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6 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley Community Association hVcA CONTACT LIST 2017 (serving Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch in Hidden Valley) fundraising Hidden Hut #10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, T3A 4Z2 • 403-275-9394 (please leave a message) website: www.hiddenhut.org • facebook: HVCA Hidden Valley Community Association EXECUTIVE President Jennifer Jensen [email protected] Vice President 1 Susan MacDonald [email protected] Vice President 2 Kaila Burke [email protected] Treasurer Brian Pearson [email protected] Secretary Karla Williamson [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS november 5 & 6 Building and Development Barry Redman [email protected] Civic A airs Dwight Boehm civica [email protected] 2017 Communications Agatha Smykot [email protected] Facility and Rink Ken Conrad [email protected] Fundraising Emery Pritchard [email protected] Membership Laura Mrochuk [email protected] Programs and Events Brad Morris [email protected] Schools Laison Jennie Morris [email protected] Sports Vacant Director At Large - Casino Sandy Coad [email protected] COORDINATORS Website Karla Willamson [email protected] Social Media Jennifer Mah [email protected] Members and Sign-Up Now! Playgrounds Sandy Coad [email protected] http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ Volunteers Christine Graveline [email protected] residents, we need 5080e4fa5ae2babfd0-hvca This is a great volunteer opportunity to help out your your help! The HVCA community and it is fun too. No previous experience is required and all training will be done on arrival to Help us help others. the casino. You must be over the age of 18 years to CALGARY Join Calgary Mountainview Lions Club Fundraising Casino volunteer. There are many different positions available: MOUNTAINVIEW Make new friends while making the world a better place. Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month will be held November General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, Count LIONS CLUB Phone Sandra Rowe at 403-226-1435 Room Supervisor, Count Room Staff. E-mails with 5th & 6th, 2017 at position information and casino expectations will be sent out to set you up for success. Meals will be Guess what? Hidden Valley sports registration and links to our something go to HVCA Facebook Community Association (HVCA) has a community can all be found on our page. It’s an awesome tool to keep in Cash Casino 4040 provided as well! Facebook Page! HVCA Facebook page. Have any touch with your fellow neighbours Please contact Sandy at [email protected] if you questions about what is coming and community members! HVCA is The Facebook “wall” is where it all up in your community ask it on on Facebook spread the word! Blackfoot Trail SE have questions or would like more information. happens. Conversations, events, Facebook, looking for a neighbour important notifi cations, pictures, check out Facebook, lost or found fAceBooK
8 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley/Hanson RancH I September 2017 9 HIDDENVALLEY HANSONRANCH 2017 hVcA events playground September planning progress TBD – Leaf/Pumpkin Composting Area Schools Monday 25 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting Several residents of Hidden Close and Hidden Ranch Rd. St. Elizabeth Seton School (K-9) Valley Creek School have worked together to help provide their thoughts 10845 Hidden Valley Dr. NW (4-9 Regular & French Immersion) October and ideas for our playground update. I would like to Calgary, AB T3A 6K3 10951 Hidden Valley Drive NW Monday 23 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting send out my heartfelt thanks to Leif, Yvonne, Guirlene and Katherine for all the time they have taken to assist 403-500-2105 Calgary, AB T3A 6J2 November 403-777-7995 me in this endeavour. Hidden Valley School Monday 27 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting (K-3 Regular & French Immersion) I would also like to thank Jamie Kleinstuber MLA and December 10959 Hidden Valley Dr. NW Councilman Sean Chu for the letters they wrote in sup- TBD – Santa’s Hut of Hope Calgary, AB T3A 6J2 port of our playground. These letters will be submitted 403-777-7236 with our application for the CFEP grant in September. Currently we have submitted a wish list for our play- Local Churches ground to Parks Foundation Calgary. This list will be shared with the four suppliers we are requesting quotes North Point Community Church Valley Creek School from. We hope to have these quotes by the end of Au- Sunday 10:00am 10951 Hidden Valley Drive NW gust/early September. Holy Trinity Anglican Church 18 Hidden Creek Road NW Sunday 10:00am nitAniSAK DiStRict -Sandy C Ascension Catholic Parish 1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW. It is that time of year again? Not only are kids getting Saturday Mass: 5:00pm and 7:00pm into the full swing of things at school, but all of the Girl Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am, Guide units are ramping up for a full year of Guiding too! 12:30pm and 5:00pm All of the units are starting with “Getting to Know You” Symons Valley United Church 38 Kincora Rise NW Sunday: 10:30am activities, as some girls have switched branches this year (i.e. moved from Sparks to Brownies) and some girls are Community Organizations brand new to Girl Guides. Simons Creek Scouts Nitanisak Girl Guides Some of the older units will be taking advantage of the [email protected] [email protected] great fall weather to go camping. Also, we will be selling Girl Guide cookies – chocolate mint cookies - in late Sep- SCOUTS CANADA tember/early October, so keep an eye out for us at local stores such as Real Canadian Superstore, in Edgemont, Community Resources or Walmart, in Sage Hill.(403) Proceeds 286-6824 from the sale of cook- Ph 403.286.6824 ies are used towards camps, crafts, fi eld trips, sleepovers Fax 403.288.9677 Community Rec Coordinator Amanda Turvey [email protected] and much more. Cookies are our main fundraiser, so Community Liaison Offi cer VACANT please stop by one of our cookie stands when you see VACANT us there (and please have cash on hand as we still are Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu [email protected] unable to take credit/debit). Boat Books MLA Calgary - Northern Hills Jamie Kleinsteuber [email protected] MLA Calgary - Foothills Prasad Panda [email protected] If you’d like to register your daughter in Girl Guides, MP Calgary - Nose Hill Michelle Rempel [email protected] please visit www.girlguides.ca and click on the “register Public School Trustee Lynn Ferguson [email protected] online” link at the top. If you are unable to register (eg. Unit 312, 5149 Country Hills Blvd. NW Catholic School Trustee Margaret Belcourt [email protected] a unit is full), please call 1-800-565-8111; this number is (Across from Hamptons Superstore) www.calgaryregistry.com YYC Noise Concern Hotline 403-735-1408 answered locally in Calgary.
10 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley/Hanson RancH I September 2017 11 Huntington Hills help Wanted for Skating Club fundraising casino Air Cargo Hello Hidden Valley and Hansen Ranch residents, Programs run out of the Huntington Hills Community I don’t know if you are able to help, but the Hidden Val- On-line commerce is growing in Canada, ley Community Association (HVCA) needs volunteers for with consumers choosing to shop more on Centre and VIVO fundraisers. These fundraisers are needed to maintain websites rather than in-store. This shift needs our facilities, fund free community events, build play- to be supported by a strong cargo logistics grounds, support grassroots sports and beautify our operations. Calgary enjoys a strategic neighbourhood. location for receiving and transferring cargo, domestically and internationally. Here are Our largest fundraiser will be at Cash Casino at 4040 some facts about freight operations at YYC: Fall Blackfoot Trail SW on November 5th and 6th. This is an AGLC casino and as such we have specifi c guidelines we need to meet in order to fulfi l our volunteer com- YYC is one of the fastest Ball Hockey mitment. growing cargo airports in Canada, with over 75 per We run three shifts for each day and we are short volun- cent of all Alberta air League teers for the night shifts and count room shifts for both cargo shipments going days. through Calgary. NOVEMBER 5TH Come Play Organized Ball hockey at the Cashier 6:45pm-3:30am: 50 million people can be COME SKATE Newly Renovated Hidden Valley Ice Arena WITH US! 2 volunteers needed reached within a day’s We are looking at running a fall league Count Room 11:15pm-3:30am: drive, and cargo can be shipped from Calgary to BEGINNER where both boys and girls are welcome to 2 volunteers needed anywhere in the world come learn and play the sport we all love. COMPETITIVE NOVEMBER 6TH within 48 hours. (Children will require a helmet, RECREATIONAL Cashier 6:45pm-3:30am: stick and shin pads) 1 volunteer needed Learn to Skate | Canskate The new runway, If interested please contact Pre-Power | Adult Count Room Supervisor 11:15pm-3:30am: measuring 14,000 ft long, [email protected] 1 volunteer needed can accommodate any Intro to Figure Skating size aircraft for cargo Figure Skating programs Count Room 11:15pm-3:30am: transportation, including 3 volunteers needed ANTONOV premier cargo National Certified Programs taught by planes. National Certified Coaches If you can help, please go to the following link to register: http://www.signupgenius.com/ REGISTER ONLINE go/5080e4fa5ae2babfd0-hvca. Please register by Sep- YYC’s cargo activities link Western Canada tember 1st and let me and the Community Association to Europe, China, Japan, India and Latin know that we can count on your commitment. America. To learn more about air cargo, www.HHSkatingClub.com visit yyc.com Sincerely, @HHSkatingClub Sandy Coad HVCA Director at Large: Casino 403-275-6061 [email protected]
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Ingredients Preparation • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1. Mix oats, 1 cup sugar, and flour in bowl. Add butter. • 1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar Rub in with fingertips until topping comes together in • 1 cup all purpose flour moist clumps. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) 7 8 • 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9x2-inch glass bak- • Non-stick vegetable oil spray ing dish with non-stick spray. Mix apples, lemon juice, • 4 pounds large Granny Smith apples, peeled, halved, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in bowl. Transfer cored, each half cut into 6 slices to dish. Sprinkle topping over. • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3. Bake crumble until apples are tender and topping • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon is brown and crisp, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly. • Vanilla ice cream Spoon warm crumble into bowls. Serve with ice cream.
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14 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranc h I September 2017 1 5 ing hydrated is important. Remember, your dog won’t be Hiking with Your Dog able to tell you that he’s dehydrated, so don’t forget to off er hidden Valley community Autumn is a great season for hiking, and Calgarians have water at regular intervals. phenomenal access to the mountains. The great outdoors is Pack a canine fi rst-aid kit. Pets can sustain injuries, too. In- even better, when your four-legged friends tag along. But, clude gauze pads, tape, Vetrap, and antibiotic cream. Consult Association Membership hiking with dogs takes a bit more preparation and consid- your veterinarian for more tips on assembling a fi rst-aid kit eration. If you’re planning on taking Fido to the mountains, How Can You Support Your Community? for your four-legged mountaineer. consider the following: Join YoUR community The Hidden Valley Community Association has many Don’t forget the poop bags. This one’s a no-brainer! Feces Volunteer Opportunities for you to choose from: Find an appropriate trail for your dog. Not every trail is Association toDAY! can attract other wildlife to popular hiking trails and make the (PLEASE CHECK BOXES) pet-friendly – loose rocks can shred your pup’s paws, and trail less pleasant for other visitors. Pick up your dog’s poop. Benefi ts Community Activities (Winter Festival, Egg Hunt, stream crossings can be quite daunting for smaller dogs. Successful, healthy communities are those with active Block Party) Pick a trail that’s suited to your dog’s fi tness level. Less active and sustained membership and involvement of Sports (Indoor Soccer, Hockey, Outdoor Soccer and dogs may benefi t from shorter trials with little to no eleva- community residents. Your support today is important Baseball) tion gain. and ensures new energy to continually address Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance, Repair, community issues. Ice Installation and Snow Removal) Keep Fido on a leash. You may be tempted to let your dog Regular Membership - $30 (Voting) Fundraising (Bottle Drive, Run the Loop, Skate-a- run along the trail and explore, but local wildlife may have a • Voting Regular Memberships must reside within thon, Casino 2014) diff erent opinion of your companion. Most parks also have boundaries of Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch. Committees (Hidden Green Playground, Building strict rules about keeping animals on-leash, and the fi nes are Includes two adults and children in the residence. Safer Communities, ‘NeighbourWoods’ Tree Planting quite steep. It’s just not worth the risk! • Regular Membership must provide adult ID with Program, Community Clean-up) current address at the Annual General Meeting to vote. Join our Board of Directors! There are many Bring a water bowl, extra water, dog food, and extra For more information on hiking in Alberta, Valid January through December volunteer Board positions to choose from. treats. Hiking works up an appetite, and like humans, stay- visit http://www.albertaparks.ca or http://www.pc.gc.ca. Associate Membership - $30 (Non-voting) I consent to accepting emails from HVCA • Non-voting Associate Memberships are available for Do you like helping and meeting people? Are you good with residents living outside our boundaries. Valid January technology? Can you maintain equipment and machines? through December Do you enjoy sports? Want to keep Hidden Valley /Hanson Ranch a nice place to live in? VOLUNTEER AS A COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER Dr. Dale Rapske B.Sc. D.D.S.* For DETAILS and to JOIN, visit: www.hiddenhut.org TODAY! Deerfoot City Deerfoot Dental Centre To obtain your membership please visit www.hiddenhut.org OR MAIL this form with In General Family Practice for over 30 years $30.00 payment to: 10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, Calgary AB, T3A 4Z2 Please make all cheques payable to: Hidden Valley New patients always welcome! Community Association (no abbreviation) Support from the hidden Valley • Oral Surgery Insurance Direct Billing community Association through: Family Name: ______Applicant’s Name: ______• Crowns & Bridgework 403-275-9255 Liaison with City of Calgary representatives (Political Action) Spouse’s Name: ______• Teeth Whitening [email protected] Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (Regular Membership) Address: ______Monday-Thurs 8 am - 8 pm Postal Code: ______By Community Newsletter (Delivered through Canada Post) • Denturist on Site Friday 9 am - 3 pm Community Activities (see Calendar of Activities) Email Address: ______Saturday 9 am - 4:30pm Appointment Sport Programs (Organized Teams, Field Rentals and Equipment) Resident Phone #: ______ Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance and Repair) Current Membership #: ______ Operating Costs (including Utilities, Inspections and Insurance Once processed, you will received a membership www.deerfootdentalcentre.ca nd Community Sponsorship of #38 Simons Creek Scout Group EMAIL and Package (Mail) with a MEMBERSHIP CARD 2 Floor 225-971 64 Ave NE ... same building as Original Joe’s Restaurant Plus many upcoming projects as needed in our neighbourhood! *Denotes Prof. Corp.
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2016-1722 MLA calgary-foothills prasad panda councillor, Ward 4 Suite 104, 3604 – 52 Ave NW Sean chu Calgary, AB T2L 1V9 403-268-3727 403-288-4453 [email protected] Do you need a job? [email protected] www.calgary.ca/ward4 DoWhy you not need have a a job? career? We did it! We actually managed to unify small “c” con- Dear Ward 4 Residents, Why not have a career? servatives into one United Conservative Party to chal- Make a diff erence, one straw at a time lenge the NDP in the next provincial election. A lot of Did you know? Plastic straws and cutlery can’t be re- hard work went into ensuring this happened. I door cycled in the blue cart. These small plastic items are too knocked and sold memberships throughout my con- small to be sorted at the recycling facility and end up con- Join one of our upcoming stituency and into neighboring ones to ensure that taminating the proper recyclables instead. Join one of our upcoming unity was the result. Here are a few tips to follow: trades programs! The caucus of 29 MLAs has come together around Nathan • Refuse. Unless you actually need a plastic straw or cut- tradesNow is the time! programs Get ready for a great career in the trades ! lery don’t take one. Cooper, MLA Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, as interim leader. with the help of Momentum! I have joined the caucus leadership team as Chairman of • Reuse. Wash and reuse plastic straws and cutlery a few Now is the time! Get ready for a great career in the trades UCP Caucus. This includes priorities and planning, setting times before disposing in the garbage. with the help of Momentum! the agenda and conducting the Caucus meetings. Come • Keep reusable cutlery on hand so you’ll always have Plumbing/Pipefitting Trades Training this fall, on October 28th we will fi nd out who the fi rst something to use. • If you’re not sure what to do with an item, fi nd the answer Program permanent leader of the party will be. Plumbing/Pipefitting Trades Training on the online search tool at calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere. • For people born outside of Canada, While the leadership contest carries on, I still have my Program New for 2017 and Indigenous peoples. important work to do as the MLA for Calgary-Foothills New ward boundaries will be going into eff ect during the • For people born outside of Canada, and as Shadow Minister of Economic Development and 2017 Election. Checking your ward will ensure that you and Indigenous peoples. Trade. Starts: October 2, 2017 know which candidates are running in your area. Candi- Ends: May 29, 2018 In August, I travelled in North-West Alberta to commu- date profi les will be available online after 12 noon on Sep- Starts: October 2, 2017 nities like Hinton, Grande Cache, Grande Prairie, Beaver- tember 19, 2017. Visit www.electionscalgary.ca to check Ends: May 29, 2018 lodge, Valleyview, and Whitecourt, to hear the economic your ward and see candidate profi les. Electrician Trades Training concerns of the community. This area is aff ected by the Voting is an important responsibility for every Canadian. Program NDP government’s coal phase out, and the latest soft- It is how we shape our communities and choose which Electrician Trades Training wood lumber dispute with the USA. leaders will represent us. Voting connects citizens with • Open to all Calgarians. the political process and with each other. When you take Program Apply in person at: But there are bright lights in the economy there like 16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr SE part in an election and express your view, you make de- • Open to all Calgarians. tourism in Jasper, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Starts: November 6, 2017 Walking distance from Franklin C-Train station mocracy work. For more information on the 2017 Mu- Apply in person at: in Wembly, and Lithium extraction for electric cars in nicipal Election visit www.electionscalgary.ca or call the Ends: May 11, 2018 16, 2936 Radcliffe Dr SEMemorial Drive
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Directors: Kristof Star former principal dancer of Alberta Ballet You will gain: 36th St. • Technical training at SAIT in your trade 17thAve S Hanna Starczewski MA degree in ballet and School Board Trustees in the 2017 Municipal Election. Voters can choose to cast their ballot during the Advance •• Upgrading in English, Math, Science and Life Skills Workplace skills to help you be successful on the job 200 Country Hills Ld NW, Calgary For additional information, please call: Vote from October 4 – 11, excluding October 9 (Thanks- • •Technical training at SAITWork experience in your intrade your trade 403-204-268617thAve S Cultural treasure in a State of the Art studio giving) or on Election Day, October 16. There are many Ages 3 to Adult - Pre-ballet to professional & jazz •• Workplace skills to help you be successful on the jobSupport in finding a job ways to vote, so be sure to check the website For additional information, please call: • Work experience in your trade Register Online for 2017/18 season! www.electionscalgary.ca for a complete list of voting 403-204-2686 www.ssballet.ca options. Voting station locations will be available online • Support in finding a job 403 226-8874 after September 19, 2017, or you can watch the mail for your offi cial Election Guide.
20 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley/Hanson RancH I September 2017 2 1 MLA calgary - northern hills Jamie Kleinsteuber 104, 200 Country Hills Landing NW Calgary, AB, Canada T3K 5P3 403.274.1931 403.275.8421 [email protected]
Happy fall! I hope everyone had a good summer and is could be made to existing transit networks until such a now ready for a return to work and school routines. time as the Green Line reaches our community in future phases. This summer came with important announcements re- garding Calgary’s Green Line. Calgary City Council ap- I have attended almost all information sessions and proved the construction of Phase 1 of the Green Line, meetings related to the northern portion of the Green with one-third of the project’s total cost funded by the Line, and conversations have been held with all relevant Province of Alberta. This funding is being made avail- municipal and provincial decision makers. Rest assured able through the carbon levy. that I will continue to advocate on behalf of constitu- ents’ needs regarding transit and other issues. Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, including the carbon levy, was designed to diversify our economy through As part of a government that supports inclusive, low- green infrastructure projects, and this investment of carbon, well-planned communities, I believe it is crucial $1.53 billion over eight years to support the Green Line’s that all levels of government work together to provide Phase 1 will do just that. communities with the public services needed in order to make life better for all Albertans. In the ten years leading up to opening day, Green Line Dear Community Member, TRADITION Phase 1 construction is estimated to create 12,000 di- Please know that you can reach me anytime at calgary. • Education’s foundational focus should be the rect jobs and over 8,000 supporting jobs in engineering, [email protected] or at 403-274-1931. Hello, my name is Kim Tyers, and I am running for traditional core classes that have been proven, planning and administration. In addition to transporting school trustee in this fall’s municipal election. time and again. CBE studies show that our math All the best as you head into a busy fall season! As a parent and community arts educator, I have scores are declining. more than 60,000 Calgarians daily, this project will also a solid understanding of the current structure, as well • We need input from our community members to support new, transit-oriented developments like Quarry as what families need and expect from their school build a strategy to tackle this head-on. Park in the south, where people can live, work and play COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS system. while accessing jobs and services across Calgary. It’s time for change. TRANSPARENCY st Calgary should have the best public system in the • Using democracy and discourse to face the issues In the words of Brian Mason, Alberta’s Minister of Trans- Deadline – 1 of each month for province; I will work diligently to make that happen, that arise, I will stand up for my constituents, while portation and Minister of Infrastructure, “The Green Line the next month’s publication using my three platform values: supporting my colleagues as they do the same is Calgary’s highest public transit priority, a priority that for theirs. Contact [email protected] TRUST our government is proud to support. The Green Line will • As an independent voice, I will make rational yet help make life better for Calgarians by supporting an af- Free announcements: lost/found, household items for • You were promised a high school in Northern Hills compassionate decisions to deliver the best solutions sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. in 2004. With no progress in 13 years, it’s time local fordable accessible and environmentally sustainable for students. youth had a high school of their own. As trustee, I transportation option in the city, connecting residents Forty word limit Visit my website www.kimtyers.com to learn more to essential services, education and jobs.” will make a motion to ensure the Northern Hills High NEED LEGAL HELP? FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Wednes- School is a priority. I will foster the provincial and about my vision for public education in Calgary. But how does Calgary’s Green Line Phase 1 benefi t the day October 18 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Calgary Public municipal relationships required to push for this to You can also contact me via email, social media become a reality. or my website. residents of Calgary-Northern Hills? Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE. Book an appointment: • I will build trust through openness and I look forward to hearing from you and am excited to The good news is that with completion of the Green call 403-541-4804 between 8 am and 5 pm, Sept 27 accountability; you will have a voice and work together to build a better future for our children. Line Phase 1, our access to Calgary’s C-train will become to Oct 11. Space is limited. you will be heard. Kind regards, shorter. The Green Line will also deal with tunneling CHILD SCIENTISTS WANTED! Ch.I.L.D. Research Kim Tyers through some of the most congested portions of the Group at the University of Calgary requires kids under CBE Trustee Candidate transit routes used by Northern Hills residents. Municipal Election 2017 14 years to participate in fun game-like projects to Meanwhile, I have been working with the City over the help us understand how children develop language summer to determine what options exist to make im- and social understanding. If interested call 403-220- provements for this constituency within existing transit 4955, email [email protected], or visit https://psyc. routes. It would benefi t this community if small changes ucalgary.ca/child/
22 September 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Hidden Valley/Hanson RancH I September 2017 2 3 for the book will be chosen from those submitted. For calgary nose hill a list of plants and instructions go to: www.anpc.ab.ca hon. Michelle Rempel, Mp 201-1318 Centre Street NE, and, if you have questions, email: ABRarePlantBook@ For business classi ed ad rates call Great News gmail.com. Calgary, AB, T2E 2R7 403-216-7777 Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected] As previously reported, motion-activated cameras will [email protected] be installed in 11 Calgary parks, including Nose Hill Park HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Clinicair is the leading www.michellerempel.ca and one provincial park, to monitor wildlife. However, provider of Indoor Air Quality and Medical Grade Duct there may be privacy concerns. Any such cameras legal- Cleaning services in Canada. We are looking for a dealer ly allowed in national parks are locked, so the memory I have had the opportunity to connect with many mem- in Calgary to represent our growing company. We off er a bers of our community over the last few weeks and I have cards cannot be tampered with and images of people royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you with the latest heard about issues that are important to you. I remain fo- are properly disposed of. technology, and training. Call Craig: 1-416-277-6067. cused on advocating for policy that creates jobs and helps Parks Canada issued a restricted activity order, so only the individuals in our community that need it most. I will people with a research permit can set up remote camer- NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation continue to work hard on your behalf when the fall session as in national parks. As cameras become less expensive Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and confl ict of Parliament begins later this month. and more accessible to the general public, sometimes coaching service that can help you resolve problems and News from the staff fi nd unauthorized cameras and take them down. I also wanted to take the opportunity to update you on restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! my eff orts as the Critic for Immigration, Refugees and www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707. Use of motion-activated trail cameras by the public for Citizenship. I have been closely following recent reports friends of wildlife images is banned. Anyone caught deploying regarding the draft copy of the Liberal’s new citizenship NORTHWEST ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER: Aff ordable and such cameras without a permit may be charged under guide. Citizenship guides tell the story of Canada to peo- professional installations/repairs. Install/repair lights, ceil- the Canada National Parks Act. Wildlife offi cials say they ple who want to help our country grow and prosper. I am ing fans, switches and outlets, garage sub-panel, hot tubs, nose hill want to prevent disturbance to wildlife at sensitive loca- particularly concerned that the draft copy tells newcom- noisy bathroom fans, OTR microwave/hood fans. Renos tions and protect the privacy of people whose images ers that it is only “voluntary” to respect human rights in and basement developments. Plumbing: toilets/sinks/fau- by Anne Burke may be collected. Canada. Human rights are enshrined in our laws and are cets, garburator and dishwasher installs. Licensed, certi- Become an Entrance Keeper of Nose Hill, while you go something we should expect from every Canadian. This fi ed, insured. 19-year resident of Hidden Valley N.W. http:// about your ordinary routine. A member reported he just should be made clear in our citizenship guide. It was ca.linkedin.com/pub/nick-dabrensky/8/1b1/7b5/. Call/text also very concerning to hear that the draft copy has re- returned from a walk on Nose Hill and spotted some van- Nick 403-471-5553 or [email protected]. “Bryan moved mention of female genital mutilation (FGM) from dalism on the stainless-steel artwork on the North end of YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Baeumler Approved”. the Walkway over John Laurie Blvd. “It is a ‘tag’ in white the guide. Given the troubling reports in the media of paint presumably someone’s initials or symbol. I reported Canadians impacted by FGM practices, I have called on HAPPY MAID HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE: Are you look- this to the city but thought you might like to know.” farewell to the Leaf & pumpkin the government to acknowledge the growing trend of ing for a cleaning company you can trust? Not only quality FGM and inform Canadians of the steps they will take to cleaning, we off er security you can trust. We off er weekly, There was a free guided botany walk on Nose Hill (2 program protect victims from this practice. bi-weekly, monthly and construction cleaning. Phone now hours) in June to identify summer fl owers. Walks are The City of Calgary will no longer be off ering the com- I continue to work with the Yazidi community in Canada popular, so watch for more events at our website www. 403-807-0909. munity Leaf & Pumpkin drop off sites this fall. With the to push the government to act when intervention is nec- fonhs.org and/or join us on Facebook. For example, our roll out of the Green Cart program, residents will now essary. On August 3rd, Yazidi communities in Canada THE GUTTER DOCTOR! We install, fi x and clean eaves- fi rst Nose Hill Photo Contest is open to all. Guidelines have a convenient option to compost their yard waste commemorated the genocide of the Yazidi people in troughs and downspouts. We also install and fi x fascia, sof- and entry forms are on our website. Email contest en- right at their door. Northern Iraq. I hope that on this day, Canadians across fi t, drip-edge, siding, roofi ng, cladding. Over 20,000 happy try forms and photo(s) to [email protected] the country took a moment to refl ect on the atrocities customers since 2003! Insured and guaranteed work with with the subject heading “Photo Contest” by Septem- For residents that would like to remove their yard waste committed and what more we can do to help. As you references. We take pride in doing a good job. A+ rated ber 30th. Only photos taken October 2016 – Septem- quicker, a Fall Yard Waste program will be available from may know, I have been working with the Yazidi commu- BBB Member. 2017 Consumer’s Choice Award Winner. ber 30th, 2017 are eligible. The judges will convene in September 29 to October 29, 2017. If you choose to, you nity since appointed to my Critic position, to help bring www.gutterdoctor.ca 403-714-0711. October and winners announced at the annual general can bring yard waste to a City landfi ll for free compost- to light the plight of their people and ensure that Yazidi meeting in November. ing at that time. More details can be found at calgary. refugees could come to Canada after surviving genocide TILE AND STONE INSTALLATION: Professional tile and There will be a second edition of the Rare Vascular ca/yardwaste. Please do not bring yard waste to former at the hands of ISIS. I look forward to continuing my work grout installation and repair with over 17 years of ex- Plants of Alberta (Alberta Native Plant Council). Vascu- Leaf & Pumpkin depot sites. with the Yazidi community and pushing the government perience. Dedicated to well-built and designed tile to act when persecuted groups are in need of our help. lar means that the plant can move water and minerals. Thank you to Calgarians for helping to support the Leaf installation projects for any room. Off ering reliable and de- The list has changed. Some species were removed and & Pumpkin program for over 20 years! As always please do not hesitate to contact me about pendable service. Licensed and insured (WCB). Please visit many added. If you would like to submit photos, images any issue. www.portobellotile.ca or contact 403-619-9962.
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