COUGAR RIDGE October 2013 TIMES AAlsolso sservingerving WWestest SSpringsprings GGiftsifts ffromrom tthehe LLandand HHappyappy TThanksgiving!hanksgiving! EEastast PPaskapooaskapoo SSlopeslopes CCommitteeommittee COUGAR RIDGE TIMES OCTOBER 2013 3 COUGAR RIDGE In Our Community September 2012 TIMES Also serving West Springs CONTACTS East Paskapoo Prepare Your Dog West Springs Cougar Ridge Slopes for Halloween Community Association www.wscr.ca Committee If you are Phone: ...........................................403-770-8585 throwing a Mailing Address:................... Suite 138, Unit 406, Calgary City Council has been asked Halloween bash 917 - 85 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T3H 5Z9 to reactivate the East Paskapoo Slopes this year, keep Joint Advisory Committee, after your dog safe approval of a controversial plan to and happy with Elected Officials develop single family homes. a few simple Alderman: tricks from Trainer Julian Bronk from Richard Pootmans The Slopes are home to mammal PetSmart: 403-268-1646 • [email protected] and bird species, archaeological sites • Keep him on a leash or in a crate MLA: for buffalo jumps, as well as native while everyone arrives so he doesn't Alana DeLong vegetation. accidentally get out the door. 403-216-5400 • [email protected] • A blanket rule of “don't feed the MP: The committee will attempt to achieve dog” is probably your safest bet Rob Anders consensus and has the ability to make when guests come over. 403-292-6666 • [email protected] submissions on land use, outline plan • If your dog gets nervous around approval, and development permits. crowds and noise, it is best to fi nd a private room or crate to keep him in Suburban Journals Publishing However, its role is not to re-examine while you are entertaining. Using a Editor & Article Submissions: or debate the already approved Area "Thundershirt" can also calm down [email protected] Structure Plan (ASP). a nervous dog by applying gentle Submission deadlines for this monthly publication are the 10th of the month, prior to the distribution month. pressure to the body. There has been fl ooding and one of the • If he is a barker when the doorbell concerns about drainage is the Cougar rings, some pre-training will be Advertising Sales: Ridge Sewer Line. necessary. Pam: 403-880-1819 [email protected] The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month prior to the Although the terms of reference may - News Canada, www.petsmart.com distribution month. change, the original members are: This publication is published 12 times a year by Suburban Journals Publishing and delivered to residents by Canada • Landowners within the East Post. This publication is also available for pickup from local Paskapoo Slopes Area Structure retail outlets. Plan Please note: the information and opinions in this newsletter • Calgary Olympic Development are subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the Association (CODA) opinions of the publisher or editor. Content contained in • The East Springbank Community this publication may not be reproduced without the written consent of Suburban Journals Publishing. The information Association herein is believed accurate but not warranted so. Any • Edworthy Park Heritage Society advertisements, home businesses, babysitters and nannies, • Paskapoo Slopes Preservation or other parties listed in the Cougar Ridge Times should not be interpreted as recommendations or endorsements by the Society editor or the publisher. • Calgary West Alberta Special Places Committee • with City staff. - Anne Burke COUGAR RIDGE TIMES OCTOBER 2013 5 In Our City Signal Hill Calgary Connection Library Women’s English and Social Group: to meet friends and try new things. Improve your spoken English and meet Activities include survival training, • One Book, One Calgary: November new women in your neighbourhood trekking, marksmanship, military book club, The Book of Negroes by with the New Friends and marching, sports, leadership training, Lawrence Hill. Neighbourhood group program. Drop and more. Parade nights are held at • An Evening with Lawrence Hill: in at one of our weekly groups. There the Sir Arthur Currie Building on Nov. 8, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. at the is no cost. There are no immigration Thursdays from 6:20 pm. to 9:10 pm. Central Library. requirements and no minimum English with optional training on Sundays. • Q & A with Lawrence Hill: Nov. requirement. Free childcare for kids 6 Visit www.1292armycadets.ca or 10, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. months old to 6 years old. Visit www.1292cadetparentsociety.com to • Calgary Public Library’s 2013 www.ciwa-online.com/get-involved/ learn more. Writer in Residence is Barb ongoing-events for group locations and Howard: Oct. 3, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. times. For more information Free ESL Conversation Cafe: Tue. • Islamic History Month fi lm contact 403-444-1752 or Sep. 17 – Nov. 19, 10:00 am – screening: Oct. 5, 1:00 pm – 3:00 [email protected]. 11:30 am, at SCA Community Centre, pm. 277 Strathcona Dr. SW. All welcome! • Citizen Preparation Class: Oct. 19, Volunteer Calgary: Visit Drop in or join us every week. Contact 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca for Laura at 403-612-9949 or community. • Career Basics—Resume volunteer opportunities in Calgary. [email protected]. Development: Oct. 26, 2:00 pm – Offered by St. Martin's Anglican 4:00 pm. Global Festival Sale: Oct. 25, Church. • Computer Technology Coaching: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Oct. 26, Every Wed. to Dec. 18, 6:30 pm – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Oct. 27, Free Giggles for Tots: Song, rhyme 8:30 pm. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Woodcliff and playtime for tots and parents. Thu. United Church, 5010 Spruce Dr. S.W. Sep. 19 – Nov. 28, 10:30 am – 11:30 Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary. (south entrance to Edworthy Park). am. at the Community Room in West com for more information on these International Fair Trade marketplace Springs Co-op. 917-85 St. S.W. Drop programs. Registration is required for with wonderful handcrafted treasures. in or join us every week for early all programs unless otherwise noted. No admission cost. language learning and coffee. Contact Laura at 403-612-9949 or community. Kitchen Fires The Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary [email protected]. Presented by St. Home-Start Program is looking for Martin's Anglican Church. Focus of Fire volunteers: Volunteers visit a family home once a week to provide emotional Prevention Week and practical support by offering companionship and practical assistance. Fishy Business "Kitchen activity is the number one Help create a healthy community and Here's an insider cause of home fi res, so we need to meet a new family! Training, Police fi shing tip by Patrick warn and educate families,” says and Child Welfare checks are provided. Campeau, a pro Stephen Gamble, a fi re chief and For more information or to register angler with 27 years of experience: president of the Canadian Associa- as a volunteer, please contact Marion Always wear polarized glasses to tion of Fire Chiefs (CAFC). Pre- at 403-660-6809 or mpaulson@bgcc. help see what's underneath shallow venting kitchen fi res will be a focus ab.ca. water and to protect your eyes. during this year's Fire Prevention Week from October 6 to 12. 1292 Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal - News Canada, Canadians) Army Cadet Corps: Join - News Canada, www.safeathome.ca www.DiscoverBoating.ca us if you are 12 years or older, want COUGAR RIDGE TIMES OCTOBER 2013 7 In Our City Tickets, admission or registration may be required for events. Event details are believed correct as of Events In and Around Calgary press time but may change at any time. Calgary Gem and Mineral Show: Run featuring plenty of great prizes. to the conservation of primates and Oct. 4 – 6, Calgary Chinese Cultural In support of the Alzheimer Society of Canadian wildlife. In support of the Centre. Annual gem, rock, mineral, Calgary. www.alzheimercalgary.com Calgary Zoo. gorillarun.com/about fossil and jewellery show and sale. Door prizes, demonstrations and more. WordFest—International Writers Ghouls Night Out: Oct. 24 – 27, www.calgarygemshow.com Festival: Oct. 14 – 20, various venues. Heritage Park Historic Village. Perfect Authors read from their works in a for families with little ghouls, aged ScreamFest: Oct. 4 – 31, Canada celebration of the spoken and written three to nine, who are looking for a fun, Olympic Park. Features a FestEvil tent, word. www.wordfest.com safe night out. www.heritagepark.ca four haunted houses, a Zombie Town maze and a lot of screams and thrills. Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Calgary Woman's Show: Oct. 26 www.screamfest.ca Futurity: Oct. 16 – 20, Stampede – 27, BMO Centre. Features guest Corral. Cutting horse competition celebrities, seminars, product exhibits, Helping Families Art Exhibit: Oct. 4, focused on Futurity classes—those demonstrations, competitions and more. 7:00 pm., Marda Loop Communities limited to 3 year old horses. More www.calgarywomansshow.com Centre. Art sold on a fi rst come fi rst than $300,000 in cash and awards. served basis. Tickets include appetizers ag.calgarystampede.com The 50 Plus Living Show: Nov. 2 – and live music by The Doll Sisters. 3, BMO Centre. A one stop shop for www.helpingfamilieshandlecancer Harvest Classic Tournament: Oct information, resources, products, fun 17 – 20, Spruce Meadows. Experience and services for Baby Boomers & Harvest Pumpkin Hunts: Oct. 5 – 27, a horse jumping competition up-close Seniors. www.50pluslivingshow.com Butterfi eld Acres Children's Farm. and in the indoor comfort of the Equi- Features a pumpkin hunt and pumpkin Plex. www.sprucemeadows.com decorating. Children can also visit with the animals in the farmyard. Rocky Mountain Food & Wine A Sampling of www.butterfi eldacres.com Festival: Oct.