FEBRUARY 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,300 HOUSEHOLDS ROSS-CHARACTER THE OFFICIAL ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! June 13 and 14 Deerfoot Inn & Casino One of the most impactful things you can do for the Rosscarrock Community Association is to volunteer for our casino. No experience necessary, as all training is provided. All volunteers are entitled to a complimentary hot meal while working, and refreshments and snacks are also provided. Please contact [email protected] for more information. CONTENTS

5 ROSSCARROCK YOUTH!

6 WHY BUY A MEMBERSHIP?

7 REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA: ASK CHARLES

8 REAL ESTATE UPDATE

9 COUNCILLOR EVAN WOOLLEY’S REPORT

10 TAKE ON WELLNESS: SUPPORTING A FRIEND WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

11 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT

11 MY BABYSITTERS LIST

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4 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities ROSSCARROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 EXECUTIVE Hanna Oh President Terry Paukstat Vice-President Carrie Akister Secretary Rosscarrock Luke Petan Treasurer COMMUNITY CONTACTS James Runge Neighbourhood Partnership Youth! Coordinator Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? james.runge@calgary.ca 403-476-7171 Join the Rosscarrock Youth Volunteer Group. Lemlem Haile Community Social Worker • Learn leadership skills [email protected] • Develop practical experience while giving back to your com- 403-221-4576 • 403-880-6045 munity. Evan Woolley City Councillor-Ward 8 • Meet other youth in your community. [email protected] Here is what one youth said about their experience: 403-268-2431 “I recommend all youth who are passionate about bringing change in this world, helping, building references, gaining ex- New Office Hours periences and building opportunities for themselves and those around them to get involved in their community in any way they As of January 1, our office hours will be: can. Being involved in even the simplest way possible can have Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm a major impact on someone’s life and open new doors for your- Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 pm self. I am beyond thankful for Rosscarrock and the memories I’ve Friday, 11:00 to 5:30 pm built through volunteering in this community.”

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Ask Charles I heard that if someone calls themselves a “con- tractor,” they don’t need to have a licence to pro- property manager, they must also provide a Certified vide property management services. Is that true? Criminal Record Check to RECA prior to receiving a li- cence, and there are ongoing education requirements. No, that’s not true. The truth is it doesn’t matter what a If a property owner is working with a licensed property person calls themselves. If they are providing property manager, they have the added protection of the Con- management services and they are not the owner of the sumer Compensation Fund. The Fund compensates property or an employee of the owner, they require a consumers who suffer a financial loss as a result of fraud, licence from the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). breach of trust, or a failure to disburse or account for The Real Estate Act, which RECA administers, defines money held in trust by an industry member in connec- property management as: tion with a real estate trade, mortgage deal, or property 1. leasing, negotiating, approving or offering to lease, management services. negotiate or approve a lease or rental of real estate; If you work with an unlicensed property manager, and 2. collecting or offering or attempting to collect money the property manager disappears and takes rental pay- payable for the use of real estate; ments or damage deposits with them, your only re- 3. holding money received in connection with a lease or course is through the courts. rental of real estate; and 4. advertising, negotiating or any other act, directly or As a property owner, you’re not required to hire some- indirectly for the purpose of furthering the activities one to manage your rental or investment property, but described in items 1-3. if you do, take steps to protect yourself. Ensure that the company and individual you hire are licensed to pro- Licensed property managers can find suitable tenants, vide property management services in Alberta. You can deal with nuisance tenants, draft lease agreements, check if someone is licensed through RECA’s website at and regularly inspect and maintain property on behalf www.reca.ca. of a property owner. It is up to property managers and the property owners to negotiate the specific tasks the “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles property manager will provide, but ultimately, before Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real providing property management services, the property Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the manager needs a licence. independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We license, Property manager licensing provides vital protection govern, and set the standards of practice for all real estate, for property owners. Individuals must complete com- mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals prehensive education before becoming licensed as a in Alberta. To submit a question, email [email protected].

ROSSCARROCK I FEBRUARY 2020 7 SAFE & SOUND February Is Heart Month Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if someone experiences these? Know- ing, may make the difference between life and death. Recognizing and responding immediately to the warn- ing signs of a potential heart attack may significantly improve survival and recovery. February is Heart Month: Rosscarrock Real Estate Update take the time to be heart safe and learn how you can reduce your risk. Last 12 Months Rosscarrock Common signs of a heart attack MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update (Any, or all, of these signs and symptoms may occur) Average Asking Price Average Sold Price • Chest discomfort described as simply a mild pressure up to a ‘crushing’ pain; may also be ‘squeezing’ or a December 2019 $0 $0 ‘heavy’ sensation; November 2019 $539,900 $522,500 • Discomfort may move to the shoulders, arm, neck, or jaw; October 2019 $599,900 $592,500 • May include shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea September 2019 $574,900 $560,000 / vomiting. August 2019 $0 $0 • Signs may vary person to person and can differ be- July 2019 $524,900 $494,000 tween men, women and the elderly. June 2019 $529,000 $492,000 Heart attack Risk Factors May 2019 $579,900 $558,000 • Obesity* April 2019 $709,900 $680,000 • Sedentary lifestyle* March 2019 $0 $0 • Smoking* February 2019 $0 $0 • High cholesterol* January 2019 $510,000 $500,000 • Age / gender • Family history Last 12 Months Rosscarrock Speak with your doctor about how to treat your modifi- MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update able (*) risk factors and learn to be heart safe. No. New Properties No. Properties Sold What to do when seconds count December 2019 1 0 • Call 9-1-1, immediately. Early treatment can greatly re- November 2019 4 3 duce heart damage and be the difference between life October 2019 1 1 and death; September 2019 1 2 • Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives. Paramedics August 2019 5 0 can provide oxygen, start an intravenous and perform July 2019 1 4 an electrocardiogram (ECG); • Paramedics can also administer important June 2019 3 1 medication(s) in the early minutes of a heart attack to May 2019 4 4 lessen heart damage; April 2019 3 5 • During transport, EMS will share information with the March 2019 3 0 hospital so that definitive treatment can begin imme- February 2019 2 0 diately upon arrival; January 2019 3 2 • Take a CPR / AED course. Training is widely available from many reputable organizations. It’s easy and could To view more detailed information that comprise the above make a significant difference in the outcome of some- MLS averages please visit rck.mycalgary.com one experiencing a heart attack.

8 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Councillor, Ward 8 Evan Woolley P.O. Box 2100, Station M BUSINESS Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 2M5 403-268-2430 CLASSIFIEDS For business classified ad rates call Great News Media at 403-720-0762 or Winter Is Fun, but Make Sure You Stay Safe! [email protected] Every year 25-30 Canadians die in ice-related incidents, and countless others fall through ice, often having a PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing close brush with death! experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe- cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. Here are some helpful tips to help you stay safe: BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class • Always stay a safe distance back from riverbanks and service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount. lakeshores to avoid accidentally falling through the ice. • Don’t walk on ice-covered bodies of water, including ACUMEN APPLIANCE REPAIR: Locally based company. storm ponds. It’s difficult to assess the thickness of the Home appliances repair and installation, lint vent clean- ice and whether it can hold the weight of a person or ing. All kinds and makes: stoves/ovens/ranges, fridges, animal. freezers, washers/dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, trash • If a person or an animal falls through the ice into water, compactors. Flexible hours, evening and weekend visits call 9-1-1. Don’t try to rescue them yourself. Encourage are available. Discounts for senior customers. Call at 587- them to kick, pull themselves up onto the ice and roll, 997-4824 or e-mail [email protected]. rather than walk, towards the shore. • When skating outdoors, only skate on open ice surfaces NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media- specifically designated for skating like City of Calgary or tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and community rinks. conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be If you fall through the ice: neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403- • Stay calm, try to keep your head out of the water and 269-2707. control your breathing. • Try to pull yourself up onto the ice and onto your stom- DISCOVER 55+ SUPPORTIVE LIVING AT THE NEW ach then, roll towards the shore, where the ice may be WESTVIEW IN GLAMORGAN: By Silvera. Feel wel- thicker. come in this comfortable, refreshed community. Enjoy • If you can’t get out of the water in less than 10 minutes, chef-inspired meals, weekly housekeeping and active stop kicking and trying to pull yourself out, and anchor programs. Exciting renovations are underway, includ- yourself to the ice shelf. Continue to call for help. ing two beautiful common areas. Secure your new stu- dio, one- or two-bedroom suite now. Priced below the If you witness a person falling through the ice stay back, commercial alternatives. Find out more from Terry at do not go onto the ice. Call 9-1-1. 403.604.0340 or [email protected] today.

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• Build confidence. Identify your friend’s abilities and strengths, build on them, and encourage your friend to do their best. • Give compliments. Compliments help us to remember the positives in our lives, especially when times get tough. • Give and accept support • Manage stress. Help your friend to learn what stresses them and how they can manage it in healthy ways before it overwhelms them. • Deal with moods. Support your Do you have a friend who just things that don’t seem to be a big friend to find safe and construc- doesn’t seem to be their usual deal to you or others. tive ways to talk about negative self? Something about them has • Their eating habits have feelings, such as anger or sadness. changed, and you’re wondering changed—they avoid hanging Sports, writing (keeping a journal), what’s going on? out at lunchtime or make excuses painting, dancing, making crafts, Loved ones can be the first to no- as to why they’re not eating. are all good ways to help deal with tice changes in a friend. It may be • They’re always tired or complain difficult emotions. a change in mood, certain behav- they aren’t sleeping well. • Encourage your friend to do iours, or in activities they used to • They’re missing more and more things they’re good at and to have enjoy. You may notice that your time from school or work. the courage to step outside their friend seems to be tired all the time • They’re drinking more alcohol or comfort zone and try something or is easily annoyed. Maybe they’ve using other drugs more. new. stopped hanging out and are • They’re sad much of the time and • Share humour. Have fun togeth- spending more time alone. Some- find it hard to see any positives in er. Take some time to laugh with times it’s hard to pinpoint what’s their life. your friend. different about them, but you just • They are spending more time • Be accepting of different types of have a sense that something’s alone—they don’t want to hang people and include others even if wrong. Maybe they’ve told you that out with friends or do any of their they are different than you. Focus they’re having struggles. usual activities. on what you like about who they are as people. Many people turn to their friends If you’ve noticed changes in a for help if they’re having a problem. friend that have been going on Helping others to acknowledge Knowing how to support some- for a while or seem to be getting their strengths and feel good about one is an important part of being a worse, it’s time to do something. themselves can also help you rec- friend. Speak up! Start by sharing with ognize your own strengths and your friend what you have noticed ways you can support your own Signs a friend may need some and why it concerns you. Have this mental wellness. support: conversation in a comfortable but • They don’t seem to enjoy activi- private place, where the two of you If you or if your friend needs more ties as much anymore. can talk without being interrupted. help, call Health Link at 811 or the • They seem distracted or are hav- Let them know that you care about Mental Health Help Line at 1-877- ing trouble staying focused. them and you’re worried about 303-2642, available 24 hours a day, • They are unusually worried about them. 7 days a week.

10 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities MP Calgary Signal Hill Ron Liepert Rosscarrock #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 0V5 403-292-6666 403-292-6670 Name Age Course [email protected] Cathy 33 No

Parliament is back to work after sitting for only one week Criselda 48 Yes in December following the election and, in many ways, it Genevieve 29 Yes seems as though nothing has changed. The newly elect- James 19 Yes ed minority government introduced a throne speech and didn’t mention Alberta, pipelines or agriculture once in Jordan 29 No the entire speech. It appears this government will acqui- Melissa 25 Yes esce to two of the opposition parties (NDP and Bloc Que- Priscilla 30 Yes becois) and continue to spend freely to remain in power. The Finance Minister provided Canadians with an eco- Saba 20 No nomic update one day after Parliament adjourned for the Shawna 21 Yes Christmas break and the news was not good. The federal Sophia 38 Yes deficit will balloon to $26 billion this year, an increase of $7 billion from what was projected in the budget intro- Calling All BABYSITTERS Calling All PARENTS duced only six months ago. These forecasts do not take Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and Go to mybabysitter.ca into account any of the demands from two opposition choose the Calgary communities to contact any of these you would like to babysit in. babysitters parties (NDP and Bloc Quebecois) such as pharmacare or Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked any of the promises the minority government party made when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. during the election. Our Conservative opposition will continue to hold the government to account but much of the focus into the summer will be centered on the race to replace leader Andrew Scheer. The leader announced in mid-December that he would be resigning as soon as a successor has been chosen. This was the right decision and avoids in- ternal bickering leading to an April convention where delegates would have been asked to vote whether Mr. Scheer remained leader. During this leadership race, however, Alberta Conserva- tive MPs will continue to work with the provincial gov- ernment to ensure Canadians, outside the province, understand the importance of our energy industry to the economic strength of the entire country. MPs worked with Premier Kenney and many members of his cabinet and senior officials during the two-day mission to Otta- wa in early December. Albertans can anticipate more of Men of these efforts in the months to come. As the official opposition we will continue to work on your behalf to ensure the needs of Albertans and resi- Rosscarrock dents of Calgary Signal Hill are heard by the Government. If you have specific questions or feedback, we would like Come meet others in your community. Share your to hear from you as we want to bring your voice to the knowledge with us. government on these and other issues by calling 403 292- Contact Dave 403-479-7246 or Doug 403-988-4343. 6666 or by email to [email protected]. Affordable Digital What’s your Marketing Plans gameplan starting from for groWth?

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