march 2017 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,400 HOUSEHOLDS
your canyon meadows Bringing CANYON MEADOWS Residents Together Contents
5 “kitten” around in canyon meadows
8 friends of fish creek events
10 st. gerard school
11 blackfoot district guides
13 mla richard gotfried’s report
15 my Babysitter list
17 councillor diane colley-urquhart’s report
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CANYON MEADOWS I FEBRUARY 2017 3 “Kitten” Around in Canyon Meadows
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6 m ar c h 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CANYON MEADOWS I m ar c h 2017 7 like to ensure the proper management and distribution of the funds you leave behind? Join Emma Hamilton, lawyer in the Wills & Estates group of McLeod Law LLP; CALGARY TAX SERVICES Stuart Reid, Chief Development Officer Kids Cancer #17, 1215 Lake Sylvan Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3Z5 Care Foundation of Alberta; and Bob Morrin, Friends of Fish Creek Board Member to learn about the benefits 403-225-8822 of estate planning and leaving a legacy. For more Hate the hassle of filing taxes? • Starting a business? • Need advice? • Need a NEW tax accountant? information or to register visit www.friendsoffishcreek. Does your current accountant REALLY understand your needs and talk your lingo? org/estate-2 March in Fish Creek Uncharted: A Photographic Wildflower and Book th CALGARY TAX SERVICES is a locally owned and operated company 25 Anniversary Brick Pathway Evening with Graeme Connell th providing over 25 years of professional expertise and experience in both 2017 see us celebrate the 25 anniversary of the Thursday, March 23. 7:00 – 8:00 pm at the Fish Creek PERSONAL & BUSINESS tax services. founding of the Friends of Fish Creek. As part of our Environmental Learning Centre • We care about our clients and we care about their businesses. celebration we are offering the opportunity to be part Presented by Graeme and Lois Connell of our 25th Anniversary Legacy Brick Pathway program. • Our clients enjoy a friendly atmosphere where they feel welcome in an office that provides the best professional service possible. We will be replacing the pathway to the front door of Calgary author Graeme Connell’s novel “Uncharted,” the Cookhouse with a special brick pathway consisting centres on Fish Creek Provincial Park and the Rocky BUSINESS SERVICES PERSONAL TAX SERVICES OUR COMPANY Mountains. In this novel, the main character, Brewster, New Business Start Up FREE Consultation Personal tax filing Courteous, friendly service of bricks bearing dedications or messages from donors. Incorporations Review for maximum return Professional, Experienced Filers This is a great opportunity to leave a legacy in the park has lost his wife and his reason to live – then, with help Bookkeeping Personal Tax Planning 10% Discount for Senior Citizens (65+) & Corporate Tax Returns Annual Reminders for a loved one or to show support for the work the from a profoundly deaf woman and a family facing NEW clients first year personal tax filing Friends do toward the sustainability and enjoyment of difficult times, his life finds new meaning through Payroll & GST First come service Fish Creek Provincial Park. Engrave a brick with your wildflowers and a botanical project in Fish Creek. It is personal message. For more information contact the a truly uplifting story for anyone who has experienced Located in Bonavista near South Centre Mall • FREE PARKING (Take Acadia Drive south off Anderson Road) Friends of Fish Creek or visit www.friendsoffishcreek. deep loss and found solace in nature. To register visit org/brick www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/uncharted Leave a Legacy for Cherished Green Spaces and Wayne’s Wonderful Winter Walk Healthy Families Saturday, March 11 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free Public Information Session Join dedicated volunteer, retired park planner, and Saturday, March 4, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Fish Creek founding member of the Friends of Fish Creek, Wayne Environmental Learning Centre Meikle for a wintery walk along the banks of Fish Creek. Considering the Friends of Fish Creek in your legal will Wayne’s Wonderful Winter Walk provides an amazing or through other philanthropic means is one of the opportunity for families to visit the park in the winter best ways to ensure that future generations will enjoy and learn about the history of this area! To register or for this breathtaking natural area as much as you and your more information visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/ family do. Remembering family in your will is most programs/other-tours FREE ESTIMATES likely an important part of your final wishes, but do you WCB insured licensed Spring Birding Course Starts Monday, April 3 have questions about planning your estate? Would you Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert, Landscaping design & construction • Stone Patios this course will help you to identify the newly arriving Decks • Fences • Irrigation • Retaining walls • migrant birds, and allow you to become familiar with the valuable bird habitat near you. The course will take Outdoor lighting • Outdoor kitchen • Custom work place outdoors in Fish Creek Provincial Park and other natural areas within Calgary. As a fundraiser for the Friends of Fish Creek, volunteer instructor and lifelong naturalist Gus Yaki and other knowledgeable and Now until the end of April, experienced instructors will once again conduct these courses. RECEIVE 10% OFF BOOKINGS! Registration Required and fees apply. To Register and for course times visit: www.friendsoffishcreek.org/ programs/birding-course Alex Staub • www.livingearthlandscapes.ca • 403 617 3225 • [email protected]
8 m ar c h 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CANYON MEADOWS I m ar c h 2017 9 in & around PAP tests - BREAST exams - Early Prenatal Care calgary blackfoot district Happy St. Patrick’s Day! EMS – Burns and Scalds Spring is just around the corner and our Sparks, Alberta Health Services, EMS continue to respond to Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders & Rangers will be selling emergencies each year where a young child has sus- yummy sandwich Girl Guide cookies beginning the last tained severe burns or scalds. These incidents often occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes week of March and first week of April. Look for us in · STI testing, Contraception, Prenatal Care. include a child accidentally tipping hot liquids onto your neighborhood or at a local retail location. They are only $5.00 a box and support our many activities. · Our women’s clinic provides a safe informative themselves, touching hot surfaces (stoves), or making environment for sexual and reproductive health contact with electrical outlets. Fortunately, incidents Blackfoot District held a super roller skating event at exams. Female physicians only. such as these can be avoided by taking preventative Lloyd’s! Everyone enjoyed themselves with laps around · Welcome to Dr. Laura Huber who is now measures. the rink and dancing to the hokey-pokey! accepting patients in her family practice. Degrees of burn The Spark units will be attending STEM (Science, Tech- Evening and Saturday appointments available. • 1°: Affects only the top layers of the skin; appears red nology, Engineering & Math) Day, completing “Canada Call (403) 254-2030 to book an appointment. like a sun burn; discomfort is generally tolerable; Visit our website at www.thesundanceclinic.com • 2°: Deeper and much more painful than 1°burns; bro- 150” challenge, have a visit from a GG music trainer and ken skin or blisters commonly develop; be visiting a vet. • 3°: Severe: the deepest layers of skin and tissue are in- FAMILY PRACTICE – SPECIALTY CLINICS – BABY CLINIC – SOUTH CALGARY PAP CLINIC jured; may appear charred or leathery. The Brownie units went to Brownie Academy at Camp South Calgary Health Centre Building First Aid for burns Jubilee, are having a movie night, visiting the library • Skin may continue to burn if not aggressively cooled. and learning about the weather and our feathered Immediately douse burns with large amounts of cold friends. water. • Cover the burn with a sterile dressing, or at least clean The Guide units will be busy with camping, snowshoe- material to protect infection; ing, rock climbing and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations McLAWS LAW • Over the counter medications may be used for pain. and cookie selling in March. Adhere to directions given on the label; The Pathfinder & Ranger units had a baking contest, ESTATE PROBATE • Seek further medical attention, as required. WILLS are going bowling, cross country skiing, will be attend- POWERS OF ATTORNEY Prevention of burns ing Calgary Area spring Pathfinder/Ranger camp and If you have any questions regarding Guiding or registra- PERSONAL DIRECTIVES • Check the temperature of your hot water tank. Tem- going to Alberta Girl’s Parliament in Edmonton. tion please call Calgary Area Girl Guides at 403-283-8348 peratures as high as 60°C / 140°F will scald a child in or email [email protected]. Experienced, cost effective just seconds; Guiding is a great place to build new friendships and and practical advice, representation • Use placemats instead of tablecloths. Tablecloths can experience new challenges. Why not give us a try. Girl Greatness Starts Here! and counsel to meet be yanked downward causing hot drinks, or food to your legal needs spill on a child; • Turn pot handles to the back of the stove and ensure Insurance Disputes - Small Business SAFETYSYNC cords from kettles, slow cookers, and other electrical ONLINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Employment Issues - General Litigation PLUMBER appliances cannot be reached; “An effective health and safety PLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs • Avoid picking up a child while holding any hot liquids; management system can help prevent Peter B. McLaws losses, reduce costs and provide Small Company • Ensure electrical outlets are made secure by installing evidence of due diligence.” Low Overhead, Great Rates commercially available safety devices which prohibit Enform IRP 9 (Revised) Barrister & Solicitor Sewer and Drain Cleaning access; safetysync.com Free Estimates & Advice (403) 710-3712 • Keep children away from areas where appliances are in 403.668.6402 Hot Water Tank Specials www.mclawslaw.cca use (kettles, irons, hot stoves). If you require immediate medical attention, call 9-1-1 Call Bob: 403.257.3465 / 403.461.3490
10 m ar c h 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CANYON MEADOWS I m ar c h 2017 11 MLA Calgary - Fish Creek ways to give back, in a manner appropriate to your cir- Richard Gotfried cumstances, to the community in which you live! Bay 7, 1215 Lake Sylvan Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Constituency week will be the last week of March (27th Canada T2J 3Z5 • Ph: (403) 278-4444 – 31st) and for most of this week, I will be in Calgary. F: (403) 278-7875 calgary.fishcreek@assembly. I expect that the Budget will come down around this ab.ca www.richardgotfried.ca • @GotfriedMLA time, so we should have lots to talk about before and af- facebook.com/RichardGotfried4FishCreek LANDSCAPING ter. As I will be in Budget consultations with our caucus CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED team early in the session, I will be hosting my regular Spring is right around the corner and as the days get MLA Café on March 11, 10:00 – 12:00 noon at my Office. We specialize in all longer and the weather gets warmer, I am renewed Please join me! forms of landscape by a sense of cautious optimism. Legislative Session is 50%OFF and Construction scheduled to start March 2, which is a late start date, As I have been very outspoken in my criticism of the Hi Lites · Custom Decks hence Budget and Policy deliberations will undoubt- Carbon Tax, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts · Fences edly keep my PC Caucus colleagues and I very busy in on rebates and energy efficiency initiatives (or lack · Retaining Walls standing up for the best interests of Albertans. Follow thereof), how it has impacted your business or house- 75%OFF · Irrigation key issues and activities of the session on my Facebook hold bottom line, and your ability to adjust consump- 2” horizontal wood/fauxwood · Stamped and LIMITED TIME OFFER. page or Twitter feed. tion levels in response to rising costs. The carbon pricing Exposed Concrete discussion is far from over and as always your feedback CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS ON ALL OTHER PRODUCTS · Affordable Custom Much will change on the political landscape in Alberta helps me to represent you more effectively. Landscape Plans over the next few months. Both the PC and Liberal Party · Bulk Topsoil Deliveries will have new leaders. In addition, the Wildrose Party Let’s all hope for a slow, gentle thaw and plentiful sun- · Through Tip Top Soil shine to bring us into the new spring season! As always, PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR AN EXTRA 5% OFF has agreed to consider unity talks with the PC party. Regardless of your political leanings and affiliations I please do not hesitate to contact my office if you require would encourage you to be aware of the changes oc- assistance. GOT A PLAN? curring, and if you are interested, to also get involved. AFFORDABLE CUSTOM LANDSCAPE PLANS Understanding the scope and vision of Alberta’s politi- RBC Dominion Securities Inc. cal parties is an important element in our Westminster parliamentary style of governance. Voting and being an informed voter is critical to democratic success. Know- ing who the local candidates are, who the leaders of the various political parties are, and what their policy platforms are, all matter on voting day and provide a window into how each party will act if they form gov- ernment. As I remind myself, and continue to tell my children, do your homework. Looking to BuiLd & Retain a PRoductive, Motivated WoRkfoRce? On a lighter note, volunteers definitely represent the life RBC Group Advantage is a comprehensive program designed to help blood of any community. This month’s spotlight is on business owners meet their employees’ financial needs by providing:
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Please text to RENOVATION/DEVELOPMENT: Complete interior and “Showering you with great service.” with the latest technology, and training. Call Craig: hold a spot for your child. More info call/text Kaura at exterior general contracting services. Kitchens, baths, 1-416-277-6067. 403-809-1930 or visit www.yogabears.ca. BRYAN’S PLUMBING, GAS FITTING: Master plumber, basements, media rooms, home offices, decking, fenc- gasfitter, 30 years of experience. Fully licensed and NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation es, garages. Free estimates, references, warranty. J.D. insured. Repairs, renovations, faucet replacements Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and con- Meyer Construction Ltd. Phone: 403-251-9023 or Cell: and hot water tanks (great prices). Poly B replacement, flict coaching service that can help you resolve problems 403-831-4645. free estimates, free advice. Call Bryan 403-560-6547 or and restore peace! 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14 m ar c h 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CANYON MEADOWS I m ar c h 2017 1 5 FP Councillor Colley‐Urquhart
Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart With the current economic challenges many are facing, it is as important as ever to stay connected to what is happening in our City. The City of Calgary offers an abundance of excellent services available to you and your family. I wanted to pull all of these resources together in one place just for you. By visiting CouncillorDiane.ca/OnlineGuide, I invite you to learn more about this remarkable City, share your feedback, connect to City services, give your time to a worthy cause, join your Community Association, help your neighbours, and discover the amazing amenities our City has to offer! I hope that this Online Guide will provide you with a gateway FP Councillorto being Colley informed‐Urquhart about what is available to you. I absolutely love this City and all that it offers to my constituents. Calgary Woodcreek Lions Club Christmas Hampers Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart Update With the current economic challenges many are facing, it is as I donated $2,500 from my Community Fund this past important as ever to stay connected to what is happening in our December to the Calgary Woodcreek Lions Club. The City. The City of Calgary offers an abundance of excellent Lions Club members do such fantastic in Calgary. My services available to you and your family. I wanted to pull all of these resources together in one place just for you. Dad was a founding member of the Lions Club in Oyen Email: [email protected] many years ago, so I have a real soft spot for the Lions. By visiting CouncillorDiane.ca/OnlineGuide, I invite you to Phone: 403.268.1624 My donation in part, made it possible to add an learn more about this remarkable City, share your feedback, Twitter / Instagram: @BigRedYYC additional eight-member family to the list of Christmas connect to City services, give your time to a worthy cause, join Hamper recipients. All the families for whom the Club your Community Association, help your neighbours, and FB: Facebook.com/dianecu discover the amazing amenities our City has to offer! provided hampers for have been extremely grateful and Website: CouncillorDiane.ca were able to enjoy Christmas with their loved ones. I hope that this Online Guide will provide you with a gateway to being informed about what is available to you. I absolutely I had fun gift-wrapping alongside my buddies at the love this City and all that it offers to my constituents. Woodcreek Lions Club for the Christmas Hampers. 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Group helpedGovernment-Assisted raise $42,000, which Refugees we are (GAR also )responsible who came to for Canada allocating with theand help distributing. of the federal We government’s are all very proudresponse feedback,to the Syrian refugee connect crisis. to City services, give your time to a The Syrian family I was a part of sponsoring, arrived in Calgary last October to begin their new life in Canada. The Mission Statement for our Group is, “We will sup- worthyOur group was cause,able to rent a joinhome for your them to Communitymove into and also raise Association,enough money to fully support help the yourfamily of threeneighbours, for one year. and discover the amazing amenities port Syrians in their first year of living in Canada by ap- The Mission Statement for our Group is, “We will support Syrians in their first year of living in Canada by ourappropriately City allocating has to funds offer! held by CCIS on the family`s behalf. We will be assisting in other ways if propriately allocating funds held by CCIS on the family’s possible, with the hope and intent to help the family integrate into the Canadian and Calgary communities, and to function independently.” behalf. We will be assisting in other ways if possible, IIn hopepartnering with that CCIS, this they are Online assisting the Guidefamily with all will available provide Canadian government you with programs, a but they will look to our Sponsoring Group to assist the family with their daily living needs and integration. Our with the hope and intent to help the family integrate gatewayGroup helped raise to $42,000, being which weinformed are also responsible about for allocating what and distributing. is available We are all very to proud into the Canadian and Calgary communities, and to you. I absolutely love this City and all that it offers to my function independently.” constituents. In partnering with CCIS, they are assisting the fam- Calgary Woodcreek Lions Club Christmas Hampers ily with all available Canadian government programs, Update but they will look to our Sponsoring Group to assist I donated $2,500 from my Community Fund this past the family with their daily living needs and integration. December to the Calgary Woodcreek Lions Club. The Our Group helped raise $42,000, which we are also re- Lions Club members do such fantastic in Calgary. My sponsible for allocating and distributing. We are all very Dad was a founding member of the Lions Club in Oyen proud that our combined efforts have assisted a family many years ago, so I have a real soft spot for the Lions. coming from war-torn Aleppo to live in a safe, caring My donation in part, made it possible to add an ad- community while continuing to build a successful life ditional eight-member family to the list of Christmas in Calgary. Hamper recipients. All the families for whom the Club provided hampers for have been extremely grateful and were able to enjoy Christmas with their loved ones. I had fun gift-wrapping alongside my buddies at the ALBERTA EFILE INC. Woodcreek Lions Club for the Christmas Hampers. I PersonalPersonal and and Corporate Corporate Taxes Tax Preparation Preparation thoroughly enjoyed the time spent doing so, and I am Kelly Baskin truly inspired by the Club. Thank you for having me and 9620 Elbow Dr. SW Ste 19G Ph: 403-255-6421 9620 Elbow Dr. SW Ste 19G Ph: 403-255-6421 for putting me to work with the ribbons and wrapping Calgary, AB T2VCalgary, 1M2 AB T2V 1M2 Fax: 403-258-1390Fax: 403-258-1390 paper! 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