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Signal Hill Community Association www.shca.ca President’s Message Contacts President: Simon Batcup ...... 403-217-3625 Casino help, consider whether you are a Treasurer: Dave Byers ...... 403-474-7605 The Casino we held in April was member. We struggle each year to Secretary: James Eamon ...... 403-246-7153 another success, we were able to get memberships, most of them come Fundraising: Laurie Wilson-Temple .403-242-6348 fi nd the extra volunteers we needed through the soccer program. It is Police Liaison: Blake McWilliam ....403-804-9044 and pulled off the event without a easy and cheap; $25; go to www.shca School Liaison: Sue Mylde ...... 403-240-3375 Soccer Liaison: Kevin Welte ...... 403-685-5184 hitch. I want to pass on a very big and look down the left hand side for Greening: Gordon Hutton ...... 403-246-8924 thanks to everyone involved, these Membership. Traffi c Liaison: Terry McGuire ...... 403-249-3998 fund raisers do not get done without Rink Coordinator: Shawna Waller ..403-668-0646 community members, so thanks Board Members and Volunteers Membership: Gyan Shrestha ...... 403-702-3464 to ; Yvon Picot, Tye Bietz, Brian Needed Social: Christine Viney ...... 403-828-7752 The Board is always in a state of fl ux. Rink Maintenance: Don Dejewski .403-246-6164 Temple, Carla Gust, Ann Scott, Janet Development: Shawna Waller ...... 403-668-0646 Balfour, Marg Mullane, Sandy Oman, I want to than Gyan for stepping into Business Liaison: Open Linda Vogt, Terry McGuire, Cathy the membership role in April, we are Seniors Liaison: Lisa Radomske ....403-410-5983 Torfason, Colette Smith, Svetlana looking for a couple more people Frolova, Dave Leitch, Sue Luciuk, going forward, if you can spare an Elected Officials Celina Kawasima, Voula Cocolakis, hour and a half a month for a board Alderman: Vassil Frolova, Callie Temple, Lori meeting and are prepared to address Richard Pootmans Anderson, Nimish Rathod, Stewart issues in between, you would be an 403-268-1646 • eaward6@.ca ideal candidate! MLA: Blyth, Shivali Rathod, Joceli Marina, Ken Hughes Michelle Kotylak, Ignacio Desmaras, 403-216-5439 • [email protected] Maureen Mainwood, Gina Moore, We are looking for: MP: Debbie Koruluk, June Pinter, Laurie Director, Fundraising: This Rob Anders Ann Jackson and Theresa Roessel and individual will be organizing the 403-292-6666 • [email protected] a very special thank you to Laurie casino once every 18 months, and we Wilson-Temple our tireless organizer have just had one, so it will be pretty again this year, it would not have quiet for the next year and a bit! Suburban Journals Publishing happened without her. Editor & Article Submissions: continued on next page [email protected] Bus Routes Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. A change was made to Route 93 early in the spring to try and reduce Advertising Sales: the number of buses on Sienna Park Pam: 403-880-1819 Drive, the bus was shifted to 69th, [email protected] The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the thereby cutting the buses on Sienna distribution month. Park Drive by 50%. We are interested This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban in hearing from you as to whether Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local this has improved or worsened retail outlets. the situation, please email Terry at Please note: the information and opinions in this newslet- traffi [email protected] and let us know. ter are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in this publication may not be reproduced without the written When You have Something to consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The informa- tion herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any Say advertisements, home businesses, babysitters and nannies, or other parties listed in The Signal We receive numerous calls, request Hill View should not be interpreted as for help, complaints, even the recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. occasional thank you! What I would ask you to consider, before you lean on the Community Association for THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 5 In Our Community President’s Message Alderman's Report continued Westside Recreation In our last W6 Report (available on the Rink Reservations: This is not a Pre-Stampede Breakfast City Ward 6 website), we presented board role, just someone to look after Westside Recreation has again the preliminary results of the West the occasional rink rental, get the partnered with the LRT Review. We plan to have a more appropriate forms signed and get keys to host a pre-Stampede pancake substantive picture of the successes to the right person. breakfast for the community. Last and needs within the West LRT area Director, Social: We have moved year over 5,000 people came for the network this fall. away from some of the events we have pancakes and stayed for the fun. Ken held in the past, mainly due to lack of Hughes, MLA for Calgary-West and Ward 6 News interest, but we still run the Car Trunk I had a great time serving pancakes at Your Ward 6 offi ce team produces sale which needs organizing. last year’s event and are excited to be a detailed quarterly report that there again this year. I hope you will is emailed directly to interested If you are interested in any of the stop by to say hello! residents. Subscribing to the W6 above, please email me at president@ Report is a convenient way to stay shca.ca. West LRT Public Engagement aware of events, projects and decisions AGM Throughout April and May, Calgary that affect the Ward. The AGM is on June 19th at 7:30 at Transit conducted a customer survey Westside Recreation Centre. Each and held a series of public feedback To subscribe, please email ward06@ year we struggle to get 20 members sessions throughout the West LRT calgary.ca or phone our offi ce at 403- at the meeting (one household is a area. The sessions were well attended 268-1035. member). One would like to think in and Transit staff are now in the a neighbourhood of 4,400 homes, it process of analyzing the feedback You can also keep current on Ward 6 would not be that diffi cult! If you can collected. This feedback is important news by visiting our website at www. make the meeting it is something we as it provides your perspective which calgary.ca/ward6. will help Transit understand and have to hold once a year to keep our - Richard Pootmans society status. Please join us. explain trends found in ridership data.

Upcoming Events Remember, the Signal Hill Community Association will be Canada’s National Do Not Call List hosting a community clean-up day on Saturday June 8th from 9am to 2pm at Here are fi ve facts you may not know DNCL rules, but consumers can ask the outdoor ice rink. about Canada’s National Do Not Call to be put on these callers’ internal List (DNCL): do not call lists. Market research As well, the annual trunk sale will • Registering on the DNCL is free companies are also exempt and are be on the morning of Saturday, and takes only a few moments to not required to maintain their own do September 14th. To reserve your spot complete. not call lists. email Christine at [email protected]. • Canadians have already registered • The Canadian Radio-Television and more than 11 million phone and fax Telecommunications Commission As always, thanks for reading, if you numbers on the list. has collected approximately $2.5 want to get in touch, I can be reached • 10,000 telemarketers are registered. million in penalties for violations of at [email protected]. • Registered charities, political parties the telemarketing rules. - Simon Batcup, and candidates, newspapers seek- President, ing subscribers and businesses with - News Canada, Signal Hill Community Association whom you have an existing relation- www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca, ship are exempt from the National 1-866-580-3625 THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 7 In Our Community SHCA Community Clean-Up Signal Hill

The Signal Hill Community Association laptops), TV’s. The second bin will Library will be hosting a community clean- be for metal items (bed frames, bikes, up day on Saturday June 8th. The stoves, washing machines, dryers, lawn • Go! the 2013 TD Summer Reading event will be held in the parking lot at mowers, car batteries and rechargeable Club: Jun. 15, 10:00 am – (beside the outdoor rink). batteries). 4:00 pm. The cleanup event will start at 9:00 am • Youth Read: Starting Jun. 12. Ac- and end at 2:00 pm sharp. “Please note that if you plan to bring cess at www.calgarypubliclibrary. heavier items like stoves, washing com/teens. This event provides you with the machines etc. that you are responsible • Summer Read: Starting Jun. 19. opportunity to dispose of a variety of to bring your own help to off-load • Computer Technology Coaching: waste items that are building up in your these heavier items”. Wed. until Aug. 28, 6:30 pm – basement, garage or yard. There is no 8:30 pm. charge to drop of items for either the Items such as paint, household • Creative Jewelry: Jun. 13, electronic recycling or for placement in chemicals, propane tanks, pesticides and 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. the garbage trucks. other liquids can be dropped off at Fire • Campfi re Cowboys and Cowgirls: Station 20, 2800 Peace Keepers Way Jul. 3, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Ages 2 – In 2013 the SHCA will also be hosting S.W. (beside Mount Royal College). 5 with a parent / caregiver. the Kidseat Recyclers program. The Drop off hours are 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, SHCA has worked out a reduced rate for Monday through Sunday. Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com the recycling levy. For a small fee of $6 for more information on these pro- per child seat, you are assured all metal We will need volunteers for this event. grams. Registration is required for all and plastic components will be recycled Please email me at greening@shca. programs unless otherwise noted. and reused. Please remove all fabric ca if you would like to assist with the coverings from the child seat prior to clean-up event. drop off. The event is held with the support of the Community volunteers will be on hand City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling to direct traffi c and to assist in the Services, Animal & Bylaw Services. sorting of items for either the electronic recycling or for placement in the garbage - Gordon Hutton trucks. Unacceptable or inappropriate Greening Director items will be turned away and no [email protected] items can be left at the site.

Items that will not be accepted Bilingualism include: • Fridges, Freezers, Power tools Increases (irons, microwaves, lamps etc) • Tires, Propane tanks, Paint, Between 2006 and 2011, the number Liquids, Household chemicals, of people who reported being able Alkaline batteries to conduct a conversation in both of • Windows, Glass Canada’s offi cial languages increased For this event Techno Trash will by nearly 350,000 to 5.8 million. be on site with two drop bins. One bin will accept computer - News Canada, and computer related equipment www.offi ciallanguages.gc.ca (printers, fax machines, monitors, THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 9 In Our Community Signal Hill Soccer Club

Giving Back to the Community Did you know that in Calgary there are kids who can’t afford to play sports? Our U14 Boys Athletics team wanted to give back to the sport that they love to play and contacted KidSport and the Calgary Learning Village Collaborative (CLVC) to see how we could help. With the support of the Signal Hill Soccer Club, the Athletics organized an equipment drive that saw the donation of a large number of soccer balls and a donation of cleats and shin pads. Once the soccer equipment was collected, the U14 Athletics, siblings and family U14 Boys Athletics on Family Fun Fair Day volunteered their time to help out at a Family Fun Fair that was organized provides support to children in order The 2013 outdoor soccer season in by the CLVC on April 27th. The to remove fi nancial barriers that well underway. Please check out our volunteers ran soccer drills and played prevent them from playing organized website at www.signalhillsoccer.com soccer with the kids who attended the sport. (www.kidsport.ab.ca) for updates on how our teams are Fair. The Family Fun Fair featured an doing this year. equipment room where gently used The Signal Hill Soccer Club itself sports equipment can be matched with is fi rmly committed in its support of deserving children. Soccer equipment KidSport Alberta and never turns away is the most requested and in demand a child for fi nancial reasons. Signal items at the Fair. Hill regularly sponsors children who play soccer through KidSport funding. KidSport’s mission is to help ensure When the Kidsport funding is used that no kid be left on the sidelines up, Signal Hill will fund any and all and all kids should be given the additional costs. Very few Calgary opportunity to experience the positive soccer clubs will support children’s benefi ts of organized sports. KidSport soccer costs in this way.

Calgary Tourism

The tourism industry represents $1.1 support Tourism Calgary with 3-year new destination-marketing model was billion in revenue annually for the block funding, set at $7.5 million (this recommended. economy of Calgary, of which $48 should increase over time). There is no million comes directly to the City in capital budget. The Mayor’s Offi ce will continue to taxes. work with key stakeholders and keep Travel Alberta conducted an Council informed. Tourism Calgary receives $2.4 independent review of Tourism million a year from the City. The Calgary. Over 40 stakeholders were - Anne Burke recommendation is for the City to engaged in 60 separate discussions. A THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 11 In Our City Calgary Connection Farmers’ Markets

Free ESL Conversation Cafe: Tue. event occurs all over the Americas, **Please check with markets for times of 10:00 am – 11:30 am until June 18 at the from Canada to South America and operation and other details** SCA Community Centre, 277 Strathcona everywhere in between. The focus on the Dr. S.W. St. Martin’s Anglican Church event is not only bird migration, but bird • Airdrie Farmers’ Market: Wed. until is offering a free, adult ESL cafe where conservation as well. Free, donations Sep. Royal Canadian Legion you can practice speaking English, learn accepted. For more information: www. • Bearspaw Farmers’ Market: more about Canadian culture and meet calgary.ca or 3-1-1. Sun. until Oct. 25240 Nagway Road. others. Drop in or join us every week. • Blackfoot Farmers’ Market: Week- Call Laura at 403-612-9949 or email Hike for Health: Combine physical ends until Oct. 5600 - 11 St. S.E. [email protected]. fi tness with nature exploration as you • Calgary Farmers’ Market: Thu. – journey to every quadrant of the city Sun. year-round 510 - 77th Ave. S.E. Free Stampede Breakfast: Sun. Jul. 14, and explore a different park each day. • Calgary Grassroots Northland: 9:00 am – 11:30 am at the Strathcona Guided walks will be combined with Tue. until Sep. 24, 5111 Northland Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. interactive activities. Free. For more Dr. N.W. S.W. Hosted by Centre Street Church information: www.calgary.ca or 3-1-1. • Calgary Green Market 17: and Kingdom Life Victory Church • Thu. Jun. 13, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Sun. until Sep. Tomkins Park, 800 - 17 with Shine FM. Balloon animals, face Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Ave. S.W. painters, bouncy castles and fun for your Blvd. N.E. • Calgary West Country Market: friends and family! • Fri. Jun. 14, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Sat. until Oct. Highway 1, near Griffi th Woods, Discovery Ridge Blvd. St. Michael School Annual Fundraiser S.W. • Chestermere Farmers’ Market: & Silent Auction: AMP IT! Street • Sat. Jun. 15, 11:30 am – 3:30 p.m. Fri. evenings until Aug. West Festival, May 30, 5:00 pm. – 8:00 pm. Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr. S.E. Chestermere Drive–Rec Centre Features music, art, food, snacks, • Sun. June 16, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. • Cochrane Farmers’ Market: prizes and carnival games! All students, , Twin Bridges at 85 St Sat. until Sep. Cochrane Ranche. families and other members of the N.W. • Crossroads Farmers’ Market: Fri. – community are invited to attend. If you Sun. year-round, 1235 – 26 Ave. S.E. have any questions, please contact the Parks summer camps: Register your school offi ce at 403-500-2021. child for a summer camp with The City • Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ of Calgary Parks. Kids will be taken on Market: Wed. until Oct. Community Golf With Us! Fri. Aug. 16. The a week-long adventure of the natural Centre, 1320 - 5 Ave. N.W. Federation of Calgary Communities world through observation, exploration, • Kingsland Farmers’ Market: Thu. – and Community Mediation Calgary art and theatre. Camps run all summer Sun. year-round, 7711 Macleod Tr. S. Society will be hosting the “Chip In long, starting July 8. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm • Rocky Ridge Ranch Farmers' Fore Communities” golf tournament at at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. $225/ Market: Thu. until Sep. 10709 Rocky The Canal at Delacour golf course in week. Ask about our pre- and post- Ridge Blvd. N.W. support of the community association childcare. Visit Calgary.ca to register or • South Fish Creek Farmers’ Market: network in Calgary. $149 for individuals call 403-268-3800 (option #1). Fri. until Sep. 333 Shawville Blvd. or $575 for a team of four. Support your S.E. local community association and register • Springbank Farmers’ Market: today: www.calgarycommunities. Sat. until Oct. Springbank Parks for com/2013/04/17/chip-in-fore- All Seasons communities-golf-tournament. "You are what you • Strathmore Farmers’ Market: think...geez, that’s Fri. until Sep. Exhibition Grounds International Migratory Bird Day: frightening." • Triwood-Mountain View Lions May 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Lily Tomlin Farmers’ Market: Thu. until Sep. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. This annual Triwood Community Centre THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 13 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Calgary Canadians living with arthritis. www. live music and much, more. Humane walktofi ghtarthritis.ca www.fortcalgary.com Society's Dog Jog and Chinook Triathlon Festival: June 15 Heritage Park Dominion Day/ More: June 2, – 16, Fish Creek Provincial Park. Two Canada Day/ Family Games: July 1, Glenmore Park events: the Chinook Half Iron 119.1 K Heritage Park. Celebrate with birthday South. 5 Km fundraising pet walk for and the Olympic Distance. cake, family games, Native dancers the whole family in support of Calgary's www.chinookhalf.com and the 65th Mount Royal Rifl es. www. homeless and unwanted animals. www. heritagepark.ca calgaryhumane.ca Loops for the Troops: June 16, Glenmore Park North. 5k run/walk and Calgary Stampede: July 5 – 14, Calgary Bicycle Festival and Ride- 10k run/walk to support our troops. Stampede Park. Known as the "Greatest the-Road Tour: June 2, Stanley Park. www.events.runningroom.com/hm/ Show on Earth". A 10-day rodeo, Learn how you can promote active midway, western art show, and much and sustainable transportation. Sled Island Festival: June 19 – 22, more. www.calgarystampede.com www.morepeoplecycling.ca various venues. A variety of alternative bands. www.sledisland.com The Mayor's Environment Expo: June A Sampling of 4 – 6, Municipal Building. Educates Calgary Greek Festival: June 21 – 23, youth and celebrates environmental Hellenic Community Centre. features Concerts action in our community through great food, live music, dancing and fun interactive exhibits, displays and for the whole family. • April Wine: June 15, Deerfoot Inn workshops. www.calgary.ca www.calgaryhellenic.com & Casino • Ziggy Marley: June 20, Jack National: June 5 – 9, Shakespeare in the Park Festival: June Singer Concert Hall Spruce Meadows. An annual event that 21 – Aug. 18, Prince's Island. Enjoy the • Serena Ryder, Couer de Pirate features the top equestrian show jumpers sun, the park and Mount Royal College's and Guests: June 22, Banff Cas- from across the country. energizing interpretations of a number cades www.sprucemeadows.com of Shakespeare's classic plays. www. • Glass Tiger: July 6, Deerfoot Inn theatrecalgary.com & Casino Carifest: June 8, Shaw Millennium • Tim McGraw: July 11, Scotia- Skatepark. A variety of events Dare to Share in Support of Bethany bank Saddledome celebrating Caribbean culture, including Care Foundation: June 22, 7:00 pm., • Dixie Chicks: July 12, a carnival parade, food tastings, music Schanks Sports Grill, 9627 Macleod Saddledome and dance performances and more. Trail S. Join us for a fundraiser and • Kiss: July 13, Scotiabank Saddle- www.carifestcalgary.com silent auction. Tickets $10 (18+). dome [email protected] or • Bruno Mars: July 17, Scotiabank Betty's Run & Walk for ALS: June 403- 818-1357 Saddledome 9, Glenmore Park. Run and walk to • Nazareth: July 20, Deerfoot Inn provide awareness and raise funds for a Calgary Relay For Life: June 22, & Casino cure for ALS, more commonly known Cardel Place. Supports cancer research • Rush: July 24, Scotiabank Saddle- as Lou Gehrig's disease. www.alsab.ca and people living with cancer. dome convio.cancer.ca • Loreena McKennitt: August 12, Walk to Fight Arthritis: June 9, Southern Alberta Jubilee Fish Creek Park. Help raise funds for Canada Day: July 1, • Sarah Brightman: October 21, ground-breaking research, programs and Fort Calgary. A free pancake breakfast, services to support the over 4.6 million bouncy castles, pony rides, a petting zoo, THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 15 In Our City The P.U.P.P.Y. Program: Help Make Fostering Safe Our Parks #1 By Picking Up #2! Communities

Did you know that pet waste left in 2013 P.U.P.P.Y • Animal & Bylaw Services is part of yards and parks is washed into storm event dates: the Joint Graffi ti Investigative Team drains and is the leading contributor • Upcoming • The team includes Calgary Police to storm water contamination? In fact, City of Cal- and Calgary Transit pet waste is classifi ed as a dangerous gary events: pollutant and is in the same category as • Sat. Jun. Citizens are our partners in the fi ght toxic chemicals and oil! 15, 9:30 against graffi ti: am – • Report graffi ti by calling 3-1-1 to The P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick Up Pooch’s Poo 12:30 help get it removed & aid ongoing Yourself) program, a partnership with pm. at Auburn Bay Park investigations The City of Calgary Parks and The City • Fall events: dates coming soon • Call 9-1-1 to report graffi ti in prog- of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services, • Upcoming community-led events: ress was established in 2011 to educate • Sun. Jun. 2, 10:00 am – • Remove graffi ti from your property Calgarians about the importance of 12:00 pm. at Tom Campbell’s within 24 hours to discourage more picking up and disposing of pet waste Hill graffi ti and to make participants familiar • Get help from Animal & Bylaw with responsible pet ownership and Note: P.U.P.P.Y. events may be Services to organize a Community sustainable park use. This program cancelled due to severe weather. Please Clean-Up encourages Calgarians to participate contact 3-1-1 prior to the event for • Find out about the educational re- in P.U.P.P.Y. events that focus on park updates. sources offered stewardship to keep our off-leash • Learn more about the Graffi ti Abate- areas safe and healthy for pets, people For more information about the ment Program and wildlife. Experts will be on-hand P.U.P.P.Y. program or how you can to share information on a variety of organize a park cleanup in your area, Visit www.calgary.ca, pet-related topics; volunteers will visit calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” www.graffi tifreecalgary.ca or call lead engaging, interpretive programs; or contact 3-1-1. 3-1-1 to fi nd out about the programs, and supplies will be available for services and resources mentioned community residents to “pitch in and - The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw above. pick up” waste. Services, The City of Calgary Parks - The City of Calgary What can you do to keep off-leash Animal & Bylaw Services areas safe and clean? • Always have pet waste baggies with you when you walk your dog. Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of the Is Someone You Know Hungry? bag properly in a waste receptacle. Even in Canada, more than one quarter—specifi cally 28 out of 100 people— • Model responsible behaviours and are worried about "how they can afford to buy food.". A nationwide Angus encourage other park users to pick up Reid poll also shows that 40% of Canadians know someone who has used a their pet’s waste. food bank. If you fi nd that startling, there's more: one in fi ve Canadians say • Participate in the P.U.P.P.Y. program they have skipped a meal at least once in the past year because they didn't events to learn about sustainable park have enough food, or money. As many as 20% of parents say they skip meals use and responsible pet ownership. so there is enough food for their children to eat. • Organize a community cleanup in your favourite off-leash area or park - News Canada, www.HungerAwarenessWeek.ca by registering for a green project. THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 17 In Our City Red-Tailed Beauty Why Do Men Lie?

The Red-Tailed Hawk is the most Canadian common hawk in North America. broadcast Though there is some variation in journalist Linden their colouring (there are fourteen MacIntyre, recognized subspecies of this author of the carnivorous bird) they are typically award-winning brown with a lighter under-belly and, novel The of course, a characteristic red brick- Bishop’s Man, coloured tail. Also known as buzzard has written hawks or red hawks, these large raptors another book that reside in open areas like fi elds, deserts, probes deeply into the human reality. or even urban areas, with tall perches from which they can observe their In Why Men Lie (Random House territory and spot prey, like rodents and Photo credit: Canada), Effi e, an academic rabbits, with their exceptionally sharp Andrea Hunt specializing in Celtic studies and a eyes. A Red-Tailed Hawk’s eyesight is Cape Bretoner living in Toronto, is eight times better than a human’s. used in movies. Interestingly, though, in in her 50s and trying to make sense movies, it is commonly misrepresented of the convoluted—and less than From March to May, keep an eye out as the call of a Bald Eagle. satisfying relationships she has had for Red-Tailed Hawks performing with the men in her life. A chance their circling, soaring, and plummeting Red-Tailed Hawks are an important meeting with J.C. Campbell, an old courting routines in pairs. These hawks part of our ecosystem, as their hunting friend from the 1970s, gives her are monogamous and, once they reach habits help to control the rodent and life a welcome new focus. He is sexual maturity at three years old, they rabbit populations. Their nests also assured, a successful journalist, and will typically mate for life. In fact, provide habitat for small birds, such handsome. they will likely only fi nd a new mate as the house sparrow, which often if theirs dies. The females, who are lives in Red-Tailed Hawk nests. The Unfortunately, J.C. has secrets— up to 25% larger than the males, will most common threats to these birds secrets that in the end destroy him lay one to fi ve eggs in the fi rst week are shootings, collisions with vehicles, and again shatter Effi e’s illusions of April, and their chicks will fl edge and human interference with nesting about love. The foreshadowing in at approximately 45 days old. Though activities. this novel is outstanding. It is almost many Red-Tailed Hawks don’t survive like the intuition that keeps telling past a few years of age, those who do If you come across an injured us that something is not right with a can live up to 21 years in the wild. Red-Tailed Hawk, please contact certain relationship. In the end, we the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation are left to wonder do we really ever Another distinctive characteristic of Society at 403-239-2488 or visit know anyone, even those we love Red-Tailed Hawks is their call, known www.calgarywildlife.org. and think we trust? as a “horse scream.” The sound they emit has been described as similar to - Alicia Sully, Calgary Wildlife This look into human nature is that of a steam whistle, and is easily Rehabilitation Centre deserving of your attention. recognizable to most since it is often - Jean Andrews "My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad." Book of the Month Beau Bridges THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 19 Father's Day Fun with Father on June 16

Another year, another tie for your Why not set up a "Father's Day yourself trophy for the winner. Then Father? No way! This is the year that Tournament?" The event can be geared top off the day with a great barbecue you do something special for Dad— to the activity-level and interests of that you know your Dad always really special. your Dad, family enjoys. Carry the theme of your event Something that will members and right through your barbecue. start a new family friends. Does your tradition, and Dad love baseball? If your family is less sports-oriented, everyone will look How about setting why not set up a Monster Monopoly forward to. up a small batting Challenge, or a Lego-Building tournament in the Challenge. The only limits for any How about focusing park. Or a Frisbee special event is your imagination. Get on a special activity toss challenge? Or a everyone involved in the planning— instead of trying basketball dunking that just adds to the fun. to buy a gift for contest? Pick any the man who activity your Dad Enjoy Dad on Father's Day, and create really has everything (at least ties)? and the family can all take part in. Get a tradition and memories that are Special activities create memories, on the computer and prepare some priceless. and memories is what make our lives neat invitations for the event. Take lots richer. So here are a few ideas. of pictures (you can also use them for - Jean Andrews next year's invitation). Create a do-it- THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 21 Your Money Nourish the "Roots" of your Investment Strategy

As we draw nearer to longer days and disease-prevention measures, they benefi cial if disease strikes one type. and sunny weather, many of us have help their trees stay on the long path gardening on the mind. Perhaps you toward maturity. Similarly, you need As an investor, you don’t want to own are planting fl owers in your garden to nurture your investment portfolio just one type of fi nancial asset, such as or helping to plant trees in your by continually providing it with the growth stocks, because if a downturn community. That act of planting and fi nancial resources it needs to stay hits this segment, your entire portfolio nurturing trees can also guide our “healthy.” During periods of market could take a big hit. A better strategy behaviour in other areas of life—such as volatility, it can be tempting to take a would be to populate your “fi nancial investing. “time out” from investing—but if you orchard” with a variety of investments— do, you’ll miss out on the potential such as stocks, bonds and government First of all, consider the vision and growth opportunities that may follow. securities—that are suitable for your patience exhibited by tree growers Since no one can really predict the situation. (While diversifi cation can help when they plant their saplings. As an beginnings and endings of either “up” reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t investor, you, too, need this type of or “down” markets, you’re better guarantee a profi t or protect against perseverance and long-term outlook. off by staying invested. Also, just as loss.) When you invest, you should be focused horticulturalists take steps to keep their on the long term yet be prepared trees from being subject to disease, you You can learn some valuable lessons for the inevitable short-term market can keep your portfolio in good shape by from tree planting that could prove downturns. How long is “long term”? periodically “pruning” it of investments helpful to you as you chart your course Many investors hold quality investments that no longer meet your needs. for the future—and you won’t have to for decades. It’s a long process, but the “go out on a limb” to put these strategies potential growth you seek will need this Something else that tree planters can in place. time. teach us: diversifi cation. Consider an orchard that contains several different - Provided by Kevin Baer, Financial What else can you, as an investor, learn fruit trees; its commercial benefi ts may Advisor in SW Calgary from tree planters? For one thing, be be greater than a comparable orchard aware of how they keep their orchards that only grows apples. Plus, the healthy. By providing proper irrigation presence of a variety of trees can prove THE SIGNAL HILL VIEW JUNE 2013 23 Travel & Destinations Steeped in History: Alberta’s Authentic Aboriginal Experiences

Looking up at ancient cliffs and rock UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just two hours north of , art, it’s hard not to be inspired by go back in time at Métis Crossing Alberta’s Aboriginal history. Imagine It’s awe-inspiring to roam the province where an elder will explain the delicate hundreds of bison at full gallop and fi nd tributes to the strength and balance of preserving traditional culture thundering over the edge of a cliff. stamina of the Aboriginal, Métis and in a modern world. Located at the site Ohi-Napi – that’s “welcome” in the Inuit peoples who came before us. As of a 6,000 year old campsite, Métis language of the Blackfoot – to Head- many as 8,000 years ago, the Plains Crossing has been a vital intersection Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Forcing the Indians left their mark at Writing-On- for travellers for centuries. For a beasts to stampede off cliffs was the Stone Provincial Park. During a recent truly authentic experience, Blackfoot most effective way to hunt and was camping trip, we pitched a tent under Crossing Historical Park offers practiced right here for thousands of the stars and explored the park in search overnight tipi-stays. Picture fi reside years. Wandering around the Head- of ancient petroglyphs and pictographs storytelling and stargazing after a day Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive from the Blackfoot people. Blackfoot of learning to smoke meat and tan Centre we discovered why the site’s culture hinges on a long and intimate hide in traditional Blackfoot method. frightful name does not refer to relationship with the land and, needless With any luck you might just catch a buffalo at all, but to a foolhardy young to say, the spiritual signifi cance of each ceremonial dance performance! Blackfoot. The bison are long gone marking is fascinating. but the site remains, preserved as a - Travel Alberta