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4 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities CONTENTS
6 AUBURN BAY NOTES
7 BLACK KNOT FUNGUS
8 SENIOR EVENTS JUNE 2020
14 PHOTO GALLERY: OUTDOOR SPRING FUN!
19 AUBURN HOUSE PROGRAMS
20 SPONSOR RECOGNITION – NAIAD IRRIGATION
23 THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER INCENTIVE
24 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: CANINE ETIQUETTE
26 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: MUSIC TO MY EARS – THE SHADOWY FOSSEGRIM
28 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
32 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
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Disclaimer: Published articles, reports or submissions reflect the opinions 24 26 of the author and should not be considered to reflect the opinions of Great News Media (GNM) and the Auburn Bay Community (ABCA) and/or Residents’ Association (ABRA). The information contained in this magazine is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. GNM and ABCA and/or ABRA do not endorse any person(s) advertising in this newsletter. Advertisements are not an endorsement of any goods or services AUBURN BAY NOTES
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Happy 10th Year, Auburn Bay Commu- yards on the day. We will be posting more details on our nity Association. We hope you are able website as they are confirmed. to come out to the AGM on April 1st to help celebrate this milestone with us. One of our local residents asked us to include a couple of spring topics in the newsletter. Please see page 7 to This spring has been quite dicey for the whole world learn about black knot and how it can infect specific as the Coronavirus Pandemic is in full swing as I write trees. this article and it seems to be the only thing we are talk- ing about. I was quite proud to see various community A couple of residents from Auburn Sound Manor have residents step forward to offer to help anyone that was come forward to see if we can finally get some resolu- housebound to get their groceries. It will be a bit late for tion to the traffic issues on the street. This is something this edition, but if you do know someone who is house- we have been talking about for 10 years now. We un- bound, please let them know to call 2-1-1 and City of derstand that many technologies (Google Maps) show it Calgary 3-1-1, and they can put you in touch with the as a valid short cut, but the volume of traffic has grown correct department / program. If they are still unable to over the years, and the street wasn’t built to handle that reach the correct people, they can call the CA office at number of vehicles. If possible, please use the Blvd and our new number, 403-744-5301, and we will try to find Ave to access the other side of the community. them some help. We would like to take this time to introduce our new Newsletter Director, Lynne D., to this position. She is a The Annual Parade of Garage Sales will be hosted by re- local senior who has taught English as a Second Lan- altor Jodi Brilling on May 2. Please see her ad on page guage for the past 10 years, so I am hoping she will be 23 for all the details. As part of this year’s garage sale able to clean up my grammar in the future editions. day, Kal Tire will be sponsoring a fundraising commu- She would like to help foster seniors’ inclusion within nity BBQ to be held in conjunction with outdoor fam- the community and we are so excited to have a new ily games (disc golf, yardzee, and jenga, just to name a perspective on what we are doing in the community. few). The BBQ will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on One main part to that is trying to grow the “Seniors” the future CA site of 234 Auburn Bay Ave SE, by our stor- Calendar on page 8, so please email into newsletter@ age shed. Trico Center will also be onsite to offer some auburnbayca.ca if you know of anything that should be program information and family games. added. Another exciting event is the AHS is hosting a The City of Calgary finally assigned us our Community Seniors Got Talent Event on June 3, 2020 with various Clean-Up date of May 16th, 2020. Although it is the long performances and prizes to be won. To register by May weekend, it was the best of our options, as many other 1, email [email protected] or call 403-956-2430. communities were left out due to City of Calgary bud- Next week is my shift for the School Casino Fundraiser. get cuts. We will be offering the usual services; garbage I am a bit excited and nervous to go through this ex- disposal, composting, electronics, metal recycling, and perience, I am sure it will be a lot of fun and great to donations, just to name a few. A new service this year help out our local school. I am honored to say that I was will be mattress and car seat recycling, which will have recently nominated as a Federation of Calgary Commu- a small charge of $20 per item, and they will be taking nities Faces of 2020; it has been a pleasure serving my cash or e-transfer for them. Please note this year’s event community for the past 12+ years. I am proud of what will be held in a new location of Prince of Peace School we have accomplished and look forward to seeing what at 43 Auburn Meadows Blvd SE. We will be continuing is new to come. with the Residents Association’s tradition and host a community clean-up and free BBQ for the volunteers Carla Obuck, Sports and Events Director who help clean-up a park, street, or even their own Auburn Bay Community Association (ABCA)
6 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities YOUR CITY OF CALGARY Black Knot Fungus your tools with a bleach-water solution (25% bleach, 75% water).
The best time to prune is during late winter, as the fun- gus is dormant, and the abnormal “knotty” growths are easy to see. Avoid pruning in the spring when the fun- gus is active. The fungus is transported by spores, so the proper sanitization of pruning tools is very important to limit its spread from plant to plant.
For the health of the tree, we recommend citizens edu- cate themselves in proper pruning techniques or hire the services of a certified arborist. Pruning a tree or shrub leaves a wound, requiring the tree to heal itself, and correct pruning provides the tree with optimal con- Is your Mayday, Chokecherry or Lilac showing a black, ditions for healing properly. lumpy growth on its branches? It may be infected with black knot fungus - a disease that affects Prunus family For more information about black knot fungus, please trees. Although the fungal disease is rarely fatal, if left visit the Government of Alberta’s website. unchecked it will affect the health of your tree.
Symptoms This fungal condition infects only Prunus species of plants, and may be recognized by the clumpy-looking, Therapeutic black masses of abnormal growths on the branches of and your cherry trees. Relaxation What You Can Do? Book your massage in Mahogany today To manage black knot fungus, it’s essential to prune off Call or text 403.669.2149 infected branches 2 to 4 inches below each “knot” and Follow me on Facebook @massageinmahogany dispose of them in a land fill. Between each cut, sanitize *Direct billing with most insurance companies
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9-1-1 403-SENIORS (403-736-4677) Emergency (24-Hour) The Way In FOR MORE INFORMATION For EMERGENCY medical, fire Information, advice and help AND QUESTIONS: and police response. accessing programs and Auburn House: 403-537-2601 benefits for older adults. YMCA Seton: 403-351-5262 8-1-1 YMCA SHC: 403-392-5577 Health Link (24-Hour) Auburn Bay Community Assoc: 403-266-HELP (403-266-4357) Health advice (including dementia Distress Centre and 403-390-2554 advice) from a registered nurse. SeniorConnect (24-Hour) Other Resources: 3-1-1 Crisis support and urgent social Health Link (24 hrs): 8-1-1 City of Calgary (24-Hour) work response (including if you City Programs (24 hrs): 2-1-1 are concerned about a senior City of Calgary (24 hrs): 3-1-1 Information on all City of Calgary at risk in the community). Calgary Seniors Resource Society: services. https://www.calgaryseniors.org/ www.calgary.ca 403-705-3250 FLC Seniors Club: Elder Abuse Resource Line 2-1-1 See www.flcseniors.ca for a full list of (24-Hour) Community Resources (24-Hour) programs activities they offer. Confidential information The Way In: 403-736-4677 Information and referrals for and support, or to report a Distress Centre (24 hrs): 403-266-4357 community and social services. suspected case of elder abuse. Elder Abuse Resource (24 hrs): www.ab.211.ca 403-705-3250 18-01143140 RECCURING: Telephone language interpretation service available on all lines. 1* = Drumming Circle, SHC Wellness Centre, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (Fridays) 2* = Tech Help, Seton Library, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Tuesday) 3* = Drop In Pickle Ball, YMCA Seton, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Mondays & Fridays 4* = Drop In Pickle Ball, YMCA Seton, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Wednesdays 5* = Drop In Seniors Skate, YMCA Seton, 9:15 - 11:15 AM Wednesdays
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YCoC – Garbage Issues All material transported to the landfill must be covered Since we are coming up to our Spring Clean Up on May or secured in transit 16th, 2020, I thought we should cover garbage issues: Fines for violations of these regulations range between We have a number of bylaws related to garbage and $125 and $1,000. trash. Below is a summary based on the most common questions we receive from Calgarians: Kinds of waste: Animal waste is any kind of waste that comes from ani- • Single-family households are provided with green, mals or from the treatment of animals. Exceptions to blue and black carts. Carts can hold up to 60 kilograms. this include animal bodies or carcasses, and body parts Excess is accepted for green and black carts. Extra bags of animals. cannot weigh more than 20 kilograms. • Extra yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags. Biomedical waste includes: Roll the tops of the bags closed to prevent spills and • human waste, including parts of the human body and allow your collector to pick up bags properly. Set bags tissue; at least 0.5m (2 ft) away from the side of your cart. • infectious human waste; • Carts should be set out by 7:00 am on your collection • infectious animal waste. day, but not before 7:00 pm the day before and be re- Microbiological waste including cell cultures and speci- moved no later than 7:00 pm on collection day. mens of microorganisms. This also includes laboratory • Sharp objects must be packaged in a puncture resis- material that has come into contact with these. tant, non-breakable container with a tight-fitting lid • Blood and body fluid waste; before putting in your black cart. • Medical sharps such as needles, syringes, scalpels, • All waste must be placed in proper garbage containers razor blades and precision knives. This also includes with handles and lids (max. 100 litres), or in a standard contaminated broken glass and laboratory materials plastic garbage bag. capable of causing punctures or cuts. • Garbage must not accumulate on your property. General medical waste is any kind of non-hazardous • Owners/occupants are responsible for maintaining medical waste. It includes soiled dressings (such as their property in a tidy condition. band-aids and gauze), sponges, surgery drapes, casts, • Collector’s access to the garbage collection site must catheters, disposable gloves and specimen containers. not be blocked. Lab coats, aprons, towels and disposable sheets are also • All material transported to the landfill must be covered a part in this category. or secured in transit. • Garbage must not be burned. Hazardous waste is any kind of waste that has danger- • Medical waste and needles must be properly packaged ous properties to it. You can find out more about what and made safe for collection. Place them in puncture these properties are in the Environment Protection and resistant non-breakable containers with a tight-fitting Enhancement Act and in the Waste Control Regulation. lid and put in black cart as garbage. • Animal waste and sawdust need to be placed in a pa- Industrial waste is any kind of waste created by com- per bag and rolled closed or placed in a compostable mercial or industrial activities that poses health, safety, bag and tied closed and put in the green cart. and/or environmental concerns. This form of waste • Garbage dusty materials, like street sweeping and includes lime, sulphur, asbestos, contaminated soil, vacuum dust, needs to be double bagged in plastic empty chemical containers and drums, carbon, caustics, garbage bags and then put in the black cart. sludge, and industrial sump water. • Hazardous waste, biochemical waste, dead animals, Yard waste is waste from that comes from gardening or tires, automobile parts, furniture and liquids must not yard maintenance activities, such as lawn mowing and/ be set out for residential garbage collection. or pruning. This kind of waste includes grass, leaves, • Commercial waste must be set out in a commercial bin plants, tree and hedge clippings, and sod. for collection.
12 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES YOUR CITY OF CALGARY The Creative Side of the Calgary Do You Own a Secondary Suite? It Must Be Legal and Registered by June 1, 2020. Stampede Renting out a basement suite can seem like a great idea Submitted by the Creative Arts and Crafts Committee at first. But did you know you are responsible for installing While the Calgary Stampede has long been known as “The safety measures like smoke alarms and safe window exits? Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth;” there is more than the The City must inspect your suite to make sure it meets all traditional rodeo events, livestock competitions, music, safety requirements. food, and the midway. Another long-standing tradition is There are still many suites in Calgary that do not meet The the Calgary Stampede Art & Lifestyle Show in the Western City’s safety and building code requirements. As a result, Oasis, which is home to the Creative Arts and Crafts com- we are actively encouraging citizens who own secondary petition. suites to apply for the necessary permits before June 1, 2020. The Art & Lifestyle Show has its roots in the 1930s and ’40s when homemakers and school children would submit their After June 1, the amnesty period approved by Council handicrafts and baking for judging and exhibiting. Since ends, and The City will no longer waive the fees for a de- then, the overall ‘Show’ has grown to include additions velopment permit ($471) and the online suite registry such as the Artist Ranch Project, which offers contempo- ($232). Any new suites will need to comply with the current rary art, and another favourite, Kitchen Theatre. Visitors will Alberta Building Code which has additional safety require- notice that the original “country fair” feeling is still present ments. with the layout and décor of the space. If you own a secondary suite, even if you do not intent to The Creative Arts and Crafts Committee itself was born out rent it out, you must apply for the necessary permits. After of the newly established, volunteer-run “Women’s World” June 1, 2020 penalties and fees apply for unsafe suites. Visit displays, which were formed in 1971. In 1978, the Women’s calgary.ca/suites or call 311. World committee changed its name to “Creative Living,” allowing for growth and expansion, while incorporating original handicraft displays and competition. In the fifty years since, the name has changed a few more times and the ‘Show’ continues to grow. Currently, the Art & Lifestyle show is home to nine other areas that honour music, pho- tography, art, and food. There are several sections of competition, from cake deco- www.acku.org rating, drawing, knitting, and crocheting, to needlework and quilts. In each section, there are several additional Auburn Bay School classes of arts and crafts. Within painting there are acrylic, oil, and watercolor classes. Functional handmade art in- 7 Auburn Bay Ave SE cludes ceramic, glass, woodwork, and weaving. Each class is judged individually and from the class winners, the sec- tion winners are determined. Wednesdays Every year a special theme is determined. This invites com- Ages 4, 5 and 6 6:30 - 7:00 pm petitors to submit their entries into this section. The entry Ages 7- Adult 7:00 - 8:00 pm can be in any of the participating mediums or formats as usual but needs to express the annual theme to qualify. Learn Karate in Our 20+ Clubs This section is called the People’s Choice Award because the public votes on their favorite item. The Creative Arts and Crafts Committee looks forward to this year’s Calgary Stampede Creative Arts and Crafts com- petition and encourages everyone to consider submit- ALL CANADIAN KARATE UNION ting an item of their creation. Information can be found at https://westernshowcase.com/creativeartsandcrafts.html. 403-232-0228
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Differences between a Residents Association (RA) & a Community Association (CA)
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ABRA) (ABCA)
Differences Between a Residents Association & a Community Association Companies Act, Section 9 INCORPORATED Societies Act RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (ABRA) AUBURN BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ABCA) Not For Profit Organization UNDER COMMUNITY ASSOCIANotTION For Profit Organization (can also be a charity) To manage, maintain and operate the Auburn House amenities (Facility, Park, Lake, Lake To protect the interests of the neighbourhood by Access Ways, Decorative Corners) PURPOSE providing residents a voice on community issues To perform enhanced maintenance on certain public land within the community Mandated for property owners; MEMBERSHIP Membership is voluntary Fees due April 1 annually; 10 Board Meetings annually, closed to the 10 Meetings annually (no meeting July/August), public open to the public MEETINGS Annual General Meeting (September) open to Meetings attended by Councilor, MLA, MP and Members in Good Standing Police Community Liaison RAs established through Encumbrances on Established with support by the City; Residents Land Titles; campaign for participation; Annual fees sustain RA assets (Auburn House, DEVELOPMENT & Operations is dependent on volunteer Park, Lake, Lake Access Ways & Decorative OPERATIONS membership, fundraising & sponsorship Corners) Managed by community volunteers Professionally managed with paid staff Management, operation and maintenance of Organized Minor Sports Leagues RA/assets, including: City/Traffic/Zoning Issues Facility & Park Amenities Public property Issues ORGANIZATION Community Entry Features Lobbyists for Schools FUNCTIONS Membership/Administration Political Issues & Concerns Programs & Events Establish Social Policies New Text Website & Communications Community Events Concern Who To Contact Annual Membership Fees Auburn Bay Residents Association (RA) 403-537-2601 Auburn House Facility Rentals Administrative Coordinator at (RA) 403-537-2601 Brookfield Residential Tree Program Brookfield Residential Tree Line 403-516-8888 Bylaw Concerns (e.g. Dogs off leash, noise complaints) City of Calgary 3-1-1 Community Issues (Cell Tower, cross walk lights etc) Auburn Bay Community Association (Meetings every month) email [email protected] for details. Maintenance of ABRA owned land (Auburn House, Landscape & Amenities Manager at Auburn Bay Residents Park, Lake, Lake Access Ways, Decorative Corners) Association(RA) 403-537-2601 Parking Concerns Calgary Parking Authority: 403-537-7100 Pathways (maintenance, snow & ice) City of Calgary 3-1-1 Roads (maintenance, snow & ice) City of Calgary 3-1-1 Speeding in the Community Calgary Police Non-Emergency 403-266-1234 OR 3-1-1 AND Auburn Bay Community Association (Meetings first Wednesday monthly* at 7pm) *Except January is 2nd Wednesday. Program Inquiries Program Coordinator at (RA) 403-537-2601 RA Special Events Inquires Program & Events Manager at (RA) 403-537-2601
18 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities AUBURN BAY RESIDENTS AUBURN HOUSE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION Auburn House CONTACT INFO Auburn Bay Residents Association Drop-In Program Passes c/o Auburn House Get yours today and add some flexibility to your fitness 200 Auburn Bay Boulevard SE, Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 schedule. Drop-in passes are available for select adult Office Tel: (403) 537-2601, Office Fax:403) ( 930-6456 programs at Auburn House! Check out all our programs Website: www.AuburnBayRA.ca in the current Program Guide & Events Calendar on AuburnBayRA.ca. Register online at AuburnBayRA.ca, E-mail: Administration stop in at Auburn House, or call 403-537-2601. Marilyn Alcock [email protected] Program & Events Manager Jennifer Tait [email protected] Auburn House Spring Programs Program Coordinator We’ve got Spring Fever and we’re full swing into an ex- Ashley Gray [email protected] citing brand-new season of programs and events! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out on our first session – a new General Manager session of programs begin this month! Plus don’t miss Chrissie Rozak [email protected] out on Spring break and PD day camps! Hours of Operation Auburn House Lake & Park Hours Register online 24/7 at AuburnBayRA.ca., stop in at Monday – Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Auburn House, or call 403-537-2601. Auburn House Regular Office Hours • Parented • Kung Fu • Cardio Circuit Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Programs • Youth STEM • Pound • T-Ball • Youth Dance • Kickboxing • Ball Hockey • Wedding • Red Cross and • Prince Basket- Dance Prep Youth Safety ball Class Programs • Multi-Sport • Yoga • Knitting • Tennis • Tabata HIIT • Plus, More!
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A U B U R N B AY I A P R I L 2020 1 9 Sponsor Recognition It’s Tax Time Again... – NAIAD Irrigation CORPORATE & PERSONAL TAX The Auburn Bay Residents Association would like to FOCUSING ON SMALL & MEDIUM thank and recognize NAIAD Irrigation Systems Ltd. for BUSINESSES their continued support and for again being a top tier sponsor of Auburn House special events for 2020.
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Canine Etiquette Just as sometimes the behavior of our children can re- for travel or to stay in a kennel, in a family emergency, flect on us, so can the behavior of our pets. While most or at the grooming salon. Animals that have never been of us do not expect our younger children to attend a crated can panic even to the point of hurting them- formal event or sit quietly through a six-course meal, selves. Pets that have been crate trained, even for a few we can give them some tools to cope with the situation short months as a puppy, will deal with being caged should it arrive? Why not do the same for our dogs? Use more easily throughout their lives. every opportunity to socialize your puppy or older dogs A dog owner that cannot handle his pet puts his pet in adopted later in life. jeopardy as any type of examination or treatment be- Some dogs are rarely taken in the car and may find the comes more difficult and stressful. Make examinations experience extremely stressful. Introduce your pet to with your puppy a game. Start with just acquainting car rides early with very short trips even around the your dog to being restrained. This includes holding the block. Don’t let every trip end at the veterinary clinic mouth shut briefly to stop panting. Open your pet’s or grooming salon. Try to go to fun activities…a walk mouth and eyes, look in the ears, handle each paw, in the country or to the park to play fetch. Hop out of and lift the tail. Not only does this make both the vet- the car with your pet and maybe ask a stranger to give erinarian’s and the groomer’s job easier, it also makes it your pet a treat. more likely you will detect lumps and bumps or other Remember if your pet is fearful, there are many train- problems earlier and be able to handle your pet in an ers and training facilities offering socialization activities emergency. If you are reluctant to learn to cut nails, just in a more controlled environment or even behaviorists desensitize your pet by handling the paws and clicking to assist you if the problem is severe. Keep the safety of your nails on his nails. others in mind. Use the appropriate leash or harness for Some people have told me their pets do not need out- your pet’s anxiety or exuberance. side training because they are fine at home. I think this Most veterinary clinic staff are only too happy to have is a recipe for potential disaster. I walk my dogs across you drop in with your pet for a treat and a weigh-in. A storm drains in the street, downtown, onto buses and few visits that only involve a cuddle instead of a physical LRT trains, to pet stores, home improvement stores, any- examination go a long way to changing a dog’s attitude. where else my imagination comes up with. I carry treats Many grooming salons also offer puppy visits with only so people of all shapes and ages can teach my pet to a little trim and a treat. Wow, strange new places are welcome strangers. Dogs exposed to strange and un- starting to look good! usual circumstances as young animals, or even as older adoptees, learn to cope with any and all situations that Virtually all dogs will need to be crated or kenneled at come their way making them “good canine citizens”. least once in their lives; for veterinary visits for surgery, ~Dr. Jennifer L. Scott B.Sc., D.V.M.
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A U B U R N B AY I A P R I L 2020 2 5 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Music to My Ears: The Shadowy Fossegrim by Alexa Takayama Let’s assume you’ve managed to provide a satisfac- When I think of April, one of the things I think of tory, albeit odd, meal to the Fossegrim and he has is all the melting snow coming down from the agreed to teach you his skills. His teaching style is a mountains. I was poking through my list of myth- little extreme: he will guide your hand onto the in- ological creatures to try to decide on what to strument, drawing the fingers along the strings un- write on this month, and I settled on the Fosseg- til they bleed. But after that, you’ll be able to play rim—a waterfall-dwelling water spirit that takes so well that trees will dance and torrential waters the form of an old man and likes to play stringed will stand still. I’m also assuming you will be learn- instruments. ing while standing waist-high in a frigid cold fjord. Fossegrim originates from Scandinavian folklore, Apparently, the Fossegrim has eleven variations namely in Norway and Sweden. Fossegrim literal- in his repertoire, but I couldn’t find what the first ly means “waterfall lord*”. He’s known as a Ström- ten were, as everyone seems to jump straight to karlen in Swedish, meaning “stream man.” The the eleventh. Forget Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, descriptions of his appearance are varied from re- we’re going straight for Paganini’s 24th Caprice. gion to region and story to story. He is usually an The reason this eleventh piece is so desired is be- old man who wears a green hat and has a mouth cause if a mortal plays it, every person and living full of green teeth. Other times he has green hair thing must dance. Because making trees dance and green eyes to match. Sometimes he is de- and water stop wasn’t enough. scribed as looking like a young boy. Occasionally, Speaking of Paganini—he was rumoured to have he’s a sort of centaur-like figure, probably because made a deal with the devil to acquire his musical he is very similar to the näk—Scandinavian kel- genius. Well, there were Scandinavian fiddlers who pies, essentially. He is said to have “slit ears” (like were so skilled that it was rumoured they had been gills, maybe?) and he will keep his feet hidden. taught by the Fossegrim. Two of them were Torgeir The Fossegrim is known to be an exception- Augundsson (1801-1872) and Ole Bull (1810-1880). ally talented fiddler or harpist. There is magic Because somehow it was more conceivable to peo- in his music which makes it so the strings play ple that making agreements with supernatural, the sounds of the forest, wind, and water. His nefarious spirits was how you got good at making skills are much sought-after, and he can be con- music. Instead of, you know, practicing. vinced to teach those skills in exchange for a So, if you’re thinking of taking up the harp or the food offering. With the caveat being that fiddle, it’s probably easier to put in 40 hours of this food offering must be a white ram practice a day than throwing an ungulate into a thrown butt-first, without looking, into river. Just saying. Now go practice. a northward-flowing waterfall. Sound * Okay, so the etymology of “grim” is a bit varied. It’s oddly specific? Well, this offering also Old Norse and could be used to denote an intimi- must be made specifically on a Thursday dating hooded figure. In Icelandic texts, it meant evening** and in secrecy. Alternatively, if heartless, strict, or wicked, and was very similar to chucking a whole goat into a waterfall is a the word for wrath, gramr. And gramr was usually little too inconvenient for you, you can pro- used as a name for “lord”. Regardless of the origin, vide smoked mutton as a substitute, but it has it says a lot about the Viking ruling class. to be stolen from your neighbour’s pantry, four Thursdays** in a row. Now, if you don’t provide ** I’m guessing that this has something to do with enough meat, the Fossegrim will only teach you Thor, as he is associated with rams, and Thursday how to tune your instrument. is literally from Old Norse “Thor’s Day”. 3 2 7 9 1 3 5 2 3 6 8 2 1 4 8 Kidney Health 9 3 8 Awareness 9 6 1 3 A gracious request for a kidney donation, tips on kidney health, and items to fight 7 3 8 kidney disease. Email [email protected] 6 8 4 if you wish to donate. Website NEEDKIDNEY.CA FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 33
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A U B U R N B AY I A P R I L 2020 2 7 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES The Keystone XL Pipeline by Steve Dimic
The Keystone XL Pipeline is a 1,204 mile, 36-inch line, millions from property taxes are expected to be realized that will be designed to transport heavy crude oil from across two provinces and three states in the U.S. Hardesty, Alberta to Steel City, Nebraska. The Pipeline would have the capacity to deliver up to 830,000 bar- The Pipeline approval process has not been easy and rels of crude oil each day to fill the demand on the U.S. there has been material pushback from various stake- Gulf Coast. holders. However, significant strides and progress is be- ing made towards realization of the project. The Pipeline is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs related to construction, engineering, environmen- Brief timeline of the key events in the Pipeline realiza- tal protection and commercial management. Further, tion process are outlined below:
2009 TC Energy submits its regulatory application for the Pipeline
March 2010 The National Energy Board approves TC Energy’s application
July 2010 Opposition to the Pipeline begins growing in the U.S. with majority of the focus being directed at environmental concerns
August 26, 2011 The State Department releases its final environmental assessment, which reiterates that the pipeline would have a limited environmental impact
May 4, 2012 International pipelines crossing the international border into the U.S. require a Presidential permit Presidential permit application first submitted for re-consideration
November 4, 2014 TC Energy estimates the cost of building the Pipeline has increased from $5.4 to $8.0 billion US dollars (approximately $10.85 billion Canadian dollars)
February 24, 2015 President Obama vetoes the bill to have the Pipeline built, after the U.S. Senate approves it
November 6, 2015 Secretary of State Kerry determines that granting the Presidential permit would not serve the U.S. national interest, and denies the application
January 26, 2017 Presidential permit application resubmitted to the Department of State for further consideration, after invitation from President Trump
March 24, 2017 The Presidential permit is received from the U.S. State Department
November 8, 2018 U.S. Federal District Court invalidates the Presidential permit until supplemental environmental studies performed
March 29, 2019 The new Presidential permit is issued by the Trump administration
2020 Construction to start – Two-year targeted completion date
28 A P R I L 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Currently, the project is still waiting for the U.S. Depart- ment of State to conduct a supplemental analysis of its environmental review of the Pipeline, which will be com- pleted in the next few months.
The Pipeline has faced significant opposition from the In- digenous tribes, such as the Blackfoot Confederacy and the Great Sioux Nation, whose leaders signed a decla- ration against the Pipeline in 2017. While they have not gone the distance that their U.S. counterparts have, their opposition still possess a threat.
It is also important to consider that in Canada, there is a big fight against greenhouse gas emissions and concern for climate obligations. In Alberta, oil sands operations currently emit roughly 70 Megatonnes (Mt) per year. There is currently no upper limit on oil sands emissions in force, but a 100 megatonne annual cap has been consid- ered. The Pipeline project could seriously challenge the remittance cap.
However, TC Energy and the Pipeline supporters have been resilient. Significant efforts are being made to en- sure that there is open dialogue and brainstorming with the different Indigenous tribes. Further, transportation of crude through the Pipeline rather than by rail, barge or truck significantly minimizes the emission output. TC Energy continues to innovate through its programs and initiatives in order to manage the greenhouse gas emis- sions.
If you have any additional inquiries regarding any of the topics or if you have ideas for future topics, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
A U B U R N B AY I A P R I L 2020 2 9 Councillor, Ward 12 Shane Keating 403-268-1698 [email protected] www.shanekeating.ca @CouncillorKeats www.facebook.com/CouncillorKeating
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