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Official Newsletter of the Northern Hills Community Association ❖ www.nhca.ca @northernhillscalgary @northernhills Lets Talk Blockwatch!!

David Hartwick, 1st VP, NHCA bership and talk about the value of blockwatch to the Over the summer, some community. The program is questions and concerns have successful. It has now grown been raised about the Block- to over 70 different Facebook watch or Building Safer Com- groups in 11 communities munities program, specifically because the Calgary Police in Coventry Hills. Service support what we The NHCA pursued a are doing. It has expanded blockwatch style program outside of the Northern Hills a number of times over the and our BSC Committee is years, but our representatives constantly sought after for of the Calgary Police Service their knowledge to set one up were not very receptive for a elsewhere. number of reasons. However, The Blockwatch or social media posts brought Building Safer Communities more crime to light a few program is grassroots. It is years back and a resident growing and we are growing started up the Watchdogs with it. We are all volunteers Facebook group. Since that and we are learning as we go. time, leaders emerged within Thank you to all those that the community that worked have supported this initiative. with the original resident and developed it and built it into what it is. These leaders started to recognize that a stolen car with a cache the group. Due to the rela- gram receives no funding of weapons inside. When tionship we have with CPS, Northern they still faced the problem but Blockwatch Admins have Community that the City of Calgary, Cal- someone saw a man walk- there is no debating the rules been seen holding communi- AssociationHills gary Police, politicians, and ing down the non-sidewalk and guidelines. None. The ty bbq’s encouraging people other organizations would not side of the road and called Blockwatch pages are not to sign up for NHCA mem- recognize them operating on it in, it turned out to be the for opinion, nor personal their own, and discussions infamous Porch Pirate from soapboxes and are strictly for were held with the Northern last Christmas. There have the safety and security of the FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 Hills Community Association been many more successes community. Members have and the Calgary Police praise a choice to follow the rules, on encompassing Blockwatch CROSSWORD 4 into our association. The the residents of Coventry Hills or not be a part of the group. NHCA Building Safer Com- for the program. The program No one has a right to be part EVENTS & PROGRAMS 6 munities Blockwatch Program has also been recognized in of the Watchdogs Facebook CALENDAR the Alberta Legislature. group. It is also NOT affiliated was born, incorporating the ADVOCACY IN THE But how does the group with the Coventry Community 9 Coventry Hills Watchdogs HILLS Facebook group as the start- work? As an example, in Cov- Page or any other commu- ing point. entry Hills, there are a total of nity page. When someone is ELECTED REPS 10 The Calgary Police Service 23 admins that oversee posts removed from the group, we 8 SPORTS PAGE 12 started working with us, and chat about content and have generally invested over providing guidelines and what is appropriate or not, 50-man hours of discussion criteria for what they wanted. and if it meets the guidelines before this drastic move is Primarily, report everything. and principles that we estab- taken. Yes, 50 VOLUNTEER SEPTEMBER 20, 27 & OCTOBER 4, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, lished with CPS. There are hours. We do not take it light- STORY TIME AT VIVO FOR CHILDREN (1 TO 5 YEARS) If something doesn’t seem OCTOBER 2 - 30, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, EVERY TUESDAY AND right, report it. The result of a number of different view- ly. We also do not tolerate any THURSDAY SPRY FIT-2-AGE @ PLAY LAB, VIVO points amongst 23 people abuse of our admins, which this was the SCAN program OCTOBER 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 1ST ANNUAL BOOK SWAP seizing a house in Coventry and it can sometimes take is also grounds for removal. AT HARVEST HILLS HUB some time before deleting or We have also let some people OCTOBER 24, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, SOCIAL JUNCTURE WITH Hills, the first time they had NHCA TEAM @ VIVO moderating a comment. An back in after discussion, but it done this. When someone OCTOBER 31ST, ALL DAY, HALLOWEEN NHCA Director takes part in again goes out to all the ad- reported the innocent situ- NOVEMBER 17, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, BUSINESS FAIR AT MAIN STREET, VIVO these discussions. mins and usually conditions ation of a door slamming in For more information visit northernhills.ab.ca/nhca-calendar/ an alley, it turned out to be Sometimes, it is neces- are set as well. Follow us sary to remove people from The Blockwatch Pro- @NorthernHillsCalgary @NorthernHills 2 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018

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Ice Rink Builder How about winter activities at these Volunteer rinks? We are looking for individu- We know it als who enjoy working outside, not might a bit too bothered by cold, and love commu- early to think nity work! Contact Yana Soldatenko about ice and ([email protected]) for winter, though we more information. Volunteer Opportunities want to be ahead of the game! Did you know we have two ice rinks in the Northern Hills? Find more de- Happy Thanksgiving try Leads, Moraig McCabe or Nicole We have a small but very commit- tails on all the above and Halloween! Dawe, via email at: creatingcoventry@ ted team of volunteers who make volunteer roles by We hope the school year has gmail.com these rinks possible! They built and scanning QR code or started smooth for you and your fami- or [email protected]. If you are on Face- maintain the rinks throughout the following the lies. We would like to share with you book, you can also message us di- season. Would you like to help out link: northernhills.ab.ca/volunteering/ a few currently available volunteer rectly via the Creating Coventry page: and make them even better together? opportunities. www.facebook.com/ creatingcoventry Events in Harvest Hills Hub At Home in the Hills Harvest Hills Hub (AHIH) is now officially fully At Home in the Northern Hills Mural funded!!! Now it is time Hills began as an Design Interpretation for fun things! We are initiative to help new • Starts with the beginning of time into the glaciers looking for fresh ideas for ongoing immigrants settle in the Northern • Split rock showing the glaciers that came meet-ups and one-time events at Hills communities in 2012, and has • Prairies and rolling hills with buffalo that heavily populated the lands the Harvest Hills Hub! We’re calling evolved to meet the needs of our • First nations communities represented • First settlers with trading post and the 2 bottles of whiskey with the sand hour glass to all kids, teens, adults, and seniors to neighborhood. Now, our vision is to show time reach out with their ideas for fun and engage all local residents through • Buffalo skulls represent the end of buffalo due to hunting • Squares represent the dividing of the land by the first settlers engaging events! Let us know your projects that facilitate grassroots ap- • Fort Calgary ideas for events at the hub by mes- proach to fostering stronger connec- • Division of the treaties saging us on Facebook or emailing us tions to sustain friendly and livable • Western pattern to represent the western culture • Trains arrive in Calgary an at [email protected]. neighborhoods in the Northern Hills. • First mayor of Calgary Please consider joining our event Let’s make some connections! • Fire of Calgary and Calgary riots • Oil representation planning committee! We meet once We are actively looking for commit- • 4 Ford model Ts a month to plan engaging events at tee members and volunteers!!! Please • Burns building the hub. We are looking for people email Sam & Winnie: ahih@northern- • First Calgary Stampede with Guy Weadick • Palliser Hotel of all ages and backgrounds that are hills.ab.ca. Keep up with AHIH: www. • AC Leighton, ACAD president and founder of Leighton Centre interested in having some fun! nhca.ca/ahih/ • SAIT • Depression section - buggy, garden lots, and person with his hand out Creating Coventry • Line up of people looking for work Arts & Crafts Committee Member • Glenmore dam We are also Are you an • WWII representation with the military symbols working with resi- artist or just sim- • Glenbow Museum representation through the artist tools dents on finding ply would love • Grey Cup • Calgary Tower space for a dog park, to bring • Oil boom of 70s working with the City more art into the • Northern lights • ACAD building on pollinator-friendly Northern Hills • Richard Halliday, ACAD president corridors, looking at spaces for a community? Do • Interculturalism through the flags to represent the refugees coming to Calgary in the 70s pump track, and have formed a small you want to be part of ambitious and • Series of buildings highlighting the growth • Boards representing the sagging economy again group to look at building an accessi- artistic team of residents? The team • 88 Olympics and representation of medals won, bobsled team ble and inclusive playground. There’s is working on adults, kids, senior and • Stanley cup win in 1989 nhca.ca/mural a lot going on behind the scenes! If youth programs. Interested to join? • Chinese culture centre built in China town • Fairy Tales film festival in 1999 @NorthernHillsCalgary you would like to know more or help Please contact Muzna Amin (arts@ • Hub oil explosion with planning or fundraising for any northernhills.ab.ca) for more • Vivo built @NorthernHills of our Creating Coventry projects, information. • Map of the Northern Hills • Bow building built you can contact the Creating Coven- • 2013 flood #NHMural

VOLUNTEERS Arts & Crafts: Muzna Amin Northern Hills Mural: Laura Hack NHCA CONTACTS The NHCA is a self-funding, non-profi t ([email protected]) ([email protected]) NHCA OFFICE: organization. All of our board members At Home in the Hills: Winnie Huang Planning: Simon Cheng NHCA at Vivo and committee members are ([email protected]) ([email protected]) 11950 Country Village Link NE volunteers. Beautifi cation & Community Playgrounds: Victoria Henry & Calgary, AB, T3K 6E3 Enhancement: VACANT - contact us! Meghan Keating BOARD MEMBERS Business Development: Wayne Brown ([email protected]) Tel: 403-226-6422 President: Leah Argao ([email protected]) Rinks: Daniel Sennhauser Fax: 403-226-6421 ([email protected]) Community Gardens: Jon Berlie ([email protected]) E: [email protected] 1st Vice President: David Hartwick ([email protected]) Sports: VACANT - contact us! ([email protected]) Coventry Garden: Sarah White SPRY in the Hills: J-L Emond & committee Monday to Friday: 10 am – 3 pm | 2nd Vice President: Jessie Leighton ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Closed on weekends and statutory ([email protected]) holidays Harvest Garden: Melissa Duong Vivo Rep: Jessie Leighton Secretary: Simon Cheng ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected]) STAFF & CONTRACTORS Creating Coventry: Moraig McCabe, Volunteers: Roop Rai Treasurer: Lonny Mah Ad Sales: Heather Hubert Nicole Dawe (creatingcoventry@ ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected]) gmail.com) Website/IT: Troy Davis Directors at Large: Ian McAnerin, Administrator: Marina Barrett Events: Vania Szeto-Mackinnon ([email protected]) Laura Hack, Roop Rai, Vania ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Szeto-Mackinnon, Vince Ellis, and Finance: Lonny Mah Bookkeeper: Paige Martin Winnie Huang. EDITOR’S NOTE: Engagement Coordinator: ([email protected]) All articles submitted by the Yana Soldatenko COMMITTEES Membership: VACANT - contact us! general public are the author’s ([email protected]) Adult Slopitch: Neil Meyer Newsletter Editor: Annie Udofi a opinion and not necessarily SoccerTech: Heather Lipper ([email protected]) ([email protected]) refl ective of the opinion of NHCA. ([email protected]) Advocacy and Building Safer Commu- Northern Hills Connect: Ian McAnerin Newsletter Publishing: Duane nities (Blockwatch): David Hartwick (northernhillsconnect.com/contact/) Thomson at Keyline Publishing ([email protected]) 4 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018

CROSSWORD Answers on page 14 “Did You Know In 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the Hills?” Contest! 10 11 12 13 14 This month’s trivia The winner of the “Did You 15 16 17 18 question is: Know in the Hills?” trivia question 19 20 21 for the month of September is: What is the event Ken and Linda-Lou Oelke , Congrat- 22 23 24 25 26 happening from ulations! The answer to Septem- Oct 11 to Dec 6? ber’s trivia question was “The Senior 27 28 29 30 31 Persons Regaining Youth Fall Exercise program”. The answer is found in the 32 33 34 Please send your answer, the article title and page number, along September 2018 Northern Hills News edition under the article titled SPRY 35 36 37 38 with your name, contact information and NHCA membership number* FALL PROGRAM on page 7. Thank 39 40 41 42 43 to: [email protected]. Our you to all of you who submitted your winners will receive a $50 gift card answers, and we look forward to 44 45 46 47 48 49 to Applebee’s restaurant and a Vivo your continued participation. 50 51 52 53 family day pass! Only current members will be entered in the draw; you Thank you to the lovely people at Applebee’s and Vivo for sponsoring 54 55 56 57 can purchase or renew your membership online at northernhills.ab.ca/ our contest! 58 59 60 61 62 membership.

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To sign up for NHCA Membership, please visit our website: www.northernhills.ab.ca/membership . OCTOBER 2018 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS 5 Official Opening of #NHMural !!

By Kim Walker less efforts and you showed up each day The Longest Mural in lending of your throughout the process that Canada is officially completed talents to making we now have an amazing and we even managed to this mural project mural. As we walk, bike and beat the snow!! For the last a huge success. drive by, we can look over 15 years I have driven along What we ac- at the mural and feel proud the fence line on Coventry complished in a of the work we did and the Hills Blvd NE and I have month was abso- project we accomplished. always envisioned a mural lutely incredible. I have many great stories living there. The fence was so From meeting at from painting the mural – beautifully lit up in the eve- Mark Vazquez- · On the first day when it nings as the sun was setting. Mackay’s studio drizzled, I was so amazed As I watched the fence slowly for many eve- by how it didn’t fizz any- age over the years, it felt like nings over three one and people stayed this year was the perfect time weeks to paint 66 to paint. In fact, when to finally take on the chal- panels and share it was called to stop for lenge. And thanks to some laughs the day given the rain at everyone who rolled up over a Village 5pm people were actually their sleeves and got in- beverage disappointed! That was volved, we actually did it! through to inspiring to see how much This project had so painting the people were enjoying be- many goals far beyond mural in 3 ing involved. painting a fence. From the days, every- onset, this mural project thing had · I remember seeing a was by design a legacy to line up young boy about 10 years project for Northern Hills; pretty much old who was so excited to an educational project for perfectly be painting I don’t think aspiring artists; a com- given our the roller that was loaded munity connection project timelines. with the red paint could go to build community spirit And to boot, up and down the boards in the Hills; a revitalization signaling the depression). every day we couldn’t of the fence any faster! project to beautify our commu- Misty, a professional artist helping have wished · I saw a young mother with nity; an artist mentoring project from Edmonton, also drove in many for better her new born baby not to provide professional art- down to be a lead artist over capaci- weather. even a month old at the ists with a project to enhance the weekend. Forty-five local ties from setup, painting and Within the month of July, fence painting and enjoy- their professional portfolios; a professional and aspiring guiding the public in paint- despite all odds the entire ing being able to be there collaboration project to bring artists signed up to volunteer ing the mural through to fence was scraped, pressure to be part of the mural communities together to build to oversee sections along the takedown. I was at the fence washed, fixed and primed. The project. something; and importantly a entire 2400-foot-long mural – on the Tuesday of that week mural design was drawn out · As I was walking along the primary goal of this project was approximately 18,000 sqft of to do some small touch ups in charcoal followed by being fence line, I still picture the to shift the conversation about surface area! on the mural and he was outlined with paint to create a small blue handprints of a public art and invite people in As a fun fact the 18,000 there working with me. When giant paint by number canvas child whose hands at one to participate throughout the sqft fence line was scraped, someone came up to us to along a 2400-foot fence line. time were so full of paint process – from the concept pressure washed, repaired, ask who was the right person And then we guided approxi- that he/she decided to creation, repairing, cleaning primed, painted, UV coated to talk about painting the mately 700 people who came leave his/her mark on the and priming through to paint- three times and anti-graffiti mural, without hesitation he out from across Calgary and paper that was protecting ing the mural. coated twice. When you do immediately said, “Oh that’s surrounding communities to the sidewalk. (thankfully We’ve successfully the math…that’s a total of me.” That’s when I knew this be part of something special – we put the paper down!) achieved these and many 162,000 sqft of surface area project was truly successful. painting the longest mural in other goals as well as put Cal- that was worked on in just A community member felt he Canada. Without our many project gary on the map once again. four weeks. As a quick story, had ownership of the project Most incredibly, this was partners, this mural would We had a professional mural a dedicated, energetic and I and this project gave him an done by us as volunteers. You not have been possible and artist from Mexico, Enrique, think amazing ACAD student opportunity to have addition- made this project so fun and we are eternally grateful for invited by Mark Vazquez- (you know who you are!), al experience to include on enjoyable. It was wonderful their generous support and Mackay to participate in volunteered to help us over his professional artist CV. to meet so many people who participation throughout the painting a section on the mu- the long weekend to paint We would like to sincerely had so much heart invested ral (the man with his handout the mural. He was there thank you for all of your tire- into this project. It’s because Continued on page 9

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1 2 3 4 5 6 2:30 – 4:30pm 2:30 – 4:30pm SPRY Fit-2-Age SPRY Fit-2-Age @ Play Lab, Vivo @ Play Lab, Vivo

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Thanksgiving Day Business Fair 2:30 – 4:30pm 1:00 – 3:00pm (statutory holiday) Vendor Registration is SPRY Fit-2-Age 1st Annual Book Swap NHCA Office is closed Now Open! @ Play Lab, Vivo @ Harvest Hills Hub 2:30 – 4:30pm SPRY Fit-2-Age @ Play Lab, Vivo

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2:30 – 4:30pm 2:30 – 4:30pm SPRY Fit-2-Age SPRY Fit-2-Age @ Play Lab, Vivo @ Play Lab, Vivo

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2:30 – 4:30pm 6:00 – 6:30pm 2:30 – 4:30pm SPRY Fit-2-Age Social Juncture with SPRY Fit-2-Age @ Play Lab, Vivo NHCA Team @ Vivo @ Play Lab, Vivo

28 29 30 31 2:30 – 4:30pm Halloween 🎃🎃 SPRY Fit-2-Age @ Play Lab, Vivo

Social Juncture with the NHCA Team 1st Annual Book Swap at Harvest Hills Hub EVENTS Every 4th Wednesday of the month The Harvest Hills Community Hub (178 Harvest Glen Way Find more information * Except July, August, and December NE) isn’t built yet, but we can’t wait to hold our first about our events and Come in and meet the NHCA team, learn more event! And if you have a couple favourite reads lying programs by following the about the community association, upcoming events around, think about giving them a second life! link nhca.ca/calendar/ or and projects in the Northern Hills. Learn more at nhca.ca/hhhub/ scanning the QR code:

OCTOBER 2018 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS 7 SPRY in the Hills Harvest Hills Community Hub (Senior Persons Regaining Youth) - A grassroots committee The Harvest Hills nights, fitness classes (tai Community Hub Project chi, yoga, aerobics), arts is a grassroots initiative to classes (flower pressing, foster a vibrant and active drawing, painting), or community hub in Har- anything else residents vest Hills. Our dedicated wish to participate in. We committee has fundraised have a number of great extensively to build a new ideas for the space, but our all-ages playground, add ultimate goal is to have more benches and picnic residents of all ages sug- tables, and plant a number of new gest and help organize new events, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Construc- programming, and meet-ups based tion has begun at our location – 178 on their interests and abilities. Fall means Halloween is around the corner, so come join us in the fun! Harvest Glen Way, NE - and will likely Please share your ideas for wrap up mid-October. events at the Harvest Hills Commu- The SPRY gatherings and exercise full and will re-open registration for Now we are looking for your nity Hub on our Facebook page at classes, are held at the VIVO Centre, the Winter/Spring 2019 session in ideas and involvement! We want this www.Facebook.com/HarvestHillsHub which is set up for Adult Exercise January. We fully encourage you to updated space to become a dynamic or email us at HarvestHillsHub@ Classes and tables & chairs for Social join us at the social & games hour community gathering place where hotmail.com. And keep updated on activities. Adults 55+ are welcome to where we have some coffee, snack, neighbors of all ages can connect and future events through our Facebook join the various indoor and outdoor and play a variety of board and card enjoy community parties, community page and at our website at www. activities that will be planned this Fall. games. We meet every Tuesday and garage sales/swaps, weekly games hhhub.ca. Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm at Play SOCIAL & GAMES Lab at Vivo. This is a no-cost activity, Thanks to those of you who have and members take turns supplying registered in this Fall session. The the goodies and snacks. fitness portion of the program is now

Programming for Nursery to Grade 4 during both services and Youth Programs during at 9 am service. Club 56 for grades 5 & 6 during the 11:00 am service. Come Join us ! Oct 4 – Dec 6 , 2018

6:00 pm -8:00 pm Register online at Dinner included www.hhachurch.com Or contact Pastor Aaron [email protected]

Go to our website for more information on these and other events. 10099 Harvest Hills Blvd. N.W. Phone: 403-226-0990 E-Mail: [email protected] www.hhachurch.com 8 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018 Colouring Contest: FREE ICE CREAM!

The first 40 children who colour and take their picture in to Marble Slab Creamery, 623-130 Country Village Rd NE, will receive a free single ice cream cone.*

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Saturday, October 13th, 2018 @ 1-3pm at We would appreciate any Harvest Hills Hub (178 Harvest Glen Way NE) donations of gently used books in Join us for our first event at the Harvest Hills all genres and age categories. Book Hub! Stop by, meet your neighbors, make new donations can be made by email- friends, and swap out some of your old books ing HarvestHillsHub@hotmail. com or by bringing for new-to-you books. Also, get a first peek at them on the day of the event between noon and the brand new playground and custom benches 1pm. This event is 100% free and proudly put on crafted by our talented students at Notre Dame by the Harvest Hills Community Hub Committee! High School! OCTOBER 2018 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS 9

#NHMural - Continued from page 5 entire mural project. Whenever you have an opportunity, I encourage you to support these companies as they’ve so strongly supported our community! I think together Poster Design: Andrew Brien • Calgary 587 969-5892 we’ve achieved something pretty special this summer and for this I am very proud. I look forward to another opportunity to work with you on a project. We as Calgarians have definitely created a legacy and have started a conversation about how public art can be done that invites people in to participate in a veryOfficial empowering way. e Unveiling With much appreciation for your support in making the NorthernNorthern Hills Mural the Hills Mural longest mural in Canada.

See youSaturday, at the mural…in the HillsSeptember 22, 5 pm to 7 pm Announcements: 5:30 pm at north end of the mural by food trucks* Location: Coventry Hills Blvd NE (between Country Hills Blvd NE and Coventry Hills Way NE)

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Jupiter Resources Canadian Tire At Home In the Hills (AHIH) Welcome Event By Samana Zehra tea-tasting of teas from different grow and expand, and hence we are and would like to learn more, please August was an exciting month for parts of the world and free snacks looking for more volunteer members check out our webpage – the AHIH Team, as we all geared up and drinks. Cobs Bread, Freshii and to come and help us go forward with nhca.ca/ahih, and contact us via for our Welcome Event. The Welcome Starbucks sponsored the snacks and our initiative! If you are interested [email protected] Event was held at Vivo on the August drink. Save on Foods, Gate of India 18th and it meant to formally intro- Restaurant, Marble Slab Creamery and duce the Northern Hills’ residents to Moksha Hot Yoga were the generous the AHIH initiative. sponsors for the Luck-dip gift-vouch- AHIH is a volunteer-based com- ers and giveaways. “Creating Cov- mittee which works under NHCA entry” and “Northern Hills Arts and with the aim to foster friendly neigh- Crafts” are the Committees, part of borhood connections and promote NHCA like us, who also participated in stronger communities. In its inception, the AHIH Welcome Event and made it AHIH focused on supporting new more fun and colorful. We were hon- immigrants to settle in the Northern oured to have MLA Jamie Kleinsteu- Hills. Now, our vision is to provide ber at our event and show his support social interaction opportunities to all for community programs. residents, no matter how long they This event would not have been have been living in their community. possible without the guidance and The Welcome event was packed support from NHCA President Leah with numerous community engaging Argao, NHCA Engagement Coordina- activities. We had indoor games for tor Yana Soldatenko, Events Direc- kids and adults, Vivo Play-Ambassador tor Vania Szeto-Machinnon and the for kids, free henna by a community Team of AHIH Volunteers. We want to volunteer Harjeev Shergill, “Mark- your-favourite-spot” in Northern Hills activity, forms’ filling for Talent/Skill hunt within the community, Luck-dip prizes, 10 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018 Elected Representatives

Ward 3 position when the City of Calgary dis- As a result of your clear communi- trated many of you (myself included). cusses new versus established areas. ty voice and my efforts on your behalf, All I can ask is that you keep the faith Councillor While many of our neighbourhoods there has been a shift in prioritization that we can make our voices heard Jyoti Gondek have been around for 20 or 30 years, of our needs. For example, our joint through persistence and collaboration. we are continually labelled as “new”, efforts to address shortcomings in the Thank you for your support, and I look Hello, everyone! resulting in a philosophy that we traffic aspects of the upcoming Coven- forward to updating you on projects should wait our turn for investment. try elementary school have resulted in Northern Hills as they are finalized. This has meant that our orphaned in looking at school sites differently, pathways, missing crosswalks, limited including the design of the north cen- Jyoti Gondek Councillor, Ward 3 With fall in full swing and most road access or traffic safety needs tral high school. During our budget people back to the routine of school have been sidelined during budget deliberations, I continue to advocate www.calgary.ca/ward3 Lynne Banning, Assistant and work, our focus shifts from vaca- cycles. Over the past year, I have for creation of complete communities managed to demonstrate that Ward in Ward 3. I’m optimistic that we will 403-268-2530 tion mode and returns to our neigh- [email protected] bourhoods, as well as the quality 3 communities are not new, and that continue to meet with successes that of our everyday lives. When we talk addressing our long abandoned proj- will translate into positive change. I Barb Fleet, Assistant 403-268-4854 about investing in quality of life, the ects is critical to improving the daily also realize that this process of advo- [email protected] communities of Ward 3 are in an odd lives of north central Calgarians. cacy has been slow and it has frus-

Calgary-NorthernHills MLA munity of remarkable people. the new economy. rity; increase women’s participation As post-secondary students settle Our government remains focused in leadership and democracy; and Jamie Kleinsteuber into the new semester, 406 additional on getting Albertans to school, work, decrease gender-based violence. technology seats have been added at and appointments. The $215 million Not-for-profits and charities can learn Alberta’s colleges and universities this Alberta Community Transit Fund is more at www.alberta.ca/status-of- October is a school year. Thanks to investments available to municipalities to increase women-grant.aspx. time to reflect on outlined in the Growth and Diver- transit availability and ridership, with Please know you can contact my our roots, reconnect sification Act, Calgary has 216 new $115 of this fund coming from Al- office anytime with your concerns. It with family, and spaces, spread between SAIT, UofC, berta’s Carbon Levy. We are beginning is always good to hear from constitu- express gratitude and Bow Valley College. The Growth to reap the rewards of this levy, with ents. for what we have. I and Diversification Act is part of the the legislated requirement that all rev- am grateful to live government’s commitment to build enues be invested back into Alberta Your MLA, in Calgary Northern a diversified economic future for our to grow and diversify our economy. Jamie Kleinsteuber Hills – where we recently celebrated province. By 2023, at least 3,000 new It’s important that all share in our Constituency Office: our community’s incredible accom- tech-related seats will be added to province’s economic recovery. Alberta 104, 200 Country Hills Landing NW plishments with the mural wrap-up post-secondary institutions across the Status of Women Grant Program Calgary, AB T3K 5P3 event, and where we recently cel- province, increasing Alberta’s skilled provides funds to not-for-profit and Phone: 403.274.1931 ebrated our rich diversity with Alberta labor in the technology sector and charitable organizations seeking to Email: [email protected] Culture Days. We are a strong com- keeping our province competitive in increase women’s economic secu-

Honourable taxpayers hundreds of millions of tion system to be fair and compas- [email protected] dollars. sionate. It is not fair, nor compassion- 403-216-7777 Michelle As a result of this, on July 11th I ate, when individuals are forced to 201-1318 Centre Street N.E., Rempel, M.P. called for an emergency meeting of live in homeless shelters, university Calgary, AB, T2E2R7 the Standing Committee on Citizen- dormitories and hotels because the www.MichelleRempel.ca Calgary ship and Immigration in order to government has compromised the 115–70 Country Hills Landing N.W. Nose Hill review the adequacy of the govern- integrity of our immigration system. Calgary, AB T3K5P3 ment’s response to the increased I will continue to fight for issues that number of asylum seekers. matter to you and your family. Since January During the emergency meeting Please let me know your thoughts 2017 over 30 000 the government informed us that they on this, or any other issue at individuals have illegally crossed the intend to house the illegal asylum border into Canada from safe spaces seekers in hotels but failed to provide like upstate New York and claim asy- the projected cost of this plan. They lum. The federal government’s lack of also failed to provide any long-term response to this issue is concerning. sustainable solutions, leaving myself The government’s temporary solu- and Canadians with many unan- tions have put strain on provincial swered questions. social welfare programs and will cost Canadians expect our immigra- OCTOBER 2018 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS 11

Call for Artists

We are seeking artists to join our arts and crafts committee

• Are you an artists or art enthusiast in the comminuty.

• Would you like to run your own art class as an art program leader. (No formal qualifications or degree required)

• We want to hear from you ! • Please email at [email protected]

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Membership Application

Membership expires one year from date of purchase. You can purchase a membership three ways: 1. Access our online membership registration at: www.northernhills.ab.ca under Member Login at the top right corner 2. In-person registration at the office 3. Mailing your membership form below to the office

Mail Payment to: Northern Hills Community Association (VIVO, Genstar Wing) 11950 Country Village Link NE Calgary AB T3K 6E3

Fees:  Family $30  Single $20  Senior (60+) $20  *Associate $30  Business $50  **Business Plus $120

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Please indicate () activities you would like to learn more about: o Adult Sports watch) Panel Discussions o Advocacy (LRT, Schools, o Gardening o Seniors Fitness etc.) o Ice Rinks o Seniors Games and o Arts & Crafts o Newsletter Social o At Home In the Hills o Planning & o Special Events (Clean- (AHIH) Development Up, Block Parties, etc.) o Board of Directors o Playgrounds and o Sponsorship o Building Safer Community Hubs o Sports (Soccer, Slo- Communities (aka Block- o Political Debates / Pitch) Other

Please indicate () activities you would like to see in your community: o Adult Programs o Indoor Soccer o Tennis Courts o Children’s Softball o Farmers Market Other

Would you like us to contact you about volunteer opportunities in NHCA? o yes o no 12 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018 Patentees vs. Baby Talk (originally published by using invented words with no mean- Why talk to babies anyways? Rhyme & Reason Early Learning) ing whatsoever! Sometimes people feel foolish Adults have an innate and built- talking to infants who “can’t under- in way of speaking to babies. Most When should I use Parentese, and stand them”. Babies can’t answer people use it automatically, but some when should I use Baby Talk? questions, or ask any in turn. They people train themselves out of it and You should NEVER use baby talk. can’t tell you with words how they’re others train themselves into entirely Don’t use it around kids, don’t use feeling, or follow instructions to different behaviours, either because it around infants, and DON’T use it complete tasks. They can rarely do have to talk to them. they don’t want to condescend to around adults. anything more than babble and giggle All. The. Time. their babies, or because they think it Baby Talk will actually delay and cry… is necessary to; they want to simplify speech and language development But that babbling, giggling, and Does Parentese dumb down lan- language and make it cuter, because and teach children the wrong way crying IS their way of communicating. guage? they think that’s what babies need. to speak. For example, if your child When you talk to a baby and leave Using Parentese makes it easier Turns out, babies DON’T need grows up thinking that you “wuv” her, space for them to make their own for children to learn language. That that. Infants have an amazing ability and that she is “stwong and smawt”, noises, it teaches them how conversa- is true whether you’re talking about to learn languages, and everything she will not recognize the words tions work: first one person talks, then a “biiiiiig dog” or a “gigaaaaaantic they need to do it is hardwired right ‘love’, ‘strong’ and ‘smart’ when she it’s the other person’s turn. Think of canine”. Whichever words you use into them! Adults just need to trust hears other people say them — she it as a tennis match, with serves and around your child are the ones they their own instincts when it comes to will have no comprehension of what returns between each individual, and will learn, so use as many as you pos- talking to them. those words mean, and will continue these interactions forming the basis sibly can! to say them the wrong way so that of everything your child knows about And don’t worry about continu- So what is “Parentese”? other children, in turn, will misunder- speaking, learning, and communicating speaking this way for too long. As Parentese is that slower, higher- stand what she is trying to say. She ing. When you respond to a baby’s soon as your child stops reacting to pitched, overly-exaggerated way of might not even learn how to properly gurgles by saying things like, “is that Parentese the same way they used to, speaking to babies that you see most form some sounds… if she hears a lot so?” it teaches them that their voices you’ll naturally phase out using it and adults using. We open our eyes wider, of words with w’s in them where l’s are heard and recognized. And when start using regularly-patterned speech. put on big smiles, and over-enunciate should be, she might always pro- you speak confidently to a baby using If you are passionate about chil- the words we’re saying. It is often nounce words that way. the full, rich vocabulary of your native dren and their future, and would like sing-songy and stretches out vowel The good news is, you can feel language, they learn to do the same! more information about the Calgary sounds, so that an ‘apple’ becomes confident in your use of Parentese. If you want your baby to learn how NW ECD Coalitions, please email us an ‘aaaaaapple’ and objects aren’t just People use it all over the world and in to talk, you have to model how! You at: [email protected]. ‘big’, they’re ‘biiiiiiig’. every language we speak! Even very Baby Talk is something else young babies turn their heads and are completely. When people “baby talk”, more attentive when people talk to they change regular words into words them this way. They suck faster when Who is that that are basically nonsense. Instead of they’re breastfeeding and are bet- telling you that you have a cute little ter able to mimic these sounds than baby, they might instead say: “What those of regular-patterned language. knocking at my door? a toot wittle beebee!”. They aren’t They LOVE being spoken to this way. changing real words to emphasize by David Hartwick, 1st VP, NHCA just from one party. meaning or pronunciation… they’re If one of these candidates knocks The Provincial election is still likely on your door, don’t be afraid to ask 6 or 7 months away but potential can- the same questions that you might didates have been knocking on doors. ask during the election. Do they live in HHHub Wants Your Input Our current district, Northern Hills, the district? What do they know about represented by MLA Jamie Kleinsteu- the community? What do they think We are looking for fresh ideas • yoga/meditation ber, will be split into 3 new districts are pressing issues? If they win the for ongoing meet-ups and one-time classes when the next election is called. nomination, and subsequent elec- Coventry Hills, Country Hills Village events at the Harvest Hills Hub! We’re • snowman tion, what are their priorities? What is and Harvest Hills will be grouped with calling all kids, teens, adults, and se- building contest their position on LRT expansion? Vivo niors to reach out with their ideas for Livingston into Calgary Northeast with expansion? The long forgotten Urgent fun and engaging events! • a neighbour- communities east of Deerfoot Trail; Care Centre? The high school? The Please let us know your ideas for hood potluck Panorama Hills will join Evanston and 14th street overpass? Social service? events at the hub by messaging us on • meet-up running group Carrington to form the new Calgary Health services? Financial policies? Facebook or emailing us an at harves- North; and Country Hills will fall into Social policies? Other issues that are • kids’ entrepreneur day [email protected]. the new Calgary Beddington. important to you, because we all have Some ideas in the works are: • pop up art installations Some nomination contests have different priorities, hence different • water /snowball fight already taken place with more occur- parties and platforms to choose from. ring over the next month or two. This This is your chance to have a Also, please consider joining means candidates knocking at your voice in making sure that political par- our event planning committee! We door and selling memberships for ties put forward the best candidate to meet once a month to plan engaging their party, in hopes that you will vote represent your interests. events at the hub. We are looking for for them to represent that party in the The NHCA is already planning people of all ages and backgrounds election. This means that instead of election forums at Vivo in April so that are interested in having some one candidate knocking on your door, keep watching for more information fun! you might have 7 different people, when we get closer to the election. OCTOBER 2018 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS 13 HEALTH CORNER

Partners for Safety patrolling on Halloween night From City of Calgary The Calgary Fire Department will also have ve- Halloween should be spooky - not scary. The hicles on patrol, and fire stations will be open as a Calgary Partners for Safety have been patrolling the safe place for trick-or-treaters to ask for help if they streets on Halloween night for more than 20 years need it. to keep your little ghouls and goblins safe while Calgary Transit’s buses and CTrains are in the they trick-or-treat! From 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. on community day and night providing essential tran- October 31, more than 600 vehicles will be on sit services. On Halloween, if trick-or-treaters need Calgary’s streets providing high-visibility assistance help, they can approach any transit vehicle they for anyone enjoying Halloween fun. spot. Bus and CTrain operators have radios and Coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, can contact the appropriate emergency personnel the Partners for Safety include the Calgary Police if needed. Service, Emergency Medical Services, Calgary Fire For more tips on having a fun and safe Hallow- Department, Calgary Transit, Calgary Community een, visit calgary.ca/halloweensafety Standards, Calgary Public Safety Communications (911), and Global Calgary. Any child experiencing a problem can go to any one of these partners for help. Trick-or-Treating Tips Between regular emergency calls, the Calgary Police Service and Emergency Medical Services will A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities have units patrolling residential neighborhoods. Halloween can be a fun and exciting event for both kids and adults alike. Below are some infor- mative tips to increase all our safety on October Family Connections Parent Link Centre 31.

By Sue Blackburn Forster Come join us for this free drop in playgroup Residents: for parents and children (birth – 5), located out- • Turn on outdoor lights and replace burnt-out Come Play with Me at Vivo side the Panther physiotherapy site, on the East bulbs. 11950 Country Village Link NE, side of the building at Vivo. • Clear a path from the road to your front door Calgary, AB T3K 6E3 *This program is a partnership between Fam- and remove any potential obstacles or trip- Oct 11-Dec 6, ily Connections Parent Link Centre, Northern Hills ping hazards. Thursday Mornings 10 – 11:30 am. Community Association and Vivo. • Keep your pets safe. Confine animals indoors away from the unfamiliar (and spooky) guests at the front door.

Halloween • Beware of potential food allergies; consider alternative goodies. Safety • If you’re driving be cautious of Goblins, Ghouls and Ghosts out and about in your The members of Calgary’s Partners for Safety: Calgary’s Child Magazine, neighbourhood. AHS EMS, Calgary Police, Fire, 9-1-1, Bylaw, and Transit would like to remind parents and st Parents: trick-or-treaters of some Halloween safety tips as October 31 approaches. Partners for • Costumes should be short enough to avoid Safety vehicles will be out patrolling communities on Halloween night to provide a visible tripping; and be light coloured to be easily safety resource for parents and trick-or-treaters. seen at night. Having your child wear reflective tape will also help them be better seen Trick-or-Treaters Costumes by drivers. • • Remember: all regular pedestrian Choose bright colored costumes • Use non-toxic makeup for the costume rules still apply. Be sure to cross the that are highly visible. Adding instead of masks as they can reduce visibility road at marked crosswalks, or well-lit reflective tape to costumes further for your child. increases visibility. corners only. It is safest to work your • Create an easy to follow route with your chil- way up one side of the street, and • Consider sending your children with dren and teenagers. then cross once to the other side. a flashlight for additional safety and • Travel in groups of three or four. Young • Stay away from houses that are not increased visibility. children should be accompanied by a respon- well lit. Do not accept rides from • When purchasing, or making sible adult. strangers, or enter any home you costumes, look for materials and • Practice crosswalk safety. Make your way up feel is unsafe. accessories that are labeled flame- one side of the street and cross to the other • Let your parents know where you are resistant. side looking both ways, don’t criss-cross back going to be at all times (route) and • All costume accessories, such as and forth. advise them if you will be late sticks, rods, or wands, should be soft • Double-check you child’s goodie bags to ensure everything is safe to eat. returning. and flexible, with no sharp edges. • Parents Consider using hypoallergenic makeup kits instead of masks that may Remember: • Be certain that young trick-or-treaters impair breathing, or vision. Connect with neighbours! Halloween is a are accompanied by an adult. Older great reason to familiarize and engage with your • children should stay in groups. Be sure costumes are loose enough community. to be worn over warm clothing, but • Pre-determine boundaries to trick-or- not so long that they become a treat within and establish a firm time tripping hazard. Costumes should to return home. not be longer than your child’s • Advise children not to eat anything ankles. until they return home. Dispose of • Ensure your child is wearing any items that appear to have been adequate foot wear that takes into tampered with, or that are not consideration weather conditions and properly wrapped. walking.

14 NORTHERN HILLS NEWS OCTOBER 2018 How much do water leaks really cost? by City of Calgary Leaks can range in size. 1. Turn off all taps and water A chain caught under a toilet appliances (dishwashers, When it comes to resi- flapper can waste 3 m3/ washing machines) in your dential and household leaks, month. A leak this size could home. toilets, faucets and outdoor increase your bill by $9.45 2. Watch the flow register on irrigation are the most com- each month. If the water mon culprits, although any the face of the meter. The level in the toilet tank is too register could look like a water using device can even- high and overflowing into the tually leak. gear (round or triangular, overflow tube or the flapper is waste 360 m3/month. A leak black or red) or a needle Water is measured in completely lifted it can waste cubic metres (m3)? this size could increase your depending on the model up to 1,200 m3/month. A bill by $1,134.14 each month. of meter you have. leak this size could increase *** your bill by $3,780.48 each 3. If it keeps turning, you month.** have a leak somewhere in your house. 4. Check all water using devices, such as your The average Calgarian uses taps, humidifier, hot water approximately 7 m3 every O C T . 2 4 In the case of a leaky heater and water softener month. N O V . 2 8 faucet, the size and cost of for leaks. 1 m3 = 1,000 litres leaks can range as well. One 6 : 0 0 - 6 : 3 0 P M For more information on 7 m3 = 7,000 litres drop per second can waste I D E A L A B , V I V O leaks and how to fix them 2.5 m3/month. A leak this visit calgary.ca/waterleaks. size could increase your bill Social Juncture Use your water meter Volume of water can vary by $7.87 each month. A small with NHCA Team to check for leaks. In Cal- based on type of fixture and stream of water can waste 15 C O M E • M E E T • L E A R N gary most water meters are water pressure. Assumes a 30 m3/month. A leak this size installed inside the house day billing period. could increase your bill by where the water pipe enters $47.26 each month. your home. This is usually in A steady flow of water the basement, near your main For 2018 each cubic metre accidentally left running can costs $3.15* water shut-off valve. Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say: This is my community, and it is my responsibility to make it better. – StudsTerkel

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