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www.ban trailcommunity.ca OH, C NADA! CONTENTS 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Great News Publishing asked Calgary residents what they love about Canada and being Canadian. Thank you to everyone who submitted their answers! 8 IT’S HAPPENING IN BANFF TRAIL
Canadian 9 BANFF TRAIL COMMUNITY GARDEN The Tire money Universal Respect for 4-season health care wilderness day 11 REAL ESTATE UPDATE
12 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: HOT DOGS AND Our differences are House We have a strong not only accepted, Hippo FUN IN THE SUN multicultural identity but celebrated. with a multitude of various backgrounds 13 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: Heritage and religions. Minutes HOW WILL YOU ACTIVATE YYC? We know the French equivalents of “free,” 14 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL “prize,” and “no sugar Mr. added,” thanks to our Dressup extensive education There is a sense 18 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: ARE YOU READY TO PARTY? in bilingual cereal of community that Equal access packaging. people can and want to necessities to contribute to. 18 MY BABYSITTER LIST of life. Kraft Dinner Wayne Gretzky Best beef in the Beautiful Canadian world! natural landscapes that we are actively 9 14 trying to preserve.
All Dressed/ Canadians seek Ketchup Chips Sorry! commonalities Canadians have the when meeting right and freedom someone new. to practice our choice of religion. 12 18 IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRESIDENT'S ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 MESSAGE Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 I hope you’re reading this on your shady porch, enjoy- ing our community a better place. The engagement Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 ing the unparalleled summer experience Ban Trail is will begin in earnest in the early summer, but now is AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 known for. the time to send in your ideas. Check out engage.cal- BANFF TRAIL COMMUNITY ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 gary.ca/TIMN, and please send us any ideas you may Information of Note in the Community: ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 have! th 2115 - 20 Avenue NW Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 • Our infamous Stampede Party is Thursday July 6 , Every one of these fantastic items happens thanks to Calgary, AB, T2M 1J1 5:30 to 8pm. There’s food, live music, games, a cash the help of interested members of the community. If Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 Phone: 403.282.2234 bar. This is one of our most well attended and long- you have anything you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to contact@banff trailcommunity.ca Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 standing events, so don’t miss it! get involved. We don’t meet over the summer, but start- www.banff trailcommunity.ca Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 • The province is planning on redrawing the elector- ing in the fall we’re at the hall the rst Wednesday of al district lines. The draft plan (see http://abebc.ca) Delivered monthly to 2,100 households and businesses Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 the month starting September, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. If you’d for 9 years! moves us from Varsity to Mountain View. If you have like to talk with us or just observe, send me an email at Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 an opinion on this, I urge you to get in touch with our president@ban trailcommunity.ca. You’ll be welcomed Editorial Submissions ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 district o ce, or directly with me. into a pretty awesome group of neighbours who are howlereditor@banff trailcommunity.ca • Our AGM was June 9. It was well attended, including All editorial submissions must be submitted by the 7th Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 here to make Ban Trail a great place to be. MLA Stephanie McLean and Councillor Druh Farrell. A of the month for the following month’s publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE new board has been elected, consisting of the same Barry Clement, BTCA President Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 people as the old board. I’d say that means we’re doing 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 a good job and having fun at it. It’s not too late to get All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of involved. If you’d like a voice in future decisions; we’re Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 the month for the following month’s publication. happy to have you at our meetings or on the board. Letter to the editor Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Just email me. Published by Great News Publishing Serving Calgary communities for 28 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 • The Rink Replacement has nally kicked o ! This is Dear Great News Publishing, 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 a substantial project, accounting for years of e ort in Calgary and surrounding areas. by many volunteers, and costing just over $600,000, Please DO NOT run my ad next South Health Campus 403-956-1111 $500,000 of which is coming from a combination of month. My ad has been WAY TOO #34-4550 112 Ave SE OTHER Federal (Canada150), Provincial (CFEP), and Municipal EFFECTIVE. My phone won’t stop Calgary, AB Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 (CCG) grants. If it’s on schedule, you’ll see demolition ringing with people saying they T2C 2K2 and possibly concrete action this month! Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 saw my ad in the newsletter. I’m • August 3rd will be Lawn Chair Theatre in the garden. Check out our website: SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 amazed at how well this worked! www.great-news.ca Look out for more details. Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 • The city has let us know that they plan on addressing Thanks for all your help, our tra c-calming concerns as part of a “Complete Sincerely, Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 Laura Streets Project”, to begin in the fall of this year. The City of Calgary 311 Owner of Buds and Blooms noted streets are 20 Ave, 24 Ave, 19 St, King George The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission Social Service Info & Referral 211 School site, however the plan could encompass the reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 entire Capitol Hill / Ban Trail / Mount Pleasant area. Contact us today to find out how you can Banff Trail Community Association and Great News Publishing. • Ban Trail has been selected by the Ward 7 o ce this make this customer’s experience your reality! The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. year for the “This is My Neighbourhood” program. We 403-263-3044 Road Conditions – Calgary get more engagement and attention from the full set Banff Trail Community Association and Great News Publishing do not endorse 511 any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any Weather Information of City of Calgary departments, with the goal of mak- [email protected] advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or *Actual customer experience. services. Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654
4 JULY 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BANFF TRAIL I JULY 2017 5 YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES Banff Trail Community FESTIVAL SHAW MILLENNIUM PARK, JULY 31 AUG. 6 Association AT A GLANCE... A full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events culminate in 4 days and nights (August Banff Trail Community Association • 2115 – 20 Avenue NW T2M 1J1• 403 282-2234 Captain’s Cruises – Heritage Park, Aug. 3 3-6) of non-stop music on MainStage. More info: Set sail for a scenic summer cruise on Calgary’s only calgarybluesfest.com. BOARD MEETINGS OFFICERS paddlewheel boat and enjoy the breathtaking views President of the Glenmore Reservoir & the majestic Rocky are on the rst Wednesday of every Barry Clement president@ban trailcommunity.ca Mountains. Aboard the S.S. Moyie Captain’s Cruise month from 7:00pm-9:00 pm Vice-President you’ll sample gourmet hors d’oeuvres and taste a Bea Koslowski vicepresident@ban trailcommunity.ca selection of beer & wines while listening to the delights Board Meetings are suspended over the Treasurer of a live jazz band. More info: heritagepark.ca. summer months. Nadine Weller treasurer@ban trailcommunity.ca Strathmore Stampede - 33 Wheatland Trail, Secretary Strathmore, AB, T1P 1V2 – Aug. 4 – 7 Gianna Cassell secretary@ban trailcommunity.ca The Strathmore Stampede is an outdoor event DIRECTORS including rodeo, chuckwagons, and their signature MEMBERSHIPS Hall Maintenance 403 246-2232 Running with the Bulls event. One of the most action- TOUR DE BOWNESS Alfred Wright packed stops of the summer, our fair grounds include 6501 BOWNESS RD. N.W., Community memberships are available at Planning & Development $10 for single, $15 for family and live concerts, food trucks, beer gardens, trade show, AUG. 5 7 Kathryn Davies development@ban trailcommunity.ca This year marks the 16th running of the Tour de household, and $25 for businesses Membership year is cabaret, farmers’ market, kids zone, and much more! Communications Committee 403-809-5036 More info: strathmorestampede.com. Bowness and Bow Cycle’s 60th anniversary. More info: March 1 to February28 John Bannerman communications@ban trailcommunity.ca tourdebowness.com. Pay by PayPal online at www.ban trailcommunity.ca Programs & Special Events Taste of Calgary – Eau Claire Market Plaza, Wanda Rose Aug. 10 – 13 Beatrice Kozlowski Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique Hall Manager 403 282-2234 restaurants and beverage companies, plus, get a taste Eileen Arthur hallmanager@ban trailcommunity.ca of Calgary’s great musicians, and shop at some of the most interesting marketplace vendors in the city. More VOLUNTEERS HOWLER SUBMISSIONS Memberships 403 454-7369 info: tasteofcalgary.com. Do you have an interesting story you think Natasha Freedman memberships@ban trailcommunity.ca Puppies and Prosecco-Dining with Your Dog – should be in The Howler? Know of someone Soccer Coordinator Vin room West and Mission, Aug. 13 living in Ban Trail how deserves to be featured Kerstin Plaxton soccer@ban trailcommunity.ca Join us on our patio for a private group training in our newsletter? How about photographs Howler Editor howlereditor@ban trailcommunity.ca class for you and your dog. All ages and sizes of of our community? If you do please contact DIRECTORS AT LARGE dogs welcome. We will cover basic obedience skills GLOBALFEST ELLISTON PARK, howlereditor@ban trailcommunity.ca. Llyal Grummett 403-284-3622 and how to set your dog up for success. More info: AUG. 15 26 Chris Van Egmond 403-289-0216 eventbrite.ca/e/puppies-and-prosecco-vin-room- GlobalFest - Alberta’s Most Explosive Festival. Come tickets-33841948178. see the Trico Homes International Fireworks Festival, West Side Story – StoryBook Theatre, the biggest annual pyromusical reworks festival west of Quebec and east of the Canadian Rockies! Aug. 19 – Sept. 9 STAY CONNECTED WITH BANFF TRAIL: Have questions about More info: globalfest.ca. Hall rentals or availability? Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Check out our Website: Side Story is one of the greatest musicals of the 20th www.ban trailcommunity.ca Contact our Hall Manager Eileen Arthur at century – a love story set on opposite sides of a turf 403-282-2234 or e-mail her at: hallmanager@ war between rival street gangs. Includes such popular Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ songs as Maria, I Feel Pretty, Tonight, America and Ban TrailCommunity ban trailcommunity.ca. Somewhere. This production will feature the students Follow us on Twitter: O ce hours are Tuesday and Thursday of the hugely popular Student Summer Intensive Program. More info: storybooktheatre.org. twitter.com/Ban TrailYYC 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
6 JULY 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BANFF TRAIL I JULY 2017 7 AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST IT’S HAPPENING IN BANFF TRAIL Remember, www.Ban TrailCommunity.ca is the place Zumba® at BTCA! Your rst trial class is FREE! to look for short-notice events and more Community Drop-ins are welcome! No experience necessary. All t- info. Check out our event calendar and interactive com- ness levels welcome. Come ready to dance, get t and munity map! We are also on Facebook now too: www. have FUN! Join Andrea Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm. Web- facebook.com/Ban TrailCommunity. site: www.andreadawe.zumba.com, email: andreadawe. [email protected] Karate and Kobudo – Tuesday 8-9pm and Thursday 7-8 pm and Saturday 11-12 noon Qigong will be nished at the end of May, but will re- Classes available for all ages. More information can be turn in the fall. Sylvie Jutras is instructing, phone: 403- found at: www.shinshikan.com 453-0977 Yoga Classes & Workshops A great way to enjoy the bene ts of yoga and have fun Ban Trail Conversation Club too! Mondays 1:15 - 4 pm – Boardroom Improve strength, coordination, posture and balance; Join a lively, interesting group of people who enjoy Ban Trail Community Garden increase your energy level and exibility; enjoy greater stimulating and exciting conversation. Participants You may have noticed the beautiful space behind the Ban Trail Community Centre. The Ban Trail Community Gar- vitality. choose their own topic including global, nation, local, den is a volunteer run garden for Ban Trail Community residents. It o ers individual plots and communal planting TheÊ All Levels class takes place on Thursdays from 7 - politics, religion, history, geography, science and any areas. We take great pride in maintaining this beautiful oasis in the heart of the community. If you are interested in 8 p.m., and the Gentle Yoga class is held on Tuesdays other topics you want. becoming a member or learning more about the garden, please contact [email protected] from 10 - 11 a.m. For more information or to regis- Flow Martial Arts Academy ter, please contact Margau at 403-585-0043 or email [email protected]. Ask about our monthly yoga Starts September 10, classes from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Je rey Estrada is instructing, email: fma.academy. workshops too! [email protected] Wednesday Afternoon Crib Club Every Wednesday from 12:30 – 3 p.m. New Players Welcome! Join a lively group of seniors Given the increasing number of young enjoying 9 - 12 tables of crib each week. Two crib families in the area, a couple of parents tournaments each year and several Pot Luck Luncheons are exploring the option of establishing The Hoffman Process helps remove the barriers that are FYI - Great News Publishing holding you back from being the best version of yourself. eachThe year. Heart of Christian Science is Love. In Christiana Science,co-op daycare this in the neighbourhood. If Chooses to Forge Ahead During Feel free to drop by and join in the fun. is more than worship; it's about the practicality ofanyone learning is interestedto in learning more or Make peace with your past Check out the website or the Facebook page for more All Economic Downturns. getting involved, please contact Kathryn Release from negative behaviors up-to-datelove information. God supremely and to love others as ourselves.” at ban [email protected] Emotionally heal and forgive If You Feel the Same Let’s Talk. Discover your authentic self Renew your enthusiasm for life 403-263-3044 Improve relationships personally & professionally Ê Join us First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday morning church Email [email protected] to get more service and Sunday school at information on the Hoffman Process in Canada and 10:00 am and Wednesday at receive a “free” book on how to live a happier life. 7:30 pm for weekly All are Welcome T e st i m o ny m e e t i n g 2603-19 Street NW The Heart of Christian Science is Love. In Christian Science, this is more than worship; it’s about the practicality of 403 266-3787 or [email protected] learning to love God supremely and to love others as ourselves. www.christianscience.ab.ca
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2 8 4 9 Banff Trail Real Estate Update Last 12 Months Banff Trail 3 9 6 New to Banff Trail MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update 7 Average Asking Price Average Sold Price If you have been walking around Ban Trail lately, you May 2017 $674,900 $665,000 4 9 3 will have noticed that in addition to all of the new housing, we also have new businesses taking root! Con- April 2017 $674,900 $658,000 6 7 5 9 venience stores, a nail salon, and a take-out pizza joint March 2017 $699,000 $694,500 are just a few of the places opening their doors and February 2017 $644,900 $631,000 8 9 3 sharing space with the businesses we already know. Be- January 2017 $649,000 $638,800 cause of the age of our community, we still see small December 2016 $699,950 $725,000 5 7 3 4 commercial strips among the blocks of houses, particu- November 2016 $627,400 $615,000 larly near the schools and community hall. Visit our new October 2016 $627,000 $607,290 FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 17 and pre-existing business neighbours and keep it local! September 2016 $658,950 $652,500 August 2016 $799,900 $774,250 July 2016 $635,000 $639,988 Dr. Craig Sabey BTCA Membership Form June 2016 $653,950 $643,367 Family Dentistry Last 12 Months Banff Trail Name: ______Spouse: ______Laser dentistry Address: ______MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update Nitrous oxide Postal Code: ______Phone: ______Fax: ______No. New Properties No. Properties Sold New patients welcome Email: ______May 2017 10 7 Visit our Website Children under age 18: ______April 2017 9 13 www.sabeydental.com ______March 2017 15 7 403-284-9390 102, 1926 - 20th Avenue NW February 2017 8 8 I am interested in volunteering with the community association: January 2017 6 3 • Newsletter • Social Functions • Sports • Fund-raising • Maintenance • Other (please specify): ______December 2016 2 5 November 2016 6 8 The rates for Ban Trail Community Association membership are: October 2016 5 4 • Single $10 • Family & Household $15 • Business $25 September 2016 10 8 Please mail your application form to August 2016 4 6 BTCA 2115 20 Avenue NW T2M 1J1 July 2016 6 11 Make cheques payable to the Ban Trail Community Association June 2016 11 6 Phone 403 454-7369 for more information To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit ban _trail.great-news.ca
10 JULY 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BANFF TRAIL I JULY 2017 11 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES YOUR CITY OF CALGARY BUSINESS How will you Activate YYC? Launched on June 1, ActivateYYC is a mircrogrant pro- CLASSIFIEDS gram that will fund 150 community projects across Cal- For business classi ed ad rates call Great News Publishing gary – events or activities that get people to walk, play at 403-263-3044 or [email protected] and be neighbourly – like paint the pavement, pop-up HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Clinicair is the lead- BBQs, Little Libraries, community murals, bike parades, ing provider of Indoor Air Quality and Medical Grade Hot Dogs and and so much more! Duct Cleaning services in Canada. We are looking for ActivateYYC grants will average $750 in funding – to a dealer in Calgary to represent our growing company. organized groups and businesses to experiment with We o er a royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you Fun in The Sun temporary local projects and events. Projects can be with the latest technology, and training. Call Craig: small or large, and on public or private land. They 1-416-277-6067. Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. should involve volunteers and engage people. They are short term and can occur any time of the year. And they NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media- should be new and creative! tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and This summer I am going to go out to play in the sun, or ice may cause the peripheral blood vessels to shut con ict coaching service that can help you resolve and I always prefer my dogs riding co-pilot. If I stop and down and would not facilitate the loss of heat from the Through ActivateYYC – administered by The Federa- problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be think, my dogs may be safer and more comfortable body. tion of Calgary Communities and made possible by neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403- at home as the mercury moves up the thermometer. To prevent hyperthermia, exercise your dog in the The City of Calgary, Council Innovation Fund – the 150 269-2707. Even with windows ajar and the temperature in the cooler early mornings or late evenings and always have reimbursement microgrants that will awarded across mid-teens, a car parked directly in the sun becomes water handy to keep your pet well hydrated. Dogs con- Calgary to experiment with local level ideas that sup- YARD BUSTERS LANDSCAPING: Weekly lawn mowing dangerously hot in minutes. Everyone has had that ned outside must be able to escape to shade, and port more walkable and neighbourly communities. By $36, power-rake $120, aeration $70. Some conditions. “one-minute pop in to do an errand” turn into ten shade with some ventilation for air movement. When I engaging a diverse group of citizens, we can explore Landscape construction and yard renovation: stone pa- minutes and the most conscientious owner might competed with my dogs in obedience and eld trials, innovation, look at civic barriers to citizen-led projects tios, walks, raised beds and rock walls, custom decks and misjudge their timing leading to a potentially fatal I had a closed crate for winter and air-conditioned fa- and energize people, businesses and social organiza- fences, painting and staining, sod and trees and shrubs, consequence. Calgary bylaw o cers can and will ne cilities, and an open wire crate for summer. Milk jugs tions city-wide to engage in future community building landscape lighting, water features, and window and people leaving pets in hot cars. with frozen water around the crate also supply a source projects. gutter cleaning. Licensed. Insured. Seniors’ discount. Phone: 403-265-4769. yardbusterslandscaping.com. Dogs cannot sweat to maintain their body temperature of cold water. If you’re camping, have the crate in the The ActivateYYC application deadline is August 15, like you and me. Dogs do sweat very minimally through shade and make sure that shade doesn’t disappear as 2017. Projects/events can take place from September THE GUTTER DOCTOR! We install, x and clean eaves- the pads of their feet. Mostly they pant. As the dog the sun moves. Di erent breeds and sizes of dogs have 2017 to March 2019. troughs and downspouts. We also install and x fascia, pants and air moves across mucous membranes and di erent heat tolerances. A Saluki bred for the desert so t, drip-edge, siding, roo ng, cladding. Over 20,000 would tolerate far greater temperatures than an Alas- Visit calgarycommunities.com/activateyyc today for all water evaporates and cools the body. 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Dogs saved in the nal COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS stages of hyperthermia may still su er permanent brain Be conscious of the air quality. Smoke from forest res st Deadline – 1 of each month for th th damage. to the west of Calgary can add to heat problems making CALGARY 55+ GAMES: From August 10 to 12 a dog more susceptible to hyperthermia. the next month’s publication 2017, Calgary 55 Plus Games Association will be host- Treatment in a veterinary clinic would include ing the Calgary 55 Plus Provincial Championships. intravenous uids and medications for shock. To treat So, steel your heart to those big brown eyes asking to Contact [email protected] There will be 11 events. We need new members and hypothermia elsewhere, move the dog to a cool place, come with you and if it is in your dog’s best interests Free announcements: lost/found, household items for volunteers. Go to www.calgary55plus.com for infor- and immerse in cool or tepid water, not cold water, and leave him at home and please never leave your dog or sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. mation. apply cool—not cold—wet towels to the dog’s groin, children in a closed car in the sun for even one minute. Forty word limit belly, inside the ears, and around the neck. Cold water Have a wonderful summer.
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Saving Lives Through Better Predictions and property across Canada. As we head into the severe On July 31, it will be 30 years since a powerful and dam- summer weather season, Canadians are encouraged aging tornado ripped through Edmonton and area. On to consult the weather on a regular basis, especially if what became known as Black Friday, 27 people lost their they plan activities outside or may not have easy access lives, hundreds of homes were destroyed and dam- to safe cover from the weather. There are a number of age totals exceeded $330 million. To this day, quickly free weather alerts available through weather forecast- News from the darkening clouds on the horizon bring back horrifying ing websites, including Environment Canada at www. memories for thousands of Albertans. weather.gc.ca. Friends of There were seven other tornados in Alberta that sum- Those who take risks with the weather should realize mer day. Originally, weather forecasters had warned of they often put their lives, their loved ones’ lives and the unusually severe thunderstorms but the sheer power, lives of emergency workers at risk unnecessarily. As the Nose Hill size and destruction of the weather to come was not saying goes, “If it is predictable, it’s preventable”. Let’s known. Enhanced warnings of tornados went out when have a great summer and thank those who work invis- by Anne Burke the rst one was spotted near Leduc but for many that ibly behind the scenes to ensure we have a safe sum- was too late. mer, no matter what the forecast may be. Guidelines and entry forms are at www.fonhs.org for Who calls Calgary home? While we can’t directly mea- The federal government has invested substantially over our Nose Hill Park photo contest which is open to all. sure populations with the data from our cameras, we the years to upgrade radars, upgrade satellites and the Submissions are due September 30th. Photos must can get a sense of what wildlife call Calgary home. computer systems behind them. In the 30 years since, have been taken between October 1st, 2016 and Sep- Did you know we o er after weather forecasting has improved by leaps and bounds New to the tember 30th, 2017. Where are they? Finding out where certain species are most likely to spend time allows us to target conserva- and our ability to share critical weather warnings is un- area?school hours? To better understand wildlife in Calgary, a wildlife moni- tion and management e orts. matched in our history. New computer models can now toring program will start this year. To monitor wildlife, more accurately forecast the weather and even predict Let us help you establish motion-activated cameras will be installed in 11 City How do species live with each other? This program tornados and their probable paths in advance. We now a strong foundation parks, including Nose Hill Park and one provincial park, will help understand how species in Calgary might have accurate lightening, wind-chill, humidex, pollen, here, starting with your to take pictures of wildlife in those areas. The informa- compete with one another, engage in predator-prey ice and other types of forecasting that did not exist just dental health! tion from this monitoring program will be used to make dynamics, or avoid one other. By evaluating the camera a few years ago. For some areas, weather forecasting is better decisions when planning parks and other City images, we begin to better understand the Calgary ur- now available for di erent neighborhoods within the spaces. See more at www.calgary.ca. ban ecosystem, including how all the species interact. city.
Once there is a database of images to classify, residents How can humans and wildlife co-exist in a city? It While we all can remember a day when the forecast will be asked to help classify them using a platform is known that people change the way wildlife behave was wrong, and we like to curse the ‘weatherman’, we called Zooniverse. This is a citizen science web portal – some animals adapt well to humans, some are indif- take for granted how accurate the forecasts generally owned and operated by the international Citizen Sci- ferent, and others avoid us. The camera data will allow a are. Accurate weather forecasting is a critical part of our ence Alliance. It is home to some of the internet’s larg- better understand of our impact on wildlife. economy as it helps farmers, mariners, pilots, construc- tion crews and the general public make important and est, most popular, and most successful citizen science Please note: The City does not conduct gopher control projects; and will allow volunteers to participate in life-saving decisions ahead of time. in natural environment parks in Calgary. The Alberta CalgaryFineDentistry.com crowd sourced scienti c research. More details will be Canadians now have the ability to track weather through government is responsible for wildlife management. 1910-20th Ave NW, Suite 206 • 403-284-3061 shared when the program moves into that phase. Some The City of Calgary provides information as a public radio, television, computers and various other methods. of the questions to be explored over the next few years service. The ability to send weather warnings to people via their include: televisions, computers and smartphones has saved lives Youth + Experience!COME CHECK CalgaryFineDentistry.com US OUT! Check Us Out 14 JULY 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BANFF TRAIL I JULY 2017 1 5
MLA Calgary-Varsity fordable for everyday Albertans, by capping electricity Stephanie Mclean prices, reducing school fees and keeping taxes on fam- Councillor, Ward 7 #101, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW ilies the lowest in Canada. Our government has just an- Druh Farrell Calgary, AB, Canada T3B 4Z1 nounced a $20 million playground grants program for [email protected] druhfarrell.ca 403-216-5436 403-216-5438 K-6 schools to reduce the fundraising burden on fam- [email protected] ilies. New and replacement K-6 schools announced be- tween 2014 and 2018 will get $250,000 grants to build a Friends, playground. We know that playgrounds not only bene t This July 1st, we celebrate the 150th birthday of this great the students who get to use them, but they serve the Green Line LRT and Crowchild Trail Updates ways along Crowchild, safety improvements at con ict country. This year Canada Day falls on a Saturday, and community as a whole. They are hubs where parents For the past several years, Calgarians were engaged ex- points, tra c noise mitigation, and free- ow tra c from there will be a huge range of events for people to at- and children meet and play together. If a community tensively on the new Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Glenmore Trail SW to 12 Mile Coulee Rd NW. Residents tend throughout Calgary. The city is predicting 250,000 wants to upgrade or replace an existing playground, line and the Crowchild Trail Study. Thank you to Ward 7 along Crowchild now have certainty about whether or people will turn out for the celebrations, so I encourage they are able to apply for the Community Facility En- residents for engaging on these projects and for help- not their homes will be impacted. people to be prepared by bringing a hat, sunscreen and hancement Program grant o ered through Culture and ing to push for better outcomes. The Crowchild plan, which includes short, medium water. To top it all o , there will be a 30 minute reworks Tourism. The Green Line LRT will improve the daily lives of and long term improvements, is a massive project that and light show on the river front downtown. Calgarians. It will connect our communities with high- comes at signi cant cost. While the full plan is not fund- Our government is always interested in hearing what th quality rapid transit, spur reinvestment along Centre ed, funding is approved to rehabilitate and improve the On June 30 , Triwood and Brentwood will be hosting a Albertans have to say about major public programs. The th Street and around station areas, and act as a catalyst for deteriorating Crowchild Trail Bridge over the Bow River. Canada BBQ for the country’s 150 birthday. The BBQ Spring 2017 survey of the curriculum review wrapped improved community amenities. Funding for the full plan will be reviewed against the starts at 5pm, will have live music, and reworks at up in June with thousands of responses. Alberta City’s other priorities such as ood mitigation, a ord- 10:30pm. The event is at the Triwood Arena, and is no Education will then review the results of the survey Earlier this year, Council voted to proceed with Stage able housing, and, of course, the Green Line LRT. charge, but RSVPs are requested. and use what they heard to re ne their work and help One of the Green Line LRT, running from 16 Ave N in The busy spring legislative session is now over. We’ve develop learning outcomes in each subject. There will Crescent Heights/Tuxedo Park to Shepherd in the SE. To sign up for updates on key community and Ward 7 worked hard to bring in programs to make life more af- be a Fall 2017 survey announced later in the summer. Stage One includes 20km of track, 14 stations, the Cen- issues, please visit www.DruhFarrell.ca. As the federal government is legalizing cannabis by July tre City tunnel, a new maintenance facility at Shepherd, 2018, Alberta has to develop a provincial framework to and new low- oor trains. It will carry around 65,000 Cal- manage it. Until July 31st, Albertans can visit alberta. garians on day one (in approximately 2026) and comes ca/cannabis to participate in a survey to develop a in at $4.65 billion. provincial framework for cannabis legalization. A phased approach allows us to build a solid foundation July 7-16 is Calgary Stampede, so it’s time to break out for continuous expansion, and to ensure we build the 7 8 9 2 6 4 5 1 3 your cowboy hat, see the parade, and eat free pancakes Green Line right from the start. We have one of the top performing LRT systems in North America today, and until you burst! Besides events all over the city, there 1 5 4 9 3 7 2 6 8 are several right here in Calgary-Varsity. On July 6th at can expect this to continue with the Green Line. 5:30pm, Ban Trail is hosting a Stampede BBQ. Triwood The City of Calgary and the Government of Canada have 3 6 2 5 8 1 4 7 9 Community Association is having their annual pancake committed $3 billion to the Green Line. Now, with Stage breakfast at the Triwood community centre on July One set, the City can submit a formal funding applica- th 9 from 9am-12pm. Market Mall will have a pancake tion to the Government of Alberta. If funding, nan- 2 7 3 8 4 5 1 9 6 th breakfast from 9-11am on July 11 . And Dalhousie cing, and years of planning align, we will see the start of Station Shopping Centre has a pancake breakfast on Green Line construction in 2020. 5 1 6 3 7 9 8 4 2 July 12th from 9-11am. I’m certainly looking forward to the Stampede events here in the constituency. Yahoo! In May, City Council unanimously approved a new plan for Crowchild Trail. Council praised the work done by 4 9 8 1 2 6 3 5 7 Our o ce serves all the people of Varsity, Dalhousie, City sta and the incredible participation from com- Brentwood, Ban Trail, University Heights, munities. The plan is in stark contrast to the 2012 Crow- 6 3 7 4 5 8 9 2 1 Montgomery, and Charleswood. Our team is available child Trail expansion plan that called for the demolition to talk to constituents about provincial government of dozens of homes and restricted access between com- 8 4 1 6 9 2 7 3 5 departments, programs, scrolls, and services. To nd out munities. more drop in, call, email, or check out stephaniemclean. albertandpcaucus.ca Proposed changes include new walking/cycling bridges 9 2 5 7 1 3 6 8 4 across Crowchild and to the Bow River Pathway, path-
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