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JANUARY | 2015
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Community Engagement for Facilities
Improvement Project Nearing Completion
How should we spend $2 million?
Over the last several months the
Community Association has been
asking Willow Park and Maple Ridge
community members for their input
about using the $2 million in funding
we have available for a recreation
project.
Our two-phase community engagement process began with
a community stakeholder meeting in March to introduce the
project and gather initial feedback. More than 25 stakeholders
attended and provided valuable and insightful comments. We
heard very clearly from this group they felt the money would
be best used to upgrade the existing community association
building, rather than construct a new gymnasium as initially
proposed.
Based on those comments, we created an online survey to
find out what the rest of the community thought. The survey
asked WillowRidge residents to share with us how they use the
current facility and what improvements or changes they would
like to see happen. In total 175 survey responses were collected
and the results echoed the comments from the first community
stakeholder meeting; the community supports upgrading the
existing facility.
In the second phase of community engagement WRCA tenants
and key stakeholders completed an online survey to give us
more details about how the building could be improved. After
that, a second stakeholder meeting was held on September 15
to discuss the results of the engagement process and talk about
the potential building improvements. Tenants and stakeholders
told us improved storage, more efficient flow throughout the
building and moving the office to a more visible location were
important, among other things.
All of the input was used to draft a facility improvement plan
and presented at a public open house on Saturday, September
27 at the WillowRidge Community Association. There were
22 attendees and 11 feedback forms were filled out. We also
posted a feedback form on willowridge.ca and 21 feedback
forms were collected online.
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Q:
Do you have any Questions,
Comments or Concerns
regarding your community?
A:
If so, we want to hear from you! You can submit
your comment, concern or question to our main office
at [email protected]. They’ll ensure it goes to the
appropriate contact for a proper response. Expect to
see your question answered or comment responded
to in this section of your official newsletter a month or
so following your submission.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!
The feedback from the open house and online survey, along
with proposed improvement plan, were presented to the
Community Association Board of Directors on October 21. The
next step is seeking approval from the The City of Calgary on
the proposed use of the funds to improve the existing building.
Once we have the go-ahead from The City, the Community
Association will conduct a detailed feasibility study on the
recommended plan to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Once the funding and recommended layout has been approved,
stakeholders and the community will be informed. Watch
willowridge.ca and The WillowRidge News for news about the
project.
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Phone: 403-271-8044 E-mail: [email protected] www.willowridge.ca
Address: 680 Acadia Drive SE
Calgary, Alberta T2J 0C1
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Important
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Your Official Newsletter
ALL EMERGENCY CALLS
Numbers
Need a Sitter?!
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
Rockyview General Hospital
403.943.3000
South Calgary Urgent Care
403.943.9300
South Health Campus
403.956.1111
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Calgary Senior’s Resource
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1.800.242.3447
403.268.3888
Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+)
403.705.3250
Fish Creek Library
403.221.2090
Kerby Centre for the 55 plus
403.705.3246
City Hall
403.268.2111
City Hall - Mayor’s Office
403.268.5622
1.877.262.4997
Trico Centre
403.278.7542
Weather Information
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Pg. 5 January 2015 Babysitter’s List
L A UNCHI NG F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 5 !
Name
Age
Phone#
Sitting
Course
First
Aid
YOUR NAME
HERE!
Email us at [email protected] to be added!
YOUR NAME
HERE!
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YOUR NAME
HERE!
Email us at [email protected] to be added!
ARE YOU 12 OR OLDER
and would like to put your name on
our list to be called for babysitting jobs
in the community?
Email
[email protected] today.
WRCA accepts no responsibility as a regulatory body, nor
does the Association endorse or screen any of those listed
or who use the service.
Please email [email protected] if you wish to have your
name added to the list. Please note: Babysitters under the
age of 18 years must have parental consent before they can be placed on
the list. Dayhomes/cares are not accepted.
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The opinions expressed within any published article, report or
submission reflect those of the author and should
not be considered to reflect those for the Community
Association or the publisher of this newsletter.
The information contained in this newsletter is
believed to be accurate, but is not warranted
to be so. Thank you.
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Willow Ridge
Monthly Board
of
Directors Meetings
Are held the
Third Tuesday
of each Month
(Excluding July & August)
and commence at 7:00 pm.
Wanted!!!
The Community
Association is in HIGH
NEED of volunteers to fill
positions on the Board.
Please Volunteer!
If you would like to make a brief
presentation to the Board, please
notify the WRCA office at least three
(3) days prior to the meeting date and
state the topic you wish to address.
Note to self...
To wish you were
someone else is to waste
the person you are.
Willow Ridge Community Association
Editorial Policy
With resp e c t to th e WRCA Ne w s l e tte r :
• All content appears at the discretion
of the Board.
• Advertorial must be marked as such.
• All editorial may be edited due to space.
• Priority of content in Newsletter:
• WRCA News.
• Community Events.
• School Content.
• Senior and Youth programs and content.
• Political representation (limited to representatives elected by members of this
community ie: if their name appeared on a ballot and they were elected).
Willow Ridge News (Deadlines)
Community Content and Ads...
Submission Deadlines
Community content is due on
the 10th of the month, for the
following month’s issue.
Do you have anything you
would like to submit? Do
you have anything special and
personal you would like to
annouce or share - engagement, marriage, sympathy?
Please forward to us at [email protected]
Ads are due on the 15th of the month, for the following month’s issue.
Newsletter Ad Sales:
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Community
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Services
Sledding Safety
Alberta Health Services, EMS would like to remind parents and children of some basic
sledding safety tips as the winter season continues. Sledding injuries can result from
collisions with stationary objects such as trees and rocks or with other people on the hill.
Unprotected falls can result in injury if you lose control at high speeds. Everyone is at
risk – especially children. Educate your family how to stay safe by following these simple
reminders and have a fun day on the toboggan hill.
Equipment
Plan ahead
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Ensure your sled is in good condition. Do not use sleds
with broken parts, sharp edges, or splits in the material.
Currently, there are no helmets designed specifically for
sledding. However children should wear a properly fitted
helmet designed for high impact collisions, such as hockey,
cycling, or climbing helmets.
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Hazards
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Avoid hills that are too steep, or too icy – you can lose
control very quickly.
Choose hills free of obstacles such as trees, rocks, utility
poles, or fences.
Be mindful of clothing that contains drawstrings, or loose
clothing, such as scarves, which can present a choking
hazard if they become caught or snagged.
•
ress warmly in layers and anticipate weather changes.
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Consider bringing extra sets of gloves and toques to
exchange wet garments for dry ones.
Take breaks to warm up out of the cold.
Ensure frostbite hasn’t affected any exposed skin.
Even when properly protected from the elements, the
finger tips, toes, ears, the tip of the nose, and other high
points on the face such as the forehead and cheek bones can
be affected by frostbite.
If frost bite has occurred, treat it by first removing the
individual out of the cold environment. Gently warm the
affected skin by placing a warm hand over it or by placing
the affected part in warm water (not hot; ~41°C max.) until
re-warmed
Having access to a survival/first-aid kit within your vehicle is also advised.
Your spare room could save her life.
Foster
Help us provide temporary care and shelter to cats and kittens in-need.
Learn more at meowfoundation.com/foster
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Protect your family and kids online
T
he digital age has changed the
landscape of parenting. Many
parents feel out of their depth
watching their kids go online to do
homework, or to chat with a friend
through a new app or online game.
While parents and caregivers may need
more time to catch up to tech-savvy
young people today, there are certain
things they know instinctively about
how to stay safe – in the real world and
online. We don’t have to know how to
message someone, chat online, or make
a video call to see the warning signs.
Here are some helpful tips to make
sure your family knows how to stay safe
online:
• Talk about safety and the
unknown: Inform children about the
risks of opening emails or texts from
senders they don’t know, or what
to do if a stranger contacts them.
Discuss different scenarios and possible
reactions. For example, if they get a
text saying they should follow a link to
collect a prize, tell your child to simply
delete the message.
Pg. 8 January 2015 • Make password protection a
priority. Children should know that
their online information will be better
protected if they use passwords. They
should use different passwords for
different sites and they should change
them regularly. Make passwords strong
(eight characters or more and a variety of
letters, numbers and special characters),
and never share them with anyone.
• Make wise choices. Choose
usernames for games and accounts that
don’t reveal personal details about your
child such as their location, what school
they go to, their age or their full name.
• Check your anti-spy and anti-virus
software. Make sure your computer
is fully loaded and up to date with this
protection. New laptops often come
with anti-virus software on a trial basis.
Be sure to renew it or install new
software when the trial period ends.
• Trusted source. When downloading
files and apps from the Internet, make
sure they are from a trusted source.
• Emphasize the importance of
protecting mobile devices. The first
thing anyone should do with a new mobile
device is activate a passcode. Talk to your
kids about this, and the importance of
protecting the device itself. A device that
gets into the wrong hands could result in
videos or pictures being posted online by
someone else in your child’s name.
• Remind kids that what they post
on the Internet is not always private.
Once something is posted online, you
no longer have control over it. It can
be forwarded, copied and pasted,
manipulated, printed out or saved – it can
remain online, in some form, potentially
forever.
• Teach your kids to think before they
click. It can take only seconds to snap
a photo and post it to the Internet, or
to post a comment. But it can be nearly
impossible to permanently delete that
comment or photo once it’s posted. They
should only post things that they would be
comfortable with the whole world seeing.
Protect while you connect. More
information is available online at
GetCyberSafe.ca.
— www.newscanada.com
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WRCA accepts no responsibility as a regulatory body, nor
does the Association endorse or screen any of those listed
or who use the service.
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During the week the Preschool Classes also use the skate
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Monday to Friday
1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Please email [email protected] if you wish to have your
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Willow Ridge Community Association
Willow Ridge memberships can be completed and either mailed or dropped off to:
Willow Ridge Community Association, 680 Acadia Drive S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 0C1
Why Join the Community Association?
You will help make this a better community in which to live.
• Willow Ridge residents receive 20% discount on Trico Centre memberships with payment of the Community Support
fee. ( $30.00 per individuals/family membership , $15.00 per senior membership) 100% of the community support fee
goes back to the WillowRidge Community Association. You may bring your Trico Centre Community Support fee receipt
to Willow Ridge Community Association and receive a community association membership.
• The Vice President of the Association can help you adress such concerns as traffic problems.
• Willow Ridge publishes your Newsletter to keep you up to date on Community happenings. Your membership helps
support this publication.
• Memberships help to pay for the upkeep of the Community Centre and its amenities, including tennis & sport courts,
hockey & lacrosse rink and soccer fields.
• Membership will give you a discount on Hall Rental Fees and Social Functions.
• Your children will be able to participate in any community sport.
• Membership will give you a say and a vote on community issues.
Memberships are $30 per family and $15 for Seniors (55 and older) per year.
Check out our website: www.willowridge.ca for information,
current news, upcoming events... and more!
Don’t wait! Buy your Annual Membership Today!
Memberships are $30 per family and $15 for Seniors (55 and older) per year.
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Address:
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Would You Like to Volunteer in Fish Creek?
The Friends of Fish Creek Need You!
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015
1:00pm -4:00pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Provincial Park
(13931 Woodpath Rd. SW - Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW)
If you live close to Fish Creek Provincial Park, a natural urban oasis we are fortunate to have within our
own backyard, then you are part of the Fish Creek Community! No matter your age, skill level or physical ability, the
Friends of Fish Creek have volunteer opportunities for you to get involved in helping to engage the community, raise
awareness and maximize peoples’ enjoyment of this area. Come to the Fish Creek CommUnity Fair to learn about
amazing programs, courses, events and opportunities taking place in 2015.
The ground may still be covered in snow, but Spring starts now in Fish Creek!
For more info, please visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/fccuf
FISH CREEK SPEAKER SERIES
Fire Management in Kananaskis Country
Effective control of wildfires over the last century has led to the near-elimination of fires that once shaped the
vegetation of Alberta. Loss of fire from the landscape is causing dramatic changes to our forests and grasslands, affecting species
diversity, how ecosystems function, and the resilience of ecosystems to natural disturbances and changing climate. Come and
take a historical walk through time to view landscape change in Kananaskis Country, and learn how Alberta Parks is dealing with
these complex challenges. Registration required.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015: - 7pm - 8pm Presented by Scott Jevons, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist and
Fire Ecologist with Alberta Parks in Kananaskis Country
For more information or to Register visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/fire
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With
Dr. Lori Keeler
Frequently Asked
Animal Dental Questions
1. Why does my pet have bad breath?
Halitosis comes from many sources but the
most common is overgrowth of bacteria in
the mouth. Normal breath in dogs and cats
should not smell bad, but may smell of the
food they just ate, which should clear in an
hour or so. Other causes of halitosis are
kidney or stomach disease.
2. How often should I brush my pet’s
teeth? For best results, teeth should be
brushed daily.
3. Why must my pet’s teeth be pulled?
Teeth are usually extracted because of
severe periodontal disease, fractures,
leasions similar to cavities, misalignment and
other problems that cause discomfort or
difficulty swallowing.
tooth is below the gum line where you
cannot see it, and so is 2/3 of the disease
which can cause tooth loss and pain.
Therefore an appropriate professional
cleaning involves anesthesia to allow a
thorough examination and diagnosis, dental
x-rays to assess bone and tooth root health
by a trained veterinarian, along with scaling
and polishing.
6. my cat picks up his food and drops it.
Why? Droping food may be a sign of tooth
pain caused by a condition similar to tooth
decay. This cat should be examined, dental
radiographs may also be indicated.
4. My pet’s teeth are loose; what
should I do? Loose teeth are caused by
fractures, periodontal disease, cancer and
many other problems. An examination and
dental radiographs are recommended.
7. Is my pet too old for anesthesia?
For older animals the actual risk needs to
be evaluated by the doctor because each
patient is different. Blood profiles, chest
xrays, and other tests may be performed
before the procedure to fully evaluate
the risk. But most of them can undergo
anesthesia without problems.
5. Why do you use anesthesia to clean
my pet’s teeth? Non-anesthetic cleaning
is only a cosmetic action. It may clean the
surface you see, but 2/3 of the animals
8. My pet’s tooth is fractured. What
should I do? Only two choices for
treatment are practical. The veterinarian
may extract the tooth or perform root
canal therapy. Leaving it alone is not an
option because it will result in infection of
the pulp (probably already present), which
can cause pain and other medical problems.
Even if the pet is eating and acting normal,
the fracture should be evaluated and
treated.
9. My pet has both baby teeth and
adult teeth in place. What should I do?
This is a common problem, especially in
small breeds. Baby teeth should all have
fallen out by 6 months of age, if not the
baby teeth must be surgically removed to
allow sufficient space for the adult teeth. If
this is not done as soon as it is discovered
it may cause permanent orothodontic
problems. Have them evaluated right away.
10. What kind of food is best for my
pet’s teeth? There are a lot of pet foods
available today. Many claim to be good for
the pet’s oral health. BUT, only those which
have the Veterinary Oral Health Council
seal of approval (VOHC seal), have proven
through research that they do what they
claim. Some control plaque, and some
mechanically clean the teeth.
January is Dental Health Awareness Month
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9945 Fairmount Dr. SE
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A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities
Building Safe Communities Program
Have you ever wondered about the too good to be true deal
that you see on Kijiji or Ebay? Did you know that for every
$100 you spend on merchandise that $20 of it goes into loss
prevention measures related to theft?
Organized retail crime (ORC) is ‘professional’ shoplifting
done by organized groups of people. Did you know
that ORC is the fastest growing method of how criminal
enterprises generate revenue to continue illicit activities in
North America. Want to learn more?
Hello! My name is Miranda Lee. I’m a born and raised
Calgarian and mommy of three little girls. I recently started a line
of baby clothing called Joined At The Hip Babywear. The idea
is that all of the outfits are one piece but you would never know
it—they look like separates. A full outfit, but it’s a onesie.
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SCHOOL listings
École St Cecilia French Immersion
Elementary School 610 Agate Cres SE
Tel: 403-500-2040
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
809, boulevard Willgdon SE, 403-271-5544
École St. Mathew School
416 - 83 Avenue SE, 403-500-2300
Pg. 18 January 2015 Fairview School
7840 Fairmount Drive SE, 403-777-7900
Mapleridge Cooperative Preschool
600 Acadia Drive SE Tel: 403-278-9594
Maple Ridge School
10203 Maplemont Road SE, 403-777-6280
R.T. Alderman School
725 Mapleton Drive SE, 403-777-7520
St. Bonaventure Junior High School
1710 Acadia Drive SE, 403-500-2062
St. Philip Fine Arts School
13825 Parkside Dr. SE, 403-500-2072
St. William School
11020 Fairmount Drive SE
Tel: 403-500-2055
Willow Park Preschool
680 Acadia Drive SE Tel: 403-271-7016
Willow Park Arts Centred Learning
343 Willow Park Dr SE Tel: 403-777-6900
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Civic Chat
Hon. Jonathan Denis Q.C.
Minister of Justice and Solicitor General
MLA Calgary Acadia
10, 8318 Fairmount Drive SE
403-640-1363 | [email protected]
www.jonathandenis.com
Serving: Riverbend, Southwood, Fairview,
Acadia, Willowpark, Mapleridge
January is always an exciting time of year. It is a time when we
reflect on the previous year and look forward to the New Year
with optimism. There will be challenges with the lower price
of oil, but I choose to look at the challenges as opportunities
for a better way of doing business for the people of Alberta. I
would encourage you to contact the office and give me your
thoughts and feedback on the fall session and the upcoming
Spring Session.
Albertans Encouraged To Get Medical Insurance
Before Traveling
Many of us travel to warmer climates in the middle of winter. I
admit the thoughts of warmer weather are enticing for me too.
I would just encourage you to plan ahead. There are a number
of things Albertans can do to ensure they will be adequately
covered for unexpected health care expenses when they travel.
Before leaving the country, Albertans should:
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Make sure they understand which services the Alberta
Health Care Insurance Plan covers outside of Alberta and
what is not covered.
Purchase travel medical insurance and make sure they
understand what is covered under this policy and what is
not covered. Some policies will restrict or limit coverage
for certain factors, such as a pre-existing medical
condition.
Disclose all the medications they take in the health section
of the travel insurance form.
Pack their Alberta Personal Health Card, travel insurance
documents and the emergency contact number for their
travel insurance.
Anyone unsure about what their travel medical insurance policy
covers or what is considered a pre-existing medical condition
should talk to their insurance provider.
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Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get
it right. ~ Oprah Winfrey
Three hundred and eighty hectares of undisturbed
native grassland has been donated to Alberta’s
provincial parks system.
At the request of donor Gottlob Schmidt, who resides on the
land near Hanna, the land will become Antelope Hill Provincial
Park. Antelope Hill has high ecological value because it has
never been cultivated. It features rare native grasslands, aspen
groves and healthy wetlands in addition to being home to a
variety of wildlife, including the thirteen-lined ground squirrel,
deer and elk.
“I’m very happy to make this donation to the province and
the people of Alberta. I’ve lived on this land since 1933 and
my wish is to preserve the land in its natural state for future
generations.” Gottlob Schmidt
The park will be managed for wildlife purposes and low-impact
recreational uses such as hiking. Hunting, overnight camping
and off-highway vehicle use will not be permitted within the
park. Antelope Hill will become Alberta’s 76th provincial
park and increase the provincial parks land base to more than
221,000 hectares. Alberta’s parks system includes almost
2.8 million hectares of land under a variety of designations,
including Provincial Recreation Areas, Wildland Provincial Parks
and Ecological Reserves that support conservation, preservation
and recreation opportunities.
As your MLA, you are always welcome to contact me with
questions, suggestions or concerns. In fact, your communication
with my office helps me do my job. Contact my office anytime
at 403-640.1363. You can also follow what I am doing as your
MLA and as the Minister of Justice on Facebook, Twitter and my
website.
Facebook: Facebook.com/jonathandenismla
Twitter: twitter.com/jonathandenismla
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Girl
Guides
Blackfoot District
Your Official Community Newsletter
Happy New Year One and All
2015 marks the 102nd anniversary of Girl Guides in Alberta
and you might want your daughter to try something new. Think
about joining this long standing program aimed at promoting
self development and friendship in women. Guiding is a great
place to learn new skills, experience new adventures and build
lasting friendships.
Guiding welcomes girls of all ages from kindergarten through to
high school and beyond.
Sparks
Brownies
Guides
Pathfinders
Rangers
Leaders
ECS & Grade 1 or (5&6 year olds)
Grades 2 & 3 or (7&8 year olds)
Grades 4, 5 & 6 or (9 to 12 year olds)
Grades 7, 8 & 9 or (12 to 15 year olds)
Grades 10, 11 & 12 or (15 to 17 year olds)
(18 years and over)
The Spark units will be visiting the fire hall, playing games,
learning about our feathered friends and making a bird feeder.
The Brownie units will be skating, learning some camp skills at
Brownie Academy at Camp Jubilee and working on badges.
The Guide units will be sledding, having sleep-overs and snow
shoeing.
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The Pathfinder units will be going to camp, glass fusing and
doing a service project as they work towards their Canada
Cord.
The Ranger units will be camping, covering program work and
service projects as they work towards their Commonwealth
and Commissioner’s Award.
The Trex will be prepping for winter camping.
Upcoming District activities include roller skating at Lloyd’s in
early February.
The 24th Pathfinders and 17th Rangers would like to thank
residents of Willow Park and Mapleridge who supported their
bottle drive in December.
Registration is on going. Guiding is a great place to grow lasting
friendships and experience new opportunities. Why not give us
a try!
If you have any questions regarding Guiding or registration
please contact Calgary Area Girl Guides at [email protected] or call 403-283-8348.
Girl Greatness Starts Here!
First 2000 Days. First 5000 Words.
The first 2000 days of a child’s life… yes, between birth and kindergarten… are when 85% of the brain’s
pathways are developed. This is the best time to introduce the foundations of literacy.
Most reading problems are preventable by providing a literacy-rich environment in all the days before
kindergarten.
Join us for a coffee and a conversation. Free open house to learn about your child’s first 2000 days and to
gather resources that are available in your community.
Wednesday January 21 from 1:30-2:30pm Banting & Best School (1819 66 Avenue SE)
RSVP: [email protected]
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Attention Calgary
property owners
On the Assessment Search website you can access:
❯ detailed information about your own property(s).
❯ real estate market sales information used to prepare assessments.
❯ summary information on other properties for comparison.
On Jan. 5, 2015, The City of
Calgary will mail the 2015
property assessment notices.
Your notice contains important
information, including your
Access Code to register for the
Assessment Search website.
First-time users will need to complete a two-step registration process:
1. Create a City of Calgary myID account.
2. Link your property assessment to your myID account. When you receive
your 2015 assessment notice in January, go to calgary.ca/assessmentsearch
and sign in with your myID. Enter the Roll Number and Access
Code displayed on your notice.
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For more information, visit
calgary.ca/assessmentsearch.
Assessment Search – getting started
calgary.ca | 403-268-2888
Onward/ Increase online services for citizens.
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professional and friendly service to every client, every time. We
give you the confidence and knowledge to make your decision
the right one! For every inspection in December, we will donate
$25.00 to the food bank on your behalf. Call 403-481-8800 or
email [email protected]
JUNK TO THE DUMP Disposal of residential/
commercial unwants including hard to handle. Move in/out
& reno cleanups. We load. Fast service, competitive $$ &
satisfaction guaranteed. Specializing in South Calgary.
Call Sanil 403-616-2758.
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Residential
and commercial service. Renovations, gas fitting and backflow
testing. Fully licensed and insured with competitive rates.
Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938,
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