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W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 3 CONTENTS

9 ABOUT WINE

12 PHOTO GALLERY

17 CALGARY WILDLIFE: THE BOBCAT

19 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: ADDING A PUPPY TO THE FAMILY

25 FEDERATION OF CALGARY COMMUNITIES: TRICK-OR- TREATING TIPS

28 COZY UP WITH THESE PERFECT AUTUMN RECIPES

33 MLA MIKE ELLIS' REPORT

9 12

17 28 IMPORTANT NUMBERS

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8 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 9 Tennis: Sign Up Now for the Fall League EXCITING IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO We have been enjoying our neighborhood tennis courts and LET’S invite you to join us if you like playing tennis. With 40 plus WESTVIEW players, we have groups for all abilities and we are a friendly, IN GLAMORGAN CELEbRaTE! welcoming group. The next set of games begins September 1 and play will contin- ue until the snow shuts us down, typically October 12. We cur- • Ages 2 & Up rently have four singles groups and a doubles league. We need • smAll & TAll / preschool more beginners, so if you have not played in a while, or you are learning, we would love to include you. Players schedule their • TAp / / BAlleT / Acro DAnce own games to suit their schedules and we have prizes for those finishing three games by midpoint through the season, and ad- • hip hop / ditional prizes at the end of the season.

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14 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 1 5 CALGARY WILDLIFE The Bobcat MacMillan Estate Planning cordially invites you to this special estate planning presentation... Alberta’s Smallest Wild Cat Our estate planning experts will be sharing their expertise on how to best protect your estate Fun Facts: by preserving assets, • Bobcats are territorial, solitary and nocturnal. They are minimizing tax and dawn/dusk (crepuscular) hunters. The animals they hunt maximizing wealth, thus The Bobcat (Lynx rufus or Felis rufus) is a are generally easy to catch, such as rabbits and hares, but they will also eat other small animals (mice, squirrels) and ensuring family harmony very adaptable animal that is widely dis- tributed in North America. Locally it has birds (including geese and swans). and peace of mind. expanded its range into populated areas, • Bobcats have to catch their prey; taking advantage of even into residential areas in cities as large the element of surprise, stalking them or lying in wait, as Calgary. These small wild cats are found jumping and grabbing them with their teeth in just a few in somewhat warmer climates than some long bounds. They can jump up to 12 feet. of their larger kin (the lynx and cougar). • Bobcats can run short distances at speeds up to 40 to 50 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 hunters living and hunting among rocks MACMILLAN ESTATE PLANNING off chunks with their sharp teeth and swallow the pieces and bushes, and in well treed areas. Gener- th whole. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 ally, they are rarely seen by people when in • Bobcats mark their territories with claw marks, urine more remote environments, although the sprays and feces. city dwellers are more likely to be “caught” at 6:30 pm • Bobcat females are called a ‘queen,’ the male a ‘tom,’ and going about their daily activities by obser- the young are ‘kittens.’ Bobcats have litters of one to eight The evening will also include the following: vant humans. kittens, usually in the spring. •Question & answer session with our experts Bobcats range from 12 to 24 inches high • Lifespan in the wild is from 7 to 10 years. The oldest wild •Complimentary parking in a secured parkade (30-60 cm), and 25 to 32 inches long (64- bobcat on record was 32 years old in captivity, and in the 82 cm). They weigh just 15 to 35 pounds wild, 16 years. Register online (6.8 to 16 kg), with the female being some- • Bobcats do not pose a threat to humans and are easy to [email protected] what smaller than the male. Most Bob- co-exist with. cats are grey to brown with dark spots (for camouflage), with a white underbelly and short, black-tipped tail. The cat is named If you find an injured or orphaned wild bird or animal, please contact For more details please contact our office at 403-266-6464 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. We look forward to your registration. “bobbed.” They have well-whiskered faces, black tufted ears and longer back than org for more information. front legs. J.G. Turner

16 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 1 7 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Adding a Puppy to the Family DR. REENA KALOTI • DR. RAMAN MINHAS

People incorporate new puppy family members into their at least the mom of the pups, if not both parents, and homes year-round, but I always find fall is the busiest get some better idea of temperament and appearance time. Before you go looking you need to have some firm of the adult animal your pup will grow into. LEAVE THE ideas in mind. Don’t get a puppy as an impulse decision. KIDS AT HOME (mom or dad too if necessary)! The first Purebred versus mixed breed. A purebred animal will let time you see the puppies make a well-thought out deci- you know what to expect with regards to size, potential sion trying to control emotions. This little animal with genetic flaws and behaviour. After thirty years as a vet- luck and good health will be a member of your family erinarian, I can say there are exceptions to every rule in for the next sixteen years. any given breed. Purebreds used to be more expensive, Be careful of single puppy litters. A single puppy may and if you buy from a reputable breeder you have an in- not be adequately socialized without a little more effort. formation resource as the puppy grows. A puppy cannot For this same reason avoid taking your puppy prior to be represented as purebred without registration papers. seven or eight weeks. Most puppies are weaned suffi- Mixed breeds used to be less expensive and some be- ciently to take earlier but socialization within the litter lieve in hybrid vigor. More often a dog descended from can affect your puppy’s behaviour for the rest of his life. multiple breeds gets the genetic problems from all sides. Look around. How clean is the whelping box and area? Some crosses such as golden retriever/standard poodle The dirtier a puppy’s surroundings the harder it will be mixes are demanding huge prices in today’s pet market. to housetrain. Puppies raised in clean surroundings and Cost of your pet in the first year with vaccinations, de- taken out several times a day to urinate and defecate are New Patients and Children Welcome worming, and spaying or neutering should be bud- well started on their training. They have already learned geted for. Pet insurance is an excellent investment and not to foul the area they eat, drink, sleep, and play in. Evening and Early Morning Appointments Available if done early will cover any medical conditions before Open Alternate Saturdays Ask if you can return the puppy within two or three 8A Ave SW they become pre-existing in the eyes of the insurance days if the puppy fails a health check at a veterinarian company. A reputable breeder will have done the first of your choosing. This is heartbreaking to do but do you We Accept Direct Billing of Your Insurance vaccination and deworming between six and eight want to start with a puppy with an expensive congenital weeks. 85 St SW PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT problem of some sort. General Dentists that offer a full range of services The Calgary Humane Society is an excellent place to Read, do research, ask questions of knowledgeable peo- start if you are willing to consider an older pet. Vaccina- 9 Ave SW ple, and be tough at this stage and with a little luck the 403-246-5545 • [email protected] tions and deworming will already be done, alleviating perfect furry family member will be in the house before some of the cost. If you buy from Kijiji, don’t get your too long. www.west85thdental.com forever dog at a meeting in a parking lot. Go to the own- 2110 8561 8A Ave SW er’s home to get your puppy. You should be able to see by Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M.

18 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 1 9 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Haunted Calgary Ready to Unleash Terror Again by Christine Campbell, Creative Director or “HallowQueen” What lurks in Calgary, boiling just below Haunted Calgary raises funds for animal the surface of our quiet, friendly city? The rescue and food for the food bank through cesspool of human society: a ghoulish col- its gate admissions. Cash, Visa, MasterCard, lection of creeps who would make your skin Debit Tap, Pay, and Apple Pay will be crawl and your stomach turn. Evil so wicked accepted at the gate. that even the most macabre will shudder. Haunted Calgary brings the community to- The promise of fresh victims calls to these gether, attracting over 5,000 visitors over soulless entities as they gather at Calgary’s three nights and for many has become an Pack a gym bag, Halloween tradition in the northwest com- annual family Halloween tradition. The “Low munity of Rocky Ridge. Scare” during daylight hours features few to Haunted Calgary’s approximately 10,000 no actors and less spooky lighting for the square foot walk-through haunted yard at- little ones and the faint of heart. But if you’re not a school bag. traction has been designed, built, and oper- brave enough, we highly recommend you ated by volunteers for the enjoyment of the visit during full scare hours in the evening. community for over 25 years. With a cast of Low scare 2 – 4 pm, full scare 6 – 10 pm. Pa- approximately 60 actors, some Hollywood- rental discretion is advised. A rec centre not just for students scale animatronic monsters, and uniquely SAVE $2 per ticket by bringing a food dona- handcrafted sets, the attraction is guaran- tion, at least one food item per ticket to re- teed to be a new experience each year. ceive discount. Groups of 6 or more save 10%. The attraction gives back to the commu- Low scare special offer (between 2pm nity in many ways. Seasoned volunteers and 4pm): Pay only for the children in your offer hands-on training for youth, women, group. Adults not accompanied by children and under-served populations, include pay child price. For hours and admission safe power tool operation, basic construc- prices, please visit www.hauntedcalgary.org. tion skills, painting and set design, acting, special effects makeup, administration and Friday, October 26; Saturday, October 27; customer service, etc. Those interested in Wednesday, October 31. volunteering can visit www.hauntedcalgary. 222 Rocky Ridge Bay NW • 587-894-0666 org for more information. www.hauntedcalgary.org • [email protected] Get your public recreation membership for $51.25/month at mru.ca/publicmembership

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22 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Trick-or-Treating Tips Halloween can be a fun and exciting event for both kids and adults alike. Below are some informative tips to in- crease all our safety on October 31.

Residents: • Turn on outdoor lights and replace burnt-out bulbs. • Clear a path from the road to your front door and re- move any potential obstacles or tripping hazards. • Keep your pets safe. Confine animals indoors away from the unfamiliar (and spooky) guests at the front door. • Beware of potential food allergies; consider alternative goodies. • If you’re driving be cautious of goblins, ghouls and ghosts out and about in your neighbourhood.

Parents: • Costumes should be short enough to avoid tripping; and be light coloured to be easily seen at night. Having your child wear reflective tape will also help them be better seen by drivers. • Use non-toxic makeup for the costume instead of masks as they can reduce visibility for your child. • Create an easy to follow route with your children and teenagers. • Travel in groups of three or four. Young children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. • Practice crosswalk safety. Make your way up one side of the and cross to the other side looking both ways, don’t criss-cross back and forth. • Double-check you child’s goodie bags to ensure every- thing is safe to eat. 3 7 Remember: Connect with neighbours! Halloween is a great reason to familiarize and engage with your community.

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30 OCTOBER 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities W E S T H I L L S I OCTOBER 2018 3 1 MLA Calgary - WEST TAKE ON WELLNESS Mike Ellis Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW Calgary, AB, Canada T3H 0N6 403.216.5439 403.216.544 [email protected] Fall is the perfect time Energize Your I hope this note finds your family well, and getting back Commute for retail therapy into the hustle and bustle that always marks the start of the new school year. We are headed back to the leg- It’s not always easy to maintain a physically active life- islature shortly for what I am sure will be a fast-paced style. That’s why (AHS) What’s session. Your Balance? wellness initiative is encouraging Alber- tans to increase their physical activity and find a healthy Oil and Gas issues remain top of mind for me as your balance in their daily lives. MLA. Many of our friends and neighbors in Calgary-West “With the busy lifestyles we currently lead, it can be a are (or, unfortunately, were) employed in the oil and gas challenge for people to feel like they can make healthy industry. We are working continuously in the legislature lifestyle choices. But, it’s really not as hard as it may in , alongside our opposition counterparts in seem. There are small changes you can make to fit into Ottawa, to move Alberta and Canada forward as attrac- your daily routine,” says Graham Matsalla, AHS Health tive places of investment for oil and gas companies. Promotion Facilitator.

You may have read about Bill C-69 before the House of As part of AHS’ commitment to healthy communities, Commons in Ottawa which significantly changes the AHS is encouraging Albertans to learn about active process for pipeline and oil and gas project approvals. transportation and change up their daily commute. The realities of this bill are stark. In the words of the Ca- Active transportation refers to any form of human-pow- nadian Energy Pipeline Association, “This makes it diffi- ered transportation including walking, running, cycling, snowshoeing, skateboarding and using manual wheel- cult to imagine that a new major pipeline could be built chairs. in Canada.” “By changing how you commute to and from work, The changes in Bill C-69 were also applied to the En- you’re increasing your chances of meeting the recom- ergy East Pipeline retroactively, and resulted in it being mended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensi- scrapped. We need to help put pressure on the govern- ty aerobic physical activity per week,” Matsalla adds. ment in Ottawa to reverse these changes which will be disastrous to our oil and gas industry. I encourage you Parking further away from the office, getting off a transit stop earlier, or walking to work can make a difference to contact friends and neighbors who live elsewhere in on your overall health and wellness. Regularly meeting the country than Alberta to help share Alberta’s energy the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and reducing story – that our energy is clean, and produced in a man- time spent sitting has great health benefits, including ner which is environmentally conscious and socially reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 dia- responsible. We won’t change this law in Alberta – we betes, obesity and some forms of cancer. @WestHillsTowneCentre WestHillsTowneCentre.com need to help bring the rest of Canada on board. Already have an energized commute? Inspire others Mike Ellis, MLA and share what you’re doing using the hashtag #AHSwhatsyourbalance.

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