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PUBLISHED BY MIND’S DESIGN STUDIO SINCE 2015 CALL 403-203-9152 FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WWW.MINDSDESIGN.CA YOUR ONLY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PUBLICATION FOR WEST SPRINGS & COUGAR RIDGE News NOVEMBER | 2017 CIRCULATION | 6800 HOMES AND BUSINESSES COVER PHOTO ANONYMOUSLY SUBMITTED. THIS IS THE FIRST WINNER OF THE WSCR Photo CONTEST. PLEASE SEE PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFormation. VISIT US AT: WWW.WSCR.CA NEW COMPREHENSIVE % EASY PATIENT PACKAGE FINANCING New & All Patients 0 AVAILABLE DIRECT BILL $499 INSURANCE Includes comprehensive OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK dental exam, full series 873-85 St SW of x-rays, 1 hour hygiene $ /UNIT appointment and wentworthfamilydental.com BOTOX electric toothbrush! 403.21.SMILE (217.6453) 8 EDWORTHY PARK Heritage Society he Edworthy Park Heritage Society fosters the Tawareness of the history, geology, archaeology, flora, fauna and palaeontology of Edworthy Park and Paskapoo Slopes. Paskapoo Slopes is an extension of the same escarpment, the Shaganappi/Edworthy escarpment. For the past 20 years the Edworthy Park Heritage Society has participated in planning activities to ensure that environmental reserve land (unstable escarpments, steep slopes, etc.) would be preserved as natural park at Paskapoo Slopes. The Society has concentrated on the preservation of native vegetation, and protection of wildlife both at Paskapoo Slopes and in Edworthy Park. The Society initiated the first fund-raising efforts with others for Autumn in Edworthy Park, upper plateau, with Paskapoo Slopes. downtown Calgary in the background. It was at the Society’s urging,that the city required the then developer of a proposed development on Paskapoo Slopes The Society won the Mayor’s Environmental Award for its efforts to hire an archaeologist, thus resulting in the discovery in restoring the Douglas Fir Trail in the 1990s and the publication of the extensive bison jump and processing area on the of its trail guide to Edworthy Park, Brickburn and Lawrey Slopes. The Society was aware of the high potential for a Gardens. Its trail guide to Edworthy Park is on sale for $20 plus bison jump at Paskapoo because of the 1883 description gst at Blue Door Oil and Vinegar in West Springs. In most cases, by an early C.P.R. surveyor of extensive bison bones at its many wildlife and wildflower photos are common to both the base of Shaganappi (Edworthy) escarpment next to Edworthy Park and Paskapoo Slopes. Please support the efforts of the river. Moreover, many bison artifacts and fragments the Edworthy Park Heritage Society by purchasing the Society’s have been observed through the years at Edworthy. Once trail guide, Treasures of the Trail. the extensive bison jump site at Paskapoo Slopes was The Society is a non-profit society and is a registered charity. discovered, the Society urged the city to preserve those ~ Edworthy Park Heritage Society sites. You can stay in touch with your community by following us on Facebook and joining these two new groups. It’s a great way to grow our community and keep up to date on what is happening in WSCR. • The WSCR Babysitters Group: A place where parents can find local babysitters, as well as where local babysitters, aged 12-25, can add themselves to the list to find jobs. Follow this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wscrbabysitters/ • The WSCR Garage Sales Group: Here you can post an ad for your upcoming garage or yard sale, and see what garage sales are happening in our communities (West Springs and Cougar Ridge). Follow this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSCRgaragesales/ • You can also follow the main WSCRCA FB Page here: https://www.facebook.com/wscrca/ OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER November 2017 2 WSCRCA Community Connection West Springs Cougar Ridge Babysitters List Amber 14 .............. 587-225-0480 ARE YOU 12 OR OLDER and would like to put Board Brycen14 ............. 587-777-8499 Kiana12 ............... 403-283-6308 B your name on our list to be called for babysitting EXECUTIVE Maiya 14 ............. 403-283-6308 B FA jobs in the WSCR community? OR are you a Diana15 ............... 587-435-7381 B FA parent looking for a qualified babysitter in our President: Chris Tattrie [email protected] Isabelle 15............ 587-992-5818 B FA community? Contact the WSCR Community Vice President: Kristina Wheeler [email protected] Elle 12 .................. 403-516-3284 B FA Association to submit or remove the names of Treasurer: Jacquie Makeiff [email protected] Tristyn 13 .............. 403-686-9410 B FA Secretary: Linda Nesset [email protected] Marrisa 12 ............. 403-277-8641 B babysitters at: [email protected] McKenzie 15.......... 403-249-8556 B **Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent COMMITTEE/CHAIRS Makayla 15 ........... 403-249-8556 B before they can be placed on the list** Julia 13 ................. 587-215-1527 B FA Membership: Paul Ghazar [email protected] Gillian 18 .............. 403-612-1072 B = Babysitting Course FA = First Aid Sports/Skating: TanyaBogusky-Ghazar ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES are available on our publisher's website [email protected] www.mindsdesign.ca. Please visit to get more information. ❊ Traffic: Michael King [email protected] WSCR News is the official newsletter of the WSCR and is distributed free to all residents of WSCR eleven times a year. Planning & Development Commitee: Circulation is approximately 6800 Lars Lehmann [email protected] SUBMISSIONS - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad Don MacLeod inquiries to Bobbie-Jo Bergner at 403.203.9152 or [email protected]. Mike Hammerlindl DISCLAIMER - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not Linda Nesset necessarily reflect those of the WSCR Comunity Association or the publisher. Family Programs: Stacey Roznicki [email protected] LOCAL CONTACTS LOCAL CHURCHES/GROUPS OTHER COMMITTEES/VOLUNTEERS • Girl Guides 403-242-5108 • Bethel United Reformed Church Sponsorship: Kevin MacDonald [email protected] 403-249-9971 Communications • Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 403-249-2647 [email protected] • Rockpointe Church 403-851-0011 Newsletter: Lorena Charest [email protected] • West Springs Free Methodist Church • West Springs School 403-777-6244 Website: Karen MacDonald 403-249-2838 • St. Joan of Arc School 403-217-0829 Facebook: Linda Nesset • West Ridge School 403-817-3552 • Westhills Community Church Sports & REC • Calgary Waldorf School 406-287-1868 403-686-0608 Sports Director: Jason Douglas [email protected] • Edge School 403-246-6432 • Saint Michael Catholic Community 403-249-0423 Summer Camp: VACANT • Calgary French & International School (CFIS) 403-240-1500 • Sikh Society of Calgary Soccer: Eddie Escobar & Lisa Wilson [email protected] • Rundle College, 403-250-7180 403-246-1776 • Councillor Jeff Davison (contact info. coming soon) CITY OF CALGARY COMMUNITY LIASON (CNS) • MLA, Calgary Bow, Deborah Drever 403-216-5400 Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator: Hayley Saunders • MP, Calgary Signal Hill, Ron Liepert 403-292-6666 City of Calgary Community Liason: Richard Lam ADDITIONAL VOluNTEERS WSCR Editorial Policy - With respect to the WSCR Newsletter: All content appears at the discretion of the Board. Advertorial must be marked as such. Various Mary MacLeod All editorial may be edited due to space. Priority of content in Newsletter: WSCR Little warriors: Nichole Vorel [email protected] News, Community Events, School Content, Senior and Youth programs and Administrative Coordinator content. Political representation (limited to representatives elected by members of this community ie: if their name appeared on a ballot and they were elected). Nadine Petras [email protected] West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association is on Facebook! Here’s a fast and easy way to connect with your friends and neighbours in West Springs and Cougar Ridge. Be the first to hear about new developments in WSCR and get the latest scoop on sports, activities and events. visit: facebook.com/wscr THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES 3 November 2017 See below to find out how your pictures can Local PHOTOGRAPHERS be featured in the WSCR News. West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association Photo Contest. LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS NOW. The West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association invites amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers to submit their photos taken in and around our neighbourhood for the West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association Photo Contest. We are looking for photos that highlight some of the great views, amenities, features and community spirt through every season giving you an opportunity to highlight your work, your creativity and talent and, if applicable, your business. There will be one winning submission each month that will be selected by a minimum of three community association volunteers on the second Tuesday of each month. Prizes for the winning photograph include a credited cover photo on the West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association newsletter (with your business name) discount pricing on any size of advertisement in the newsletter and a gift certificate to a local community sponsor. Please send your photos or questions about the contest to [email protected]. If there are images where you can clearly identify person, please ensure that you have the proper consent to use their image use on the local newsletter, on the wscr.ca website, and on the WSCR Facebook page. This contest is intended for residents and businesses within the West Springs and Cougar Ridge area. HERE’S A WONDERFUL SUBMISSION FOR November! "Poppy" by E. Somerville E. by "Poppy" OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER November 2017 4 he snowflakes are about and heavy lifting can cause strain to arrive along with cold on the heart which leads to cardiac Ttemperatures (brrr!). Why distress, especially for the elderly not start a community Snow Angel or those with physical ailments. campaign? It’s a great campaign to 3. Social isolation can contribute get involved and help neighbours. to a low quality of life. For some, By shovelling snow for each daily interactions with Snow Angels other you can encourage other provide a source of community neighbours to take care of one inclusion and pride.