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BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 3 BRAESIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY Braeside’s Annual COORDINATOR Need to contact us? Community O ce Hours: Community Clean Up Mail: 11024 Braeside Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2W 6G5 The Braeside Bulletin The Braeside Bulletin is published by the Braeside Community Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 9:00 – 3:30 Phone: 403-253-4232 Wednesdays, Closed Association and delivered to all Braeside homes. Articles can be and Recycling Event Fax: 403-253-3528 e-mailed to [email protected]. Submission deadline is Thursdays, 9:00 – 4:30 Email: [email protected] the rst of the month for inclusion in the following month’s Closed for Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 This year our recycling event will be held on Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in publication. Space limitation may prevent some material sub- The Community o ce will be closed on Monday, May the Lower Hall, Meeting Room 2, at the Community Centre. The meeting is mitted from being published. Editing may be required. Saturday, September 3, 2016. 23 for Victoria Day. open to all Braeside residents or interested parties. If you have issues or con- Linda Krebs Watch for details in future bulletin issues. While we make every e ort to ensure that all information pro- cerns and you would like to be placed on the agenda, kindly call our Board Community Coordinator BCA vided and published is correct, we are not responsible for any Secretary, Joan Byers, at 403-253-4232. omissions or errors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 6 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Opinions expressed within these articles, reports or submis- Riverbend and Brae President Position Vacant sions are the author’s and should not be considered as re ect- Southwood Pharmasave Vice President Position Vacant ing those of the editor or Community Association. Centre Community 10233 Elbow Dr SW Secretary/Acting President Joan Byers 403.255.2354 Treasurer Sarah Curran To contact To place a paid advertisement in the Braeside Bulletin, contact Director, Bldg. Mntce. Bob Byers Board members, Great News Publishing, 403-263-3044, [email protected]. Woodlands Police Stations Transfer your prescriptions to Unit 1 & 2, Youth Director Position Vacant call 403-253-4232 “The Braeside Community Association is committed to repre- Universal Health and enjoy the 523 Woodpark Blvd SW Entertainment Director Rosemarie Foley senting the community with honesty and integrity, working benefit of your 403.259.5506 Sports Director Position Vacant towards common values and goals”. Closing Rx Loyalty Program and Director at Large Sandy Shiels earn *$30 worth of gift Ranchlands Pharmasave Director at Large Kim Price Check us out on the web at: www.calgaryarea.com (click on After careful review and consideration, the Calgary Police cards. Unit 137, 1829 Ranchlands Blvd NW Director at Large Philip Schuman SW, Braeside). Email: [email protected]. Follow us on Service will be closing the Brae Centre and Riverbend Com- *See Instore for Details. Facebook and Twitter. 403.452.5554 Director at Large Elliott Schuman munity Stations e ective May 6, 2016. Our Everyday Health Centre Services: School Liaison Louise Whitbread Scenic Acres Pharmasave The decision to close the stations was part of an initiative by • Direct billing of • Medication Reviews Transportation Liaison Paul Finkleman 8555 Scurfield Dr NW Hall Rental the Calgary Police Service to move a number of positions to Almost All Drug • Diabetic Care 403.547.4323 COMMUNITY CONTACTS: We are accepting rentals for all areas of the Community Cen- support our frontline, which will make a signi cant impact Plans Supplies Community Coordinator Linda Krebs 403-253-4232 tre. Our Upper Hall area is suitable for weddings, banquets • Easy Prescription • Blister and Dosette Beacon Hill Child Care Louise Whitbread 403-258-0699 and large gatherings. Our meeting rooms on the main level toward meeting citizen expectations and addressing con- Refills and Transfers Packaging Unit 250, 12024 Sarcee Tr NW Baseball Anna Glickman 403-255-3387 are suitable for meetings or small gatherings. cerns about inequities in workloads across all districts. • Immunizations, • Enjoy Free Hot 587.755.7955 Vaccination and Beverages While Basketball Dawn Osborne 403-259-6502 Now providing Telus Wi-Fi. Calgary’s ever-increasing population, along with ongoing Forest Lawn Chinook Music For Tickets 403-271-3719 Free Injections Waiting for Your #03, 1704 61 St SE police challenges, prompted a review of where our mem- City Liaison Jenna Findlater 403-476-7277 To view the hall or make a booking, call the Community O ce Service for Travel Prescription 587.470.7751 Girl Guides Barb Augustyn 403-251-5169 at 403-253-4232. bers are positioned. Ultimately, this change will mean more Vaccines Hockey Lisa Santos 403-263-7510 o cers on the street and ready to respond to your calls. FREE DELIVERY IN CALGARY Scouting Tim Tratch 403-251-4878 Community Rink There are many ways to contact the Calgary Police Ser- All locations conveniently located within the walk-in clinic and accepts new patients Southwest Seniors Norma Guthrie 403-246-3763 vice. You can visit our District 6 o ce, located at 8325 SW Community Resource Centre 403-238-9222 Available for Rent Bonaventure Drive S.E., or our District 8 o ce, located BRAECENTRE COPS If you are considering a sports tournament, practice or out- at 450 Midpark Way S.E. You can also call the police non- Cst. Steve Henderson 403-974-6150 door event, Braeside’s newly renovated Community Rink is Cst. Marsh Kutarna now available for rent: emergency number at 403-266-1234. Always call 9-1-1 in AREA SCHOOLS: Per Hour - $25.00 an emergency or if there is a crime in progress. Braeside Elementary 403-777-8470 Per ½ Day (4 hour period) - $ 75.00 Last year, we launched the CPS Mobile App for smart- Per full day (8 hour period) - $125.00 John Ware Junior School 403-777-7930 phones. You can download this app and access a variety St. Benedict Elementary 403-253-1881 Weekend (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily - $200.00 of resources, including links to report a number of di er- GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES: All rink rental requests MUST NOT con ict with renters booked Councillor, Ward 11 Brian Pincott 403-268-3611 ent crimes online. You can also report a number of crimes in hall (i.e. weddings in building) due to noise and parking. through our website at www.calgarypolice.ca. MLA, Glenmore Anam Kazim 403-216-5421 Additionally, a clean up deposit will be required. There is no MP, Calgary SW, Stephen Harper 403-253-7990 overnight storage available. Liability for all items must remain To stay up to date on police news and get answers to any with the renter. NO ALCOHOL AT ANY EVENT. questions you may have, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
4 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 5 Now that is some serious Calgary soccer Braeside’s 9th Annual Kick Off to Summer Parade pride. Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon Meet at the “Starting” line at 11:00 a.m. and we will end at the Community Centre for a delicious BBQ.
AND WE’RE PROUD Sound like fun? Fill out an entry application and let’s get started. Applications are available in this Braeside Bul- letin or call the Community Centre to get one. If you have any questions about what kind of entry is acceptable, TO BE IN THE GAME. give us a call at 403-253-4232 or via email at: [email protected] .
Fun Ways to Participate: Best Dressed Bicycle, Best Dressed Pet, Best Dressed Car (or Loudest Car), Cool- est Sports Team, Vintage Vehicles, Decorated Floats, Dance Teams, Aliens, Crazy Costumes, and the list goes on! Remember, what’s a parade without some noise! Enter your decorated bike in the “Best Dressed Bi- cycle Contest” or dress up the family pet and win the “Best Dressed Pet” contest. Wear your team uniform, throw around a baseball or show us your ball hockey moves while walking the parade. We invite marching bands, It’s the start of another outdoor soccer season. And this year, it’s fully colour guards, Girl Guides, Scouts, Seniors, vintage vehicles, you name it! How about decorating and entering public — the way it should be. a oat?
That’s because Calgary council has asked your city workers to take Planning is underway, don’t miss this family fun summer event! If you can volunteer a couple of hours on that over management and maintenance of the the Calgary Soccer day to assist in this event, we would love to have you. Please let our Community Coordinator know you are inter- Centre from private organizations. ested. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 403-253-4232. And here’s our commitment to you: • A clean, eff icient facility — where you feel comfortable taking your family. • Saving you money — city council saw a public solution as the most cost eff ective; there will be no more spectator fees.
Calgary’s city employees • A community asset — open and welcoming to clubs, players and families from across the city.
We think this is a pretty good game plan moving Making your city forward: Let’s keep city recreation facilities public and work for you working for all Calgary families.
6 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 7 FP 04 Parade Application FP BRAESIDE04 Parade Application COMMUNITY Braeside Community Parade Route BRAESIDE COMMUNITY PARADE 2016 Braeside Community Parade Route APPLICATION BRAESIDE COMMUNITY PARADE Parade Day: Saturday, June 11, 2016 APPLICATION APPLICATION Parade Day: Saturday,PARADE June 11, 2016
Parade Day: Saturday, June 11, 2016 Name of Individual/Group: ______Age (if under 18):______Name of Individual/Group: ______Contact Name :______Telephone: Day______Evening ______Cell______Age (if______under 18):______Email______Community Member:Contact No____ Name Yes____ :______
Telephone: Day______Evening ______Cell______TYPE OF ENTRY: PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR ENTRY IN THE SPACE PROVIDED 1. FLOAT/TRUCK/CAR*______Email______Community Member: No____ Yes____ *Proof of Liability Insurance will be required. 2. MUSIC GROUP______TYPE______OF ENTRY: PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR ENTRY IN THE SPACE PROVIDED 3. COLOR GUARD______1. FLOAT/TRUCK/CAR*______PARADE 4. GROUP OR TEAM______*Proof______of Liability Insurance will be required. START 5. YOUTH/BIKES/PETS/OPEN______2. MUSIC GROUP______6. MISCELLANEOUS______3. COLOR GUARD______PARADE ______END 4. GROUP OR TEAM______All Parade participants will receive a free hot dog and drink after the Parade I have read and fully understand the Rules and Regulations for participation5. YOUTH/BIKES/PETS/OPEN______in the Braeside ______Community Association Parade. I fully understand that Braeside Community Association accepts no liability for any injuries or bodily harm done to me. Additionally,6. MISCELLANEOUS______if I am choosing ______to enter my pet in the parade, I accept all responsibility for its behaviour. ______
Signature: ______Date______All Parade participants will receive a free hot dog and drink after the Parade Parent or Guardian Signature: ______Braeside Before and After School Care I have read and fully understand the Rules and Regulations for participation in the Braeside 11024 Braeside Drive SW Calgary Email application to: [email protected] or drop off yourCommunity application atAssociation the Parade. I fully understand that Braeside Community Association A fully accredited non-pro t school age care located in Braeside community centre. Community Centre. accepts no liability for any injuries or bodily harm done to me. Additionally, if I am choosing
If you have any questions regarding the application, deadline date,to entry enter or my just pet want in the parade, I accept all responsibility for its behaviour. We o er a fun and exciting school year program & summer camp! We focus on arts, crafts, nutritious snacks and additional information, please call 403‐253‐4232. out trips. Signature: ______Date______Provincial subsidy is available to those parents who qualify.
Parent or Guardian Signature: ______For more information or to register your child contact us at 403 258 0699 or email us at [email protected] Hours of operation: Email application to: [email protected] or drop off your application at the Monday – Friday 7:00am – 9:00am, 11:00am – 6:00pm. Community Centre. School Holidays and professional development days: 7:00am – 6:00pm
If you have any questions regarding the application, deadline date, entry or just want At Braeside before and after school care we believe that children are unique and require a stimulating and additional information, please call 403‐253‐4232. interactive environment which recognizes and accommodates each child’s individuality.
8 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 9 IN & AROUND ACTING PRESIDENT'S YOU’RE INVITED! CALGARY REPORT Our March Board meeting did not have quorum, how- Southland Leisure Centre ever our Constable Mike Glessing was present to answer 2000 Southland Drive SW • Phone: 403-648-6582 any concerns about the closure of Braeside’s COPS of- ce. Reports were also received from Neighbourhood Join the Southwest Summer Daycamps 2016 -Southland Leisure Centre’s Partnership Co-ordinator and MLA Constituency Assis- 2016 EVENTS Summer Daycamps are now registering look for our tant as well as from various board members. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR program guide online (www.calgary.ca/recreation) 55+ CLUB and on stands. Lots of Spring preschool, children’s and We had four new gentleman come by to show an inter- Enjoy co ee, fun, fellowship, and dancing to a live THESE UPCOMING EVENTS adults programs in the guide too! est in volunteering for our board so going forward we band every Thursday morning! have two new Directors-at-Large, Philip Schuman and Singles and couples, dancers and non-dancers are all May 17 Board Meeting Friday Night Dance Party– May 27 from 7:15- Elliott Schuman. Welcome to our board. welcome to this community group. May 28 Re-Paint the Pavement 10:00pm. June 11 Braeside Parade Plans are underway for our 9th Annual Parade to be held Drop by – we’re looking forward to meeting you! Admission to the Party includes a dance lesson (pri- June 21 Board Meeting mary movements, rhythmic structure, posture, leading on Saturday, June 11, 2016. More participants are most welcome. Contact Linda at 403-253-4232 for details. Braeside Community Centre July 9 Stampede Breakfast and following),social dance, as well as refreshments. 11024 Braeside Drive SW August 6 Trunk Sale No Partner Required! Our May board meeting will be held Tuesday May 15, Thursdays, 10:30 – 12:00 noon August 16 Board Meeting 2016. Everyone is welcome to join us. We will be discuss- Summer Volunteer Opportunities For detailed info please call Norma at 403-246-3763 September 3 Community Clean Up & Recycling Day Southland welcomes volunteers, 13 years old and ing our plans for the Stampede Breakfast. September 20 Board Meeting up for our summer daycamps. Come and enjoy your Stop by to check out all the books we have, as I’m sure October 14 Volunteer Appreciation summer by keeping busy and productive throughout you will nd something you like. We are open normal October 18 Board Meeting the summer months. For more information call 403- business hours except we are closed Wednesday. Braeside October 29 Halloween Spooktacular 648-6550. November 15 Board Meeting Joan and December 13 Board Meeting Playschool Moms Southland Leisure Centre’s Playschool is recreation- Nursery Rhyme Song and Movement Need more info? Call the Community O ce at 253-4232. based and includes educational activities which Come and sing nursery rhyme favourites with your little allows children to learn through play. Playschool ones. Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Braeside programs are for two to four year olds from Septem- 9 6 7 Community Centre. $3.00 per family. WEEKLY PROGRAMS ber to June. Registration is ongoing throughout the AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE year, based on availability. Spaces are still available For more information, or to nd out how you can be in- 5 Art Classes for Kids Fridays from 4:30 – 6:00 (403) 236-9819 for the 2016 to 2017 school year. volved, please contact Kirsten at 403-660-9656. This is a Braeside Karate Club Thursdays evenings at 7:00 (403) 232-0228 not-for-pro t venture, so please come and support your Every Sunday, 8 am to noon. Family Swim. It’s a des- 1 8 2 4 Chinese Calligraphy Wednesday evenings at 7:00 (403) 568-0248 local community. ignated family swim time. Come enjoy our waterpark, Elm Dog Obedience School Tuesday evenings, times vary (403) 281-7937 including a trip or two to the AquaPlay structure. Be 9 1 7 Foundation Baptist Church Wednesday evenings at 7:00 prepared to get wet! Adults must be accompanied by Sundays at 10:00, 11:00, 6:00 (403) 251-5920 a child and all children must be accompanied by an 1 6 4 9 8 3 Moms and Tots Drop In Mondays at 10:00 – 11:30 (403) 660-9656 adult. Regular admission applies. Seniors Fitness Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 (403) 253-4232 3 2 9 Fridays from 9:00 – 10:00 PD School Days Can you help? Path nders 19thpath [email protected] Did you know that Southland Leisure Centre o ers 2 3 6 8 There is a group of seniors who enjoy knitting mitts, Queens & Jacks Square Monday evenings at 7:00, programs to elementary school aged children on scarves, toques, and afghans. They donate them to nurs- Dance Club 2nd and 4th Friday evenings some Professional and Parent-Teacher Interview 7 ing homes and various facilities in need of such items. From 7:30 – 10:00 (403) 251-6228 days? Check out the City of Calgary Recreation pro- If you have leftover wool that you no longer need and Southwest Seniors Thursdays from 10:00 – 2:00 (403) 246-3763 gram guide on stands or online at www.calgary.ca/ 9 8 4 would like to donate it, kindly drop it o at the Commu- Sparks (403) 225-1175 recreation for more information on our School’s Out nity Centre. For more information, please call the Com- Stained Glass Classes Thursdays evenings at 6:00 (403) 589-2973 Day Camps. FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 22 munity o ce at 403-253-4232. Tai Chi Wednesday evenings at 7:00 (403) 240-4566
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12 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 1 3 The 401 pack held their event on March 7th at Wood- creek Community Centre. This is a very serious a air. The cars have to be registered, weighted to ensure they Get Your Total Body don’t go over the weight limit, graphite is applied to re- duce friction and we have to have a nish line o cial ransformation! to keep everything fair. The White tail beavers are also T invited to test their cub cars out against the cubs. LANDSCAPING
I hope you all have been able to get outside to enjoy But rst of all there is the beauty contest. All the cubs CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED all this warm weather we have been having. Our year is and white tail beavers put their cars in two lines and the slowly on the slide towards summer break. This month beauty judging begins. This year Liam’s Ghost Busters We specialize in all I would like to talk about one of the most popular and car took the beauty trophy. You can see it in the center forms of landscape fun activities that all of the sections take part in every of the picture. and Construction year. Boys and girls equally enjoy building and racing Then on to the racing. The beavers get to run their cars · Custom Decks · cars. Beavers build beaver buggies, Cubs build cub cars on the practice track against the cubs. The cubs race on Fences · Retaining Walls and Scouts build scout trucks. The kids take the building the o cial track to determine the fastest 401 car. Thanks BEFORE 12 WEEKS AFTER · Irrigation of their vehicles very seriously and they have a ton of to the Leaders, the races ran smoothly and scouter Tony COOLSCULPTING · fun on race day. There are rules and regulations for de- Stamped and used an electronic score sheet to o cially decide the Exposed Concrete Rapid Weight Loss Program sign and weight in all the categories. The kids can go on winners in record time. First place went to Sandy, sec- · Affordable Custom Calgary’s only Medically Supervised hCG Program includes: to race at city wide rallies if they want to. Here is a great ond to Nicolas and third to Myles. Landscape Plans • Weekly visits, hCG & 6 weeks maintenance! article that I hope you enjoy that was written by one of · Bulk Topsoil Deliveries Southern Trails Area Cub Car Races • Metabolic Testing & Fat Burning Injections our Leaders in the 401 Woodcreek Scout Group. · Through Tip Top Soil • Medical history review & lab testing But wait, that’s not all. This winter the beavers and cubs Bene ts of our Clean Start hCG program: 401 Cub Car Racing banded together and we decided to up our 401 racing • An average weight loss from ½ lb to 1 lb per day Cub car racing is one of the program so we put more e ort in to explaining how to • No loss of muscle or structural fat major activities that has been build faster cub cars. Some families are experienced rac- GOT A PLAN? • Lose the weight and keep it off! around for many years and ers and know what to do but we wanted the whole 401 AFFORDABLE CUSTOM LANDSCAPE PLANS Targeted Fat Elimination is one that all the 401 cubs racing team to get faster. So we held an information ses- Do you have stubborn pockets of fat? and white tail beavers look sion for parents, sent out videos and a small contingent • Eliminates love handles, muffin tops, and bra fat! forward to. Even if it turns of beavers/cubs attended the rst ever World of Wheels out that some parents have a • Only clinic in Calgary with both COOLSCUPTING and races where Anna came rst in her heat, Sam came sec- Vanquish/Exilis targeted fat removal! major hand in designing and ond in his heat and fth overall in Calgary. building their cub’s car, the But all of the above was just a warm up for this past Skin & Body Tightening youth usually come up with weekend where six of our cubs and 4 beavers attended Loose skin on your face or body? interesting design ideas, par- the Southern Trails area beaver buggie-cub car-scout • Exilis tightens loose skin on face, arms, abodmen ticipate in fabricating and painting and the best part, truck races. they get to race them. This is a multi group event where all get together to race If you ever want to see what pure energy and adrenaline Save up to $1,000! looks like in action, just attend the cub car race night. ~continued on page 16~ A305, 1600 - 90th Ave SW (3rd oor Glenmore Landing) For more info or to book a free consultation * Expires June 30, 2016 Call 403-452-5699 Today! Free Estimates 403.256.9282 www.jacksonandjacksonlandscaping.ca www.GlenmoreHealthcare.com
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beaver buggies, cub cars and scout trucks. There were CALGARY A Journey through the Mountains and Meadows of hundreds of youth and 10 tracks running at once. The Kananaskis Gateway Mechanical results speak for themselves. Matt and Sandy made the Wednesday, May 25, 2016 — 7:00pm – 8:00pm 11808 - 24th Street SW Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon (Woodbine Husky) semi- nals in cub car racing AND 401 cubs were rec- Friends of Fish Creek Calgary, Alberta T2W 6G2 ognized as having the fastest overall cub cars. WHAT A www.friendso shcreek.org Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park Presented by John McFaul, Professional Hiking Guide Tel: 403-251-7171 TEAM! Run for Fish Creek in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge! Fax: 403-251-7154 $20 off any service and Owner of Alpenglow Nature Hikes Sunday May 29 Email: [email protected] on your first visit You can be sure we’ll be back next year for much more With this Ad racing fun. If you share our vision of a sustainable Fish Creek Pro- Kananaskis Country has an abundance of breathtaking vincial Park, we invite you to take steps towards pre- If you feel you would like your child involved in our hiking trails that o er a truly unique way to explore the serving this amazing natural resource. Help the Friends amazing program please feel free to call our Group natural wonders of this region. Discover, or revisit, the raise $10,000 to support conservation and community Commissioner Tim Tratch at 403-251-4878 with any high alpine meadows of Plateau Mountain, swathed in outreach activities in Fish Creek Provincial Park! Wheth- PLUMBER questions you may have. We are always happy to train beautiful highland owers like moss campion. Explore er you live near Fish Creek, enjoy running, walking, or PLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs adults to become Leaders and to join our great team. the fragrant pine/aspen woods of Jumping Pound cycling here, or are simply interested in the long term Small Company Creek that seem to reverberate with the drumming Thank you to out local Lions Club and the Woodcreek sustainability of this park, you can run or walk for Fish Low Overhead, Great Rates of the rough grouse. Gaze upon sparkling mountain Community Association for their ongoing support to Creek as part of the Scotiabank C harity Challenge on tarns ringed with golden larch like Chester Lake, and be Sewer and Drain Cleaning our Group. Sunday, May 29. You don’t have to be an athlete to join. dazzled by the sunny meadows of glacier lilies treaded Free Estimates & Advice All you need is a passion for Fish Creek Provincial Park by grizzly bears. Join John McFaul of Alpenglow Nature Hot Water Tank Specials because that’s what unites us as a team and carries us Hikes for a virtual hike through the majestic mountains Call Bob: 403.257.3465 / 403.461.3490 all over the nish line! and meadows of Kananaskis Country. A Few Questions RBC Dominion Securities Inc. for The Community ed de M ical C The Community Association is interested in knowing si e your view on items from which we can all bene t. Please e n a tr reply to our Community O ce email - braecom@telus- r e planet.com. B Looking to BuiLd & Retain a PRoductive, Motivated WoRkfoRce? Are you enjoying the many children’s playgrounds with- in the community? Any suggestions for improvements? RBC Group Advantage is a comprehensive program designed to help business owners meet their employees’ financial needs by providing: Is there an interest in having a community garden? A PHYSICIAN IS ALWAYS ON DUTY ■■ In-person financial advice for all employees These gardens are a way to enhance the community. ■■ Group retirement savings plans Let’s rst nd out any interest. An example is the Park- SUTURES BONE DENSITOMETRY WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ■■ Comprehensive and discounted banking solutions dale community garden recently in the news. You can ALLERGY SHOTS X-RAY REFERRALS ASTHMA TREATMENTS WOMEN’S WELLNESS WALK-IN PATIENTS WELCOME Support your employees and keep your competitive advantage. Call view Parkdale’s example at www.parkdalecommunity. Investment Advisor Michael Martin at 403-266-9655 to learn more. com/garden-2/. MINOR SURGERY CLINIC: PAP TESTS & 7 DAYS A WEEK MINOR EMERGENCIES BREAST EXAMS Once the SW BRT is in place, would you be using it to WART TREATMENTS PRENATAL CARE travel to Glenmore Landing, the Rocky View Hospital, Mount Royal University, or downtown?
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16 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 1 7 MLA CALGARY-GLENMORE Alberta based companies with growth potential. Fur- ther details about this program can be obtained at: ANAM KAZIM www.atb.com/business/products/borrow/term/Pages/ government-guaranteed-loans.aspx. #A208, 1600 - 90th Avenue SW Calgary, AB Canada T2V 5A8 The hardcopy of the Speech from the Throne can be Ph: (403) 216-5421, Fax: (403) 216-5423 picked up at our constituency o ce. Email: [email protected] My response to the speech can be accessed by scroll- ing to 3:56 pm at: www.assemblyonline.assembly. Dear Constituents: ab.ca/Harmony/pb3/powerbrowser_Desktop.aspx?C I would like to update you on the government’s prog- ontentEntityId=3240&EssenceFormatID=139&date= ress since the opening of the second session of the 29th 20160316&browser=0. Legislature on March 8th, 2016 with a Speech from the Save The Date: MLA Stampede Breakfast is on July 13, Throne. Subsequently, I am proud to say that it was a 2016 from 7:00 am to 10:00 am at Heritage Park. moment of honour for me to rise in the chamber and respond on behalf of my respected constituents. There- fore, in this newsletter I would like to share with you the highlights of that response and share insights into the direction the Alberta government is taking to foster progress in our province. 9 3 4 5 6 1 2 7 8 Alberta Child Bene t and the Family Employment 2 6 7 8 9 4 1 3 5 Tax Credit: During the throne speech, her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, spoke to our government 5 1 8 2 3 7 4 6 9 Heritage Time Out investing into the Alberta Child Bene t and Family Employment Tax Credit. This will bene t not only the 8 4 5 3 2 6 9 1 7 McDougall United Church constituents of Calgary-Glenmore but all Albertan fami- 8516 Athabasca Street S. E. lies. Further information can be found at: www. nance. H(Neo rreligitoaus cgonteen tT/noinm-deneom iOnatuiontal ) 1 7 6 4 5 9 8 2 3 alberta.ca/business/tax_rebates/personal-income-tax/ McDougall United Church alberta-family-employment-tax-credit.html. CONCRETE SEALING 8516 Athabasca Street S. E. 3 2 9 7 1 8 5 4 6 (No religious content/non-denominational) Retraining and Skill Development: Alberta’s govern- Kilbco offers concrete resealing to help protect and ment is o ering nancial support for training to assist 4 5 2 9 7 3 6 8 1 enhance the appearance of exposed aggregate, colored adult Albertans attain the skills they need to get a job, and stamped concrete patios, walkways and driveways. get a better job, or increase their skills to keep their job. We take pride in using the best sealing products 7 8 1 6 4 5 3 9 2 Grant funding is available for full-time training pro- available which help repel salt and protect against UV rays. grams and may include income support, tuition, books 6 9 3 1 8 2 7 5 4 Please call Kilbco to maintain the value of your Artisans in quilting,McDougall knitting, crocheting, United cardChurch, making 8516 and cross Athabasca stitching meet Street to learn andS. E. practice their art and supplies. The Skills Investment Bursary helps with in a com munity(No setting. religious N o experience content/non-denominational) is required. C ome and l earn from instructors, obtain advice, but investment. mostly enjoy the company of wom en across t he a ges, make fri ends and have a personal t ime out! costs for part-time training programs. Alberta Works Wednesday mo rnings, 9: 00 – 11 :00 a.m., M arch 30 – June 2 2. Registration p referred, but d rop in also o ers services, training and resources to help Al- FREE ESTIMATES available, babysittingArtisans supplied. in Pleasequilting, contact knitting, Sarah at (403) crocheting, 918-3421 for furthercard details.mak- bertans plan a new job path, and search and apply for SAFETYSYNC ing and cross stitching meet to learn and practice positions. Further information can be obtained at: www. ONLINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM their art in a community setting. No experience is SEALED UNSEALEDArtisans in quilting, knitting, crocheting, card making and cross stitching meet to learn and practice their arthumanservices.alberta.ca/ nancial-support/3172.html. “An effective health and safety in a com munity setting. required.N o experience Come is required. and learn C omefrom and instructors, l earn from instructors,obtain obtain advice, but management system can help prevent mostly enjoy the companyadvice, of wom but en mostly across t enjoy he a ges, the make company fri ends of and women have a personal t ime out!Financial Support for Small and Medium Business- losses, reduce costs and provide Wednesday mo rnings, 9: 00 – 11 :00 a.m., M arch 30 – June 2 2. Registration p referred, but d rop ines: The Throne Speech from the Throne highlighted evidence of due diligence.” across the ages, make friends and have a personal Enform IRP 9 (Revised) available, babysitting supplied. Please contact Sarah at (403) 918-3421 for further details. Locally Owned & time out! Wednesday mornings, 9:00 – 11:00 that government is taking steps to support business safetysync.com Operated by making $1.5 Billion available to Alberta Treasury a.m., March 30 – June 22. Registration preferred, 403.668.6402 but drop in available, babysitting supplied. Please Branches (ATB). These funds will increase lending to Brad 403.875.8463 | Stephen 403.478.1737 contact Sarah at (403) 918-3421 for further details. small and medium size businesses. This is in addition to directing AIMCo to earmark half a billion dollars for
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BRYAN’S PLUMBING, GAS FITTING: Master CURVES - BRAESIDE: Special 3 classes for free. All plumber, gas tter, 30 years of experience. Fully it takes is 30 min on the Curves Circuit. There is al- licensed and insured. Repairs, renovations, faucet ways a Curves Coach to help you with your form replacements and hot water tanks (great prices). and push you to your personal best. Try 3 classes Poly B replacement, free estimates, free advice. for free, lots of choices. Something for everyone! Call Bryan 403-560-6547 or [email protected]. Call 403-238-8400 for appointment. CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS, HARMONY LANDSCAPES INC: A small landscap- DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlarge- ing company with big landscaping experience! Program Excursions include: ments cut into foundation for basement windows Let us take care of your landscape designs, instal- and doors. Enlarge your existing basement win- lation and maintenance needs. We are now taking Prairie Winds Park, Kayben Farms, Grotto canyon, Swimming, dows to meet re code for bedrooms, from cut- bookings for spring clean ups as well as design ting basement windows, doorways to supply and and construction consultations. Call today! 403- Heritage park, Sikome Lake and many more. install quality windows, window-well, weeping- 629-5842 or email [email protected]. tile, core drilling, excavation and anything con- LIGHTEN UP IT’S SPRING! Are you tired of high crete cutting. Call 403-570-0555 or text 403-680- 0611. Email: [email protected]. salon prices? Then why not try a local in-home sa- lon o ering the same great services! Providing 28 ROOFING, 5 YEAR WARRANTY: Express re roof- years of expertise in the hair industry and profes- ing - shingles, at, cedar, tiles, insurance claims. sional product at an a ordable cost. Call or text for Consultative approach, pre-installation inspec- your free consult today: 403-238-6733. tion. 23 years of experience. E-mail or call with your name and address and we will provide a free K2 BOOKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up estimate within 72 hours. P&S Construction and with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now accepting new clients. Specializing in small Roo ng: estimates@psroo ng.ca. Slavek, 403- 835-1393. Paul 403-714-3644. to medium sized business. Twelve years of expe- rience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, Braeside Before & After School Care PIANO LESSONS: The gift of music is a gift you GST, Payroll, WCB Filing, T4 Filing, and competitive can enjoy for a lifetime! Clean, sunny studio. 25 rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737. 11024 Braeside Drive SW Calgary T2W 6G5. (403) 258 0699 years’ teaching experience. Preparation for To- SUMMER IS COMING! Get your yard ready for the [email protected] ronto Royal Conservatory of Music Exams both in practical piano and theory as well as contem- beautiful days ahead. Weekly or occasional lawn cuts while you are on holidays. Flower bed clean Licenced by The Government of Alberta Child And Youth Servises and fully accredited by porary music. Ages 6 to adult welcome. Lots of spaces available for home-schooled students in up, planting and/or maintenance or projects. Lo- AELCS the early afternoons. Woodlands area. Contact cally owned and operated since 2007. Please call Kathryn: 403-281-7955. Brenda at 403-615-7199. ~continued on page 22~
20 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 2 1 Braeside Community’s On-Going BUSINESS Used Book Sale CLASSIFIEDS 24 HRS STAR WOODWORK & RENOVATIONS: We EMERGENCY have been serving the Calgary community for DENTURE over 30 years with rst class kitchen renova- REPAIRS tions, bathroom remodelling, basement devel- opment, and complete home makeovers from start to nish. Please call Ramsey: 403-701- 2886 or email: [email protected]. All Items $1.00 Or Less HOUSESITTING: by a reliable, dependable Drop by the Community Centre to pick up some We also sell owner of residential cleaning company for Come out and meet some of your reading material. Choose from our large collec- tion of paper backs, hard covers and children’s thirty years. Home insurances requires that neighbours and enjoy a free pancake RENEW Professional books. Proceeds help o set the cost to host spe- a home is checked every 72 hours when the breakfast hosted by the Braeside Community Association. cial events throughout the year. Book donations Denture Cleaner homeowner is away. I charge $30.00 per visit. always gratefully accepted at the Community References available upon request. Call Wanda Centre. www.premiumdenturecare.com at 403-251-5000. Saturday, July 9, 2016 HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Clinicair 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. is the leading provider of Indoor Air Quality Braeside Community Centre and Medical Grade Duct Cleaning services in 11024 Braeside Drive S.W. Canada. We are looking for a dealer in Calgary Flapjacks • Sausages • Coff ee • Juice • Music • Living the Dream Lakefront to represent our growing company. We o er Entertainment • Kids Activities in Auburn Bay READY TO INCREASE a royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you YOUR CURB APPEAL? with the latest technology, and training. Call Please consider volunteering for this fun event. Call the Community Centre O ce at 403-253-4232 Craig: 1-416-277-6067. Whether you need a border for more information. between your grass and existing garden or thinking of creating a new garden Kilbco can help. With a variety of colors, stamps and profiles, steel cable enforced landscape curbing is a cost effective and practical solution to Lilly 15 403-719-8282 Yes residential and commercial properties. It will beautify your landscape and Lyndsey 18 587-777-5137 No Ryan MacDonald, B.Sc. add value to your property. Kilbco has poured Salma 38 403-252-5052 Yes over 100,000 linear Braeside Sheri MacDonald, M.Sc. It will not rust, rot or shift, and there are Sheridan 14 403-238-6685 Yes no seams for weeds to grow through. feet of curbing in the 403.519.9102 past 9 years. Calling All BABYSITTERS Calling All PARENTS [email protected] Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and Visit mybabysitter.ca and www.calgaryhometeam.com Locally Owned & choose the Calgary communities fi nd available babysitters in Operated Name Age Contact Course you would like to babysit in. and around your community.
Elizabeth 14 403-253-7269 Yes Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the Kayzha 16 403-252-5052 No community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. Free Estimates 403-875-8463
22 MAY 2016 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER I MAY 2016 2 3 formula and baby shampoo; for children, youth and COUNCILLOR, WARD 11 South West Communities adults shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste tooth brushes, COMMUNITY Resource Centre bar soap (Dove recommended), feminine hygiene prod- BRIAN PINCOTT ucts, deodorant, disposable razors, men’s shaving cream. Located in the Professional Wing of the ANNOUNCEMENTS Oakridge Co-Op Mall SWCRC Volunteer Opportunity: Parenting Group www.ward11calgary.ca Deadline – 1st of each month for Assistant #42 2580 Southland Drive SW, T2V 4J8 SWCRC is expanding its parenting education program- As we move into spring, Calgarians will be out and about, the next month’s publication Phone: 403-238-9222 • Email: [email protected] • www.swcrc.ca ming. To support the participation of low income and moving around our city in di erent ways – walking, cycling, Contact [email protected] socially isolated parents, we would like to o er free skating, transit riding, and driving. It’s key that the city pro- Free announcements: lost/found, household items Parent Talk – Register Now child care for the parents’ young children. As a member vide di erent modes of transportation to access di erent for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. Thursday mornings, 10:00 – 11:30, April 14 – June of our team of Parenting Group Assistants, you will care nodes in our city. The provision of di erent modes is also im- Forty word limit 16, 2016. Free child-minding, co ee, and snacks. for the children by providing a safe, loving and fun envi- portant so as not to overload one system of transportation. Parenting tip sheets and children’s books to take ronment in which to play, socialize and learn. The time The City of Calgary has identi ed and is acting on this need home. commitment is approximately 2 ½ hours, 9:30 – noon, over the years through plans like the 2005 Imagine Calgary, MONTH This free program is open to all parents of babies and either Tuesdays or Thursdays. the 2007 Plan It Calgary, the 2009 Calgary Transportation Plan, EACH OF NEXT and the 2011 Route Ahead. From citizen feedback, we know THE young children. It takes a village to raise a child. Your passion for kids, FOR ’S ISSUE that accessibility, reliability, e ciency and safety are para- MONTH • Enjoy the company and support of other parents and your desire to contribute your knowledge and mount in providing and improving transportation options. DITORIAL • Give your children some supervised play time experience towards a community e ort to optimize E .NET • Get your parenting questions answered with the help children’s social, emotional and intellectual develop- The City is currently embarking on a number of projects ONTENT TELUSPLANET of facilitators from the Further Education Society ment, will inspire you to contact the SWCRC for more along the 14th street- Crowchild Trail corridor to address C @ BRAECOM • Help your young children learn and develop their information about this important volunteer role. Call many of the transportation issues we face on a daily basis. potential 403-238-9222 ext. 222. The bottlenecks being addressed are at Crowchild Trail at the Bow River, the new connectors for the Ring Road, You can register and start the program anytime over and the bit of 14th street south of Anderson Road which the 10 weeks of the session. Attend as many weeks as turns into Canyon Meadows Drive. Glenmore Trail between you can. To register, call the SWCRC at 403-238-9222. Crowchild and 37th street will also be widened soon, which MAY MOON ALENDAR Connecting you to the Resources you Need will help tra c owing over the Causeway. C
You live in one of the 28 communities served by the While these projects are taking place, I have been working New First Full Last SWCRC. If you are in need of information or resources, to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists still have the ability Moon Quarter Moon Quarter or if you are facing a challenging situation of any kind to move between our communities: greater vehicular infra- May 6 May 13 May 21 May 29 and you aren’t sure how to move forward, please call us structure often makes it hard for those who don’t drive, in- at 403-238-9222 to make an appointment with one of cluding youth and seniors, to move around on their own. our Community Resource Workers. The addition of pedestrian overpasses and bus routes will help to include everyone, and keep us all moving together. Published by: Our two Community Resource Workers are social workers who will: We’ve got some exciting transportation projects in Ward • sit down and talk with you for an extended period of 11. I’ll be updating you on the progress of the 20th Street time Bikeway project, the 50th Avenue Corridor Study, the Flan- • provide supportive counselling ders / Crowchild Interchange construction, phase II of the River Park Redevelopment, and the new Anderson Pedes- Proudly serving your community for 12 years! • help you assess your situation trian Bridge connecting Cedarbrae and Woodbine. • identify the strengths and resources you already have ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS NOW! Lastly, this spring, my o ce will be hosting an information • provide information about, and referrals to, other REACHING OVER 410,000 HOUSEHOLDS available resources, programs and services session on Little Free Libraries, as we’ve had many com- • help you “navigate the system” munities in the ward express their interest in putting them ACROSS 139 CALGARY COMMUNITIES up! Please call 403-268-2430 or email [email protected] if Neighbours Helping Neighbours you are interested. Calgary’s economic downturn is hitting people hard. DELIVERED BY The baby and personal care items we have in stock are As always, you can contact me at [email protected] or feel Canada Post dwindling rapidly. We are in need of the following to free to connect with me on Twitter @bpincott, or on Face- book at Brian Pincott, Councillor Ward 11. Phone: 403-263-3044 I [email protected] share: newborn and sizes 1 to 6 diapers and pull-ups,
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