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Big Events
JULY
THURS 2th – Stampede BBQ with Live Music at the Hall
SUN 19th – LIVE Music in the Garden at the
Community Garden, 6:30pm. Bring a picnic!
AUGUST
MON 10th - FRI: 14th : Park n Play/Stay n Play.
Check out the advertisement for more details.
SUN 23th - LIVE Music in the Garden at the
Community Garden, 6:30pm. Bring a picnic!
SEPTEMBER
SAT 19th: Harvest Festival 9am – 3pm.
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2115 – 20 Avenue NW • T2M 1J1• 403 282-2234
OFFICERS
Banff Trail Community Association
BOARD MEETINGS
are on the first Wednesday of
every month from
7:00pm-9:00 pm
Next meeting is September 2, 7-9pm
See you there!
Newsletter Submissions
August Issue
Deadline
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7
th
Editor – Melanie Masterson
howlereditor@
banfftrailcommunity.ca
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President
Peter Fahrni
Vice-President
Heather Spicer
Treasurer
Steve MacKinnon
Secretary
Gianna Cassell
[email protected]
403-451-6828
403 284-4947
[email protected]
DIRECTORS
Hall Maintenance
Alfred Wright
403 246-2232
Planning & Development
Rob Hirsch
[email protected]
Parks Advisory
Louise Brisson
403-809-5036
Programs & Special Events
VACANT
Hall Manager
Eileen Arthur
403 282-2234
[email protected]
VOLUNTEERS
Memberships
Natasha Freedman
403 454-7369
Soccer Coordinator
Karen France
[email protected]
Howler Editor
Melanie Masterson
403-390-8732
howlereditor@banff trailcommunity.ca
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Mike Legge
403-870-0185
Llyal Grummett
403-284-3622
Chris Van Egmond
403-289-0216
Jeanette Monti
403-289-4321
Mari-Anna McCargar
403-284-2808
Thalia Aspeslet
403-457-4750
Have questions about
Hall rentals or availability?
Contact our Hall Manager Eileen Arthur at 403-282-2234
or e-mail her at: [email protected].
Oﬃce hours are Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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Check out the Banff Trail Babysitting Co-op at our next
monthly social gathering. For more information about
how families swap babysitting time as needed/available,
and how parents enjoy a monthly evening of wine, snacks
and chit-chat, contact our Coordinator Elena Rhodes at
403-202-4762 or email [email protected]. Go to
www.banfftrailcommunity.ca for more information.
MEMBERSHIPS
Community memberships are available at
$10 for single, $15 for family and
household, and $25 for businesses Membership
year is March 1 to February28
Pay by PayPal online at www.banfftrailcommunity.ca
With the arrival of warmer weather, we are reminding
citizens that thieves are targeting detached garages
and sheds where most outdoor valuables are stored.
Thieves are stealing mountain bikes, hand power tools,
snow blowers, mounted tires, license plates and anything else that has value. We recommend you photograph valuables and record the model and serial
number as well as any unique markings that will identify the property as yours. Please report any suspicious
individuals or activity to the police at 403-266-1234. If
you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1. If possible obtain
a physical and clothing description along with a direction of travel. You may also report crime anonymously
at CrimeStoppers at 1-222-8477.
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Do you qualify for
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Find out if you or a family member is eligible for a
credit at calgary.ca/ptap or by contacting 311.
STAY CONNECTED WITH BANFF TRAIL:
Check out our Website:
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The Property Tax Assistance Program is available to
assist low-income homeowners, with the increase in
residential property taxes from 2014 to 2015.
Please note: Even if you apply to the Property Tax
Assistance Program all property taxes must be paid
in full by June 30, 2015 to avoid a 7% penalty.
Application deadline Dec. 1, 2015.
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IT’S HAPPENING
IN BANFF TRAIL
Remember, www.BanffTrailCommunity.ca is the place
to look for short-notice events and more Community
info. Check out our event calendar and interactive community map! We are also on Facebook now too: https://
www.facebook.com/BanffTrailCommunity
Tai Chi Classes – Wednesday nights 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday nights from 7-8 at the hall. A great way to
relax and meet people. Feel free to just show up – wear
clothes you can move in! $50 only for community members for 10 sessions.
Zumba® with Andrea - Every Monday 7-8pm and
Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm. Drop-ins welcome. Monthly Passes available. For up-to-date schedule and fees
please check out http://andreadawe.zumba.com or
contact Andrea at [email protected]
Come join the party and dance yourself fit! No experience necessary!
HOWLER SUBMISSIONS
Karate and Kobudo – Thursday nights 8 – 9 p.m.
Classes available for all ages. More information can be
found at: www.shinshikan.com
Monday Night Music Jam – on Hold Pending
Renovations
The Monday Night Music Jam sessions have been put
on hold pending the completion of the renovations of
our basement.
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Yoga Classes
A great way to enjoy the benefits of yoga and have fun
too!
Improve strength, coordination, posture and balance;
increase your energy level and flexibility; enjoy greater
vitality.
The All Levels class takes place on Thursdays from 7 - 8
p.m., and the Gentle Yoga class is held on Tuesdays from
10 - 11 a.m. For more information or to register, please
contact Margau at 403-585-0043 or email yogamarg@
telus.net.
JULY
Banﬀ Trail Ladies’ Auxiliary
Meets at the Hall the first Thursday of every month at 10
a.m. but is on hold until September. Enjoy your summer!
Wednesday Afternoon Crib Club
Do you have an interesting story you
Every Wednesday from 12:30 – 3 p.m.
think should be in The Howler? Know of
New Players Welcome! Join a lively group of seniors ensomeone living in Banff Trail how deserves
joying
9 - 12 tables
The Heart of Christian Science is Love. In Christian
Science,
this of crib each week. Two crib tournato be featured in our newsletter? How about
ments each year and several Pot Luck Luncheons each
is more than
it's aboutIfthe
practicality
of learning to
photographs
ofworship;
our community?
you
do
year. Feel free to drop by and join in the fun.
GodMelanie
supremely
and to love others as ourselves.”
pleaselove
contact
at howlereditor@banff
Check out the website or the Facebook page for more
trailcommunity.ca.
up-to-date information.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
The Heart of Christian Science is Love. In Christian Science,
this is more than worship; it’s about the practicality of learning
to love God supremely and to love others as ourselves.
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Join us Sunday mornings at
10:00 am and Wednesdays
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Street
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Fine dentistry in your own inner city neighbourhood!
Warmly welcomes new patients
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fillings to crowns
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If you have expertise in planning, urban design, building or architecture, you are urged to consider joining
this committee. This committee would meet as least
four times a year and address any planning or develand extensive experience in
opment matters within Banff Trail. We want to create a
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We are in the midst of interesting times, with 19 new
development permits in 2014 and the City of Calgary attempting to update and revise the Banff Trail ARP (Area
Redevelopment Plan).
Your community board of directors could form a planning committee from the current Advisory group. Before that happens I am asking the community at large
for people with expertise to come forward. Check for
more information on the Banff Trail Website, http://
www.banfftrailcommunity.ca.
The Banff Trail Community Association is in
need of volunteers to help with projects and
events throughout the year
We encourage everyone in the community
to become more involved. Even if you are a
short term resident you can be an engaged
member of our thriving community.
We need more help so please get involved!
Contact Llyal 403-651-1019
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Sharing
Gardens
In the spring of 2014, I quietly canvassed among the
gardeners of the Banff Trail Community Garden group.
I was avidly looking for more space in which to grow.
Within one week, I met with four people in my neighbourhood who had a variety of options in their yards
for garden sharing. However, much to my dismay, all of
these plots required an intense effort to become arable
in the spring season. After some deliberation, I chose a
plot that was the closest to home, so that I could bicycle
back and forth. My husband was kind enough to bend
his back and lend some muscle, and we combined our
efforts. It took 100 hours to remove the weeds & debris,
sift the soil and roots, turn over the sod, and haul over
our compost. Once that was complete, we prepared
the soil, planted the seeds, set up the watering systems
and cultivated hundreds of seedlings in the associated
greenhouse. The owner donated the land to this endeavor and we donated our time in the trenches. We
shared garden watering (not weeding) duties and eventually shared the harvest. As all parties travelled a lot,
we simply arranged for help with watering during critical growth periods. We did enjoy a decent harvest and I
decided to share some of my adventures.
What did I learn from this experience? I learned that
garden sharing and developing new relationships with
my neighbours is delightful. I quickly realized that having gardens in three different geographical locations
was too much stress to maintain for one busy person.
I remembered that my aching back and creaking knees
prefer a raised bed for most of my vegetable garden
needs. I learned that trying to rejuvenate tired soil with
inadequate replacement soil (and appropriate testing)
leads to unpredictable and frustrating results. I also reminded myself that the most crucial period of tending
the garden are the first 8-12 weeks of growth and that
constant presence and monitoring is required. Clarifying the roles of responsibility and duties at the outset
and throughout the seasons are required for not only
good health of the plants but also good relations. The
unexpected snowfall in September found us all working
frantically as a team to protect the plants the best we
could. What was unexpected for me was the pride that I
shared with my gardening team. I found myself inviting
anyone who was interested on a walking or cycling tour
of the Banff Trail Community Garden, our shared garden, and my back yard container garden. We delighted
in the bounty and beauty, and swapped information
while getting plenty of exercise!!!
In retrospect, I wish I had advertised in advance (hence
this article) to let my local community know that I needed and wanted more garden space. I am a willing gardener with willing hands and looking for more green
thumbs to share in my efforts. While scoping our potential plots, I realized that there were many others who
wanted to grow a significant garden, and who were
looking forward to the experience, but simply wanted
some help and support for the process. Many of the
people I contacted have gardening experience, however, were overwhelmed by the thought of starting from
scratch. It was a tremendous effort to revitalize a depleted garden, and I would not recommend the above
process. There are links for simple and quick transformation of your overgrown garden into a viable garden plot.
And of course building raised beds is a highly desirable
option, especially for those of us who would prefer not
to kneel and bend while gardening.
The fact that garden sharing is a community building
activity is a wonderful benefit. Getting to know likeminded folks while creating a garden is like waiting for
the first sprout to appear. The community work days
in our shared garden were a celebration of combined
energies and efforts to create something greater than
what each one of us could have managed on our own.
Do you want to cultivate your gardening spirit and share
any of the following: enthusiasm for growing a garden
this year, garden space, soil, compost, gardening tools,
labour, seeds, contribute gardening expertise (including/excluding manual labour), leadership and ideas? I
invite any reader that is interested to contact their Community Association. Now is the time to begin planning
and meet with neighbours who are willing to play in the
dirt with you!
Submitted by JJ Jansen
Banff Trail Community Garden Member
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Park n’ Play &
Life Lessons
from my Father News from
the Friends
of Nose Hill
by Elisabeth Fayt
My father passed away five years ago, leaving me with
profound advice to last a lifetime.
My father was very active in my business, always helping
out wherever needed. One day we drove home together and for the entire journey I engaged in a hands-free
phone call (business conversation) which ended just as
we arrived. As I dropped him off, he said to me “Elisabeth, you are far too busy.” I laughed it off, thinking of
course it was my dad’s way of telling me he was proud
of me.
A week later, he was gone.
The longing for that time in the car again with his undivided attention left me in a state of deep introspection. I found myself asking three questions continuously: What is the point of my life? Why am I doing what I
do? And who’s it all for? As the months went on, I kept
getting different answers. I finally came to a conclusion
far different than expected. I realized it simply didn’t
matter. Instead, the message was this:
The most important person is the one in front of you,
and the most important task is the one you are doing.
From the moment of this epiphany came a change of
life. I became fully present, almost instantly; present to
the one in front of me; and present to the task at hand.
I became a better wife, mother and friend. My business
began to flourish without effort. My intuition became
heightened. I made better decisions, and less mistakes. I
significantly altered what I deemed important.
I do not wish this harsh lesson upon anyone, so learn
it from me. “Be here now. Be somewhere else later.” The
person in front of you needs your undivided attention.
Only you can give that.
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by Anne Burke
The City is moving forward with implementing a 10-year
plan on restoration, invasive species (weeds), and stewardship. Its success will depend on outreach with the
public and communities. Some other issues are climate
change and using nature for wellness. The budget is yet
to be decided. The aims are to promote biodiversity, advance research, and support innovation. If the proposal
is approved, there will be partnerships with researchers,
governments, and institutions.
There will be a new Advisory Committee on Biodiversity
of 11 members appointed annually by City Council, who
have expertise in industry or research, conservation
planning, and City Departments on Planning, Law, Community, Transportation, and Environment. The terms of
reference will go to City Council for approval. The minutes of the new committee meetings will be posted for
the public at calgary.ca/biodiversity.
The aspen groves on Nose Hill are protected as wildlife
cover and as a natural environment park for Calgarians.
There has been damage with chopping trees, building
a fire pit and a lean-to shelter. There are also reports of
such damage in Bowmont Park. Calgary Parks and City
Bylaw have promised to follow up. Another concern is
injured wildlife. There is no hunting permitted in the
City, so jackrabbits and porcupines are off limits.
Let's help protect nature for our children and grandchildren.
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YOGA and
ARTHRITIS
Stay n’ Play
By Margau Perko, Certified Yoga TeacherThe City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood
in partnership
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Community
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Services in partnership with the Banff Trail CommuPark n’ Play & Stay n’ Play
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so doing can also slow down or prevent the occurrence
of more debilitating symptoms.
Physically, yoga poses guide the body through a healthy
and necessary range of movement at every joint, including the spine. Locomotion is important to lubricate the
joints as well as to prevent stiffness and immobility.
Yoga brings awareness to the posture and habits that
have developed over a period of years – and it’s never
too late to introduce change. The welcome shift to becoming more in tune with how we move, stand or sit
creates an empowering sense of self-awareness which
is important to any form of self-care.
At a more subtle level, stress is believed to be a factor
that exacerbates the symptoms of arthritis. Countless
students of yoga report that the very practice of moving in the poses, breath awareness exercises and meditation all make a significant difference to the management of the condition.
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CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS,
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DRUH FARRELL
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Build Calgary
Through most of Canada’s history, the majority of Canadians
lived a rural life. After WWII Canadians left their family farms
and small towns and migrated to “the big city” in record numbers. This mass movement fueled urban growth and transformed Canada into an urban country.
Cities themselves have drastically changed in nature. The basket of services historically included the basics like roads, water,
waste, fire, and police. Over time, what we consider basic services expanded to include recreation, planning and development, social services, affordable housing, and public transit.
Funding and delivering services in a growing city, to the satisfaction of residents, is no simple task. Municipal governments
have grown to become large and sophisticated organizations.
It is imperative that City departments act in lock-step with one
another to ensure that the machinery works as smoothly and
eﬃciently as possible. With this in mind, the City has created
Build Calgary.
Build Calgary is a cross-functional approach to connecting
projects, delivering services, and building the city. It is based
in part on the model the City used to respond to the 2013
floods. Collaboration was essential in responding to that crisis
and important lessons were learned on how to address other
challenges.
The City is currently facing a time of financial instability due
to a lack of reliable funding sources. As a result, our debt continues to grow. While incurring debt is not always a bad thing,
having too much debt can limit the ability to be flexible and
respond to emerging and unforeseen issues. Build Calgary can
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losses, reduce costs and provide
evidence of due diligence.”
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This new approach will guide how the City improves its financial situation through initiatives like establishing a City
Charter, improved coordination with our regional neighbours,
better management of our land and how it is developed, and
ensuring that the cost of development is shared appropriately
with those who profit from it.
As a just and prosperous city, Calgary is in a unique position.
It is important that it is governed in a responsible manner by
a thoughtful and effective Council. The extent to which Build
Calgary is incorporated in our decisions will determine just
how great Calgary can become.
EMS: Heat Related Illness
With the return of warmer weather, Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind citizens to stay safe in
the heat and sun this summer. While children and the
elderly can be more susceptible to the effects of heat,
basic prevention measures should be taken by all to
avoid a heat related illness during periods of hot and
humid weather.
Heat exhaustion
• Heat exhaustion can occur due to excessive fluid loss
during periods of prolonged sweating in a hot and / or
humid environment (indoors or outdoors).
• Patients may suffer headaches, weakness, fatigue, nausea / vomiting, thirst, chills, and profuse sweating.
• The patient is usually cold and damp to the touch and
the skin may appear pale or dusky gray.
Heat stroke
• Heat stroke is a medical emergency that requires
prompt treatment. It can be fatal.
• It occurs when the body can’t cool itself naturally (e.g.
perspiration). The body’s temperature will continue to
rise to dangerous levels.
• Due to severe dehydration and the inability to sweat
the patient may appear flushed and skin may be hot
and dry to the touch.
First aid
• First aid for all heat related illness begins with removing or sheltering the patient from the hot environment.
• Remove excess or tight fitting clothing and allow them
to rest in a cool environment.
• If the patient is conscious and alert, provide suitable
fluids such as water, juice, or a sports drink.
• If you are concerned, seek medical attention or call
9-1-1.
Prevention
• Stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Limit alcohol consumption as alcohol dehydrates you.
• Always wear a broad brimmed hat to keep the sun off
your face and neck.
• Apply waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 50+, especially for children. The sun’s UV rays peak between
10am-4pm, even on cloudy days.
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