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9504 Oakridge Dr. SW
Calgary, AB – T2V 0L1
Phone:403.238.0007
[email protected] | www.oakridgecommunity.ca
My Babysitter List 5
Christmas Market 7
Oakridge Community Calendar 11
Shinny Holiday Skate Schedule 12
Oakridge Real Estate Update 20
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your community connections
Councillor – Brian Pincott
MLA – Linda Johnson
MP – Stephen Harper 403-268-2430
403-216-5421
403-253-8203
Regular designated program:
Nellie McClung, K-6 (2315 Palliser Drive SW) John Ware 7-9 (10020 19 Street SW)
Henry Wise Wood Senior High (910 75 Avenue SW)
403-777-8620
403-777-7930
403-253-2261
French immersion:
Chinook Park K-6 (1312 75 Avenue SW)
Harold Panabaker, Junior High (23 Sackville Drive SW)
Dr. E.P. Scarlett, Senior High (220 Canterbury Drive SW)
École de la Source
École de la Rose sauvage
403-777-8480
403-777-7890
403-281-3366
403-255-6724
403-230-3112
Spanish immersion:
Canyon Meadows, K-6 (395 Canterbury Drive SW)
Robert Warren, 5-6, Junior High (12424 Elbow Drive SW)
William Aberhart, Senior High (3009 Morley Trail NW)
403-777-8600
403-777-7690
403-289-2551
Montessori:
Lake Bonavista K-6 (1015 120 Avenue SE)
403-777-6871
Science Alternative and GATE
Louis Riel (9632 Oakfield Drive SW) 403-777-7650
Regular designated program:
St. Cyril, K /Junior High (2990 Cedarbrae Drive SW)
Bishop Grandin, Senior High (111 Haddon Road SW)
403-500-2070
403-500-2047
French immersion:
St. Gerard, Kindergarten (1204 96 Avenue SW)
St. Matthew, Junior High (416 83 Avenue SE)
Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
403-500-2028
403-500-2030
403-271-5544
403-240-2007
Spanish immersion:
St. Benedict Kindergarten (10340 19 Street SW)
Campbell Stone United Church
Foundation Baptist Church
Oak Park Church of Christ
St. Peter’s Anglican
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
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403-708-7729
403-251-5920
403-251-5150
403-252-0393
403-255-0001
403-500-2053
St. Gerard’s Parish
South Calgary Community Church
Southwood Church of God
St. Andrew’s United Church
Holy Spirit Parish
403-253-2251
403-281-6755
403-281-7804
403-259-4080
403-251-3381
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403-460-1300
587-223-1457
403-217-2947
403-667-5394
403-589-3173
587-296-1650
403-796-5606
403-685-8090
587-896-1136
403-640-4331
403-478-2704
403-805-6223
403-874-4034
403-652-0964
403-719-8282
403-719-8282
403-988-4841
403-991-8045
705-706-4338
403-389-5921
403-909-0933
587-891-8324
587-225-2160
587-998-6172
403-923-5111
403-467-8756
403-252-5052
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Employment
opportunity
The Oakridge Community Association Before and After
School Care program is looking for energetic, community-minded people for our licensed and accredited
school-age program. Interested individuals must be willing to take, or hold, a minimum of an Alberta CDA (Level
1) certificate, which can be obtained online. Successful
candidates will also need to obtain a valid CPS Security
Clearance, plus first-aid/CPR. Reliable transportation required. Please email current resume to oakcomm@telus.
net. Full and part-time positions available immediately.
A great haircut will never
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Calling All Babysitters
Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities
you would like to babysit in.
Calling All Parents
Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around
your community.
Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked
when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the
community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.
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Limit one coupon per customer.
Valid at participating area salons.
OFFER EXPIRES: January
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Oakridge Community Association
Complex
9504 Oakfield Drive S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2V 0L1
Telephone: 403 238-0007
Fax: 403 238-1115
Email: [email protected]
www.oakridgecommunity.ca
Office Hours
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Weekdays
Complex Manager
Sandy Fitzgibbon
Maintenance
Leyla McTaggart
Ron Lukie,
Sterling Pedlar, Jay Stewart
Community Contacts
C.O.P.S. Liaison
Cst. Mike Glessing
Hall Rentals
Contact Sandy weekdays at the
Center, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
•
Space available for Socials, Meetings, Wedding Receptions
•
Our large hall holds approx imately 200 people with kitchen
facilities
•
Executive
President Past President Treasurer Secretary V.P. Complex V.P. Membership
V.P. Social
V.P. Sports
V.P. Fundraiser V.P. Civic Affairs Gerry Stoddart Cam Sylven Rob Kramer Shauna Kelly
Brian Pedlar
Susanne Piers
Marilyn Sharpe
John Killam
Vacant
Matthew O’Connor DECEMBER
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Board of Directors
Barb Yau, Don Best, Marty Scholten, Toby LaBrie, Scott Meyerhoff, Suzanne
Burgman and Cheryl Argento
Directory
Beavers/Cubs/Scouts
Gord Lane
Before/After School Care
Kelly Krebs
Bingo Volunteers
Sandy Fitzgibbon
Brownies/Guides
Diane Guido
Community Recreation
Kiara Bichel
Coordinator
Curling
Ted Bailey
Echo
Emily Pratt
Elm Obedience School
Eda Milne
Holiday Adventures
Kelly Krebs
Jump Start
Kelly Krebs
Line Dancing
Mary Rochfort
Netball
Paula MacWilliam
Quick Fit
Sandy Fitzgibbon
Ringette
Steve Hutchison
Soccer
Gene Pawlak
Southland Athletic Association Jill Cameron
Southwest Communities
Resource Centre
Weaselhead Society
Lisa Flaman
Yoga
Jane Sponiar
Tools for Kids Preschool
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403 238-9322
403 238-0007
403 238-8549
403 476-7278
403 281-4557
403 801-3786
403 281-7937
403 238-9322
403 238-9322
403 238-4692
403 281-8348
403 238-0007
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Oakridge Community
Before & After School Care Program
presents their first ever
Christmas
Market
Saturday
November 29th, 2014
10:00am – 3:00pm
Upper Level
Oakridge Community Ctr.
9504 Oakfield Drive SW
Free Admission
For more information
or to book a table . . .
call (403) 238-9322
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Oakridge Community
Centre Abuse Policy
The Oakridge Community Centre values its staff, volunteers and patrons of the facility. In order to provide a safe and healthy environment, we are a zero-tolerance facility. Abuse or harassment towards
volunteers, staff and patrons will not be tolerated.
C.O.P.S.Corner
Cst. Mike Glessing
Serving the Communities of: Bayview • Braeside
• Canyon Meadows • Cedarbrae • Oakridge
• Palliser • Pump Hill • Woodbine • Woodlands
www.alfaroofing.ca
[email protected]
Local Oakridge Contractor since 1991
Location: BraeCentre Mall, 11430 Braeside Dr. S.W.
Telephone: 403-974-6150 • Fax: 403-974-0618
• Office Hours: Weekdays – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Saturdays – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Closed - Sundays and Holidays
Lynn Grant
General Manager
McLAWS LAW
Experienced, cost effective and practical
advice, representation and counsel
to meet your legal needs
insurance disputes - estate probate - small business
wills - personal directives - powers of attorney
employment issues - general litigation
◊
Peter B. McLaws
Barrister & Solicitor
(403) 710-3712
www.mclawslaw.ca
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The Calgary Police Service can be reached
at any time by calling 403-266-1234
The Calgary Police
Service
needs volunteers for
BraeCentre C.O.P.S.
If you like meeting people, can work with minimum supervision, are organized, enjoy working on a computer,
have four hours per week available to volunteer, and
work well in a team environment; you will enjoy volunteering at the Calgary Police Service BraeCentre COPS
Community Police Station. Full training is provided.
For more information, please contact Cst Mike Glessing
at 403-567-6600 or [email protected], or drop
into our BraeCentre office at 11430 Braeside Dr SW to
meet our friendly volunteer staff members and pick up
an application. We look forward to seeing you.
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Why do people clink their
glasses before drinking a toast?
It used to be common for someone to try to kill an enemy
by offering him a poisoned drink. To prove to a guest that
a drink was safe, it became customary for a guest to pour
a small amount of his drink into the glass of the host. Both
men would drink it simultaneously. When a guest trusted
his host, he would only touch or clink the host’s glass with
his own.
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Window
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Public Skating 3:30-4:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30-8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Public Skating 3:30-4:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30-8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Public Skating 3:30-4:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30-8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Public Skating 3:30-4:30 pm
Line Dancing 5:30-8:30 pm
Squash court: Available every day.
Public Skating 2:30-3:30 pm
Public Skating 2:30-3:30 pm
Public Skating 2:30-3:30 pm
SUNDAY
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Adult Skate 9:30-10:30 am
Parent/Tot Skate 1:30-2:30 pm
Yoga with Jane 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Adult Skate 9:30-10:30 am
Parent/Tot Skate 1:30-2:30 pm
Yoga with Jane 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Adult Skate 9:30-10:30 am
Parent/Tot Skate 1:30-2:30 pm
Yoga with Jane 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Adult Skate 9:30-10:30 am
Parent/Tot Skate 1:30-2:30 pm
Yoga with Jane 7:30 - 8:30 pm
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Public Skating 2:30-4:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Line Dancing 1-4 pm
Public Skating 2:30-4:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Line Dancing 1-4 pm
Public Skating 2:30-4:30 pm
Quick Fit 8 am - 8 pm
Line Dancing 1-4 pm
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Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 am
Quick Fit 8 am - 4 pm
Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 am
Quick Fit 8 am - 4 pm
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Quick Fit 8 am - 4 pm
Line Dancing 9:30-11:30 am
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Quick Fit 8 am - noon
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oakridge
Ring Road
Letter
OAKRIDGE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Oakridge community members,
As the construction for the Calgary Ring Road draws
closer, the Oakridge Community Association Board of
Directors has the opportunity to sit down with Alberta
Transportation and the City of Calgary to discuss impacts to our community.
The ring road is going ahead and it is the position of the
board to work with planners to minimize the impact to
the community. The best way to do this is to gather input from the community members and deliver a united
wish list.
It is with this in mind that the board would like community members to think about options that would reduce
ring road impact.
Some suggestions: plant trees or build a sculpture along
the ring road right-of-way to be more visually appealing
and act as a sound buffer, as well as erect a pedestrian
bridge or tunnel to ensure access to South Glenmore
Park and Weaselhead.
All ideas must be reasonable and in the spirit of working
collaboratively as a community. After compiling the top
ideas, the board will present them to Alberta Transportation and the City of Calgary
Please have all suggestions in to ringroadoca@gmail.
com by January 1, 2015.
With sincere regards,
Holiday
Skate Schedule
$2.00/ person
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY
The first 22 to pay get to play!
(Shinny is played on the indoor rink only.)
2 lines plus a goalie
MONDAY December 22 TUESDAY December 23 MONDAY December 29 TUESDAY December 30 FRIDAY January 2 10:45am - Noon
3:15pm - 4:30pm
9:45am - 11:00am
10:45am - Noon
3:15pm - 4:30pm
9:45am - 11:00am
2:00pm - 3:15pm
10:00am - 11:15pm
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Matthew O’Connor, VP Civic Affairs
For more information call
403-238-0007
Silence is golden.
Unless you have
a puppy…
then silence is
suspicious.
Very, very
suspicious.
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2014 Schedule (as of September 25, 2014)
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Oakridge Co-Op Mall
#49, 2580 Southland Drive SW
www.OakridgeDenture.com
Charles Gulley, DD, F.C.A.D.
Denturist
Problems with your dentures?
Don’t like the appearance of your dentures?
We can help!
We provide all denture services:
New Complete and Partial Dentures
Implant retained Dentures
Relines and Repairs
Continued Care-Adjustments
Call To Book Your Appointment: 403-251-1522
THE ONLY PRE-K TO GRADE
12 SCHOOL FROM FRANCE
IN WESTERN CANADA.
MORE THAN JUST A SCHOOL:
A PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
LYCÉE LOUIS PASTEUR
T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L F R E N C H S C H O O L
4099 Garrison Boulevard SW  Calgary, Alberta, T2T 6G2
Tel: (403) 243-5420  www.lycee.ca
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SouthWest
Communities
Resource
Centre
Located in the Professional Wing of the Oakridge Co-Op Mall
#42 2580 Southland Drive SW T2V 4J8
Phone: 403-238-9222 Email: [email protected]
www.swcrc.ca
ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Some of the families in our communities are struggling
financially and need baby and personal hygiene items.
Our cupboard is pretty bare. Please help your neighbor
by bringing some of these items to our office for distribution:
•Newborn and sizes 1 – 5 diapers and pull-ups; diaper
rash cream; formula; baby shampoo
•Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
dental floss, bar soap (recommend Dove), deodorant,
men’s shaving cream, men’s and women’s disposable
razors, feminine hygiene products
Mastering the Mouse
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 3:00
pm at the SWCRC
Looking for free classes to brush up on your computer
skills? We have a friendly and experienced computer tutor
who teaches basic computer skills to seniors and any others who need help and live in our service area. To register,
call Lori, our Volunteer Specialist, at 238-9222 ext. 223.
Parent Talk – Register Now
Thursday mornings, January 22 – April 9 2015 at the
SWCRC. Free child-minding, coffee and snacks. Parenting tip sheets and children’s books to take home.
This free program is open to all parents of babies and
young children.
•Enjoy the company and support of other parents
•Give your children some supervised play time
•Get your parenting questions answered with the help of
a trained facilitator from the Further Education Society
•Help your young children learn and develop their potential
You can register and start the program anytime over the
12 weeks of the session. Attend as many weeks as you
can. To register, call the SWCRC at 403-238-9222.
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Connecting you to the Resources you Need
You live in one of the 28 communities served by the SWCRC. If you are in need of information or resources, or if
you are facing a challenging situation of any kind and
you aren’t sure how to move forward, please call us at
403-238-9222 to make an appointment with one of our
Community Resource Workers.
Our two Community Resource Workers are social workers who will:
•sit down and talk with you for an extended period of
time
•provide supportive counselling
•help you assess your situation
•identify the strengths and resources you already have
•provide information about, and referrals to, other
available resources, programs and services
•advocate for you and help you advocate for yourself
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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
Winter Break Activities
School’s out, snow and cold are in, but not at the Library.
Join us for a variety of fun indoor activities. Ages 6 to 12
Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23, Wednesday, December 24, Monday, December 29, Tuesday, December 30, Wednesday, December 31, 10:30 a.m. - 12
p.m.
Saturdays, September 13 to December 20, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
AND
Wednesdays, September 3 to December 17, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Upcoming Programs
Holly Jolly Toddlers
Come celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs
and more!
Ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, December 17, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Tinsel Time
Come celebrate the season with Christmas stories,
songs and rhymes.
Ages 3 to 5 independent of a parent/caregiver
Tuesday, December 16, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Register in Person, by Phone or Online
Ongoing Programs
Drop-in Family Storytime
Drop in for stories, songs and finger plays the whole
family can enjoy.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver
VISIT
OAKRIDGE MEDICAL CLINIC
10003 - 24TH St. SW
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Get the Body
You Want!
Community Notices
important note
Parking lot speed limit
12 WEEKS AFTER
BEFORE
COOLSCULPTING
hCG Rapid Weight Loss Program
Calgary’s only Medically Supervised hCG Program includes:
• Weekly visits, hCG & 6 weeks maintenance!
• Metabolic Testing & Fat Burning Injections
• Medical history review & lab testing
Benefits of our CleanStart hCG program:
• An average weight loss from ½ lb to 1 lb per day
• Resets your metabolism & Reduces your appetite
• NOT a starvation diet
• No loss of muscle or structural fat
• Lose the weight and keep it off!
Facial Aesthetics
Reduce Wrinkles, Increase Eyelash
Thickness, Healthy Looking Skin
Available here:
Travel Vaccinations
We offer ALL Travel Vaccinations, including:
Hepatitis A/B, Yellow Fever, Tetanus
Please be advised that the speed limit in the parking lot
of the community centre is 5 km/hour.
Our parking lot is very busy at pick-up times for a variety
of sports and community programs, many catering
to younger children. Often children are excited when
leaving the building and may not look before they run
into the path of traffic.
Please note that the end of the cement pad is a dropoff/pick-up zone only – unattended vehicles are not
allowed. Also, the handicap parking stall is for vehicles
that have a handicap parking sticker.
Help us ensure the safety of all users of the Oakridge
Community Centre by entering and exiting the parking
lot carefully.
The Oakridge Community Association
A305, 1600 - 90th Ave SW
For more info or to book a
free consultation
Call 403-452-5699 Today!
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Orchids have
the smallest
seeds. It takes
more than 1.25
million seeds to
weigh 1 gram.
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Your City Section
Check out these important updates from
The City of Calgary
Recycle your real Christmas tree this year. Place your tree on the ground near your garbage collection spot by
7 a.m. on Friday, January 9. Leave the tree out and it will be picked up within three weeks.
The City’s new online panel, Citizens’ View, is a space for Calgarians to provide input into City programs and
services. Join today to get involved.
Become a subscriber and get involved in the discussion about the future success and growth of Calgary’s main
street neighbourhoods.
Be a Snow Angel! Clear a neighbour’s walk along with yours and make your community proud.
The Province is completing Calgary’s SW ring road. The City of Calgary is connecting 11 southwest city roads
to the ring road. Learn more about The City’s role online.
Calgary Transit stations are now brighter and offer better visibility for transit users and Calgary Transit staff
thanks to the installation of new LED lighting.
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve with The City of Calgary! Family-friendly events are taking place at Village Square
Leisure Centre, the Municipal Building and Olympic Plaza.
When parents and kids play together, they are actively practicing skills that are a fundamental to building
physical literacy. Spend 30 minutes per day playing together and your children are getting half of their recommended daily activity. Learn more online.
Recreation offers unique holiday season programming for you and your family. Try some ‘kid free’ shopping
time with the “Stop, Drop and Shop” program. Registration is underway.
calgary.ca/waste
www.citizensview.ca
calgary.ca/mainstreets
calgary.ca/snowangels
calgary.ca
search: “ring road”
calgary.ca
search: “SBP”
calgary.ca/nye
calgary.ca
search: “physical literacy”
calgary.ca/myrecguide
Fun fact! The length of Calgary’s completed ring road will be the same distance between Calgary and Canmore!
Did you know? The mulch made from recycled Christmas trees is available to residents for gardening and landscaping! You can get it at no charge from the
East Calgary landfill, while supplies last.
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Be a good neighbour,
clear the snow
Cold Weather Safety
Alberta Health Services EMS responds to many cold weather related emergencies every winter. Simple actions, such
as: dressing appropriately and anticipating sudden weather changes may help keep you warm and safe this season.
Frostnip
•Frostnip occurs when skin is extremely cold, but not frozen. It commonly affects the ears, nose, cheeks, fingers
and toes
•Skin appears red, but also turns white when pressed. It
may also feel numb to the touch
•When treated promptly, frost-nipped skin will heal without complication
•Gently re-warming the affected area in a warm environment is advised
Frostbite
•Frostbite occurs when skin becomes so cold, that the skin
and underlying tissue freeze
•It may look white and waxy and will feel hard to the touch
•Treatment begins with removal from the cold environment and placing the affected area in warm, not hot, water, until re-warmed
•Seek further medical attention as required
Hypothermia
•Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature –
less than 34°C (as compared to normal body temperature
of about 37°C)
•People suffering hypothermia may act inappropriately
with uncharacteristic stumbling, mumbling, and fumbling, as their body temperature continues to lower
•Early recognition and prompt medical attention is crucial.
Left untreated, hypothermia may progress to coma and/
or death
•Call 9-1-1. Don’t forget to protect yourself from the factors
that originally lead to the patient’s situation
•Gentle re-warming should start as quickly as possible, including: removal of wet, or constrictive clothing; covering
with blankets, or sleeping bags; and protecting the person from further heat loss (wind, moisture and contact
with cold surfaces)
•Dress in layers – it’s easier to remove layers, when warm,
rather than not having enough layers, when cold
Having access to a survival/first-aid kit within your vehicle
is also advised.
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Winter has arrived and it’s time to be mindful of how the
buildup of ice and snow on city sidewalks can post a risk
of injury to Calgarians. Older adults, those with mobility
issues or parents pushing strollers or walking with young
children, may find it treacherous to venture out if neighbours are not diligent about clearing the ice and snow.
All of us can help make walking in our communities safe
for everyone if we work together and follow the regulations set out in Calgary’s Street Bylaw.
Property owners are responsible for clearing all sidewalks adjacent to their property. This means removing all
snow and ice down to the bare concrete within 24 hours
after the snow stops falling. If, as a property owner, you
do not live at the residence, it is important to work with
tenants or arrange for a contractor to clear the snow. It’s
also important to note that if a property is being developed, the developer is often the owner responsible to
clean sidewalks around a construction site or empty lot.
The property owner is ultimately responsible for snow
clearing under the bylaw. For any ice that is difficult to remove, a de-icing mixture is available at fire halls or Roads
depots. Please bring your own container.
Remember that snow from private property cannot be
put onto the road or boulevard. Large mounds of snow
in the street can impede the flow of traffic, limit driver
and pedestrian visibility and hinder Blue Cart and Black
Bin collection.
Sidewalks also need to be clear of obstructions such as
electrical cords. When plugging in your vehicle, make
sure you don’t place an electrical cord on or over any
portion of a street.
Have you considered being a Snow Angel? It can be a
challenge for some residents to shovel and clear their
sidewalks. The Snow Angel campaign encourages citizens to be good neighbours by helping older adults and
others in need with their snow removal. All you have to
do is adopt someone’s sidewalk this winter and keep it
clear.
Let’s remember that snow, ice and obstructions on our
sidewalks can result in serious injuries and can cause
those with limited mobility to be confined indoors. Be a
good neighbour and clear the snow.
To find out more about snow and ice removal in Calgary
visit calgary.ca/snow or contact 311. For information on
how to become a Snow Angel, visit Calgary.ca/snowangels.
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Friends Of Fish Creek –
Winter 2014
Help Those in Need This
Holiday Season with The
Calgary Food Bank
Every year, along with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Calgary’s 150
community associations, and other community partners, the
Federation of Calgary Communities proudly takes part in the
Mayor’s Annual Christmas Food Drive in support of the Calgary Food Bank. We also invite our community associations
to participate by hosting donation boxes at their facility and
encouraging their members and residents to drop off food
items throughout the month of December.
Last year, 15 communities participated in the Mayor’s
Annual Christmas Food Drive donating 2,195 pounds of
food and $491 in cash for a grand total of over $4,881 in
food and funds for the Calgary Food Bank! We encourage
you to take part in this wonderful event and help us raise
even more this year by donating at your local community
association!
Items on this year’s “Holiday Wish List” are soup, rice, pasta
and pasta sauce, peanut butter, fruit juice, and baby formula.
Other items currently in high demand are canned fruit, vegetables, fish, tomatoes, and meat. The Calgary Food Bank also
now accepts perishable food items to add to each food hamper, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat products.
Donations can also be made at any of the Calgary Food
Bank partners including Safeway, Co-op, Superstore, Sobeys,
Costco, and many more. Visit www.calgaryfoodbank.com for
more information on items to donate and drop-off locations.
www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Winter is a Great Time of Year to Connect with Nature!
12-week Winter Birding course starts Monday, January 5, 2015.
Learn about the variety of bird species in Fish Creek
Provincial Park and other natural areas in Calgary
through the Friends of Fish Creek Winter Birding
Course. Birds are now easier to see as the trees have
shed their leaves, there are fewer species present and
they often occur in large flocks. As a fundraiser for the
Friends of Fish Creek, these outings will be conducted
by lifelong birder and naturalist Gus Yaki and other
experienced birding instructors.
Fee for 12 outings: Friends of Fish Creek Members:
$60.00
Non-Members: $100.00, Youth 16 years of age or
younger with registered adult: $5.00
Fish Creek Speaker Series
Geology: The Foundation for Alberta Parks
Presented by Dr. Mark Fenton of the Alberta Geological Survey
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon
Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
(13931 Woodpath Rd. SW - Access via 130 Ave. SW
and 37 St. SW)
Alberta’s parks are the result of geology and geologic
processes and therefore contain many geological
wonders. This talk will focus on a few of these including answers to the following: “The where and why of
hot pots”. “Rock and spontaneous combustion.” “Why
the big stink at Harper Creek?” and more! “Warp speed
Alberta?” “Where was Vermilion Chutes 370 million
years ago?” “Where are you in the pink in Alberta?”
“Why a railroad in the Athabasca River?” and “Marvellous megamarbles.”
Admission: Free to Friends members, $5 for non-members.
Volunteering....
Federation Staff Team Calgary - Food Bank
Good for the Soul
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or see hairgamesalon.com for
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Oakridge Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Oakridge
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
Average Asking Price
Average Sold Price
October 2014
$734,933
$705,000
September 2014
$753,700
$743,375
August 2014
$579,575
$576,075
July 2014
$570,266
$559,783
June 2014
$594,085
$591,042
May 2014
$663,500
$652,014
April 2014
$573,071
$557,392
March 2014
$629,350
$624,866
February 2014
$628,800
$628,000
January 2014
$476,175
$466,125
December 2013
$722,400
$724,250
November 2013
$580,800
$566,950
Last 12 Months Oakridge
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
No. New Properties
No. Properties Sold
October 2014
5
3
September 2014
9
4
August 2014
7
8
July 2014
10
6
June 2014
9
7
May 2014
11
7
April 2014
5
7
March 2014
14
12
February 2014
7
1
January 2014
3
4
December 2013
0
2
November 2013
4
4
Total
84
65
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS
averages please visit oakridge.great-news.ca
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Holiday Safety
A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities
Building Safe Communities Program
The Christmas season is prime time for car prowlers and
thieves. Gifts and valuables left in vehicles can make
their jobs easy. Here are a few tips to help reduce your
risk:
•When you exit or enter your parked vehicle, stop and
take a look around the area
•Before leaving your parked car, always lock the doors
•Park in a well-lit area, use parking lots frequented by
others
•Put all valuables and gifts in your trunk. If that’s not
possible, conceal gifts and other valuables
•Try not to unload gifts in your vehicle and then leave
it unattended in the same parking spot. Car prowlers
might be on the lookout forshoppers traveling back
and forth from stores to unload gifts.
•Never leave your car running unattended
•If you park in an attached garage, always lock the door
leading from the house to the garage and the garage
door
•After opening an automatic gate to underground
parking, wait for the gate to close before you park
Prevent crime by reporting suspicious behaviour to police at (403) 266-1234, and always call 911 for a crime in
progress.
If your car is broken into:
•Inventory missing articles for later use with the police
or an insurance claim.
•Report online at www.calgarypolice.ca/onlinreporting or
in person at a district office. Even if there’s little chance
of catching the suspect, alerting the police can help
prevent somebody else’s car from being prowled.
For more crime prevention and safety information
please visit calgarycommunities.com.
The Joy of Reading
One of the most under-appreciated joys of the holiday season is having enough unscheduled time to
curl up and really lose yourself in a good book. Even
better if you can do so in your pyjamas at 2:00 in the
afternoon!
But, how many families actually take the time to indulge in this luxurious – and truly meaningful and
rewarding – activity? Far too often we get caught up
in the holiday juggernaut and find ourselves bustling
from one social engagement or shopping expedition to the next. Instead of returning refreshed and
rejuvenated to the real world in January, we are often
burned-out, broke, and in need of a holiday just to recover from the holiday we just had.
This year, why not change this? Why not schedule a
Reading Day into your family break? Let everyone in
the family stay in their pyjamas for the day. Pile blankets and pillows onto the couch and easy chairs and
let everyone create their own reading fort, complete
with to-be-read book piles. Put out a plate of festive goodies and make hot chocolate together. This
would be a great time to crack open the covers of
any books that were under the tree this year. Or plan
ahead, and make a trip to the library the day before to
stock up on enough books to keep everyone reading
all day long.
There are great benefits to our own personal reading… and to reading aloud to children. It’s also relaxing, fun and you may just start a new family holiday
tradition.
For great children’s book lists by age, literacy-building
resources, read aloud tips, videos, games and more,
visit: calgaryreads.com.
DECEMBER Moon C alendar
Full
Moon
Dec 6
Last
Quarter
Dec 14
New
Moon
Dec 21
First
Quarter
Dec 28
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Black-Capped
Chickadee
Adapted to Alberta Winters
Article by J. Turner
Photo by Melanie Seneviratne
The Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is
one of three types of chickadees common to Alberta.
They have slightly different but overlapping habitats so
it can sometimes be tricky to figure out which type you
are hearing or even seeing. All chickadees are known
for the part of their song that gave this bird its name –
“chick-a-dee-dee-dee”. The Black-Capped Chickadee is
a small, non-migratory, North American songbird that
shares the coniferous forest with the other two types of
chickadees, but they are found in their greatest numbers year round in deciduous, aspen forests and willow
thickets. You’ll see them in pairs in the spring and summer (times for breeding and raising of young) and in
small flocks (usually up to 12 individuals) in the fall and
winter. These birds can be quite bold around humans.
warm up and get going in the morning). Working to find
food to eat and store is of great benefit to the chickadee, as food not needed for immediate activity is stored
as body fat. This fat provides energy that the chickadee
needs to survive while sleeping and fasting through the
long, cold Alberta winter nights. The foods (such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, suet) offered at feeding stations in
winter really help this little bird survive the cold.
If you find an injured or orphaned chickadee or other
wild bird or animal, please contact the Calgary Wildlife
Rehabilitation Society for further instructions.
The Black-capped Chickadee has a black cap and bib
with white sides to the face. Its under parts are white
with rusty brown on the flanks. Its back is gray and the
tail is normally slate-gray. This bird has a short dark bill,
short rounded wings, and a long tail. It is 12 –15 cm long,
wingspan is 16 –21 cm and it weighs only 9 –14 g. Both
sexes look alike, but males are slightly larger and longer
than females. Their bodies rise and fall slightly during
flight and they have rapid wing beats; flight speed is
about 20 km/h and they can live for 6 to 12 years.
The Black-Capped Chickadee has the skills and a special
ability that makes it uniquely adapted to Alberta winters.
It knows how to find good roosting spots to shelter from
the cold winter nights (in holes in trees, dense evergreens
or thick bushes). To keep warm the chickadee stands up
its soft, thick feathers to trap warm air close to its body to
serve as good insulation against the cold. But more notable is its ability to drop its body temperature at night by
6 to 10° C below its daytime body temperature, allowing
it to conserve energy (although it does take a while to
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Calgary Board of Education
Board of Trustees
Website: http://www.cbe.ab.ca • Email: [email protected]
Focusing on the future
As we look back on the past year we have much to be
thankful for at the Calgary Board of Education. This
fall we had more than 3,700 new students enrol in our
schools, bringing our total enrolment to 114,472 students. We are proud that we are the dynamic learning
community of choice for students from kindergarten to
adult education.
We are also proud of the results our students are achieving. In the 2013, 14 provincial achievement tests and
diploma exams, our students continued to outperform
the province in most subjects, particularly at the excellence standard. In addition, our high school completion
rate continues to rise.
In the last year, our students have also made significant
contributions to their communities, volunteering thou-
sands of hours and raising funds for local and global
initiatives.
Looking forward to 2015 and beyond, we know we
have more work to do. Education trends are shifting as
we continue to support and improve student learning.
These include shifts in how we assess and report on
student learning and how we ensure the success of our
high school students.
Our system has also been very involved in the provincial government’s curriculum redesign initiative, which
is reviewing what K-12 students learn and how they
learn it. As we continue to make these shifts, the voices
of our parents and community will continue to play an
important role.
The Board of Trustees would like to wish you and your
family a happy holiday season and wish you all the best
in the new year. We always welcome your comments,
feedback and questions. You can contact the Board of
Trustees at [email protected].
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ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY: Call a licensed
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small. Excellent rates. Please call John at 403-2815002 / 403-708-6555.
RIGHTWAY Plumbing And Heating: Has
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work, happy clients and fair pricing, with second
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handle. Furnaces $3185, water heaters $715, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great
warranties. Call 403-968-6630.
ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding taping and
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Call Austin Construction 403-852-2785.
CAL-RES COATINGS LTD. RESIDENTIAL PAINTING:
We are a full service painting company offering:
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Harding’s Painting: Now offers house and
window cleaning, texturing and handyman services, providing the same “Peace of Mind” as
our painting has for over 16 years. Visit hardings
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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 403-570-0555. 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.community
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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.
DOUBLE DIAMOND PLUMBING AND HEATING
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address any issues for you. We are your neighbourhood plumbing and heating experts - call us
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Licensed in the year 2000. Many references.
Regular house cleaning, garages, motor homes,
vehicles etc. appliance pullouts, windows, vent
vacuuming, inside cupboards and more. Hiring on
a regular basis based on volume. Meet near Anderson and 24th St. SW around 6:00 a.m. 4-6 hours per
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mouldings. Interior and Exterior painting, complete basement development. Licensed, insured,
referrals, competitive rates. Call 403-680-3259 or
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TUTOR DOCTOR ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING AT
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focusing? We match a specific tutor for each student based on geography, scheduling, academic
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trim) and exterior (stucco, fences, decks, wood
siding) packages available. Conscientious and reliable. Over 20 years of experience. Booking now for
winter and spring work. Phone Mike at 403-2551800 for a free no obligation quote.
COMPUTER RELIEF: Call Larry at 403-238-3139.
Repair desktops and laptops, virus and spyware
removal, internet solutions, upgrades, networking
home and business, wireless connectivity, custom
built computers, data recovery, software support,
tutoring office products, connectivity to cameras,
iPods, Blackberries, router installation with high
security, laptop sales, system setups in your home,
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PRICE BREAK FOR HAIRCUTS IN BRAESIDE
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On-Stagings consultation report details whats
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OUT OF THE BOX: Toys, games, collectibles, computers and more! New and refurbished computers.
$60 flat rate on computer repairs and virus removals. We carry Magic The Gathering, Pokemon and
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YOGA: Hatha Iyengar Yoga and Pilates classes for
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Hello Calgary- Glenmore,
As 2014 comes to an end, I hope that you and your
friends and family have a very safe and enjoyable holiday season and I wish you all the best in 2015. The holidays are busy times and I encourage you to be mindful
as you travel to visit friends and family.
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“An effective health and safety
management system can help prevent
losses, reduce costs and provide
evidence of due diligence.”
Calgary experienced several power issues this year with
the snowstorm in September and the electrical fire in
October. The holidays are a great time to put together
your 72 hour emergency kit. Please visit: http://www.
aema.alberta.ca/72_hour_emergency_kit.cfm for a list
of what should be included. If you don’t have access to
the internet, please call my office and we will provide
you with the list. In addition to the kit, make a plan to
check in with a neighbour, friend or family member during an emergency.
The final leg of the Calgary Ring Road project continues
to move forward. I hope you had the opportunity to attend one of the eight information sessions held in Calgary in October and November to learn more about the
project and share your opinion. If you would like more
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COUNCILLOR’s Report
Brian Pincott
Ward 11
www.ward11calgary.ca
As winter arrives, so does the end of this year’s budget
negotiations. For the past month, Council has heard
from each of The City’s main business units regarding
their achievements, challenges and projects that they
will be undertaking. Many hours have been spent reviewing each portfolio, listening to presentations and
discussions with my Council colleagues. We spent
many more hours negotiating the budget for each
business unit, deciding what could be cut and what
would be staying, until we finally arrived at a final decision on the 2015-2018 budgets.
Thank you for participating in all of the events and engagement opportunities regarding Action Plan 20152018 over the past year! Your input helped us make
tough decisions regarding what programs and projects would be funded.
Now that budget deliberations have ended, our focus
is turning to the upcoming winter and holiday season.
The City operates many programs during this time
that you may want to participate in.
and Shop’ day camps to get in some “kid free” shopping
time. Registration is underway. For more information
visit calgary.ca/myrecguide.
If you are uncertain about what to do this coming
New Year’s Eve, The City is hosting three family friendly
events that you might want to attend. You can join us
for the New Year’s Eve Family Pool Party, Family Outdoor
Celebration or Family Dance Party at City Hall. All of the
information on times, location, and cost can be found at
calgary.ca/nye.
I hope that you and your family enjoy the upcoming holiday season, and that it’s full of lots of love and laughter!
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 [email protected]. I also encourage you to visit my website, www.ward11calgary.ca,
for additional information that may be of interest to you.
The annual Christmas Tree Recycling program is
back again this year. If you place your real Christmas
tree on the ground near your black cart collection spot
by 7 a.m. on Friday, January 9th it will be collected by
Waste and Recycling within three weeks. Also, eight
tree drop-off locations will be open from December
26 to January 31, for information on the location closest to you please visit calgary.ca/waste.
These ads are free to children 16 years of age and under who would like
to advertise in the Echo. Ads are placed for a 3-month period. The cutoff date is 5:00pm the 15th day of the month prior to the publication
month. Please contact Emily at 403-801-3786 or email at oakridge.
[email protected].
I also encourage you to participate in the Snow Angel
program this winter. Many seniors in our neighbourhoods are not physically able to shovel their sidewalks, so please take a few extra minutes and help out
a neighbour too. If you’d like more information on the
program please visit calgary.ca/snowangels.
Need a Babysitter? ABC Babysitting can help! Go
to that meeting and let me take care of your children
for you. 12-year-old Red Cross-certified babysitter. 2
or more kids? No problem! My 10-year-old brother
will help out. Contact Skyler at babysitter1357@
gmail.com.
City of Calgary Recreation really brightens up the
holidays by offering great seasonal programming to
help you and your family get into the holiday spirit.
Create unique gifts for that special someone in one of
our arts programs or take advantage of our ‘Stop, Drop
Would you rather
lose an arm or a leg?
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ALL EMERGENCY CALLS
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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
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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
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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
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79 Ceduna Park SW
1048 Lake Twintree Dr. SE
1048 Lake Twintree Dr. SE - Lake Bonavista - $752,900 - Wow!
Completely renovated home on a quiet street in the heart of Bonavista.
Featuring a brand new kitchen with shaker style cabinets, quartz counters
and stainless steel appliances, with eat up peninsula and lots of storage.
The main floor is complete with hardwood floors throughout the formal
dining room, living room and family room. Upstairs you will find a Master
suite with ensuite & walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, 4pc bathroom
and laundry. The lower level offers an additional bedroom, bathroom &
huge rec room with wet bar. The triple detached garage and mature tree
yard complete the home. MLS#C3641174
83 Christie Garden SW
79 Ceduna Park SW - Cedarbrae - $429,500 - Tucked into the heart
of Cedarbrae, this Bungalow Villa offers 1300 sq ft of main floor living
with everything you need on the main level. Hardwood floors flow through
the open concept living and dining rooms leading to the eat-in kitchen,
which features granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Complete
with a Master suite, second bedroom/den, main floor laundry, access to
communal greenspace and a large basement with lots of potential for
future development and a double attached garage. This is a 45+ complex
with a no pet policy. MLS#C3636002
Market Update as of November 12, 2014:
13 Single family homes for sale with median list price of $549,900
8 Condo units for sale with median list price of $239,900
1 Conditionally sold single family home
Since October 17, 2014 there have been:
5 Single Family home sales with a median sale price of $630,000
1 Condo unit sold for 99.25% of it’s $294,500 list price.
83 Christie Gardens SW - Christie Park - $624,900 - 1528
sq ft Bungalow Villa backing onto the ravine with city views! The
main floor features vaulted ceilings and Brazilian Hardwood
floors throughout the main living areas. The eat in kitchen has
updated quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, an eat up
island and access to the back deck with views of the ravine. The
master suite and main floor den complete the main floor. The
lower level is finished with a bedrooms, 4pc bath and large rec
room. MLS#C3639114
The market is moving towards more balanced conditions with moderate increases
in available inventory, which is allowing buyers a larger selection in some sections of
the city. Listings in Oakridge/Oakridge Estates has increased since last Spring, but
we’re seeing a consistent inventory of approximately 20 units at any given time, while
median sale prices remain in the mid $600,000’s for single family homes and the
median sale prices for condos remain in the mid to high $200,000’s.
Shirley Evans, R.N.
cell: 403-862-3618
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Stephanie Evans, B.Sc.
cell: 403-620-0285
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