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M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 3 IMPORTANT NUMBERS CONTENTS ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 6 MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION: EVENTS & NEWS Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 8 MLCA PRESCHOOL UPDATE ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES 12 MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION: ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 PROGRAMS 3130 16 St SW Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 15 SENIORS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Calgary, Alberta T2T 2P8 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 Phone:(403) 244-5411 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 16 THE CALGARY ASSOCIATION OF LIFELONG [email protected] | www.mardaloop.com LEARNERS (CALL) Delivered monthly to 8,200 households and businesses for Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 7 years! Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 17 THE MILITARY MUSEUMS EVENTS Editorial Submissions Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 18 MLCA FARMERS’ MARKET - 2017 SEASON! [email protected] ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 All editorial content must be submitted by the 15th of 19 MLCA VOLUNTEER COLUMN the month for the following month's publication. Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 Advertising Opportunities HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE 19 CHECK OUT MARDA LOOP’S CANADA 150-INSPIRED 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 PLANTER ART All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 the month for the following month’s publication. 20 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CSPACE KING EDWARD Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 - YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ARTS HUB Published by Great News Publishing Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Serving Calgary communities for 28 years 21 WHY NURSERY RHYMES ARE GREAT 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 FOR GROWING BRAINS - PART II in Calgary and surrounding areas. South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 South Health Campus 403-956-1111 #34-4550 112 Ave SE Calgary, AB OTHER 8 19 T2C 2K2 Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Check out our website: www.great-news.ca SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 City of Calgary 311 The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission Social Service Info & Referral 211 reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those 15 21 of Great News Publishing and Marda Loop Community Association. Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. Road Conditions – Calgary Great News Publishing and Marda Loop Community Association does not 511 endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of Weather Information any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654

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Festivities in August By Alex Bonyun

August is a great month to get out and experience art in our community for free! Whether it’s an outdoor festival, or an indoor celebration, there’s so much for you to see! Downtown you can take in Olympic Plaza on a warm Au- gust day with the Spaghetti Western Music Festival (Au- gust 20, noon - 9pm), Canada’s alt-country music festival, or celebrate Canada 150 with Happenings (August 18, 5 - Schools out for summer... and what a year we’ve had. As the old proverb goes: “It takes a village...” 9pm), the free visual art party with live music and creative activities inside Arts Commons. Another way to enjoy mu- We wish all of the MLCA preschool children a wonder- Thank you Marda Loop! sic outdoors this summer is at Calgary Reggaefest (August ful summer and our recent graduates a bright and rosy 17 - 19), a three-day festival in Shaw Millennium Park. future as they move onto kindergarten. Until next time, if you have any questions or comments about the preschool, feel free to email: preschooldirec- For anyone looking for a bit of theatricality in their Au- On behalf of the preschool committee, we’d like to thank [email protected] gust, the Calgary Fringe Festival (August 4 - 12) returns our brilliant teachers Mrs. O, Mrs. C and our teaching to Inglewood this year with a unique line-up of unex- About the MLCA Preschool assistant, Miss Britta, our parent volunteers, local busi- pected, unforgettable performances. Calgary Opera’s We are a community-based preschool off ering a cooper- nesses, community organizations and the many others Opera in the Village festival is making the move from ative and caring environment where children 3 to 4 years that have supported the preschool throughout the year. East Village to the newly unveiled Enmax Park with the old come together to learn and explore through age ap- hit show South Pacifi c (August 10 - 20, 8pm nightly). Some highlights from the year; music with Mellissa propriate play, activities, and materials. We are a parent- Hemsworth from Simple Harmonies, Yoga with Mia, our run cooperative and ask for parents to get involved by If you’re looking for a stroll through some of Calgary’s parents wine and cheese night supported by The Spring volunteering in class and through small administrative character neighbourhoods Inglewood’s Sunfest (August Bank Cheese Company, intergenerational sessions with or operational roles. 5) and Marda Loop’s Marda Gras Festival (August 13) are our Grand-Friends from the MLCA Seniors group, fi re sta- back again for another great year. tion visits, library sessions, community garden planting Set in the heart of the vibrant Marda Loop, our newly with Community Crop, class photography with Visual renovated, bright and cheerful preschool is positioned For something a little quieter with a slice of nature, the Hues and more. opposite the community centre, playground, ice-rink, li- Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival (August 12 - 13) is a brary, fi re hall, and community gardens. fun way to kick back on the banks of the Glenbow Res- ervoir and root for your favourite team! And, if you’ve never checked out Globalfest (August 15 - 26), Calgary’s Is your child struggling in school? Do you wonder what largest display of fi reworks is a fantastic way to enjoy to do next? music and culture from around the world, while being We assist you to understand learning strengths and wowed by a truly explosive display. weaknesses and ways to help. For a full list of Calgary’s festivals this August, indoor and CanLearn is a leader in services for ADHD and outdoor, you can visit calgaryherald.com/life/swerve/ learning disabilities. swerve-festival-guide-2017-august. Call or visit our website. This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts Commons www.canlearnsociety.ca | 403-686-9300 ext. 102 is home to six distinct performance venues.

8 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 9 MLCA Membership

Kids splashing in the outdoor pool on a hot day. A game of shinny on the local rink. A social MARDA LOOP COMMUNITIES gathering for seniors. These are just some of the great scenes brought to life by the Marda Loop Communities Association. Show your support for the great programming we all enjoy ASSOCIATION by purchasing or renewing your community association membership today. It’s an easy and 3130 – 16 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2T 4G7 • www.mardaloop.com • Phone: 403-244-5411 • Fax: 403-228-3643 affordable way to show your commitment to the neighbourhood.

EXECUTIVE • support the great programming we all enjoy President Tom Rosettis [email protected] Vice President Stuart Preston [email protected] • have a voice in the affairs and direction of the MLCA Secretary Jeff Pasche [email protected] • receive advance notice of special events and programming Treasurer Doug Fraser [email protected] • accessqualify to for member special offersonly events and discounts and programs from local merchants Past President Anne Kaufmann [email protected] DIRECTORS Events Lisa Conboy [email protected] Buy or Renew Your Membership Today! Marketing Felicity Aston [email protected] Pool Matt Wilson [email protected] Get your membership online at mardaloop.com or send the form below to the MLCA hall. Volunteers Catherine Fraser [email protected] Farmers’ Market Shawn McDonald [email protected] Preschool Alicia Tropak [email protected] Sustainability Thana Boonlert [email protected] MLCA Membership Form Planning & Development Lauren Makar [email protected] Rentals Tony Norman [email protected] First Name: $15 Individual Mobility Andrea Joyce [email protected] Membership Andrea Langfeldt [email protected] Last Name: Seniors Heather Bhatty [email protected] Street Address: $25 Family Director at Large Kath Orr [email protected] Postal Code: Director at Large Keltie Bilkoski [email protected] $10 Senior Director at Large Kelly Plourde [email protected] Telephone: VOLUNTEERS Indulge Event Coordinator Emily Scherman [email protected] Email: I’d like to volunteer Source Newsletter Editor Stephanie McCarthy [email protected] Wine Night Coordinator Jane Maduke [email protected] Please make cheque payable to “Marda Loop Communities Association”. STAFF Mail to or drop off at 3130 - 16 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 4G7 Program Manager James Spragins [email protected] Farmer’s Market Manager Andrea Toth [email protected] Hall Rentals Manager Brenda Preston [email protected] Accountant Karen Murphy [email protected] www.mardaloop.com/membership

10 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 11 MLCA PROGRAMS BRACES · INVISALIGN

Dr. Andrew Chen South Calgary Outdoor Pool Now Playgroup Mondays swimmers stroke ability, endurance, and confidence Certified Specialist in Orthodontics 0-4 year olds through coaching and training. Although the club is Open 9:30am – 11:00am recreational, the focus is on competitive swimming South Calgary Outdoor Pool (SCOP) has opened its Every Monday from September 11 to January 22, 2018 skills (i.e. speed, efficiency, and endurance) making our doors for the 2017 season. (weather co-operating of Cost: $125/family course). As always we will be offering Red Cross swim- club attractive for youth looking to “springboard” into a Please note, this is a PARENTED session. Parents/Guard- more competitive club in the future. MLCA membership ming lessons for all ages, and pool rentals for birthday ians are required to remain on site for the duration of parties, staff functions, and BBQs. is required to register in this program. the program. The program runs from Sept. 2017 – April 2018 For more information, please contact Emily Matlo: pool- Playgroup Tuesdays Mondays: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm [email protected] or visit our website at www. 0-4 year olds Cost:$300/swimmer mardaloop.com 9:30am – 11:00am Swimming Lesson Registration Every Tuesday from September 12 to January 23, 2018 Babysitters Registry MLCA and South Calgary Outdoor Pool(SCOP) is proud Cost: $125/family to offer a variety of Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Out- Please note, this is a PARENTED session. Parents/Guard- This service is available to all Marda Loop Communi- door Pool this summer. ians are required to remain on site for the duration of ties Association (MLCA) members with current active Lessons run weekly Monday-Friday in the mornings. the program. memberships. Both the babysitters and the interested Cost: $48-$55 depending on the level. Playgroup Wednesdays families must have valid memberships. Individuals For more information please visit www.mardaloop.com 0-4 year olds aged 11-17 will require a parent/guardian’s signature for more information. 9:30am – 11:00am on the waiver form (available by emailing programs@ Every Wednesday from September 13 to January 24, mardaloop.com) all sitters’ names published are re- Summer Yoga at the MLCA 2018 quired to have a valid babysitter training certificate Yoga at the MLCA moves at a beginner to intermediate Cost: $125/family (regardless of age). pace, and drop-in classes are $12.50/class Please note, this is a PARENTED session. Parents/Guard- The Marda Loop Communities Association and its Board Tuesday Night Yoga with Sophie ians are required to remain on site for the duration of of Directors will not be pre-screening / sanctioning / 7:00pm-8:00pm the program. July 4 - August 29 Playgroup Thursdays verifying any credentials for those using this service. Cost: $115/non-member, $90/member 0-4 year olds The employer takes on full responsibility of interview- 9:30am – 11:00am ing and hiring the babysitters. The parents of the baby- Playgroup Returns in The Fall! Every Thursday from September 14 to January 25, 2018 sitters are responsible for screening the prospective No Referral Needed Registration for our Fall Playgroup is now open. Play- Cost: $125/family employer of their child. Flexible Payment Plans group is a Marda Loop Community program which Please note, this is a PARENTED session. Parents/Guard- The list of babysitter’s names will not be published in offers a playful environment for children and their care- ians are required to remain on site for the duration of our community journal or on our website. It will be Call 587-353-5667 givers. Enjoy a variety of toys and meet other children the program. provided to interested families upon request once ac- from the neighborhood. For infants and children up to www.MLBRACES.com tive membership status is confirmed. Please email pro- 4 years. Four groups to choose from: Monday, Tuesday, Marda Loop Swim Club 2017-18 [email protected] if you have any questions and Wednesday, or Thursday. MLCA membership is required Join our recreational, non-competitive club for swim- to receive the registry. #330, 3425 – 22nd Street SW to register in this program. mers, ages 7 to 18 years. Our goal is to improve each

12 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 1 3 SAFE & SOUND SENIORS IN THE LOOP

Backyard Play Safety Update on the Seniors in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to en- Loop “Grandfriends” Project courage parents and caregivers to ensure their back- Around the holiday season in 2015, 3 enthusiastic LANDSCAPING yard play areas are made safe for children. Although members of the MLCA Board (the MLCA preschool direct supervision is the best method to reduce the CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED director and one of the directors at large at the time chance of injury, ensure your play equipment in your as well as the seniors director), got together to create We specialize in all yard is in good repair and is suitable for the age and skill a social group of volunteer Seniors to facilitate inter- forms of landscape of the children using it. Check play equipment often; generational relationships with the preschoolers of and Construction replace or repair any worn or broken parts. Set up play our community. This initiative was intended mainly · Custom Decks equipment over top a 9-inch layer of shock-absorbing to share talents and resources with diff erent genera- · Fences material such as sand, wood chips, or pea gravel which tions through planned activities. · Retaining Walls extends 6 feet out in all directions from the play area. · Irrigation Since the spring of 2016, a small team of volunteer · Stamped and Water hazards seniors have been keeping this experimental project Exposed Concrete • Drowning contributes to unintentional injury-related alive by reading stories for an hour each month to the · Affordable Custom death among children ages one to four; preschoolers in both the morning and afternoon ses- Landscape Plans • Children can drown in just a few centimetres of water if · Bulk Topsoil Deliveries sions. The class teacher selects the books to be read it covers their mouth and nose; · Through Tip Top Soil and a reading corner is set up for the kids to drop in • Ensure all backyard swimming pools are fenced. The and listen to a story of their choice. fence must be at least 1.8 metres (*) high and have a self-latching, self-closing, lockable gate. (*Alberta In addition, this year, one of the seniors led a simple GOT A PLAN? Building Code) craft session for the children to prepare greeting AFFORDABLE CUSTOM LANDSCAPE PLANS cards for Mothers’ Day, while another Senior led a Lawn and garden tools similar session for Fathers’ Day. • Keep young children away from outdoor power equip- ment; That these activities have continued shows that the • Serious burns may result from touching hot engine “Grandfriends” project (the name started as a sugges- surfaces; tion by the initial trio and has since stuck!) has been • Ensure that all sharp tools, fuel, chemicals, and other benefi cial and satisfying to all concerned. hazardous substances are stored in a secure, locked area. A simple latch may not be suffi cient. This success is thanks to the cooperation of the class teacher, Mrs. Sandi Oelhaupl and to the following Insect bites and stings volunteer seniors: Freddy Taylor, Connie Grant, Cam • Minimize the risk of attracting insects by not wearing and Amanda Reid, Diane Martel, Christa Wadsworth, strong perfumes or scented lotions; Shirley Bowtell and to guest volunteer Helen Gurnsey • Avoid wearing brightly coloured clothing outdoors; who led the Mothers’ Day craft. • Consider destroying or relocating hives and nests situ- It would be great if more seniors from our community ated near your home; Hope everyone is having a safe and happy summer! If you could volunteer an hour of their time each month so • To avoid injury through inadvertently stepping on a are a 55 or older resident in our community, you are most that we could introduce program enhancements in stinging insect always wear footwear outdoors; welcome to attend our events and meetings. We hope the future. We could then increase the frequency that • If your child has received an ‘EpiPen, Junior’ prescrip- that you will, if you have not already, buy an annual mem- we read stories or we could plant a garden or assist tion from your physician (for anaphylactic reactions bership which costs just $10 a year! We look forward to with crafts, etc. All that is required is a simple police only) ensure they understand when and how to use it; having you join us. • If your child experiences a severe reaction to an in- clearance and you will be added in our roster when Free Estimates 403.256.9282 sect sting, or other environmental cause, seek medical the school reopens. Please come forward and contact Heather Bhatty, Coordinator “Seniors in the Loop” www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca attention, or call 9-1-1. me on the email below for further details. [email protected]

14 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 1 5 THE CALGARY ASSOCIATION OF LIFELONG LEARNERS (CALL) THE MILITARY MUSEUMS

World Events Discussion Group All meetings are held at the Marda Loop Community CHRIS Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month DAVIS This World Events Discussion Group focuses on inter- from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Here are the dates: national world events and related background issues. WARD 8 • Aug. 02 and 16 Members seek to broaden their knowledge and under- • Sept. 06 and 20 standing about events and trends worldwide. The at- • Oct. 04 and 18 mosphere is friendly and informal. • Nov. 01 and 15 Each member presents twice a year on a world events • Dec. 06 and 20 topic for 30 minutes during the fi rst hour of the meet- To register, or for more information, please contact fa- ing. This is by followed by open discussion. Relevant cilitator David Sheridan at: [email protected]. To articles are circulated prior to the meeting. During participate you must be a member of CALL or a member the second hour, members present shorter topics on of the Marda Loop Community Association. a range of current world issues. Members read widely, keep abreast of recent world events in order to be able The Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) is to participate in discussion and are able to confi dently a dynamic member-led, not-for-profi t organization. The Military Museums Events As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, come out and speak in public. http://calgarylifelonglearners.ca celebrate some of our nation’s rich history. The Military Museums and its partners are proud to present “War Stories 1917”, a special exhibit in our Founders Gallery. This exhibit looks at stories from our young nations IN YOUR COMMUNITY most important battles - Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele and Hill 70. Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association Outdoor home improvement Read stories about soldiers and their experiences at Women’s English & Social Group these battles and see some important artifacts that hold project on your mind? Canada’s history within them. Alongside these artifacts – Meet your Neighbours and Planning on building a garage, expanding your deck are local artists Jason Baerg and Adrian Stimson who Practice English! or maybe installing a hot tub? You might be wonder- have created special aboriginal art for our exhibit. Lo- ing what permits do I require? How long it will take? cal artist and photographer Dianne Bos has a series of Improve your spoken English and meet new women in Or what bylaw and code considerations do I need to photos to capture the battlefi elds and their appearance your community with the New Friends and Neighbour- know about? today to compliment the stories told. hood Groups program. Our Marda Loop group meets every Wednesday from 10:00am – noon. Before you pay for materials, hire a contractor or do This unique collaboration includes artifacts from all over it yourself, let The City help guide you on permitting including some special items on loan from the Imperial We meet once a week for 2 hours to practice English, and inspection requirements. We know the process War Museum in London England. This exhibit is on until make new friends and have fun! can be confusing, but we’re here to help answer your August 27 and is included with your admission price. No cost, no immigration requirements and no minimum questions to ensure your project meets Alberta’s safety English level necessary. Free childcare provided for chil- codes and city bylaws. For more information, follow us on Facebook @themili- dren 6 months to 6 years old. Come visit us at 3818 14A tarymuseums or on Instagram @tmm_yyc and twitter @ MRU Preschool has Visit calgary.ca/myhome for answers regarding our Street SW (River Park Church basement). TMM_yyc most popular outdoor home improvement projects, or For additional information contact Debra Colley at give us a call directly. The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta located at Spaces Available! [email protected] or 403-444-1752 4520 Crowchild Trail SW is the largest tri-service muse- Give your child the best possible start in a quality Planning Services Centre um in Western Canada and the second largest military Debra Colley, Program Coordinator child centred environment. Ages 3-5 403-268-5311 New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups museum in Canada. The Military Museums is supported Monday to Friday Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association by The Military Museums Foundation, a non-profi t orga- Contact 403-440-6410 Phone: 403-444-1752 • Email: [email protected] 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. nization that develops and delivers Alberta curriculum- Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com calgary.ca/myhome based education programs. For More Information

16 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 1 7 MLCA FARMERS’ MARKET 2017 SEASON! MLCA VOLUNTEER COLUMN Check out Marda Loop’s The Marda Loop Farmers’ Market runs each Satur- “Volunteers do not necessarily have the day morning from 9am - 1pm until the Thanksgiving time; they just have the heart” Canada 150-Inspired weekend, rain, shine or snow! Come enjoy a warm -Elizabeth Andrew and festive open-air farmers’ market in the heart of Planter Art the community. Opportunities: Farmers’ Market – Our MLCA Farmer’s The Marda Loop Business Im- Get to know local farmers, makers and artisans and Market opened on Saturday, June 3 provement Area, in conjunction shop for just-picked produce, farm-fresh eggs and at 9:00 am with blue skies and a record with artist team DDM Connec- cheese, local meats, home-made baking, preserves, attendance. The market will run ev- tive, is celebrating Canada’s and artisan-made wares. Meet friends and neigh- ery Saturday morning from now until 150th by refurbishing the area’s bours to feast on fabulous food truck fare for brunch Thanksgiving. We are looking for any planter boxes with images or lunch, savour a hot or cold-brew Monogram Cof- interested community members to help from Alberta’s 1867 landscape fee, and enjoy live music while your children have out at our “Welcome to the Market” ta- by contemporary landscape fun in our kids-zone. ble. We will provide all the information painter Melissa McKinnon, Pop by the MLCA Welcome Booth to pick up a Market you need. Just bring your smile!! Inter- printed in vinyl and wrapped Passport and get it stamped each week for a chance ested in lending a helping hand to the around the planters. There was to win a fantastic Harvest Basket fi lled with fantas- Market, contact Catherine at volunteer@ a community planting of native tic fi nds from our market vendors just in time for mardaloop.com. Alberta plants into the boxes on Thanksgiving. June 17. Potential Movie in the Park Event – What’s Hot for August at the Market? Come celebrate the Community Asso- DDM Connective is an artistic Taber Corn, Field Stone Fruit Wine on ice, Peaches ciation’s 60th Anniversary with a Movie collaboration between artists and plums from the Apple Lady, Blue Mountain Bio- in the Park night in September. We are Melissa McKinnon, Dave Ma- dynamic Farms Sausages and ribs on the grill, tangy looking for a few interested people to cLeod and Dawn VandeSchoot. Krauts and refreshing Kombucha, apricots, green help organize this special event. Please DDM Connective seeks to beans, beautiful beets, zucchini, garden tomatoes let Catherine know ASAP if you are inter- create contemporary, site- • September 9: MLCA 60th Birthday Community Party and so much more!2017 Market Special Event ested at [email protected]. specifi c public art experiences • October 7: Thanksgiving Market Schedule that utilize collaborative and That’s the Volunteer News for this socially engaged experiences • August 2: Canada FOOD Day We can’t wait to see you at the market! Visit us at www. month. Want to get involved in your between artists and communi- • August 26: featuring Toronto singer/songwriter Gil- mardaloop.com or on Facebook: facebook.com/ neighbourhood – email me at volun- ties. The Marda Loop BIA works lian Nicola from 10am - noon mardaloopfarmersmarket [email protected] to improve and promote the • September 2: Back-To-School Kids Day! Bike Deco- Marda Loop business district All inquiries and questions can be sent to: Catherine Fraser, Director of Volunteers rating & Parade [email protected] and neighbourhood.

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24 August 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities M A R D A L O O P I August 2017 2 5 CALGARY PRIDE PARADE YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS SAFE & SOUND 3. Fire pits must NOT be under any trees, branches, 6 AVE. AND 6 ST. SW plants or other materials that can catch fi re. SEPTEMBER 3, NOON  1:30 4. All fi res in your fi re pit must be kept to a reasonable The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most AT A GLANCE... Backyard Fire Safety tips from size; 1 metre high and wide. colourful celebrations of the year! 5. A mesh screen or “spark guard” is now required in More info: calgarypride.ca. The Market on Stephen Avenue – Tuesdays until your Calgary Fire Department order to reduce the spread of embers. The open- Photo by JMacPherson Sept. 5, 11 am – 5 pm Enjoying a recreational fi re in your backyard can be a ings of the mesh must not be greater than 1.24 cm. Bring your enviro bags and coolers! You’ll fi nd up to 60 great way to spend a summers evening. Here are some 6. Only burn clean, dry fi rewood. vendors; from fresh food (produce, breads, pastries, etc) Safety and bylaw considerations for you. 7. Do Not Burn: spices, sauces, treats, art, fashion, jewelry and so much • Wood that is painted, treated or contains glue or resin • Always confi rm that a Fire Ban is not in eff ect before more! Found on Stephen Avenue between 1 Street East • Wet or green/fresh cut wood starting a fi re for recreational purposes. and 2 Street West. More info: [email protected]. • Yard waste (cut grass or leaves) • Fires may only be burned in fi re pits between 10 a.m. • Garbage Honens Festival – Various Venues, Sept. 7 – Sept. 10 and 1 a.m. • Rubber or plastic The award-winning Honens Festival returns for a Rules for Fire Pits: • Furniture four-day festival of music with a side of maple syrup! 1. Backyard fi re pits should be built into the ground, 8. Always have a way to extinguish the fi re in the CIRCLE THE WAGONS To mark Canada’s 150th birthday, this celebration on brick or stone, or in a fi re-proof container. Porta- event of an emergency. Easy options are having 3951 TRASIMENE CRESCENT SW of piano showcases some of the country’s brightest ble fi re pits may be used on a deck as long as they your watering hose or a bucket of water nearby. SEPTEMBER 9, 11 AM  11 PM classical music stars alongside Honens Laureates sit on brick or stone, and not directly on your 9. All fi res in your fi re pit must never be left unattended. This year’s traveling carnival of local food, beer, through innovative performance projects and dynamic wooden deck. Always refer to the Fire pit manufac- 10. Aside from safety considerations, not following music, art and performers will be proudly hosted community concerts. More info: honens.com. turer for approved fi r pit locations. these rules can lead to fi nes of $500, $1000 or at Currie. Currie boasts Canadian Pride, and to help 2. Fire pits must be at least two metres away from even $5000. further amplify the celebratory energy from Canada’s Beakerhead – Various Locations, Sept. 13 – Sept. 17 your property line, house, garage, or fence. For more information go to Calgary.ca/fi re. 150th anniversary. More info: circlethewagons.ca. One of the world’s most original spectacles of art, science and engineering, will erupt this September when the fourth annual Beakerhead hits Calgary. Look for mechanical creatures, multi-story art installations, famous and soon-to-be famous scientists and inventors, and performances by people and machines. The dose of quirky spectacle will include more than 65 events. More info: beakerhead.com. Techstock 2017 - 3553 31 Street NW, Sept. 14 This is an annual event hosting 30+ start-up companies and researchers who showcase their innovations to YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES STEPHEN AVENUE AND OLYMPIC PLAZA the public. This year they explore how technology SEPTEMBER 19 and social innovations are making a profound impact Hundreds of men and women will step onto Stephen on our society and driving change in areas such as Ave. in high heels to show their support for women sustainability, health, education, gender equality and children who are victims of family violence. More and more. More info: innovatecalgary.com/events/ info: walkamile.ca. techstock/ Railway Days – Heritage Park, Sept. 23 - 24 There is fun for the whole family at Railway Days! As one of the few sites in North America with two steam locomotives, our trains take centre stage for two days with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibits. More info: heritagepark.ca.

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Summer is festival season in Calgary! I look forward to The Dream We Form By Being Together centres on the I hope you and your families are enjoying the summer where we chatted about $25 a day daycare and the spending time in my community attending the many theme of reconciliation and emerges from the aware- months and taking advantage of the many great op- construction of the new Calgary Cancer Centre and the events that make our warm summer days and nights so ness that art can play a central role in the process. portunities we have as Albertans to enjoy the outdoors! SW Ring Road. This month I will have a booth at Marda special. Gras on Sunday, August 13. Drawing from indigenous practices and understand- I want to begin by thanking each and every one of you I hope to see you at Marda Gras Street Festival on ings, the show seeks to rebalance colonial narratives for joining me for my annual Stampede Breakfast on I want to hear from you about how our work is making Sunday, August 13th from 10am to 5pm. Marda Gras is within the much larger story of this place we now call July 9 at the Glenbrook Community Association. It was your lives better, one pragmatic step at a time, and I a FREE family-friendly event that attracts over 35,000 Canada. amazing to see so many from across our community out will continue to visit you where you live. To date, I have visitors from all over Calgary. This year the streets of enjoining the day. A special shout-out to the 40 or so reached over 50% of Calgary Currie residents and have The exhibition is a free, non-ticketed event open in the Marda Loop will celebrate the festival’s 33rd year in the volunteers who came together to serve over 1000 pan- chatted with hundreds of you on your doorsteps who Borealis Gallery until October 1, 2017. community. The festival includes live music, dance and cakes, sausages, and hash browns to Stampede goers. are pleased with how the Alberta Government has in- cultural performances, a fun kid’s area, unique shopping Visit www.assembly.ab.ca/visitorcentre for more details. While were also joined by many New Democrat MLAs vested, rather than cut, its way to economic recovery. and lots of great food! Please stop by my booth; I would and Ministers from across the province - I would like to My goal is to have completed this task by the time the love to hear what is on your mind. For more information I hope to see you at one of the many events taking place single out for thanks, my colleague - Jessica Littlewood legislature reconvenes in the fall - so do keep watch for visit http://www.mardagras.ca/. in and around Calgary-Elbow. My offi ce will be open (MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville) - for doing such a visit from your MLA in the days and weeks ahead. throughout the summer. We can be reached at calgary. a fi ne job with the colour commentary during the wiener Calgary Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, Septem- [email protected] or by phone at 403-252-0346. dog races! Congratulations to the winning hounds! ber 3rd from noon to 1:30pm. I’ve been proud to walk in the parade in the past to show my unwavering support Summer also means long days and plenty of sun- for the LGBTQ community and the advocates who con- light. That is why I am proud that our government has tinue to work for inclusivity and acceptance. 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Experienced, cost effective 6 9 1 and practical advice, representation This year, in addition to hosting the fi reworks compe- The longer days do not mean an end to the important and counsel to meet tition from August 15th to 26th, GlobalFest is hosting 8 4 1 2 work of hearing from constituents like you. That is why your legal needs a FREE human rights forum from August 8th to 12th at you will continue to see me at your community events, the Calgary Public Library’s John Dutton Theatre (616 Insurance Disputes - Small Business 5 1 3 both large and small. I know my team works very hard Macleod Trail SE). This year’s topics are focused around Employment Issues - General Litigation to keep me up to date about what is happening across UNESCO’s Coalition of Municipalities against Racism 6 5 9 our riding, but it is impossible for us to know all that is Peter B. McLaws and Discrimination. Details on the events can be found going on in every corner of Calgary Currie all the time. on GlobalFest’s website at http://www.globalfest.ca/. Barrister & Solicitor 7 5 6 9 So please do not hesitate to contact me if you are host- (403) 710-3712 Visiting the Legislature ing an event that you would like me to attend. 3 1 7 5 The Borealis Gallery on the grounds of the Legislature In July, Calgary Bow MLA Deborah Drever and I spent COME VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE! presents a brand-new exhibition. an afternoon in the Off -Leash Dog Park in Edworthy www.mclawslaw.cca FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 30

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Before I get into this month’s newsletter I wanted to make year and a half (a total of $4.3 billion). This is larger than sure you received an invitation to my annual BBQ on Sep- the last fi ve years combined. tember 10th – which will be held at Sunalta Hall (1627 10 You can see all of the projects invested in by Infrastruc- Ave SW). ture Canada online here: http://www.infrastructure. We’ll be there from 11 am to 1 pm, fl ipping burgers and gc.ca/map-carte/ab-eng.html saying hello to our neighbours. If you’re interested we also have an RSVP page online on my website at www. By investing in green infrastructure, we get people home KentHehrMP.ca which will give us a heads up if you’re at- to their families faster, cleaner communities, and more tending so my team can plan on how many burgers to inclusive, aff ordable cities. prepare. And by investing in aff ordable housing we can begin to WHAT: MP Kent Hehr’s Summer BBQ take on the issue of homelessness and poverty – a con- WHERE: Sunalta Hall – 1627—10 Ave SW versation that the federal government has been notice- WHEN: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM able absent in the last ten years.

Next, I wanted to talk for a moment today on the subject With our new National Housing Strategy, the $11.2 bil- of infrastructure investment. Our government is commit- lion highlighted in Budget 2017, and the important ted to investing in fl ood mitigation, aff ordable housing, work we are doing to cut homelessness in half, and take public transportation, and places where communities 500,000 families out of housing need, we are well on our come together (like community centres or hockey rinks). way to creating more inclusive communities. We were elected on a commitment to invest in infra- As always, you can contact my offi ce by email at kent. structure and these long-term economic generators for [email protected] or by phone at 403-244-1880. My offi ce communities. is located at 950 6 Ave SW and my door is always open Just as one example, Infrastructure Canada funding to to you. You can follow my work in Parliament online and Did you know that your Alberta has received more funds for projects in the last sign up for my e-newsletter at www.KentHehrMP.ca. Medicine Shoppe pharmacist can prescribe for many conditionsWhy wait? that used to requireAt The a doctor’s Medicine visit? Shoppe COMMUNITY Why wait? 2 8 4 1 9 6 5 3 7 • coldget sores your prescription• mild acne filled quickly. ANNOUNCEMENTS •At diaper The dermatitis Medicine• nailShoppe fungal infections 1 5 3 2 4 7 6 8 9 •get oralTransferring thrushyour prescription your prescription• UTI filled is easy. quickly. Ask us how! Deadline – 1st of each month for • eye irritation • travel consultations Transferring your prescription is easy. Ask us how! 6 7 9 3 5 8 1 2 4 Dawn Juristy, BSP • canker sore • seasonal allergies the next month’s publication Pharmacist Owner 3 4 6 8 2 5 7 9 1 • insect bites • and much more! Contact [email protected] Dawn Juristy, BSP  Pharmacist2026 - 33rd Owner Avenue SW Ask you pharmacist for more details. Free announcements: lost/found, household items for 7 9 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 Calgary,Dawn ABJuristy, T2T BSP1Z4 sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. P: (403)Pharmacist 475-8878 Owner Accu-Pak Immunizations Medication Free Diabetes Accu-PakBubble Immunizations& Injections Medication ReviewsFree DeliveryCOMEDiabetes BY Products &  Forty word limit 5 1 2 6 7 9 3 4 8 2026Monday - 33rd to Avenue Friday: SW10:00 am - 6:00 pm PharmacistsBubblePackaging & Injections whoReviews care.Delivery ServiceProducts & Services Calgary,Saturday:2026 AB - T2T33rd 10:00 Avenue1Z4 am - 2:00SW pm Packaging Service Services P: (403)SundaysCalgary, 475-8878 & ABHolidays: T2T 1Z4 Closed WE FOUND A PINK, GIRL’S BIKE (older child, may- 4 6 5 9 1 3 8 7 2 P: (403) 475-8878 We offer FREE Off Street Parking! COME BY COME BY be 8-12yrs) on Weds, June 28 beside the Dr. Oakley MondayMonday to Friday: to Friday: 10:00 10:00 am am - -6:00 6:00 pm PharmacistsPharmacists who who care. care. 8 2 7 5 6 4 9 1 3 Saturday:Saturday: 10:00 10:00 am am- 2:00 - 2:00 pm pm school fi eld in Altadore. We can be contacted at 403- SundaysSundays & Holidays: & Holidays: Closed Closed We offer FREE Off Street Parking! 240-9136. We offer FREE Off Street Parking! 9 3 1 7 8 2 4 6 5

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