1. society
2. work
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JANUARY 2015
DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,500 HOUSEHOLDS
PARK
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CONNECTOR
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$1,199,000
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- Rare M-C2 Mount Royal Land
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- Possibility to built 60 units
- Located just blocks to 17th
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NGPCA Photo Contest 7
The History and Myths
of Retirement 9
NGP Real Estate Updates 14
Your Community Business
of the Month 16
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NORTH GLENMORE PARK
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director-at-Large
Barry Morrisette
Jill Mitchell
Lisa Frehlich
Taylor Stacey
Catherine Mitchell
Amir Eisenberg
Kyla Zalapski
Kevin Baggott
Rork Hilford
Peter Teppler
Myla Raymond
Darcy Bradley
Timm Stein
Chris Corr
COMMITTEES
Executive*
Finance and Audit*
HR and Governance*
Facility Life Cycle & Building
Community Engagement
Area Redevelopment
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CHAIR
Barry Morrissette
Lisa Frehlich
Jill Mitchell
Jim Dejewski
Lisa Frehlich
Bruce Summers
Rork Hilford
New Committee
New Committee
Kari Gordon
Katie Summers
2231 Longridge Drive SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 5N5
403-246-4243 • Fax: 587-353-4536 • Email: [email protected]
JANUARY MOON C ALENDAR
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New
Moon
Jan 20
In 2011, Alzheimer Disease and other dementias impacted more than 747,000 people in Canada; that’s 14.9
% of Canadians over the age of 65. The prevalence of
dementia stands to double every 20 years taking the
numbers into 1.4 million Canadians by the year 2031.
What can be done?
Educate yourself, know the warning signs and know
the risks.
Please join Christene Gordon Director of Clients Services & Programs for Alberta & NWT for an insightful talk
on “Know the Facts and Reduce the Risk”. NGPCA will be
holding this talk at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Thursday
January 8.
On Monday, January 26, Marlene Collins from Alberta
Health Services will lead a discussion at 7:00 pm “Talking Your Way through Behavioural Changes”.
Rounding out the month is the “Dementia through the
Arts”. Please join us on Thursday, January 29 from 7:00
pm – 10:00 pm for an open house highlighting visual art
and music; these pieces will be presented by caregivers
and individuals with dementia.
Like us on Facebook: North Glenmore Park Community Association
Follow us on Twitter: @NGPCA
See our Website: www.ngpca.ca
Last
Quarter
Jan 13
January marks Alzheimer Awareness month, a topic
dear to my heart. My Great Grandmother and Grandmother both suffered the impact of this disease, as did
our family, as the caregivers.
Learning to adapt, cope, love and accept what was happening through the various stages was challenging for
everyone. Through education, trial by error, laughter
and compassion, our family moved through this experience together.
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These talks are open to anyone interested in learning
more about dementia; please feel free to bring a friend,
a family member, loved one or caregiver.
Awareness is the first step of knowing the risks.
Regards,
Kari Gordon, General Manager
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MEMBErsHiP
Do you have your 2014/2015 NGPCA Membership?
As a member of the NGPCA, you are given the
opportunity to make your voice heard at meetings
and forums, and are granted discounted rates and
exclusive deals offered by the facility and businesses in
our community.
Exclusive membership benefits include:
•10% off at Local 002 Public Tavern and Kitchen
•10% off summer programs at The Tennis Academy
•NGPCA Open Gym (call office for details)
•Voting privileges at community meetings (residents only)
•Free Sunday Family Skate at Flames Community Arenas
•Getting info first via our exclusive member emailing list
Special events and programming discounts, including:
•POOSCA Before and After Care program
•NGPCA Adult Fitness Class
•Sunday Drop in Pickleball
New cards with 2014/2015 validation stickers will be
required for these and other deals and benefits - don’t
miss out!
norTH GLEnMorE
PArk sCHooLs
• Central Memorial (houses community students,
National Sports Academy, and the School of
Performing and Visual Arts)
• Lord Shaughnessy (houses CBE-learn online
program and Career and Technology Center)
• Bishop Carroll High School (Catholic; hosts the
Hockey Canada Skills Academy)
• St. James Elementary & Junior High School (Catholic)
• The Emily Follensbee School for severely disabled
students
• The Calgary Girls’ School
ConnECTinG
oUr CoMMUniTY
Mission
To promote and foster the social, civic, and recreational
activities that will ensure a premium quality of life for the
residents of North Glenmore Park Community Association.
Vision
Our vision is to be a collaborative and innovative
organization that is future focused, community driven
and committed to connecting our members.
Core Values
We strive to uphold the following values:
Trust - We are committed to earn, maintain, and enhance
the trust of each other and the community.
Integrity - We conduct our work in an atmosphere of
honesty, respect, and courtesy.
Quality - We will provide excellent service in a costeffective manner.
Teamwork - We nurture successful working relationships
with all our partners.
Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions.
Openness - Our actions are transparent to all our
community members, users, supporters, volunteers and
ourselves.
Innovation - We encourage and support new ideas and
creative approaches.
Diversity - We respect the uniqueness of our employees
and community members.
Community - We believe in our employees and our
community members.
Environment - We believe in fostering a positive environment
where residents of all ages can be active & healthy.
In the immediate vicinity
• Mount Royal University
• Bishop Pinkham Junior High School (public)
• Jenny Elliot Elementary School (public)
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Pickleball
Adults, ever thought of trying the fastest growing
racquet sport in North America? Pickleball is a great
way to keep up your racquet skills and have a lot of
fun in the process. Come out to an introductory pickleball experience at NGPCA:
Falcon Football!
Calling all Grades 9, 10 and 11. Register online now
for tackle football. Midget season runs February
through the end of May.
We provide the equipment - you provide the talent!
www.calgaryfalcons.ca or call the General Manager
at (403) 253-8586.
Attention Calgary
property owners
• Saturday mornings 9:00am to 10:30am
• Sunday afternoons 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Paddles and balls provided
• Volunteers will be on hand to instruct you in pickleball basics
• Cost of the drop in program will be $2.00 per session with a valid NGPCA 2014/2015 membership,
and $5.00 for non members
Think seriously before you take up this offer, Pickleball just may become your prime racquet sport in
the future!
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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BINGO
Join Our
BinGo CLUB
Come join the North Glenmore Park Community Association Bingo Club and help us raise funds to support the operations of our facility and develop programs for our members.
We are looking for volunteers to help in running the
bingo games at the Grey Eagle Casino. We have approximately 43 events a year and need at least 13
people each to sell cards, verify wins, and man the
office.
Transportation to and from the events can be provided for those who need it. As the Grey Eagle Bingo hall
is a smoking facility with a top of the line air filtration
system, smoking is permitted during events. Commit to working once a month, or more, or just a few.
Bring a friend and be a team. This is a great way to get
out, help a cause, dine, have fun, and meet some new
friends.
Meals and snacks are provided.
Perfect for those looking for volunteer positions to
put on their resume!
Bingo proceeds allow us to develop events and programs for the community, as well as help us maintain
and update our facility and grounds. Upcoming Bingo Dates:
January 13
January 27
February 8
February 22
4:15pm – 12:30am
4:15pm – 12:30am
4:15pm – 1:00am
4:15pm – 9:30pm
nGPCA Photo Contest!
We have our very first winner of the NGPCA photo
contest winner! Thank you Daniel Chow for your
submission.
Submit your photo for our February newsletter of your
best ‘winter in NGPCA’ photograph. Photos can be
dropped off in the front office for scanning, or sent to
[email protected].
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Exercise and
Socialize
Come escape the snow and winds!
Beginning Monday December 1 from 3:30 pm to 5:00
pm, North Glenmore Park Community Association has
designated time in the gymnasium to older adults. Drop
by during the designated hours, bring your walking
shoes and join certified fitness instructor, Leanne Crane,
for Socialize and Exercise.
This program caters to all abilities and most important
provides a place to stay active in spite of the snow and
the opportunity to chat with your neighbours. Tea and
coffee provided by NGPCA.
Monday(s) starting December 1, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Closed December 29
Free to all with a NGPCA Community membership
$2.00 drop-in rate for non members
With the winter months coming quickly, NGPCA welcome to our older adult community members and
non-members to come and escape the cold winds in
our gymnasium. Starting Monday, December 1, we will
open our space and provide a wide range of physical
activities for all levels of fitness and ability. Certified fitness instructor Leanne Crane will be offering her services with light circuit training, the rest of the gym will be
available for a light stroll and chat with your neighbours.
Coffee and tea will be provided courtesy of NGPCA.
Starts Monday January 12th, from 3:30 to 5pm.
Janice Piet Yoga
“Yoga accepts all ages and stages of life! Please
attend your first class complimentary”
Lakeview Community Centre
Monday and Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:30
Kingsland Community Centre
Monday and Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30
Once registered, you are welcome to attend
the classes that suit your weekly schedule.
[email protected] 403-243-4361
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Open Gym
Tuesday/Wednesday, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Fridays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A valid 2014/2015 NGPCA membership will be required
and check-in is mandatory. Non-member drop in fee is
$5.00 per person. Memberships can be purchased in the
administrative office during check-in.
Before and
After School
Program
NGPCA is proud to announce that, in partnership with
Parkdale Out of School Care Association, we are hosting a before and after school program for families in our
community. The program operates Monday to Friday
out of our facility at 2231 Longridge Dr SW, in the Chinook Room, P.O.O.S.C.A., is an accredited, licensed, notfor-profit organization that has been in operation for
over 28 years. For registration information phone 403999-4616, email [email protected], or visit www.
ngpca.ca.
NGPCA Adult
Fitness Class
Come join Leanne Crane for a low-impact/high-energy
fitness class sure to be fun, as well as easy on the joints.
Participants will be encouraged to challenge themselves while working at their own pace. You will enjoy
a variety of class formats including circuit, interval, low
impact and boot camp. This class is perfectly designed
for all fitness levels, and is open to men and women
ages 16+. Classes take place every Monday (except holidays) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Drop in fee is $5.00 with
valid 2014/2015 membership. Free classes for bingo/
casino volunteers! Call the hall at 403-246-4243 or email
[email protected].
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The history
and myths
of retirement
What is retirement? Well, these days, it can be anything
you want it to be. Today’s retirees are living vibrant, active lifestyles for many years – lifestyles that will require
significant additional income. How will you ‘shape’ your
retirement? Let’s look back at a brief history of retirement (and explode a few retirement myths) to see
what’s in your future.
A brief history of retirement
Retirement is a relatively recent development in human history. The “industrial age” of the late 18th and
early 19th century replaced an economy based on
manual labour with one dominated by machine-based
industries. Still, the demands of physically exhausting
labour made it almost impossible for ‘older’ workers to
stay on the job. It was easy for them to buy into the idea
of retirement as they hit their sixth decade.
an average of five years in 1970 to approximately 20
years today – and is expected to reach 30 years in the
near future.
Retirement myths
• Retirement means you no longer work: Retirees
today believe in “work at any age” – either full-time,
part-time, or as volunteers.
• Retirement begins at 65: Increasingly, Canadians
are choosing to retire earlier – or at least on their own
timetable – to explore new avenues in life.
• A life of ease is every retiree’s goal: More and
more, retirees are opting for a retirement that includes a balance of learning, work (paid and unpaid)
and leisure – challenging themselves through all
their years.
The changes in retirement lifestyle expectations, increased longevity, and your personal goals will help
“shape” your retirement. But if you’re worried about
the possibility of outliving your savings, take action
now and talk to a professional advisor who can help
make your retirement dream a reality for a lifetime.
Andrea Nemec
The cornerstone of Canada’ retirement income system,
the Old Age Security (OAS) program began in 1927 and
was updated in 1952 to provide a modest pension to
eligible seniors as early as age 60. Among many subsequent amendments: the introduction of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (1967); the establishment
of the Spouse’s Allowance (1975); and the extension of
benefits to same-sex common-law partners (2000).
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) were first
introduced in 1957.
The Canada Pension Plan/Québec Pension Plan (CPP/
QPP) were enacted in 1965 to provide a monthly income to retirees as early as age 60 with payments
dependent on how much a person paid into the plan
while working.
The most significant retirement trends over the past
30 years are driven by people retiring earlier and living
longer. That means the period over which retirees must
fund their retirement has increased significantly from
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CHUrCHEs in & AroUnd
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SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC PARISH
Pastor: Fr. Luciano Cortopassi
Address: 5504 - 20 Street SW. Calgary, AB T3E 1R2
Telephone: 403-243-2680
Website: www.stjamescalgary.org
Sunday Services: 10:00am
LAKEVIEW UNITED CHURCH
Minister: Jope Langejans
Address: 3023 63 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Telephone: 403-242-5760
Website: www.lakeviewunitedchurch.com
Sunday Services: Saturday (Vigil): 5:00,
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM and 1:00 PM
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor: Reverend Rick Gordon
Address: 5336 Lakeview Drive SW,
Calgary AB T3E 5R9
Telephone: 403-249-7359
Website: www.lakeviewbc.ca
Sunday Services: 9:30am
ST. LAURENCE ANGLICAN CHURCH
Assistant Priest: Rev. MJ Leewis-Kirk
Rector: Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee
Address: 5940 Lakeview Dr. SW Calgary, AB T3E 5S8
Telephone: 403-249-6184
Website: www.stlaurence.ca
Sunday Services: 10:00am
RAINBOW CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Pastor: Yi Zheng
Address: 5336 Lakeview Dr., SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 5R9
Telephone: 403-452-8872
Website: www.rainbowchurch.ca
Sunday Services: Chinese Sunday service: 11:15am
English service: 9:30am
FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Pastor: Bryan Roller
Address: 65 Richard Way SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7M8
Telephone: 403-242-1718
Website: www.firstnaz.ca
Sunday Services: 10:45am
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year commitment, the Calgary Humane Society has a
Foster Program for you to help animals in need for shorter periods of time. This program aims to allow time for
socialization, growth or recovery from an injury/illness.
The program has become a platform for people whose
school, travel, work or financial constraints don’t allow for a long-term commitment. There are dozens of
animals in need of care! From mothers and newborn
babies, to just a cat with a cold, this program is perfect
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Bootcamp
Salus Fitness Boot Camps at North Glenmore Park:
Starting in the New Year; make 2015 your year to get
into the best shape of your life! Join our fun, friendly
boot camp and fit your workout in before the day begins. Men and women of all abilities welcome.
Classes will take place every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 6:00-6:45am at the North Glenmore
Park Community Association; 2231, Longridge Dr SW.
For more information see www.salusfitness.ca or
call 403-922-4116.
First-timers save 35% in January. NGPCA Birthday
Bounce Package
Need the perfect venue for a kids birthday bash in 2015?
Celebrate with us, Saturdays here at the North Glenmore Park Community Association we are offering a
new ‘Birthday Bounce’ package for members and guests
at a very reasonable price!
What: 1.5 hours of gym time/use of our brand new
‘Magic Bounce Castle’, 1 hour in the lounge.
Where: Contact 403-246-4243 or [email protected] for
booking inquiries. We have a limited amount of Saturday slots and times, so call and book yours today!
How much: $250.00 for the entire slot, to be paid in entirety at the time of booking to secure your spot.
Be the first to try out our new Magic Castle. We look forward to hosting your party!
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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
•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.
Plan ahead
•Dress warmly in layers and anticipate weather changes.
•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.
Hazards
•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.
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Adoptable
Pets
Aero
AARCS #A23987549
North Glenmore Park Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months North Glenmore Park
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Female
dog
size: medium
Story:
If you’re looking for a dog who aims to please (of
course expecting belly rubs in return) then Aero is
the girl for you! Aero is an awesome girl and was an
awesome mama to her babies Oh’Henry and Twix!
She loves to cuddle and craves human attention.
Aero enjoys her life and is thankful to have been
rescued and brought into a warm and comfortable
foster home. Aero was a bit shy and unsure of her
surroundings when she came into our care so a forever home that will show Aero how good her life will
be full of endless snuggles (and copious amounts
of treats). If you think Aero is the right dog for you,
come for a visit!
Average Asking Price
Average Sold Price
$0
$0
October 2014
$768,400
$742,571
September 2014
$968,266
$948,833
August 2014
$574,900
$558,250
July 2014
$953,350
$944,050
June 2014
$792,940
$781,860
May 2014
$727,460
$709,200
April 2014
$597,424
$599,500
March 2014
$565,350
$601,062
February 2014
$930,975
$911,625
January 2014
$579,950
$575,750
December 2013
$812,450
$782,500
November 2014
Last 12 Months North Glenmore Park
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats
No. New Properties
No. Properties Sold
November 2014
4
0
October 2014
4
7
September 2014
4
3
August 2014
4
4
July 2014
8
8
June 2014
7
5
May 2014
7
5
April 2014
9
4
March 2014
5
4
February 2014
4
4
January 2014
5
2
December 2013
3
2
Total
64
48
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS
averages please visit north_glenmore_park.great-news.ca
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Understanding Your Community
As a resident of North Glenmore Park, have you thought
about the future of your community? Do you ever wonder what it will look like in five, 10, 15 or even 50 years?
As an older community, we have seen many changes
and transformations since its inception and in the
next 50 years our reality will look very different. There
is a vast amount of diversity within the boundaries of
our community represented by everything from multifamily, single family and commercial redevelopment
and this diversity is welcome but needs to come with a
long term vision. There is a positive and productive way
to ensure that we protect what we value. As developers and new residents move into the community, they
come with their own values and own vision, there is
room for a variety of different views and priorities but
there also needs to be a consistent voice to ensure that
we are moving towards a community with a future we
can all be proud of.
As you see old homes torn down, new homes going up,
ask yourself who decides what those houses look like?
Who decides how tall they are, how wide they are, how
many trees they plant? The short answer to these questions in many cases is you. While the City of Calgary has
development guidelines and restrictions, there are many
development permit applications that are discretionary
and in these applications you, as a resident, have a say.
Obviously not every resident will be happy with the decisions made but if you are not informed and not involved
in the process you are opting not to have your voice heard.
When you walk past a posted development permit sign
and have no reaction or response, you can be assured that
your opinion won’t matter. If you wish to have a say and to
have your input received on what your neighbours’ house
might look like, you need to take action and contact the
City of Calgary or your Redevelopment Committee of
North Glenmore Park for more information.
In recent applications we have seen an increase in requests for relaxation on height restrictions to allow for
three storey homes and over sized two storey homes
to enter North Glenmore Park. These homes do not reflect the streetscape of the community and the desire
of many residents to limit the impact on sunlight, green
space and some retention of the existing “feel” of the
neighbourhood. The intent is not to oppose growth and
change, rather move forward in a mindful and thought-
ful manner to secure a prosperous and desirable neighbourhood where all residents feel at home.
The decisions being made in the present build the neighbourhood we have in the future. We all have the opportunity to influence the future vision of our community if we
get involved. If you want your voice heard, let us know!
Contact the Community Association today to participate
in the future planning of North Glenmore Park.
You can stay informed by opting in to our email updates
on development permit applications. Please email the
association to let us know if you wish to be on the email
list for updates or if you wish to participate in the committee structure.
All inquiries can be directed to: [email protected].
Kyla Zalapski, Redevelopment Committee
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if not enjoy, a grooming. “I’m a very gentle groomer, I let
the dogs go at their own pace,” she explains. “We take
the time and are patient with the dog or cat. I keep a
sense of humour and, if the animal is a fear-biter, I’ve
found that laughing helps calm them right down.”
Purrfect Paws Boutique
North Glenmore Park Community
G
rooming for Cats and Dogs Alike
“When someone is passionate about their work,
it shows in the results,” says Peter Huey of his
wife, Kari Clark, and her pet grooming work. Peter and
Kari are the co-owners of Purrfect Paws Boutique, a pet
grooming shop that offers its services to dogs and cats
of all breeds and sizes.
In January 2012, we found the store up for sale and,
considering Kari’s extensive pet grooming experience,
decided to take the plunge into owning our own small
business. We worked hard over the next few years to
establish the shop’s reputation, continually working on
perfecting our grooming abilities, showing people why
they should come back and it’s worked. Now, with two
fulltime groomers and a
bather, we look forward to
Customers return
jumping the next hurdle
to Purrfect Paws
and continuing our someBoutique for our
times bumpy but successfriendly approach and ful voyage!
our belief in quality
over quantity.
Along with the average
pet trim, Purrfect Paws
Boutique keeps up with
the latest trends in pet care and breed-specific styles, so
you can achieve whatever look you want for your pet.
We take the time to explain the importance of grooming to all clients and we take pride in remembering the
important details about your pet’s needs and temperament for next time.
A Gentle Pet Groomer
Kari has been in the pet grooming business for nine
years, working in both big chain stores and smaller
shops like her own. We are firm believers that if you love
what you do and put forth the effort, great works will
follow!
We recently attended a huge conference, “Super Zoo” in
Las Vegas, to help make sure we are keeping up with
the ever changing styles, equipment, shampoo and
techniques. We attend workshops locally, testing and
upgrading our skills. Purrfect Paws Boutique was a
contributor and fundraiser for “Paws in the Park” put on
by Concorde Entertainment in September! As well, we
helped launch Pet Planet’s grand opening at the Richmond Road location in October!
Looking Forward to Your Next Pet Grooming Visit
Customers return to Purrfect Paws Boutique for our
friendly approach and our belief in quality over quantity.
Pet owners have told us that they get their dog or cat excited by saying it’s time for a grooming with “Auntie Kari”.
Appointments are recommended and Kari would love
to see you schedule your pet’s grooming on a regular
basis. A tidy pet is a happy pet!
Dog and Cat Grooming Salon
Dog and Cat Grooming Salon
Kari Clark
Owner / Certified Groomer
2108 54th Ave S.W. Calgary, AB T3E 1L7
For appointments call 403-454-0913
Dog and Cat Grooming Salon
Since not every pet likes to be groomed, Kari has developed techniques to help pets relax and at least tolerate,
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COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
BRIAN PINCOTT
WARD 11
www.ward11calgary.ca
Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you have had a
wonderful holiday season; it has been a time for friends
and family, and a time for each of us to recharge our
batteries, reflect on the past year and charge into the
new year with, hopefully, renewed vigour.
In the coming year we will learn more about the 11 connections The City is designing as a part of the Ring Road,
as the Government of Alberta is expected to begin construction on the southwest link in the next two years.
To ensure that we have a complete road network, the
right connections between the Ring Road and the city
are necessary.
Some of the connections will be new, while other projects will improve existing streets. For example, widening
Anderson Road makes it more attractive to drivers. Welldesigned links to the ring road will keep Calgary moving
and will provide a number of benefits for citizens:
• Faster and more efficient travel options
• Improved traffic routing
• Improved safety and access by putting the right traffic
on the right roads
• Reduced traffic impacts on nearby neighbourhoods
These improvements will give people more options to
travel around Calgary. To find more about The City’s role
with the last piece of Calgary’s ring road go to calgary.ca
and search “ring road”.
Each year, The City conducts research and engagement to get a better understanding of your preferences,
needs and satisfaction levels with the programs and
services that we offer.
In order to reach more people, The City has launched
an online research panel called Citizens’ View. Citizens’
View is an online space where you can share your
thoughts about life in Calgary by participating in surveys and discussions on topics that matter to you.
The online panel will complement our existing suite of
research and engagement tools, making information
sharing more transparent, accessible and interactive
for everyone. The panel is a timely and cost-effective
CALGArY BoArd oF EdUCATion
BoArd oF TrUsTEEs
Website: http://www.cbe.ab.ca • Email: [email protected]
Kindergarten: where your child’s talents are
treasured
Kindergarten is the start of an exciting adventure full of
promise for children and their families. We understand
that children bring their own unique talents and gifts to
their learning experience, which is why we personalize
students’ learning to help them reach their full potential.
In the early years, personalized attention can make a
meaningful difference in children’s lives.
From the very first day of kindergarten, our teachers
begin looking into the future to help children take
those next steps in their learning. We never lose sight
of our ultimate goal, which is for every student to complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning.
For those children who don’t attend a preschool program, kindergarten will be their first introduction to
school. This first year will be filled with significant early
experiences they will remember for a lifetime.
We are proud to be a part of creating those memories.
We are proud to provide learning as unique as every
student. Come learn with us!
tool that makes it easier for citizens to share their views
about life in Calgary and understand how their input is
used. I encourage you to join the conversation by signing up at www.citizensview.ca.
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.
All the best to you and yours, and I look forward to
keeping you informed in 2015.
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new Year's Lucky
The New Year has long been viewed
as a chance to start over. Many different cultures hold the belief that
certain foods can greatly influence
a person’s luck, especially when beginning the start of a new chapter.
Although traditions vary culturally,
the six categories of ‘good luck eats’
seem to be the same across the
board: grapes, greens, fish, pork, legumes and cakes.
Grapes
New Year’s revellers in Spain consume twelve grapes at midnight—
one grape for each stroke of the
clock. This dates back to 1909, when
grape growers in the Alicante region
of Spain initiated the practice to take
care of a grape surplus. Rich in vitamin C and minerals that help to produce serotonin, it’s hard to find reasons not to be eating grapes. Recent
studies prove that while also curbing
early stages of depression and iron
deficiencies, grapes also provide essential proteins to maintain strong
bones and coagulate certain protein
chains.
Greens (specifically cooked)
While being an obviously broad
category, cooked greens are an essential part of physical and mental
well-being – which will no doubt
influence your chance at good luck!
Traditionally, greens such as kale,
cabbage, collard, chard and spinach
are consumed at New Years because
of the visual similarity to folded
money. Although we aren’t sure that
eating these vegetables will bring
you prosperity, they are incredibly
high in antioxidants, don’t skimp on
proteins and serve as an excellent
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source of energy. We also suggest
Ukrainian style kale rolls in place of
cabbage – delish.
Fish
Since the middle ages, fish has been
renowned as a holiday staple at the
dinner table. Because of its ability to
be preserved either by salt or pickling, fish took precedent over red
meats and poultry because of its ability to stay edible even after months
of curing. All over the world fish is
used in creative and imaginative
ways by different cultures: Japan and
most of Asia enjoy the roe of many
species for textural and colour compliments, Swedes have long served
a smorgasbord or pickled, fresh and
raw fish for their holiday salads, and
pickled herring is ritually consumed
at midnight in Germany and Poland
as it is thought to be good luck.
Whatever your preference, there are
so many varieties to choose from to
improve your odds in 2015!
Pork
Based on the idea that the pig symbolizes prosperity and progress,
eating pork on New Years is a long
standing tradition in Cuba, Spain,
Portugal, Austria and Hungary.
Among other countries of the world,
the rich fat content and flavours of
pork are often a symbol of wealth
and indulgence. Basically, pork is delicious and New Year’s is an excellent
excuse to wrap everything in bacon.
Legumes
The nutritious seeds that double in
size when cooked are also widely
regarded as symbolic of growing
wealth during the New Year’s cel-
ebration. Germans often serve split
pea and ham soup, combining the
split peas and lentils with our last
delicious and fortunate food. In the
Southern United States, there are
beliefs of eating one bean a year,
dating back to the Civil War era.
Whatever theory you choose to ascribe to, legumes are an essential
protein replacement for vegetarians,
not to mention an excellent source
of insoluble fibre to keep your stomach and colon clean. This can also
lead to weight loss, and lower the s
risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Cakes
The round shape of cakes, pies and
otherwise is often associated with
rings and the idea of eternal wealth.
Many countries will hide small trinkets in cakes and tarts as a festive
game for their holiday celebrations.
Although cakes are served throughout the holidays and regarded as
a fat bearing or heavy food, many
cultures believe in their good tidings
– you heard it here first, stock up on
cake this holiday season!
Although there are many lucky foods
to eat this New Years, there is also a
worldwide superstition of leaving a
little bit of food on your plate at the
end of every celebration to make
sure the pantry will always be full.
So with that in mind, eat all the lucky
foods you can stomach – but don’t
be too greedy, or your first stop in
the New Year will be at the gym for a
new membership.
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MLA CALGARY ELBOW
Gordon Dirks
Alberta Minister of Education
Calgary Elbow Constituency Office
Britannia Shopping Centre
#205, 5005 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2T6
Ph: (403) 252-0346
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dirks.mypcmla.com
Dear Residents of Calgary-Elbow, it brings me great pleasure to be able to wish you New Year’s Greetings as your
new MLA and advocate in our provincial government.
Just a few short weeks ago, the constituency of Calgary Elbow won in the midst of a by-election. That you for the confidence you have shown in me. I am humbled and honoured
to serve as your voice in Alberta’s Legislative Assembly.
There is much work to be done and I am committed to
living up to your expectations to listen, to be accessible,
to be accountable and to serve you with honesty, respect
and a strong work ethic as your MLA.
A Catholic School of Integral Formation®
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
Prospective Parent Information Session
Thursday, January 15, 2015
RSVP to (403) 240-7901 or
[email protected]
Under the leadership of Premier Jim prentice, Alberta is under
new management. Government business is moving ahead at a
brisk pace as the holiday season approaches and as your MLA,
I am committed to working hard on the priorities of Albertans
which we heard loud and clear during the recent by-election.
These priorities include:
•Maintaining balanced budgets in keeping with sound
conservative fiscal principles
•Ending entitlements and restoring public trust
•Investing in much needed new public infrastructure
(such as desperately needed new schools)
•Respecting property rights
•Maximizing the value in our natural resources while we
protect our environment for future generations.
•Maintaining high quality health and public education
•Respond to the growing need for more long term and
continuing care beds for our seniors
•Protect Calgary from Future flood disasters.
This is an exciting time to be in Albertan as we together
forge a new path ahead. Alberta is facing the twin challenges or sustained population growth and a recent substantial down turn in oil and gas revenues.
These challenges will test our resolve as Albertans, but I
have every confidence that together we will continue to
build on Alberta’s strengths and make our province the
very best place to raise a family and retire.
Thank you for the privilege in serving as your MLA, Best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and prosperous New Year.
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outdoor skating
in our Community
Winter is upon us and, in spirit of the season, our community will once again provide some opportunities for
outdoor skating so we can embrace our winter and our
heritage.
North Glenmore Park
Name
Age
Abigail
17
Contact
705-706-4338
Course
No
Brea
17
403-973-3907
No
Brooke
12
403-212-1014
Yes
NGP Rink
We have once again set up a small skating rink on the
green space north of the Hall. This rink is perfect size for
kids nine and under to skate, play some shinny or just
have fun with friends and parents. The rink should be
flooded and ready for skating by mid-December, Calgary weather-pending. Thanks to Brad, Darcy, Jason and
Kevin for setting up.
Chiara
14
403-246-8364
Yes
Christoph
23
587-998-6172
Yes
Ed
12
403-217-2947
Yes
Elizabeth
21
587-999-5901
Yes
Henry
14
403-719-8282
Yes
Jonahley
50
403-837-6348
Yes
Julianna
15
403-604-0034
Yes
We are looking for community members, dads, moms
and teens to help this winter with rink maintenance –
shoveling and flooding when needed. If you are interested and available please check out the signup sheet
at: www.volunteersignup.org/Q7YWC.
Kaitlynn
14
403-874-4034
Yes
Kiera
12
403-922-6067
Yes
Linda
59
587-892-9731
No
Mackenzie
14
403-805-6223
Yes
Garrison Green Adopt-A-Rink
Thanks to the efforts of Dylan Johnson and some other
keen folks over in Garrison, there are plans to have a City
organized Adopt-A-Rink in AD Ross Park. The rink will
be built with support from City Parks department using
combination of snow banks and liner, and then flooded using water trucks. We hope to have this rink going
sometime in December. For more information or to help
out with the rink please contact Dylan at johnsodm40@
gmail.com.
Makayla
15
403-455-4057
Yes
Melanie
13
403-685-8090
Yes
Melinda
15
403-669-9770
Yes
Michelle
30
403-923-5111
Yes
Nia
16
403-991-8045
Yes
Paige
12
403-241-0487
Yes
Polina
13
587-296-1650
Yes
Salma
37
403-252-5052
Yes
If you have any time to help out with maintenance of
either of these rinks (shoveling, flooding, etc.) please
leave your name with Kari or any of the staff at the Community Hall (403-246-4243).
Sam
13
403-287-3740
Yes
Sienna
12
403-240-1128
Yes
Silvia
31
403-467-8756
No
Tyler
12
402-242-6085
Yes
Enjoy winter fun, embrace the season
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Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around
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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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on Thursdays. Some experience an asset. Contact
Diane 403-829-3588.
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& 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].
PRIVATE BEGINNER BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: in home at 27 Langton Drive SW. 403-2437528. Singles and couples welcome to have fun
learning to waltz, jive, swing, cha-cha, and rhumba.
Qualified instructor [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.
DOUBLE DIAMOND PLUMBING AND HEATING LTD: A 24 hour residential service company.
As qualified journeyman plumbers, we are here
to address any issues for you. We are your neighbourhood plumbing and heating experts - call us
first and let our service shine! Call 403-875-0166 or
Email: [email protected].
www.doublediamondplumbingltd.com.
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your next haircut upon presenting this coupon. Call
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