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HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 3 CONTENTS (Scenic Acres / Ranchlands) • Karate – on Mon. and Wed. 7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Free uniform and t-shirt • Ladies’ and Teens’ Fitness 9 HVCA FUNDRAISING CASINO Kickboxing/Self-Defence – on Wed. For info contact Daniel at 11 2017 HVCA EVENTS 403-239-9467 or [email protected] www.calgarykarate.net 11 FOR ART’S SAKE: FESTIVITIES IN AUGUST

12 FALL BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE Kidsland Daycare 13 AT A GLANCE 12 months to 12 years 14 RECIPE OF THE MONTH: STRAWBERRY PIE Accredited Centre 17 REJUVENATION PROJECTS IN HIDDEN VALLEY An excellent beginning to your child’s education 19 PLAYGROUND REVITALISATION 403-275-3829 28 MacEwan Dr. N.W. 20 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: 5 SPELLING TIPS FOR SUMMER

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4 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 5 IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Letter to Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 the editor Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 We had great attendance at our AGM in June with a AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 turnout of around 30 people. Some of our previous Di- ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 rectors left this year and many others stepped-up to ll HIDDEN VALLEY / HANSON RANCH Executive positions. With those changes made, all of our Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Board of Director positions were vacant and needed to c/o 10504 Hidden Valley Dr. NW Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 be lled with new faces. Luckily, members answered our Calgary, AB T3A 4Z2 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 call for support and volunteered; our Board of Directors Phone: 403-275-9394 Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 is now nearly full! The new HVCA Board of Directors is [email protected] | www.hiddenhut.org listed in this newsletter. Please read through the list of Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 names, perhaps one is your neighbour or friend. Also Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 Delivered monthly to 3,900 households and businesses note that our Sports Director position is still vacant and Dear Great News Publishing, if you would like to join a committee, you can email the Editorial Submissions Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 appropriate contact. The AGM minutes are posted on [email protected] ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 Please DO NOT run my ad next th our website www.hiddenhut.org. Thank you to every- All editorial content must be submitted by the 10 of Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 month. My ad has been WAY TOO the month for the following month's publication. one who attended, we appreciate your support. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE EFFECTIVE. My phone won’t stop At this time, I would be remiss if I did not take the time Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 ringing with people saying they 403-263-3044 | [email protected] to acknowledge the contributions of our previous In- Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of terim President, Marl Ra ard. Marl began his involve- saw my ad in the newsletter. the month for the following month’s publication. Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 ment by answering a call-out for more T-ball coaches. Now I need to hire more people He then went on to serve for 5 years on the HVCA Board Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Published by Great News Publishing in various positions. His largest contribution comes in to keep up with all my new Serving Calgary communities for 28 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 the form of our Ice Rink! His passion, commitment, or- customers! I’m amazed at how well 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 ganization and work ethic made the construction and in Calgary and surrounding areas. this worked! South Health Campus 403-956-1111 maintenance of the rink a reality. He set an example #34-4550 112 Ave SE of dedication, helped keep morale high and provided Thanks for all your help, OTHER Calgary, AB strong leadership when it was most needed. We will Sincerely, T2C 2K2 Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 miss his in uence and wish him all the best in his future Laura Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 endeavours. Check out our website: Owner of Buds and Blooms www.great-news.ca SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 As for your current president, last year as I was serving Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 as Secretary, I developed a deep appreciation for the Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 HVCA. Previously, I had not given much consideration to the importance of a community association. Now I City of Calgary 311 The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission realize the incredible in uence that a strong commu- Contact us today to find out how reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Social Service Info & Referral 211 nity association can have on enriching the quality of life you can make this customer’s Great News Publishing and Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranch Community and community spirit of all residents. Oh, wait, that’s our Association. Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 experience your reality! Mission Statement! Well, I guess I nally internalized it. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. 403-263-3044 Road Conditions – Calgary Looking forward to the coming year, Great News Publishing and Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranch Community 511 Association does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this Weather Information Jennifer Jensen [email protected] HVCA President newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654 endorsement of any goods or services. *Actual customer experience.

6 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 7 Hidden Valley Community Association HVCA CONTACT LIST 2017 (serving Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch in Hidden Valley) Fundraising Hidden Hut #10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, T3A 4Z2 • 403-275-9394 (please leave a message) website: www.hiddenhut.org • facebook: HVCA Hidden Valley Community Association EXECUTIVE President Jennifer Jensen [email protected] Vice President 1 Susan MacDonald [email protected] Vice President 2 Kaila Burke [email protected] Treasurer Brian Pearson [email protected] Secretary Karla Williamson [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 5 & 6 Building and Development Barry Redman [email protected] Civic Aff airs Dwight Boehm civicaff [email protected] 2017 Communications Agatha Smykot [email protected] Facility and Rink Ken Conrad [email protected] Fundraising Emery Pritchard [email protected] Membership Laura Mrochuk [email protected] Programs and Events Brad Morris [email protected] Schools Laison Jennie Morris [email protected] Sports Vacant Director At Large - Casino Sandy Coad [email protected] COORDINATORS Website Karla Willamson [email protected] Social Media Jennifer Mah [email protected] Members and Sign-Up Now! Playgrounds Sandy Coad [email protected] http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ Volunteers Christine Graveline [email protected] residents, we need 5080e4fa5ae2babfd0-hvca This is a great volunteer opportunity to help out your your help! The HVCA community and it is fun too. No previous experience is required and all training will be done on arrival to CALGARY Help us help others. Fundraising Casino the casino. You must be over the age of 18 years to Join Calgary Mountainview Lions Club volunteer. There are many different positions available: Make new friends while making the world a better place. MOUNTAINVIEW General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, Count Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month will be held November LIONS CLUB Phone Sandra Rowe at 403-226-1435 Room Supervisor, Count Room Staff. E-mails with 5th & 6th, 2017 at position information and casino expectations will be sent out to set you up for success. Meals will be Guess what? Hidden Valley sports registration and links to our something go to HVCA Facebook Community Association (HVCA) has a community can all be found on our page. It’s an awesome tool to keep in Cash Casino 4040 provided as well! Facebook Page! HVCA Facebook page. Have any touch with your fellow neighbours Please contact Sandy at [email protected] if you questions about what is coming and community members! HVCA is The Facebook “wall” is where it all up in your community ask it on on Facebook spread the word! Blackfoot Trail SE have questions or would like more information. happens. Conversations, events, Facebook, looking for a neighbour important noti cations, pictures, check out Facebook, lost or found FACEBOOK

8 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 9 HIDDENVALLEY HANSONRANCH 2017 HVCA FOR ART’S SAKE Area Schools Events St. Elizabeth Seton School (K-9) Valley Creek School August 10845 Hidden Valley Dr. NW (4-9 Regular & French Immersion) July 31 – Aug 29 Skate Park Festivities in August TBD – Vintage Car Show & Shine (?) Calgary, AB T3A 6K3 10951 Hidden Valley Drive NW By Alex Bonyun 403-500-2105 Calgary, AB T3A 6J2 Monday 28 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting 403-777-7995 August is a great month to get out and experience art in Hidden Valley School September our community for free! Whether it’s an outdoor festival, (K-3 Regular & French Immersion) TBD – Leaf/Pumpkin Composting or an indoor celebration, there’s so much for you to see! 10959 Hidden Valley Dr. NW Monday 25 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting Downtown you can take in on a warm Au- Calgary, AB T3A 6J2 gust day with the Spaghetti Western Music Festival (Au- 403-777-7236 October Monday 23 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting gust 20, noon - 9pm), Canada’s alt-country music festival, or celebrate Canada 150 with Happenings (August 18, 5 - November 9pm), the free visual art party with live music and creative Local Churches Monday 27 7:00 - HVCA Board of Directors Meeting activities inside . Another way to enjoy mu- North Point Community Church Valley Creek School sic outdoors this summer is at Calgary Reggaefest (August December Sunday 10:00am 10951 Hidden Valley Drive NW 17 - 19), a three-day festival in Shaw Millennium Park. TBD – Santa’s Hut of Hope Holy Trinity Anglican Church 18 Hidden Creek Road NW For anyone looking for a bit of theatricality in their Au- Sunday 10:00am gust, the Calgary Fringe Festival (August 4 - 12) returns Ascension Catholic Parish 1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW. to Inglewood this year with a unique line-up of unex- Saturday Mass: 5:00pm and 7:00pm pected, unforgettable performances. ’s Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am, Free Childcare Opera in the Village festival is making the move from 12:30pm and 5:00pm East Village to the newly unveiled Enmax Park with the Symons Valley United Church 38 Kincora Rise NW hit show South Paci c (August 10 - 20, 8pm nightly). Sunday: 10:30am Available in If you’re looking for a stroll through some of Calgary’s Community Organizations character neighbourhoods Inglewood’s Sunfest (August Hidden Valley! 5) and Marda Loop’s Marda Gras Festival (August 13) are Simons Creek Scouts Nitanisak Girl Guides back again for another great year. [email protected] [email protected] Hidden Hut, 10504 Hidden Valley Drive N.W. For something a little quieter with a slice of nature, the SCOUTS CANADA July and August Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival (August 12 - 13) is a Every Tuesday and Friday, fun way to kick back on the banks of the Glenbow Res- ervoir and root for your favourite team! And, if you’ve Community Resources 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. never checked out Globalfest (August 15 - 26), Calgary’s Community Rec Coordinator Amanda Turvey [email protected] Every other Wednesday largest display of reworks is a fantastic way to enjoy Community Liaison O cer VACANT 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Starting July 12th) music and culture from around the world, while being VACANT wowed by a truly explosive display. Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu [email protected] Have you ever built and designed your very own For a full list of Calgary’s festivals this August, indoor and MLA Calgary - Northern Hills Jamie Kleinsteuber [email protected] cardboard fortress? In this free access, all ages, outdoor, you can visit calgaryherald.com/life/swerve/ MLA Calgary - Foothills Prasad Panda [email protected] outdoor, play-based pop up, you will be encouraged swerve-festival-guide-2017-august. MP Calgary - Nose Hill Michelle Rempel [email protected] to show your exhilarating personality and make the impossible possible! Public School Trustee Lynn Ferguson [email protected] This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the Catholic School Trustee Margaret Belcourt [email protected] For more information, please call 403-532-1014. heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts Commons YYC Noise Concern Hotline 403-735-1408 is home to six distinct performance venues.

10 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 11 YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS CALGARY PRIDE PARADE 6 AVE. AND 6 ST. SW SEPTEMBER 3, NOON  1:30 AT A GLANCE... The signature Calgary Pride Parade is one of the most colourful celebrations of the year! Hidden Valley Community Association The Market on – Tuesdays until Sept. More info: calgarypride.ca. (10552 Hidden Valley Drive NW) 5, 11 am – 5 pm Photo by JMacPherson August 1 - 28 Bring your enviro bags and coolers! You’ll nd up to 60 vendors; from fresh food (produce, breads, pastries, etc) A FREE Calgary skateboarding spices, sauces, treats, art, fashion, jewelry and so much program for all ages more! Found on Stephen Avenue between 1 Street East All participants must have a signed waiver (if under 18, and 2 Street West. More info: [email protected]. the participant will need it signed by a parent/guard- Honens Festival – Various Venues, Sept. 7 – Sept. 10 ian before being able to participate in this program). The award-winning Honens Festival returns for a Fall Waivers are available on-site and on www.calgary.ca/ skateparks. Helmets are mandatory when using the four-day festival of music with a side of maple syrup! park. You are welcome to bring your skateboard, roller- To mark Canada’s 150th birthday, this celebration CIRCLE THE WAGONS Ball Hockey blades, or scooters to the park. Rental skateboards and of piano showcases some of the country’s brightest 3951 TRASIMENE CRESCENT SW helmets are free to use on a rst come, rst serve basis. classical music stars alongside Honens Laureates SEPTEMBER 9, 11 AM  11 PM This year’s traveling carnival of local food, beer, through innovative performance projects and dynamic League music, art and performers will be proudly hosted community concerts. More info: honens.com. at Currie. Currie boasts Canadian Pride, and to help Beakerhead – Various Locations, Sept. 13 – Sept. 17 further amplify the celebratory energy from Canada’s 150th anniversary. More info: circlethewagons.ca. Come Play Organized Ball hockey at the One of the world’s most original spectacles of art, Newly Renovated Hidden Valley Ice Arena science and engineering, will erupt this September when the fourth annual Beakerhead hits Calgary. Look We are looking at running a fall league for mechanical creatures, multi-story art installations, where both boys and girls are welcome to famous and soon-to-be famous scientists and inventors, come learn and play the sport we all love. and performances by people and machines. The dose of (Children will require a helmet, quirky spectacle will include more than 65 events. More stick and shin pads) Program Time: Monday-Friday from 11am-7pm info: beakerhead.com. Saturday-Sunday from 10am-6pm Techstock 2017 - 3553 31 Street NW, Sept. 14 If interested please contact For more information call 3-1-1 or visit This is an annual event hosting 30+ start-up companies [email protected] www.calgary.ca/skateparks and researchers who showcase their innovations to YW WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES the public. This year they explore how technology and STEPHEN AVENUE AND OLYMPIC PLAZA social innovations are making a profound impact on our SEPTEMBER 19 Sage Hill Crossing NW Hundreds of men and women will step onto Stephen Sage Hill Bottle Depot Next to Walmart society and driving change in areas such as sustainability, Ave. in high heels to show their support for women Shaganappi T health, education, gender equality and more. More info: and children who are victims of family violence. More Walmart OPENING SOON! 37 St. innovatecalgary.com/events/techstock/ info: walkamile.ca. We wish to inspire our customers to recycle so that we can r. Railway Days – Heritage Park, Sept. 23 - 24 reduce environmental impact & preserve our planet! There is fun for the whole family at Railway Days! As Symons Valley Pkwy New one of the few sites in North America with two steam QUICK DROP BOTTLE DRIVES EARN 10% EXTRA locomotives, our trains take centre stage for two days PROUDLY with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting Advanced Facility Excellent Customer Service Correct Refunds SUPPORTING exhibits. More info: heritagepark.ca.

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Ingredients • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked REGISTRATION OPEN • 1 quart fresh strawberries • 1 cup white sugar • 3 tablespoons cornstarch • 3/4 cup water LEARN, EXPLORE • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Directions 1. Arrange half of strawberries in baked pastry shell. 7 8 AND GROW Mash remaining berries and combine with sugar in a medium saucepan. Place saucepan over medium Located at: heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. 18 Hidden Creek Road NW’ Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into boiling straw- Calgary, AB T3A 6C5 berry mixture. Reduce heat and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour SHEILA SCARLETT 403-274-9801 [email protected] mixture over berries in pastry shell. Chill for several kidz-choice.ca hours before serving. In a small bowl, whip cream un- til soft peaks form. Serve each slice of pie with a dol- lop of whipped cream.

A total solar eclipse—the aligning of the Sun, Moon and Earth—will occur on August 21. The total phase will not be visible in Calgary, but can be observed as a partial solar eclipse here. It will be at its maximum at 11:33 a.m., so get out your pinhole camera and enjoy the spectacle; the last one was in 1979.

14 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 1 5 Hidden Valley/ Hidden Valley Community Hanson Ranch Association Membership Name Age Contact Course Join YOUR Community How Can You Support Your Community? Alyshia 25 587-228-5245 Yes The Hidden Valley Community Association has many Rejuvenation Association TODAY! Volunteer Opportunities for you to choose from: Amber 14 403-295-3510 Yes (PLEASE CHECK BOXES) Casey 15 403-313-3978 Yes  Community Activities (Winter Festival, Egg Hunt, Bene ts Projects in Chloe 17 403-805-4180 Yes Successful, healthy communities are those with active Block Party) and sustained membership and involvement of  Sports (Indoor Soccer, Hockey, Outdoor Soccer and Emelie 14 403-613-2703 Yes Baseball) community residents. Your support today is important Hidden Valley Eric 13 403-226-2405 Yes and ensures new energy to continually address  Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance, Repair, community issues. Ice Installation and Snow Removal) Jocelyn 15 403-295-9592 Yes Regular Membership - $30 (Voting)  Fundraising (Bottle Drive, Run the Loop, Skate-a- We have had interest from a couple of individuals this Julia 16 403-618-0842 Yes • Voting Regular Memberships must reside within thon, Casino 2014) year whom approached the HVCA with ideas for rejuve- boundaries of Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch.  Committees (Hidden Green Playground, Building nation projects. Kaiya 14 403-805-1446 Yes Includes two adults and children in the residence. Safer Communities, ‘NeighbourWoods’ Tree Planting Kalena 14 587-225-1814 Yes The rst was initiated by Barry Redman who was inter- • Regular Membership must provide adult ID with Program, Community Clean-up) ested in cleaning and rejuvenation the Horses at Hid- Katelyn 13 403-374-0415 Yes current address at the Annual General Meeting to vote.  Join our Board of Directors! There are many den Ranch Boulevard and Hidden Valley Drive, and Valid January through December volunteer Board positions to choose from. Katelyn 15 587-353-0054 No the wooden structure around them. Barry got three Associate Membership - $30 (Non-voting) I consent to accepting emails from HVCA quotes for the structure repair and painting and found Katherine 14 587-580-9075 Yes • Non-voting Associate Memberships are available for Do you like helping and meeting people? Are you good with residents living outside our boundaries. Valid January an ACAD artist willing to make the horses more realis- Madison 15 403-850-6001 Yes technology? Can you maintain equipment and machines? through December tic. In with the quote for the structure painting was the Do you enjoy sports? Want to keep Hidden Valley /Hanson Ranch a project of painting the letters on the Rock at the 14th Mariah 17 403-973-3008 Yes nice place to live in? VOLUNTEER AS A COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER Street entrance. This painting will be done by mid-July. For DETAILS and to JOIN, visit: www.hiddenhut.org Maya 16 403-226-7023 Yes The Community Association will be paying this from a TODAY! Phaedra 15 587-229-2692 Yes  special Rejuvenation fund we put in our budget for this To obtain your membership please visit year. Barry has since joined the board of directors for the Sarah 12 403-275-4708 Yes www.hiddenhut.org OR MAIL this form with HCVA with the title of Director of Building and Develop- $30.00 payment to: Ty 16 403-295-6065 Yes ment. 10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, Calgary AB, T3A 4Z2 Calling All BABYSITTERS Calling All PARENTS Please make all cheques payable to: Hidden Valley The second project was initiated by Cindy Gibson to Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and Visit mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities fi nd available babysitters in Community Association (no abbreviation) paint the wood fence on the east side of the 14th Street you would like to babysit in. and around your community. Support from the Hidden Valley entrance (opposite the Rock). She called on neighbours Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked Family Name: ______when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the Community Association through: for volunteers to help her scrape and paint and called community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. Applicant’s Name: ______on the homeowners whose property those fences are  Liaison with City of Calgary representatives (Political Action) Spouse’s Name: ______on for permission to paint the side facing 14th. After  Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (Regular Membership) Address: ______scraping all the fences, they were painted. Everyone  Community Newsletter (Delivered through Canada Post) Postal Code: ______worked hard and despite the nearly 20-degree temper-  Community Activities (see Calendar of Activities) Email Address: ______atures they job was nished! The paint was paid for from  Sport Programs (Organized Teams, Field Rentals and Equipment) Resident Phone #: ______the same Rejuvenation fund.  Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance and Repair) Current Membership #: ______Honeybees can count, categorize similar objects Thank you so much to Barry and Cindy for taking on  Operating Costs (including Utilities, Inspections and Insurance like dogs or human faces, understand “same” and Once processed, you will received a membership these projects.  Community Sponsorship of #38 Simons Creek Scout Group EMAIL and Package (Mail) with a MEMBERSHIP CARD “di erent,” and di erentiate between shapes that  Plus many upcoming projects as needed in our neighbourhood! On behalf of the HVCA and residents of Hidden Valley/ Hansen Ranch are symmetrical and asymmetrical.

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NITANISAK Revitalisation Helping Your Children with DISTRICT By Katherine Evans Social and Emotional Skills for Kindergarten Girl Guides in the Summer When people are choosing a neighbourhood to live Age 5 is a “big” age as these kids are getting ready for Our units are still on hiatus for the summer. By the time this ar- in one of the many important factors they look at are school! Now we have to focus on getting ready for Kin- ticle is published (mid August) though, units will be starting to amenities. Playgrounds factor high on the list of what dergarten and learning new skills. think about start dates, and doing beginning-of-the-year start- people want in their neighbourhoods. Parents want safe up planning. and fun places for kids to play and gather. Grandparents Kindergarten is right around the corner and this is such Organized chaos a fun (yet stressful) time for kids. Here are some tips to like having a new park or favourite playground near One year-end activity all of our older units (Guides/Path nders/ (learning how to paddle help your child look forward to starting school. them to show their grandchildren. Those without chil- Trex) were able to participate in June was a Learn to Kayak night. for the very rst time ever) 1. Visit the school playground and have fun playing! dren like them as they know where the peel of laughter It was run by Aquabatics Calgary, a local kayaking/SUP/canoeing 2. Ask him/her to draw a picture of how they think the rst and excited children to watch out for when driving dur- out t experienced working with youth in a variety of settings. day will be. Answer any questions that they may have. ing the warmer months, will be. It is predictable. It works 3. Set up a goodbye and pick up plan. And stick to the The rst night was a bit of a bust – we only got out on the water for many people at di erent stages of life. Did you know plan as much as you can! for about a half hour before a MAJOR thunderstorm hit with Finally – they’re able to there are lists of the best playgrounds in the city? 4. Plan what they will wear on the rst day! thunder and lightning (the lightning forced us o of the water). raft together… 5. Walk your child to the door on the rst day. The second night was better though – they got a full hour on One of our local playgrounds is in desperate need of re- 6. Talk about the day after school is done. Ask if they re- the water after gearing up and having some land-based lessons. placement. The park is near 112 Hidden Park Way. The member something fun they did, or was there some- They were a bit chilled when they got out of the water, but all city has deemed it needs to be done immediately. Hid- thing important they learned. in all, a successful night. Calgary weather – always changing, den Valley Community Association in conjunction with 7. Listen to their feelings and respond with kindness especially in June! the City of Calgary will be working to get this done as and concern. Showing empathy is important! soon as possible and is in need of help from local resi- The best part of the whole night was watching the girls paddle The Calgary NW ECD Coalitions consist of three coali- under the large water fountain in the middle of the lake - you dents, community members, and businesses. There are tions who have joined forces with parents, community could hear their screams and laughter across the lake! BTW, a number of ways you can help: members, organizations and professionals, who are all it was their choice to go under/through the fountain. I think - Join our playground committee to help with the plan- working together to better the lives of young children there were some lifelong kayakers made that night. Great to ning and fundraising, and their families. We work hard to support ve impor- see youth heading out onto the water. The next step – trying - Volunteer to help raise funds, tant developmental areas for children – Social Compe- some water with a bit of a current and some waves, perhaps - Inform your neighbours about the need for a revital- tence, Emotional Maturity, Language & Thinking Skills, in September. ised playground, Physical Health & Well-being, and Communication Skills - Donate to help our playground be the best we can Here’s to another great year in Guiding! & General Knowledge. We are always looking for inter- provide for our kids; any amount would be graciously ested parties to join our coalitions. appreciated.

Remember those long summer days spent on your Don’t miss-out on Indoor Soccer! bike going to the local parks and playground as a kid? The favourite slide or swings you played on, spending U6, U8, U10, U12 This is your reminder that the deadline for registration your entire school break soaring higher than all of your We are geared up to have a fantastic Indoor Soccer Sea- is August 21. Please go to our website, www.hiddenhut. friends? son and we want to make sure that none of our kids miss org, click on Sports, then click Indoor Soccer and you will Help us give your kids those memories too. Biting a wooden spoon out on the chance to play! Did you know we are one of nd information and a link to registration. We are excited whilst chopping an the only communities in Calgary that o ers a local pro- to be partnered with SoccerTech this year and believe Contact [email protected] to volunteer or do- onion will stop your gram that allows kids to play close to home? that their technical training and experience will really nate today. support our coaches and players. eyes from watering.

18 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 1 9 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES Councillor, Ward 4 MLA Calgary-Foothills Sean Chu Prasad Panda 403-268-3727 Suite 104, 3604 – 52 Ave NW [email protected] Calgary, AB T2L 1V9 403-288-4453 www.calgary.ca/ward4 [email protected] Eligible Entrepreneur Dear Ward 4 Residents, As soon as the Legislature rose for summer recess in Our 6’1, fit and handsome Fire pit regulations help create good neighbour early June, I put my walking shoes on and visited more bachelor is a catch. Driven, well relationships than half the homes in Calgary-Foothills. At the doors, educated and down-to-earth, When you ask Calgarians what they love about this city, many constituents, including Albertans formerly from this dynamic, well traveled and the answer is often “the people”. While most of us do our British Columbia and Saskatchewan, were adamant that successful entrepreneur enjoys 5 Spelling Tips for Summer best to be good neighbours, sometimes we need a little we need to change the government at the next elec- life with a very flexible schedule. guidance to do the right thing. That’s where the Com- Summer’s for slowing down, but not for shutting down! tion for the sake of the long-term prosperity of Alberta. I He loves outdoor sporting munity Standards Bylaw comes in. agree and that’s why I’m committed to making sure the activities, staying fit, and spending We want to keep our kids sharp, ready, and excited for Did you know that the Community Standarads Bylaw unity agreement between the Wildrose and PC parties time with family and friends. the new school year. Here are ve spelling tips you can do with your kids to improve their spelling skills this lays out the requirements for using backyard wood- becomes a reality. The vast majority of Albertans want He is looking for a very pretty, slim, summer. Remember, all language arts skills – reading, burning re pits? The regulations for re pits include: a single, big tent, conservative option on the ballot for feminine, smart, 5’5”+, activity writing, listening, and speaking – are related. When • Using a mesh screen or spark guard to reduce the next election. loving lady (age 28-38) who wants spread of embers and sparks to build a family. you read, write, speak, and listen with your child, you’re At the doors, I heard concerns about the growing debt strengthening those spelling skills. Try incorporating • Extinguishing the  ame by midnight on weekdays and in Alberta. The province ended 2016-17 with a $10.8 bil- 1 a.m. on weekends Contact in confidence (fees paid by client) these ve great spelling game ideas into your child’s lion de cit, $263 million higher than estimated in Bud- • Restricting the height of the  ame to one metre [email protected] summer routine and watch their spelling skills improve get 2016. The NDP’s borrowing binge has left Alberta on • Building a re pit within maximum size limits divinematchmaking.com | 403-456-4870 by leaps and bounds! track to be more than $90 billion in debt by the end of • Listing materials that cannot be burned 2020, according to the latest estimates from credit rat- 1. Do a scavenger hunt. Find items that begin with a • Ensuring the re pit is at least two metres from other certain letter. First to nd ten items wins an extra ten structures and is not under a tree or overhanging ing agency, Standard & Poor’s. minutes of bedtime story reading. Bedtime reading branches I also heard complaints about the Calgary Green Line. is precious. • Ensuring you have a means of extinguishing the re on North Central Calgarians are not getting the much- 2. Be an artist. With your children, draw or cut out pic- hand and that you put it out before you leave it unat- needed rapid transit on time or as advertised. Wildrose tures of people, items, and events that start with a cer- tended supports the Green Line, but Calgarians need to know tain letter. Be creative and exaggerated for emphasis Fines for unsafe res and burning prohibited materials why the cost of tunneling under the downtown was not FYI - Great News Publishing and vocabulary-building. “F is for reworks, shing, have recently been increased, so it pays to understand factored in right from the start. Transportation Minister frolicking, fast footraces, freedom, fresh fruit, family, Chooses to Forge Ahead During the bylaw. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/ repits. Brian Mason needs to ensure that provincial tax payers All Economic Downturns. friends, and elds full of  awless  owers.” Exhibit these If you have a concern or complaint about re pits, call 311. are not left on the hook for cost overruns. We were prom- pictures for the whole family to appreciate. ised 46 km of track for $4.6 billion, now we are only get- 2017 Election Ward Boundary Changes If You Feel the Same Let’s Talk. 3. Play word games in the car. Kids really don’t need to ting 21 km. Solutions need to be found to get the entire In October, Calgarians will vote to elect their Mayor, Coun- be in front of a screen all the time. For each ve min- length built. utes on a ride, spot as many items as you can that be- cillors and School Board Trustees. During the 2017 Munic- 403-263-3044 As Calgary takes the traditional summer pause to hon- gin with a certain letter. Make a list. After ve minutes, ipal Election, new ward boundaries will come into e ect, which could change who the candidates are on your bal- our our agriculture industry with the , change the letter. lot and your voting station location. A total of 58 com- I turn to the crop report in the Western Producer to see 4. Keep a summer journal. Writing helps spelling like no munities were impacted by the ward boundary changes. how that other bright light in the Alberta economy is other activity. If you are in a community that has changed wards, you doing. While 78% of crops were rated good to excellent, 5. Have a pen pal. Kids love getting mail. Snail mail is will be voting in a di erent ward than the last municipal this number is expected to drop a little and be closer to more fun than email, and it gives your children some- election. It is important that you check your ward so that the 5-year average of 73%. It seems Alberta is getting thing to look forward to! you know what candidates are running in your ward and too much moisture up north and not enough moisture Remember, summer is the perfect time to relax, but it’s where to nd your designated voting station. To check in the south. also important to keep your kids on track. There is no your ward, visit www.electionscalgary.ca, or call the Elec- tions & Census O ce at 403-476-4100 (Option 2). As you hit the road for vacations this summer, please reason to be bored this summer when there are endless, drive carefully out there. Please visit my Facebook page fun and educational spelling activities. Enjoy! Have an AweSome Summer! @PrasadPandayyc for updates or follow me on Twitter.

20 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 2 1 MLA Calgary - Northern Hills Jamie Kleinsteuber 104, 200 Country Hills Landing NW Calgary, AB, Canada T3K 5P3 403.274.1931 403.275.8421 [email protected]

Stampede Pancake Breakfast 2017 Research shows supervised consumption services do I would like to begin by thanking all the sta at VIVO, not increase drug use or criminal activity, however, and volunteers that helped make the Annual VIVO / they do save lives and all levels of government have MLA Stampede Breakfast such a success. This year was acknowledged that a coordinated and integrated ap- Canada’s 150 Birthday and I’m glad that so many people proach to addiction is key. cont’d from came out to celebrate! Biking Hidden Valley/Hanson Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, including July 2017 Opioid Emergency Response Commission fentanyl. Ranch Area Pathways pathways article Back in June, the Alberta government announced the next steps in our coordinated approach to addressing Naloxone Kits are available free of charge at walk-in the opioid crisis in our province. The plan is supported clinics and pharmacies across Alberta – and you can Within Hidden Valley, in my opinion, there are limited to brave the bridge over Stoney Trail on Shaganappi Trail by a $30-million commitment from Alberta Health pick one up without an ID or prescription. If you’re con- ‘pathways’ – it’s more of a mixture of pathways and side- - as there is no sidewalk on this bridge! I suggest park- Services and will pave the way to reduce the harm, cerned about your own or someone else’s drug use, walks. For a shorter walk, try the pathway near Hidden ing your car in Sherwood (dots), along Sherwood Blvd overdoses and death associated with opioids in our please call Health Link at 811 or the Addiction Help Line Valley Lake. If you cross the road at 7-11 (the 7-11 is at near Sherwood Way (I believe there’s a parking lot in the province. at 1-866-332-2322. the terminus of 14 St), you can walk along Hidden Valley green space near the rst dot), or at the end of Sherwood Heights, and either take the rst access to your right, or Rise (dot that’s further south). Just know that if you do Through the Opioid Emergency Response Regulation, Your MLA, keep going to the end of this road. There is a pathway decide to walk all the way up to Beacon Hill, it’s quite the under the Public Health Act, our government is creat- Jamie Kleinsteuber with a playground at the south end of the lake. You’re not climb – the triangle is where it starts to get steeper. This ing the Minister’s Opioid Emergency Response Com- encouraged to go in the water – it isn’t really a ‘lake’ per pathway is part of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway http:// mission to support the Ministry of Health in addressing se, more like a pond with lots of ducks and birds. www.parksfdn.com/greenway/ the opioid crisis. The new Emergency Response Regu- lation gives the Health Minister greater powers such as Another option for walking/biking/running in the Hid- If you want more information on pathways, visit https:// expanding the authority to administer injectable nal- den Valley/Hanson Ranch area is to make the trip up to maps.calgary.ca/PathwaysandBikeways/ oxone to people beyond emergency responders, give 2 6 5 3 Beacon Hill shopping area. The hardest part is getting direction to addiction services and acute care services ~Karla W across Stoney Trail on Shaganappi Trail. If you don’t want operated by Alberta Health Services to adopt opioid re- 3 4 7 6 lated protocols.

Further to this, Alberta Health Services submitted an 8 1 2 application to the federal government with a proposal to provide supervised consumption services at a health 6 9 1 facility in Calgary’s central core. 8 4 1 2 The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Center has been iden- ti ed as a potential site for supervised consumption 5 1 3 services because it provides a range of wrap-around The east coast of Canada was settled by Vikings supports, including opioid dependency treatment and 6 5 9 around the year A.D. 1000. Archaeological evidence a needle-distribution program. of a settlement has been found at L’anse aux Supervised consumption sites give people the option to 7 5 6 9 use drugs in a monitored, clean environment to reduce Meadows, Newfoundland. harm from substance use, while o ering additional ser- 3 1 7 5 vices such as counselling, social work and opioid depen- dency treatment. FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 26

22 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 2 3 Calgary Nose Hill Hon. Michelle Rempel, MP 201-1318 Centre Street NE, BUSINESS Calgary, AB, T2E 2R7 403-216-7777 CLASSIFIEDS [email protected] www.michellerempel.ca For business classi ed ad rates call Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected]

Calgary Nose Hill Canada 150 Award Do you know someone who has made a signi cant dif- HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Clinicair is the lead- ference in our community? ing provider of Indoor Air Quality and Medical Grade Duct Cleaning services in Canada. We are looking for In celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, I am a dealer in Calgary to represent our growing company. proud to announce the Calgary Nose Hill Canada 150 We o er a royalty free business. Clinicair supplies you Awards to recognize residents who work tirelessly to with the latest technology, and training. Call Craig: make our community a great place to live. Nominations 1-416-277-6067. News from the for this recognition are open to deserving individuals in- cluding teachers, artists, athletes, researchers, coaches, NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media- Friends of entrepreneurs, emergency responders, community vol- tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and unteers, and anyone who makes a contribution to our con ict coaching service that can help you resolve community. problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be Nose Hill If you know someone who is deserving of this award, neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403- by Anne Burke please nominate them for consideration. Nominations 269-2707. will be reviewed by an independent volunteer panel who will recommend recipients. To respect the privacy NORTHWEST ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER: A ordable The O -Leash Ambassador Pilot Program was funded The program aligns with Calgary City Council Priorities of nominees, we will be keeping nominations con den- and professional installations/repairs. Install/repair through the Council Innovation Fund, in 2013; there from Action Plan 2015-2018, including N12: Promote tial and request that nominators do the same. Please lights, ceiling fans, switches and outlets, garage sub- was a recent report on the overall outcomes and ex- and strengthen community standards through fa- note that to be eligible, a nominee must be an individu- panel, hot tubs, noisy bathroom fans, OTR microwave/ penditures. The launch was in Egerts and Bowmont, cilitated compliance. Ambassador e orts increase the al who resides, or has volunteered, within the boundar- hood fans. Renos and basement developments. Plumb- and then the program was o ered to parks across the public’s adherence to bylaws and allow another mecha- ies of the Calgary Nose Hill electoral district. ing: toilets/sinks/faucets, garburator and dishwasher city, including Nose Hill. The program is expanding to nism to gather information about parks maintenance installs. Licensed, certi ed, insured. 19-year resident of all quadrants of the city and ambassadors are needed concerns and areas needing further investigation from The deadline to submit nominations is August 31, city-wide. If you are interested in volunteering, please Community Peace O cers. Additionally, this program 2017. All nominations must be emailed to: Michelle. Hidden Valley N.W. http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/nick- register online at www.calgary.ca or call 3-1-1. aligns with the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, spe- [email protected]. For more details on the nomina- dabrensky/8/1b1/7b5/. Call/text Nick 403-471-5553 or ci cally around owners having control of their dogs tion process, eligibility and to download the Nomina- [email protected]. “Bryan Baeumler Approved”. Over 200 volunteers act as positive role models, and ensuring their dogs’ waste is picked up. tion Form, please visit: http://www.michellerempel.ca/ promoting responsible pet ownership, positive pet- canada_150_awards. HAPPY MAID HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE: Are you interactions and safety, in o leash-parks and at The Priorities and Finance Committee approved looking for a cleaning company you can trust? Not community events. Community associations have $75,000 to pilot the program. The budget spending only quality cleaning, we o er security you can trust. requested that Ambassadors educate residents about for 2013-2016 can be found in the report on volunteer, We o er weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and construction behaviour concerns and volunteers will initiate small program, special event, and training expenses. Overall, cleaning. Phone now 403-807-0909. events such as park cleanups. the main items were: jackets, backpacks, nametags; pet waste bags, meeting supplies, signs; rental of fence and THE GUTTER DOCTOR! We install, x and clean eaves- Ambassadors are active in 151 o -leash parks through- audio-visual for Dog Recall and Working Dog events; troughs and downspouts. We also install and x fascia, out the city and volunteer recruitment is ongoing. There pay for trainers and pet rst-aid courses. This does not so t, drip-edge, siding, roo ng, cladding. Over 20,000 is an o -leash park near you. For example, there was a include sta support time. As a result of its success, the happy customers since 2003! Insured and guaranteed P.U.P.P.Y event from noon to 3 p.m. July 15 - Nose Hill program will continue into 2018. Calgary Community work with references. We take pride in doing a good job. Park (Edgemont entrance to o -leash area), Edgemont Standards (CCS) will bring forward this program for fur- A+ rated BBB Member. 2017 Consumer’s Choice Award Blvd. and Shaganappi Tr. N.W. ther resources as part of the Business Plan and Budget Winner. www.gutterdoctor.ca 403-714-0711. Cycle for 2019-2022.

24 AUGUST 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HIDDEN VALLEY/HANSON RANCH I AUGUST 2017 2 5 COMMUNITY Huntington Hills ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 8 4 1 9 6 5 3 7 Deadline – 1st of each month for Skating Club the next month’s publication 1 5 3 2 4 7 6 8 9 Programs run out of the Contact [email protected] Huntington Hills Community  Free announcements: lost/found, household items for 6 7 9 3 5 8 1 2 4 Centre and VIVO sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.  Forty word limit 3 4 6 8 2 5 7 9 1 PRACTICE ENGLISH: Make friends and have fun at a New Friends and Neighbourhood Group! Free, no im- 7 9 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 migration requirements and no minimum English. Free childcare. Visit www.ciwa-online.com or contact Debra 5 1 2 6 7 9 3 4 8 Colley at [email protected], 403-444-1752.

RELIVE CALGARY’S VIBRANT HISTORY: with Chi- 4 6 5 9 1 3 8 7 2 nook Country Historical Society during the 27th annual Historic Calgary Week. From July 28th- Aug 8 2 7 5 6 4 9 1 3 11th get to know people’s stories while visiting his- toric sites in the Calgary area. 9 3 1 7 8 2 4 6 5

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