JULY 2017 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,100 HOUSEHOLDS ur yo BANFF TRAILhowler THE OFFICIAL BANFF TRAIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER www.ban trailcommunity.ca OH, C NADA! CONTENTS 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Great News Publishing asked Calgary residents what they love about Canada and being Canadian. Thank you to everyone who submitted their answers! 8 IT’S HAPPENING IN BANFF TRAIL Canadian 9 BANFF TRAIL COMMUNITY GARDEN The Tire money Universal Respect for 4-season health care wilderness day 11 REAL ESTATE UPDATE 12 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: HOT DOGS AND Our differences are House We have a strong not only accepted, Hippo FUN IN THE SUN multicultural identity but celebrated. with a multitude of various backgrounds 13 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: Heritage and religions. Minutes HOW WILL YOU ACTIVATE YYC? We know the French equivalents of “free,” 14 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL “prize,” and “no sugar Mr. added,” thanks to our Dressup extensive education There is a sense 18 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: ARE YOU READY TO PARTY? in bilingual cereal of community that Equal access packaging. people can and want to necessities to contribute to. 18 MY BABYSITTER LIST of life. Kraft Dinner Wayne Gretzky Best beef in the Beautiful Canadian world! natural landscapes that we are actively 9 14 trying to preserve. All Dressed/ Canadians seek Ketchup Chips Sorry! commonalities Canadians have the when meeting right and freedom someone new. to practice our choice of religion. 12 18 IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRESIDENT'S ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 MESSAGE Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 I hope you’re reading this on your shady porch, enjoy- ing our community a better place. The engagement Alberta Health Care 403-310-0000 ing the unparalleled summer experience Ban Trail is will begin in earnest in the early summer, but now is AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 known for. the time to send in your ideas. Check out engage.cal- BANFF TRAIL COMMUNITY ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 gary.ca/TIMN, and please send us any ideas you may Information of Note in the Community: ASSOCIATION Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 have! th 2115 - 20 Avenue NW Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 • Our infamous Stampede Party is Thursday July 6 , Every one of these fantastic items happens thanks to Calgary, AB, T2M 1J1 5:30 to 8pm. There’s food, live music, games, a cash the help of interested members of the community. If Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 Phone: 403.282.2234 bar. This is one of our most well attended and long- you have anything you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to contact@banff trailcommunity.ca Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 standing events, so don’t miss it! get involved. We don’t meet over the summer, but start- www.banff trailcommunity.ca Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 • The province is planning on redrawing the elector- ing in the fall we’re at the hall the rst Wednesday of al district lines. The draft plan (see http://abebc.ca) Delivered monthly to 2,100 households and businesses Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 the month starting September, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. If you’d for 9 years! moves us from Varsity to Mountain View. If you have like to talk with us or just observe, send me an email at Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 an opinion on this, I urge you to get in touch with our president@ban trailcommunity.ca. You’ll be welcomed Editorial Submissions ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 district o ce, or directly with me. into a pretty awesome group of neighbours who are howlereditor@banff trailcommunity.ca • Our AGM was June 9. It was well attended, including All editorial submissions must be submitted by the 7th Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 here to make Ban Trail a great place to be. MLA Stephanie McLean and Councillor Druh Farrell. A of the month for the following month’s publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE new board has been elected, consisting of the same Barry Clement, BTCA President Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 people as the old board. I’d say that means we’re doing 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 a good job and having fun at it. It’s not too late to get All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of involved. If you’d like a voice in future decisions; we’re Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 the month for the following month’s publication. happy to have you at our meetings or on the board. Letter to the editor Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Just email me. Published by Great News Publishing Serving Calgary communities for 28 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 • The Rink Replacement has nally kicked o ! This is Dear Great News Publishing, 87 newsletters reaching over 391,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 a substantial project, accounting for years of e ort in Calgary and surrounding areas. by many volunteers, and costing just over $600,000, Please DO NOT run my ad next South Health Campus 403-956-1111 $500,000 of which is coming from a combination of month. My ad has been WAY TOO #34-4550 112 Ave SE OTHER Federal (Canada150), Provincial (CFEP), and Municipal EFFECTIVE. My phone won’t stop Calgary, AB Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 (CCG) grants. If it’s on schedule, you’ll see demolition ringing with people saying they T2C 2K2 and possibly concrete action this month! Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 saw my ad in the newsletter. I’m • August 3rd will be Lawn Chair Theatre in the garden. Check out our website: SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 amazed at how well this worked! www.great-news.ca Look out for more details. Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 • The city has let us know that they plan on addressing Thanks for all your help, our tra c-calming concerns as part of a “Complete Sincerely, Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 Laura Streets Project”, to begin in the fall of this year. The City of Calgary 311 Owner of Buds and Blooms noted streets are 20 Ave, 24 Ave, 19 St, King George The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission Social Service Info & Referral 211 School site, however the plan could encompass the reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 entire Capitol Hill / Ban Trail / Mount Pleasant area. Contact us today to find out how you can Banff Trail Community Association and Great News Publishing. • Ban Trail has been selected by the Ward 7 o ce this make this customer’s experience your reality! The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is RNR Lockworks Ltd. 403-479-6161 not warranted to be so. year for the “This is My Neighbourhood” program. We 403-263-3044 Road Conditions – Calgary get more engagement and attention from the full set Banff Trail Community Association and Great News Publishing do not endorse 511 any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any Weather Information of City of Calgary departments, with the goal of mak- [email protected] advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or *Actual customer experience. services. Gamblers Anonymous 403-237-0654 4 JULY 2017 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities BANFF TRAIL I JULY 2017 5 YOUR COMMUNITY/CITY EVENTS CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BLUES Banff Trail Community FESTIVAL SHAW MILLENNIUM PARK, JULY 31 AUG. 6 Association AT A GLANCE... A full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events culminate in 4 days and nights (August Banff Trail Community Association • 2115 – 20 Avenue NW T2M 1J1• 403 282-2234 Captain’s Cruises – Heritage Park, Aug. 3 3-6) of non-stop music on MainStage. More info: Set sail for a scenic summer cruise on Calgary’s only calgarybluesfest.com. BOARD MEETINGS OFFICERS paddlewheel boat and enjoy the breathtaking views President of the Glenmore Reservoir & the majestic Rocky are on the rst Wednesday of every Barry Clement president@ban trailcommunity.ca Mountains. Aboard the S.S. Moyie Captain’s Cruise month from 7:00pm-9:00 pm Vice-President you’ll sample gourmet hors d’oeuvres and taste a Bea Koslowski vicepresident@ban trailcommunity.ca selection of beer & wines while listening to the delights Board Meetings are suspended over the Treasurer of a live jazz band. More info: heritagepark.ca. summer months. Nadine Weller treasurer@ban trailcommunity.ca Strathmore Stampede - 33 Wheatland Trail, Secretary Strathmore, AB, T1P 1V2 – Aug. 4 – 7 Gianna Cassell secretary@ban trailcommunity.ca The Strathmore Stampede is an outdoor event DIRECTORS including rodeo, chuckwagons, and their signature MEMBERSHIPS Hall Maintenance 403 246-2232 Running with the Bulls event. One of the most action- TOUR DE BOWNESS Alfred Wright packed stops of the summer, our fair grounds include 6501 BOWNESS RD. N.W., Community memberships are available at Planning & Development $10 for single, $15 for family and live concerts, food trucks, beer gardens, trade show, AUG. 5 7 Kathryn Davies development@ban trailcommunity.ca This year marks the 16th running of the Tour de household, and $25 for businesses Membership year is cabaret, farmers’ market, kids zone, and much more! Communications Committee 403-809-5036 More info: strathmorestampede.com. Bowness and Bow Cycle’s 60th anniversary.