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6 BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

8 POTLUCK DINNER PARTY

9 SPRING CAMP

12 HERITAGE CORNER

13 TAKE (ANOTHER) WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

14 THE TREES OF THE ‘HOOD

18 MP LEN WEBBER’S REPORT

18 MLA KATHLEEN GANLEY’S REPORT

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BRIDGELAND • RIVERSIDE I FEBRUARY 2020 5 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY BRIDGELAND-RIVERSIDE WINTER Winter Is Fun, But Make Sure FARMERS’ MARKET You Stay Safe! Every year 25-30 Canadians die in ice-related incidents, and countless others fall through ice, often having a close brush with death! Here are some helpful tips to help you stay safe: • Always stay a safe distance back from riverbanks and lakeshores to avoid accidentally falling through the ice. • Don’t walk on ice-covered bodies of water, including storm ponds. It’s difficult to assess the thickness of the ice and whether it can hold the weight of a person or animal. • If a person or an animal falls through the ice into water, call 9-1-1. Don’t try to rescue them yourself. Encourage Come Indoors and Check Us Out them to kick, pull themselves up onto the ice and roll, rather than walk, towards the shore. When: First Thursday of every month, • When skating outdoors, only skate on open ice from February to May surfaces specifically designated for skating like City of Time: 4:00 to 7:00 pm Calgary or community rinks. Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Hall – 917 Centre Ave NE If you fall through the ice: • Stay calm, try to keep your head out of the water and We have over 15 vendors with many great food choic- control your breathing. es including stuffed potatoes, baked goods, hotdogs, • Try to pull yourself up onto the ice and onto your stom- dessert, and craft beer ach then, roll towards the shore, where the ice may be Check us out on Facebook - thicker. www.facebook.com • If you can’t get out of the water in less than 10 minutes, BridgelandRiversideFarmersMarketAssociation stop kicking and trying to pull yourself out, and anchor yourself to the ice shelf. Continue to call for help. Many thanks to the BRCA for supporting us to make • If you witness a person falling through the ice stay this happen! back, do not go onto the ice. Call 9-1-1. Come Hungry and See You There For more ice safety information, visit: https://www. calgary.ca/CSPS/Fire/Pages/Safety-tips/Ice-safety.aspx

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A Big Thank You! • Blush Lane Market • Starbucks Thank you to all who helped to bring together the sixth • Lukes Drug Mart annual Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon including: • Golden Bell restaurant • BRCA for the sponsorship of the coffee group • Troy Shoppe Jewellers • Twyla Moon for being our emcee and social worker • Watch Warehouse • Kenna Burima for providing music and Christmas carol • Baya Rica Cafe sing-along. • Glaide & Linda • Meals on Wheels for the delicious meal We also wish to thank everyone who volunteered with We had over 60 seniors attend the luncheon this year. planning and organizing the luncheon, and to everyone Thanks also to the following for donating gifts: who joined us for our Christmas festivities. • YMCA

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Registration: February 1 Crime and safety are often topics of conversation in to March 15, 2020 both Bridgeland-Riverside and Calgary in general, es- pecially with the impacts of the opioid crisis affecting We will not be accepting regis- us locally. The community started the “Bridgeland- trations after March 15. Avoid Riverside Eyes on the Street” Facebook group, which disappointment, mark your calendars, and tell your has been a great way to communicate with each other neighbours. and keep our community safe. Several arrests have been made, as well as stolen goods returned to owners Our soccer program is for youth aged 3 to 13. We play through the use of this page. We are looking for some- locally at Murdoch Park and Delta West Academy, one to head up Safety initiatives in the community. If Monday to Thursday, from April 20 to June 18, 2020. you are interested, please email planning@brcacalgary. As a volunteer driven program, all families will be org. We also have several resources on our website at expected to volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours https://www.brcacalgary.org/blockwatch. We would per family. More information is on our website like to get the Blockwatch leaders for each zone up and brcacalgary.org/soccer. running, but have not had the volunteer capacity to get this organized. If you can help, please contact us!

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BRIDGELAND • RIVERSIDE I FEBRUARY 2020 11 HERITAGE CORNER NHL Signs Bridgeland Resident This might have been the headline in the Calgary Herald in 1934 when David “Sweeney” Schriner joined the to begin his 11-year career in the . And all of Bridgeland would have been ecstatic about the achievements of their local hero! But how did a hometown boy get to the NHL?

David Schriner was born in Russia in 1911 and immigrated to Canada with his parents soon after. They settled in Bridgeland alongside many other Germans from Russia. David was a natu- ral athlete and excelled in team sports that were popular in the day – especially football, baseball and hockey. He learned to skate on outdoor rinks – perhaps the rink at what is now the 9A Street park - and then went on to play minor and senior hockey in the city. Playing for the Calgary Broncs in the early ‘30s, he was a top scorer, an accomplishment that drew the attention of the NHL scouts.

How did he get his name? David was a big fan of baseball player Bob Sweeney and due to his skill with baseball was nicknamed “L’il Sweeney”. He gravitated to hockey and came to be known as ‘Sweeney’ Schriner for the duration of his athletic career.

Sweeney joined the New York Americans for the 1934-35 sea- son as a left winger and he finished his first NHL year with 40 points, and won the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award. Traded to the for 5 players in 1939, Sweeney soon proved his worth. He was a key scorer in the Leaf’s victory over the in 1942 and won the Cup with Toronto again in 1945. He then finished his career with the NHL but played and coached for a few more years with several teams in the west. After retirement from professional hockey he returned to Calgary, married and worked in the oil and gas industry but he stayed connected to hockey. Sweeney was con- sidered a great role model and mentor to many young play- home has recently been renovated by architect ers in the city. To this day the Canada West Universities Athletic Ryan Schmidt, the grandson of a German from Association awards the David ‘Sweeney’ Schriner trophy to the Russia immigrant). Sweeney died in 1990 but his top scorer in the league. spirit lives on in Bridgeland and perhaps is being passed down to another local youngster who I first heard about Sweeney Schriner a few years ago whenI dreams of hockey fame. was doing a walk around Bridgeland with long time resident Marshall Libicz. He recounted the excitement and pride of Deb Lee the locals during the 30s and 40s, especially among the boys, BRCA Heritage Committee about Sweeney’s amazing hockey career. Marshall pointed out Info and picture of Sweeney Schriner sourced from the home where Sweeney lived– a white stucco bungalow that Wikipedia January 7, 2020 still stands on the SE corner of 7th Street and 2nd Avenue. (The See also picture of former Schriner home

12 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Take Take a walk in any , there is so much to see outside. Did you know there are 11 owl species found in Alberta? The three owls (Bo- real, Saw Whet, Great Horned) shown in these photos were found in (another) and around Bridgeland-Riverside. The Boreal Owl is probably one of the hardest to find because they are nocturnal, usually live in boreal forests, and roost quietly in a new site each day. As well, they are tiny, Walk on the being only 8 to 11 inches tall. “Birding” is a great way to get outside and develop patience and ap- preciation for nature. It can be relaxing and allow for contemplation Wild Side and peace of mind. It also brings a sense of community especially by Santisouk Phommachakr, resident when going birding as a group and sharing sightings, experiences photographer, nature admirer, birder and stories. You can simply sit in your backyard or go for a walk within the neighbourhood and watch the birds local to the area; all it takes is to open your eyes and ears, pay attention to your surroundings and engage in the present moment.

BRIDGELAND • RIVERSIDE I FEBRUARY 2020 1 3 Germans From Russia (AHSGR) Library open the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Research assistance is available. The Trees of Upcoming Events: • April 4, 2020 – Doors open 10:30 and potluck lunch is at 12:00 with a Food Demo at 1:15. the ‘Hood • May 2 – Doors open 10:30 and lunch is at 12:00 Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate the (cost $20) with a program about High German/ big difference that trees make to Bridgeland and River- Low German. All meetings are in English. For more side. Involvement with the BRCA Heritage Committee information call 403-273-8178 or website: www. has given me the opportunity to view the old pictures calgarychapterahsgr.ca. in which very few trees were visible, and our streets seemed so bare. It really was a community carved out of a bald prairie landscape. Walking to all corners of Bridgeland and Riverside with our ‘Bridgeland Walks’ group in the past few years has allowed us to see such a variety of trees that add interest and beauty to our streets. I’ve talked with people who stand by a tall tree and recall what life was like when they planted that sapling many years ago. The photos of birds shared by our wonderful local photographer Santisouk in Bridges and on our Facebook page would not be possible if not for the presence of our varied trees. In winter, the hoar frost can turn our treelined streets into a winter wonderland. We are being encouraged more and more to plant trees as our society comes to understand the Bring this printed ad (sorry, no facsimiles) to our Victoria Park many benefits of trees. Trees are great! ® or 17th Avenue Cococo Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut Perhaps you have a story or a great picture of a tree in locations for 2 free solid milk or dark chocolate roses (a $10.50 our neighbourhood. Perhaps you are curious about a value) when a 350g filled Chocolate Heart is purchased. large or unusual tree nearby. Over the coming months in our Bridges newsletter, we are going to feature a short article about our neighbourhood trees. If you have an idea or would like to contribute a story, contact brca. [email protected]. Made in Calgary #BuyLocalYYC www.CococoChocolatiers.com Deb Lee One redemption per transaction until February 15, 2020, while quantities last. Only valid at our Victoria Park or 17th Avenue SW locations. Offer not available online. Beautification Sub-Committee of BRCA Planning Committee 14 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Dick McDougall, WSET 3, Fine Vintage Certified is a high school calculus teacher and a self-employed sommelier in Calgary

When it comes to the world of whites, I have fallen for Italy. Most people think of Pinot Grigio when it comes to the Etruscan Peninsula but there is so much more. Unique white varietals exist from north to south. Here are three world- class whites that can be had for less than $30.

The Satta 2016 Costa di Giulia Bolgheri Bianco is a great place to start. This wine was once made from 100% Vermentino. Though the grape’s name is unappeal- ing, I assure you that it is perfect in a lighter-bodied, fresh style. It was blended with 30% Sauvignon Blanc which adds body and punch. It’s a wine that hits with apricot and peach on the front palate then almond and vanilla on the finish.

The Mastroberardino 2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio is another great Italian white from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Translated as “the tears of Christ,” this wine has a lot to live up to and it certainly gives a sense of place and terroir with its presence on volcanic soil. Vine roots struggle to get down to the water which creates astonishing minerality and complexity. The varietal is 100% Coda di Volpe and it is as food friendly as a wine can be.

I am partial to a white from the Soave region as it was the wine I celebrated with when the Winnipeg Jets beat Nashville in game 7 of the NHL playoffs a Three few years back. The Sartori 2017 Marani Bianco Veronese is a white version of Amarone. Grapes are raisinated on straw mats after harvest and then pressed to make a more concentrated and full-bodied wine. The grape is Garganega Must-try and this wine gives an opulent combination of pear and peach flavours mired in honey. The hint of oak is in perfect balance and calmed me during a stressful Whites third period. These wines are all available locally and can be found by using the Liquor for 2020 Connect website at www.liquorconnect.com.

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Never Give Up I have been a long-time advocate of organ and tissue dona- This month, we focus on our loved ones during the Family tion in Canada and was instrumental in creating the organ Day weekend, take opportunities to connect with friends donor registry in Alberta a few years ago. However, 4,600 and neighbours, and enjoy the outdoor and community Canadians are awaiting a transplant and we need to do activities offered by the winter season. more to find those critical matches to save more lives. In our everyday lives, it’s important to let these connec- In the last Parliament, I advocated for my Bill C-316 which tions guide us and to think about the ways in which would allow Canadians to indicate their willingness to be- we support one another. Whether it’s those who work come an organ and tissue donor through their annual tax in daycare spaces and teach our children, those who return. The Bill passed the House of Commons unanimous- care for our older relatives, or those working in clinics ly at every stage but failed to pass the Senate before the and hospitals to keep us healthy—our fellow Albertans 2019 election was called. are there for us and they deserve stability and peace of Just as an organ donation gives someone a second chance mind for the future. at life, my Bill got a second chance recently. My name was drawn first in the Private Members’ Business ‘lottery’ and so Jason Kenney and the UCP have created situations that I will have the opportunity to re-introduce this Bill in Febru- have resulted in stress and uncertainty for many with ary for debate in March. their budget last October. The budget gave a $4.7 bil- The Bill proposes a very simple, very effective method to in- lion handout to profitable corporations and raised the crease the size of the organ donor base in Canada. By add- cost of living for nearly everyone through increased ing a line to the annual tax forms, Canadians could signal fees, personal income taxes, tuition, vehicle insurance, their intent to become an organ and tissue donor and have and electricity bills. On top of this, the UCP are also mak- this information passed to their provincial government for ing massive cuts to education and introducing Ameri- addition to the existing organ donor registries. can-style healthcare. Public sector workers are facing The provinces will still maintain their own lists and the job losses, wage freezes, and rollbacks, at a time when federal government will just be supplying them with data we need more teachers, aids, doctors, nurses, and other for that purpose. The annual tax form is a legally-binding professionals to serve a still-growing population. document and would allow for lists to remain current and Alberta’s NDP Caucus has An Alternative Alberta Budget relevant. available to view, created with input from the Caucus’s Currently, the only proactive approach used by govern- Budget Town Hall events held this past fall. The ments is to ask for donors via the driver’s licence or health focus is diversifying the economy, protecting public card registration process. The number of people getting services, and creating good jobs for Albertans. To drivers’ licences is dropping every year. read our alternative budget, please visit: https://www. The voluntary online method of registering is neither albertandpcaucus.ca/budget2019/kenneycuts proactive nor fully effective. Those who move from one province to another do not update their information, espe- With the next provincial budget to be released this cially young people who are prime donors. The tax form ap- spring, Alberta’s Leader of the Official Opposition, Rachel proach overcomes these common problems and expands Notley, and my colleagues in the New Democrat Caucus the potential donors reached. will continue to stand up for Albertans. Sadly, when someone dies, the tax department is often one As always, I’m happy to hear from constituents. If you of the first government agencies to be notified. This too will have feedback to offer, please contact my constituency help update provincial registries and keep them current. office: [email protected] or 403- This makes for a more effective and responsive donation 216-5445. system.

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