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DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 3 UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES: Discovery Ridge Sarcee Trail / Richmond Road S.W. Interchange Functional Planning Study The City of Calgary is undertaking a study for the Sarcee Trail/Richmond Road S.W. interchange. Although there is currently no funding allocated to construct an interchange at this location, The City hopes to DRCA News 6 have these plans approved and have the interchange Discovery Ridge Community Association included as a candidate project for funding in 2018. Real Estate Update At A Glance 8 This timing allows us to evaluate the option to design Elected Of cials and construct the interchange in coordination with the Last 12 Months Discovery Ridge My Babysitter List 12 Southwest Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR) project, which is MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update Councillor Richard Pootmans scheduled to open by 2021. Ward 6 Offi ce We will be holding two open houses to gather Average Asking Price Average Sold Price P.O. Box 2100, Station M Your Community Business feedback from nearby communities and businesses on October 2016 $799,900.00 $765,000.00 Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 of the Month 14 interchange design options, accesses and connectivity. September 2016 $852,450.00 $829,000.00 Phone: 403-268-2430 These two open houses will be held in late November. August 2016 $1,127,250.00 $1,052,500.00 Fax: 403-268-3823 For information on the dates and locations, please visit July 2016 $797,450.00 $777,500.00 Email: [email protected] www.calgary.ca/sarceerichmond. June 2016 $885,000.00 $880,000.00 Web: www.calgary.ca/ward6 No RSVP is required. May 2016 $744,900.00 $725,000.00 MLA Mike Ellis April 2016 $0.00 $0.00 Calgary-West March 2016 $924,000.00 $883,500.00 Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing February 2016 $875,000.00 $855,000.00 SW January 2016 $781,000.00 $759,750.00 Calgary, AB Canada T3H 0N6 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. December 2015 $1,016,950.00 $992,500.00 Phone: (403) 216-5439 November 2015 $867,500.00 $852,500.00 Fax: (403) 216-5441 Last 12 Months Discovery Ridge Email: [email protected] MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update MP Ron Liepert Calgary Signal Hill No. New Properties No. Properties Sold #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW October 2016 6 5 Calgary, T3H 0V5 Looking to BuiLd & Retain a PRoductive, September 2016 7 4 Phone: 403-292-6666 • Fax: 403- Motivated WoRkfoRce? August 2016 3 2 292-6670 RBC Group Advantage is a comprehensive program designed to help July 2016 3 4 Email: [email protected] business owners meet their employees’ financial needs by providing: June 2016 9 5 ■■ In-person financial advice for all employees May 2016 5 6 ■■ Group retirement savings plans April 2016 4 0 ■■ Comprehensive and discounted banking solutions NEWSLETTER AD SALES March 2016 5 1 Support your employees and keep your competitive advantage. Call Investment Advisor Michael Martin at 403-266-9655 to learn more. February 2016 6 3 January 2016 4 2 December 2015 0 2 November 2015 5 2 Great News Publishing Ltd. GREAT NEWS PUBLISHING HAS BEEN PROUDLY 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 SERVING DISCOVERY RIDGE FOR 7 YEARS! RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of To view the speci c SOLD Listings that comprise the above Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 2015. [email protected] | www.great-news.ca All rights reserved. 15_90701_RHD_011 MLS averages please visit discovery_ridge.great-news.ca

4 NOVEMBER 2016 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 5 DRCA NEWS Rink Rentals The Discovery Ridge Rink is now available for rentals (spring, summer, fall).

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The details are: • rental rate is $30/hr. or $50/2 hrs. JOIN THE FIGHT FOR MEN’S HEALTH. WWW.MOVEMBER.COM • a DRCA membership is required to book the facility • no refunds but rain-outs will be provided free of charge • rentals will be available weekdays between 5:00 – 9:00 There are three ways to get involved with Movember and support men’s health: p.m. and weekends (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) • an email con rmation will be provided for renters to print out to bring to the rink WHAT HOW WHEN We Need Volunteers! • there will be no electrical access • block bookings are Thank you to the 25+ volunteers who helped out at our encouraged for teams (ex. every Tuesday from 7-8 1st Annual Music in the Park! p.m., April to June, discounted rate $100/4 X 1 hr.) Grow a Mo, The moustache is For the 30 days in the • use at your own risk, respect the facility, and keep it G R O W save a Bro our ribbon for month formerly known We couldn’t have asked for better weather and the help men’s health as ‘November’ clean for our dedicated volunteers made the event that much • funds raised through renting the rink help support its BETTER! upkeep, maintenance, and support the DRCA NEXT UP: Rink Crew Volunteers Raise funds for men’s To book: Anytime, anywhere, We will need 10+ volunteers to assist with rink main- Get active for health while you do during the month 1.Ensure your DRCA membership is up-to-date. Check M O V E tenance and ice making for the 16/17 skating season. men’s health something good for of Movember at www.discoveryridge.com/membership your own health Evening and daytime help required. 2.Email [email protected] to make your When: Late November to Early March request. Include date, time, name and phone num- What: Outdoor Rink/Leisure Ice Maintenance Crews ber. 3.Mail or deliver your payment Any excuse for a good 4.An email confi rmation will be sent. What: Evening crews of 5-7 people meet once every 4 Throw or go to a time. Events are a Anytime, anywhere, weeks for 1-week shifts. Daytime help required as need- H O S T Movember event great way to have fun during the month ed on days with light – heavy snow fall and raise funds for of Movember Duties: Snow removal/sweeping/fl ooding on both the men’s health ODR and Leisure Ice and sweeping of snow from the LEST WE FORGET bench area for safe skate changing.

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6 NOVEMBER 2016 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 7 DECEMBER 10 YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS SLUMBER PARTY AT THE Celebrating their 50th anniversary, The Glenbow AT A GLANCE... is inviting kids aged 7 – 12 for a rare sleepover and behind the scenes tour of the museum’s Nov. 28 – Dec. 21 It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play – Lunch- [email protected] Store bought 100% artefacts. More info www.glenbow.org/ box Theatre: It’s A Wonderful Life is the classic tale of George “real” orange juice is programs Bailey, conceived as a live 1940’s radio broadcast, a cast of 5 ac- Editorial st tors will bring this classic holiday story of love and redemption of each month 100% arti cially  avoured. Content for the next to life on stage! Everyday but Sundays, noon – 1 pm at Lunch- month’s box Theatre. More info www.lunchboxtheatre.com issue

Dec. 2 – 4 The International Christmas Market at : Enjoy the warm atmosphere of this much- celebrated market which boasts 250 vendors with world- imported items, hand-crafted gifts and much more. Fire pits and lively entertainment are sure to keep you in the spirit - just in time for the holidays. For info www.sprucemeadows. NOVEMBER 25  DECEMBER 24 com/christmas_market THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Aspen Crossing: Journey to the North Pole on Nov. 19 – Dec. 18 Once Upon A Christmas – Heritage the Polar Express, complete with hot chocolate Park: Take a step back into true holiday enchantment this and cookies served onboard the train. More Christmas with wagon rides, singing carols and even jolly info www.aspencrossing.showare.com/ old St. Nick himself. Experience the magic of Christmas past eventperformances and activities like: gingerbread decorating, Santa’s petting zoo, children’s crafts and a vintage photo parlour. More info www.heritagepark.ca

Dec. 15, 8 pm A Rockin’ Little Christmas – Jack Singer Concert Hall: This upbeat concert will include a range of cheery, seasonal hits includingSanta Baby, Jingle Bell IMAGE COURTESY OF ALBERTA Rock, White Christmas and many other favourites. Joining PRINTMAKERS the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for this concert is the Jeans ‘N’ Classics band and four vocalists. More info www. calgaryphil.com DECEMBER 23 CHRISTMAS SKATE, NOON  5 PM. Nov. 26 – Jan. 8 Lion’s Festival of Lights: The Festival of Lights is the largest free drive-by Christmas Lights show- case in Calgary. It’s comprised of over 300,000 lights along A fun- lled afternoon at the Olympic oval is 14th St NW. Designed by James Alafriz, Creative Intelligence sure to cheer any Grinch. Complete with holiday Agency. More info www.lionsfestivalofl ights.ca music, you and yours can enjoy a skate together for $2 and a food donation to The Calgary Food Dec. 2 - 4, 9 -11, 16 – 18 Market Collective Cheer: Enjoy Bank. a market that’s perhaps a bit more eclectic this year at Market Collective’s Cheer event. With fare like, clothing, chocolate and jewellery on off er, and more unusual vendors with woodworking, paper products and leather work for sale, there is surely something for everyone at this event. Located at The Chinese Cultural Centre. More info www. marketcollective.ca DECEMBER DECEMBER

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10 NOVEMBER 2016 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 11 MP CALGARY SIGNAL HILL more than 3,000 white crosses are displayed along Me- morial Drive to symbolize the roughly 3,000 soldiers from Discovery Ridge RON LIEPERT Southern Alberta who have died in action in various con- #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW fl icts since the WW1. Visit the site at any point to read the Calgary, Alberta T3H 0V5 names, ranks, regiments, date of death and age of death of Phone: 403-292-6666 • Fax: 403-292-6670 Email: [email protected] the Southern Albertan soldiers killed in action. For a truly Name Age Contact Course moving experience, visit at sunrise or sunset for the fl ag Canadians are very fortunate to be able to live in a free and raising ceremony that takes place daily, or attend the Re- Charlotte 13 403-686-4323 Yes democratic society which has been made possible due to membrance Day service. Modern Babies 33 403-909-6525 Yes the sacri ces of those who came before us and fought for Also, on Remembrance Day you are invited to take a free Playhouse the freedoms that we are fortunate to enjoy today. On No- guided tour of the 13-hectare Burnsland Cemetery and vember 11th each year we honor and recognize the count- Rhea 17 403-532-0294 Yes learn more about some of the heroes that were laid to rest less men and women who risked their lives to protect and here. There are more than 22,000 buried at this cemetery, Rose 42 403-991-3060 Yes defend ours. including many of Calgary’s veterans from the First World Shannon 16 403-663-0212 Yes In our constituency there are numerous Remembrance War. This tour is also an opportunity to refl ect on the Ca- Calling All BABYSITTERS Day Ceremonies held as well as throughout the city and nadian Military and RCMP traditions. The tour begins at 2 I invite you and your family to attend one close to you. I p.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities have included information about a few ceremonies below. you would like to babysit in. In November I encourage you to proudly wear the red Last year I had the honor of representing the Canadian Calling All PARENTS poppy to honor the veterans and soldiers that sacri ced Government at the 100th Anniversary Commemoration of Visit mybabysitter.ca and fi nd available babysitters in and around their lives to ensure our safety and on the 11th if you are Battalion Park at 3001 Signal Hill Dr. S.W. The fi fth annual your community. unable to personally attend a Remembrance Day cere- Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked ceremony will occur there again this year with ceremonies mony, I ask that at 11:00 a.m. you take a moment of silence when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. beginning at 10:30 a.m. and refl ect on those who led the path to the freedoms and This year I have the pleasure of participating in the cer- privileges that we all enjoy in this great country, Canada. emonies hosted by the Bowness Community and the Ca- nadian Legion Bowness Branch #238 located at 7904 43 Ave NW starting at 10:45 a.m. Calling All Neighbours! Across the city there are several additional public ceremo- nies that take place. , Calgary’s old- FREE IMPLANT est park, hosts a Remembrance Day ceremony. Remember DENTURE fallen soldiers in front of the First World War statue (lo- Tired of Loose cated in front of the library) and the Boer War Memorial CONSULTATION equestrian statue. This ceremony includes a parade with DENTURES? the Calgary Highlanders. Implant Dentures The largest ceremony is held at the Southern Alberta Ju- bilee Auditorium. This Remembrance Day ceremony is look, feel + function free and open to all, but try to get there close to 9:30 a.m. like natural teeth when the auditorium doors open as seating is assigned and tickets are issued on a rst-come, rst-served basis. e Westside’s This ceremony includes the laying of wreaths by political, veterans, military, civic and community organizations. De- Full Service pending on the weather, there is also a march outside the Denture Clinic west side of the auditorium after the ceremonies end. The 75-minute service begins at 10:30 a.m. To have your Family profi led (Story and Professional Pictures) in the next edition of this Leading up to November 11th ceremonies there are many Community Newsletter, please send us an programs that serve to recognize soldiers, one being at email to [email protected] the Field of Crosses, a Canadian Legacy Project. Each year,

12 NOVEMBER 2016 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 1 3 COUNCILLOR, WARD 6 MLA CALGARY - WEST RICHARD POOTMANS MIKE ELLIS PO Box 2100, Station “M”, Calgary, AB T2P 2M1 Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW 403-268-1035 • C: 403-660-6692 Calgary, AB, Canada T3H 0N6 F: 403-268-8091 • E: [email protected] Phone:403.216.5439 • Fax:403.216.544 EDMONTON - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Communications & Community Liaison: Eileen Badowich, [email protected] Email:[email protected] www.calgary.ca/ward6 • A free educational session on As fa ll is now upon us, I would like to extend an invita- liver health and liver disease Please join your neighbours and the King’s Own Calgary tion to you and your family to join me for my Open Regiment on Friday, November 11, 2016 for our fi fth House on November 16th 2016 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Visit liver.ca/edmontonhealthforum today! annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Battalion Park. The Open House is at my offi ce Suite 234, 333 Aspen Battalion Park, originally named Camp Sarcee in 1915, Glen Landing SW (above the CIBC in Aspen Glen Land- commemorates the soldiers who trained here for the ing). Please RSVP to [email protected]. trench warfare of World War I. Members of the Calgary, Each day I hear new stories of our friends and neigh- Lethbridge, Central Alberta and Edmonton battalions bours who continue to be aff ected by the downturn hauled over 16,000 stones onto the hill to form the num- in oil prices. I recognize how stressful this time is for bers 137, 113, 151 and 51, representing the regimental many families in our community. The PC caucus in Ed- numbers of their battalions. In 1991, after members of monton continues to work daily on your behalf, to en- the 137 Battalion lobbied to have the stones declared a courage the NDP government to send strong signals historic site, Battalion Park was opened. to industry that Alberta is a place to invest. Although We worked with the Parks Foundation, Signal Hill Com- we may be in a downturn now, we urge the NDP to munity Association, and City administration to declare use this as an opportunity to encourage companies to p et DECEMBER 3rd, 2016 Battalion Park a designated Municipal Historic Resource invest in future projects and to do whatever is possible on July 27, 2015. For last year’s 100th Anniversary cere- to keep Albertans jobs in place. With legislative policy CALGARY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Prophets of Music mony, I supported our application for a Federal Historic like the carbon tax and climate change plan, the NDP 3rd Annual LIVERight Gala presents: Designation of this site, and we hope to honour this continues to proceed down a dangerous path. Jocelyn Alice // designation during Canada’s sesquicentennial with you When I am listening to Albertans, I hear their stories of in support of liver research Chris Stills // next year. We hope you can join your community in a resourcefulness and that can-do spirit that has kept Al- Mocking Shadows // Visit liver.ca/CalgaryGala today! moment of silence to refl ect on the sacrifi ces made by berta going through similar periods. I believe strongly + these brave Canadians. that Albertans are resilient and tough. I remain very Special Guests // con dent this period of di cult time will pass. Prophets of Music is for an evening of Date: Friday, November 11th, 2016 dedicated to supporting Time: 10:30 am If you have any suggestions or concerns, I would be emerging Canadian exceptional music at the Palace Theatre Location: Battalion Park at Signal Hill pleased to hear from you as your MLA. Please call artists in the creation my offi ce at 403-216-5439 or email Calgary.west@ of exceptional original (Flames Central) . Access assembly.ab.ca or join us at our Open House. music. We provide Tickets available soon • We encourage you and your family to walk to the cere- resources, mentorship prophetsofmusic.org // and education in music mony. Pedestrians can access from Signal Hill Drive until fundamentals, artistic For information on development, perform- 10:30am. No parking available on Signal Hill Drive SW. ance, production, our programs and • Parking will be available in designated locations at the business essentials, community outreach Signal Hill Shopping Centre. Attendees will then con- brand development, initiatives visit: tinue up the stairs behind Lowes to the ceremony site. and promotion. prophetsofmusic.org • For attendees needing assistance, please proceed to the ‘Assistance Drop Off Zone’ on the east side of the parking lot where volunteers will be able to transport you to the ceremony site. Bringing liver research to life • You can also contact our o ce with any assistance re- Donner vie à la recherche sur le foie quest or for more information at 403.268.1646.

14 NOVEMBER 2016 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities DISCOVERY RIDGE I NOVEMBER 2016 1 5 BUSINESS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE MONTH Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publication Contact [email protected]  Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.  Forty word limit FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFE (ESL) AT THE starting up and managing businesses, thereby West End SCA COMMUNITY CENTRE. Practice speaking English Sports was a recipe for success. at this fun conversation class for adults provided by St. Martin’s Anglican Church. Tuesdays 9:30-11 am The families’ two sons, Nicholas Johnson and Carter September 13 - December 13, 2016. All welcome. Yakemchuk, met in Timbits 5 years ago and have played Contact Laura at 403-612-9949 or email community. on the same team ever since. During their sons’ games [email protected] for more info or to register. the West End Sports store idea grew and became a 3-year-business-plan. The doors of the skate sharpening COOKING WITH FRIENDS - a fun cooking class where pro shop opened in September and now the owners are we share recipes, cook together and have lunch with looking for support from the local hockey community. new friends. All Welcome. Childcare available with pre- registration. Thursdays, 10:30 -1 pm, September 15 - The owners said that they are, “looking forward to pro- December 8, 2016 at Knox Presbyterian Church. Contact viding quality, reliable products in a convenient loca- Laura at 403-612-9949 or email community.stmartins@ tion. We also pride ourselves on hiring friendly and en- yahoo.ca for more info or to register. West End Sports ergetic staff with ‘hockey know-how.’ Our Blade masters have an eye for detail acquired from their years of expe- LOVE TO SING? Want to experience the bene ts of TO: Local hockey families FROM: Local hockey rience, skate sharpening.” singing in a welcoming vocal community? Vocal Lati- families tudes may be the choir for you. A non-audition World • Hockey Equipment • Sports Apparel What started as a joke between two dads at their sons’ Tammy and Robin have owned two Burger Kings in Music community choir, Vocal Latitudes meets Tues- • Full Service Hockey Pro - Shop hockey game has turned into a locally-owned and oper- Fort McMurray for 17 years and the family moved to the day evenings from September to May in a conven- 587-353-9378 ated sports store and pro shop. But what was the joke ex- Springbank area 6 years ago, while still managing these ient central location. For more information, see www. Unit 405, 8560 - 8A Ave SW actly? Well, the two families were tired of driving around businesses. vocalatitudes.org. the city to purchase equipment and sharpen skates and Calgary AB T3H 1T1 Kade and Juanita are also proud owners of local Calgary surely enough other Springbank parents felt the same, www.westendsports.pro business Akela Construction, which is a family-owned they thought. So, why don’t we open a business? And, and operated outfi t that has been around for 25 years. just like that, West End Sports in West 85th idea was born! The store is located in West Springs and is hoping to VOLUNTEERING The families partnered-up to make their dream a reality; provide a sharpening service to local hockey families is good for the soul in the images you will see the proud owners Kade John- where parking is free and the sharpening is exceptional. son, Juanita Levandosky, Tammy and Robin Yakemchuk “We have two Blade Master Pro sharpening machines with their children. Their faces may be familiar, as both DISCLAIMER giving us the capability to keep up with high demand.” families are heavily involved in the West Springs and The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission refl ect those of the author and should not be considered Springbank communities, being part of the local school Come in and support local business and see how sharp to refl ect those ofGreat News Publishing. The information contained boards and Robin is one of the directors of the Spring- they are! in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted bank Minor Hockey Association. to be so. Unit 405, 8560 – 8A Ave SW, Calgary AB T3H 1T1 Great News Publishing does not endorse any person or persons The two families have a passion for hockey, a drive to 587-353-9378 advertising in this newsletter. Publication of these ads should not be develop the Springbank area, and previous experience http://www.westendsports.pro/ considered an endorsement of any goods or services.

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