JULY 2018 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,300 HOUSEHOLDS ROSS-CHARACTER THE OFFICIAL ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
5 MY BABYSITTER LIST
6 ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
7 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
7 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT
8 CALGARY WILDLIFE: THE SCOOP ON SKUNKS
9 MLA BRIAN MALKINSON’S REPORT
9 COUNCILLOR EVAN WOOLLEY’S REPORT
10 ABOUT WINE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS ARE GOING DIGITAL. Same permit program, only better.
Residential Parking Permit Holders Benefits of the new system: 5 7 Before your permit expires, register for an online Quick and easy application account and apply for your parking permits. No Internet? Come to our office to register or send your A two-year renewal period documents via fax or mail and then give us a call. No more lost or stolen passes There will be no physical passes or visitor hang tags; More effective and efficient enforcement of permit the new system is all digital. zones
If your address qualifies for visitor permits, when you have visitors, log on to your account and start a visitor parking session using the vehicle’s licence plate. 8 10
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For more information, visit: permits.calgaryparking.com IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 It was a rainy night in May when I had to drop some- viding what you want as an association and especially Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 thing off at the office in the hall. Because of the rain and if there are things you think we could try to offer in the AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 my wife’s fine meal I decided to walk. The lights were future, because we are safe, we are a community. Our out in some houses while in other homes you could place is Rosscarrock. Enjoy the summer. ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 see friends and family talking and having a good time. ROSSCARROCK Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 It was very relaxing and I felt safe and at home. I felt a As always, you can reach me at either info@rosscarrock. org or [email protected]. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 tremendous sense of community. 4411-10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB - T3C 0L9 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 I get to meet a number of you at our events held in Ross- Phone: 403.242.0212 • Fax: 403.242.8354 carrock. I see some of you at the mall, the library and on Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 www.rosscarrock.org • [email protected] the streets. Some have even invited me into your homes Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 with a question about development, or if you are friends Rosscarrock to a house party. Delivered monthly to 2,300 households and businesses for Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 3 years Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 In our small space there are over 3,500 people – so I know that I haven’t met all of you personally. If you Editorial Submissions ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 know me then you’d also know that I am horrible at [email protected] Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 remembering names. So here I walk on a rainy night Name Age Contact Course All editorial content must be submitted by the last Tuesday knowing only a handful of people and I still feel safe! In of the month for the following month's publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE Bobbi 24 403-877-4525 Yes my community. Cathy 31 403-390-8600 No Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 When you feel safe and secure, you want to explore new Criselda 47 403-714-6083 Yes 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 things. Set new horizons as it were. There’s great reward All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Genevieve 28 581-307-6165 Yes Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 when you do. Like me, you do not have to go far to do the month for the following month’s publication. that. Especially here. We have such a diversity of culture James 17 587-583-4683 Yes Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Published by Great News Publishing and life experience right here. Jordan 27 403-966-1647 No Serving Calgary communities for 29 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 An often-stated reason for joining the board of the com- Melissa 23 587-436-9260 Yes 84 newsletters reaching over 379,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 munity association is to meet new people and get to in Calgary and surrounding areas. No 20 402-718-3749 Yes South Health Campus 403-956-1111 know other families that are neighbours. These individ- #34-4550 112 Ave SE uals offer themselves willingly in service to you and your OTHER Priscilla 29 403-402-6113 Yes Calgary, AB community because they feel safe – come rain or shine. Rachel 30 403-689-3700 Yes T2C 2K2 Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 In doing so they expand their friends, relationships and that includes not just themselves as an individual, but Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Saba 19 403-437-6683 No Check out our website: their entirely family gains benefit. www.great-news.ca SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 Shawna 20 403-402-0489 Yes You can do the same. Use the hall as a touchstone to Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 expand you world to include and meet more of your Sophia 36 587-700-5989 Yes Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 neighbours. There are a number of events throughout the summer hosted either by the association or other Calling All BABYSITTERS The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission City of Calgary 311 reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of organizations where you will feel welcome. Granted Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities Great News Publishing and Rosscarrock Community Association. Social Service Info & Referral 211 some things are full, like our community garden. There you would like to babysit in. still will be lots to explore. There’s the playground and The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 Calling All PARENTS not warranted to be so. benches and tables to enjoy our shared space. Lots of Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around Road Conditions – Calgary baseball to watch and more. Great News Publishing and Rosscarrock Community Association does not 511 your community. Weather Information endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of Perhaps you might even see me, walking to the hall. Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the Please stop me and say hi. Let me know if we are pro- community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. services. Gamblers Anonymous 1-855-222-5542
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Ron Liepert Ron MP Calgary Signal Hill Signal Calgary MP CALGARY WILDLIFE MLA Calgary Currie Councillor, Ward 8 Brian Malkinson Evan Woolley 2108 B - 33 Avenue SW P.O. Box 2100, Station M Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 1Z6 The Scoop on Skunks Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 2M5 403-246-4794 403-686-1543 403-268-2430 [email protected] Skunks have a bad reputation for their smelly spray, but they should be recognized as champion pest control- There is a lot of exciting news to share this month and not lers! Skunks tend to prey on rodents and insects that can Summer is here! I love Calgary at this time of year. It’s much room. So here goes. To start the big news of the ses- cause significant damage to the average home. When a great chance to get outside and connect with old sion—because of the leadership of Premier Notley and left alone, skunks are rarely recognized in a neighbour- friends, enjoy new restaurants and patios, float down Alberta’s climate leadership plan—the Federal Govern- hood and will happily live under the radar, foraging and the river or just enjoy all our great city has to offer in the warmer months. ment purchased the TransMountain Pipeline, effectively hunting for food once the sun goes down. Conflicts can providing a shield around the project, and protecting it occur however, when a skunk is startled or attacked (of- If you’re looking for things to do with the family or with from further political attacks and ensuring its construc- ten by roaming cats and dogs). When a skunk becomes friends visiting from out of town, The City of Calgary tion. From the very beginning Premier Notley made it defensive, it will stomp its feet, raise its trail, and finally offers numerous fun, free and community-based pro- clear that good jobs for working people and meaningful (if worse comes to worst) release its anal glands and grams and services for children, youth and families all climate action can—and must—go hand in hand. spray a foul discharge onto its attacker. over Calgary each summer. Some of these programs in- But that is not all. clude Paint in The Park (check it out in Bankview and in The Beltline) Park n’ Play, Stay n’ Play, Community Camps, A few weeks ago, the spring legislative session con- Youth Days, and Lawn Chair Theatres. You can visit cal- cluded, and we continued our promise to deliberate and Did you know? gary.ca/cns to check out what’s happening in your area. pass legislation that makes Albertans’ lives better. These • Skunks are nocturnal omnivores whose diet can consist of included Bill 5—based on my Henson Trust consulta- If you’re planning on taking advantage of the great anything from insects and rodents to fruits and leaves tions—that strengthens the financial security of those weather to do home or yard improvements make sure • A skunk’s vision is quite poor, so although they mostly keep to with disabilities, Bill 9 that protects choice for women’s that before you buy materials and start getting your themselves, they are easy to startle. Curious cats and dogs that health care (a bill that I was saddened that some political hands dirty, you save yourself a headache and visit are off-leash are most likely to come upon skunks and cause parties refused to debate and vote on), and Bill 7 which Calgary.ca/myhome. Homeowners looking to start an them to spray created a Local Food Council and applies the Canadian improvement project can visit calgary.ca/myhome for • Skunks breed in February and March; the female will dig out a Organic Standard to organic foods produced and mar- details and use our new online chat service to ask ques- den to house her litter and kits are born in May keted in Alberta to enhance consumer confidence and tions or get help applying online. Since 2018 Febru- • Skunks can spray their anal glands secretions several times over safety at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. ary, over 3,000 conversations have taken place online, very long distances before the gland is emptied. It can take over I have also been busy here in Calgary Currie where I at- and 40 per cent of homeowners are applying online a week before the gland is refilled and ready to be used again tended the Hellenic Community Muay Thai fundraiser, for those permits release in 2017 December. Providing • Skunks are not aggressive and give warnings before spraying. hosted the barbecue at Killarney-Glengarry Garage Sale, a full self-directed online service eliminates the need Skunks will raise their tails, stop their feet and turn their tail and joined several communities such as Shaganappi, for homeowners to travel to City Hall, and wait in line toward you before resorting to spraying. If you see any of these Sunalta, Good Companions and St. Matthews Church plus at our counters, saving them time and money. You can behaviours stop and slowly back away. Rutland Park Community for their Neighbour and Aborigi- now apply from the comfort of their home for all devel- nal Awareness Day on June 16. It was great to see so many opment, building and trade permits required for their friendly faces, and well done, community organizers! project through a single online application whenever it Skunks don’t deserve their bad reputation; it is easy to is convenient for you! And July and August will provide even more opportu- co-exist with these helpful and fastidious animals. nities to hear from you. I look forward to chatting with I’ve got my own home improvement projects in the you at Stampede events at Bow Cliff, ARBI, and Closer If you find an injured or orphaned wild bird or animal works and also plan to be out in the neighbourhoods to Home Community Services as well as my own Break- in distress, please contact the Calgary Wildlife Reha- this summer, stopping in at Stampede breakfasts and fast and Wiener Dog Rodeo on July 8 at the Rosscarrock bilitation Society hotline at 403-239-2488, for tips, in- barbeques, and a number of other community events. Community Association. Breakfast starts at 9AM and the structions and advice, or look at the website at www. I look forward to seeing you all there. In the meantime, hounds will race at 10:30. There will also be live music and calgarywildlife.org for more information. take some time off, connect with your friends and fam- face painting for the kids. I look forward to seeing you ily, try something new, and enjoy the summer! Photo Credit: Andrea S. H. Hunt there!
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