducing you to a range of different styles. Autumn Ales $20 Thurs Oct 19 Comforting spicy brews, pumpkin ales and marzens as far as the eye can see! This is the perfect time to start the transition into the darker side of beer! Fri Nov 10 Cheese Please: French Edition $30 You’ll enjoy a carefully curated selection of French wines paired with Tesseron Cognac with Jacque Chastanet $75 fromage from our favourite neighbour, Peasant Cheese. Fri Oct 20 Tesseron is a unique brandy, more masculine and Scotch-like than any other Cognac. Tesseron Director Jacque Chastenet will be our guest as we Spectacular Speysiders $75 sample their portfolio up to and including the Royal $2200. Tue Nov 14 Quite simply, this is a range of our favourite Speyside whiskies new and old… you won’t be disappointed! Tue Oct 24 Discovering the Douro $40 We’ll gently journey down the storied Douro River with “Cavalerio do la All Things Bubbly Festival $30 Confraria do Vinho do Porto” (AKA Port Expert) Cindy Opsal as we drift past This bubbles festival will feature a wide range of Champagne, rosecco, the iconic port houses of Taylor, Fonseca and Croft. Thurs Nov 16 Cava and other sparkling wines. But it doesn’t end there… we’ll also feature some sparkling cider, ales and more! Thurs Oct 26 Wine Fest $50 We’ll clear the floor to make room for more than 80 of our favourite pours. Red Wine Icons - America $50 There is no better way to spend a Friday night than with some good friends, Rich velvety Pinots, big bold Cabs and the jammiest Zyns. We’ll highlight great food, and even better wine. It includes a KWM 25th Anniversary logo some of the best American wines we have to offer! Fri Oct 27 tasting glass. Fri Nov 17 1257 Kensington Road, NW | 403 283 8000 | www.kensingtonwinemarket.com

16 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 1 7 SENIORS IN THE LOOP Fall/Winter Seniors’ Activities Start Up Again “Show and Shine” held at the recent Marda Gras Festival. September 11 saw the beginning of our fall sea- son and besides meeting everyone again after a Chinook School of Music summer break, we had excellent presentations by AMA representatives on travel (thanks to Fatima Laeeq) and travel insurance for seniors (thanks to Music Kids in Cranston Pam Murray). Singing, Movement & Instrument Play By the time this issue of The Source reaches you, Jan.12 - Mar.2 (Thursdays) the seniors will have had their celebration of Can- 6-24 months: 9:15-10am ada 150 on October 2nd which will, no doubt be 2-3 year olds: 10:15-11am the topic of our next month’s article. Classes take place at Century Hall The theme for our gathering on November 6th will 11 Cranarch RD SE be Remembrance and will take place, as usual, be- tween 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Upper Level of To Register email: the MLCA Community Hall. [email protected] or call: 403-781-6614 The Grandfriends project will also have begun be- fore you receive this copy of the Source and dur- ing the upcoming school year, we hope to interact with both the 3 and 4-year-old preschoolers at both the morning and afternoon sessions just once a month. More news will follow on that, but if Group with Bob’s car you’re interested in volunteering to be part of this McLAWS LAW project, please get in touch. ESTATE PROBATE If you’re a knitter/crocheter and would like to he sweltering heat gave WILLS contribute to our collection for Rockyview Hospi- the seniors a good excuse POWERS OF ATTORNEY tal – hats, shawls, gloves, mitts for all ages, please to spend an afternoon PERSONAL DIRECTIVES T send an email to [email protected] to let us around the community pool. The time spent together chatting in the know you’re interested and what you would like to Experienced, cost effective Bob’s award Bob’s shade, sipping on cold lemonade submit. You could also submit your contributions and practical advice, representation to the MLCA office in a package marked -“Dona and counsel to meet and snacking on delicious finger your legal needs foods took some of the heat away. tions for Rocky View Hospital” before December 15th, 2017. You have lots of time, so start working Insurance Disputes - Small Business We also managed to squeeze in a now. morning picnic brunch at the Car- Employment Issues - General Litigation burn Park after a walk around the If you’re 55+, you may want to participate in the Peter B. McLaws ponds before the temperature rose. above activities to get involved in your commun- ity. So, make sure you have a current membership Barrister & Solicitor One of our active participants, (just $10 a year!) and come and join us. Bob Fellows drove to the brunch (403) 710-3712 Heather Bhatty, Coordinator “Seniors in the Loop” in style in his 1956 Thunderbird, [email protected] COME VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE! for which he won 1st place at the Brunch bunch www.mclawslaw.cca

18 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 1 9 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TIME IN MARDA LOOP MLCA VOLUNTEER COLUMN

“We have to do what we can to help wherever and when- Many thanks to the following people who volunteer their time ever it is possible for us to help.” to help make our community such a great place to live - Unknown These are our volunteers from August 2016 – August 2017 OPPORTUNITIES: MLCA 2017 Casino – We have received our dates for Ada Hoeksema Dan Thorburn Keltie Bilkoski our 2017 casino night. It will be at Elbow River Casino Ada Howe Dana Bane Kim & Mike Tidswell on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. Adrian Mitchell Daniel Gammond Lauren Makar Anyone interested in helping either of those days or Alice (from England) Dave & Maureen Stenning Leanne McKenzie evenings should contact me right away to get their Alice Rodier Des Smith Linda Martin pick of shift and position. This is our best return on vol- Alicia Tropak Diane Kroger Lisa Conboy unteer time event we have. I can be reached at volun- Alison Mair Elaine Farner Liz Taylor [email protected]. Amanda Bishop Elizabeth Panonko Lucy Sobczyk Indulge 2018 – The Indulge Committee is actively Amanda Leavitt Emily Scherman Mac Kroger looking for some people interested in helping to plan Andrea Joyce Erica Miles Marilyn Taylor the Biggest Party of the Year in Marda Loop. They are Andrea Larochelle Felicity & David Aston Matt Wilson looking to grow their committee – “more hands, make Andrea Langfeldt Fraser & Gillian Hogg Michael Graham light work”. They would also love to have someone or Andrea Toth Freddy Taylor Michelle Short a couple of someone’s interested in helping to coordi- Andree Roberts Gemma Lee Mike Byerley nate the silent auction portion of the evening. Let me Andrew Mills Gene & Karla Charest Patricia & Tom Klein know if you are interested at volunteer@mardaloop. Anna Meagher George & Sandra Morrison Peter Ruptash com and I will put you in touch with this fun commit- Anne Kaufmann Hanna Burger Roy Lee tee. Annual Marda Loop Justice Anne Marie Clavelli Hans Luu Sandy Harper-Jaques Ice 2018-19 – I know we all hope the fall to last as long Film Festival Barb Dick Heather & Robert Bhatty Sara Hiebert as possible but we are thinking ahead and Ian, our November 14 - 19, 2017 are the dates for the 12th Bevan Sears Heather & Tim Young Sara Ward-Colombo Ice maker for the past several seasons is moving on. annual Marda Loop Justice Film Festival! We are looking for an interested person or persons to Brenda Falle Helen Gurnsey Sarah Fletcher The festival will be held at 3 different Calgary loca- work under him this season to learn the details of ice Brenda, Stuart & Tal Preston Helen Hurrell Sarah Simms tions and featuring a wide variety of films. Admis- making. Perhaps a group of Mom and Dads with kids Caileigh, Leslie & Madison Coupal Ian Beales Shawn McDonald sion to all films is FREE! Callie Lathem Ian Elliott Shirley Bowtell in our hockey program could band together and take The final schedule will be announced mid-October Cam Reid James Spragins Sian Rhydderch this VERY important job on. No ice making, no ice. No ice, no skating L. Let me know if you can help at volun- and will be updated on our website http://www. Carol Blyth Jane Maduke Slade Thornhill [email protected]. justicefilmfestival.ca. Carol Dann Janet Pliszka Stephanie McCarthy Casey Bray Jennifer Bray Steven MacPherson That’s the volunteer news for this month. Want to get Catherine, Doug, Hillary & Leslie Fraser Jeff Pasche Sue Norman involved in your neighbourhood – email me at volun- Charlie Hojnik Jennifer Gorkoff Thana Boonlert [email protected] Christa Abbott Jennifer Hittel Tim Eaton Catherine Fraser, Director of Volunteers Christa Wadsworth Jill Chambers Tom Rosettis Christine Mihailedes Joad Chambers Tony Norman Claire McCann Julie Lowry Tonya Baboneau Colin Hughes Karen Murphy Trisha Hayter and RBC Staff Connie & Wally Grant Kath Orr Wade Schuler Corrine & Gene Lung Kathy Pybus Youth Central Counterpoint Dance Kelly Plourde Zina Rosso

20 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 2 1 • Your backyard could become a suitable home for THE CALGARY ASSOCIATION OF cSPACE the Kestrel but it won’t be in a regular birdhouse. A nesting box, nailed to a tree, high above the yard and LIFELONG LEARNERS (CALL) away from sources of noise could provide a suitable home for a feathered family. Literary Classics • They may repay you by keeping pesky rodents out of The Calgary Association of Life Long Learn- The Alberta Craft Council your yard! ers (CALL) is offering a course in Literary Classics for the winter, November 20, 27, There is a movement of renewed Did you know cSPACE has been • Like many raptors, the American Kestrel hunts for December 4 and 11, 2017, 10 am to 12:30 appreciation for those things designated Calgary’s feature cel- insects such as grasshoppers, beetles and spiders pm, in the boardroom at the Marda Loop that are made locally, honour ebration site in Calgary? We can as well as small vertebrate prey such as mice, voles, Community Hall, 3130 -16th St S.W. tradition, and break the bound- hardly wait. shrews, songbirds and occasionally, frogs, snakes and aries of our imagination. If shopping is more your thing, small lizards. Members of the Marda Loop Community American Kestrel: are cordially invited to attend these ses- The Alberta Craft Gallery opened then we invite you to mark your • Some brave Kestrels have been spotted preying on sions. For this series, the group will study its doors in cSPACE this summer calendar for ‘Let It Snow’, an eve- Small Acrobatic Gliders larger creatures, such as red squirrels. selected works of noted British author, Vir- as Calgary’s best spot to discover ning of holiday cheer and shop- ginia Woolf, who once said, “I am writing to the talent of Alberta artists work- ping at the Alberta Craft Gallery. Article by Katie Fisher Photo by Andrea Hunt • One characteristic that gives the American Kestrel a rhythm and not to a plot.” We read selec- ing in craft disciplines such as The event will take place on No- the upper hand on small prey is their ability to see tions aloud, followed by a lively discussion! ceramics, wood, metal, textiles, vember 25, 2017. Gliding to the left and right, the American Kestrel keeps ultraviolet light. This feature gives them the power Come join us. jewellery, stone, and glass. We may be new to the neigh- a sharp eye on the earth below for flickering blades of to see urine trails created by small rodents and other After 40 years of success in Ed- bourhood but we feel already grass or the rustling of bushes. A member of the raptor creatures, leading them to their next meal. Facilitator: William Hatherell, originally from monton, it was only natural that part of this dynamic community! family, the American Kestrel is easy to identify because Brisbane, Australia, has an extensive liter- the wave of craft appreciation We have met many of you, in- • This raptor can also be the hunted: as the smallest it is the smallest of the North American falcons and the ary background including a master’s de- extended to Calgary. It was a cluding the Marda Loop Seniors falcon, they become easy prey to other raptors, such most colourful. Male and female Kestrels are dressed gree on the poetry of William Wordsworth long process but we finally found Group who enjoyed a private in a rusty red but only the males are garnished with a as Barn Owls, Goshawks and Red-tailed Hawks. Large from the University of Sydney and a PhD in our new home in this communi- tour of the gallery and did a bit brilliant slate blue on their head and wings. They are reptiles such as rat snakes and corn snakes will also Australian literature from the University of ty where we have met many gal- of shopping too! take Kestrels as prey. Queensland. easily spotted in open grassland areas, such as meadows lery goers, culture aficionados The Alberta Craft Gallery is open and farmer’s fields. They also can be seen in city areas When you are out on your next walk, keep an eye to Please email Ellen Evans Kinghorn at scar. and lovers of the handmade. to the public from Wednesday to and suburbs. the sky, you may just see the Kestrel gliding through [email protected] to register. Currently, our space features Saturday from noon to 6 pm. For Fun Facts: the air or perched on a light post or telephone post. If over 50 artists and rotating ex- more information, visit our web- The Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners hibitions. Check out the current site www.albertacraft.ab.ca or • These raptors rely on abandoned Woodpecker holes, you come across an injured American Kestrel, or any (CALL) is a dynamic member-led, not-for- exhibition ‘Citizens of Craft’ or connect with us on Facebook & tree hollows and other empty cavities that are found other wildlife in distress, please contact Calgary Wildlife profit organization. http://calgarylifelong- attend ‘Along the Bow’ that coin- Instagram @albertacraftcouncil in the environment to make their home. Rehabilitation Society wildlife hotline at 403-239-2488. learners.ca. cided with Alberta Culture Days. and Twitter @abcraftcouncil.

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22 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 2 3 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Celebrate the 500th Year of Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association the Reformation With Us! 1 6 2 7 5 8 4 9 3 Women’s English & Social Join us on October 21st, 2017 @ 6:30 at Calgary Community Reformed Church 2 4 5 8 9 1 7 3 6 Group – Meet your Neighbours (1638 30 Ave SW) and Practice English! to witness a film on the life and work 7 8 9 3 6 4 1 2 5 of Martin Luther. See how the protestant Improve your spoken English and meet new women in reformation took shape and the your community with the New Friends and Neighbour- trajectory of the church at large! 4 5 3 7 8 6 2 9 1 hood Groups program. Our Marda Loop group meets We would love to have you there! Snacks every Wednesday from 10:00am – noon. Calling Local and refreshments will be provided. 6 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 We meet once a week for 2 hours to practice English, Please RSVP to make new friends and have fun! 1 2 7 4 5 9 3 6 8 Photographers! [email protected] No cost, no immigration requirements and no minimum or call us at 403-244-3037 English level necessary. Free childcare provided for chil- We are always looking for great community photos, 9 3 4 6 1 7 5 8 2 dren 6 months to 6 years old. Come visit us at 3818 14A especially for the cover of The Source. Submit your Street SW (River Park Church basement). photos for a chance to be published and credited in 8 6 1 5 3 2 9 7 4 For additional information contact Debra Colley at future editions of this newsletter. [email protected] or 403-444-1752 Photograph submissions should be vibrant and 5 7 2 9 4 8 6 1 3 Debra Colley, Program Coordinator high-quality—300 DPI or higher. Sizes for cover New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups photos should measure 6.3 x 8.2 inches minimum Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association and be portrait orientation. Phone: 403-444-1752 • Email: [email protected] We look forward to seeing the community through Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com your eyes! Please send your photographs to [email protected]

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26 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 2 7 MLA Calgary-Elbow MP MLA Calgary Currie Greg Clark Hon. Kent Hehr Brian Malkinson Leader - 950 6 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 1E4 2108 B - 33 Avenue SW BUSINESS 403 252-0346 [email protected] Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 1Z6 [email protected] 403-244-1880 403-246-4794 403-686-1543 CLASSIFIEDS @GregClark4AB www.KentHehrMP.ca [email protected] cont’d Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Legislation For business classified ad rates call Great News Publishing For the first time since it was enacted in 1976, The Gov- With the ground breaking of Line 3 pipeline in Hardisty I hope you had the chance to take in Alberta Culture at 403-263-3044 or [email protected] ernment of Alberta is completing a comprehensive in August of this year, and the approval of Kinder Mor- Days that took place from September 29 to October 2, review of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) sys- gan’s TMX expansion last year, we are moving forward in and if you have not, I recommend a visit to southwest tem. In addition to the legislation, they will be reviewing building this country for generations to come. Calgary’s newest art and cultural hub - Cspace - that I ROBERTO’S HAIR STUDIO: call 403-242-5550. Men’s compliance, enforcement, education, awareness and had the opportunity to designate as an official Alberta cuts, ladies’ cuts, kids’ cuts, blowouts, highlights, low For too long now, Canadian middle-class families have prevention efforts. Topics include: Cultural site. lights, baby lights, fashion colours, perms, roller sets, found it hard to get ahead. That’s why our government • clarifying employer and worker responsibilities in legislation body perm, Liquid Keratin, facial waxing, eyebrow has a plan to grow the economy and strengthen the • improving worker engagement in OHS Many of you are aware there are civic and school board and eyelash tinting. Master stylists and educator co- middle class. Canadians know that the environment • renewed focus on illness and injury prevention elections taking place across the province this month. I lour technicians at your service. Salon products: Paul and the economy go hand-in-hand. Our government am proud of the work done by Alberta’s new Ministry of Mitchell, Moroccanoil, Sharyna key, AG, Nioxin. Suite To help ensure Albertans are working in healthy and has made a commitment to restore the confidence of Status of Women to increase the number of women run- 100 2136 33rd Ave. SW., Calgary. safe workplaces the government is asking for public Canadians in our natural resources development. ning for elected office across our province. I encourage participation in the review by way of an online survey TREES NEED PRUNING, REMOVAL, REPAIR? INSECTS you to attend a debate in your community, watch for or written submission. The survey is open until mid- Our government is moving ahead with making smart, OR DISEASE A PROBLEM? Fall/Winter/Spring (the dor- night on October 16th and can be found at https://www. necessary investments. We’ve lowered taxes for 9 mil- candidates on your doorstep, and make a plan to vote mant seasons) are excellent times to have your trees/ alberta.ca/ohs-system-review.aspx. lion Canadians, and introduced the Canada Child Ben- on October 16. shrubs serviced by an established (est. 1995), profes- efit which will help 9 in 10 families to be better off. sional tree service. Our goal is to educate and provide Jobs and the Economy The legislative session resumes the day before Hallow- We’ve increased the Guaranteed Income Supplement practical options. Call - The Yardist Ltd. Tree & Spray Ser- Calgary continues to experience high rates of unem- een (there is a joke in there somewhere) and that means for almost 1 million single seniors, and reached an his- vice - 403-242-3332, [email protected]. ployment. There are signs of improvement, but at the toric agreement to strengthen the Canada Pension Plan after nearly a year of consultation work in Lethbridge, time I am writing this article Calgary still has the second to help provide Canadians with the strong, secure and Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Edmonton I hope to pres- HANDYMAN/CONTRACTOR: Hire-a-husband type of highest unemployment rate of any major Canadian city. stable retirement they deserve. ent my first piece of legislation - a private Member’s Bill jobs performed: interior repaints carpentry, doors in- In October 2016 and March 2017, I offered workshops that seeks to bring Henson Trust legislation to Alberta. stalled, trim and baseboard, laminate and vinyl floor- Moreover, our government is doing the hard work in for people experiencing unemployment and underem- This has been a moving, eye-opening experience as I ing, drywall repair, ceramic tiling, minor plumbing and partnership with provinces — through pricing car- ployment in Calgary. During those sessions a number have been told time and time again how such legisla- electrical, fence and deck building and repair, aeration, bon pollution, through the climate change plan, and of participants requested we focus next on networking. tion would make life better for so many Alberta families. power-raking, mow and lawn. Contact Rob Ziffle 403- through making the most significant investment ever to So, we are doing just that. There is a petition circling to support this bill that you 606-8876, [email protected]. protect our oceans and coastlines — creating the con- can sign by visiting Inclusion Alberta, Autism Alberta, or Catherine Brownlee, President and CEO of CBI is volun- ditions that will allow us to get our resources to market Connections Counselling, and we have one at the Currie teering her time and expertise to lead this session at no safely and sustainably. cost. “Networking 101” will give participants the opportu- Constituency Office. If you’d like to read more, please visit my website at the nity to learn how to begin conversations, ask appropriate It continues to be important that I hear from you. I’m questions, and follow up for results. Participants should below address. hosting my annual constituency office open house on COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS come dressed for success, carrying business cards, and www.KentHehrMP.ca/Pipelines Friday, October 27 between 4:00 – 6:00pm. It is only ready with their 30 second ‘elevator pitch’. Industry pro- I am proud to be able to be an ally to the community by hearing from you directly that I am able to be your st fessionals will on hand to provide useful feedback. Deadline – 1 of each month for and work with Canadians as your Member of Parlia- voice in Edmonton and make your concerns known to the next month’s publication The event takes place on November 9th. If you are inter- ment in supporting good public policy. As always, my the government. There will also be pizza! ested in attending, please visit www.calgaryelbow.ca to door is open to you. You can subscribe to e-updates Contact [email protected] register. Space is limited. online through my website at www.KentHehrMP.ca/ If you wish to learn more about community and govern-  Free announcements: lost/found, household items for ment events and initiatives, please sign up for my elec- As always, I welcome the opportunity to hear from con- email-updates, come by my office at 950-6 Ave SW, call sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. tronic newsletter on my Facebook page or by emailing stituents. My office can be reached at Calgary.elbow@ at 403.244.1880, or send me an email at kent.hehr@parl.  Forty word limit assembly.ab.ca or by phone at 403-252-0346. gc.ca. the office.

28 OCTOBER 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I OCTOBER 2017 2 9 Who Is My Keeper? By Robin McLeod

If you have been away over the summer months no doubt you advisory due to bacterial contamination i.e. excessive E. Coli may be surprised at the extent of construction occurring west counts. Within the City riverbanks are replaced by riprap, of Calgary on both the Elbow River and Fish Creek. Construc- stonewalls and a myriad of bioengineering projects (a mix- tion close to town is not all that is happening, however. A trip ture of hard and soft river bank protection) while more and down the Elbow River is revealing. more larger developments proceed along the River’s edge. You may not agree with my thoughts or my analogy; that’s What is the impact of all these incursions on the Elbow River? I OK. My intent is to provoke thought about the trickle running would like to imagine the same thing happening to my body. I through the backyards of our City to the meandering blue go to the barber and without my permission and over time up ribbon travelling 120 km from its source in the mountains, to 29% of my hair is shaved off with a few deep nicks, here and through the foothills, across the prairies, under a dam, past there. The sunburnt, flaking skin, bug bites and winter cold homes, pathways and parks and on to Fort Calgary and the are intolerable. Blood and raindrops dribble off my shiny pate, Bow River. down my neck, into my eyes and off my nose. The intravenous We begin in the headwaters where forest management agree- I receive is contaminated which is particularly serious as my ments cover 29% of the Elbow source watershed. Oil and gas kidneys, the cleaners of my blood, are compromised. I am ® operations can be found while off-road vehicles take advan- down to one. Thank goodness for dialysis. 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