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4 M A R C H 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@.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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8 M A R C H 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities MLA, Calgary-Currie MP Nicholas Milliken BA, BCom & JD Ron Liepert 211-1608 17 AVE SW T2T 0E8 #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW 403-246-4794 Calgary, T3H 0V5 [email protected] 403-292-6666 403-292-6670 [email protected]

I am humbled by the opportunity to represent the constitu- Early in the new year my office distributed a Tax ents of Calgary-Currie. After my swearing-in, I was elected by Guide to all constituents. If you did not receive a MLAs as the Deputy Chair of Committees, meaning I am one pamphlet in the mail, please contact my office at of three Speakers of the Alberta Legislature. This nonparti- 403 292-6666 and we will happy to provide you san Speaker position allows me to play a key role in Alberta’s with the information. democracy as I often oversee and manage debate in the Legislature, much like a judge. Watch the Legislature debates At the time of the printing of the Guide, definitive at Assembly Online and you will often see me sitting on the numbers were not available. Therefore, I would throne yelling “Order!” in the house. Going forward, I will be like to provide some of the information to supple- updating a regular newsletter so we can all keep in touch. ment the Guide. Forging Ahead to Fight the Carbon Tax Canada Employment Amount – Most employees Our government continues to fight against the federal car- of the public and private sector (excluding the bon tax by challenging it at the Alberta Court of Appeal and self-employed) can claim up to $1,222 on your supporting Saskatchewan and Ontario in their legal efforts. 2019 tax return to offset the cost of work-related The federal carbon tax came into force on January 1, 2020. expenses such as home computers, uniforms, and Albertans should not be punished for heating their homes supplies. or driving their kids to school. At the same time, we continue our efforts to combat climate change through the Technol- Tax-Free Savings Account – Several years ago the ogy Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) plan, which maximum annual contribution was reduced from incentivizes large industrial emitters to adopt emissions re- $10,000 to $5,500. For 2019, it has been increased ductions practices, such as implementing clean technology. to $6,000. (The guide stated it had been increased by $6,000) Calgary-Currie Grant Recipients Congratulations to the following Constituency groups who With the elimination of the Alberta Carbon Levy, received recent grants. I have had the pleasure to meet with Albertans are now eligible for the federal Carbon each group and learn more about these amazing groups that Rebate. While preparing the 2019 tax return, you are located in the Constituency: will complete a quick form which will be sub- • Two Wheel View- Operating and organizational develop- mitted with your tax return which will then be ment costs assessed for eligibility as the rebate is tied to in- • Scarboro United Church- Facility Enhancement come rather than energy use. • Ultimate Wheelchair Sports Foundation- Spruce Cliff Adap- tive Sports Hub Facility Enhancement For your information, there have been some • Pumphouse Theatre- Calgary Clown Festival, 2019 previous benefits that no longer apply some of • Luminous Voices- Mini-Tour 2020 which include: Public Transit Tax Credit, Family Tax Cut (Income Splitting), Hiring Credit for Small MLA Café Business, Education Tax Credit and Textbook Tax I will be hosting MLA Café (intimate town halls) at various Credit, Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and Children’s locations around the Calgary-Currie Constituency in the Arts Tax Credit. near future. Look to social media or sign up for my email updates by emailing [email protected] for no- Although our office is unable to provide tax -ad tification on the topics, time and place. Your honest feed- vice, we may be able to assist if you are experi- back and communication will help me better represent you encing difficulties or complex concerns with the as your MLA. Canada Revenue Agency.

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