1. education
2. alumni and reunions

OCTOBER 2014
DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,300 HOUSEHOLDS
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THE OFFICIAL SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
SCA
HALLOWEEN
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OCTOBER 31
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Your Community Business
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My Babysitter List 14
Southwood Real Estate Update 16
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YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
(S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion (SP) denotes Spanish Bilingual
Ethel M. Johnson
Chinook Park (FR)
Lake Bonavista Montessori
Le Roi Daniels
Canyon Meadows Elementary
(Spanish Bilingual)
St. Catherine (S)
St. Gerard (S) (FR)
St. Stephen (S)
St. Matthew (S) (FR)
Fairview School
St. Benedict (S) (SP)
403.777.8500
403.777.8480
403.777.6871
403.777.6420
403.777.8600
K-6
K-6
K-9
K-9
5-8
K-6
403.500.2061
403.500.2028
403.500.2043
403.500.2030
403.777.7900
403.500.2053
Robert Warren School
5-9
(Spanish Bilingual)
Robert Warren School
7-9
Harold Panabaker School (FR)
7-9
Henry Wise Wood
9-12
Dr. E.P. Scarlett (FR)
10-12
Bishop Grandin (S)
10-12
Crescent Heights
Gr. 12
Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix (S) (FR) K-6
École de la Source (FR)
K-9
Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (S) (FR) K-12
École de la Rose sauvage (FR) 10-12
Trinity Christian School
K-9
Your Grace Land (Delta Calgary So. Tower)
The Joy of Life Centre
Sunwest Christian Fellowship
Woodgreen Presbyterian Church
Southwood United Church
Campbell Stone United Church
403.225.4331
403.247.0602
403.254.2823
403.251.4855
403.253.2979
403.708.7729
Southwood Community Centre
Fish Creek Library
Southwood Library
Blackfoot District Guides
401 Woodcreek Scouts
11 Sackville Drive SE
Friends of Fish Creek
Councillor Brian Pincott
MLA Jonathan Denis
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K-6
K-6
K-6
K-4
K-4
Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Glenmore Temple - Salvation Army
Holy Nativity Anglican Church
403.777.7690
403.777.7690
403.777.7890
403.253.2261
403.281.3366
403.500.2047
403.276.5521
403-271-5544
403-255-6724
403-240-2007
403-230-3112
403-254-6682
403.256.3167
403.255.4792
403.253.1700
403.278.0001
www.southwoodconnects.ca
403.258.0919
403.221.2090
403.260.2600
[email protected] 403.283.8348
403.281.4470
403.251.6556
www.friends of fishcreek.org
403.238.3841
[email protected]
403.268.2430
[email protected] 403.640.1363
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SOUTHWOOD
COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBERS
President
Past President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Family/Senior Memb.
Director Programs
Director
Transportation/Traffic
Director of Transit
Oriented Development
Director of Ice Rink
Director of Casino
Director of Development
Director at Large
Director at Large
OTHER CONTACTS
Facility Maintenance
Hall Rentals
Newsletter Editor
Web Master
Community Garden
Southwest Community
Resource Centre
RSW
Recreation Coordinator
Girl Guide Leader
Air Cadets
Learning Tree Pre-school
Calgary Police
Comm. Social Worker
MLA
Councillor
11 Sackville Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2W 0W3
Telephone: 403 258 0919
Website: SouthwoodConnects.ca
Twitter: @SouthwoodYYC Facebook: Southwood Connects
Mark Zan
Vivien Jonathan
VACANT
Rick Kry
Alec Simpson
southwood.president @hotmail.com
[email protected]
403-255-0006
403-253-5885
[email protected]
[email protected]
403-259-2951
403-640-2730
Dorothy Rice
Robert Dickinson
[email protected]
[email protected]
403-671-3521
403-479-3750
Tyler Wells
[email protected]
403-255-2208
Dorothy Cornwall
Paul Webber
Bob Jonathan
Herman Pontes
Nicole St.Arnaud
Don Nauffts
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Robert Schiaroli
Lola Medjedovich
Rosemary Kry
Teresa McLaren
Teresa McLaren
[email protected]
587-894-6104
[email protected]
403-474-3845
[email protected]
403-259-2951
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tanya Silverhorn
[email protected]
403-253-5139
403-253-5885
403-234-7705
403-238-9222
TBA
Vicky Klassen
Chris Wild
Megan
Cst. M. Glessing
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jonathan Denis
Brian Pincott
[email protected]
[email protected]
SOUTHWOOD
COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
CORPORATE
SUPPORTERS
Glenmore Landing McDonald’s
Good Earth Cafe Glenmore Landing
Southwood Corner Planet Organic
Southwood Corner Chiropractic
Southland Crossing Purified
Water Calgary
Southland Crossing Newby’s
Vacuums
Southland Drive Canadian Tire
PLEASE SUPPORT
OUR CORPORATE
SCA FRIENDS
The businesses above have
supported the efforts of the SWCA
Board. Through their financial
and/or material donations, they
have encouraged Southwood
residents to become members
and to participate in community
events. Help support these
corporate members by keeping
your business local.
403-255-4810
403-466-9453
403-680-9868
403-567-6600
403-537-7599
403-640-1363
403-268-2430
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SOUTHWOOD
PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Calendar Submissions
We want to make our newsletter and calendar as complete as possible, to include all community events
and programs. If we missed yours, please contact the
Newsletter Editor.
Newsletter Editor Rosemary Kry
Webmaster
Teresa McLaren
Publisher
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Our next meeting will be Oct 2 at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall. If you want copies of the past minutes please
email Rick Kry at [email protected].
Best regards,
Mark Zan, President
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We have our fingers crossed that by the time you read
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be ready for Spring 2015!
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403-681-8833 | www.renbukaikarate.com
35 years of experience.
We provide training that
develops self-control and
character. The Dojo is safe and
fun, for all ages.
Later in the month, we will again host our annual Halloween event. Stop by the Community Hall to warm up,
do a craft and grab a treat.
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We reserve the right to edit articles for appropriate
content or length. Photographs of community events
are also greatly appreciated. Editorial deadline is the
5th of the month prior to publication.
If you get this newsletter on time, our October 2 meeting will feature an information session from the city
about the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) proposed for Anderson LRT station. Everyone is of course
welcome to attend.
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Newsletter Submissions
We welcome articles and letters from our readers. All
submissions must be accompanied by a name and
telephone number. Articles should be between 200
and 550 words and can be submitted to the Newsletter Editor.
Luckily the weather came a bit late to interfere with the
Community Clean up on Sept 6. Thank you again to the
Southwood United Church for hosting and staffing this
event.
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Please check out our website, which contains useful
information for you to access at
SouthwoodConnects.ca.
Fall sure came in with force this
year. Southwood was hit hard with
the early September snow storm
and I hope that everyone has recovered and we are all
enjoying more moderate weather.
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This is your community newsletter with a mission to
keep Southwood residents connected and involved in
community life. The volunteer efforts of contributors
and distributors ensure its success. This newsletter is
printed monthly and is distributed without charge to
all residents of Southwood.
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OCTOBER 31ST
HALLOWEEN EVENING
Email Robert Dickinson
[email protected]
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NOTES FROM THE
EDITOR
I hope you were able to attend the opening celebration
of the labyrinth on September 21. Southwood Community Association is fortunate to have the dedication and
motivation of volunteers Nicole St. Arnaud and Dorothy
Cornwall. Thank you to the Calgary Woodcreek Lions
Club for their generous donation. Everyone is invited to
come out and enjoy the Labyrinth.
There are several activities lined up for the Southwood
Community Centre hall. Included are:
•Learning Tree Preschool 3 and 4 year old programs
contact Meghan at www.thelearningtreepreschool.
com
• Yoga with June Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:00 contact [email protected]
• Hallowe’en Howler on October 31 email [email protected] if you are able to assist!
•Body Rolling Classes 4 introductory classes on Fridays
starting on November 7. Balls are provided. Contact Tania at [email protected]
Renovations & Installations
Furnace Servicing
Hot Water Tanks, Gas Fitting
BackFlow Testing & More
• 4th Annual Southwood Winter Festival on Saturday,
January 10, 2015
Two interesting events happening near our community are:
• Star Night on October 18 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Fish
Creek Environmental
Learning Centre contact
[email protected]. Rain or shine
• Women’s English and Social Group at Fish Creek Library Tuesdays 1-3:00 pm. Contact Calgary Immigrant
Women’s Association [email protected]
There was an error in September’s newsletter. I apologize to all who read the article giving the wrong times
for school and playground zones. We want to keep all of
our children safe, and hope you are following the new
speed zones of 30 kph between the hours of 7:30 am
through to 9:00 pm. School zones are during school
days, and playground zones are everyday – whether or
not the school/playground sign has been changed to
the new times.
Southwood was voted the 5th best neighbourhood in
Calgary in which to live in 2014. Would you like to make
it better? The Southwood board needs you to volunteer
– one evening a month for board meetings and your enthusiastic participation in events such as Winter Festival
and Hallowe’en Howler. Get to know your neighbours
and make our community a wonderful place in which
to grow! Our next board meeting starts at 7:00 pm on
October 2.
My favourite Hallowe’en riddles, thanks to the City of
Calgary:
•What’s the ratio of a pumpkin’s circumference to its diameter? Pumpkin Pi
•Where did the goblin throw the football? Over the ghoul
line (thanks to the Stampeder victory over Toronto on
Sept 13)
Enjoy Hallowe’en!
Rosemary Kry
Master Plumber, Seann Eldan
2nd Generation Plumber
leading an Experienced Team of Professionals
[email protected]
www.summitplumbing.ca
Specializing in Residential Service in Calgary and Area
19 Years of Plumbing & Heating Experience
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Age is an issue of mind
over matter. If you don’t
mind, it doesn’t matter!
~Mark Twain
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Elite Sports Performance
Southwood Community
S
outhwest Calgary is home to many great health
care facilities, not the least of which is the Knee
Clinic. There are between 14,000 – 20,000 knee
injuries in Alberta each year, with the busiest public
clinics seeing 2,000 of these. The Knee Clinic on Southport Road at the corner of Southland and Macleod is
the only private knee clinic in Alberta and serves both
acute and chronic knee injury patients. This private, feefor-service approach solves the problem of extended
wait times, and the specialist doctors within the clinic
have access to both public and private services once the
initial consultation is complete. This includes advanced
imaging, direct surgical referrals, on-site injection therapies and an extensive
scope of rehabilitation
This private, fee-forservices. All of the serservice approach solves vices offered are availthe problem of extended able for at least partial
coverage through priwait times, and the
vate or extended health
specialist doctors within benefits. These services
the clinic have access include post-doctoral
sport and rehabilitation
to both public and
specialists,
chiropracprivate services once
tors, physiotherapists,
the initial consultation naturopathic medicine,
massage therapy, acuis complete.
puncture, and myriad
injection therapies including Prolotherapy, Neural Therapy, Neural Prolotherapy and ultrasound guided Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Patients have had great success with this treatment and
we can augment this therapy for osteoarthritic knees by
adding viscosupplementation products such as Synvisc,
Durolane or Monovisc to help lubricate worn out joints.
The Knee clinic exists to assist active, health conscious
individuals achieve their highest levels of being by providing a highly specialized, research based, collaborative
approach to patient care. They impart their expertise
more clearly than others and fortify their reputation
by being results driven and friendly. There is no referral needed to book an appointment. The Knee Clinic is
open Monday to Saturday with hours ranging from 7am
to 7pm on certain days to provide more availability. In
conjunction with the Knee Clinic is Elite Sport Performance; a multidisciplinary sport injury clinic which has
access to all the same services as the Knee Clinic. The
clinic is one of only a few facilities in the province to
offer mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct to
their other sport-injury services. For more information
or to book an appointment please phone 403-689-9889
or visit www.kneeclinic.ca. Clinic director Dr. Dale Macdonald has been in practice for 12 years and holds a
post-doctoral fellowship in sport sciences. Dr. Macdonald has worked with an array of athletes from various
action sports ranging from bobsleigh and skeleton to
motocross and mountain bike racing. He was a member
of the host medical team at the 2010 Olympic Games
and is a 2013 recipient of the Avenue Magazine Top 40
Under 40 award. He also works as a member of the Asterisk Mobile Medical team providing specialized health
care to the world’s best motorcycle racers through the
FIM World Supercross Championship Series.
Collaborative Care, Focused Results
Open 6 days a week!
112-10333 Southport Rd SW
www.elitesportperformance.com
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Southwood Community Association Membership
As per the Privacy Act, any information you provide will be held in strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to third parties.
Your membership is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Please include cheque or money order with this form and mail to:
Southwood Community Association
Attn: Memberships
11 Sackville Drive SW, Calgary AB T2W 0W3
Cost: $30/family $20/senior family
Last Name ...................................................................................................... First Name ..............................................................................
Address ........................................................................................................... Calgary AB ..............................................................................
Phone# ............................................................................................................ Cell# ..........................................................................................
Email address.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
I would like to volunteer my time for:
 Casino
 Ice Rink Maintenance
 Board of Directors
 Special Events
 Fundraising
 As required
Hall Rentals
Looking for a space to hold your next function or weekly/
monthly meeting? The Southwood Community Hall is the
perfect spot for birthdays/anniversaries, seminars/workshops,
book clubs, day camps & playgroups, fitness classes and more!
Discounted rental fees for community members! For more info,
visit our website at www.southwoodconnects.ca or call Lola at
403-474-3845.
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4th ANNUAL
SOUTHWOOD
WINTER
FESTIVAL
SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 2015
Mark Your Calendar!
VISIT – www.southwoodconnects.ca
for information updates.
OR
Contact Rob at [email protected] if you are
interested in helping out!
LOCATION:
COMMUNITY HALL AND RINK
11 SACKVILLE DRIVE SW
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Installation
Ask about Commercial and Residential
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If you want to use another form of payment, such as
Interac, please register your pet licensing bill with your
own bank.
The City of Calgary
launching new pet licensing
website
Animal & Bylaw Services is launching a new pet licensing website in order to improve service to Calgarians.
Effective 8 a.m. on September 29, the new website will
launch at https://petlicence.calgary.ca.
If you previously bookmarked the animal licensing website, please DELETE your bookmark, it will no longer be
in effect after the scheduled date and time.
After testing of the new site is complete in the spring
of 2015, we will have the ability to add features such as
Interac, automatic withdrawals and renewals. Currently,
pet owners can only pay by credit card when using the
online service or calling 311.
In Calgary, all cats and dogs over three (3) months of age
must be licensed. An animal license enables The City to
return your missing cat or dog to you and it tells others
that your lost pet is not a stray and needs to be returned
to his family.
For more information, visit Calgary.ca and search Licensing a Cat or Dog.
Animal & Bylaw Services has a new Facebook page!
Subscribing the ABS Facebook page is the best way to
keep up-to-date on our feature events, campaigns, promotions and news.
Please “Like” us on Facebook and share our page with
friends, family and colleagues and help us reach our
membership goals:
•500 likes by Halloween
•1,000 likes by New Year’s Day
Join us today!
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Body Rolling
Classes
Help for
ADD/ADHD
If you are interested please call 403-400-0220 or email
[email protected].
Are you interested in a Yamuna Body Rolling Class
this fall?
Introductory four week session
Friday 9:30 – 11 AM
November 7 to November 28
4-week session - $53
A short intro session will be offered at the Southwood
Community Centre. These dates are still flexible, depending on how many responses I get.
Yoga with June
at Southwood
Community Hall
Wednesday mornings 9:30 – 11:00
Drop-in Rate: $10 Community members / Non-members: $13
Beginners welcome. You will learn fundamental yoga
poses with attention to alignment and the health benefits of the poses. Develop strength, body awareness,
flexibility and better balance. Learn poses that energize
and others that restore the body and calm the mind.
June Kwak trained at the Yoga Studio College of Canada
in the Iyengar style of yoga.
Come and give it a try! Call or email for further information: 403-710-5126
[email protected]
Drug free alternative
for attention issues.
• Assessment using leading edge
brain mapping (QEEG)
• Individualized treatment plan
• Increase focus and attention
• Reduce anxiety
• Build self-esteem
• Reduce learning difficulties
• Improve coping and relationship
skills
Free information presentation
Thursday, Oct 23 from 7-8 pm
Myosymmetries Clinic
#101 - 1011 Glenmore Tr. SW
Limited space - call to register
Free Phone Consultation
Myosymmetries
Neurotherapy + Chronic Pain Clinic
www.myosymmetries.com
403.225.0900
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THE LEARNING TREE PRE-SCHOOL
Southwood
The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the
Southwood Community Centre. Register NOW for
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THE LEARNING
TREE PRE-SCHOOL
The Learning Tree Preschool is located in the Southwood Community Centre. Register NOW for our 3 year
old AM or 4 year old PM programs. There is very limited
space available. For more information about the preschool program and registration, contact Meghan Collyer at www.thelearningtreepreschool.com.
Danika
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403-640-4331
Yes
Ed
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403-217-2947
Yes
Henry
14
403-719-8282
Yes
Jana
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403-619-8213
Yes
Jillian
15
403-255-0562
Yes
Kyle
13
403-652-0964
Yes
Kyra
14
403-397-3870
Yes
Mackenzie
14
403-805-6223
Yes
Maya
12
403-253-9390
Yes
Nathalie
20
403-909-0933
Yes
Rhys
14
403-399-7509
Yes
Samantha
24
403-252-7578
No
Sarah
21
587-225-2160
No
Silvia
31
403-467-8756
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11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. • www.tricocentre.ca
Trico Centre Makes Physical
Activity Fun For The Whole Family
The lifestyle habits we create as children are often the ones
that stick with us throughout our lives.
By making regular physical activity a fun part of your family’s routine, you are instilling in your children the desire to
maintain healthy levels of physical activity for life.
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), a
leading organization for personal training in Canada, publishes physical activity guidelines for all age groups. These
include:
•0 to 5 years–daily play (progressing towards 60 minutes of
energetic play per day by age 5)
•5 to 17 years – at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity every day
•Adults 18 to 65+ years –at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week and resistance
(weight) training to maintain bone and muscle health two
days per week (Source: CSEP, 2014, Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines)
Trico Centre offers many fun and exciting opportunities for
families to be active all year round, making it easy to meet
these guidelines.
Here are some ways you can make physical activity fun for
your entire family.
1. Have each family member choose a favourite exercise
and combine all of them into a circuit (series of exercises
performed consecutively) that everyone can do in the
Rona Fitness Centre.
2. Alternate between family members’ favourite activities
throughout the week. Go swimming in the wave pool;
enjoy a leisure skate in the arena; play basketball during
open gym time; practice hockey skills at Stick and Puck.
3. Hire a personal trainer to develop a fitness program the
whole family can do together.
Taking the time to help your children appreciate the pleasures of physical activity while they are young helps ensure
they will remain active for life and enjoy the health benefits
associated with regular physical activity.
By Paul Rescanski
Women’s English and Social
Group – Meet your neighbours
and practice English!
The New Friends and Neighbourhood Group program
is a safe and fun environment for immigrant women
to improve their English and meet new women in the
community.
•Freeregistration
•Onceaweekfor2hours
•Learnaboutcommunityresources
•Makenewfriendsandhavefun!
•NominimumEnglishrequirements
•Freechildcareprovided(6months–6years)
Fish Creek Library Group 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE
(Program Room)
Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00pm *Starts September 23*
Shawnessy Group 333 Shawville Blvd SE (Room 232)
Mondays from 1:00 – 3:00pm *Starts September 22*
For more information or other locations throughout the
city, please contact:
Rae-Lynn Peariso
Program Coordinator
New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Phone: 403-444-1752
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website: www.ciwa-online.com
Trico Centre’s Youth Fitness
Orientations Ages 9 - 11 and 12 - 14
Learn about the fitness opportunities open to each age
group. One-hour sessions offered Sat. and Sun. afternoons.
Free for members. Register online or at Guest Services.
Trico Centre is located at 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. Residents of partnered communities pay 20% less for memberships than those who reside outside partnered communities. Phone: 403-278-7542 or see www.tricocentre.ca
to find out more.
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-6%
> Which investments are likely to recover
– and which ones aren’t?
July 2014
$457,225
-3%
June 2014
$510,674
-2%
May 2014
$494,916
-1%
April 2014
$431,250
-2%
March 2014
$413,397
1%
February 2014
$401,600
-2%
January 2014
$517,442
-1%
December 2013
$453,950
-5%
November 2013
$441,720
-5%
October 2013
$520,849
-4%
September 2013
$447,230
-4%
Arrange a complimentary second opinion
service today – call 403-266-9655 or email
us at [email protected]
Professional Wealth
Management Since 1901
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian
Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of
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Call Bob: 403.257.3465 / 403.461.3490
Last 12 Months Southwood
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
No. New Properties
No. Properties Sold
August 2014
8
2
July 2014
8
4
June 2014
4
4
May 2014
8
6
April 2014
2
4
5
March 2014
6
February 2014
4
3
January 2014
5
7
2
December 2013
2
November 2013
4
5
October 2013
6
10
September 2013
10
10
Total
67
62
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above
MLS averages please visit southwood.great-news.ca
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COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
BRIAN PINCOTT
WARD 11
www.ward11calgary.ca
As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer,
the leaves on our trees are starting to change colours.
This means that our leaf and pumpkin composting
program will be starting! You’ll be able to drop off
the leaves that you’ve spent hours raking up in your
yard, and any unwanted pumpkins left over from Halloween, at one of 36 locations until November 9th. For
more information please visit www.calgary.ca/waste.
If you aren’t able to make it to one of the drop off
locations by November 9th, you can drop your loose
yard waste off at any City landfill. Please be aware, a
Friends of Fish Creek Star
Night
reduced rate is charged for yard waste that is being
dropped off for composting, but if you have a load of
yard waste mixed with garbage you will be charged
the basic sanitary waste charge.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful
Thanksgiving and a Happy Halloween!
As always, I encourage constituents of Ward 11 to contact me with any questions or concerns. I email out information regarding upcoming events, City programs
and opportunities to provide input into the City’s
public engagement programs relevant to Ward 11
residents. Due to the new anti-spam laws you need to
specifically request our email updates; you can sign up
at anytime by emailing my office at ward11@calgary.
ca. I also encourage you to visit my website, www.
ward11calgary.ca, for additional information that may
be of interest to you.
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Saturday, October 18, 2014
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 13931
Woodpath Road SW (Access from 37 St SW and 130 Ave
SW, west end of Fish Creek Provincial Park)
Remember:
•Dress for the weather
•Cover flashlights with red to prevent night vision loss
(thin fabric or tissue paper work well)
For more information contact Shalane DeGruyter at
403.297.7926 or [email protected].
Event runs regardless of the weather, cloudy or clear.
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Come and enjoy:
•viewing the night sky through telescopes
•guided night walks
•indoor activities and displays
•learning about local night creatures
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BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
Cookies, cookies, cookies! We love cookies!
If it’s October then it must be yummy chocolate-y Girl
Guide mint cookie time! Please support our girls by
buying a box when they come to your door or if you
see them at a retail location. Your generous support
makes our activities possible.
Looking to join in on all the fun, games, friendships
and new experiences that Girl Guides has to offer?
Registration for youth and adults is on going - Don’t wait
contact Calgary Area Girl Guides today for a unit near
you! [email protected] or 403-283-8348.
In September some units participated in TD Tree Days
at South Glenmore Park and helped plant approximately 850 new trees to green our parks. In October
all the members of Blackfoot District will come together for a fun and active swim night at Acadia Pool
as a result of a ParticipACTION Teen Challenge grant.
ParticipACTION Canada promotes active living as a
lifestyle choice for Canadians. Let’s Bring Back Play!
Check them out at www.participaction.com.
The Sparks are spending time getting to know each
other. They are enjoying the changing seasons and
keep busy with crafts, songs and activities to match
the fall colours.
The Brownies are dancing around the toadstool! October will be busy with outdoor explorations, cookie selling, working on badges and Halloween activities.
The Guides are set for action! Badge work, cookie selling, active living, service projects and camping are on
the agenda.
Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex units started off September with camping and campfires. In October they
will be attending Nite Trek camp, swimming, working
on service projects and selling cookies.
Guiding is a great place for women to connect with
other women and to share their talents and knowledge with the youth of our community. We are looking
for women aged 18 years and older who would like to
experience mentorship and friendship by volunteering a small amount of their time to becoming leaders.
No previous experience required!
Guiding is a great place to grow lasting friendships and
experience new opportunities no matter what your
age. Why not give us a try!
Girl Greatness Starts Here!
Daylight
Saving Time
ends Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 a.m.
When changing the time on your clocks, copiers, recording
equipment, etc., change the batteries in your smoke detectors
at the same time to keep your family safe.
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•Let your parents know where you are going to be at
all times and advise them if you will be late returning.
Halloween Safety
Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents and trick-or-treaters of some basic Halloween safety tips, as October 31st approaches. Halloween can be
an exciting time for children, but with the distraction of
treats and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. Take some time to review these simple tips and reminders to help ensure Halloween is a safe night for all.
Trick-or-Treaters
•Remember: all regular pedestrian rules still apply. Be
sure to cross the road at marked cross walks, or well lit
corners only. It is safest to work your way up one side of
the street, and then cross once to the other side.
•Stay away from houses that are not well lit. Do not accept rides from strangers, or enter any home you feel
is unsafe.
SOUTHWOOD
LIBRARY
924 Southland Dr SW • 403-260-2600 • calgarypubliclibrary.com
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday (mid-Sept to mid-May) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Library Tidbits
Remember all Calgary Public Library branches are open
Sunday’s from 12-5 p.m. You are most welcome to come
in and browse, read a magazine and enjoy the company!
Junior High or High School students are needed for our
Mascot program-call Volunteer Resources at 403-2212036 for more information or visit calgarypubliclibrary.
com/about-us/volunteer.
Ongoing Programs
Drop-In Lego Club is on Tuesday’s until December 16
from 4:15-5:15 p.m. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Computer Technology Coaching is on Wednesday’s until December 17 from 2-4 p.m. Drop in and bring your
computer questions to our great volunteers!
Parents
•Be certain that young trick-or-treaters are accompanied by an adult. Older children should stay in groups.
•Advise children not to eat anything until they return
home. Dispose of any items that appear to have been
tampered with, or that are not properly wrapped.
•Pre-determine boundaries to trick-or-treat within, and
establish a firm time to return home.
Costumes
•Consider sending your children with a flashlight for additional safety and increased visibility.
•When purchasing, or making costumes, look for materials and accessories that are labeled flame-resistant.
•Ensure your child is wearing adequate foot wear that
takes into consideration weather conditions and walking
•Choose bright colored costumes that are highly visible. Adding reflective tape to costumes further increases visibility.
Upcoming Programs
Halloween Hijinks - Join us for a family friendly evening of Halloween fun including ghost stories, spooky
crafts and many other activities. Ages 4 to 10 with a
parent/caregiver. Thursday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30
p.m. No registration required.
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected]
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified
journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced
in Southwood. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00
pm. 24 hour emergency service call 403-255-7938.
“Showering you with great service.”
ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding taping and
texturing. Complete basement developments and
renovations. Licensed and insured. References. Call
Austin Construction 403-852-2785.
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS
& DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlargements cut into foundation for basement windows
and doors. Enlarge your existing basement windows
to meet fire code for bedrooms, from cutting basement windows, doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile, core drilling,
excavation and anything concrete cutting. Call 403570-0555. Email: [email protected].
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community
Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost
mediation and conflict coaching service that can
help you resolve problems and restore peace!
We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.
communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
YARD BUSTERS PROPERTY SERVICES: Monthly
snow removal starting at $139.95. Fall clean-ups
starting at $149.95. Gutter cleaning starting at
$109.95 (bungalows only). Christmas light installation starting at $175. Some conditions apply.
Licensed. Insured. WCB. Seniors Discount. Phone
403-265-4769.
DISCIPLE HOMES & IMPROVEMENTS: Interior
and exterior renovation experts. Interior - Kitchens and granite, baths, general contractor. Exterior
- Roofing, siding, windows and doors. Member of
the BBB. Email [email protected] or phone
403-207-5708.
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Eavestrough cleaning/repairs/installs
Gutter clean & fix/Fascia/Soffit
Downspouts/Drip-edge/Leak repairs
EARN $$$ WHILE KIDS IN SCHOOL! We train you
to clean nice homes in South Calgary. Work 8:30 am
4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. No evenings! No weekends! All holidays off! Must have car. Mileage paid.
$14 per hour to start. Call 403-225-3441.
JUNK TO THE DUMP / ODD JOBS: Disposal of any
household unwants. Reno clean-ups. Move in/out
garbage removal. Disposal/recycling of appliances/electronics. Reno moves. Very prompt service,
best prices and satisfaction always guaranteed! We
load. Senior Discount. Please call Sanil for your free
estimate at 403-616-2758.
FRANK ‘N’ STYLES SALON: Master stylist with 9
years of experience taking on clients at new location. All ages welcome. Colours, cuts and styles.
10% off first visit. Call or text Francesca at 403714-4201.
SNOW REMOVAL: RNM Cleaning Services clears
freshly fallen snow daily, removes ice and uses
environmentally friendly melt products. We are a
local, reliable business providing punctual, safety
conscious and reasonably priced snow removal
services. Please call Rob for a free quote today!
403-831-1651.
HELP WITH RE-CYCLING EMPTIES FOR SRI-LANKA POST TSUNAMI RELIEF WORK: One step at
a time, work still continues. Please donate empty
cans, bottles, milk cartons and juice containers.
Please contact Siri or Indranie to donate 403-2531993. Yes we can make a difference when we team
together.
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JONATHAN DENIS Q.C.,MLA
CALGARY-ACADIA
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General
10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. SE
403.640.1363 • [email protected]
www.jonathandenis.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/jonathandenismla
Twitter: Twitter.com/ MinisterJono
Serving: Riverbend, Southwood, Fairview, Acadia, Willow Park, Mapleridge and Manchester
By the time this newsletter comes out in a few weeks
there will have been some significant changes made in
Edmonton. The first change I would like to note is that
Jim Prentice has become our Premier. He and his cabinet will have lots of work to do before the fall Legislature sitting date October 27.
My work as your MLA will continue uninterrupted and
as please feel free to express your thoughts on all matters. I am a numbers guy, so please see below for some
important numbers in Alberta.
Alberta to sell all government aircraft
One of Premier Jim Prentice’s first moves is to sell the
fleet of government aircraft.
Personally I travel mostly via car or government aircraft
and I am happy to continue with this practice as it is
how all of us typically travel.
Things you may not know about Alberta by the
numbers:
•Alberta’s population grew by 3.5 per cent in 2013—triple the national average—surpassing the four million
mark for the first time.
•A newborn baby girl in Alberta is expected to live for
nearly 84 years on average, whereas newborn boys
are expected to live for almost 80 years.
•2013 was a bumper year for crops, with production
soaring 18 per cent higher than in 2012, keeping farm
receipts near record levels.
•In 2013, the number of wildfires decreased from 1,555
to 1,193, remaining below the previous five-year average of 1,585 (2009-2013).
•The average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from $739 in Medicine Hat to $2,061 in
Fort McMurray.
•About 75 per cent of Alberta’s high school students
graduated within three years of entering Grade 10
BUSINESS
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YOGA: Hatha Iyengar Yoga & Pilates classes for
all ages and levels. Book a private Ayurvedic
consultation with Skjei Sharma (lifestyle dietary and yoga routines specific for individual
needs). Specialty yoga props, gift items, jewelry
and a unique selection of healing crystals available in store. Contact: Yoga Haven 403-2250580 or visit www.yogahavencalgary.com.
BIG CRAFT SALE - ST. BONAVENTURE PARISH
FALL FAIR: Saturday October 25, from 10am 4pm. All are welcome! $2 entry. St. Bonaventure
Parish Hall, 1600 Acadia Drive SE Calgary.
and almost 82 per cent within five years, a notable improvement since 2004-05.
•Alberta workers enjoyed the highest average weekly
earnings ($1,108.01) in 2013 – 22 per cent above the
national average.
•In 2012, Alberta’s total investment in upstream oil and
gas reached a record of $51.9 billion.
•During the past decade, Alberta produced about onethird of the nation’s wheat, slightly more than one-third
of the canola crop and almost half of the barley crop.
•In 2013, almost half of Albertans who volunteered
chose to contribute to sports and recreation activities by coaching a team, or by officiating or organizing
sporting and recreational events.
•In 2013-14, nine out of 10 Albertans attended arts
events or participated in arts activities.
Albertans can access all Alberta Official Statistics online
by visiting www.officialstats.alberta.ca.
As always your communication with my office helps me
do my job.
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COMMUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Free announcements: lost/found, household items
for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc.
 Forty word limit
CURLERS WANTED: Day and Evening Ladies Leagues
– Individuals and teams are welcome. For more information and registration dates visit www.arccurlingclub.
com or phone the ARC at 403-255-1252.
VOLUNTEER FOR CANADA’S LARGEST POPPY CAMPAIGN! October 31 - November 11. Volunteers needed in
SE and SW Calgary communities to deliver Poppy Boxes
to stores, and take donations at local shopping centres
and stores. Help support local Veterans and help carry the
torch for Veterans who are no longer able to volunteer.
Contact Rhonda at 403-607-7596 or email rrisebrough@
gmail.com, or send a tweet to @PoppyLegion285.
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fastest insects,
flying 50 to
60 mph.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ALL EMERGENCY CALLS
911
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre
403.253.5250
Alberta Health Care
403.310.0000
AHS Addictions Hotline
1.866.332.2322
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency
403.245.7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7
403.943.5465
Calgary Police – Non Emergency
403.266.1234
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
403.234.7233
Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.387.5437
Child Find – Alberta
403.270.3463
Distress/Crisis Line
403.266.4357
ENMAX – Power Trouble
403.514.6100
Poison Centre – Alberta
1.800.332.1414
Suicide Crisis Line
1.800.784.2433
HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE
Alberta Children’s Hospital
403.955.7211
Foothills Hospital
403.944.1110
Peter Lougheed Centre
403.943.4555
Rockyview General Hospital
403.943.3000
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Care
403.955.6200
South Calgary Urgent Care
403.943.9300
South Health Campus
403.956.1111
OTHER
Calgary Humane Society
403.205.4455
Calgary Parking Authority
(Towed/Abandoned Vehicles etc.)
403.537.7100
Calgary Senior’s Resource
(SeniorConnect)
403.266.6200
Call Before You Dig (Buried Utilities) 1.800.242.3447
City of Calgary
211 and 311
Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+)
403.705.3250
Kerby Centre for the 55 plus
403.705.3246
Neighbour Mediation Hotline
403.269.2707
Road Conditions – Calgary
1.877.262.4997
Weather Information
403.299.7878
Need-a-Doctor www.needadoctorcalgaryandarea.ca
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 Southwood Community Association and Great News Publishing. The
information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is
not warranted to be so.
Southwood Community Association and Great News Publishing do not
endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of
these ads should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
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“NEW PHYSICIANS NEW PATIENTS”
New Physicians taking new patients. Longer hours, evenings and weekend
appointments.
New Doctors. Dr. Colbert, Dr. Pirisola and Dr. Edema.
New Internal Medicine Doctor joining our group.
Oakridge Medical
A different way of thinking about walk in, call ahead and book your
appointment same day. Phone lines open at 8:30 am.
10003 24th St SW
403.287.6770
Allergy testing appointments available for anyone 15 years or older.
Minimal wait times.
Women’s health appointments available weekly. Female Physicians to do
pap’s, Breast exams, IUD insertions, birth control or hormone discussions.
Hyperhidrosis and Migraine consults and treatments.
The Podiatry Practice of Tedman Donovan, for all your foot health needs.
Orthotics & Sandals, Bunions & Hammertoes, Arch and Heel Pain,
Neuromas & Cysts. Corns, Calluses & Warts, Shockwave Therapy Available.
Diabetic Foot Care and Routine Foot Care.
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