HILL HILL BRINGING NOLAN HILL and SAGE HILL RESIDENTS TOGETHER Cambridge Opening Manor June 2020

MARCH 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 4,600 HOUSEHOLDS

your NOLANSAGE HILL HILL BRINGING NOLAN HILL AND SAGE HILL RESIDENTS TOGETHER Cambridge Opening Manor June 2020

Introducing Cambridge Manor The Brenda Strafford Foundation’s newest seniors wellness community The Brenda Strafford Foundation was in University District, NW Calgary’s newest urban neighbourhood. proudly awarded ‘Accreditation with Cambridge Manor | University District Exemplary Status’ (Accreditation Canada) 403-536-8675 and ‘Innovator of the Year’ (Alberta [email protected] Continuing Care Association) in 2018. Visit us online at: cambridgemanor.ca | theBSF.ca CONTENTS

5 REAL ESTATE UPDATE

6 GUIDES CANADA: NITANISAK DISTRICT

8 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: KISS YOUR INARTICULATENESS GOODBYE! THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE BLARNEY STONE

10 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR FURNACE

11 CALGARY WILDLIFE: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR EVERYONE!

15 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

16 CRIME STATISTICS

18 #INSTAGRAMMINGHISTORY: THE PALACE THEATRE

6 8

10 11 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. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media does 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. Nolan Hill Sage Hill - Designed, manufactured, and delivered monthly to 4,100 households by: GREAT NEWS MEDIA Magazine Editors Alexa Takayama Jocelyn Taylor [email protected] Design | Graphics Joanne Bergen Print & Digital Marina Litvak Freddy Meynard TARGETED Erica Morton MARKETING Carolina Tatar BY COMMUNITY Advertising Sales Sam Brown Cindy DeJager Brittany Duval Carol Ann Rhyno [email protected] | 403 720 0762

5 Excellent Reasons to Advertise in Community Newsletter Magazines 1. Top of Mind Brand Awareness: Consistent advertising leads to increased sales. Companies maintain and gain market share when community residents are consistently reminded of their brands. 2. Payback: Community residents trust, and call businesses that advertise in their community magazines. 3. High Readership: 68% female | Even distribution of Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer readers 4. Cost Effective:With advertising rates as low as $0.01 cent per household, advertising in our community magazines is incredibly affordable. 5. Geofence Your Audience: Manage your budget, optimize your returns and target your audience by specific community magazines. Nearby Community Newsletter Magazines:

To Advertise Call 403 720 0762 Email [email protected] GREAT NEWS MEDIA

4 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities NORTHSIDE SOCCER NORTHSIDE SOCCER NORTHSIDEwww.northsidesoccer.ca SOCCER www.northsidesoccer.cawww.northsidesoccer.ca Open to players from all communities Nolan Hill / Sage Hill Real Estate Update Open toOpen players to players from all from communities all communities Last 12 Months Nolan Hill CMSACMSA CMSACity City Outdoor City Outdoor League League League MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats AgesAges 6-19 6-19 (born(bornAges 6-192014-2001) (born 2014-2001) Average Asking Average Sold Price Price RecreationalRecreationalRecreational Outdoor Outdoor Soccer Soccer Soccer January 2020 $500,000 $485,000 AgesAges 4-15 4-15 (born(bornAges 4-152016-2005) (born 2016-2005) December 2019 $449,450 $427,500 Run by PASS Instructors November 2019 $494,900 $486,500 RunRun by by PASS PASS Instructors October 2019 $475,449 $468,250 NO VOLUNTEERINGNO VOLUNTEERING REQ’D REQ’D September 2019 $497,450 $485,000 NO VOLUNTEERING REQ’D August 2019 $558,184 $545,175 Register onlineRegister at www.northsidesoccer.caonline at www.northsidesoccer.ca July 2019 $497,450 $490,000 Register online at www.northsidesoccer.ca June 2019 $519,900 $506,000 May 2019 $518,400 $521,500 April 2019 $584,450 $566,500 March 2019 $509,900 $490,000 February 2019 $495,944 $483,944 Last 12 Months Sage Hill MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Average Asking Average Sold Price Price Coming Summer January 2020 $542,350 $524,500 December 2019 $463,400 $450,000 2020 November 2019 $529,900 $514,500 October 2019 $589,900 $575,000 September 2019 $479,900 $467,500 Spring Into August 2019 $504,750 $490,000 403.253.8180 www.ronmor.ca July 2019 $559,900 $540,000 SAGE HILL QUARTER! June 2019 $499,999 $522,500 Services Restaurants Medical/Dental May 2019 $533,400 $515,000 Bow Valley Credit Union Tim Horton’s Smile Code Dental April 2019 $472,000 $462,500 Happy Nails Papa Murphy’s Care @ Sage Hill Medical Clinic March 2019 $459,900 $440,000 Denim & Smith Barbershops Dragon Boat Vietnamese NW Physio & Massage Co-Op Liquor (Now Open) Leopold’s Tavern February 2019 $509,450 $495,000 Co-Op Gas (Now Open) Bow Tie Pizza 30 Minute HIT Tasty Point Hot Pot To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit nol.mycalgary.com or sgh.mycalgary.com

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 5 NITANISAK DISTRICT

YOUR NOLAN HILL / SAGE HILL

ELECTED OFFICIALS (Edgemont, Evanston, Hamptons, Hidden Valley, Hanson Ranch, Kincora, MP Pat Kelly Nolan Hill, Sherwood and Sage Hill) Calgary Rocky Ridge The 170th Sparks, despite being a small unit, have been 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW doing big things! In December we closed out the year by Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 participating in a caroling event for a local Seniors Resi- Phone: 403-282-7980 dence. We had a fun Christmas celebration with them, and Fax: 403-282-3587 the girls were all given a Camp Hat for Christmas—great Email: [email protected] for the hat crafts we’ve been working on! We were also very excited to participate in our first ever Cookie Stand! In the new year, we kicked off with activities from the Ex- plore Identities Program Area. The girls have been learn- Councillor Joe Magliocca ing about what it means to have a good friendship. We’ve Ward 2 Office P.O. Box 2100, Station M explored this through creating a unit friendship banner. Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 We’ve also looked at what makes each of us unit and what Phone: 403-268-2430 do we love about ourselves. This was expressed with an Af- Fax: 403-268-3823 firmations Board. We shared our friendship and uniqueness Email: [email protected] at Bring a Friend night which was a huge success! Web: www.calgary.ca/ward2 Cookie season will be upon us in March—classic chocolate and vanilla cookies! Yum. Girls will be out at the local stores such as Sage Hill Walmart and Edgemont Superstore as well Honourable Jason Luan (UCP) as selling cookies door to door. Thank you for your support of MLA for Calgary-Foothills these young entrepreneurs. Proceeds from the sale of cook- [email protected] ies go towards their camps, events, sleepovers, etc. And it is a great way for the girls to learn to interact with members of the public in a courteous manner. Saying “Would you like to buy some Girl Guide cookies” to a complete stranger can be hard for some girls (most girls, really), but they learn to go outside their comfort zone with help and support of their leaders.

6 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities The Guidebook for Great Communities- planning communities for everyone

The City of Calgary is planning communities in Calgary so they offer more housing, shops, and service choices for the people who live, work and visit them. The Guidebook for Great Communities provides the foundation on which our communities can grow and develop to be vibrant and resilient, for generations to come. For a community to be a great place to live, it requires housing options; access to a variety of goods and services close by; and offer its residents and visitors areas to recreate and gather. When a community provides more opportunities, people can live in their neighbourhood regardless of age, income or stage in life. You can find more information on the Guidebook for Great

Communities at calgary.ca/guidebook 19-0000024

FUELLING UP JUST GOT EASIER GAS STATION & SAGE HILL CONVENIENCE STORE GAS STATION NOW OPEN THIS NEW LOCATION WILL OFFER: • 12 fuelling locations • Cylinder propane refills • Diesel at every pump island • Soft ice cream, milkshakes and smoothies • Fresh sandwiches and Spolumbo’s subs • Co-operative coffee and cappuccino

144 Avenue NW

S ag WaSage Berry e V Shaganappi Trail NW al ley Com ENTER TO WIN A mon NW

MONSTER y NW DORM COOLER COOLER VALUED AT $300 Sage Valley Dr NW To enter and for contest details, see in store. Contest ends February 29, 2020. Draw will be made March 6, 2020. 235 SAGE VALLEY COMMON NW

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 7 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES

aving written about leprechauns last year in March, to see the Queen to appeal his circumstance, but he was I figured it would be a bit redundant to do so again. troubled as he did not believe could persuade her to change But I struggled with coming up with something tied her mind. As he set out, he met an old woman who told him into St. Patrick’s Day that wasn’t too obscure to find material about the stone built into the castle and its ability to grant on, while also not picking something so broad as to write a eloquent speech. In this version of the story, the stone was small novel. In the end, I settled on the Blarney Stone. built in secret part of the castle, and Cormac was able to find it and kiss it successfully. In his audience with the Queen, he The Blarney Stone is a famous stone set within the walls was able to address her with “speech so soft and words so of Blarney Castle, located about 8 kilometers northwest of fair” that he never again was asked to renounce his rights Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the Blarney Stone to his land. He then took the Blarney Stone from its hidden bestows great eloquence and flattery upon the kisser. This place and incorporated into the castle parapet in 1446. idea is so well-known that the word blarney has come be There are a handful of other legends where the stone was synonymous with witty, clever, or flattering speech. from Scotland, or that it had been taken from Ireland and There are a couple variants of how this story came into be- then returned again. But work done by the geologists of ing. In an early version of the story, Cormac Laidir McCarthy, the University of Glasgow found in 2014 that the stone’s the builder of Blarney Castle, became embroiled in a lawsuit geochemical composition matches the local carboniferous during the construction of the castle. He appealed to the limestone. goddess, Clíodhna—the Irish goddess patron of County Cork, The Blarney Stone is still at Blarney Castle to this day, and you where Blarney is located. Clíodhna told Cormac to kiss the can visit it yourself in you’re in the area. Millions of mouths first stone he found on his way to court. He did what she told have passed over the Stone from optimistic kissers looking him to do and as a result, he was granted the articulateness to improve their speech and increase their influence. And if required to win his case in the court. McCarthy then took the you’re like me, who will take a hard pass on getting mouth- stone he had kissed and integrated it into the castle’s parapet. herpes from an Irish rock, Proverbs 17:28 might be a better- Another story at a later date tells that Queen Elizabeth I, try- suited mandate to live by: “Even a fool who keeps silent is ing to impose her influence on Ireland, demanded Cormac considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intel- MacDermot MacCarthy, the Lord of Blarney at that time, to ligent.” I’ll just walk around the castle grounds, thanks. surrender the right to his lands to the Crown. He decided Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

8 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities SHIBLEY & COMPANY

MakingS a Will It is important for everyone to have a Will; people often have more assets than they think. An important part of estate planning is having a Will along with an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and a Personal Directive (PD). To prepare a Will you need to decide who your Executor(s) will be, name a Guardian for your children, if they are under the age of 18, and who will benefit from your estate. You can make a Will at any time and existing Wills should be updated especially if there are major changes in your life, such as getting married, starting a family, the death of a family member or a divorce. We make this process easy and help put your mind at ease. Call or email us to book your appointment today. Shibley & Company has been serving clients in northwest Calgary for over 25 years, and takes pride in excellent service to our clients. For more information, please visit our website www.shibleyandcompany.com or call us at 403.275.3230. *Book an appointment with Vilma Mydliar before April 1, 2020 and receive 10% off a Will package.

SHIBLEY & COMPANY Vilma Mydliar Barristers, Solicitors & Notary Public 219, 8120 Beddington Blvd NW Calgary, Alberta T3K 2A8 403.275.3230 www.shibleyandcompany.com

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 9 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES 10 Things You Should Know about Your Furnace by Breck Chapman, Red Seal Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker, Journeyman Gasfitter

1. A yearly tune up is important. Today, furnaces 6. Choose your installer wisely. A good furnace in- are not only more efficient, they have more safety stallation is more technical than just picking the switches and parts that need to be serviced regu- right furnace. A good installer will ensure that the larly. A yearly tune-up also ensures your warranty is output both in BTUs (gas being burnt) and in CFM upheld. (amount of air movement) matches your home’s 2. The majority of new home furnaces are designed needs, as well as the duct system already in place. with planned obsolescence. New homes are usu- 7. Your humidifier could be hiding a gross little sur- ally equipped with a lower-end furnace, designed prise. If you have a drum humidifier in your house, to last 10-15 years at best. The manufacturers know not only is it probably broken and not moving hu- this and give this grade of furnace a 10-year heat ex- midity through your home, it could be growing changer warranty. When you replace your furnace, mold. There is only one style of humidifier that adds you should be replacing it with a furnace that has a humidity to your air without posing other problems: lifetime heat exchanger warranty. a flow-through humidifier. 3. A high-efficiency furnace will save you money. 8. Return air is just as important as hot air runs. You will not only save 10-40% in gas consumption Return air (air that goes into your furnace) in your (depending on the efficiency you choose) but also a house is equally as important as having supply air significant amount in electricity. High-efficiency -fur (the cool air from your AC or the warm air from your naces are also quieter and produce much more even furnace). Most houses do not have enough return heat throughout your home. air runs in their home. You can add as many hot air 4. Your filter needs attention. I only recommend two runs as you want, but if you don’t have the negative different types of filters. The first is 1” disposable pressure (return air) to balance the positive pressure (fibreglass or pleated) which need to be changed (supply air) your furnace will not heat or cool your every 1-3 months. The second is an upgraded media home effectively. When a HVAC technician does an filter: a 4” wide filter that stops smaller particles analysis of your home before installing a new fur- while letting a lot of air through. The national ef- nace, this should be considered. ficiency rating for a filter is a MERV (minimum -effi 9. Your cheap uncle was wrong. A programmable ciency reporting value) rating. The higher the rating thermostat should never be programmed in heating the better the filter and the smaller the particles it season more than a 4-degree difference. Any more stops while letting in the same amount of air. Stay and you waste gas in the recovery to the desired away from electrostatic air cleaners. They are hard temperature. In air conditioning season, no more on your furnace fan because they restrict air flow, than 2 degrees. and their MERV rating is low. 10. Get to know your furnace guy. It’s important to 5. Duct cleaning doesn’t just mean vacuuming less. know the credentials of who is installing for you. Un- Duct cleaning is recommended every 2-3 years not fortunately, in our industry, there are many people just for collecting dust but also to protect your mo- doing the work of a certified tradesman without the tor. The time between duct cleanings depends on proper credentials. It is your right to ask to see these your lifestyle and your home type. certifications!

10 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities CALGARY WILDLIFE

2. Be as non-intrusive as possible. Chasing wildlife or moving beyond their comfort zone can cause wildlife undue stress and can burn up valuable fat stores they need to survive, especially in the winter. In addition, approaching wildlife can be dangerous. Maintain a respectful distance by utilizing your camera’s zoom feature or a telephoto lens. This will allow you to get your shot without harassing the animal. 3. Leave your pets at home! Dogs can harm wildlife (and wildlife can harm your pets!). You are more likely to find wildlife when you are quietly out on your own. 4. Baiting, or providing food to get your shot is not advised! This is considered an unethical practice. It conditions the animal to be fed and habituates them to human presence which can lead to disastrous outcomes. Leave animals to find their own food sources which are nutritionally sound. 5. Equipment is nice, patience and practice are even better! While having great equipment is always helpful, you don’t have to spend loads of money to get good shots. Invest in pieces that will truly augment your photography practice, such as a telephoto lens, learn your equipment and then use your tools to their limits. Many photographers use their en- Photo by Andrea S. H. Hunt vironments to their advantage, for example balancing their Camera: Nikon D3000 camera on a fallen log rather than a tripod. Exposure: 1/800 sec. 6. Use a fast shutter speed. Wildlife move quickly and it is often IS0: 200. F-stop: f/5.6 difficult to get a clean photo. 7. Keep an open mind. Wildlife are unpredictable; wildlife photography isn’t about getting that one shot, it’s about an experience with nature. Stay open to what the experience and the Wildlife day bring. Sometimes you will be surprised at the photos that come out of a go-with-the-flow attitude. Photography is 8. Learn to love the little critters. Megafauna tend to be favorites of photographers but there are many species in Alberta that for Everyone! are beautiful and interesting. You might be surprised at how Have you always wanted to photograph wild- much enjoyment there is in photographing small animals. life? With over 400 species of wild animals liv- 9. Learn about the wildlife you want to photograph including ing in the city, you don’t have to go far to get their preferred habitats, common habits and behavioral cues. great shots of local wildlife. Wildlife can be Not only will this help you locate wildlife, it will help you un- found in our parks, on our streets and in our derstand their behavior and what it means to your safety and backyards. Here are a few tips and tricks to get theirs. you started photographing wildlife. To see some examples of local wildlife photographs, please visit 1. Be patient! Wildlife photography requires Calgary Wildlife’s website: http://calgarywildlife.org/eye-for- the ability to sit calmly and quietly and wait the-wild-photo-contest/. If you find an injured or orphaned wild for wildlife to either appear or to become bird or animal, contact us at 403-214-1312 for tips, instructions used to your presence. and advice, or look at the website at for more information.

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 11 12 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

22nd Annual Youth Hiring Fair 2 6 4 1 Coming Up on April 2 4 9 7 8 Thousands of jobs are up for grabs at this year’s Youth Hiring Fair, happening at Stampede Park on April 2. 7 8 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 1 7 to 80 employers who are looking to hire. Come with your resume, be dressed to impress, and be prepared 5 3 1 4 for potential on the spot interviews. 9 3 Before heading to the Hiring Fair, drop in to the Youth Employment Centre to get help on your resume and 5 8 interview skills. Visit youthemploymentcentre.ca for more details. 7 1 3 5 Youth Employment Centre’s Youth Hiring Fair 2 3 7 4 Thursday, April 2 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. BMO Hall A at Stampede Park FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 15

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 1 3 LIVE THE DREAM ON THE HERITAGE POINTE GOLF GREATER PROPERTY GROUP GREATER PROPERTY GROUP COURSE SIGNATURE HOLE

GREATER PROPERTY GROUP

Executive custom-built & recently renovated bungalow with fully developed walk up basement backs onto Heritage Pointe Signature 9th Hole with views of the large pond. Total of 3 bdrms & 3 baths, formal dining/flex rm, gourmet maple kitchen with centre island, granite countertops & stainless-steel appliances, open to large eating area with built-in desk. Large great rm with 12-foot ceilings, fireplace & built-ins. Patio doors leading out from eating area to large south dura deck with metal railings & glass panels with beautiful landscaped south backyard with firepit. Large master bdrm with 5-pc spa like ensuite with large soaker tub, O/S shower & walk in closet. Staircase leading downstairs to large family rm with media centre, fireplace, 2 bdrms, 3-pc bath with steam shower, workout rm & playrm all with radiant in floor heat. Walk-up onto the patio from the family room. O/S triple attached garage. Pride of ownership shown throughout. Ideal for empty nester, professional or older family. Exceptional Value! 403-606-8888 I [email protected] calgaryhomesearch.com I calgaryluxuryhomesearch.com MP Calgary Rocky Ridge Pat Kelly 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW BUSINESS Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 403-282-7980 403-282-3587 CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] For business classified ad rates call Great News Media As your Member of Parliament, I occasionally hear from at 403-720-0762 or [email protected] constituents who have been the victims of fraud. There are many scams, including fraudulent tax scams. As this NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media- is a time you may be preparing your income tax return, tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and you may appreciate the following information from the conflict coaching service that can help you resolve Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be Taxpayers should be vigilant when they receive, either neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403- by telephone, mail, text message or email, a fraudulent 269-2707. communication that claims to be from the CRA request- ing personal information such as a social insurance ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TUTOR: Private tutor has number, credit card number, bank account number, or openings for junior/senior high school students, grades passport number. 7-12. Reading comprehension, writing skills, diploma These scams may insist that this personal information exam prep, ESL. Certified CBE teacher with 20+ years is needed so that the taxpayer can receive a refund or experience. Contact Shelly Lawton, B.A. B.Ed (Master of a benefit payment. Cases of fraudulent communication Teaching) for info: 403-991-9397, [email protected]. could also involve threatening or coercive language to scare individuals into paying fictitious debt to the CRA. Other communications urge taxpayers to visit a fake CRA website where the taxpayer is then asked to verify their identity by entering personal information. These are scams and taxpayers should never respond to these fraudulent communications or click on any of the links provided. 7 8 9 2 3 5 6 4 1 The CRA will never: 4 6 1 9 7 8 3 5 2 • ask for personal information by email or text message; • request payment by prepaid credit card; 3 2 5 1 4 6 7 8 9 • set up a meeting with you in a public place to take a payment • demand immediate payment by Interac e-transfer, 8 4 2 5 6 9 1 3 7 bitcoin, prepaid credit cards or gift cards from retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, or others 5 7 6 3 8 1 2 9 4 • share your tax information with another person or organization, unless you have agreed that it can be 9 1 3 4 2 7 5 6 8 shared; • use text messages or instant messaging such as Face- book Messenger or WhatsApp to communicate. 1 5 8 6 9 2 4 7 3 To report a scam, call the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre: 6 9 4 7 1 3 8 2 5 1-888-495-8501. If you suspect you may be the victim of fraud, contact 2 3 7 8 5 4 9 1 6 the Calgary Police Service: 403-266-1234.

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 1 5 Councillor, Ward 2 Joe Magliocca 403-268-2430 [email protected] Calgary.ca/ward2 Joe Magliocca @Joe_Magliocca

Green Line Update: The City has released a revised alignment for the Green Line LRT Project. The main changes in this revision are: 1. LRT running above ground on Centre Street North. 2. Bridge over Bow River instead of under the Bow River. 3. Shallow tunnel in Beltline along 11 Avenue South. 4. A connecting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) running along Centre Street North to 144th Ave North. 5. Slightly lower Stage 1 total cost of $4.9 Billion. While I support some aspects of this new plan, I also I have significant concerns around the proposed above have many concerns. I strongly support a Bus Rapid ground LRT tracks on Centre Street North as this will cer- Transit (BRT) route along Centre Street which will run tainly bottleneck traffic and reduce the efficiency of any from downtown to 144th Ave North. This will connect bus routes. I also continue to have concerns on the over- to a lot of the Transit Route in Ward 2 and will be well all cost of this project at this time. For more information utilized. I also support the proposal to have the LRT on this plan and to share your feedback with The City, Bridge over the Bow River instead of a tunnel under the visit: engage.calgary.ca/greenline. As always, feel free to river. This will be much less costly and also less of an en- send me your feedback via “Contact Councillor” at cal- vironmental risk. However, I do have concerns around gary.ca/ward2 and let me know what you think of this the location of this bridge through Prince’s Island Park. updated plan and if it is worth the $4.9 Billion cost.

CRIME STATISTICS

Nolan Hill Crime Sage Hill Crime Activity was Down in January 2020 Activity was Down The Sage Hill community experienced 7 crimes in January in January 2020 2020, in comparison to 15 crimes the previous month, and 17 The Nolan Hill community crimes in January one year ago. Sage Hill experiences an aver- experienced 3 crimes in January 2020, in age of 14.2 crimes per month. On an annual basis, Sage Hill comparison to 5 crimes the previous month, experienced a total of 170 crimes as of January 2020, which and 6 crimes in January one year ago. Nolan Hill is up 35% in comparison to 126 crimes as of January 2019. To experiences an average of 7.7 crimes per month. review the full Sage Hill Crime report visit sage.mycalgary.com On an annual basis, Nolan Hill experienced a total of 92 crimes as of January 2020, which is up 44% How To Report Crime In Nolan Hill | Sage Hill: Dial 911 for emer- in comparison to 64 crimes as of January 2019. To gencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergencies dial (403) review the full Nolan Hill Crime report visit nola. 266-1234. To report a crime anonymously, contact Crime Stop- mycalgary.com pers at 1-800-222-8477 (Talk, Type or Text), submit tips online at crimestoppers.ab.ca, or text tttTIPS to 274637.

16 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities Affordable Digital What’s your Marketing Plans gameplan starting from for groWth?

Call 403-720-0762 greatnewsmedia.ca

NOLAN HILL • SAGE HILL I M A R C H 2 0 2 0 1 7 #INSTAGRAMMINGHISTORY Photo courtesy of the Glenbow Archives NA-1178-1 The Palace Theatre 219 8 Avenue SW by Jocelyn Taylor Information courtesy of the City of Calgary Inventory of Historic Resources.

This month, we’re going to take a look at the Palace The- atre. Located on Stephen Avenue, the theatre features opulent style and design and has been used for a variety of events since its construction in 1921. The Palace was designed by American architect Crane C. Howard, who specialized in the design of theatres; he designed over hosted benefit concerts for World War Two efforts, and 250 movie palaces throughout his career. So, you may flooding in Bowness and Sunnyside in the 1920s. be wondering, what is a “movie palace”? It is, more or less, exactly what it sounds like. They were large, elabor- The theatre was also the primary venue for theatre and ate, fancy movie theatres that were very popular during concert performances for over thirty years. This changed this time period. These design choices were believed to in 1956 when the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium be an attempt to portray films as acceptable forms of opened. In 1996, following its 1990 closure, the Palace entertainment. Theatre was given a Notice of Intent to Designate, which allowed renovations and restoration to begin on the The Palace, which was designed in the Renaissance four-storey structure. This development had to ensure Revival style of architecture, was built during the post- that the lavish interior remained as intact as possible, as World War One era, prior to the Stock Market Crash and the preservation and protection of the resource was in eventual Depression. It was part of the first theatre chain the public interest. With the help of the Stephen Avenue in Canada, the Allen Theatres, which had a chain of al- Heritage Society, the facade of the palace was restored, most 100 theatres. Allen Theatres had a movie palace and the inside was altered, which allowed for the struc- in almost every Canadian city between 1917 and 1921. ture to become a nightclub and cigar lounge, which They had planned to expand to the United States and opened in 1998. Britain; however, the stock market crash led to declining audiences and decreased funds, causing Allen Theatres The Palace closed in 2004, and the building remained to file for bankruptcy. The chain was sold in 1923. vacant until 2007. Then the building became Flames Central, which was a restaurant and bar, but also a Throughout its history, the Palace Theatre has had nightclub and concert venue. Flames Central remained many different purposes. Obviously, it began as a mov- for roughly ten years before changing the name and re- ie palace. The Allen Theatres chain sold the theatre to branding. This rebrand, however, was more like a Back Famous Players. They remained the owners until they to the Future style change, as the building would once permanently closed the theatre in 1990. In addition to again be known as, you guessed it, The Palace Theatre. screening films, the building was also used for radio Personally, I like a full circle moment. Will The Palace broadcasting, and was home to the first public exhib- Theatre remain The Palace Theatre? If history has taught ition of radio in the city, which occurred in 1922. The us anything, the answer to that is likely no. However, it 1,700-seat theatre was also the home to an evangel- seems as if it is only ever a matter of time before the ori- ical broadcast. Beginning in November of 1925, William ginal name reigns again. Whether you’re heading there ‘Bible Bill’ Aberhart, Alberta’s first Social Credit Premier, for a night out, a concert, or simply to take some pic- would make Sunday afternoon broadcasts in the the- tures, I hope you’re able to go and check out this little atre, which continued for many years. The Palace also piece of history in our downtown core!

18 M A R C H 2 0 2 0 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities We are so lucky to have mom close!

She gets to see her granddaughter every week INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING • Flexible meal plans but you still have a full kitchen! • Daily activities • Exercise and wellness programs • 24 hour onsite care teams

Newly Renovated, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites with Full Kitchens! Call Today! Call 403-275-5667 for your the Manor Village at huntington hills personal tour & 6700 Hunterview Dr NW | www.themanorvillage.com complimentary lunch

NOW OPEN SAGE HILL CO-OP WINE SPIRITS BEER LOCATION

144 Avenue NW

S ag WaSage Berry e V Shaganappi Trail NW al ley Com mon NW y NW

Sage Valley Dr NW

#202, 129 Sage Valley Common NW OPEN DAILY 10am - 10pm NOT A MEMBER? SIGN UP TODAY GIVE US YOUR EMAIL AND GET EXCLUSIVE MEMBER SAVINGS coopwinespiritsbeer.com Sign-up for Me-wards at coopwinespiritsbeer.com/membership Kirby Cox | Barb Daroux

KIRBY COX & ASSOCIATES

Ranked the #1 Team in Calgary and Alberta for Royal LePage in 2019. Call 403.247.5555 today for your complimentary, free evaluation.

Willow in Sherwood On the Ridge Great Family Home The Mark 101

$334,900 $970,000 $469,900 $219,900 7 Sherwood Row NW 69 Evansridge Place NW 78 Evanspark Terrace NW 1314, 3727 Sage Hill Dr NW Upgraded 2 bedroom + den, heated 2 Fully finished 5 bedrooms + bonus rm, Fully finished 4 bedroom + loft, maple 1 bedroom / 1 bath corner unit, 3rd floor. car garage, backs on park. Hardwood A/C, heated 3 car garage. Granite & kitchen. Oversized garage, laminate U/G parking, granite counters, upgraded floors & quartz counters, great value! hardwood, designer kitchen, views. floors, close to parks & shopping. appliances. Mint condition.

Edenmore in Kincora Across from Park Kincora Summit West Backyard SOLD!

$322,900 $394,500 $349,900 $479,900 182 Kincora Heath NW 31 Panora Square NW 2115, 402 Kincora Glen Rd 141 Panamount Landing NW Beautiful 3 bedroom townhome, Fully finished 4 bedroom semi, granite & Adult 18+ living, main floor, 2 bedrooms Homes By Avi 3 bedrooms + bonus hardwood floors & granite counters. End A/C, 2 car garage. Laminate & tile floors, + den. U/G parking, central air, quartz room. Maple kitchen, hardwood floors & unit, fully finished, 2 car garage. 2nd floor laundry, West backyard. counters, radiant heating. granite counters, cul-de-sac.

NOLAN HILL 2020 STATS Backs on Greenbelt Park-Like Backyard

HOME STYLE # SALES AVG PRICE Bungalow 0 - Two Storey 3 $488,300 Split Level 0 - Townhouse 0 - $675,000 $628,900 88 Panamount Common NW 71 Sherwood Crescent NW TOTAL SALES 3 Mint 5 bedrooms + den + bonus room, Trico-built 4 bedrooms + bonus room, bamboo floors, finished walkout. Maple finished walkout. Maple kitchen, great AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET 71 kitchen, West yard, designer kitchen. room, oversized garage, wet bar.