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Great News Media does 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. Your Somerset Bridlewood - Designed monthly by: GREAT NEWS MEDIA Magazine Editor Jocelyn Taylor [email protected] Design | Graphics Print & Digital Joanne Bergen TARGETED Marina Litvak MARKETING Freddy Meynard BY COMMUNITY Advertising Sales Sam Brown [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 J U N E 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities DOLLARS & SENSE CRIME STATISTICS Watch Out for Scams! Somerset Crime Better Business Bureau urges unemployed and cash- Activity was Up in strapped consumers to watch out for scams April 2020 In addition to its serious health consequences, COVID-19 is The Somerset community experienced 6 causing Canadians to worry about their financial health. With crimes in April 2020, in comparison to 5 crimes so many businesses downscaling operations and closing their the previous month, and 10 crimes in April one doors, thousands of people are now job hunting. For those year ago. Somerset experiences an average of 9.0 seeking flexible and temporary employment, be on the look- crimes per month. On an annual basis, Somerset ex- out for employment scams that may be disguised as a great new career with well needed flexibility, especially for job seek- perienced a total of 108 crimes as of April 2020, which ers with children. You may be giving away personal informa- is unchanged 0% in comparison to 108 crimes as of tion or money to scammers. April 2019. To review the full Somerset Crime report visit some.mycalgary.com • Always be wary of positions that do not require special train- ing or licensing. Scammers know this and use these other- Bridlewood Crime Activity was Down in April 2020 wise legitimate titles in their fake ads. If the job posting is for a well-known brand, check the real company’s job page to see The Bridlewood community experienced 4 crimes if the position is posted there. Look online; if the job comes in April 2020, in comparison to 9 crimes the previ- up in other cities with the exact same post, it is likely a scam. ous month, and 12 crimes in April one year ago. • Watch out for job offers without an interview. A real company Bridlewood experiences an average of 9.5 crimes per will want to talk to a candidate before hiring to ensure they month. On an annual basis, Bridlewood experienced a have all the right traits for the job. total of 114 crimes as of April 2020, which is down 21% • Do not fall for an overpayment scam. No legitimate job would in comparison to 144 crimes as of April 2019. To review ever overpay an employee and ask for money to be wired elsewhere. Be careful if a company promises you great oppor- the full Bridlewood Crime report visit brdl.mycalgary. tunities or big income as long as you pay for coaching, train- com ing, certifications, or directories. With the federal and provincial government outlining a How To Report Crime In Somerset | Bridlewood: Dial 911 myriad of measures to cushion the impact of the pandemic for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergen- on the finances of Canadians, look out for scammers posing cies dial (403) 266-1234. To report a crime anonymously, as government representatives to entice consumers to give contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (Talk, Type or away personal details. Text), submit tips online at crimestoppers.ab.ca, or text • Educate yourself on the terms of the financial aid by visiting tttTIPS to 274637. the Government of Canada and or the Government of Alberta website for the latest updates and process to claim assistance. • Be wary of unsolicited text messages or messages via social media. Remember, government agencies do not communi- cate through these channels. • Be careful of unsolicited calls asking for your banking infor- mation. 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This newsletter is one of the [email protected] | www.mysbca.ca many community-focused activities of the SRA along with our newly revamped website. Make sure you stop ELECTED OFFICIALS by the website www. Somersetwaterpark.org. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? MP Stephanie Kusie We welcome all resident ideas, compliments, questions Calgary Midnapore and queries, and please notify the SRA of any safety con- #204-279 Midpark Way SE cerns immediately. Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2 VANDALISM Email: [email protected] Continues to happen, if you witness park vandalism call Phone: 403-225-3480 (CPS) police immediately (403-266-1234). Fax: 403-225-3504 ANNUAL INVOICE Are you yet to pay your annual dues! Please let the SRA MLA, Calgary-Shaw know if there are special circumstances preventing pay- Rebecca Schulz ment (see below). Email: [email protected] Have a question that is not park related? Visit the ‘Som- Facebook: facebook.com/ erset / Bridlewood Community Association’ website: rebeccaschulzyyc www.somersetbridlewood.ca. Twitter: @rebeccakschulz Contact information: SOMERSET RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MLA, Calgary-Lougheed Phone: 403-807-8736 Email: [email protected]; Premier of Alberta Website: www.somersetwaterpark.org. Hon. Jason Kenney 2105, 230 Eversyde Blvd. SW T2Y 0J4 403 238-1212 [email protected] CHURCHES Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart Peace Lutheran Red Deer Lake United Church Ward 13 Office 14640 6 St SW, Calgary, AB 96187 178 Avenue West, P.O. Box 2100, Station M T2Y 0E1. (403) 256-1439 Foothills, AB T1S 2R9 Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 (403) 256-3181 The Church of Jesus Christ Phone: 403-268-1624 of Latter-day Saints St. Patrick Parish Fax: 403-268-8091 30 Everstone Blvd, 1414 Shawnessy Blvd SW, Email: [email protected] Calgary, AB T2Y 4S5 Calgary, AB T2Y 2L7 Web: www.calgary.ca/ward13 (403) 571-5613 (403) 254-6878 6 J U N E 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities DOLLARS & SENSE How to Support Small Businesses Small businesses need your support to make it through ways to move their instruction online. Even though these uncertain times. Here are the Better Business Bu- your local gym is closed, your favourite yoga teacher reau’s tips on how everyone can support small businesses may be hosting a live class online.