JULY 2018 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,300 HOUSEHOLDS ROSS-CHARACTER THE OFFICIAL ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER CONTENTS 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5 MY BABYSITTER LIST 6 ROSSCARROCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 7 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS 7 MP RON LIEPERT’S REPORT 8 CALGARY WILDLIFE: THE SCOOP ON SKUNKS 9 MLA BRIAN MALKINSON’S REPORT 9 COUNCILLOR EVAN WOOLLEY’S REPORT 10 ABOUT WINE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS ARE GOING DIGITAL. Same permit program, only better. Residential Parking Permit Holders Benefits of the new system: 5 7 Before your permit expires, register for an online Quick and easy application account and apply for your parking permits. No Internet? Come to our office to register or send your A two-year renewal period documents via fax or mail and then give us a call. No more lost or stolen passes There will be no physical passes or visitor hang tags; More effective and efficient enforcement of permit the new system is all digital. zones If your address qualifies for visitor permits, when you have visitors, log on to your account and start a visitor parking session using the vehicle’s licence plate. 8 10 P P EXCEPT BY EXCEPT BY PERMIT PERMIT For more information, visit: permits.calgaryparking.com IMPORTANT NUMBERS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911 It was a rainy night in May when I had to drop some- viding what you want as an association and especially Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250 thing off at the office in the hall. Because of the rain and if there are things you think we could try to offer in the AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 my wife’s fine meal I decided to walk. The lights were future, because we are safe, we are a community. Our out in some houses while in other homes you could place is Rosscarrock. Enjoy the summer. ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222 see friends and family talking and having a good time. ROSSCARROCK Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811 It was very relaxing and I felt safe and at home. I felt a As always, you can reach me at either info@rosscarrock. org or [email protected]. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234 tremendous sense of community. 4411-10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB - T3C 0L9 Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233 I get to meet a number of you at our events held in Ross- Phone: 403.242.0212 • Fax: 403.242.8354 carrock. I see some of you at the mall, the library and on Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437 www.rosscarrock.org • [email protected] the streets. Some have even invited me into your homes Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 with a question about development, or if you are friends Rosscarrock to a house party. Delivered monthly to 2,300 households and businesses for Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900 3 years Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357 In our small space there are over 3,500 people – so I know that I haven’t met all of you personally. If you Editorial Submissions ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100 know me then you’d also know that I am horrible at [email protected] Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414 remembering names. So here I walk on a rainy night Name Age Contact Course All editorial content must be submitted by the last Tuesday knowing only a handful of people and I still feel safe! In of the month for the following month's publication. HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE Bobbi 24 403-877-4525 Yes my community. Cathy 31 403-390-8600 No Advertising Opportunities Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211 When you feel safe and secure, you want to explore new Criselda 47 403-714-6083 Yes 403-263-3044 | [email protected] Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110 things. Set new horizons as it were. There’s great reward All advertisements must be submitted by the 1st of Genevieve 28 581-307-6165 Yes Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555 when you do. Like me, you do not have to go far to do the month for the following month’s publication. that. Especially here. We have such a diversity of culture James 17 587-583-4683 Yes Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000 Published by Great News Publishing and life experience right here. Jordan 27 403-966-1647 No Serving Calgary communities for 29 years Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200 An often-stated reason for joining the board of the com- Melissa 23 587-436-9260 Yes 84 newsletters reaching over 379,000 households South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300 munity association is to meet new people and get to in Calgary and surrounding areas. No 20 402-718-3749 Yes South Health Campus 403-956-1111 know other families that are neighbours. These individ- #34-4550 112 Ave SE uals offer themselves willingly in service to you and your OTHER Priscilla 29 403-402-6113 Yes Calgary, AB community because they feel safe – come rain or shine. Rachel 30 403-689-3700 Yes T2C 2K2 Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455 In doing so they expand their friends, relationships and that includes not just themselves as an individual, but Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000 Saba 19 403-437-6683 No Check out our website: their entirely family gains benefit. www.great-news.ca SeniorConnect 403-266-6200 Shawna 20 403-402-0489 Yes You can do the same. Use the hall as a touchstone to Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250 expand you world to include and meet more of your Sophia 36 587-700-5989 Yes Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447 neighbours. There are a number of events throughout the summer hosted either by the association or other Calling All BABYSITTERS The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission City of Calgary 311 reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of organizations where you will feel welcome. Granted Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities Great News Publishing and Rosscarrock Community Association. Social Service Info & Referral 211 some things are full, like our community garden. There you would like to babysit in. still will be lots to explore. There’s the playground and The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707 Calling All PARENTS not warranted to be so. benches and tables to enjoy our shared space. Lots of Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around Road Conditions – Calgary baseball to watch and more. Great News Publishing and Rosscarrock Community Association does not 511 your community. Weather Information endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of Perhaps you might even see me, walking to the hall. Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the Please stop me and say hi. Let me know if we are pro- community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. services. Gamblers Anonymous 1-855-222-5542 4 J U LY 2018 I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities ROSSCARROCK I J U LY 2018 5 MP Calgary Signal Hill ROSSCARROCK Ron Liepert Rosscarrock Community #2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW BUSINESS Association Membership Calgary, Alberta T3H 0V5 BOARD OF 403-292-6666 403-292-6670 CLASSIFIEDS 4411 10 Avenue S.W., Calgary AB. 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Lori Olijnyk Secretary Address: ____________________________________ In addition to attending various community events, I will have the opportunity again this year the serve NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media- Iffat Ahmad Treasurer Postal Code: ___________ Phone: _______________ Stampede pancakes on most days during the 10-day tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and DIRECTORS event throughout the riding, so I hope to see as many conflict coaching service that can help you resolve Alistair Beddie Programs Email: ______________________________________ constituents as possible. Also, I visited with a number of problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be James Brunton Events communities on the June 16th neighbour day weekend. neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403- Kyle Harnett Membership 269-2707. Do you want to receive emails regarding Prior to adjournment of the house a number of signifi- Renee Landry Member at Large future events? cant bills were dealt with including the marijuana leg- LANDSCAPING & YARD CARE: Weekly mowing $36, Michael Wilson Development islation, changes to the election act and criminal code. power-rake $130, aeration $75, mulch, rock or sod $149.