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www.tuscanyca.ca Jesuits in New France Tuscany Community Association Between 1612 and 1627 the P.O. Box 27030 Tuscany RPO Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1 maneuvering and back-biting among the French Royalty and nobility were President ...... Harpreet Sandhu accompanied by a similar mix of greed ...... [email protected] and chaos in the fur trade. Every few Vice President ...... Darren Bender ...... [email protected] years, Champlain would have to put Treasurer ...... Lee Bardwell up with a new company, and each one, reneging on its contracts, was more Tuscany Committee Email Addresses interested in gathering furs than in Communications Committee settling a continent. By 1627 there were ...... [email protected] still only sixty-fi ve settlers and about Events & Recreation Committee fi fteen administrators. In 1620, the ...... [email protected] Parks and Planning Committee Mayfl ower had banged up against some ...... [email protected] rock a little way to the south. English Tuscany Sun Newsletter people were pouring in. Champlain’s ...... [email protected] bosses told him to quit begging for Traffi c and Safety Committee ...... traffi [email protected] colonists and concentrate on exploring for furs. They wanted a trading post, not a civilization. Elected Officials the New World. All they heard was how Alderman: Champlain perhaps thought that if his cold it was and how hard it was to get a Dale Hodges bosses were not going to bring him decent pair of shoes. Still. Champlain’s 403-268-2445 French settlers, he had better try to pleading did result in a few immigrants. [email protected] MLA: turn the natives into Christians. Two The most famous among them, these Sandra Jansen Benedictine priests had come over with four centuries later, is a man named 403-826-1619 Cartier on his second voyage, but in 1615 Louis Hébert. There are many Louis [email protected] you did not see any Christian Huron or Hérbert in Quebec today, and most of MP: Rob Anders Algonquin around town. Champlain them are descended from this fi rst one. 403-292-6666 got the fi rst four Récollet priest to come - Your Volunteer Editor, www.robanders.com over in 1615. Récollets are a branch of Fernando Ferreira the Franciscans. Their view was that Tuscany Sun Newsletter the Natives didn’t have any religion and Editor & Article Submissions: could use some instruction. The Natives Fernando Ferreira thought that these French people had a [email protected] hard time understanding what religion Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 9th of the month, prior to the distribution month. was. Any Franciscan priest with a grain Advertising Sales: of sense could see that four men would Phil 403-660-7324 have to work long hours for centuries to [email protected] turn these people into Christians. In 1625 The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the they turned for help to the Jesuits. month prior to the distribution month. This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada The best about the Jesuits was that they Post. This publication is also available for pickup from the Tuscany Club. liked to write. When the Relations, their Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter reports on the strange lands that they had are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in entered, reached Europe, they became this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information best-sellers, and remain the most exciting herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters & nannies, fi rst-hand history we have today. or other listed in the Tuscany Sun should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher. Before the Jesuit Relations it was next to impossible to interest French people in THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 5 In Our Community TCA President’s Report

Happy September everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the summer - barbecuing, playing, vacationing, camping and enjoying the great weather with family and friends. July and August always seem a little carefree and relaxed whereas September feels a little more serious to me. So to keep a little balance between “fun” and “serious” I want to highlight two important topics this month:

Fun: Tuscany September 15 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s start with the fun! Mark your calendars: The First Tuscany Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday September 15, 2012 at the Tuscany If you are able to help in any way, As we welcome Twelve Mile Coulee Community Garden. The TCA is please contact Shaulyn at Shaulyn@ Middle School to our community, hosting this event and coordinating svbevents.com. I know that it will take a while for with the Tuscany Race, sponsored parents and students to fi gure out the by the Jeff Neustaedter Realty group. Serious: safest routes and drop off areas to the Our theme for the Harvest Festival is Schools and Safety middle school and for motorists to “Good Old Fashioned Family Fun” navigate throughout the community. – think potato sack races, hot dog Now for the serious talk. I strongly The Tuscany Community Association eating contests, three legged races, urge everyone to be extra cautious has expressed concern to the City and music. While celebrating and aware as you drive around numerous times about the lack of safe the accomplishments of the many the community, particularly in the pedestrian crossings on many of our volunteers at the Community Garden, morning during peak commuting major intersections. Specifi cally, the we will also collect donations to the times. We are extremely fortunate TCA requested school zone signs to be Food Bank. So please, rummage to have three community schools placed on Tuscany Way at least 3 - 4 through your pantries for non- in Tuscany and the opportunity for months before the school opening and perishable food items or check your our kids to walk and bike to them. I as this report goes to press, the signs pockets for spare change and donate to applaud the staff, parents and students still have not been posted. Calgary’s less fortunate. at St. Basil Elementary/Junior High and the Tuscany Elementary for their So please slow down, be alert and pay We are looking for support from the efforts in patrolling and making the attention to pedestrians, cyclists and community to help make this event areas around the schools safe for your fellow motorists as we head into a success. If you have a few hours motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. I September. You never know, that kid to volunteer, a business interested in also want to recognize the parents and you speed by might just be Tuscany’s sponsoring or if you are a club, artist students who ride school buses and fi rst hot dog eating champ! or musician who wants to support transit to schools outside of Tuscany the community by showcasing your - these bus stops are great gathering - Harpreet Sandhu talents, we want to hear from you! spaces! THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 7 In Our Community Tuscany Youth Council Letters to the Editor The Tuscany Community Association, in the appeal. The Youth Council will with the support of the City of then work to make some of these Beavers Calgary, will work with youth from happen, and will be looking to others I live at 10 Tuscany Valley View grades 7-12 in the community to in the community for support and NW, and I’d like to make you aware establish a youth council. As a guidance. We ask families, schools, that beavers have built a dam on the community, our demographics have and businesses to give the youth a stream in 12 Mile Coulee behind our shifted signifi cantly over the years, warm welcome if they are approached residence. I am concerned about the and we are now at the stage where we with new initiatives. well being of the children who play in will benefi t by offering our youth a the Coulee. The beavers have created higher profi le, and the ability to decide For more information, or to express a large pool of water, and as you know what they would like to focus on. interest in being involved with that is where children will go to play. I the Youth Council, either as a have contacted the City, and they refuse These youth will ask their peers in member or to support the efforts to do anything, saying this is a natural Tuscany what we need more of in of this group, please contact the area. our community. Activities, interests, Tuscany Community Association at concerns – these will all be included [email protected]. I think it is up to the Tuscany Association to make the residents aware of this situation, so they can protect their children from harm. - Stan Gording Tuscany Youth Council Under Construction Stolen Heart Sculpture My husband and I have lived in The TCA plans to establish a Youth Council this fall. Tuscany for over 16 years and for the Students from grades 7-12 will be invited to participate. fi rst time ever, had something stolen If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please email: from our front yard that was part of [email protected] our garden display. We are “hard core” gardeners and enjoy sharing our garden art and plants with our neighbours and other Tuscany residents. We feel it builds a sense of community and sharing which is what Tuscany is all Girl Guides about. If a large metal heart sculpture has We are very excited to be starting community liaisons and many more suddenly appeared in your home or another year of Girl Guides in Scenic exciting volunteer positions. You do yard, we would like it back. It was an Bow Valley District! Our meetings are not need to have any experience, or a anniversary gift and has sentimental scheduled to begin in mid-September. daughter involved; you just need to be meaning. We still have lots of space available over 18 and be willing to learn new for girls aged 5-18 to register, please things, help your community and have I like to still believe that Tuscany is a visit www.girlguides.ca and click on fun! great place to live and that something ‘Register’ to fi nd a unit. like this might only happen a few times If you have any questions or would a year. As a result of this theft, we will We are always looking for women like to volunteer, please email now be installing a security camera to help with a unit or behind the [email protected] or call Lauren system to monitor all of our property. scenes as treasurers, event planners, at 403-710-5775. - A long time Tuscany resident THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 9 In Our Community TTuscanyuscany HarvestHarvest FestivalFestival SaturdaySaturday SeptemberSeptember 1515

EVENT: Tuscany Harvest Festival - For your entertainment we are community? For more information presented by the Tuscany Community planning the following: or to sign up to help with this event, Association * Races: 3-legged, potato sack, etc. contact Shaulyn van Baaren at DATE: Saturday, September 15 * Crafts [email protected] or via phone TIME: Early afternoon -- please * Music at 403-804-4956. watch for boulevard signs for specifi c * And more... times SPONSORSHIP: LOCATION: TCA Community WHY WE ARE DOING IT: We are looking for support from Garden (Corner of Tuscany Meadows To support for the Calgary Food Bank! local businesses, professionals and Drive & Tuscany Hill) Let’s show Calgary that Tuscany artists to help bring this event to your supports our less fortunate! Please community! We will promote your WHAT WE ARE DOING: bring a non-perishable donation from involvement and commitment to our We invite you to join us at this your pantry or consider throwing some community! For more information community event where good ‘ole- cash into the jar when you arrive. on sponsoring an aspect of this fashioned fun & family activity are the event, contact Shaulyn van Baaren at focus! WHAT YOU CAN DO: [email protected] or via phone Looking to get involved in your at 403-804-4956. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 11 In Our Community Playground Now Open

TUSCANY ESTATES PLAYGROUND IS NOW OPEN! The process to enrich the Tuscany Estates Playground began one year ago with a massive campaign led by Tuscany Estates resident Leah Dell. The efforts of the yearlong project were realized on June 21st and 22nd when a small army of volunteers gathered to construct the new playground. These volunteers generously donated their time and talents in a concerted effort to create a wonderful new addition to our community. We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize these Crowfoot Village Honda, Curious dedication and tireless commitment volunteers as well as all those involved Salon in Tuscany, DMA Consulting, to bringing this playground to our in bringing the new Tuscany Estate Ducks Clothing Company, EnCana community. Playground to realization. Corporation, Global Raymac Surveys Inc., Hurlburt Rock Products, Jeff So, bring your kids and enjoy some In particular, we’d like to thank Neustaedter Realty, Landmark Homes, fresh air and friendly faces at the everyone who organized the build Mudco Services, Parks Foundation Tuscany Estates Playground located at days, delivered food and refreshments Calgary, Petrominerals, the Province 201 Tuscany Estates Rise NW. for the laborers, Cobs Bread and of Alberta, Sinopec Daylight Energy Starbucks for their tasty donations Inc., Tessa Corley-Rae Realty, the For questions or information on the and of course the building team who Tuscany Community Association, and Tuscany Estates Playground email fi nished the job an entire day early! last but not least, Tuscany residents for [email protected]. We’d also like to acknowledge the their generous donations. many volunteers that were scheduled - Nancy Carmichael, to join the build team on June 23rd, Finally, an especially heartfelt thank Tuscany Estates Resident but did not get the opportunity. you goes to Leah Dell for her selfl ess The overwhelming support of the community was heart warming and many new friendships were formed through this project. Community Choir

In addition to the countless volunteer Let’s Rock! When: Mondays term time (except hours, the playground would not Be a part of the NEW COMMUNITY 2nd Monday of each month) have been possible without those CHOIR starting 17th SEPTEMBER! Where: Advent Lutheran Church who contributed both in-kind and Learn to sing music from 1960s to (Scenic Acres Gate & Nose fi nancially to the Tuscany Estates today by ear (no music-reading skills or Hill Drive) Playground cause. A special experience necessary.) Our focus is on a Time: 7pm to 9pm. thanks goes to Albi Homes, BDI love of singing, community, friendship, Play Designs, Bigilin Consulting and creating multi-part harmonized Please email Anne Bell at dpbell@telus. net for more info! Inc., Budget Blinds, the Calgary music in a welcoming atmosphere. We Foundation, the City of Calgary, are open to everyone over 18! For those about to Rock, we salute you! THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 13 In Our Community Proposed Land Use Redesignation Public Open House

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Public Open House Venue: Lynx Ridge Golf Club, #8 Lynx Ridge Blvd. NW

The Foothills Lutheran Church and their planning consultant (Synergy Planning Inc.) invite you to attend a Public Open House to view the Proposed Land Use Redesignation of their property located in of the community of Tuscany.

Sports Blizzard Soccer Club is 45 Years Old

Happy 45th Birthday to Blizzard and 12 year olds to represent Alberta at the northwest, it truly is a local club Soccer Club, making it the oldest the Montreal Expo. Sedran’s grandson recognized thoughout Canada beyond. minor soccer club in Calgary. is a current player on a Blizzard under We would love to see you at our Fun Blizzards, synonymous with soccer 12 team. Day, if you would like to learn more in the northwest of Calgary are about the please visit our website celebrating with a party on Saturday The tradition continues as Blizzards at www.calgaryblizzardsoccer.com 8th September from 10:00am to are sending 13 teams to represent there will be lots of guests, fun events 2:00pm at the Bearspaw Community Calgary at Alberta Provincials in and free food. Centre. Many current and past players, August, leading the medal haul with and coaches reside in Tuscany, all are 16 medals in the top two tiers of the welcome to attend this fun event as is Calgary Minor Soccer league. Above anyone wanting a fun day out. all else, Blizzards considers itself as a big extended happy family. This year Blizzards caters for players of all we have had teams travel to Sweden, abilities from age 4 –18, concentrating Germany, England and America, all on developing players in a fun have represented the Club and Calgary environment. The Club was started in with pride and passion, learning from 1967 by Marino Sedran and Gordon their travel experiences. With over 90% Hawkins when they took a team of 11 of the Blizzard membership living in THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 15 In Our Community Your Tuscany Community Association

The TCA is a non-profi t organization run by a core group of volunteers who are committed to the needs and Support Tuscany! constructive development of Tuscany Buy Your Community Membership Today! and its community. The TCA has a broad mandate to represent the community to external stakeholders such as the City and to provide community sports programs. We also Membership ...do you have your have an emphasis to preserve and Community Association membership yet? protect the natural environments in Tuscany.

Benefits of Membership This year, the TCA is focusing its efforts on three broad goals – • A healthier and more enjoyable • Effective representation and community cohesiveness, traffi c community through the provision advocacy to external third parties safety and the development of youth of community sports and about issues of concern to the programs in Tuscany. If you would recreation activities like soccer – community, including public like to participate in the development your membership contributes to health and safety, development and implementation of these goals, the the costs of operation and the natural environment TCA is always looking for committed • Insurance coverage to participate • Maintenance and preservation of volunteers. For more information, in Community Association the natural environment, contact [email protected] or organized sports, such as soccer including Twelve Mile Coulee go to our website at • Discounted insurance rates - • A safer community through our www.tuscanyca.ca. email [email protected] advocacy on traffic and other • Up-to-date information about safety issues issues affecting you and the • Pride and a sense of community community through the Tuscany through participation in Sun and our website community activities

YES! I would like to become a member of the Tuscany Community Association Go to www.tuscanyca.ca to register online for your membership today! THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 17 Are You New to Tuscany or Upcoming Events & Moved Within the Community? • All new residents must visit the Notices Tuscany Club offi ce to register their home and be eligible for TRA Fall Used Toy + Clothing Sale benefi ts such as accessing the park The Fall Used Toy + Clothing Sale is and taking part in programs and on Saturday, September 8th from 9:00 events. am to 1:00 pm. Check out 40+ tables • If you move within Tuscany, you of clothing, toys, and accessories for must also visit the offi ce to update infants to older youth. Free public your account to remain current. admission so bring your friends, • Tenants must complete a transfer family and neighbours to this always of privileges form from the busy and popular event. homeowner to gain Tuscany Club privileges. Fall Program Registration – NOW • Any questions about TRA OPEN! memberships can be directed to Registration is now open for all our [email protected] or call fi tness, recreation and sports programs. 403-241-6402. Check the program guide at www. The Tuscany Club is operated by the tuscany-connect.com and contact Tuscany Residents Association (TRA) Tuscany Club Features [email protected] for more info as a private recreation facility for the In addition to the Club and Park on any of our programs and activities. exclusive use of its members. For more features listed here, we offer special We offer a wide variety of leisure about the TRA visit the FAQ section of events plus sports, fi tness and programs for preschoolers, kids, our website, listed under the “Residents recreation programs for preschoolers adults and 50+ years. Fall 1 session Association” banner at to seniors. Check out the current runs September and October, Fall 2 www.tuscany-connect.com program guide at www.tuscany- in November and December. Sign-up connect.com or pick up a copy at the is done online through your tuscany- Address Tuscany Club. connect account. Tuscany Residents Association • Gymnasium 212 Tuscany Way N.W. • Fitness and dance studios TRA Home-Based Business T3L 2J6 • Outdoor basketball courts Saturday, October 20th Phone • and meeting rooms This annual event is a great way 403-241-6402 • Hockey rink and skating oval for TRA members to showcase • 2 outdoor tennis courts their home-based businesses to the Hours of Operation • Playground community. Registration opens Park Hours: • Summer wading pool and fountain September 17th and exhibit space is Mon. to Sun. 9:00 am - 10:00 pm • Horseshoe pits and shuffl eboard available only to TRA residents in Offi ce Hours: court good standing. Mon. to Sat. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm • Outdoor park and greenspace (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm) Dayhome Directory ** Closed Victoria Day weekend** Rent Space in the Tuscany Club The TRA publishes a dayhome Rooms for receptions, , directory that lists available daycare Update Your Account Today - birthday parties, seasonal events, club options within Tuscany. Any member Add Children or Change Your and business meetings and more. is welcome to be listed in the directory Email Address • Available only to TRA members in and can do so by emailing their Add your children to your account good standing. posting to [email protected]. so they can enjoy our great programs • For more information call 403-241- Looking for a dayhome? Check the and make sure we have your current 6402 or email customerservice. listings at www.tuscany-connect.com, email address to stay informed about [email protected] under Marketplace or pick up a copy Tuscany Club happenings. Contact • Check the website for a virtual tour at the Tuscany Club offi ce. [email protected] and we will and more details – www.tuscany- get you updated right away. connect.com continued on next page THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 19

• Magnifi cent Aurora Borealis: Sep. 19, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Women’s ESL • Fiction Hunters: Sep. 22, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Group Community Concerns and • Citizen Preparation Class: Sep. 23, Maintenance 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. If you are out and about in the • Film, Then and Now: Sep. 27, community and notice something (i.e. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. broken fence panels, vandalism, etc.), please feel free to notify the TRA at Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com for more information on these 403-241-6402 and we will address the Meet your neighbours and programs. Registration is required for issue as quickly as possible. practice English! all programs unless otherwise noted. Do you want to improve your English? Contact the Recreation Manager at Do you want to meet new women in the [email protected] for more Valley Ridge neighbourhood? information on any TRA programs and events. Drop in at one of our weekly NFNG groups (New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups). We meet every In Our City week for 2 hours and practice English, talk about life, tell our stories, have fun, Bowness Library and learn new things! There is no cost. There are no immigration requirements Crowfoot Library • We’re on the move to a bigger and no minimum English requirement! and brighter space in the heart of It’s free and we have free childcare for Programs for Children and Youth Bowness! The Library will be closed kids 6 months old to 6 years old. • Drop-in Family Storytimes: Sat. & for approximately two weeks during Wed. 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – the transition. As plans progress, Visit one of our 16 locations throughout 5 with caregiver. more information will be provided. Calgary, including three in the Tuscany • Grandparent’s Family Storytime: • Calling all junior and senior high area: Sep. 10, 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages students! Volunteer for Reading • Edgemont Group 224 Edgeburn 2 – 5 with caregiver. Buddies or Computer Buddies. For Lane NW – Every Wednesday from • A Very Stinky Storytime: Sep. 18, more information call 403-260-2632. 1-3pm starting on September 12 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages 3 – 5. • Reading Buddies: Mon. Oct. 22 – • Beddington Group at 16 Bermuda • Bear Gets Ready for Bed: Sep. 21, 10, 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm. Grades 1 to Drive NW (Agape Language 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – 5 3. Centre) – Every Tuesday from with caregiver. • Scavenger Hunt: For more 1-3pm starting on September 11 • Favourite Fairy Tales: Sep. 25, information go to www.cpl100.ca. • Varsity Group at 4612 Varsity Dr 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Ages 2 – 5 NW (Varsity Acres Church Café) – Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com with caregiver. Every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30pm for more information on these • Pajama Storytime: Sep. 27, starting on September 1 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Ages 2 – 5 with programs. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. caregiver. For more information, please contact: Marilee Campbell Programs for Adults Program Coordinator, • Phone Camera Artistry: Sep. 11, Texting During New Friends and Neighbourhood 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Groups • Getting Started Homeschooling: Meetings Sep. 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. According to Staples Advantage Calgary Immigrant Women’s • Personality Types: Sep. 12, Canada, 60% of people believe Association 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. texting or answering emails during a Phone: 403-444-1752 • Saving Lives With CPR A: Sep. 15, business meeting is disrespectful. Email: [email protected] 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. - News Canada Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 21 In Our City Calgary Connection

781 Air Cadet Squadron New Recruit household items, shoes, jewelry, etc. All looking for opportunities to meet new Presentation: Sep. 12, 7:00 pm at our proceeds to needy Calgarians. friends in a rewarding, exciting and offi ces in the Vecova Centre, 3304-33 adventurous environment. For more St. N.W. Bring your birth certifi cate, Red Cross Babysitting Certifi cate information visit www.undaunted.ca. Alberta Health Care Card and your course: Sat. Sep. 29, 9:00 am to parent or guardian. For youth aged 12 4:00 pm at St. Thomas United Calgary Reads Volunteer Tutors: to 19 interested in making new friends Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W. Calgary Reads is a not-for-profi t while learning valuable skills. For more Registration fee of $47.25 required with organization that helps kids learn to information visit 781aircadets.ca. registration before Sep. 25. Offered by read. Our primary program trains Health Education Inc. volunteer tutors to work one-on-one Vocal Latitudes Wants You! We are a Call 403-241-0366 for more info. with struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers. mixed-voice, world music, community If you love reading and working choir based in central Calgary. Looking 604 Air Cadet Squadron Open with children, consider becoming for new singers in all voices. Choral House: Sep. 11, 6:30 pm at the a trained volunteer tutor. We offer experience is not necessary, no Mewata Armoury, 801-11th St. S.W. free training sessions that start in auditions. Rehearsals are Tuesday Provides youth aged 12 to 19 with the September. Tutoring is provided at no evenings at the Unitarian Church of opportunity to develop attributes in cost to families. Learn more at www. Calgary. Call Frank at 403-277-5295 leadership, citizenship, and physical calgaryreads.com. or e-mail [email protected] for fi tness. For more information, visit more information. www.604moose.ca. Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL): The city's newest Free Dance Lessons: Week of Sep. 10. Calgary Interfaith Food Bank 8th adult learning group will be having a The University of Calgary Ballroom Annual Citywide Food Drive: In Fall Launch on Sep. 6 at the Triwood Dance Club functions in several 2008, we set the Guinness World Community Association Hall, 2244 locations in Calgary, and in Cochrane, Record for the most food collected Chicoutimi Dr. N.W., 4:00 pm – 7:00 under the instruction of trained in a single day in a single municipal pm and a Stampede Breakfast on Sep. 8 volunteers and professional instructors. jurisdiction. Let's do it again! Between at the Rosedale Community Association A partner is not required. For more Sep. 4 and 6, volunteers will distribute Hall, 901 11th Ave. N.W., 9:30 am – information, visit bags to homes. Fill your bag with non- 12:00 pm The very fi rst Stampede, www.ucalgaryballroomdance.ca or call perishable food items and leave it on back in 1912, was held in September 403-220-0049. your front step for collection prior to of that year. For more info, visit www. 9:00 am on the morning of Sat. Sep. 8. calgarylifelonglearners.ca. Global Festival Sale: Oct. 26 – 28 at For more information, contact Marvin Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce Clifton at 403-257-8438. City of Calgary Recreation Dr. S.W. International Fair Trade Centennial: In September, we’re marketplace with wonderful handcrafted Bags, Babies and Beyond Handcraft celebrating ‘Culture’ and Calgary, as the treasures that provides an opportunity Sale: Oct. 19 – 20 at the South Calgary Culture Capital of Canada in 2012. Join for families in the developing world to Community Association, 3130 16 St. us for: support themselves with dignity. No SW. Quality Handcrafted items. Visit • Calgary 2012 Culture Days: admission cost. For more information, www. ujamaagrandmas.com for more Sep. 28, 29 & 30, Olympic Plaza. visit www.woodcliffunited.com. information. www.calgary2012.com #22 Sea Cadets Open House: • Sport Day in Canada: Sep. 29, Super Rummage Sale: Hosted by the various City of Calgary Recreation Samaritan Club of Calgary. Sat. Sep. September 11, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at HMCS Tecumseh, 1820 24 St. S.W. facilities. www.calgary.ca/recreation 29, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Hillhurst- • Doors Open YYC: Sep. 29 & 30, Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320- Bring your birth certifi cate, Alberta Health Care Card and your parent or Southland Leisure Centre. For info: 5th Ave. N.W. All items bargain priced: www.calgary.ca/rec100. collectables, clothing, toys, tools, guardian. For youth aged 12 to 18 THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 23 In Our City

Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame of Calgary's favourite retailers. www. The Men's Expo: Sep. 29 – 30, Big Celebrating the Summer Exhibit: calgaryhds.com Four Building. A tradeshow for men Until end of December, Canada showcasing everything from tools, cars, Olympic Park. Features athletes that Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: Sep. 20, hobbies, sports, clubs, fashion, health captivated us on the world stage dating Olympic Plaza. Strap on high heels to and activities. www.mensexpo.ca back to 1896, including those from the fi nd out what it is like to "Walk A Mile most recent Olympic and Paralympic in Her Shoes." In support of women and Childhood Obesity–Inactivity– games. www.sportshall.ca their children to take steps to walk away Decreasing Life Expectancy: Oct. 20, from family violence. Canada Olympic Park. Getting your Spruce Meadows Masters: www.ywcaofcalgary.com kids involved in sport can help. This Sep. 5 – 9, Spruce Meadows. See the Calgary International Film Festival: “Sport: Doing it Right” workshop will world's best equestrian athletes compete teach you the do's and don’ts to help for over two million dollars in prize Sep. 20 – 30, various downtown venues. Brings the best in global and Canadian your child enjoy sports. Register at money at this exciting international www.SportCalgary.ca. show jumping tournament. cinema to the city, from enlightening www.sprucemeadows.com documentaries, to compelling dramas and international fi lms. www. Zoogala: Sep. 7, Calgary Zoo. An calgaryfi lm.com A Sampling of adult-only fi esta features a live band Walk for Animals: Sep. 22, and dancing, performances, interactive Plaza Theatre. Raise money and Concerts entertainment, food, and cocktail awareness of the cruel and unsanitary • Honeymoon Suite & Prism: sampling, and a unique silent auction. treatment of factory farm animals. www. Sep. 8, Deerfoot Inn & Casino to the theme and win prizes! walkforfarmanimals.org www.calgaryzoo.com • Stone Temple Pilots: Sep. 11, Rock the House Run: Sep. 23, Market Big Four Building Calgary Saudi Arabia Festival: Sep. Mall. Calgary's only 10K or 5K Run, • Big Time Rush: Sep. 14, 8, Olympic Plaza. Showcases Saudi 5K Walk or 1K McDonald’s Go Active Scotiabank Saddledome Arabian culture, food, music, dancing, Walk with rockin' entertainment along • Herman’s Hermits Starring movies, and women's traditions through the route. Supports Ronald McDonald Peter Noone: Sep. 15, fun, interactive pavilions and stage House® Southern Alberta. Win some Deerfoot Inn & Casino shows. www.saudifestival.ca amazing prizes. • Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang: www.rmhsouthernalberta.org/ Sep. 26, Southern Alberta Calgary Bridal Expo: Sep. 16, BMO rockthehouse Jubilee Centre. Features fashion shows, a • Carrie Underwood: Oct. 2, gown sale and hundreds of Festa Italiana: Sep. 28 – 29, Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary's top wedding specialists. Italian Club. A weekend of food, • Justin Bieber: Oct. 12, www.bridalexpo.ca entertainment and fun for all enjoying Scotiabank Saddledome all things Italian! In celebration of the • The Turtles: Oct. 20, Flo & The Terry Fox Run: Sep. 16, Eau 60th anniversary of the Calgary Italian Eddie, Century Casino Claire. Run in support of cancer Club. www.calgaryitalianclub.com • Colin James: Nov. 2, research. www.terryfox.org Southern Alberta Jubilee Heritage Park Railway Days: Sep. 29 • Alice Cooper: Nov. 7, Calgary Home + Interior Design – 30, Heritage Park Historical Village. Southern Alberta Jubilee Show: Sep. 20 – 23, BMO Centre. Canada’s proud railway history is on • Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Is your home in need of some updating? display including a double-headed Nov. 13, Scotiabank Get inspired with helpful advice, money steam engine. Saddledome saving solutions and shop with 375+ www.heritagepark.ca THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 25 In Our City Back To School Safety Inside the Heart Alberta Health Services EMS would of A Young like to remind parents and students of some basic road safety tips as streets Mennonite Girl become busier with the return of the school year. Pedestrians and motorists Canadian author Miriam Toews has each have an important role to play- opened the door into a Mennonite road safety is a shared responsibility. community in Mexico and the heart and soul of a young girl in Irma Voth Motorists: (Alfred A. Knoff Canada). • Avoid talking on cell phones, texting, or any other behavior that diverts Irma’s story starts in Canada and your attention away from driving. then moves to Mexico as her • Give right of way to pedestrians who Mennonite family takes up residence have activated overhead crossing in a reclusive community. As a lights or who are waiting to cross teenager Irma falls in love with a from a street corner. • Make eye contact with all drivers Mexican boy. Her domineering • Remember it is illegal to pass before crossing the street. father shuns her, and soon even her vehicles, other than those that are • When activating overhead crossing husband abandons her. A movie crew parked, in school zones or playground lights, pause before stepping off comes to the community and creates zones during posted hours. the curb to ensure motorists in both havoc for Irma and her family. With directions have come to a complete few choices at home for any life or Around school buses: stop. happiness, Irma and her younger • Flashing amber lights mean a bus • Stay within the crosswalk lines until sister and baby sister—handed over is slowing down to stop. Motorists fully clear of the road way. to the promise of a new life by her should do likewise. • Obey pedestrian lights at mother—leave for Mexico City. • No matter which direction you intersections. Cross the street only are coming from, STOP when when you see the ‘walk’ sign and Toews poignantly tells the story of approaching a school bus with only when all cars have come to a how Irma’s new life unfolds, even activated fl ashing red lights - unless complete stop. achieving some sense of peace. Then the bus is on the opposite side of a • If you are with young children or the producer comes to town to show divided highway from you. pets, hold your child’s hand fi rmly the fi lm that spurred Irma’s fl ight • Driver courtesy goes a long way. By and keep a solid grip on leashes when from home. Irma uncovers more simply being alert and cautious when crossing. truths, and refl ects on the “sins” approaching a school bus, you are • Remember: children learn by in her life and the tragedies that contributing to school bus safety. observing you. By teaching them safe followed. crossing habits as early as possible Pedestrians: you can reduce the chance your child Toews is a master at showing the • Cross only at marked crosswalks or may be involved in a preventable range of her character’s emotions as street corners that have clear visibility auto/pedestrian collision. they struggle with self-discovery and from all directions. - Alberta Health Services life’s challenges.

- Jean Andrews "The highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe without evaluating." Jiddu Krishnamurti Book of the Month THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 27 In Our City The Scoop on Dog Poop

Dog owners who consistently pick up • Pet fecal matter is classifi ed as a Poo Yourself) events. These events are after their dogs know that this is an dangerous environmental pollutant. held in partnership with Calgary Parks important part of being a responsible It’s in the same category as toxic and are aimed at promoting park clean- pet owner. Not only are dog feces chemicals and oil. up and educating park users about the offensive to our sense of smell, they sustainable use of off-leash areas. can pose some serious health and • Dog poop can also attract wild safety risks. animals such as coyotes. For more information, visit calgary.ca and search “P.U.P.P.Y.” • Common diseases and parasites that Join us on September 8 at Nose Hill can be transmitted to people and Park and October 13 at Bowmont Park - Animal & Bylaw Services pets through feces include: Giardia, for our P.U.P.P.Y (Pick Up Pooch’s roundworm, ringworm, tapeworm, salmonella, and E. coli. Fostering Safe Communities... • When people (especially children) touch soil, dog toys or anything that Maintaining your property helps An untidy property can also attract has been in contact with dog feces to keep your neighbourhood and insects, mice and/or coyotes. By and then touch their mouths, they can community safe! keeping your property tidy, you are become infected. protecting yourself, your pets, your By keeping your property tidy and property and your neighbours from • If a human ingests roundworm well-maintained, you are breaking unwanted visitors and the negative larvae, it can cause damage to the or even stopping the potential cycle impacts of their presence. brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, heart or of vandalism and violence in your eyes. neighbourhood. The Broken Window Help to set the standard in your Theory states that maintaining an community! • Parasitic infections can make humans urban environment in a well-ordered extremely sick and for pregnant condition may prevent vandalism as - Animal & Bylaw Services women, can pose serious risks to well as an escalation of more serious their unborn children. crimes.

• Although it takes about one year for dog waste to disintegrate, parasites Community Volunteer Awards can remain in the soil for many years. The Federation of There are four different awards to • Flies will consume and lay eggs in Calgary Communities is choose from when nominating someone: feces. These same fl ies can then come excited to announce that • The Step Up Award into your home and spread diseases we are now accepting • The Spark Award as they make contact with your food. nominations for the 2012 • The Be Part of It Group Award Encana Community • The Community Builder Award • Un-scooped poop is carried by Volunteer Awards! overland water fl ow or is washed into Please visit www.calgarycommunities.com ground water and/or storm drains, No matter the kind of volunteer, there for detailed descriptions of the four ending up in our streams and rivers is an award to recognize their time and awards and the nomination form. The achievements. Nominate your most deadline to nominate someone for a • Dog poop is the leading contributor deserving community volunteer today 2012 Encana Community Volunteer to storm water contamination. and help celebrate Calgary’s 20,000 Award is September 15th, 2012. community association volunteers! THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 29 In Our City Amateur Radio Antennas

Although Industry Canada is the any changes to the proposal, and by the owner within 60 days. The city approving authority for amateur radio outstanding issues. does not support any antenna tower antenna structures, the City has updated that exceeds 18.75 metres (61.5 feet) in its policy and protocols for concurrence The City will provide a confi rmation height, unless it can be lowered during (support) and non-concurrence (non- letter to Industry Canada and the non-use. support) of applications. applicant. An existing tower which is no longer lawful shall be removed - Anne Burke Amateur radio antennas are permitted in residential areas, but not in a front yard. The City discourages antennas on the roof of a dwelling or any accessory Community Infrastructure building on the property. Antennas must not project closer to any property Improvement Fund line on the site than 1 metre (3.28 feet), unless rotation while in operation Through the Community Infrastructure not limited to a private membership. causes some parts to exceed this limit. Improvement Fund (CIIF), the All projects are required to be Federal Government has committed to completed by March 31, 2014. The Visual screening and landscaping supporting communities and creating next application deadline is November should be used at the base, at least the jobs through repairs and improvements 19, 2012. fi rst 3.05 metres (10 feet). Amateur to existing community facilities Radio Antenna structures cannot over the next two years. Expansions, The Fund is being delivered across contain any advertising or illumination, such as adding ramps to improve Canada and will support projects on a except for warning lights required by accessibility to a facility, adding a cost-shared basis. Municipal, regional federal or provincial law. roof to an outdoor rink, or extending and First Nation governments, as well a trail or bike path are eligible. A total as not-for-profi t organizations are The City expects a courtesy notifi cation of $46,200,000 will be dispersed over eligible to apply. More information on by the applicant for proposed 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 to Western the delivery of the Fund is available construction of new towers, as well Canada. by contacting a regional development as additions to existing towers. The agency. In Western Canada, please City expects the applicant to spend The construction of new infrastructure visit WD’s Community Infrastructure 10 working days, or longer, in and repairs to facilities primarily for Improvement Fund website for further consultation. commercial or for-profi t activities details. are not eligible. Facilities must be Public Consultation by the applicant is accessible for use by the public and - Anne Burke necessary for an antenna structure 15 metres (49.2 feet) or more, as well as additions of more than 25% in height. The City will provide the applicant with "Chains do not hold a a list of relevant addresses within the marriage together. It is required radius (based on the tower’s threads, hundreds of proposed height). tiny threads which sew If a public meeting is held, it should be people together through within 21 days of notice. The City will receive a list of the attendees, topics the years." discussed, concerns raised, resolutions, Simone Signoret THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 31 In Our City New Transit Bylaw Why Bite into

New Transit Bylaw Offences are motorized devices, unicycles and push Organic? proposed: scooters. a) preventing or interfering with the September 22-29 is operation of a transit vehicle The City believes that adding National Organic b) impeding a transit employee in Boarding Zones on the platforms at Week so this is a operation of a transit vehicle, and 7th Avenue will reduce the chance of well-timed opportunity c) interfering with a window, door, or a constitutional challenge. Electronic to consider how equipment of a transit vehicle, so as fares will be part of the Connect Card our food is grown to delay departure or cause a safety program. The impact of increasing the and its impact on concern. fare evasion fi ne from $150 to $250 the environment. will be $750,000. According to Helen The bylaw dealing with charging Sherrard, president of the Canadian Of those Fare evaders who responded fares for dogs; having food and drink Health Food Association (CHFA), to a survey: on a transit vehicle; carrying skis in “Knowing a few key things about • 45% were in their 20s an upright position; bringing baby organic will help guide peoples' • 35% earned $35,000 to $65,000 buggies on board a transit vehicle; and decisions when making their food • 43% were on their way to work Director approval for use of electronic purchases.” devices would be repealed. • 77% use Transit as their main transportation CHFA suggests these top three reasons New rules require dogs to be on a • 55% use single fare to bite into organic: leash and other animals in a cage • 73% travel 6 or more stations or carrier; provide for peak-time • 38% were not checked previously • Peace of mind: If you want to avoid exemptions for customers who • 58% had been ticketed before synthetic pesticides, hormones, use folding bicycles, as well as the • 91% would pay if they saw more genetically modifi ed organisms minimum age of 16 for bicycle Peace Offi cers (GMOs) and antibiotics, as well boarders; and add provisions for as purchase products that are good - Anne Burke for the environment, choosing organic produce is the way to go. The organic food claim is inspected and verifi ed against government Get Involved! It’s Your City regulations and national standards, unlike the claim “natural.” Citizens are invited to apply for management, property development membership to the 2013 Calgary or property appraisal. • Conserve energy: Organic Assessment Review Board (ARB), • SDAB should have experience use 20-50% less energy than most and/or Subdivision and Development in architecture, law, engineering/ conventional farms. Appeal Board (SDAB), and/or the construction or urban planning/ Licence and Community Standards development. • Support Canadian producers: Did Appeal Board (LCSAB). • LCSAB should have the ability you know there are 3,900 certifi ed to read, understand, and interpret organic producers in Canada? A member of any administrative complex municipal bylaws. The Canada Organic logo indicates tribunal would benefi t from experience that these foods have organic content interpreting and applying procedural For additional eligibility requirements of 95% or more and are certifi ed rules. or information, call 403-268-5888 or through the Canadian Food Inspection visit calgary.ca/cityclerks. Interested Agency (CFIA). Specifi cally, members of: in applying? Please mark with ARB, • ARB should have a background in SDAB and/or LCSAB and forward - News Canada law, assessment, real estate, property applications to [email protected]. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 33 In Our City the word and asking their clients to consider the benefi ts of nurturing a The City of Calgary Explores young person. Drop by anyone of our Renewable Energy participating restaurants to learn more about becoming a big deal in the life of a young person at: 1410 Bier Haus, The City of Calgary Questions? See the project page for 1600 Bier Haus, Brava Bistro, Classic is committed the Wind and Solar Assessments on Jacks Restaurant and Bar, Melrose Café to taking action calgary.ca or call 3-1-1. & Bar, Ubu Lounge/Black Betty, Vin on climate Room and WEST Restaurant. change because Onward: The City of Calgary is Calgarians told us studying the feasibility of wind and Our immediate need is to fi nd 186 men sustainability is solar energy on City-owned operations to become Big Brothers for the boys on important. In 2009, sites. 2020 Sustainability Direction: our waitlist (some have been waiting Calgary joined nine By 2020, greenhouse gas emissions between 6 - 12 months to be matched cities across the will be reduced by 20% from 2005 with a male Mentor). During the Back world who signed baseline. to School requests for mentors the Calgary Climate Change Accord to peak, all the more reason to ramp up reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An our recruitment efforts right now. agreement with ENMAX, for example, delivers electricity from renewable Big Brothers Big “Men don’t have to be “super-human” sources to all the buildings owned by to be good mentors, just human. The City of Calgary. Sisters Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is simply about sharing yourself. The City wants to harness the power Everybody has something to share- of the wind and sun on our own work Over 100 Men Needed To Be A your artistry, your athletic talent, your sites. Starting this fall, we’re looking BIG Deal in the Life of a Young book smarts or your open ear. To you, at the Bearspaw Operations Workplace Person! they are just a part of life-to a child, Centre - at 10010 Bearspaw Dam Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary they make you someone to look up to”, Road N.W. - as the fi rst site for wind and Area is currently recruiting stated Shelley Bellchamber, Manager, and solar studies. Wind power is a Volunteers for the 274 young people Public Relations and Communications.. sustainable option to offset the cost of ages 6 - 18 years of age who have been It’s not about who can spend the most electricity used by the work site. With waiting to be matched with a Mentor. money or invest the most time. It’s enough wind, some turbines could The number of young people in our about the small moments that will produce enough electricity for up to community-based and school-based make a difference in a child’s life and 25 per cent of what the Bearspaw site mentoring programs increased by 13% help shape them into strong, confi dent uses today. The wind study would take this year (1,779 young people and their adults. at least 12 months. Wind information families were served last year) and is gathered by putting up a temporary sadly we now have more young people For more information on Volunteer 25 metre (70 feet) tall mast that has waiting to be matched than volunteer opportunities and to review the measurement instruments. mentors available. application process, visit bbbscalgary. com or call Big Brothers Big Sisters of We also want to fi nd out if the roofs Our Be A BIG Deal campaign currently Calgary and Area at 403-777-3535. of the buildings on the Bearspaw running until September 12, 2012; Operations site are right for solar works with a number of participating For more information or to arrange an panels. The solar study will take place restaurants who are spreading the word interview contact: at the same time as the wind study. about how to become a BIG deal. Shelley Bellchamber, Manager, Public With each small step, projects like this Word-of-mouth is still the best form of Relations and Communications help Calgary meet its sustainability recruitment. That’s why servers in the 403-215-3599 email: shelley. goals. participating restaurants are spreading [email protected] THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 35 In Our City New Recreation Artist Profile—Young Artist Gaining Centres Taking International Recognition

Shape Profound wisdom and poignant multi- faceted canvases aren’t normally Now that Council has approved what anticipated from a 19-year-old artist. goes into the city’s four new recreation Neither are Leonardo Da Vinci and facilities, The City of Calgary is Michelangelo inspired drawing moving into the design phase. techniques. Although she may be young in age, Alexandra Tremblay’s prolifi c These concept plans aren’t the fi nal sketches and striking monochromatic designs, but show how amenities textures capture the essence of all her might be arranged to ensure they fi t subjects. on the sites for the two larger facilities being planned; Seton (top) and Rocky The Calgarian was the youngest of Ridge (bottom). Architects will take 40 Alberta artists featured at The these concept plans and develop them Cultivation of Art show at Vale’s into detailed designs with the help of Greenhouse in Black Diamond this user groups from Calgary’s sport and June. “She’s been the youngest cultural community. exhibitor since 2011. I was just blown away by her contemporary work and These centres will be designed to act had to invite her back,” said Vale’s as community hubs for residents to Greenhouse owner Katrina Diebel, luminous effect was created by using a gather to play, learn, create, connect adding Tremblay sold out of paintings dark-toned background and applying a and grow. at the show. far lighter shade on top. “It’s the impact “I don’t think I connected her age with of light on the painting that makes If you are interested in getting the paintings, her techniques and depth it so striking and unusual looking,” more involved, contact your as an artist are far beyond her years,” Tremblay said. The artist’s mixed Community Advisory Group. Visit Diebel said. media paintings termed “Funkies” are www.calgary.ca/newreccentres for also sought-after for their dynamic contact details and updates. Earlier this summer, Tremblay stepped impressions. off a plane from Florence, Italy after completing her fi rst year at Angel “I developed the technique myself. Academy of Art—a prestigious art They’re one-of-a-kind, extremely college in Europe. colourful and are abstract creations of intense feeling,” Tremblay said. It was there she truly perfected her drawing skills, which in turn, helped While many know this versatile painter her refi ne the development of her as Alexandra, her artistic name is Sala. monochromatic series—a form of painting in stark contrasts. “I’ve hardly Tremblay will be showcasing her latest seen this technique used in present work at Valley Ridge Golf Course, day,” she said, explaining the practice River Room on September 16. The was inspired by a poor Spanish artist in show is open to the public and runs the 19th century. from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The poor painter would re-use old Check out Sala’s work at canvases that were already texturized. A www.artbysala.ca. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 37 In Our City Give Them a Brake

Emergency Vehicles – Do You traffi c is blocking its path. keep the music low and the phone Know What To Do? • Once the emergency vehicle has turned off. Do you know what to do when you gone by, pause and shoulder check hear a siren or see the fl ashing lights of or look ahead to ensure that no Remember: Slow down when lights an emergency vehicle approaching? other emergency vehicles are are fl ashing following the fi rst one. (You must When you pass a police cruiser, In an emergency, every second counts wait until the emergency vehicle is ambulance, fi re truck or tow truck that - police, fi re and Emergency Medical at least 150 metres in front of you is parked with its lights fl ashing, it is Services (EMS) personnel need you to before driving on.) very important to slow down — people clear the way as quickly and safely as • If you are already stopped for a might be working near those vehicles. possible. red light and an emergency vehicle The same goes for construction zones. comes up behind you, get out of Here’s what to do: The Calgary Police Service the way as soon as it is safe to • When approaching an emergency recommends treating every emergency do so. This might mean you have vehicle, reduce your speed to under vehicle as if it was going to your to turn away from your intended 60 km/h unless the posted speed own home or was on the way to help destination, but it will help the limit is lower. someone you know. emergency vehicle get through the • If you are on a multi-lane highway, intersection faster. those travelling in the lane closest Here’s how to let emergency vehicles • If you approach an intersection to the emergency vehicles must pass you safely: and hear a siren but don’t see an reduce their speed. You can • When you see an emergency emergency vehicle, slow down continue at the posted speed limit in vehicle behind you on an undivided and cautiously check all directions the inner lane as long as there is at road, immediately pull over to before proceeding, even at a green least one lane between you and the the right-hand curb and come to a light. emergency vehicles. complete stop. • Frequently check your mirrors • Fines for failure to abide by these • If you are travelling on a one- while you are driving, to stay rules are approximately double the way street or on a road divided aware of what other drivers are amount of fi nes issued for regular by a median, pull over to the right doing around you. You may not speeding tickets. whenever possible; otherwise pull hear sirens, but if you notice other over to the nearest curb. vehicles pulling over to the curb, For more information about emergency • It is also important to pull over to you should stop as well. vehicle safety, visit the Calgary Police the right if an emergency vehicle • A loud stereo or talking on your Service website at www.calgarypolice.ca is driving towards you, as this will cell phone can interfere with your and click on Traffi c Safety. give the vehicle room to pass if ability to hear sirens, so it is best to THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 39 In Our City Cycle Therapy

CycleTherapy is a cycling club with a fi rst ride we organized, service heart. The club began in 2009, as a team of cyclists when a few friends trained for and raising money dedicated participated in the Ride to Conquer to a specifi c charity. We Cancer. This was an opportunity to chose KidSport because build fi tness, develop friendships one of our members had (OK, rivalries!) and raise money for a strong connection, and an important cause. The outcome was it was a good fi t for us. life changing, as these people were CycleTherapy grew by a greatly impacted by the stories they few members in 2011, and encountered on this 2-day journey, we had an amazing year. and they realized the importance of continuing to give back to our We have a range of community. abilities, from beginning riders to very Links to our fundraising pages are experienced cyclists who had competed available via ARBI’s website at As a result, CycleTherapy was born! in some pretty serious races. Those www.arbi.ca – please have a look We cycle as a group because “it gives with more experience are very kind to at their site to see the ways this us pleasure” and we like hanging out those of us who are learning. Each year organization makes life better for brain together and doing something that we gain a few new members, and we injury survivors. CycleTherapy’s goal keeps us fi t. live in various parts of Calgary. is to raise $25,000 for ARBI in 2012. Second, and more importantly, we “ride In 2012 we are riding for ARBI – the If you are a part of a group that runs, for purpose” and are always mindful of Association for the Rehabilitation of cycles, or walks, I encourage you to our goal. We want to raise money for the Brain Injured. Again, we have a consider adopting a charity that means a worthwhile cause, volunteer for other personal connection, as one of our something to your members, and to do sports events that exist to raise money members suffered a stroke a few years what you can to support them. There or awareness for a cause that the group ago. ARBI offers incredible support to are many local groups that need help, wants to support, and host social events many who have suffered various brain and it feels great to be able to give to plan how we can raise money and injuries, including strokes. When we back. It is easy to ask others in your decide which events we can volunteer met the representatives from ARBI network to make a donation when it is for. and watched their short video, we were a request to support your effort to help Last year our group of about 18 cyclists eager to throw our support behind this a charity. raised funds for KidSport. This was the organization. - Kelli Taylor THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 41 In Our City

What should we expect as the population ages? Better With Age There has already been an increased Calgary’s population is aging. We are focus in the media on the needs of living longer, having fewer children older people, and the capacity of and the baby boom generation is now current programs and services to meet reaching their senior years. those needs. In addition, older people will continue But isn’t Calgary the youngest city to contribute to life in Calgary through in Canada? How can we have an employment, volunteer work, and aging population? other community activities. Calgary does have the youngest population among all the major cities Are you interested in talking with in Canada. Many young adults move others about Calgary’s aging to Calgary from other provinces population and what this may mean and other countries, and the birth In 2011, seniors made up 9.8% of for your community? rate in this city has increased in Calgary’s population, compared Join us for a Conversation Café on recent years. Calgary will continue with 11.4% in Edmonton, 18.4% in November 15th at 10:30 am at the to have a younger population than Victoria, and 14.8% in Canada as a Crowfoot Library. many other Canadian cities, but whole. However, by 2036 the Calgary For more information, please contact we are nonetheless experiencing a senior population will have increased Diane Janota at 403-974-1519 or dramatically aging population. to 18.5%. [email protected]. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 43 Your Family Parenting Your Preschooler

Building a Parent Support egg hunt, pumpkin carving System party, etc. During the fi rst 4 or 5 years of a • Arrange a car pool child’s life, parents are more directly with another preschool involved in their child’s day to family to share driving day growth and wellbeing than at responsibilities. any other time. Parents may feel • Be aware of parent/child somewhat isolated or overwhelmed activities that may be at times with all the developmental available such as parent/ changes, especially if this is their child swimming lessons, fi rst child. They may feel as if they craft time, etc. are the only parent who is struggling • Be aware of parenting with a particular issue. How can a workshops offered by the young family build a support system community health clinic, in which they feel comfortable your child’s preschool, sharing information, frustrations, and neighborhood church, etc. ideas as they facilitate their child’s • Get to know another parent development? Here are a few ideas to when visiting a playground start the brain storming process: close to your home. • Set aside time before or after • Perhaps a cultural group preschool to socialize with another with whom you are parent and child or speak to your associated has a mom and child’s preschool teacher. tots group where parents can • Gather a number of phone numbers share information. or email addresses of other parents • Perhaps a faith-based group • Use your family doctor, with children around the same age. you belong to has a parents’ pediatrician, or vaccination clinic as This way you can speak to another group where parents can share an information resource. adult during nap time or after your challenges and joys. child is in bed. You could use this • Access information online. For As we support parents with young list to arrange outings together to example, www.raisingchilden. children, we are also supporting young the park, the zoo, etc. alberta.ca has information on many children in their development. • Host a fun event to get to know topics. other parents better, like an Easter - Betty Ann Chandler, B. Ed. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 45 Your Family Finding The Perfect Used Car for Your Student

Finding a reliable car on a student • Count the miles and the time. Vehicles budget is the semester's fi rst lesson. today are built to last longer than Here are some practical, simple tips vehicles built decades ago. You may to help you fi nd the perfect car on a need to consider some maintenance budget, as well as a list of the most when a vehicle has accumulated over reliable used cars under $10,000. 100,000 kilometres.

• Always ask the seller for the Used Kijiji Canada's Top Five Back to Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) School Cars for Under $10,000: and request a copy of the vehicle's • 2005 or 2006 Honda Civic: Sporty, • 2004 Ford Mustang (V6): More CarProof Vehicle History Report. fun, and reliable, this has been a top attitude and character than most cars • Have a professional inspection done seller in Canada for over the past 10 at this price point. by a licensed technician. This can help years, so there are lots to choose from. • 2007 or 2008 Pontiac Vibe: While GM avoid unanticipated problems and • 2005 or 2006 Mazda3: A great retired the Pontiac brand, the Vibe is a expenses later on. alternative to the Civic, and stylish. still a versatile hatchback with lots of • 2007 or 2008 Hyundai Elantra: A few space. • Arrange the test drive when the engine years newer than most of the other is completely cold to get a better idea models on the list, the Elantra is a - News Canada, Scott Neil, head of of how the car starts, regardless of reliable, comfortable, and predictable vertical business at Kijiji Canada how long it's been parked. car. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 47 Your Health Track Your Activity

Often the fi rst thing we do when we scale, Dr. 3. Attainable: “The secret to setting decide to become more fi t is to set a Bredin goals is to strike a balance between goal—and frequently that's a weight advises achievability and creating a real loss objective, like wanting to lose that you challenge for yourself.” fi ve pounds. But Dr. Shannon Bredin, get more a behavior specialist and assistant accurate 4. Realistic: If your goal, for example, professor in the University of British information is 10,000 steps per day, check with your Columbia's School of Kinesiology, says from your doctor that you're currently healthy using the scale to measure progress level of enough to strive for that goal; identify can be a mistake. Instead, here are fi ve physical times that can be dedicated to walk steps to setting yourself up for success: activity. breaks. There are plenty of products that can 5. Timely: Set a target date to reach 1. Specifi c: What are you going to do? help you measure and track your your daily goal. If you don't commit to Why is this important to you? How are activity. For example, one called a timeframe, there's no urgency and you you going to do it? Tractivity includes a digital sensor that may be prone to procrastinate. 2. Measurable: Tracking your activity clips to your shoe. It calculates your steps, distance travelled, time active and progress can be key to motivation. - News Canada, and calories burned. But instead of simply stepping on the www.tractivityonline.com THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 49 Travel & Destinations Avoid Embarrassment When Experiencing New Cultures

If you're embarking on an overseas customary to tip wait staff 15-20% in adventure, don't forget your travel guide the United States, but in Australia you're to avoid a cultural faux pas like chewing not expected to tip at all. Familiarize gum in Singapore or trying to make a yourself with what's expected. dinner reservation in Spain before 9 pm 2. Learn the road rules—Every Customs vary widely from country to country has different laws and customs country so it's important to know about regarding cars and other forms of local social etiquette before you lift transportation. For example, in Jamaica off. Christina Panay, an avid traveller and the Bahamas you drive on the left and vice-president for TD Credit side of the road, and in Vietnam traffi c Cards, offers her advice on avoiding is so chaotic that cutting people off and it's common to barter with merchants embarrassment during your international tooting horns is considered the norm. when shopping at local markets, so use travels: Before booking a rental car, check to see it as an opportunity to have fun and if your credit card provides auto rental keep your expenses at bay. But in some 1. Understand tipping etiquette— collision/loss damage insurance at no places, like Paris, discussing money is Leaving a gratuity in an unfamiliar additional cost. considered unsophisticated and should country can be confusing and frustrating, be avoided at all costs. because every country has a different 3. Talk about money, but only tipping standard. For example, it's sometimes—In countries like Mexico, - News Canada THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 51 Your Money Now is the Time to Prepare Your Estate Plan

It could be the discomfort of having An effective estate plan will not only With a trust, you transfer legal title of to face one’s mortality, the lack of any make it clear who gets what, but ensure assets to a trustee for the benefi t of a immediate tangible benefi ts, or simply that your assets are distributed effi ciently benefi ciary. The trustee manages the not knowing where to and as tax-effectively assets on behalf of the benefi ciary by start. as possible. following the instructions you have written in the trust document. Whatever the reasons, one A fi nancial advisor fact is clear when it comes can help you create There are many kinds of trusts. For to estate planning: People an estate plan. Some example, an alter ego trust can be tend to procrastinate, specifi c expertise created when you’re 65 or older. You putting the task on the will also be required can benefi t from the trust’s assets and backburner year after year. from a lawyer and income while you are alive. When But tragedy can strike a tax professional. you die, the trust distributes the anytime, and if you die without a will, Your fi nancial advisor can coordinate remaining assets to your benefi ciaries. your assets may not be distributed as gathering their input and incorporating it A joint spousal trust is similar, only it you want them to be. So put an end to into your plan. names both you and your spouse as the delays and start today. benefi ciaries during your lifetimes. Your plan will likely consist of a few Now is the time to think about key pillars. This includes a will to Whether it’s trusts, wills or any protecting your assets for the sake of specify the distribution of your assets other aspect of estate planning, your children and grandchildren. Now is after death; power of attorney to communication with your grown the time to communicate your wishes to authorize someone to act on your behalf children and other trusted family your family. Now is the time to ensure if you become incapacitated; and life members is essential. This will help you your wishes will be realized after you insurance to help ensure your family has avoid potential confusion, hard feelings pass away. enough cash to live comfortably after and family confl ict when it’s time to you pass away. settle your affairs. In fact, it’s probably Estate planning affects everyone, best to have your loved ones involved regardless of wealth. In simple terms, an Some estate plans can incorporate the early on in the process. estate is everything you own – including use of trusts. Trusts can be used to real estate, investments and other provide for a spouse or disabled child, - Article provided by Austin West, CFP, property, as well as the debts you owe. place limits on a gift, or potentially Edward Jones reduce income taxes. THE TUSCANY SUN SEPTEMBER 2012 53 Your Money at this point? Have you developed the skills, knowledge and values you thought you would? What skills do you currently Are You Managing Your Career? want to develop? At some point in your life you were wake up and wonder how and why we 2. Continue developing your network. probably informed of the necessity of got to where we are. Are you cultivating your personal career planning. It may have and professional relationships? These Successfully managing been during or after high relationships often go beyond specifi c your career is similar to any school and post-secondary industries and communities and other investment, it requires education, or at some point ultimately are the best source for future discipline and consistency to in time when you were opportunities in life. looking for a new job, but yield good returns. Managing chances are you were told your career not only allows 3. Commit to learn throughout your of the value of managing you to reach goals you’ve set life. Are there opportunities to grow in your career choices. To for yourself, but also allows line with your career vision? Do you refresh your memory, career you to keep up to date in want a promotion? To volunteer more? management is the life- your profession, be prepared Gain a new certifi cation? for adjustments in your long process of investing Remember that career management is responsibilities in your current role and resources to achieve your career goals. a continual process and to achieve the be ready for changes in your job security. However, like many goals which require results you desire is a result of constant long term planning, we have a tendency Getting back into managing your career refl ection alongside short and long term to forget or set aside the time needed to is easy and can be done in 3 simple steps: planning. manage our career. Then one day we 1. Evaluate where you are. Is this - Lisa Moon, Executive Director, where you intended to be in your life Champions Career Centre S E P T E

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