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ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 I hope parents with kids in school enjoyed their Spring Do you recall the photos that were posted by Crime Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 and Easter Breaks and were perhaps fortunate enough Stoppers several months ago of the two men spray- to get away for some rest and relaxation. The winter ing graffiti at our hockey rink? For reasons only they AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 sports have wrapped up and we’ll soon be seeing the can explain, they created thousands of dollars damage ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 soccer and baseball teams filling up the fields. The kids to our rink as well as seven other areas in neighbour- AC SANDSTONE-M EWAN Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 from MNA and SVS will be more active and on bikes or ing communities. Thanks to the great photos captured scooters so please be mindful when driving around the by our security cameras these culprits were identified COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 school and playground areas. and charged! A very special thanks to Director Shayne 300, 8120 Beddington Blvd. NW Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 Chidlaw for working diligently with the Calgary Police Calgary, AB T3K 2A8 What an amazing amount of snow we’ve seen in Febru- Service ensuring justice was served. We will continue to Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 [email protected] • sandstonemacewan.com ary and March! So much for out like a lamb. The SMCA pass on information from our cameras when we see il- Delivered monthly to 4,500 households and businesses for Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 board would like to put out a very special thanks to Colin legal activities in and around our rinks. 7 years! May, Jeff Schroeder, Joe Tofani, Kevin Swaby, Pierre Don- Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 ald, Terry Hutchins, Tim Huston and Trevor Bacon for the Unfortunately, the SMCA was not provided with a date Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 countless hours they spent clearing and flooding the to host a community clean up this year which is a signifi- Editorial Submissions [email protected] ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 hockey rink. Our cadre of rink volunteers has dropped cant disappointment given how popular this event is in All editorial content must be submitted by the 10th of drastically this year leaving many days when clearing our community. Hopefully this is an anomaly and we’ll Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 the month for the following month's publication. or flooding did not happen. If not for these guys who be up and running again next year. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE were out more times than their families wanted, the rink Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sandstonemac. Advertising Opportunities would have been in rough shape. Please consider vol- Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 403-263-3044 | [email protected] unteering a few hours a week next year so we don’t face Check out the website at sandstonemacewan.com or All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 the prospect of losing our rink. contact us at [email protected]. You can the month for the following month’s publication. also contact Carolyn Gomez, Director of memberships Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 The pleasure rink was very popular this year thanks to at [email protected]. Published by Great News Publishing Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Brad Beckett and Joe Wensink, who consistently cleared Serving Calgary communities for 29 years and flooded the rink. Some of you may have noticed Please go to our website and purchase your Sandstone Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 84 newsletters reaching over 379,000 households a foul smell and uneven brown spots on the surface MacEwan Community Association (SMCA) membership in Calgary and surrounding areas. South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 after a warm period? This a natural process that oc- online. When you purchase a three-year membership ($50.00) you will receive a SMCA go mug and those with South Health Campus 403-956-1111 curs when the surface warms allowing organic matter #34-4550 112 Ave SE (leaves, grass) to decay and gases are released. This is a a one-year membership ($20.00) will receive two SMCA Calgary, AB OTHER natural consequence of flooding an organic surface in beverage koozies. T2C 2K2 Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 a city where the weather goes through drastic changes Sue Coatham, President SMCA throughout the winter months. Check out our website: Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 [email protected] www.great-news.ca SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447
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4 A P R I L 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SANDSTONE MACEWAN I APRIL 2018 5 SAFE & SOUND YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS NEWCOMERS CANADA CAREER AND SETTLEMENT FAIR – BMO CENTRE, MAY 5 Canada’s leading recruitment event for foreign-born workers already in Canada. This event includes visa and immigration advice, career services, AT A GLANCE... education and English language testing, foreign credential assessment Bicycle Helmet Safety and settlement services. Resources available will be employers and Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury recruiters, government immigration officials, visa specialists, settlement and death to kids on wheels*. Most injuries occur when Alpha’s Movie Night by Beta Sigma Phi - Alpha agencies, education services. Pre-register now for free entry online before April 21 or register for $10 at the door. More info: newcomerscanada.ca. a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary object, or col- Chapter – Globe Theatre, May 10 lides with another cyclist/pedestrian. Remember—it’s Beta Sigma Phi – Alpha Chapter, is hosting a ladies’ the law in Alberta that cyclists under the age of 18 must night to support infertility awareness. Join us for an wear a helmet (and highly recommended for all ages). evening of fun at the Globe Cinema downtown. Ticket Helmets should be CSA approved and worn during rec- includes: Bridesmaids movie, mini trivia game, one reational activities such as skateboarding, in-line skat- small popcorn & drink, temporary henna tattoos and ing, and cycling. door prizes! Dress up in your best/worst bridesmaids outfit for an additional prize! 50/50 and raffle tickets Getting Informed will be sold. Proceeds from this event will benefit • Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent a serious Lasya Healing (Calgary’s in-person support group) in EMBRACE GARDENING: EDIBLE GARDENING injury, or even save a life; conjunction with Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) to FUNDAMENTALS – SUNALTA COMMUNITY • Brain injuries can cause permanent disability or death; bring awareness to the stigma of infertility. More info: CENTRE, MAY 15 • Reduce your risk by always wearing your helmet; eventbrite.ca. Edible gardening in Calgary requires some down to earth garden • Replace any helmet that has been involved in a crash, knowledge and skills, plus a whole lot of tips and tricks up your trowel. An Evening with David Sedaris – Jubilee Get gardening by learning about: Calgary’s gardening weather; garden even if it appears undamaged. Auditorium, May 15 soil – what it is, how to get it, and keep it for a healthy harvest; best David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers edibles for Calgary; direct seeding techniques; seedlings -buying, Getting Started hardening off and planting; early crop protection and more. Janet • Allow children to assist when buying their helmet. Cy- Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and regular National Melrose is Calgary’s cottage gardener specializing in garden, coaching clists who choose their own helmet are more likely to Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one education and horticultural therapy in Alberta. More info: eventbrite.ca. wear them; night only following the release of his newest book, • Start the habit early. Young children learning to ride Theft By Finding Diaries (1977 - 2002), a collection of tricycles need to wear helmets; diaries. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection • Parents must lead by example – always wear a helmet of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a when cycling. Q&A session and post-show book signing. More info: 3 9 8 jubileeauditorium.com. Getting the Right Fit Professional Day Day Camp – The Calgary Zoo, May 18 • Take the time to properly fit and adjust your helmet to 4 2 7 What better way to spend time off of school than ensure maximum protection in case of a crash; coming to the zoo? Kids grades 1-6 will travel the zoo CAKE NIGHT | MIRROR GLAZE – CROSSROADS • When worn properly, helmets should fit level, not tilt- 9 1 5 3 alongside our talented education staff and see the MARKET, MAY 23 ed up, or down over the forehead; zoo like no regular visitor gets to. Budding zoolo- Unleash your inner cake decorator. By popular demand, we are currently • Helmets should feel snug, but not too tight. To test the 3 2 1 4 8 featuring our mirror glaze classes. With its mirror-like finish, not only gists will have an action-packed day discovering the does this white chocolate glaze look stunning, it tastes even better! fit, the helmet should not fall off when you shake your natural world through activities, games, crafts, stories, During this 90-minute class you will learn how to prepare, store, and head from side-to-side while the straps are unfastened; use white chocolate mirror glaze. A wide variety of decorations will be interpretive programs and animal visits. Come join the • Adjust the chin straps to form a “Y” below and slightly provided to let your imagination run wild! You will also learn basic piping adventure! More info: calgaryzoo.com. techniques to finish off your designs, and yes, you get to keep and eat forward from the ears; 1 4 9 8 3 your cake! • Only one finger should be able to fit under the chin Otafest 2018 – Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, strap when it is fastened; 8 3 2 9 May 18 - 20 • Do not forget to use the sizing pads included with the Otafest 2018 is Otafest’s 20th birthday! Come on down helmet. They will help improve the overall fit, comfort 9 2 4 and be a part of this historic year! Otafest is Calgary’s and safety. anime festival! Celebrating Japanese animation (anime), comics (manga), costuming (cosplay), video *Parachute Canada: http://www.parachutecanada.org/ 5 9 7 games, as well as pop culture in general and much, injury-topics/item/wheeled-activities much more. Come join 8,000 other fans as and be a FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 14 part of the excitement! More info: otafest.com.
6 A P R I L 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY MAY AREA SCHOOLS YOUR CITY OF CALGARY FOR ARTS’ SAKE Monsignor Neville Anderson Elementary K-6 SANDSTONE Year Round School Option 403-500-2094 Simons Valley Elementary K-6 403-777-6660 MACEWAN Simon Fraser Junior High 403-777-7290 St. Joseph (Yr. Round Jr. High) 403-500-2009 St. Margaret (K-9 Spanish program) 403-500-2025 300, 8120 Beddington Blvd. NW • Calgary, AB T3K 2A8 General Inquiries: [email protected] Notre Dame High School 403-242-1801 sandstonemacewan.com École Terre des Jeunes (K-6 French) 403-247-2458 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS City Supported Community Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (s)(K-12 French) 403-240-2007 President Sue Coatham Cleanups Kick Off For 2018 École de la Rose sauvage (7-12 French) 403-230-3112 Vice President Trevor Bacon Once again, it’s time to comb through your garage, sur- St Dominic Fine Arts Elementary 403-500-2058 2nd Vice President Phil Nantais vey your off-site storage locker and purge your garden Queen Elizabeth High 403-777-6789 Secretary Willa Wu shed of that never-used stuff that has been collecting John G. Diefenbaker 403-274-2240 Treasurer Sharon Mazurkewich dust for the past decade. The City of Calgary is kicking Director-at-Large Joy Zimmerman Hidden Valley Elementary (K-3 French) 403-777-7236 off its Community Cleanups this month to encourage Spring Into The Arts Director-at-Large Jennifer Bidlake-Schroeder Dalhousie School (K-5 Spanish Bilingual) 403-777-6030 all Calgarians to help keep our city clean and safe and DIRECTORS by Aaron Chatha Valley Creek Middle School (4-9 French) 403-777-7995 save residents a trip to the landfill. Community Cleanup Memberships Carolyn Gomez Senator Patrick Burns School events run from April through September. April is the end of hockey season, and there’s no better Newsletter Sarah Meagher-Bromley way to fill that sports void than with Calgary’s thriving (6-9 Spanish Bilingual) 403-777-7400 Casino Pinky Nantais These popular events are hosted by community associa- arts scene. Alberta Theatre Projects offers the perfect William Aberhart High School Asset Management Shayne Chidlaw tions with support from Calgary Community Standards transition with Glory, the story of four friends in 1933 (10-12 French Immersion/Spanish Bilingual) 403-289-2551 Rink Management, Sandstock Trevor Bacon and Waste & Recycling at The City. Check Calgary.ca/ that set out to prove hockey isn’t just a sport for men. Vivo Liaison Phil Nantais cleanup for the list of community associations that are Told through uplifting music and dance, the story is hosting cleanup events. You can also check your com- Girl Guides Leslie Jones 403-275-7098 perfect for fans of The Mighty Ducks or A League of munity association web site for full details on the Com- #224 Sandstone Steve Herz 403-262-2871 Their Own. If sports aren’t your thing, check out The Se- Community Amanda Turvey [email protected] munity Cleanup event in your community. cret Garden at Theatre Calgary, based on the beloved Partnerships Please don’t bring children’s book. This version is the stunning Broadway Calgary Police Const. Aceti [email protected] • Car batteries musical. • Glass (e.g. window panes, glass table tops) For a more international flavour, Che Malambo is an all- • Household appliances with Freon (e.g. refrigerators, Sandstone/MacEwan Community male Argentinian dance company performing at the freezers) Jack Singer. They’re inspired by the gaucho tradition Association Meetings • Microwaves Playground/School zones – think South American cowboy – and combine fast- are held the 3rd Thursday of the month • Liquids (e.g. cooking oils) paced footwork with whirling boleadoras. Please note that in Calgary Playground zones are from at 7:00PM at the Berkshire Citadel-Sandarac Drive, NW • Large metal items (e.g. lawnmowers, barbeques) 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., all year around with a speed limit of Everyone is welcome to attend. • Rail way ties Finally, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra embraces 30km/h. • Sod or dirt the warmth of spring with a tribute to one of film and SMCA has fielded numerous complaints about speeding • Household hazardous waste including (see Calgary.ca Broadway’s most beloved stars: Julie Andrews. Dubbed thru our Playground/School zones, please slow down to for a list of household hazardous waste drop-off loca- My Favourite Things! the show covers hits from Mary make our community safe for everyone! tions) Poppins, The Sound of Music, Cinderella and more, for a To report an ongoing traffic concern, such as speeding Yard waste is accepted for composting. The City also supercalifragilistic evening of music. encourages residents to check for what can be recycled issues, please submit a Traffic Service Request at: It’s spring, so spring into the arts Calgary! (visit calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere). Some communities http://www.calgary.ca/cps/Pages/Traffic/Traffic-Service- may also organize a “free store” where you can drop off This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the Requests.aspx and select items for donations free of charge. Check heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts commons -Sarah Meagher-Bromley your community association website for details. is home to six different distinct performance venues.
8 A P R I L 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SANDSTONE MACEWAN I APRIL 2018 9 News from the SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS Queen Elizabeth School News Friends of Hamish MacAulay Nose Hill Welcome back from Spring Break, refreshed and ready by Anne Burke for a fulfilling final quarter of our school year. From our new website to class and school blogs on qee. blogability.ca there are plenty of ways for you to stay on SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! top of what is happening at Queen Elizabeth. Karen Gummo, a Storyteller & Visual Artist, launched a pic- PURCHASE YOUR COMMUNITY ture book “LadyBird Fly” which she wrote and illustrated. The Lion Roars in Spring The story began with a family adventure on Nose Hill. She Students in grades three through six are creating our MEMBERSHIP TODAY! developed the tale through workshops with storytelling spring Lion King concert for staging in April. Designed mentors. Then, she created the visual images, partly from by Disney for school production, the performance will a residency that she did at the Kid’s Creative Museum and include singing and dancing by all four grades. There from many trips up to her favourite Hill. Membership Application will be three performances to accommodate our ever- Family Name:______I was recently interviewed by a reporter for the CREB Now growing school community on April 18th and 19th. newspaper and website. The article is “An Uphill Battle: How Tickets are free but required to attend so that every fam- Address:______Postal Code:______Calgarians banded together to protect nature and create ily has a chance to see their artists in action. Phone:______Email:______Nose Hill Park”. The Local Council of Women and the Cal- Number of Residents:______Children’s Ages:______Spring Fling – Hakuna Matata gary Field Naturalists’ Society were proponents for a public Date:______Signature:______The School Council will host its spring dance and fund- park on Nose Hill and a development proposal was refused May we put you on a list of volunteers? Yes No raiser on April 27th. The dance is a school-year highlight by the City in 1972. However, it took some time for the City Membership Fees are: and the Province to purchase the land. Meanwhile, Citizens for many students. This is not a CBE event, so you are $20 per household per year, or $50 for a 3 year membership for Nose Hill petitioned against rezoning what remained required to attend the dance with your child(ren). The Make cheques payable to privately-owned. The environmental movement of the good news is you do not need volunteer clearance to Sandstone/MacEwan Community Association early 1970s was the zeitgeist or spirit of the age and we are help at this event, so if you have not had the chance to For Office Use Only truly indebted to the park founders for their legacy to fu- volunteer this year, what are you waiting for? Date Received:______Reg/Assoc ture generations. Mail or deliver to: Card # Issued:______New/Renewal Check out qee.blogability.ca for information on the 300, 8120 Beddington Blvd. NW Init:______Cash/Cheque The Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw does not allow live- event. There is a page for you to submit donations to the Calgary, AB T3K 2A8 Source:______Rectified if Assoc: stock grazing within city limits, unless approved by the silent auction, either your own donation or a donation Email: [email protected] Land Use Bylaw. There is a City Council-approved exemp- you have solicited from local businesses is welcome. tion for the City to use targeted grazing for integrated pest Memberships can be purchased online at sandstonemacewan.com management purposes on City-owned land. Since 2016 Swimming Lessons and 2017, Confluence Park, and Ralph Klein Park have been While looking at the blog, please take the time to look the selected sites. at volunteering for swimming lessons. Don’t worry, you In July 2017, City Council approved a change to the Parks do not have to don swimwear and get in the pool! Many and Pathway bylaw to expand areas for alternative land hands are needed for this program to be successful and management tools, such as livestock. The intent was to add there is always a need for male volunteers to help the Meets at the Triwood Community Hall on the target grazing as a permitted use to remove invasive spe- boys change before and after lessons. The lessons start cies (weeds) from City parks. After a two-year pilot project, the last week of April. CALGARY second and fourth Tuesday of each month. it was determined that the cost of using goats was less per hectare than spraying herbicides. Teacher Appreciation Serving Northwest Calgary, open to all Looking ahead, May 7th to 11th is teacher appreciation A tender was posted on the City Portal for experienced live- MOUNTAINVIEW men and women of legal age. week. Again, check out qee.blogabilty.ca in April for stock managers / professional shepherds. Providing ser- For more information please call: vices to a population of 1.2 million is a $1.5 billion annual information on some of the innovative ways our com- business for The City of Calgary, which contracts thousands munity can show its appreciation for our teachers. We LIONS CLUB John Wilson 403-932-6043 of local, national, and international suppliers each year. aren’t talking about apples on desks anymore.
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12 A P R I L 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SANDSTONE MACEWAN I APRIL 2018 1 3 ½ Northwest Coalitions - April Breaking Down the 2016 EDI Results Last issue we shared the Provincial Results of the 2016 EDI Data Collection Process. To recap, this data reveals that a higher percentage of young children in Alberta are developmentally vulnerable (29.4%) when compared to the Canadian norm (25.4%). Approximately three quarters of young children are developing on track in the areas of Physical Health and Well-being, Social Competence, Emotional Maturity and Language and Cognitive Development. Communication and General Knowledge was the developmental area with the smallest percentage of children developmentally on track (68.2%) and the highest vulnerability. In order to better understand this data, we will break down what kind of skills were observed for data collection purposes. Calgary Nose Hill Social Competence examines a sense of curiosity, the Hon. Michelle Rempel, MP Physical Health and Well-Being looks primarily at grosseagerness and fine motor to try sk newills, experiences,energy levels the for abilityactivities, of a to #115 – 70 Country Hills Landing N.W. independence in looking after own needs, and daily livingcontrol skills. their own behaviour, respect, cooperation, fol- Calgary, AB, T3K5P3 lowing rules, and ability to play and work with other 403-216-7777 children. [email protected] Social Competence examines a sense of curiosity, the eagerness to try new experiences, the ability of a to www.michellerempel.ca Breaking Down the 2016 EDI Results Emotional Maturity includes the ability to think before control their own behaviour, respect, cooperation, followingacting, rules, control and ability impulses, to play deal and with work feelings with otherat an age- The federal government presented Canadians with a AC Last issue we shared the Provincial Results of the 2016 appropriate level, and demonstrate empathy for other budget at the end of February. The federal government Sandstone M Ewan children. EDI Data Collection Process. To recap, this data reveals people’s feelings. is projected to borrow $18 billion this year alone which Real Estate Update that a higher percentage of young children in Alberta are brings new deficit spending to $60 billion over the last developmentallyEmotional Maturity vulnerable includes (29.4%) the whenability compared to think before to acting,Language control and impulses, Cognitive deal Development with feelings assesses at an age- early three years. The budget also projects that Canada’s Last 12 Months SANDSTONE VALLEY theappropriate Canadian level,norm (25.4%).and demonstrat Approximatelye empathy three for quarother- people’swriting feelings. skills, reading awareness, age-appropriate litera- “Real GDP growth” will decline from 3.0 in 2017, to 1.6 MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update ters of young children are developing on track in the cy and numeracy skills, ability to understand similarities in 2019. areas of Physical Health and Well-being, Social Compe- and differences, and memory. Average Asking Price Average Sold Price tence,Language Emotional and MaturityCognitive and Development Language and assesses Cognitive early writing skills, reading awareness, age-appropriate I will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss the February 2018 $394,900 $380,000 Development. Communication and General Knowledge Communication and General Knowledge checks on budget, and other issues of concern on April 12, at 7:00 literacy and numeracy skills, ability to understand similarities and differences, and memory. January 2018 $418,000 $405,000 was the developmental area with the smallest percent- skills required to communicate needs and wants in so- PM at the BP Church in Beddington Heights (16 Ber- December 2017 $468,000 $451,000 age of children developmentally on track (68.2%) and cially appropriate ways, use language symbolically, tell muda Drive NW). Communication and General Knowledge checks on skills required to communicate needs and wants in November 2017 $458,888 $455,000 the highest vulnerability. In order to better understand stories, and exhibit age-appropriate knowledge about each child’s life and surrounding world. An RSVP is not required to attend but is appreciated. October 2017 $484,344 $467,500 thissocially data, weappropriate will break w ays,down use what language kind of symbolically, skills were tell stories, and exhibit age-appropriate knowledge about You can RSVP by sending an email to Michelle.Rempel@ September 2017 $462,450 $449,500 observedeach child’s for data life collectionand surrounding purposes. world. In addition to seeing how the Albertan data snapshot parl.gc.ca or by calling 403-216-7777. August 2017 $450,000 $435,250 Physical Health and Well-Being looks primarily at fits into the wider Canadian picture, we also have the July 2017 $439,900 $435,000 grossIn addition and fine to seeingmotor howskills, the energy Albe levelsrtan data for snapshotactivities, fits intodata the for wider Calgarian Canadian Kindergartners picture, we in also the have 2016 the cohort. data June 2017 $512,000 $499,750 independence in looking after own needs, and daily liv- Here’s the comparison: May 2017 $457,000 $450,250 ingfor skills. Calgarian Kindergartners in the 2016 cohort. Here’s the comparison: April 2017 $522,450 $506,125 March 2017 $464,900 $459,450 Domain Calgary Alberta Last 12 Months MACEWAN GLEN On Track At Risk Vulnerable On Track At Risk Vulnerable 2 5 6 7 3 9 8 1 4 MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update Physical Health and Well-Being 79% 10% 11% 77% 10% 13% 3 4 1 6 8 5 2 7 9 Average Asking Price Average Sold Price Social Competence 77% 14% 9% 76% 15% 10% February 2018 $314,900 $310,000 Emotional Maturity 79% 13% 8% 75% 15% 11% 7 8 9 1 2 4 5 6 3 January 2018 $379,900 $364,500 Language & Cognitive Development 75% 15% 10% 74% 15% 11% December 2017 $419,444 $404,500 Communication & General Knowledge 66% 18% 16% 68% 16% 15% 5 3 7 2 1 6 4 9 8 November 2017 $399,900 $390,000 October 2017 $479,850 $472,000 9 6 8 3 4 7 1 2 5 September 2017 $439,900 $419,000 August 2017 $417,450 $400,625 1 2 4 5 9 8 7 3 6 July 2017 $417,450 $409,375 June 2017 $509,900 $500,000 May 2017 $469,000 $458,000 American actor Thomas Roy and his wife have created a 8 7 3 4 6 2 9 5 1 April 2017 $396,800 $395,000 number of “special” holidays. Among his April holidays are: March 2017 $419,900 $405,000 “No Housework Day”, “Walk on Your Wild Side Day”, “Pet 6 9 2 8 5 1 3 4 7 Owner’s Independence Day”, and “Hug an Australian Day”. To view more detailed information that comprise the above 4 1 5 9 7 3 6 8 2 MLS averages please visit sandstone.great-news.ca or macewan_glen.great-news.ca
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Councillor, Ward 4 MLA Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill Sean Chu Karen McPherson RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES 403-268-3727 Current Member [email protected] #106, 8220 Centre Street NE www.calgary.ca/ward4 403-215-7710 www.seanchu.ca calgary.mackay.nosehill@ assembly.ab.ca
Greetings Ward 4 Residents, I hope everyone had a peaceful and Happy Easter. Schools Out for Spring Break and Plan for Summer Day In February, I hosted an Open House; lots of constitu- Camps ents dropped in and we collected dozens of dona- Not sure what your kids will get up to when school’s out for tions of menstrual products for the Women’s Centre. I the summer? Let The City of Calgary help your kids beat sum- host an open house every year and am always happy mertime boredom with one of our quality instructed day to see neighbours I’ve known for some time and new camp programs. From visual and performing arts-based pro- faces. The cookies by CakePunk were delicious again grams at our Arts Centres to sailing, golf and swim and fun this year! them, but experiment with the temperature and find recreational programs, The City of Calgary can help you keep The Calgary Islamic School hosted an evening dedi- a moderate setting. your kids happy and active during the summer months. Of- cated to Supporting Student Success in early Febru- What Kills Hair • Round Brushes are not inherently harmful, they just fering a variety of fun, physically active and educational day By Jay Lamb, Hairstylist camp programs at dozens of locations, The City of Calgary ary. They discussed the stigma around obstacles to get used in harmful ways. People sometimes roll them offers something for all interests and abilities, at very afford- learning, how the community can help and what re- Hair is the most tortured part of the body. In many ways into the hair rather tightly, then point a screaming sources are available. This is an important topic in all hot blow dryer half an inch from it. “Ouch!” is an un- able rates, close to home. To see which program may be right it’s just like arms and spleens and belly buttons, but it’s communities that needs ongoing attention and fund- derstatement. This happens most often on bangs and for your child, visit Calgary.ca/daycamps. missing two essential things that would have saved ing. My family has been faced with trying to navigate causes breakage and burnt hair. Always keep the dryer it: blood and nerves. Hair gets regular surgery with City Crews Ready for Spring Street Sweeping Program special education and there is room to improve the a few inches away, and keep it moving. Spring is just around the corner! That means the City’s street no anaesthetic; it gets welded, branded and tortured ease of access to services our kids need. • The sun, the beautiful sun. Life giving, in moderation, cleaning crews are coming to our neighbourhoods to re- with screaming hot electrical devices; it gets grabbed, damaging in excess. When you go on a holiday to a hot move debris and gravel off the roads. One of the most enjoyable things I do as an MLA is wrestled down and crammed into an elastic like a calf place, simply be aware, find balance. Cover your hair visit elementary schools to meet teachers and stu- at a rodeo, and of course it gets coloured and bleached, Street sweeping removes the sanding material and de- as much as you can, let it drift and play in the breeze dents and talk about my role. I find the kids ask some sometimes in a humane way, sometimes within an inch bris that has accumulated on our roads and along major when you feel like it. Make a conscious choice. of the toughest questions and their optimism is con- of its life. I’m not so sure nature had all of that in mind sidewalks and boulevards during the winter months. The tagious. I’m looking forward to seeing some of the • Salt and chlorine in swimming pools are hair assas- program, which improves safety and mobility for Calgary when it left out blood and nerves — or maybe it knew classes in Edmonton when they visit the Legislature sins, especially on coloured hair and porous hair. But motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, kicks off at the beginning what was coming. later this month. If you or your child’s class want to swim, please swim, if you love it. If you can wear a cap, of April. But you might see crews out there working hard be- visit us in Edmonton, please contact the office and we please do. Use a salon quality swimmers shampoo forehand, pre-sweeping along major roads and boulevards. So, what are the villains? What kills hair? And on the flip will help you with your plans. side, what will resurrect it? when you come out of the pool and make sure you use This year, street sweeping will wrap-up in June. In order to good quality shampoo and conditioner the rest of the I will be hosting a Budget Town Hall on Thursday, make this happen, crews will be sweeping streets on a com- Things that make hair want to run away: time. March 29, 2018 at 7pm to discuss the provincial bud- pressed schedule, working 7 days per week. • Bleach (also called “lightener”) can be a blessing or get. Please register on Eventbrite (https://www.event- Here’s what makes hair happy: Keeping Calgary Clean is a Collaborative Effort brite.ca/o/mla-karen-mcpherson-16934928456) or a villain. In my opinion, bleach is often overused and • Not washing it more than you need to. We are asking all Calgarians to help us make the city beautiful contact the office to register. abused. There are other ways to create highlights in • Being careful when combing out tangles. and roads safe by removing vehicles and carts from the street the hair besides bleach, and they are much less dam- I’m always happy to hear from you so please feel free • Being careful when putting in and taking out elastics. when you see road-sweeping signs in your community. aging. There’s nothing inherently wrong with bleach, • Deep conditioning treatments, especially with some to get in touch. The office is open from 9am until just like there’s nothing inherently wrong with choco- You can visit Calgary.ca/sweep to: 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday gentle heat. late (if you catch my drift). • Enter your address to confirm their street sweeping date (closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm). We are open • A good hairdresser who genuinely cares about the • Straightening Irons are one of the great inventions in • Find answers to all of your questions on our FAQ until 7 p.m. on Thursdays for those who aren’t able to condition of your hair. hairstyling and I use them. But most have the capabil- • Visit a live map to track sweeper progress across the city drop in during the day and you can always email us • Eating well, living with balance and awareness. ity to reach over 425 degrees. It’s difficult to put that Make sure to visit the website to learn more about street at [email protected], call us • Loving everyone the best you can, including yourself. into perspective but suffice it to say that if hair could sweeping, and don’t forget to watch for signs in your neigh- at 403-215-7710, or drop by the office at #106, 8220 I’m not sure if that helps your hair, but it feels so darn scream, it would. I’m not suggesting you don’t use bourhood starting this month. Centre Street NE, beside First Calgary Credit Union. good, you might as well.
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There was a major hail storm after a seller accepted agent to confirm the seller is handling the damage. If my offer to purchase their home, and the house needs the seller confirms they’re handling the repairs, you may a new roof. Who is responsible for it? wish to add an addendum to your accepted offer to pur- chase that outlines the seller’s responsibility to replace Until the deal closes, and you take possession of the the roof prior to possession day, or you may ask the sell- property, the seller is responsible for the property. Any Dr. Dale Rapske B.Sc. D.D.S.* damage to the property or to the items included in the er to agree to you holding back a small portion of the purchase funds until the roof is repaired. Make sure any sale are the sole responsibility of the seller until your Deerfoot City purchase funds are transferred and you take possession agreements between you and the seller are in writing. Deerfoot Dental Centre of the home. If there is any resistance on the part of the seller, either In General Family Practice for over 30 years When you take possession, the property—and its inclu- to fixing the damage or to putting details and agree- sions (appliances, etc.)—should be in the same condi- ments in writing, you need to talk to a lawyer for legal tion as when you viewed it and submitted your offer to advice. New patients always welcome! purchase. Likewise, if either party wishes to end the transaction in • Oral Surgery Insurance Direct Billing Even if the property is vacant, and has been for weeks, it light of the damage done to the property, or if the seller is still the seller’s responsibility to maintain home insur- refuses to repair the roof prior to possession, contact a • Crowns & Bridgework 403-275-9255 ance on the property. lawyer for legal advice. • Teeth Whitening [email protected] As the buyer, you should make sure you arrange for your Monday-Thurs 8 am - 8 pm “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles By home insurance to begin on your possession day, even Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real Estate • Denturist on Site Friday 9 am - 3 pm Appointment if you aren’t moving in right away. As soon as you take Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the independent, Saturday 9 am - 4:30pm possession, insuring the property is your responsibility. non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We license, govern, and set the www.deerfootdentalcentre.ca If something such as a hail storm damages the prop- standards of practice for all real estate, mortgage brokerage, nd erty in the time between the seller accepting your offer and real estate appraisal professionals in Alberta. To submit a 2 Floor 225-971 64 Ave NE ... same building as Original Joe’s Restaurant and possession day, have your agent talk to the seller’s question, email [email protected]. *Denotes Prof. Corp.
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