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Pg. 2 February 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! Board Message Get outside and enjoy the rink! hen in the midst of a cold winter, make the most lying around etc., taking a quick second to toss it into the of it! While the weather has been frigid and bins is greatly appreciated and helps to keep our wonderful W snowy, our ice rinks have never been better. The facility and community as beautiful as ever. use of both the hockey rink and the leisure ice has been fantastic and our community volunteers that invest their February is AGM month for the DRCA so we look forward time again and again, braving the artic like temperatures to to seeing you then. Are you interested in joining the clear snow and flood the ice, are true community heroes, Board or working with a Sub-Committee? We need some who cannot be thanked enough. When you see any of them additional help to move through 2017 so please contact us around the facility, please take a minute to say hello and at [email protected] to let us know if you can pass along your family’s thanks for all that they do for our assist or discuss any areas of interest. recreational fun! February also holds our largest fundraising event in some We hope you and your family have had the chance to check time. We have been granted a Casino on February 10 & out the new skate change area and benches. We’ve had 11. This brings tens and tens of thousands of dollars to plenty of great feedback on the new additions! It is being our community for our events, facilities and other DRCA enjoyed by many but there is no magical “cleaning fairy” community requirements. Volunteering to work at the that comes to tidy up so please remember to pick up after Casino is a one-time commitment and we have few areas yourselves and if you are at the Rec Facility and see trash that the time invested brings such reward. And they are fun to work at too! Please help as the Volunteer Board cannot do it all…it takes a community! Thanks to all of our volunteers past, present and future! We live in a very special neighbourhood! ~ by Jacquie Hansen-Sydenham
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Pg. 3 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge When significant snowfall occurs, The City Calgary.ca/ may call a snow route parking ban. Stay up- Snow Your City Section to-date by visiting Calgary.ca/Snow. facebook.com/thecityofcalgary You can be a Snow Angel by helping a Calgary.ca/ twitter.com/cityofcalgary calgarycitynews.com neighbour keep their walkway clear of snowAngels ice and snow. If you know of a Snow Check out these important updates Angel, call 311 or go on line to recognize from The City of Calgary them and nominate them for prizes. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of nature games, Calgary.ca/ Spring & Summer Recreation Program Calgary.ca/ wildlife crafts, scavenger hunts and more at ParksEvents Guide: hits stands Wednesday, February Recreation our free We Are Family event on February 22. From day camps to sailing and rock 19 at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. climbing, start planning your summer early! Do you know a Calgarian who has made Calgary.ca/ a difference? Nominate them for a Calgary The Youth Employment Centre offers FREE nextSteps. Calgary Award. Deadline is March 1st. Awards year-round services and resources to help org For nomination details, visit calgary.ca/ youth, aged 15-24, secure employment and calgaryawards. take the first step in their career. 10 • DRCA RIDGE REVIEW • JUNE 2014 What Does the PFC/ What DoesDRCA the Partnership PFC/ DRCA PartnershipMean to You? I would like to make a donation in support of Parks Foundation Calgary to Discovery Ridge Recreation Facility – Phase II. Mean to TheYou? DRCA has partnered with Parks Foundation Calgary Donor Information (PFC) to administer donations he DRCA has partnered title ______first name ______last name ______with Parkstowards theFoundation Discovery address ______CalgaryRidge (PFC) Recreation to admin Facility.- PFC is a not-for-profit organization, city ______province ______postal code ______Tister donationswhich towards means thatthe nowDis your- covery Ridge Recreationdonations of $25 Facility. or greater phone (h) ______phone (m) ______PFC is a not-for-profitmade towards theorganiza recreation- email ______facility will be eligible for a tion, which meanstax receipt that as now a charitable your indicate how you would like your name to appear for donor recognition: donations of $25donation. or greater Please donatemade ______today! ❊ towards the recreation facility will Payment Information be eligible for a tax receipt as a o I would like to make a one-time donation in the amount of $ ______charitable donation. Please donate o Please charge to my credit card (enter info below). today! G o My cheque is enclosed (Payable to “Parks Foundation Calgary.” Please specify “DRCA Recreation Fa- cility” on the memo line.) o I would like to pay in o monthly o quarterly o annual installments of $ ______
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DR New Year's Day skate any hardy souls made it out to another Discovery Ridge New Year’s 2017 Day skate. It was great to see so many Mfamily and friends gather to welcome the new year.
A huge thank you to our special guests, Canada’s own gold medalists Meaghan Mikkelson and Natalie Spooner (also from Amazing Race Canada), as well as Rebecca Johnston from the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team. Together they showed us how the great game of hockey is to be played! We’d also like to extend a thank you to Meaghan for letting us see and hold her gold medals from both the 2010 Sochi and the 2014 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. It was our pleasure having their expertise and community spirit shared at our event. Their time with us will serve as an inspiration to all.
Pg. 5 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge DRCA News Save the date DRCA Memebership Counter DRCA AGM The membership count for The DRCA Annual General Meeting is coming up on 2016/17 is: Monday February 6 at 7pm at Menno Simons School Please renew or purchase your (7000 Elkton Dr. SW). Please come and learn what has been going on in the community and what is coming up in 2017. DRCA membership if you wish ... and counting We value the input of our members and would love to see to receive DRCA emails. 611 more people come out to learn about what the Board does www.discoveryridge.com/ on behalf of the Community. The meeting is open to all membership residents, and we will have donuts! DRCA Board Meetings Help Prevent Crime DRCA upcoming board meetings: January 9, February 6 Prevent crime in our neighbourhood and lock up your (AGM). DRCA members are welcome to attend. things! For meeting specifics please email [email protected] STOPPING CRIME IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY! If we make it hard for thieves to steal maybe they will stop. Please make sure to lock your cars (garage door openers Dog owners can be used to gain access to your home), homes, arm your security systems, anything to deter crime! please take note! Responsible dog ownership is an Jennie Elliott News important part of maintaining a happy, healthy dog and avoiding dog-related disputes with your Alien Inline is back teaching rollerblading to our neighbours. Part of being a responsible dog owner is complying Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 students and our Grade 5 with Calgary’s bylaws related to dogs. There are 150 Off classes recently completed Frogskin University. Frogskin Leash Dog Park locations in Calgary. Griffith Woods and the U is a financial literacy program that talks about saving, Discovery Ridge community is not one of them so please keep investing and financial planning basics. your dog on a leash at ALL TIMES. Alberta Opera dropped by to put on a performance of As a dog owner, you must ensure your dog does not: Hansel and Gretel. They always have a unique approach • Bite anyone that is fun, creative and engaging. We have a number of • Injure anyone fine arts residencies underway that will be rolled into • Chase, threaten or attack a person or animal learning celebrations in the spring. • Bark, howl or disturb anyone Students from Dr. Roberta Bondar School have left their • Cause damage to property or animals temporary home at Jennie Elliott and are enjoying their • Scatter garbage new school. We are enjoying some more space and added While on a pathway, your dog must: flexibility. • Be on a leash no longer than two metres • Remain on the right hand side of the pathway ~ Chris Aylesworth, Principal • Not interfere with or obstruct other users • You may not cycle, skateboard or in-line skate with a dog on Be sure to LIKE Discovery Ridge on a leash while on a pathway. Facebook for the most up-to-date information in the community. How to file a complaint and what happens to it Check out our website at If you know of a bylaw infraction and would like to report it, www.discoveryridge.com as well! please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403.268.CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary).
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We NEED Volunteers
Thank you to those who have signed up to work at this month's revenue generating casino (FEBRUARY 10 & 11). We can always use a few more helping hands so if you have the ability to help out for an EVENING shift, please contact volunteer@ discoveryridge.com immediately. Upcoming volunteer opportunities will present themselves this spring with our Community Clean-up and Stampede event. As always, we thank all community members who give of their Polar Dip update! valuable time and energy to the benefit of our community. t was a Dilly of a Dip. The 8th Annual Old Guys in Action ‘Calgary Icebreaker Polar Dip' was a great success! Thank Iyou Discovery Ridge for your great support! According to Bottle Shack Old Guys in Action co-founder and DR resident Bernie Potvin, Thank you for tying your bags and taping your boxes shut, “We had 83 Dipsters in the water out at Elbow Valley…and this keeps our volunteers safe and happy! Proceeds from another dozen Distance Dipsters in far off places like England the bottle shack continue to help support our recreational and Barbados. Most importantly, generous people donated over facilities. $75,000 to support the great work of the SA Foundation. It’s a record for us and great news for SAF…and donations are still coming in!” (You can donate at www.calgaryicebreaker.com).
Ross Weaver, also from DR, is the other co-founder of Old Subsidies Guys in Action. “For this year’s Dip we decided to ‘re-purpose’ are available for City services our grilled cheese costumes from the community fundraiser Need help accessing City of Calgary programs, services or we did at Javino in November. You can decide if after the Dip facilities? The City has several programs that are offered at a we are ‘big cheeses’ or just two ‘soggy sandwiches’. Either way, subsidized rate for Calgarians who may have trouble affording we are really excited to organize this annual event for the SA them. The new Fair Entry process makes applying for fee Foundation. SAF is a great organization that started in Calgary subsidized City-services easier. 25 years ago and now works in eight countries around the world providing recovery programs and housing for survivors One application allows Calgarians to have their income level of human trafficking and sexual exploitation (and their children). assessed for several subsidy programs and services. Apply for: It’s a huge issue, and SAF is making a difference.” 1. Calgary Transit Low-Income Transit Pass Program Other DR participants included Ann Potvin who positively 2. Recreation Fee Assistance Program sparkled in her toothpaste costume…and Ruby Murji of Javino 3. Property Tax Assistance Program who, participating in her 4th Icebreaker Polar Dip, won first 4. No Cost Spay/Neuter Program prize (again) for the most funds raised outside the organizing committee. From Weaver and Potvin: “Thank you to Ruby and 5. Seniors Services Home Maintenance all the great DR folks who supported her and us Old Guys this For more information or to apply, visit calgary.ca/fairentry. year. Now…why not Do the Dip with us next year? “It’s Cool to be Cold.”
Pg. 7 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge News & Numbers DISCOVERY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Discovery Ridge Babysitters (DRCA) EXECUTIVE (2016) List your name free of charge.* To add your name, or to make changes All email addresses @discoveryridge.com to your listing, please contact [email protected]. President Jacquie Hansen-Sydenham drca_pres@ Babysitters are welcome and encouraged to advertise themselves, free of charge, in the Ridge Review (or website). We do however request. Vice that the family/household the babysitters are a part of, be members in good standing of the Discovery Ridge Community Association (i.e. the Presidents Brent Ludwig drca_vp@ $25 annual fee paid in full). If you wish to advertise babysitting services but are not currently members, the household/family may register online via the community website www.discoveryridge.com or with the registration form on this page. Patricia Bolger drca_vp@ Candace Matviw drca_vp@ Sophie Basha: 403.710.4404 Sarah Hougen: 403.835.6474 Brandon Phillips: 403.698.2792 Treasurer Jeff Keeble drca_treasurer@ Travis Beran: 403.240.4994 Connor Jorgensen: 403.242.5452 Connor Radke: 587.585.1135 Secretary Dana Fleury drca_secretary@ Sophie Blayways: 403.217.1668 Anna Kendall 403.909.6525 Saba Riaz: 403.590.0124 Directors Joanne Baker, Paul Decloux, Ben Lee, Tim Jonathan Blair: 403.663.0625 Jessica Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Hailey Sanchez: 403.479.2670 Leitao, Michelle Williams, Bill Miles, Chris McKenna Bolger: 403.288.4605 Daniel Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Dana Sigordson: 403.249.1202 Hauck, Claudine Tylor and Doug Leighton Olivia Burns: 403.686.7019 Jessica Lalonde: 403.829.4277 Scout Simard: 403.243.1388 Alexa Coderre: 403.471.2539 Anna Latinovic: 403.313.5568 Darby Stearn: 403.242.4291 Current Committees Stephanie Couture: 403.251.7569 Uriah Lederhos: 403.685.5225 Samantha Tabak: 403.973.6810 Communications Jacqui Basha communications@ Madeline Cummings: 403.663.0212 Carrie MacNeill: 587.434.9526 Ben Tabak: 587.899.4140 website@ Shannon Cummings: 403.663.0212 Parna Manzouri: 403.246.4152 .Charlotte Wilson 403.686.4323 Fundraising Tim Leitao fundraising@ Julia Gagne: 403.663.8644 Kyle Miller: 403.240.0862 Jenna Westaway: 403.870.4422 Membership Candace Matviw membership@ Regan Greer: 403.246.2684 Claire Moser: 403.209.3197 Alexandra Wright: 403.276.9206 Recreation Facility Paul Decloux recfacility@ Isabelle Hoffmann 403.464.2538 Sidney Nedelmann: 403.697.3673 AD YOUR NAME HERE! Safety & Security Bill Miles safety-security@ Special Events Michelle Williams events@ Advertising opportunities are available on our publisher's website Traffic Joanne Baker traffic@ www.mindsdesign.ca. Please visit to get more information. ❊ THE RIDGE REVIEW is the official newsletter of the Discovery Ridge Community Association and is distributed free to DRCA Channels of Communication all residents of Discovery Ridge eleven times a year. Circulation is approximately 2300. Our community association has several channels to communicate to you, and for you to communicate with us! SUBMISSIONS - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad enquiries to Bobbie-Jo Bergner at 403.203.9152 or [email protected]. Member emails: get a membership and provide your email for ‘what’s new’ updates DISCLAIMER - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not Ridge Review newsletter: eleven publications/year necessarily reflect those of the Discovery Ridge Community Association or the publisher. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DiscoveryRidgeCommunityAssociation Website: www.http://discoveryridge.com/ welcome.html Community Association Membership 2016-17 Instagram @discoveryridge Email us: see the listing at top left of this page or the Name(S):...... website ‘contact us’ page for contacts ❊ Benefits of DRCA Membership Name(S):...... What does the DRCA do for me?! • Organizes social events such as Music in the Park, annual ADDRESS:...... POSTAL CODE: ...... Stampede breakfast, Santa event • Publishes the Ridge Review community newsletter phone number:...... email: ...... • Provides up-to-date information about issues affecting Mail payment & form to: you and the community through member only email Discovery Ridge Community Association, provides updates on important items for all at PO Box 75023, Westhills RPO, Calgary AB T3H 3M1 www.discoveryridge.com • Allows soccer registration with Westhills United Soccer Enclose cheque for $25 payable to ‘Discovery Ridge Community Association’ Membership runs from Sept. 1, 2015 to Aug. 31, 2016 • Communicates regularly with Councilor Richard Pootmans on community and city related issues Undersigned hereby consents to: (1) the collection of the personal information on this form; (2) the use of the information for the following • Provides effective representation and advocacy to external purposes: to solicit volunteers for DRCA’s programs and activities; to solicit renewal of membership in DRCA; to solicit participation or membership in programs or activities provided by DRCA; to provide information to you on DRCA programs and activities; (3) disclosure third parties about issues of concern to the community, of the information in the DRCA register of members which is available for review by various members of the public as required by law. The purpose of collection of the information is to provide contact and registration information for DRCA and to use in and disclose it as including public safety, development and the natural described above. The DRCA does not sell membership lists. Designated members of the board of the DCRA are able to answer questions environment about the collection of the information. • Attains & works casinos to fundraise for the community Date:...... signature ...... • Creates a sense of community pride through participation in community activities. ❊
Pg. 8 February 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! DRCA News Registering for Griffith Woods School
he Calgary Board of Education automatically be transferred to the new is excited to be building Griffith school. TWoods School for the communities of Springbank Hill and Discovery Ridge. Student transfers from other CBE schools or The new school is expected to open for registrations from other school districts will September 2017. be accepted after the principal is in place, which will be at the beginning of April. Information on where to take transfer and Kindergarten registrations will be accepted at the schools listed registration forms will be communicated closer to that time. below starting on Jan. 9, 2017. We expect that the new school will have enough space for all of • Jennie Elliott School, 3031 Lindsay Dr. SW, for the students in its designation area. Discovery Ridge residents. The documents that you need to register your child include: • Battalion Park School, 369 Sienna Park Dr. SW, for the registration form (available at the school or at cbe.ab.ca/ Springbank Hill residents. registration); your child’s proof of age and legal name (birth Registration at CBE schools is not determined on a first come, certificate or passport); and proof of your address (driver’s first served basis, so it is not necessary to register on the first licence, offer to purchase, offer to lease or utility bill) to the day registration opens. However, registering your child as soon school. Your preference for morning or afternoon kindergarten as possible helps our principals plan and prepare accordingly for can be made at the time of registration and will be considered, the new school year. but not guaranteed. Griffith Woods School will offer kindergarten to Grade 8 For information on the designation area, walk zone and in its first year. Current students who live within the new construction status, please visit cbe.ab.ca/schools. If you have school's designation area and are currently attending Jennie questions about kindergarten, we encourage you to visit Elliott School, Battalion Park School or A.E. Cross School will cbe.ab.ca/kindergarten.
Music in the Park Planning for the 2nd annual Music in the Park is commencing soon. If you are interested in helping with this event please email [email protected]. Save the Date! June 11 - Discovery Ridge BBQ. Watch your Ridge Review and MailChimps for exciting details.
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Pg. 9 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge DRCA News Flood resiliency and mitigation n June 2013, Calgary experienced heavy rainfall that triggered enduring nature of solution, reflection of citizens’ perspectives catastrophic flooding described by the provincial government are among the major factors for decision making. Ias the worst in Alberta's history. Discovery Ridge has too been Three structural options: affected. 1. Dry Springbank off-stream reservoir and Bow To prevent or at least minimize the impact in the future, the City river reservoir of Calgary strives to build resiliency and flood mitigation for the city. Last year, the City conducted public involvement sessions Location of Springbank reservoir - ~18.5 KM upstream to get residents input and DRCA Environment committee Glenmore reservoir. The project has received approval form participated in one them. Alberta government, and now under federal environmental assessment review. Together the reservoir and new gates at Due to criticality of the issue to the community starting from Glenmore Dam are intended to be able support 2013-sized flood this Ridge Review we will be publishing several pieces on flood without overland flooding along the Elbow river. mitigation, preparedness and actions to be taken during the flood. Bow river reservoir is under conceptual review - no In 2015, The City of Calgary undertook a research to assess commitment, funding, or location identified for it as of end 2016. potential damage that floods could do to the city. Total impact was calculated, which included buildings & interior as well The cost of the option is $2.6 billion, cost-benefit ration - 1.4. as other adverse impacts: people displacement, business Drawbacks: It is estimated that reservoirs will take no less than interruption, traffic disruption, loss of life, stress and health 10 years to build. effects, loss of recreation, loss of community services, environmental 2. Barriers along Elbow and Bow rivers damage and other. Most of the barrier locations are conceptual and detailed design The resulting conclusion was that if no measures are has not been undertaken, with the exception of 4 barriers implemented an average annual damage of $170 million per year is underway. to expected based on forecast of floods in the next 100 years. Barriers – either berms, concrete or metal walls of ~2 meters high. Since 2013 the City has been implementing number of Cost - $1.8 billion, cost-benefit ration - 1.1. Time to erect – immediate structural and non-structural measures decreasing several years. the impact by 30%. They included: emergency response plans, improved forecasting, land use regulation, repairing and Drawbacks: length and height of barriers are significant; barriers protecting river banks (one of them was in Discovery Ridge), may fail; esthetical influence; least protection and most physical raising gates on Glenmore Dam, stormwater outfall gates to change in the city outlook. Note: no barriers are along the prevent river backup into communities, improvements to Discovery Ridge Elbow river part in the conceptual preliminary storm and sanitary lift stations, studies of the rivers changes, design. and erecting of permanent barriers (Bonnybrook, Centre Street 3. Springbank Reservoir + Barriers along Bow Bridge, Heritage/Deerfoot, West Eau Claire, the Zoo). Dry Springbank reservoir on Elbow river + Barriers from A more medium- and long-term strategy is now contemplated. Concept 2 only on Bow river Advisory group had been created, which devised several options. In October-November 2016 public discussions were held. In January- Cost - $1.01 billion, Cost-Benefits ration - 2.4, best cost benefit March 2017 measures recommendation to the City Council. ratio. Feasible options that are under discussion include structural Non-structural measures include policies, by-laws, land use (building reservoirs, flood barriers) and non-structural measures regulation, building codes, operating procedures, emergency (policy and land regulations). With them City aims to protection response plans, river forecasting models. itself from “1 in 100-200 years” flood; 2013 was “one in ~70- The DRCA will be in contact with the City to monitor further 100 years”. Cost effectiveness, social/environmental impacts, decisions and will inform the residents one new information is received. Useful links: Flooding in Calgary: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Flood-Information.aspx?redirect=/floodinfo Flood maps for Calgary: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Calgary-flood-maps/Flood-maps.aspx Flood mitigation and recovery projects: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Recovery/Flood-projects.aspx
Pg. 10 February 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! Kid's LOVE Maze! HELP CUPID’S ARROW FIND THE HEART!
Spring cleaning tips After a long winter of hibernating inside, follow these five steps for cleaning your spaces and welcoming spring:
Work from top to bottom. It may seem obvious, but when starting from the ceiling down, dirt is forced downward and reduces the need for you to clean the same space twice. Remove cobwebs from lights and ceiling fans, clean your furniture, and only then clean your floor.
Clean your windows on the outside. Bring out the garden hose and a sponge and work out the spots and smudges that have accumulated over the winter from snow and dust. If you wash your windows on a cloudy day, the sun won't dry the cleanser before you're finished washing.. Joke Time! Move appliances clean and vacuum under them. While you're in the kitchen, clean the outside of Q: What do squirrels give for appliances, clear out the fridge, and wipe off any buildup that Valentine’s Day? has accumulated on the outside of cabinets. A: Forget-me-nuts.
Organize your closet. Get rid of unused clothes and Q: What is a vampire’s sweetheart called? accessories and organize things according to occasion — work, casual and formal. Make sure you have pieces that are easy to A: His ghoul-friend. wear and pair well together. Q: What did the elephant Wash your walls, cabinets and trim. Even though say to his girlfriend? your floor may look like it picks up the most dirt, don't forget A: I love you a ton! about your walls. Use a wet sponge to wash your vertical surfaces in sections. If you have particularly tough spots, use a Q: What do you call a very small very gentle cleanser diluted with water. Ensure you spot test Valentine? inconspicuously prior to washing the entire wall to confirm that paint is not affected. A: A Valentiny! ~ www.newscanada.com
Pg. 11 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge Mike Ellis, MLA Calgary-West Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW - Calgary, AB T3H 0N6 P: 403.216.5439 E: [email protected] Happy New Year! s this is my first message to you for 2017, I want to wish that is aware of a child requiring intervention to disclose that you and your family a belated Happy New Year! I hope information to police. It is a common-sense adjustment to the A that this year brings much happiness and prosperity to current framework and it would help children all around the your family. province. I had hoped that the Premier would allow for this Before the legislature adjourned, I put forward a draft of a important law to be debated right away prior to adjournment, Private Members Bill – which I called “Serenity’s Law”. This however she decided not to do so. I am hopeful that when the law was drafted about a year ago. Once I heard about Serenity’s law comes up for debate it will pass so we can ensure that no story, I recognized the urgency to get it passed. This story is the cases like Serenity’s are seen again. one where a child died in the care of our Government. If you I would appreciate your thoughts at any time on matters of haven’t already read Paula Simon’s article from November 18th concern to you and your family. I can be reached at Calgary. of last year in the Edmonton Journal, I would encourage you to [email protected] or 403.216.5439. read it. It is not for the faint of heart. ~Mike Ellis, MLA The Private Members Bill would require any adult Albertan Sharing books and loving feelings! n February, with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, thoughts Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright. turn to love and other kind feelings. February 14th is also I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast, IInternational Book Giving Day which is a volunteer-led I feel as if I could take off into the sky. initiative that aims to get books into the hands of as many This is when my heart is happy. children as possible. Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can Three ways you might celebrate feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, International Book Giving Day: others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full • Gift a book to a child in your life range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. • Leave a book in a waiting room or at a bus stop for With language that is lyrical but also direct, young children will children to read (and keep) be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice • Donate a new or gently-used book to a local hospital, articulating and identifying their own emotions. shelter or to Calgary Reads Book Bank that helps get Calgary Reads helps children learn to read with confidence and joy. books into the hands of Calgary children who have few This includes helping children in Calgary to have their own books at or none of their own at home. home; supporting parents and caregivers to help their child develop literacy skills; and engaging businesses and the community to make Our Favourite Book of the Month reading a priority. This book is a beautiful way to help children understand their feelings. Explore our website for ways you can support our work. You’ll also Borrow a copy from your school or find resources to help your child develop critical literacy skills and public library and get cozy with your the joy of reading: calgaryreads.com family and talk about and share your feelings.
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek (Author), Christine Roussey (Illustrator)
Pg. 12 February 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! NDHA Update Homeowners’ Association News Time to pay the association fees for 2017 y the time you read this article, the NDHA's 2017 in Discovery Ridge. The terms of the Encumbrance require the Association fee invoice will have been mailed out to you homeowner to remit the annual fee by June 29 of the year in Bas a registered homeowner of a residential property in which the fee is assessed. Discovery Ridge. The annual assessment for 2017 has been Thank you to 96.3% of the 1,650 registered homeowners kept to $300, as it has been for the past 10 years ever since the in Discovery Ridge who kept their account with the Board of Directors of the NDHA was formed by volunteers NDHA in good standing by remitting their financial back in June 2006. Much has been invested and accomplished commitment for 2016. in these years to maintain and improve upon the landscaping of green spaces throughout the community. The annual Over the winter, the NDHA board is has been working on Association fee or 'rent charge' is secured by the NDHA's the annual budget and laying the groundwork for projects to Encumbrance that is registered on title to residential properties be completed this spring and summer. We have also been heavily engaged with representatives at both the provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as the Ring Road Consortium (KGL), to secure a commitment from Alberta Transportation to return our entrance boulevard to its pre- Your construction condition. We need your support! It is important that all residents of Discovery Ridge take time to also engage o m t in this process; concerns can be emailed to our MLA Mike Ellis C m uni y ([email protected]) , our City councillor Richard CLASSIFIED ADS!!! Pootmans ([email protected]) and the ring road To place your classified ad, contact sales at 403-203-9152 team at: [email protected] or email: [email protected] today! If you want to receive updates on ring road developments beyond the landscaping issues we now face, however, CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT the NDHA strongly encourages all residents of our WINDOWSAND DOORWAYS community to support the DRCA by purchasing a $25/ Cut, Supplied & Installed. Doorway Cutting - Concrete year COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION membership. www. Wall Cutting - Concrete Floor Cutting - Core Drilling - discoveryridge.com This will allow you to register your email Any Size. Excavation/Window Well Supplied & Installed - address with them and receive regular updates directly to your Weeping Tile Installation. Phone 403.570.0555 inbox. The DRCA is your ring road voice – please help them out! [email protected]. We are always happy to hear from our NDHA NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. members; please access our website at www.ndha.ca for Residential and commercial service. Renovations, gas NDHA News updates or to send an email - you can also call fitting, duct cleaning, and backflow testing. Fully licensed and insured with competitive rates. Customer satisfaction us at 403.237.9595. assured. CALL 403.255.7938. 24 HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICE! Disclaimer The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered Place Your to reflect those for the Community Association or the publisher of this newsletter. Ad Here! The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Thank you.
Pg. 13 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge RECIPE valentine Heart February Is Heart Month French TOast Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and casserole what to do if someone experiences these? Knowing can make the difference between life and death. Recognizing and PREP: 2 Hours, 10 minutes responding immediately to the warning signs of a potential heart COOK: 35 MINS attack can significantly improve survival and recovery. February is Heart Month - take the time to be heart safe and SERVES 4 learn how you can reduce your risk. Ingredients: Know the signs of a heart attack • 20 slices of good quality white bread (Any or all of these signs & symptoms may occur) • 1 1/2 cup whole milk • Chest discomfort described as crushing, squeezing, pressure, or heaviness; • 4 large eggs • Discomfort that moves beyond the chest, such as the • 1 tsp vanilla extract shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw; • Shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea and vomiting. • Pinch of salt
Reduce your risk Instructions: Heart attack risk factors include: 1. Start by greasing a baking dish. • Obesity* • High cholesterol* 2. Cut out hearts in the bread using a cookie cutter and • Sedentary lifestyle* • Age / Gender layer the hearts in dish. • Smoking* • Family history Speak with your doctor about how to treat your modifiable(*) 3. Beat remaining ingredients until nice and smooth. risk factors and learn to be heart safe. Pour evenly over bread. Place in fridge and let stand for at least two hours or overnight. What to do when seconds count 4. Bake at 350°F until golden brown, about 35 minutes. • Call 9-1-1 immediately. Early treatment can greatly reduce Top with berries and whipped cream or syrup and heart damage and make the difference of life and death; serve. • Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives. Paramedics Tip: To make this into a savoury casserole, omit the can provide oxygen, start an intravenous and perform an vanilla and sprinkle with grated cheese, crumbled bacon electrocardiogram (ECG); and chives. • Paramedics can also administer important medication(s) in the early minutes of a heart attack to lessen heart damage; ~ newscanada.com • During transport, EMS will share information with the hospital, so definitive treatment can begin immediately upon arrival; • Take a CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) course. Training is widely available from many reputable Mind’s Design organizations. It’s easy, inexpensive, and only takes a few hours. NEWSLETTERDownload from the app store or google APP play. www.albertahealthservices.ca
Pg. 14 February 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! Richard Pootman's office
P403.268.1646 • P.O Box 2100, Station M#8001A, Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5 Ward 6 updates Property Tax Assessment Information This particular project involves a number of features: • Bow Trail widening from two to four lanes between Old On January 5, 2017, the City of Calgary mailed your 2017 Banff Coach Road and 85 Street SW, property and business assessment notices. Please review it • Intersection improvements at 85 Street and Bow Trail carefully to ensure your property details are accurate and the by adding dedicated left- and right-turn lanes as well as assessed value is a fair reflection of the value of your property through lanes in each direction, as of July 1, 2016. • A pathway along Bow Trail connecting pathways on Old Banff Coach Road and 85 Street SW. Customer Review Period Information You may have noticed late last year work started on improving If you have any questions or would like to contest your the intersection at Bow Trail and 85 Street SW. This work property’s assessment, please contact Assessment at 403- included widening southbound 85 Street south of Bow Trail 268-2888 during the Customer Review Period, which runs to two lanes, matching the road alignment further south. until March 6, 2017. Changes to your assessed value can only Improvements also included extending the sidewalk on the be made if you inquire about it during the review period. If west side of 85 Street north to Bow Trail. For complete you call after March 6, 2017 and changes are made to your information, project updates, and timelines, please visit calgary. property details, they will be reflected on your following year’s ca/bowtrail-swrr. assessment in 2018.
If you would like to view additional information about your 2017 Councillor assessment including: Chats & Ward 6 • sales of similar properties, • comparable properties to ensure fairness and equity, Open House Dates • your estimated 2017 taxes, • or other information, Councillor Chats please visit Assessment Search at calgary.ca/assessment. You Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Glenbrook will need to create a City myID account at calgary.ca/myid to Community Association, 3524 45 Street SW log in. Enter your roll number/business identifier and the access code noted on your assessment notice. Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. – Noon at SCA Community Association, 277 Strathcona Drive SW Bow Trail Widening and Intersection Improvements Ward 6 Open House
The City is making upgrades to provide a better road network Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at by accommodating existing and future traffic volumes on Bow Glendale Community Association, 4500 25 Avenue SW Trail SW.
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