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4 M A R C H 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Contents

8 Update from the board

9 soccer registration

13 business classifieds

15 ENvronmental concerns about Aircraft corridors

16 TAke on wellness: Start a smoke-free & vape free life

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15 16 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the Coach Hill and Patterson Heights Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the Coach Hill and Patterson Heights Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. CHPHCA CALLING LOCAL Channels of Communication PHOTOGRAPHERS! We invite you to send in photos that high- Our community association has several channels to light community events or day-to-day communicate to you, and for you to communicate living in CHPH. We will publish the best with us! photos in our next editions of the newsletter. Please make sure that photos are Member Emails: get a membership and provide your 300 DPI and file sizes are a minimum of email for ‘what’s new’ updates 1MB in order to ensure print quality. The Broadcaster Newsletter: 12 publications/year General Inquiries: [email protected] CALLING LOCAL Facebook: Stay in the loop by liking us on Facebook WRITERS www.facebook.com/CHPHcommunity Do you have something that you like to share Mail: Box 74132, 148-555 Strathcona Blvd. SW Calgary, with the CHPH community? If so, we wel- Alberta T3H 3B6 come your input. Please email your articles and/or photos to the newsletter coordinator Email Us: see board listing for a full list of emails. at [email protected] and we will consider Website: www.chph.ca your submission for our next newsletter.

Benefits of CHPH CA Membership What does the CHPH CA do for me? • Organizes social events such as the annual Stampede breakfast, Spring Recycling Clean Up, Festival of Lights, and Parade of Garage Sales • Publishes the Broadcaster community newsletter • Provides up-to-date information about issues affecting you and the community through member only email provides updates on important items for all at www.chph.ca • Communicates regularly with Councilor Jeff Davison on community and city related issues • Provides effective representation and advocacy to external third parties about issues of concern to the community, including public safety, development and the natural environment • Creates a sense of community pride through participation in community activities. • Receive a discount on your classified ad in the Broadcaster • Maintains Adopt-a-Rink during the winter months Community Association Membership Box 74132, 148-555 Strathcona Blvd. SW Calgary, Alberta T3H 3B6 All memberships for CHPH Community Association are $20.00 Family Name:______# of Family Members: Contact:______Address: ______POSTAL CODE: ______Phone Number:______Email: Are you interested in volunteering?  YES  NO Date:______Signature: ______

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Sports & Recreation Facilities: • Grassroots Soccer Club • Bishop Carroll High School • St. Mary’s High School (Ext. • Winsport Canada (Canada Hockey: French) Olympic Park) • Springbank Minor Hockey • Winsport Public Skating Association Private Schools: • Calgary Gymnastics Centre • Trails West Hockey • Menno Simons Christian School • Westside Recreation Centre • Little League Hardball & Softball • Rundle College Jr/Senior High • Killarney Aquatic & Recreation • Paddle Association of Canada School Centre • West Hills Softball • The Calgary French and • Shouldice Aquatic Centre • Badminton Alberta International School • Olympic Oval Ice Skating Rink • The Waldorf School Designated Schools • The Calgary Christian School Parks: Calgary Board of Education: • Webber Academy • Strathcona Ravines • Olympic Heights School • Ambrose University College • Edworthy Park • Westgate Elementary • Calgary Academy Collegiate • Lawrey Gardens (Fr. Immersion) • Battalion Park • Glenmeadows Elementary (Sp. Churches • Bowness Park Bilingual) • Anglican Church of the Good • Shouldice Park • Vincent Massey Jr. High Shepherd, 408 - 38 Street SW, Groups: • Bishop Pinkham Jr. High (Fr. www.anglicangoodshepherd.ca • Girl Guides and Scouts Canada Immersion) • Bethel United Reformed Church, • Calgary West Basketball • A.E. Cross Jr. High (Sp. Bilingual) 403-249-9971 • Gladiators Fencing Club • Ernest Manning High School • Christian City Church Calgary (C3), • Western Canada High School 403-686-0608 Soccer: • William Aberhart High School • Rockpointe Church, 403-851-0011, • Signal Hill (Sp. Bilingual) (Bowridge and Westhills Site) • Southwest Calgary Soccer • Korean Presbyterian Church, 403- • Villains Calgary Catholic School District: 273-8665 • Chinooks • John Costello • St. Michael’s Catholic Community, • Elbow Valley • Holy Name (French Immersion) 403-249-0423 • Glamorgan • St. Gregory (Middle School) • First Lutheran Church, • Scarboro • St. Monica www.first-lutheran-calgary.org • Triwest • St. Michael Elementary/Jr. High (Fr. • WestEdge Church, 403-253-7136 • Rangers Immersion)

Bloodstones are quartz-based semi-precious stones that are known for their bright red flecks of hematite. In antiq- uity, these stones were considered to have mythic proper- ties, from invisibility and changing the weather to stopping bleeding and protection against poison, and were – most bafflingly – “useful” in animal husbandry.

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Community Association Update: Results of special Coach Hill/ board meeting on January 30, 2020. Patterson Heights Auditors elected at the May 30, 2019, AGM were Federa- tion of Calgary Communities (FCC). The funds in CHPH Operating Account are not enough to cover the fees that FCC charge to prepare an annual audit. As such, CHPH Board moved to pass two Special Resolutions in order to Name Age Course amend the wording in section 7.2.6 of the Bylaws to allow Kira 15 Yes for the removal of FCC and the election of two qualified, but non-professional auditors to audit the 2018 Financial Olivia 16 Yes Statements. Calling All Babysitters Calling All Parents SPECIAL RESOLUTION #1 Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and Visit mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities find available babysitters in The Coach Hill Patterson Heights Community Asso- you would like to babysit in. and around your community. ciation by-laws section 7.2.6 will remove ‘duly qualified Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references professional’ from the audit requirements (adhering to be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided section 2 of the SOCIETIES ACT). And that Section 7.2.6 as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions will now read: outlined at mybabysitter.ca. The books, accounts and records of the Association shall be audited annually as per the Act. However, any such auditor may not be: a) a Director; Do You Have a b) a Legally Related Person to a Director; or c) any person who is a business partner or employee Conflict with Your of a Director SPECIAL RESOLUTION #2 Neighbour? The Coach Hill & Patterson Heights Community As- A message from Community Mediation Calgary Society sociation wishes to change the elected auditor of the (CMCS) Coach Hill Patterson Heights 2018 Financial State- ments (as elected at the 2019 AGM) When there is conflict with your neighbour, a helpful FROM reminder is to CHAT! Let’s break CHAT down to begin the Federation of Calgary Communities Auditor building a stronger community. AND ELECT C - check in with your neighbors. Are there concerns that the two following non-professional auditors to audit you would like to address? Check-in with your neigh- the 2018 Financial Statements: bour about how they’re feeling and are they aware of 1. Dennis Brucker, Retired CPA the conflict. 2. Kara McArthur, P. Eng., Production Engineer CNRL H - have an agenda! Identify what’s important to you, While this resolves the financial problem of auditing create a list of the issues you’re facing with your neigh- our 2018 records, we still need more residents to be- bour. Stick to the agenda. come community association members (at just $20 A - arrange a time to talk that works for everyone! per household per year) to enable us to operate. Your T - talk with your neighbors about the issue, impact, and Community association provides a direct link to the solution. Remain open to hearing their perspectives city for dialogue on traffic, new developments in our and talk about what the conflict. neighbourhoods, facilities like the Adopt a Rink and putting on community building events like the Recy- To learn more about us, you can find us online at www. cling Drive, Stampede Breakfast and Skating Party. communitymediation.ca Soccer March is Membership Month Registration Are you interested in building and enjoying a greater sense of community? Then consider be- coming a member of your local CHPH community association. Here are a few more benefits CHPH has to offer: Community representation on planning and development issues Updates on community successes, programs, events, interests, news Opportunity to have your voice in the ongoing af- fairs and activities of CHPH, including representa- Springbank Hill Soccer registration is now tion on community and regional committees and open until April 12, 2020. The program initiatives session will be on Saturdays at 10AM April Participate in fun CHPH events (Stampede Break- 25, 2020 to June 20, 2020 in the Spring- fast, Community Skating Party.) borough Park at Griffith Woods School. Improve the quality of life in your neighborhood Register at www.springbankhill.org Meet your neighbors!

your city of calgary 22nd Annual Youth Hiring Fair Coming Up on April 2 Thousands of jobs are up for grabs at this year’s Youth Hiring Fair, happening at Stampede Park on April 2. Youth between the ages of 15 and 24 are invited to come to BMO Hall A between 1:30 and 6:00 p.m. to talk to 80 employers who are looking to hire. Come with your resume, be dressed to impress, and be prepared for potential on the spot interviews.

Before heading to the Hiring Fair, drop in to the Youth Employment Centre to get help on your resume and interview skills. Alberta’s provincial anthem was a result of the Alberta Official Song Act. The Act was proposed by MLA Wayne Visit youthemploymentcentre.ca for more details. Cao in May 2001 and passed in Legislature in Novem- Youth Employment Centre’s Youth Hiring Fair ber of that same year. It was adopted in preparation for Thursday, April 2 the provincial centennial in 2005. And you can find it on 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=04A1AWah184 BMO Hall A at Stampede Park

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4 6 1 9 7 8 3 5 2 COACH HILL PATTERSON 3 2 5 1 4 6 7 8 9 HEIGHTS COMMUNITY 8 4 2 5 6 9 1 3 7 ASSOCIATION (CHPH) 5 7 6 3 8 1 2 9 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9 1 3 4 2 7 5 6 8 Executive 1 5 8 6 9 2 4 7 3 President Adrienne McGarvey [email protected] 6 9 4 7 1 3 8 2 5 Vice President, Talena Klypak-Borbely Expansion and [email protected] 2 3 7 8 5 4 9 1 6 Development Treasurer Daniel Bieber [email protected] Secretary Leanne Albertson [email protected] Members at Large Communications Voula Martin (Website, Facebook, [email protected] Newsletter) Sponsorship and Brad Churchwell Membership [email protected] Recycling and Ross Hart Community Clean Up [email protected] Community Liaison Michelle Flemming [email protected] Traffic Safety Dale Flemming A Rose Narcissus by Coordinator [email protected] Adopt a Rink Samantha Domagala Any Other Name Coordinator [email protected] In classical Persian, Urdu, Ottoman Turkish, Azerbai- jani, and Chagatai poetry, the phrase narges-e šahlâ, Stampede Breakfast Chester Lui meaning “a reddish-blue narcissus” is a common eu- Coordinator phemism for the “eyes of a mistress.” In those cultures, the narcissus flower’s centre is associated with eyes.

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Can’t Take This to the Bank (Too Heavy!) On the island of Yap in Micronesia, as many as 6500 stone “Rai” can be found. These are large donut-shaped discs that were a form of currency. When ownership of a Rai is transferred, the stone usually remains where it stands. Records of who is in ownership of which Rai depended largely on oral history. Otherwise, the nation largely uses American dollars.

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Submitted by West Calgary Air Traffic Concerns Committee, @info_wcatc into effect, would lessen our exposure to both noise and chemical pollution. However, there has been no Since 2014, residents of Ward 6/the Calgary Signal progress on this report. Hill riding have been living beneath a high-volume concentrated aircraft corridor and other busy With the current increasing focus on climate change and intersecting routes. In addition to noise pollution, which environmental issues, it is important that all industries affects human health and wellbeing, aircraft emit many be accountable and subject to similar standards. The chemicals and fine particulate which have the potential aviation industry is no exception and our health and to harm both humans and the environment. well-being deserve to be taken seriously. Despite resident lobbying, ongoing noise analysis by If you are concerned about the health and environmental the Calgary Airport Authority and meetings with our implications of the busy skies over Calgary Signal Hill/ elected representatives, there has been no reduction Ward 6, please contact your MP, Ron Liepert (Ron. in the amount of air traffic above us. This concentrated [email protected]) and the Minister of Transport, corridor impacts many communities and thousands of Marc Garneau ([email protected]). Please also residents. The recent federal government TRAN Report email the folks at YYC Concerns ([email protected]) on Airport Noise recommends that the busy Sarcee as they maintain statistics as to which communities are Corridor be relocated west of the city limits and, if put experiencing noise issues.

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free for good! Think of a positive mantra—perhaps “I will beat this and be smoke-free”—and repeat it over and over if you feel negative thoughts slipping in.

3. Avoid your triggers. Triggers may include places, people or situations that cause you to want to smoke or vape. Everyone has their own triggers, so know yours and avoid them where possible. Remember the four Ds: delay, deep breathe, drink (water) and do.

Here are more tips for overcoming common triggers: Start a Smoke-Free and • Alcohol can reduce your resolve to stay quit. Consider drinking water or herbal tea as alternatives. Vape-Free Life • Avoid caffeine, as it’s a major trigger and can give you You’re ready to start a smoke-free and vape-free life. the jitters. Try an alternate beverage like tea, juice or Here are some suggestions for you, as you get ready to water. make the change. • Stress can trigger an urge to vape or smoke, so try to stay calm and do some deep breathing. Consider yoga 1. Stock up on supplies or meditation to help you stay relaxed. Withdrawal on the first day—and after—can be intense. • Avoid being around other people who smoke or vape. This might be hard if your family or friends smoke or Using nicotine replacement therapy or pharmacother- vape but ask that they don’t smoke or vape around apy doubles your chance of successfully quitting. Get you and organize activities where people can’t smoke, advice from a pharmacist or your doctor. such as going to the movies. And have lots of healthy snacks and gadgets on hand to • If sitting around after meals is a trigger, get up and help with cravings, keep your hands busy and keep you move. Do the dishes, brush your teeth, call a friend, go distracted. Common supplies include: for a walk or go to the gym. • Gum or mints 4. Find help • Cinnamon sticks QuitCore is a free group support program that provides • Unsalted sunflower seeds Albertans 18 years and up with the tools and skills they • Crunchy veggies such as carrots and celery need to quit vaping and using tobacco. The program • Herbal or decaffeinated tea consists of six 90-minute sessions over a period of up • Stress ball, fidget spinner or Rubik’s Cube to nine weeks at various locations around the province. • Supplies for current or new hobbies such as knitting To get help, text: ABQUITS to 123456. Or call 1-866-710- or painting. 7848. 2. Stay positive Or join a group in your community to share your stories, Try not to let negative thoughts overtake you. Quitting learn new coping strategies and celebrate milestones to- is hard, and for the first few days you’ll need to take it gether. To find a session near you and to get customized one hour at a time. But remember, you’ve got this. Make email tips about quitting, go to www.albertaquits.ca. a list of your reasons for quitting and keep it handy— Lastly, remember that setbacks sometimes happen. in your wallet, on your fridge door, even taped to your They don’t mean you’ve failed. Slipping up is a normal computer at work. part of the process, and we learn new things each time Try to focus on why you chose to quit in the first place we try. It is possible to successfully stop smoking. Some- and envision how good you’ll feel when you are smoke- times you have to just keep trying.

16 M A R C H 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities MP Calgary Signal Hill Ron Liepert MLA, Calgary-Bow #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW Demetrios Nicolaides Calgary, Alberta T3H 0V5 6307 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, 403-292-6666 403-292-6670 AB Canada T3B 0E4 [email protected] 403-216-5400 403-216-5402 [email protected] Early in the new year, my office distributed a Tax Guide to all constituents. If you did not receive a pamphlet in the mail, please contact my office at Dear neighbours, 403-292-6666 and we will happy to provide you with the information. As the new legislature has reconvened with a Throne Speech, the work to restart our economy, balance the At the time of the printing of the Guide, definitive budget, and gather your feedback continues. numbers were not available. Therefore, I would like Last month, our Constituency Office participated in to provide some of the information to supplement a Fair Deal Town Hall. We co-hosted this town hall the Guide. with several other constituencies to gather your ideas Canada Employment Amount – Most employees of on how to ensure Alberta receives a fair deal from the public and private sector (excluding the self- within our confederation. I am glad so many of you attended and shared your thoughts. employed) can claim up to $1,222 on your 2019 tax return to offset the cost of work-related expenses Also last month, our government tabled a new bud- such as home computers, uniforms, and supplies. get for 2020/21. We continue to make the difficult de- cisions necessary to ensure we return to a balanced Tax-Free Savings Account – Several years ago the budget by fiscal year 2022/23, and I appreciate the maximum annual contribution was reduced from responses many of you have given to me and my col- $10,000 to $5,500. For 2019, it has been increased leagues. The proposals outlined in the budget were to $6,000. (The guide stated it had been increased not easy to arrive at, but they are necessary to ensure by $6,000) the sustainability of our vital social services and to restore investor confidence in our province. With the elimination of the Alberta Carbon Levy, Albertans are now eligible for the federal Carbon On election day in 2019, over a million Albertans voted for a change in government with economic Rebate. While preparing the 2019 tax return, you stagnation serving as a deciding factor for many. I’m will complete a quick form which will be submitted proud to say that our government’s plan to rebuild with your tax return which will then be assessed for the economy is working. As one example, earlier eligibility as the rebate is tied to income rather than this year CAPP increased their forecast for capital energy use. investments in the oil and natural gas sector, to a For your information, there have been some previous total of $37 billion, an increase of nearly 6% or 8,100 additional jobs in Alberta alone. The Job Creation Tax benefits that no longer apply, some of which include: Cut was credited as a key policy change contributing Public Transit Tax Credit, Family Tax Cut (Income Split- to this increase in forecasted investment and result- ting), Hiring Credit for Small Business, Education Tax ing in more jobs in Alberta. Credit and Textbook Tax Credit, Children’s Fitness Tax In closing, I want to thank you for your continued in- Credit and Children’s Arts Tax Credit. volvement with our local town halls, feedback on our Although our office is unable to provide tax advice, budget, and support in restarting Alberta’s economy. we may be able to assist if you are experiencing All the best, difficulties or complex concerns with the Canada Demetrios Nicolaides Revenue Agency. MLA, Calgary-Bow

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