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With summer just around the corner, the Prairie Winds pictures beside their own personalized write up to add 4-H Club is still staying active, standing strong, and con- to the club history book. He also creates a slide show of necting virtually with monthly 4-H Zoom meetings. As photos to commemorate the year. This presentation is this was a new experience for our club, the executive shown at Achievement Day and our open house in the members held a test Zoom meeting to ensure things fall. would run smoothly. Everyone was glad to see each other on video, and the test meeting went well with Rather than the 4-H on Parade clothing that is usually minimal interruptions. available, members are now able to order unique 4-H clothing that is available to everyone in Alberta. These Unfortunately, there were many of the member’s favou- items were designed as an opportunity for 4-H’ers and rite 4-H activities cancelled this spring. These included their families to connect with some fun clothing pieces, the Battle Lake Work-Bee Clean-Up in Westerose, 4-H as well as to commemorate the 2020 4-H experience. on Parade, and our year-end meeting with pizza and Some of the fun slogans include: ‘I’m sorry I ate all the banana splits. Although everyone was disappointed, quarantine snacks’, ‘2020: The year we pledged our members are doing their best to adjust to the interrup- health to better living for our club our community, our tions by finishing up their record books and completing country and our world’, and ‘4-H hair don’t care’. The online workshops. The club historian is also working on 2019-2020 4-H year is one we will not forget! putting together club profiles that include member’s

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CITADEL • HAWKW O O D I JUNE 2020 5 CITADEL & HAWKWOOD News from the COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS 860 Citadel Dr. NW Calgary, AB – T2G 4B8 Friends of Nose Hill by Anne Burke Phone: 403.397.3454 [email protected] The City maintains 984 kilometers of regional pathways Box 62011, RPO Hawkwood NW and 96 kilometers of trails. In the late 1960s, Calgarians Calgary, AB – T3G 5S7 thought of a system of connected pathways to enjoy Phone: 403.239.2211 the visual amenities and access areas of unique natural [email protected] beauty. The first completed section of a pathway was www.hawkwoodca.com in the early 1970s. Nose Hill Park has both pathways (to ELECTED OFFICIALS protect the vegetation) and trails. Please use both wisely. MP • A regional pathway is part of the city-wide network Calgary Rocky Ridge and is usually paved with asphalt. 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 • A local pathway provides routes in communities, link- Tel: 403-282-7980 Fax: 403-282- ing residential areas to neighbourhood parks, schools 3587 and other community destinations. Email: [email protected] • Trails are unpaved paths usually made of grainy or Councillor Joe Magliocca Ward 2 Office compacted dirt. P.O. Box 2100, Station M Work on pathways deals with missing links, lifecycle Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 Phone: 403-268-2430 repairs, and safety improvements. The City will update Fax: 403-268-3823 existing (and build new) pathways and bikeways. Path- Email: [email protected] ways are off-street and bikeways are on-street. The 2001 Web: www.calgary.ca/ward2 Calgary Pathway and Bikeway Plan is being updated, MP Michelle Rempel since many proposals in the original plan were built, (Citadel Morningside only) 403-216-7777 while others are obsolete, due to changes in roads and [email protected] development. The needs of users and City policies have www.michellerempel.ca changed over time. The aims are to separate people by speed, improve visibility, and make routes more reliable, easier to use, and accessible. Honourable Jason Luan (UCP) MLA for Calgary-Foothills The vision is to help us walk, run, ride, and use mobility [email protected] devices, whether for social, recreational or commercial activities, to connect with public transit and parking. City Council approved guiding principles for the “5A” network for walking and wheeling infrastructure. For Prasad Panda, MLA now, City staff will work with approved capital budgets. Calgary-Edgemont Future capital investment and more budget requests Suite 104, 3604-52 Ave NW 403-288-4453 will be needed to build out the network over time. calgary.edgemont@assembly. For next steps, go to: https://engage.calgary.ca/pathwaybikeway.

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The 2012 Boutari Grande Reserve Naoussa is my Olym- pic Gold. You pour and see the hints of garnet about It’s All Greek To Me the rim, so you are thinking Barolo. At first sip, you are In the spring, I find it refreshing to take a break from the hit with a powerful combination of acidity, tannic back- usual suspects and look at some unique grape varietals bone and heat. Your mouth both waters and dries im- from the Balkans for some new perspective. What better mediately. Yet this is not the Nebbiolo grape of Barolo place to dabble in than the cradle of Western Civiliza- but the Xinomavro grape of Naoussa. The flavour tion, the Hellenic Republic? Greece has been making wines for about 6,500 years, to Dionysian approval. profile of cooked plum, fig, baking spice and nuts will stand up to any meal of wild game. As the saying goes, I have always been fascinated by Retsina, an inexpensive Go for the Gold! white that derives its unique flavour from pine resin used 2000 years ago to seal wine amphorae for long-term stor- These wines are all available locally and can be age. Though no longer necessary as a sealant, the resin found by using the Liquor Connect website at www. has now become an integral part of the fermentation liquorconnect.com.

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CITADEL • HAWKW O O D I JUNE 2020 7 DOLLARS & SENSE How to Support Small Businesses

Small businesses need your support to make it through ways to move their instruction online. Even though these uncertain times. Here are the Better Business Bu- your local gym is closed, your favourite yoga teacher reau’s tips on how everyone can support small businesses may be hosting a live class online. Same goes for - with or without spending money. people who offer professional training. Now may be a good time to brush up on your skills through an online These tips help ensure your favourite businesses have course. the cash they need to make it through these lean times. • Get take-out or delivery. Many restaurants and brew- Practical Ways to Support Small Business: eries are now offering takeout even as they close their • Buy a gift card for later. Many small businesses that dining rooms. Support these local institutions by get- have had to close are offering gift certificates at dis- ting your food or drinks to-go and enjoying it at home. counted rates for when they open back up. Look on • Not everyone has the financial resources to pay in business’s websites and social accounts. advance. So, if your own wallet is feeling the pinch, • Skip the refund and take a rain cheque. If you paid here are some free ways to support small businesses. in advance for an event, such as theater or concert tick- • Write an online review. This is a good time to finally ets, a class, or a service, consider taking a credit for the get around to reviewing your favourite local business. future instead of asking for a refund. These businesses These five-star reviews do help companies rank well in will appreciate not needing to issue so many refunds search engines and on other listing services. This is an right now. easy, free way to show your favourite small businesses • Commit to future work. While right now may not be that you support them. Write a review on BBB.org now. the best time to start that home renovation project, • Like and share on social. Help your favourite business your contractor will appreciate you committing to fu- reach a broader audience by liking and sharing their ture projects when business opens back up. The same information on social media. This will help them reach goes for any future event or project. future customers and gain more exposure. • Shop (local) online. Local shops and vendors may • Tell your businesses that you appreciate their work. have closed their (physical) doors, but many still run These are tough times! Keep moral up by reaching out online shops. Look for them on social media or check to the businesses in your community and letting them the business’s website for links to their online market- know that you appreciate their hard work. place. • Look for virtual classes. People who work in training For More Information or professional development, including anyone from For more tips and information about coronavirus, visit your personal trainer to the person teaching your of- BBB.org/coronavirus. fice’s public speaking workshop, are finding creative Businesses, check out BBB.org/SmallBusiness.

8 J U N E 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Be Prepared for River Flooding COVID-19 Municipal Property Calgary is at the highest risk for flooding from May 15 to July Tax Relief Information 15. Depending on how quickly the snow melts and if there is heavy rainfall at the same time, floods can happen quickly, Did you know by paying your property tax on or and with little warning, so it’s important to be prepared. before June 30, you’re helping Calgarians through the COVID-19 pandemic? Citizens and businesses We’re Ready able pay their property tax by the due date are Flood preparation is a top priority. Despite the COVID-19 supporting essential City services, including pandemic, we have the resources in place to prepare and quickly respond to a flood. Police, Emergency Services, and Transit. We’re monitoring weather and river conditions 24/7 to pro- For property owners facing financial hardship due vide the earliest possible warning of flooding and improve to COVID-19, City Council approved two munici- response. pal property tax relief measures to provide added flexibility: We have a dedicated team that have stockpiled materials for riverbank protection and temporary barriers, and completed Tax Payment Deadline Extended testing of outfalls, lift stations and pumps. to September 30 We’re Building a More Flood Resilient City The tax payment deadline for 2020 property tax Calgary is better prepared today for floods like the one in has been extended from June 30 to September 2013 with many projects completed or underway. This year, 30 without a 7% late payment penalty, providing the installation of new, higher steel gates at the Glenmore flexibility during these difficult times. A penalty of Dam means we’re able to manage a 2005-level flood along 7% will be added to any unpaid balance on Oc- the Elbow River. With the construction of the Springbank tober 1. Reservoir, we’ll reach our goal of managing a 2013-level Budget Wisely, Join TIPP Filing Fee-Free flood. The Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) filing fee What You Can Do to Be Ready has been suspended for 2020. Join TIPP to make • Understand. Know your flood risk whether you live, work or budgeting easier or cancel TIPP to increase your spend any time around our rivers. immediate cash flow. • Be prepared. Take steps to reduce flood-damage and be To learn about joining or changing TIPP before or prepared if you need to evacuate quickly. • Stay informed. Follow local media and The City on social after September 30, please visit calgary.ca/TIPP. media, and make sure you’re receiving emergency alerts. Learn more about these municipal property tax Visit calgary.ca/flood for more information. relief measures by visiting calgary.ca/properytax.

Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw Review The City of Calgary is reviewing the Responsible Pet is and isn’t working with the current regulations. They Ownership Bylaw to better understand how it reflects were also given the opportunity to provide input on oth- community values and meets the needs of Calgarians. er things that should be included in the Bylaw. Feedback The goal is to have a bylaw that will adapt to the chang- collected in phase one is being used to develop potential ing trends in society and that will improve public safety amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. and livability. In the second phase, the City of Calgary is seeking your In the first phase of the public engagement process, feedback on these potential amendments. Visit calgary. Calgarians were asked to share their thoughts on what ca/petbylaw to stay informed and get updates.

CITADEL • HAWKW O O D I JUNE 2020 9 REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA

Ask Charles I listed my home for sale with a real estate bro- If you didn’t contemplate this possibility at the begin- kerage, but I found a buyer through friends. Can ning of your listing agreement, and didn’t ask for such I complete the sale without involving my broker- a clause, you’re likely out of luck. Upon the completion age and avoid paying commission? of the sale, regardless of who the buyer is, commission or other remuneration will become payable to your real That depends on what your written agreement with estate brokerage according to the terms of your agree- your real estate brokerage says. ment.

The written agreement you have with a real estate bro- As with so many other aspects of the agreement you kerage to sell your home, referred to as a Seller Repre- have with your brokerage, a seller’s rights reserved sentation Agreement or Listing Agreement, sets out clause is negotiable. A real estate brokerage may not your responsibilities and the responsibilities of your real be willing to include such a clause in your listing agree- estate brokerage. ment. A real estate brokerage will work as hard as they Your real estate brokerage is responsible for marketing can to get your property sold, and they want to ensure your home and providing related services. One of your they will receive compensation for their work. main responsibilities is to compensate your real estate If you want to proceed with such a clause, you’ll have brokerage upon the successful completion of a sale. The to find a brokerage that will include it. Do not sign an agreement you have sets out under what conditions the agreement you don’t wholly agree with; written service commission or remuneration becomes payable, and how agreements are legally binding documents, and you will much the remuneration is or how it will be calculated. have to abide by their terms – including payment.

If a seller has individuals in mind who they believe, per- “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles haps because of a previous conversation or negotiation, Stevenson, Registrar of the Real Estate Council of Alberta might be interested in purchasing their property, they (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the independent, non- should discuss a “seller’s rights reserved” clause with government agency responsible for the regulation of their real estate brokerage. Through a “seller’s right’s Alberta’s real estate industry. We license, govern, and set reserved’ clause, the listing brokerage agrees the seller the standards of practice for all real estate, mortgage won’t have to pay them commission if specific individu- brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals in als, who are named in the listing agreement, buy the Alberta. To submit a question, email [email protected]. property. 10 J U N E 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Paws also need to be toughened up to tolerate long- distance running. Pavement can wear soft paw pads down to bleeding. Gravel can also cause damage in the long haul. Toughen your dog’s paws up along with his stamina. Do not run a dog in heat. Cool mornings or evenings are better. Is there smoke from fires west of Calgary in the air? A dog loses excess heat by panting so it is more sensitive to the smoke in the air. Your dog is tied to you so if he becomes overheated or stressed it is difficult for a well- trained dog to say “Hey, I gotta stop!” Remember to keep Running with your pet well-hydrated. He needs his own water bottle! How will your dog be leashed? A halter type head piece may rub with long distances. A collar may not give you Your Dog enough control. Your dog does need to be trained to run with you so you don’t get injured by a dash across The weather is changing in Calgary and with our op- your feet or into the road. I had a Boston marathon run- tions for exercise limited this year, many people want to ning relative laid up with a broken leg by her dog dash- get outside with their pets. A few clients over the years ing in front of her after a squirrel. have asked about acquiring a canine running partner, so let’s start at the beginning. Ultimately, you need to use your common sense if you want to acquire a canine running partner. Those rules But before we start, there is a city bylaw forbidding peo- that apply to you for your well-being probably apply to ple to bicycle with a leashed dog … and it’s cruel. This your pet. Safe running and enjoy the summer. week, with the weather warming, I have seen people biking with brachiocephalic boxers, short-legged fat Jennifer L. Scott, B.Sc., D.V.M. little dogs, and many others. I know many people are going to have a reason why it’s okay with their particular dog, but they haven’t seen the dogs veterinarians treat following this activity. If you intend to seriously run with your pet, some breeds 7 4 5 make better partners. Just like people with long lean body types, your dog breed should be similar. You want 5 6 a lean frame, long legs, and stamina. Border collies, whippets, Australian Shepherds, and Brittany spaniels 3 9 2 tend to make good running pals. Most Rottweilers tend to have too heavy a build. Giant breeds and toy breeds 4 1 3 7 9 are not a good choice, nor is a dog like a boxer with a pushed in brachiocephalic nose. You don’t want a dog 5 4 with a heavy coat. For those of us with lesser aspirations for distance running, just looking for some exercise, 7 4 8 5 2 these considerations aren’t as important. 6 9 8 How’s your pet’s general health? Is your pet overweight or arthritic? No dog with severe hip dysplasia or spinal 8 5 issues is going to run marathons. Your pup needs to be fully grown with its growth plates 6 5 3 closed if you’re going to push the limits. Gradually build- up to the distances you expect to go. FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 13

CITADEL • HAWKW O O D I JUNE 2020 11 MLA Calgary-Edgemont MP Calgary Rocky Ridge Prasad Panda Pat Kelly 222, 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW 403-288-4453 Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 [email protected] 403-282-7980 403-282-3587 [email protected]

Dear friends and neighbours, Everyone in our community has been affected by the This year’s spring season has presented many unex- COVID-19 pandemic, and many face continuing hard- pected challenges for our community. Undoubtedly ship and loss. The health and safety of our friends, family, these have been difficult times, both financially and and vulnerable members of our community has been a emotionally, for many of us. I want to assure all of my constant concern, along with thanks for the extraordin- constituents that our government is considering every ary efforts of health care providers, emergency services possible step to support Albertans as we look towards personnel, and essential services workers. economic recovery. Alberta Infrastructure will play a leading role to get Al- Members of Parliament have a responsibility to their bertans back to work. I recently announced an acceler- constituents to raise their concerns directly to the gov- ated infrastructure program that will begin construction ernment, to question the government’s conduct, and on five new schools in Alberta this September. I’m also to authorize the government’s expenditures. The only very pleased that we have been able to allow private way to do this is through continued sittings of Parlia- and public construction sites to safely continue oper- ment. During the crisis, we proved that Parliament can ating throughout this pandemic. In fact, the Calgary hold effective sittings while respecting current health Cancer Centre project achieved an important milestone guidelines, and that better laws are made when the with the last concrete pour to the main structure, thus opposition’s voice is heard. It is critical that democratic topping off the building. institutions continue to function during times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges and uncertainties. Mental health is an important part of My Conservative Caucus colleagues and I have worked our well-being. Our government is investing $53 million hard to help all Canadians get the support they need, as to boost mental health services in communities across quickly as possible. We put forward many constructive the province, ensuring that all Albertans have access solutions to improve the government’s initial responses to the mental health supports that they need. I encour- to the pandemic. Some of our suggestions were adopt- age everyone to reach out to loved ones to help boost ed, others we will continue to raise. their spirits. Resources are also available to anyone who is struggling during COVID-19. The Mental Health Help When I am not able to participate directly in Parliament- Line provides 24/7 confidential support at 1-877-303- ary sittings or committees, I am in contact with my col- 2642. leagues, sharing concerns I receive from residents of Sharing accurate and up-to-date information to the Calgary Rocky Ridge so that they can be part of our re- public has been an important component of our prov- sponse to the government’s actions. ince’s pandemic response. Information on public health guidelines, resources for coping, and supports for in- During the crisis, I have received hundreds of emails dividuals and businesses in Alberta can all be found at and phone calls from constituents. Some people helped alberta.ca/covid19. identify specific gaps in the government’s aid measures, Finally, I would like to recognize all of the health care others provided valuable insight into the challenges professionals, essential workers, and volunteers who created by this crisis. Your feedback helps me contribute are working tirelessly for our community through this to the Conservative response, to hold the Government public health crisis. Thank you for all of your hard work to account, and to constructively propose alternate in these truly difficult times. policies. Thank you to everyone who took the time to As always, it is my honour to serve as your MLA. call or email me.

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The City of Calgary continues to take action to deal First, I want to recognize those that have been, and with the COVID-19 pandemic. I was pleased to support continue to be, on the frontlines during this pandemic, additional relief measures to support taxpayers facing including healthcare professionals, first responders, financial hardship including extending the payment truckers, grocery store employees, and all essential deadline for 2020 property tax from June 30 to Sep- workers. Thank you for serving our community. tember 30 without a late payment penalty, which will During this time of uncertainty, keeping my office avail- help provide flexibility during these difficult times. The able to provide individual help is one of my top priori- Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) filing fee has been ties. Many constituents have contacted my office with suspended for 2020. Taxpayers can join TIPP to make a variety of individual queries, from accessing govern- budgeting easier or cancel TIPP to increase your im- ment programs to helping loved ones stranded abroad. mediate cash flow and rejoin later in 2020 without the In the last several weeks, my office has assisted with filing fee. I also voted against the 2020 property tax in- nearly two hundred individual complex cases. crease, as I felt that this was not the time to be increas- Since the onset of this pandemic, I have been working ing taxes on Calgarians. closely with, business leaders, civil society representa- Calgary transit has been making numerous reductions tives, leaders from the faith community, and cultural and service adjustments to deal with the significant community groups to better understand the precise challenges our community is facing. Last month I held a reduction in ridership. For updates on service adjust- virtual town hall and a virtual roundtable for small busi- ments please visit http://www.calgarytransit.com/ ness owners, to ensure I am hearing directly from you. news/reductions-transit-service. Many of you write or call into my office on a daily basis Street sweeping is important to keep material out of our with your feedback and concerns. I have been directly storm and river system and to improve the safety of our using this feedback as I am writing policy, appearing on roads. Street sweeping will continue through June in national media, writing press releases, getting changes numerous Ward 2 communities. The community sched- to, and advocating for, emergency support programs. uled for street sweeping in June are: I have also been addressing all of the questions from Hawkwood – June 5, 8, 9 community members on my website, where I have col- Citadel – June 10, 11 lated resources from all levels of government, posted The Hamptons – June 11, 12, 15 all my press releases, provided step-by-step tutorials Arbour Lake – June 15, 16 on applying for financial support, and post the answers to your questions that I have received from the govern- Please do your best to remove vehicles from the road- ment. My website is updated regularly with new infor- ways. Enforcement information will record vehicles mation from government press briefings. If you want to not moved and are subject to a tag. Vehicle owners find details about the work my office and I are doing, that haven’t moved have the option of sweeping ma- please visit www.MPRempel.ca. terial into a double bag and placed into City black During this time, it is important our community comes bin receptacles after sweepers have gone by. All tags together and does our part to slow the spread. If you will be reviewed in July once the sweeping program have any feedback on how I can better serve our com- is completed. Tags will be cancelled if sweepings are munity at this time, please contact me at michelle. picked up. [email protected].

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