FEBRUARY 2020 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,300 HOUSEHOLDS ROSS-CHARACTER THE OFFICIAL ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! June 13 and 14 Deerfoot Inn & Casino One of the most impactful things you can do for the Rosscarrock Community Association is to volunteer for our casino. No experience necessary, as all training is provided. All volunteers are entitled to a complimentary hot meal while working, and refreshments and snacks are also provided. Please contact [email protected] for more information. CONTENTS 5 ROSSCARROCK YOUTH! 6 WHY BUY A MEMBERSHIP? 7 REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA: ASK CHARLES 8 REAL ESTATE UPDATE 9 COUNCILLOR EVAN WOOLLEY’S REPORT 10 TAKE ON WELLNESS: SUPPORTING A FRIEND WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES 11 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT 11 MY BABYSITTERS LIST 5 7 8 10 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the Rosscarrock Community and/ or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media and the Rosscarrock Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services. Ross-Character - Designed, manufactured, and delivered monthly to 2,300 households by: GREAT NEWS MEDIA Magazine Editors Alexa Takayama Jocelyn Taylor [email protected] Design | Graphics Joanne Bergen Print & Digital Marina Litvak TARGETED Freddy Meynard MARKETING Carolina Tatar BY COMMUNITY Advertising Sales Sam Brown Cindy DeJager Brittany Duval Susan Lavoie [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 maga- zines 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 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities ROSSCARROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 EXECUTIVE Hanna Oh President Terry Paukstat Vice-President Carrie Akister Secretary Rosscarrock Luke Petan Treasurer COMMUNITY CONTACTS James Runge Neighbourhood Partnership Youth! Coordinator Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? [email protected] 403-476-7171 Join the Rosscarrock Youth Volunteer Group. Lemlem Haile Community Social Worker • Learn leadership skills [email protected] • Develop practical experience while giving back to your com- 403-221-4576 • 403-880-6045 munity. Evan Woolley City Councillor-Ward 8 • Meet other youth in your community. [email protected] Here is what one youth said about their experience: 403-268-2431 “I recommend all youth who are passionate about bringing change in this world, helping, building references, gaining ex- New Office Hours periences and building opportunities for themselves and those around them to get involved in their community in any way they As of January 1, our office hours will be: can. Being involved in even the simplest way possible can have Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm a major impact on someone’s life and open new doors for your- Thursday, 4:00 to 8:00 pm self. I am beyond thankful for Rosscarrock and the memories I’ve Friday, 11:00 to 5:30 pm built through volunteering in this community.” In Estonia, February 14 is Friend’s Day. Although couples do celebrate the PLUMBER day with romantic gestures, PLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs single people aren’t left out. Small Company Hop aboard the love bus! Low Overhead, Great Rates Groups of singles can board Sewer and Drain Cleaning the bus in search of finding Free Estimates & Advice a new love interest. How Hot Water Tank Specials this hasn’t been made into Gas Fitter a dating show, we’ll never know… Call Bob: 403-461-3490 ROSSCARROCK I FEBRUARY 2020 5 Why Buy a Rosscarrock Community Membership? Association Membership A Rosscarrock Community Association Membership al- lows you to have a say in what happens in your neigh- 4411 10 Avenue S.W., Calgary AB. bourhood. Members may vote at monthly and annual 403-242-0212 [email protected] meetings of the board of directors and participate in www.rosscarrock.org certain programs and events requiring a membership, such as the community garden. Household $20.00 ______ Individual $15.00 ______ We welcome you to join the community association and if you can, volunteer to make it even stronger – it’s Senior $10.00 ______ Business $45.00 ______ a great way to meet other residents in your community! Name: __________________________________ A one-year membership is $10 for seniors, $15 for indi- viduals, and $20 for a family. Address: ____________________________________ What does the Community Association do? Postal Code: ___________ Phone: _______________ • The Community Association holds monthly meetings Email: ______________________________________ to discuss and plan for issues in our community • Represents your community to the city – liaise with the city regarding planning and traffic matters Do you want to receive emails regarding • Maintains and continually improves the Rosscarrock future events? Community Hall • Plans and runs community events Do you want to get involved? • Provides content for and delivers your community We are always looking for volunteers to help us with newsletter the community. If you are interested in anything list- • Supports the community pantry ed below, please check it off and we will contact you! • Supports programs for seniors, adults and children • Board of Directors • Casino Volunteer • Special Events Volunteers • Canada Day Party • Spring Clean-up Day • Community Garden Needed • Newsletter • Snow Angels Do you have a passion • Anything else you can think of? _____________ for education? Rosscarrock Community Association is looking for volunteers to help with our new Learning Centre Office use only on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Duties would in- Card# ______________________ clude student guidance and encouragement, light homework help, set-up and clean-up. Email events@ Paid ________________________ rosscarrock.org for more information or to put forth your interest. 6 FEBRUARY 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA Ask Charles I heard that if someone calls themselves a “con- tractor,” they don’t need to have a licence to pro- property manager, they must also provide a Certified vide property management services. Is that true? Criminal Record Check to RECA prior to receiving a li- cence, and there are ongoing education requirements. No, that’s not true. The truth is it doesn’t matter what a If a property owner is working with a licensed property person calls themselves. If they are providing property manager, they have the added protection of the Con- management services and they are not the owner of the sumer Compensation Fund. The Fund compensates property or an employee of the owner, they require a consumers who suffer a financial loss as a result of fraud, licence from the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). breach of trust, or a failure to disburse or account for The Real Estate Act, which RECA administers, defines money held in trust by an industry member in connec- property management as: tion with a real estate trade, mortgage deal, or property 1. leasing, negotiating, approving or offering to lease, management services. negotiate or approve a lease or rental of real estate; If you work with an unlicensed property manager, and 2. collecting or offering or attempting to collect money the property manager disappears and takes rental pay- payable for the use of real estate; ments or damage deposits with them, your only re- 3. holding money received in connection with a lease or course is through the courts. rental of real estate; and 4. advertising, negotiating or any other act, directly or As a property owner, you’re not required to hire some- indirectly for the purpose of furthering the activities one to manage your rental or investment property, but described in items 1-3. if you do, take steps to protect yourself. Ensure that the company and individual you hire are licensed to pro- Licensed property managers can find suitable tenants, vide property management services in Alberta. You can deal with nuisance tenants, draft lease agreements, check if someone is licensed through RECA’s website at and regularly inspect and maintain property on behalf www.reca.ca. of a property owner. It is up to property managers and the property owners to negotiate the specific tasks the “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles property manager will provide, but ultimately, before Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real providing property management services, the property Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the manager needs a licence. independent, non-government agency responsible for the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We license, Property manager licensing provides vital protection govern, and set the standards of practice for all real estate, for property owners. Individuals must complete com- mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals prehensive education before becoming licensed as a in Alberta. To submit a question, email [email protected]. ROSSCARROCK I FEBRUARY 2020 7 SAFE & SOUND February Is Heart Month Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if someone experiences these? Know- ing, may make the difference between life and death.