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YOUR NEIGHBOURS: THE MORIN FAMILY PAGE 10 Photo by Remember When Photography Photo by Remember CONTENTS Photo by Remember When Photography

4 GUIDES: NITANISAK DISTRICT GUIDES

5 PHOTO CORNER

7 ABOUT WINE

9 CALGARY WILDLIFE: THE BOBCAT

10 YOUR NEIGHBOURS: THE MORIN FAMILY

14 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: HOW MUCH DO WATER LEAKS REALLY COST?

16 REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA: ASK CHARLES

18 COUNCILLOR JOE MAGLIOCCA’S REPORT

18 MLA PRASAD PANDA’S REPORT

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6 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I OCTOBER 2018 7 CALGARY WILDLIFE The Bobcat Experts in Alberta’s Smallest design, print, Nolan Hill / Sage Hill Real Estate Update & targeted delivery Last 12 Months Nolan Hill Wild Cat MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Average Asking Average Sold Price Price August 2018 $1,799,999 $1,695,000 Fun Facts: July 2018 $1,160,000 $1,070,000 • Bobcats are territorial, solitary and nocturnal. They are June 2018 $1,550,000 $1,462,500 dawn/dusk (crepuscular) hunters. The animals they hunt May 2018 $2,022,000 $1,945,000 The Bobcat (Lynx rufus or Felis rufus) is a are generally easy to catch, such as rabbits and hares, but CALL NOW FOR April 2018 $2,099,000 $2,000,000 very adaptable animal that is widely dis- they will also eat other small animals (mice, squirrels) and YOUR FREE QUOTE March 2018 $600,000 $600,000 birds (including geese and swans). February 2018 $0 $0 tributed in North America. Locally it has 403-243-7518 • Bobcats have to catch their prey; taking advantage of January 2018 $939,000 $886,000 expanded its range into populated areas, the element of surprise, stalking them or lying in wait, December 2017 $839,900 $800,000 even into residential areas in cities as large jumping and grabbing them with their teeth in just a few November 2017 $2,185,000 $2,010,000 as Calgary. These small wild cats are found long bounds. They can jump up to 12 feet. October 2017 $2,043,700 $1,932,500 in somewhat warmer climates than some • Bobcats can run short distances at speeds up to 40 to 50 September 2017 $0 $0 of their larger kin (the lynx and cougar). Like other wild cats, they are strong, silent kph (25 to 30 mph). • Wild cats like the bobcat don’t chew their meat. They slice Last 12 Months Sage Hill hunters living and hunting among rocks off chunks with their sharp teeth and swallow the pieces MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats and bushes, and in well treed areas. Gener- whole. ally, they are rarely seen by people when in Average Asking Average Sold • Bobcats mark their territories with claw marks, urine more remote environments, although the Price Price sprays and feces. city dwellers are more likely to be “caught” August 2018 $625,000 $605,000 • Bobcat females are called a ‘queen,’ the male a ‘tom,’ and going about their daily activities by obser- July 2018 $517,250 $502,500 the young are ‘kittens.’ Bobcats have litters of one to eight vant humans. June 2018 $471,900 $465,000 kittens, usually in the spring. May 2018 $579,200 $557,500 Bobcats range from 12 to 24 inches high • Lifespan in the wild is from 7 to 10 years. The oldest wild April 2018 $522,950 $509,000 (30-60 cm), and 25 to 32 inches long (64- bobcat on record was 32 years old in captivity, and in the March 2018 $515,000 $507,900 82 cm). They weigh just 15 to 35 pounds wild, 16 years. February 2018 $549,900 $536,000 (6.8 to 16 kg), with the female being some- • Bobcats do not pose a threat to humans and are easy to January 2018 $575,365 $567,000 what smaller than the male. Most Bob- co-exist with. December 2017 $799,900 $790,000 cats are grey to brown with dark spots (for November 2017 $584,900 $575,000 camouflage), with a white underbelly and October 2017 $438,000 $422,500 If you find an injured or orphaned wild bird or animal, please contact September 2017 $750,000 $725,000 short, black-tipped tail. The cat is named for its tail, which appears to be cut or the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society at 403-214-1312 for tips, in- structions and advice, or look at the website at www.calgarywildlife. To view more detailed information that comprise the above “bobbed.” They have well-whiskered faces, org for more information. MLS averages please visit [email protected] or black tufted ears and longer back than [email protected] front legs. J.G. Turner

8 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I OCTOBER 2018 9 FAMILY PROFILE Your Neighbours: the Morin Family Photos by Remember When Photography Sandra and Shawn Morin, both in their mid-twenties, and their two adopted black cats, Coconut and Chestnut, have lived in Nolan/Sage area since 2015. When they were looking to purchase their home, they were looking for a new neighbourhood that was just being developed. They’ve watched Sage/Nolan grow quickly in the last three years and they are excited to see what else is to come.

Sandra is from a town in Ontario called Nobleton, and she has two younger sisters that she misses very much and always is excited to see them. Growing up in Noble- ton was a lot of fun for Sandra. Her parents often took their family on vacations to the Caribbean over the winter holidays, which started her absolute love for the beach and warm temperatures. Other trips included summers in Poland visiting her grandparents.

Shawn is from Bolton, Ontario, and has one older brother and grew up spend- ing a lot of quality time with his family. They would often do things together like celebrating Earth Day and enjoying his mother’s delicious baking. While camping one year with the family, Shawn’s dad was being attacked by mosquitos, so he grabbed what he thought was bug spray close by. As he started to apply the ‘bug spray’, Shawn and his brother silently watched him. Emerging from the tent was his mother; she saw her husband spraying himself. She realized that he was not spray- ing bug spray, but he was actually spraying himself with PAM, the cooking oil. She started laughing out loud. She asked the boys why they hadn’t told him that is was not bug spray and they responded with, “they thought it was some kind of special dad bug spray.” In the end, Shawn’s dad got bitten twice as bad.

Sandra went to Humber College and got her Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management. Shawn went to Centennial College and graduated as a Li- cenced Red-Seal Journeyman Technician. The two of them met when Sandra was working at a retail store with Shawn’s mom. He came into work one day to speak with his mother and “I pretty much fell in love, right there and then” said Sandra. After that, she switched automotive shops and he immediately became her me- chanic. After a couple of months, she went in for an oil change and on the ‘return back when’ sticker, he wrote down his personal phone number. Sandra texted him that night. They started dating a few weeks later and now they are happily married.

In the summer, Shawn and Sandra love to go camping. They try to go every week- end and usually take off right after work. In the winter, they enjoy going to a local restaurant/bar for dinner with friends. For Sandra’s 25th birthday they went sky

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diving and later that summer they did a horseback ride up a mountain. They definitely want to look back at their lives and have really good memories.

They also love to travel! They were engaged in Cuba, married in the Dominican Republic, and their honey- moon was a month-long trip to Japan, the Thailand and Indonesia. They try and travel as much as work will allow.

They adopted their two cats from AARC’s. They are

www.rememberwhenphotography.ca both 3 years old, and brothers from the same litter. Coconut (or Coco) is smaller and the runt of the lit- ter, but he can be found chasing his ‘bigger’ brother around the house and stealing his dinner. Coco loves to play fetch; if you throw his toy mouse down the stairs he’ll grab it and return it to you. Chestnut (or Chessy), on the other hand loves to cuddle. If you go anywhere near the stairs, Chestnut thinks it’s bed- time and runs up the stairs and meows loudly until you pet him. They are both very vocal cats when Sandra and Shawn get home from work, and they’ve been trained to come when called and sit for meals and they say it feels good having friends within walking and treats. distance. What the Morins love about their community is that Though they aren’t currently involved with any activities there are plenty of walkways and green spaces. There or volunteering within their community, they did help are a large variety of stores and shops in the area, REMEMBER WHEN PHOTOGRAPHY out with the Neighbour Day celebration and are look- many of them walking distance and those that aren’t ing forward to future participation in other community walking distance are less than a 10-minute drive. San- events. They hosted their first Neighbour Day party this dra’s looking forward to the farmers’ market being re- past year and they had a great turnout. Sandra was on built since that is where they do the majority of their the planning committee and got to meet some more shopping in the summer time. of their neighbours. They had the fire department and Shawn and Sandra also have a great relationship police show up to give the children tours of the vehicle, with a number of their neighbours—they often get as well as an ice cream shop, barbecue, and games. She together for drinks or coffee and have had a couple looks forward to planning the event again! dinner parties as well. Sandra also likes to support Shawn and Sandra see themselves staying in the com- her neighbours when she finds out they have a small munity for as long as they stay in Calgary. They hope to business out of their homes. purchase a few properties in the area for extra income. There is another couple in their neighbourhood that They truly believe that it’s a great area and can’t wait to [email protected] they’ve formed a wonderful friendship with; they see how successful this little pocket of Calgary will be met when they had their cat out on a leash during in the future. WWW.REMEMBERWHENPHOTOGRAPHY.CA the Neighbour Day party. Sandra ran over to them (403)805-1318 because she and Shawn also let their cats out on a To have your family profiled (story and professional- pic leash in the summer. They’ve been friends ever since tures) in the next edition of this community newsletter, please send us an email to [email protected]

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I OCTOBER 2018 1 3 Full YCoC – How Much Do Water Leaks Really Cost? How Much Do Water Leaks Really Cost? When it comes to residential and household leaks, toilets, faucets and outdoor irrigation are the most common Full YCoC – How Much Do Water Leaksculprits, Really although Cost? any water using device can eventually leak. How Much Do Water Leaks Really Cost? Water is measured in cubic metres (m3). When it comes to residential and household leaks, toilets, faucets and outdoor irrigation are the most common culprits, although any water using device can eventually leak. Water is measured in cubic metres (m3). Full YCoC – How Much Do Water Leaks Really Cost? Full YCoC – How Much Do Water Leaks Really Cost? HowHow Much Do WaterMuch Leaks ReallyDo Cost?Water Leaks Really Cost? When it comes to residential and household leaks, toilets, faucets and outdoor irrigation are the most common The average Calgarian uses approximately 7 m3 every month. culprits, although any water using device can eventually leak. YOURWhen CITY it comes OF CALGARY 3to residential and household leaks, toilets,3 faucets and outdoor irrigation are the mostFOR common ARTS’ SAKE Water is measured in cubic metres (m ). 3 1 m = 1,000 litres culprits, althoughThe average any Calgarian water uses usi approximatelyng device 7can m every eventually month. leak. 1 m3 = 1,000 litres 7 m3 = 7,000 litres How Much Do Water Leaks Really3 Cost? Water is measured7 m3 = 7,000 in litres cubic metres (m ). The average When3 it comes to residential and The average Calgarian uses approximately 7 m every month. Calgarian uses 1 m3 = 1,000 litres household leaks, toilets, faucets and 7 m3 = 7,000 litres outdoor irrigation are the most com- approximately 7 mon culprits, although any water using m3 every month. device can eventually leak. 1 m3 = 1,000 litres 7 m3 = 7,000 litres Water is measured in cubic metres (m3)?

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REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Cannabis is Legal on October 17 For business classified ad rates call Great News What Does That Mean for Calgarians? Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected] This month, recreational cannabis will be legal in Can- ada for the first time in 95 years. However, like alcohol NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation or tobacco, its legal status still comes with rules and Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and con- regulations, including where it may be consumed. Here flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems is what Calgarians need to know. and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours Public consumption of recreational cannabis again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707. Under Calgary’s Cannabis Consumption Bylaw, canna- bis may be consumed on private property. It is illegal NORTHWEST ELECTRICIAN & PLUMBER: Affordable to consume non-medical cannabis in any form (smok- and professional installations/repairs. Install/repair/ ing, vaping, or edibles) in public places, except for des- replace lights, ceiling fans, switches and outlets, ga- ignated cannabis areas. At the time of this writing, no rage sub-panel, hot tubs, noisy bathroom fans, LED pot Ask Charles designated cannabis consumption areas had been con- lights, microwave/hood fans. Renos and basement de- velopments. Plumbing: toilets/sinks/faucets, garburator I recently found a house listed at a price that dominium documents, a buyer might not even know firmed. As Council designates them, their locations will seems too good to be true. I discovered the house what the monthly condominium fees are. be available on calgary.ca/cannabis. and dishwasher installs. Licensed, certified, insured. 21- year resident of Hidden Valley N.W. http://ca.linkedin. is a court-ordered sale as the result of foreclosure Medical cannabis may be smoked or vaped in the same That being said, there are things you, as a buyer, can do com/pub/nick-dabrensky/8/1b1/7b5/. Call/text Nick proceedings. Are there any risks when buying a public places that are allowed under the Smoking and to learn more about a property. Searching the address 403-471-5553 or [email protected]. “Bryan foreclosure? Vaping Bylaw. See calgary.ca/cannabis for details. online may uncover something. Likewise, in the case of Baeumler Approved”. Senior’s Discount. Yes, there can be risks associated with buying a foreclo- a condominium, you can find out the name of the con- Impaired driving is impaired driving, no matter the sure property. Foreclosure properties may be offered dominium management company and pay to obtain substance WRITING OPPORTUNITIES: Have an expertise or pas- at a lower than expected price, but you need to know condominium documents from the company rather Driving while impaired by cannabis is dangerous and sion that you’d like to share? My Calgary is a hyper-local what you’re getting into. than from the seller. But remember that any offer you against the law. Visit Calgary.ca and search ‘impaired news and lifestyle website and we want to be the plat- form for your Calgarian perspective! A perfect opportu- A foreclosure sale, which may be labelled “as-is,” “where- make for the property cannot be conditional on receiv- driving’ for information about cannabis-impaired driv- is” or judicial sale, is the sale of a property under the ing and/or reviewing those documents. ing, including: nity for students, hobbyists, retirees, bloggers or anyone supervision of the Court of Queen’s Bench. In a typical A court-ordered sale can be a very long process be- • How impaired drivers are detected who wants to try their hand at the written word. More foreclosure sale, the owner of a property is behind on cause it has to go through the Court. It’s not as simple • Criminal penalties for impaired drivers per blood con- info at www.mycalgary.com/write their mortgage payments and the lender requests that as a seller accepting or rejecting an offer from a buyer; centration levels of cannabis or alcohol the Court order the home to be sold. The sale of the the Court ultimately makes those decisions. There’s also • What to do if you suspect a driver is impaired property is arranged through the courts in order for the the possibility that the sale could fall through at the Visit calgary.ca/cannabis and/or for alberta.ca/cannabis lender to recoup the money owed to it. last-minute in the event the property is no longer in for more information. In a foreclosure sale, there is no guarantee of the prop- foreclosure, for example if the owner gets caught up on erty’s condition, no warranties, and a potential buyer mortgage payments. It is important to remember that can’t submit an offer that is conditional on anything – nothing is guaranteed with a court-ordered sale. such as a home inspection or financing. In some cases, Even though foreclosures come with some risk, they can when buying a foreclosure, you can’t even see the in- be a good option for some buyers – just make sure be- side of the property. This can create significant risk for fore proceeding you know the risks. a buyer. “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles Ste- In a foreclosure sale, the seller typically won’t provide venson, Registrar of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), documents that are associated with the property, such www.reca.ca. RECA is the independent, non-government agency as a Real Property Report and/or condominium docu- responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We ments. Without a Real Property Report, the buyer may license, govern, and set the standards of practice for all real es- tate, mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals not know the true location of the structures and the le- in Alberta. To submit a question, email [email protected]. gal boundaries on the property. Likewise, without con-

16 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I OCTOBER 2018 1 7 Councillor, Ward 2 MLA Calgary-Foothills Joe Magliocca Prasad Panda cbe.ab.ca 403-268-2430 Suite 104, 3604 – 52 Ave NW [email protected] Calgary, AB T2L 1V9 Calgary.ca/ward2 403-288-4453 CBE Open House Joe Magliocca [email protected] Join us to review the proposed plan for @Joe_Magliocca Northwest and North Central French Immersion Programs, which was developed I would like to take this opportunity to wish the resi- With the late August news that the Trans Mountain from feedback gathered in the spring. dents of Ward 2 a Happy Thanksgiving. I know for many pipeline expansion (TMX) faces yet another roadblock, Calgarians, this past year has been a tough one, par- this time from a federal court ruling, it appears that vi- Date | Nov. 13, 2018 ticularly with continued economic challenges in our tal pipeline infrastructure is impossible to build in this Time | 5:30-8:30 p.m. province. However, there is still lots to be grateful for at country. It is terrible news for Canadian taxpayers who Location | Sir Winston Churchill High School this time of year. I want to extend a thank you to every invested billions of dollars into buying this pipeline; it is 5220 Northland Dr. N.W. resident who has volunteered in their neighbourhood terrible news for thousands of blue collar workers who Register & info | cbe.ab.ca/dialogue and who has emailed my office to express concerns or were scheduled to begin working on this project; it is suggestions on how to improve our community. terrible news for shareholders of Canadian energy com- panies; and it is terrible news for the NDP government, Transportation continues to be a top priority for me in whose budget projections were based on this project’s Ward 2. As of September 3rd, there have been numer- completion. ous enhancements to Calgary Transits service schedule in Ward 2. These include: We cannot function as a prosperous, modern society if we have an ever-changing legal standard on issues like • Route 82 in Nolan Hill has added a new weekday 6:10pm trip from Brentwood Station and a new week- environmental impact and indigenous consultation. Al- day 5:29pm trip from Nolan Hill toward Brentwood bertans have already witnessed billions of dollars flee- Station; ing to other jurisdictions, and the devastating impact • Route 123 has added a new stop on Eastbound Sage this has had on jobs in our province. This ruling will only Hill Gate at 37th Street NW; hasten that departure of capital. • Route 124 weekday afternoon peak times have been With the future of NAFTA in doubt, and every other adjusted to accommodate students; and pipeline to either coast already dead, there has never • The Red Line C-Train weekday peak trip times have been a greater need for TMX to succeed. As the United been revised to improve service from the N.W. Conservative Party’s energy critic, I will be working with The Federal Government will be legalizing cannabis my caucus colleagues to ensure that the federal govern- on October 17th. I have been working hard to ensure ment does everything in its power to get shovels in the that the adverse effects of cannabis legalization are ground, and to ensure that Alberta taxpayers aren’t left minimized in Calgary, such as, not allowing cannabis to on the hook for this delay. be consumed in public locations where children may The NDP government has said that, as a result of this be present. Also, implementing a 30-metre separation decision, Alberta will no longer be a part of the federal between cannabis stores and places of worship, pawn- climate framework. They have also said that their car- shops and payday loan operators. bon tax will remain in effect, despite its complete failure Halloween night is fast approaching and I would just to secure so-called “social licence” for pipeline proj- like to remind residents to take the necessary safety ects. Our Conservative opposition will continue to de- precautions to ensure a fun night for all. Parents, try to mand the NDP scrap its job-killing carbon tax that has ensure your child’s costume is visible to drivers. Drivers, only driven up the cost of living without any reciprocal please slowdown in our communities and drive with ex- jobs or wealth for Albertans. tra care on Halloween.

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