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Box 2100, Station M Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 Phone: 403-268-2478 Fax: 403-268-8091 Email: [email protected] Web: www.calgary.ca/ward12 At a Glance 26 Culinary File / Readers Recommend 31 The Indoor Gardener 34 MLA Rick Fraser Calgary-South East Unit 202, 5126 - 126 Avenue SE Calgary, AB Canada T2Z 0H2 Phone: (403) 215-8930 Fax: (403) 215-8932 Email: calgary.southeast@ assembly.ab.ca Auburn Bay AND Mahogany Real Estate Update 36 neWsLetter ad saLes Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] | www.great-news.ca GREAT NEWS PUBLISHING HAS BEEN PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 9 YEARS! y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 3 YoUr coMMUnitY connections (S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion (SP) denotes Spanish Bilingual Cranston School Nickle School Lord Beaverbrook Sam Livingston School (FR) Fairview School (FR) Dr. E.P. Scarlett (FR) Lake Bonavista Montessori R.T. 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Salvation Army 403.253.1700 Connexion Christian Fellowship 403.201.0404 Brazilian Christians in Calgary 403.281.6755 Grace Life Church of Calgary www.gracecalgary.ca Auburn Bay Residents Association c/o Auburn House 403.537.2601 Seton Residents Association TBA Mahogany HOA c/o Hopewell Management Corp.403.453.1221 www.mahoganyhoa.com/events Fish Creek Library 403.260.2600 Shawnessy Library 403.260.2600 Friends of Fish Creek www.friendsoffishcreek.org 403.238.3841 Girl Guides of Canada - Calgary Area Scouts Canada - Calgary Area 4 Councillor Shane Keating MLA Rick Fraser YMCA - South Health Campus www.calgarygirlguides.com www.myscouts.ca 403.283.4993 [email protected] 403.268.1698 [email protected] 403.215.8930 www.ymcacalgary.org 403.956.3900 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities aUBUrn BaY residents association Auburn House Holiday Hours Contact Info The Auburn Bay Residents Association wishes everyone a happy holiday season! Please be aware of the reduced holiday hours of operation for the Auburn House administration office, park, lake and facility. c/o Auburn House 200 Auburn Bay Boulevard SE, Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 Tel: (403) 537-2601, Fax: (403) 537-2670 Administration Marilyn Alcock [email protected] Program & Events Manager Jennifer Tait [email protected] General Manager Kevin Wilson [email protected] Hours of Operation Auburn House Lake & Park Hours Monday – Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Auburn House Regular Office Hours Monday – Friday Closed for lunch 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Administration Office Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 31 Jan 1 9am – 12pm Closed Closed 9am – 2pm Closed Park, Lake & Facility 9am – 5pm 11am – 5pm 11am – 7pm 11am – 7pm 11am – 7pm Follow the Auburn House on Social Media Facebook.com/AuburnHouse Pinterest.com/AuburnHouse Twitter.com/AuburnBayRA y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 5 rentaL rates Looking for a great venue to host your next event? Auburn House is a 13,390 square foot contemporary lodge featuring a grande hall, a multi-purpose room, a gymnasium as well as picnic shelters available for rental. Auburn House offers ample room for everything from community events to weddings and birthdays. For more information contact a Bookings Coordinator at 403-537-2670 during regular office hours or email [email protected] to book your function. Rev. August 2012 6 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities aUBUrn BaY residents association Auburn House Winter Programs •HockeySkills(age3-adult) •BootCamp •Tabata •InsanityCircuit •LowerBodyBurn •CardioKickbox •Plusmanymore! Experience Cottage Country Winter Fun! Register online 24/7 at AuburnBay-connect.com. Don’t let the winter weather keep you from continuing your fitness routine – or starting a new one! Walk-in and phone registration available during regular Auburn House office hours – call 403.537.2605. Registration is still open for our winter season programs. Sign up now for classes beginning in the New Year! Auburn House Drop-In Program Passes Check out just some of the great classes being offered Get yours today and add some flexibility to your fitness schedule. Drop-in passes are available for select adult programs at Auburn House! Auburn House 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament January 24-25, 2015 The best pond hockey tournament in the city! Come out to watch Canada’s favourite sport in the seventh annual Auburn House 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament! this winter season… Don’t miss out! Register early! •YouthArtclasses •KungFu •Bricks4Kidz •YouthDancePrograms •LearntoSkate(age3-adult) Cheer on your friends, family & neighbours as they strive to claim victory of the Auburn Cup and other great prizes. Registration deadline for Auburn Bay Residents: January 16, 2015. Get all the details online at AuburnBay-connect.com. 30% OFF • Highest Quality Workmanship • Drapes & Accesories Special Ordered • Reasonable Rates • Blinds Fabrics • Free Estimates • Upholstery up to • Fast Delivery • Shades 50% OFF • In-stock Fabrics • Stage Drapes On Blinds The leading in window fashion design & creativity for a quarter up to 75% OFF of a century. Custom crafted workmanship from the fine on site Print Fabrics, Sheers workroom - Competitive prices on quality blinds of your choice and Draperies FREE - in - house colour & design consultation. In Stock Items Unit 111, 4312 Macleod Tr. S 403-276-2050 Residential Commercial Monday to Friday 9 - 5 pm Saturday 10 - 5 pm y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 7 PROGRESSIVE DENTAL General Dentists Dr. Brian Palmer Dr. Robert Phan Dr. Justin Palmer Dr. Hans Meyer Veneers Family Power Whitening Sedation Invisible Braces We welcome all new patients to visit one of our 2 locations. Mckenzie Towne Sundance (behind Centennial High School) 47 Sunpark Dr SE 403-256-6666 [email protected] 8 www.pppd.ca (in front of the Keg) 618 4600 130 th Ave SE 403-264-6909 [email protected] january 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities cranston residents association Winter Session classes begin the week of January 12. The winter Program and Event Guide is available online. CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone/Fax: 403.781.6614 Email: [email protected] 11 Cranarch Road, S.E. Calgary, AB T3M 0S8 CranstonCenturyHall Century Hall Administrative Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Century Hall Park Hours Monday to Sunday 9 am to 10 pm Administrative Manager Marcie O’Rourke [email protected] Recreation Coordinator Maren Tryon [email protected] Facilities Manager Al Proctor [email protected] General Manager Lannie Anderson [email protected] Cranston Residents: Do you have your membership cards for Century Hall? All residents over the age of 12 are now required to have a membership card for entry to the new Cranston Century Hall Park and facility. Membership cards will also allow you to register for programs offered by the Cranston Residents Association (CRA). Pre-enter your membership card request form available at www.cranstonconnect.com and then drop by Century Hall to pick up your card. **IMPORTANT** Please use the front entrance only to gain access to the facility. No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. The Program and Event Guide for spring 2015 will be available at the end of January with registration for Residents opening February 2nd and NonResidents February 5th. Thank You to Our Christmas Bazaar Sponsors Thank you to everyone who shopped locally at our annual Christmas Bazaar. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations: Tammy Voisin Best Epicure Amanda Topolincky Jamberry Nails Fancy Cufflinks Jade and Lace Debbie Schade Organo Gold Iris Rose Creations Polished Publishing Group The Painting House Donna Durrant Agnes & Dora Jessica Hauser Leslie Maksymetz Steeped Tea Jennifer Jarmuske RMT Shirley Burton Warm Welcomes Jenise Elizabeth Design Surely A Davis Photo! Scarfalicious JK Apparel Leggings Stampin’ Up! Corlie Garanito Barb Padwicki Fifth Avenue Collection Zann Hong Creations Holiday Fitness Sampler Monday January 5, 2015 – Friday January 9, 2015 Not sure what to register for this winter? Just like we sample holiday sweets, come and sample some of our fitness class offerings. This is a great opportunity to check out our facility and see what we have to offer. You will get to meet our amazingly talented and motivating instructors. Come and drop in to the classes that interest you! It is only $5 to give each 45 minute demo class a try, no registration required. Tabata Training, 7:00pm Monday: Instructor: Anne De Silva Zumba Kids Jr (4-6yrs), 5:30pm Thursday: Zumba Kids (7-12), 6:30pm Pilates Fusion, 6:00pm Instructor: Sparkle Fitness Insanity Circuit, 7:00pm Tuesday: Instructor: Helen Cheung Kickboxing, 6:00pm Friday: Zumba, 7:00pm Triple Fun (3-5yrs), 5:00pm Instructor: Lindsay Brandon Hip Hop Teen (10-14), 6:00pm Wednesday: Instructor: Puddle of Mud Brazilian Cardio, 6:00pm Family Movie Nights At Century Hall Enjoy a family movie night, at Century Hall the third Friday of every month from 7-9pm, for the low cost of $5/family! This price includes admission, drinks, and popcorn for your entire family! You can’t beat that price for a famy o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 9 cranston residents association ily night out! Movie selections will be advertised every month on our website: www.cranston-connect.com. Everyone is welcome…we hope to see you here! January Movie Night January 16, 7:00PM – 9:00PM Boxtrolls Thank you to Cedarglen Homes for their ongoing support of this monthly event! Cranston Wine Experience Saturday, January 17, 2015 – 6:00PM – 10:00pm Tickets: $25 Resident and $30 for a Non-Resident. A night out for the adults! Ladies evening, guy’s night, or a romantic date, this evening is an opportunity for adults to sample an array of wine and food from SE Calgary liquor stores and restaurants. No need to drive downtown to have a classy night out with music, great wine, and tasty bites, connect with your community and see what is available in your own neighborhood. Must be 18 or older to attend. Registration will open December 1st. 3 on 3 Ice Hockey Tournament February 7th & 8th, 2015 - 9:00AM—6:00PM Resident Team: $100 (must consist of at least 3 Cranston residents) Non Resident Team: $120 Time to show off your hockey skills in a head to head faceoff with your neighbours and friends! Register your team now, as space is limited. Captains can register up to eight players plus a goalie. Registration is not avail- able online. Please register in person at Century Hall and complete your team package no later than January 16th. Adult card and social afternoon: Wednesdays, January 7—February 25, 1:00-3:00 Fee: $2.00/visit Are you at home during the day and looking for a way to meet new people in the community? If so, join us at Century Hall every Wednesday to enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, games and great company! We look forward to seeing you soon. Drop-In To Century Hall Come spend the day with us! With a great selection of activities, bring your family for a day of play. Whether you’re outside on the rink or inside in the gym, we’ve got something for everyone! View all skating and gym schedules by heading to our website www.cranstonconnect.com Century Hall’s Adult Program 10-Time Punch Pass The Adult 10 time pass allows you the flexibility to be able to drop in to a program that works with your ever changing schedule. This pass is available to residents and non-residents for $120.00. Classes available for Drop-In are indicated by the Punch Pass Friendly symbol beside the designated class in the program guide. When attending a drop in class, you must check in and present your 10-time pass to a Customer Service Representative prior to the commencement of the class, at which time you will be given a drop-in slip for your chosen class. This slip must be presented to the instructor before being permitted to participate. Just want to try out a single class? You can drop into any of our PPF classes by paying a single drop-in fee of $15.00. Please arrive early to ensure you can check-in prior to the posted class start time. 10 january 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities SMALL CLASS SIZES OUTDOOR EDUCATION ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CITY-WIDE BUSING What is different about Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School? EVERYTHING. Scholarships and financial assistance available. Inquire today. Visit sts.ab.ca/admissions Grades 1-12 • Alberta curriculum • International Baccalaureate y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 11 BRAIN GAMES 1 New Year s Eve song 3 Frozen water 4 Famous Snowman 6 Popular Canadian sport played on ice 7 What you wear around your neck Created by M.McComish 8 Fear of snow 10 A tree that stays green all year 13 What water does in winter 15 Time off from school or work 16 Colour of the snow 17 In winter, days are shortest and the ___ are longest 2 No two are alike 3 Ice house 5 2015 is this Chinese Year 6 What a bear does in 11 Hand warmers winter 12 Winter activity on ice 8 Snowman s nose 14 All snowflakes have 9 A cold bear this many sides Across: 2.snowflakes 3.igloo 5.sheep 6.hibernate 8.carrot 9.polar 11.gloves 12.skating 14.six Down: 1.auldlangsyne 3.ice 4.frosty 6.hockey 7.scarf 8.chionophobia 10.evergreen 13.freeze 15.vacation 16.white 17.nights 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. calgary.ca | 403-268-2888 Onward/ Increase online services for citizens. 12 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 2014-2361ÊCRPÊCommunityÊNewsletterÊAds Publication:ÊGreatÊNewsÊPublishingÊÊ Size:Ê6"ÊxÊ3.625"ÊÊ Prints:ÊÊBW Designer:ÊÊD.ÊBlais CSA:ÊÊJ.ÊWong 2014-2361 For more information, visit calgary.ca/assessmentsearch. 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Taking photographs, videos or digital recordings of contents can also help police and your insurance company if there’s a break-in, fire, or flood. • Double-check: Never drive away without checking that your overhead garage door is down. Also check the operation of automatic doors once a month for safety (read your instruction booklet or contact the door’s manufacturer for details). For more tips on crime prevention, visit the Calgary Police Service website at www.calgarypolice. ca. Garages are a favourite target for burglars — they contain valuable items such as vehicles, garden tools and bicycles, and they’re often left open and unattended. The Calgary Police Service suggests these simple tips to help prevent thefts from garages: • Protect your valuables: Put curtains or blinds up to cover any windows in the garage, so thieves can’t look for items to steal, or see if your vehicle is there. • Make it secure: The person-door between your house and attached garage should swing inward into the garage, be solid core, and have a deadbolt lock. The same goes for other exterior person-doors on your garage. • Don’t give thieves an open invitation: Keep your overhead door closed and your other garage doors locked, even when you are at home — this includes the door between your home and an attached garage. • Check your locks: Secure your person-doors with deadbolts (which need to be operated from the outside with a key). • Make it bright: Install lights near your garage to keep the area around doors and windows lit: These can be motion sensor or photo (light) sensitive, so that they turn on automatically when someone walks past or when the sun sets. • Put up a number: Put your house number on your garage, especially if it opens up into a back alley. This helps emergency personnel to identify which house is yours. • Keep records: Catalogue your garage’s contents, including serial numbers of valuable items and vehicle y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 15 Sledding Safety Meaningful curriculum | Large gym facility Varied play opportunities | Special events Parental participation | Caring, Experienced Teachers | Bright, spacious classrooms - REGISTRATION STARTING January 19th for September 2015 Call Marilyn 403 278-2608 Located in the Bonavista Baptist Church 1507 Acadia Drive SE A non-denominational private pre-school Located in Lake Bonavista since 1977 Barre, Yoga & Martial Arts Lounge 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. 16 january 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 1 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. • www.tricocentre.ca Exercise on your ‘To Do’ List for 2015? Trico Centre Can Help If getting back into a regular fitness routine or, perhaps, establishing an active living program for the first time is on your ‘To Do’ list for 2015, then Trico Centre for Family Wellness is the place to go this January. Everyone is welcome at Trico Centre - all ages, all levels of fitness, and all interests. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to help you determine what activities will work best for you, help you meet your fitness goals, and get you on your way towards improved health and wellness, no matter what level you are starting at. Here are some of the active options available at Trico Centre: huge Fitness Centre with three-lane running track, weights, cardio equipment, and fitness monitors more than 70 adult drop-in fitness classes each week, including: cardio; yoga; aqua fitness; weight training; spin; and more. (Many classes are delivered specifically for older adults.) Aquatics Centre with wave pool, slide, hot tub, and steam rooms for swimming lessons, drop-in swim and aquasize two arenas offering Shinny Hockey, leisure skating, and learn-to-skate programs for all ages Drop-In Gym options, including badminton, family gymnastics, youth drop-in, parent and tot playtime, and Family Fun Night registered programs and workshops for all ages, from tots to seniors Trico Centre and your community are partners in health and wellness. As a resident of a partner community, you pay 20% less for a membership than a non-resident. 9 4 2 4 5 2 6 1 7 6 1 8 6 7 9 8 5 1 8 8 1 2 3 6 7 6 7 4 4 FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 19 OPEN HOUSE: JAN 5-17 TH No matter what kind of workout or fitness activities you are looking for, Trico Centre is the place where you can work at your own pace, in a comfortable, welcoming environment doing activities that you enjoy. Drop by Guest Services at Trico Centre or look us up online at www.tricocentre.ca to learn more and let us help you get started on your journey towards better health and wellness today. Trico Centre is located at 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. Residents of partnered communities pay 20% less for memberships than those who reside outside partnered communities. Phone: 403-278-7542 or see www.tricocentre.ca to find out more. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 17 There’s More in Mahogany! 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Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Budget Blinds is a registered trademark of Budget Blinds, Inc. and a Home Franchise Concepts brand. january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Reading Resolutions Family Literacy Day, held annually on January 27, was established 16 years ago to raise awareness of the importance of reading together as a family. Created by ABC Life Literacy Canada, the literacy initiative encourages entire families to work together to develop better reading and writing skills. Reading together sets a good example for children, fosters literacy skills in youngsters and keeps parents’ own skills sharp. Observing Family Literacy Day is only the first step. Like anything else, becoming skilled at reading requires practice. So this year, why not resolve to make family literacy a daily habit in your home? Here are tips to make your family’s reading resolution a success: •Set an example for your children – let them see you read and hear you discuss what you have read •Have lots of books in the house •Set up cozy, well lit spaces for reading •Give books as gifts •Make regular trips to the library to stock up on books for the whole family •Encourage your children to read both fiction and factual books •Have your children read out loud to you and to lots of other people too •Encourage your children to read the words that surround them every day – store signs, roads signs, flyers, labels and recipes Having your children read a book more than once is a great way to boost their confidence in reading and improve their speed. With a little imagination, a little encouragement and a lot of everyday reading, your whole family will help build their brains—and bonds! For more family reading tips, visit calgaryreads.com. 4 7 5 8 9 1 3 2 6 6 8 9 2 3 4 5 1 7 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 4 8 9 4 1 6 2 5 7 8 3 7 6 8 1 4 2 2 5 9 3 5 2 9 7 8 1 6 4 5 9 4 3 8 2 6 7 1 8 1 6 7 5 9 4 3 2 2 3 7 4 1 6 8 9 5 PAP tests - BREAST exams - SPECIALTY Clinics •Ourwomen’sclinicprovidesasafeinformative environmentforyourroutinePAPtestsand breast exams. •Patientsmayalsoself-referforearlyprenatalcare. •STI,HPV,contraceptioncounselling. •Female physicians only. Call (403) 254-2030 to book an appointment. Visit our website at www.thesundanceclinic.com FAMILY PRACTICE – SPECIALTY CLINICS – BABY CLINIC – SOUTH CALGARY PAP CLINIC South Calgary Health Centre Building y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 19 20 january 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 21 Dental Health and Your Pet Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. I see dental disease in almost every pet I examine in my veterinary clinic. Unfortunately preventative dental care is not something that most pet owners start early and continue daily. Does your pet have gleaming white teeth? What about his back molars? Are they free of hard tartar? Are the gums a nice pink or is there a line of hot red swollen inflammation along the teeth? Put your nail against the edge of the gum where it meets the tooth, does your pet wince and pull away? Dental disease is graded by veterinarians depending on severity from grade 1 needing a simple cleaning with some plaque and tartar to grade 4 with open draining holes around rotten foul-smelling teeth and gums. Pets are likely in constant pain with anything beyond grade 2 dental disease. Taking care of your pet’s teeth can be time-consuming and expensive. Owners tend to ignore the teeth because they don’t see them, but healthy teeth are directly linked to your pet’s short and long-term well being. Many people believe if they feed their pet a hard food they will not get dental disease. The value of specialized diets and dental products is limited, but really, if there was some magic component added to food that eliminated dental disease, wouldn’t people be eating it to avoid our own dental disease and the ensuing costs. A dog or cat, ideally, should have their teeth brushed daily. Use a soft small tooth brush. Finger brushes do not get under the gum line. Animal toothpastes do not foam or contain sodium bicarbonate so they can be swallowed. They come in flavors ranging from tuna to chicken to beef. Yum, yum! Many of my clients have even taught their pets to tolerate electric tooth brushes. A few pets will not allow brushing under any circumstance. These pets will derive some benefit from chewing products as well as a specialized dental diet. Some 22 enzymatic products even claim benefits if just sprayed in the pet’s mouth, but none of these products outperform the physical action of daily tooth brushing. Never give your pet hard bones, ice, and very hard toys. Fractured crowns expose pulp and cause dental abscesses that may require emergency surgery. Abscesses hurt. Pets should have preventative cleanings as required by the individual, but more often owners will only agree if tartar, gingivitis, or periodontal disease becomes visually obvious. Cleaning and examination of your pet’s teeth is done under a general anesthetic. No self-respecting pet will tolerate a complete scaling and polishing below the gum line awake. It is the area you don’t see that typically the worse disease is brewing. I recently did a dental cleaning of a young dog’s mouth expecting no or little disease. Visual examination prior to the cleaning everything looked good, but I discovered four deep pockets between the gums and four teeth. Dental radiographs confirmed the bone around the roots of the teeth was being eaten away by infection. The removal of diseased teeth allows a better chance to keep the surrounding teeth healthy. This disease would not have been discovered without a proper examination of an anesthetized pet. Superficial scraping of visual tartar only hides disease and lulls a person into thinking their pet’s mouth is healthy. Rotten teeth and gums can be a portal to bacteria entering the blood stream and traveling through out the pet’s body. Dental disease advances more quickly when pets have other illnesses such as kidney disease or diabetes, and dental disease can make other diseases more difficult to control. When the teeth hurt it can also cause an otherwise sweet pet to become cantankerous. Our pets are living longer than ever with advances in veterinary medicine and superior diets so your pets are going to need those healthy teeth also longer…start brushing early. january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Expires January 31,2015. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 23 GLENMORE SQUARE CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIBRARY 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! 7740 - 18th Street SE • 403-260-2600 • calgarypubliclibrary.com Mon, Tue & Thur - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm • Wed - 1:00 – 9:00 pm Fri & Sat - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun (mid-Sept to mid-May) - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm All Calgary Public Library cards are Free! JANUARY PROGRAMS *Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted Reading Buddies Teen volunteers and Library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for readers who are in Grades 1 through 3. Ages 5 to 9, Tuesdays, January 20 to February 24, 4:30 5:45 p.m. Registration starts December 29. ABC You and Me Read, sing, talk and play together in this interactive circle time. Ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Thursdays, January 22 to March 12, 10:15 - 11 a.m. Registration starts January 6. Canadian Oil Sands Limited’s Math Minds Foster confidence in math with fun numeracy activities, based on JUMP Math and other Library resources, and the support of adult volunteers. For struggling math students in Grade 1 to 6. Ages 5 to 12, Thursdays, January 22 to April 23, 6 - 7 p.m. Registration starts December 29. THREE MILLION LAKES Canada has a lot of great things in abundance, like hockey players, parkas and Tim Hortons franchises. But did you know we also have more lake area than any other country in the world? It’s true. The Great White North has 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres. The Great Lakes alone contain about 18 per cent of the world’s fresh lake water. That’s a lot of water. Makes you wonder if all of our country’s allies are actually just thirsty. 24 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities MEND Sundance school Do you have a child aged 2 to 4 years? Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2015! A belated thank you goes out to the Grade 1 teachers who held the Craft Club at lunchtime. The children enjoyed the projects and being a part of the club. A FREE healthy lifestyle program for children ages 2 to 4 years and their families AGES 2 - 4 10 sessions of fun family activities, information and active play to help you and your children lead fitter, happier, healthier lives! Location: Southland Leisure Centre A reminder that school is back in session on Monday, January 5, 2015. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact: Zoe Flowers-Reitsma 403-648-6576. A big thank you to Mrs. Miller and Mme Suzanne for planning and staging the Christmas concert in December. We enjoyed the performances by the classes and the choir. Thank you for your time. In keeping with the year’s task design lens entitled “Beyond the School,” look for the following happenings this month: Clay For Kids will be instructing in rooms 10 and 11 during the first week in January. Grade 2 French Immersion classes will take a field trip to the Glenbow Museum. Sundance School will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart. (The kick off assembly is on January 12). Grades 3 and 4 will be swimming the last week of the month as part of their physical education classes. Upcoming dates to remember: January 8 French Immersion Kindergarten Orientation at Sundance (parents only) January 12 Kindergarten Registration begins January 13 School Council Meeting 7 PM January 19 Grade 5’s vaccinations January 30 Non-instructional day January 29 & 30 SPA (Sundance Parent Association) Casino (Please check http://www.mysignup.com/sundancecasino to sign up if you are able to help out.) February 3 Sundog Lunch au francosud Éducation francophone Bilingue Outstanding Family Physician Award Do you have an outstanding family physician? Nominate today! Nominations close on March 20th, 2015 To nominate, visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/4011.asp Email to [email protected] or call the Department of Family Medicine at 403-955-9225 Portes ouvertes de nos Open House of our 13 écoles francophones 13 francophone schools Janvier et février Maternelle à la 12e année Plus de 3 000 élèves January and February Kindergarten to Grade 12 More than 3,000 students C’est un fait ! 403 686-6998 [email protected] Calgary | Brooks| Medicine Hat| Lethbridge| Okotoks| Canmore| Airdrie| Cochrane y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 25 YoUr coMMUnitY/citY eVents FEBRUARY 5 TO APRIL 12 … AND THEN, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT: A chilling saga of dames, deceit and writer’s block written by an Alberta-born and educated playwright and set in Edmonton during a heat wave. 403.243.6642 www.stagewestcalgary.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 FeBrUarY 7 8 9 10 11 12 FEBRUARY 15 FRED PENNER: 13 Celebrate the Family Day Weekend with this Canadian Icon. 403.948.8824 / www.thebertchurchtheatre.com 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 FEBRUARY 20 TO APRIL 26 SHERLOCK HOLMES: Set to the best “killer” tunes of all time, this modern spin on the classic tale will have you singing and laughing all night long. 403.249.7799 / www.calgary.jubilations.ca 24 25 26 27 28 at a GLance... • November 14 to February 15 – Pirates of the North Saskatchewan III: From the creators of our pirate adventures one and two, Jubilations is proud to present the final swashbuckling tale! 403.249.7799 / www.calgary.jubilations.ca • January 31 to February 22 – Loose Moose Theatre for Kids: Treasure Island. 403.265.5682 / www.loosemoose.com • February 2 – Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets at the Saddledome. 7:00 pm. www. calgaryflames.com • February 6 to 21 – The Hobbit: This adaptation of Tolkien’s classic is a fast paced retelling of the tale of Bilbo Baggins. Ages 8+. 403.216.0808 / www.storybooktheatre.org • February 10 to 15, 17 to 22 – Disneys Beauty and the Beast: Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! 403.297.8000 / www.jubileeauditorium.com • February 12 – Linkin Park: The Hunting Party tour with Rise Against and Of Mice & Men. 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.linkinpark.com • February 13 – Calgary Hitmen vs Saskatoon Blades at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www. hitmenhockey.com • February 14 – Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth with special guests. 7:00 pm at the MacEwan Ballroom. www.cannibalcorpse.net • February 18 – Calgary Flames & Minnesota Wild face off at 7:30 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryflames.com • February 20 – Black Veil Brides: The Black Mass tour with Memphis May Fire and GHOST TOWN. 6:30 pm at the MacEwan Ballroom. www. blackveilbrides.net e. & o. e. 26 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities logical conditions, this cooking program will focus on healthy eating and strategies to conserve energy, while working with physical limitations. Call 403-9563430 to register. South Health Campus (SHC) Wellness Centre Programs QuitCore A free six week group program to help you quit smoking. Thursday afternoons or Monday evenings starting in January. Call 1-866-710-QUIT (7848) to register. Story time! Join us in the Wellness Centre on Jan 23 from 10-10:30 for Storytime! Drop-in Play Date For parents and children up to age five, this free social event on Jan 23 from 10:30 - noon will include interactive activities to support early brain development. Contact Juliana at [email protected] for details. Exercising Your Pelvic Floor Free! Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm Jan 21 Learn to “tune in” to the important pelvic floor muscles which provide support to pelvic organs and control the bladder and bowel. This 2 hour course benefits all women! Infants in arms welcome. Registration required. Call 403-944-2260 or visit www.calgarywomenshealth.ca. Free Classes and Counselling with a Dietician. Call 403-943-2584 to register. SHC classes include: •Eating Well for Good Health (2-part class). Jan 28 5:30-7:30 •The Truth about What Works in Weight Management Jan 26: 6:00-8:30 pm Our complete guide is available online at: http://www. albertahealthservices.ca/Facilities/SHC/page60.asp Find out ‘Why Dr. Google isn’t reliable’ We have all had the urge to ‘Google’ our symptoms. Come to this free hands-on class to learn about reliable health sites that are available. Jan 28 from 2-3 pm. Contact Alison at 403-956-3939 or alison.pinches@ albertahealthservices.ca for details. Meditation Mondays. 12-1 the first Monday of each month. $15 per session. Call 403-460-6647 or email intake@inspiredminds wellness.com for advance registration. Drop-ins/onetime visitors are also welcome to pay-as-you-go. Cash, cheque or credit card accepted. Feeding your Baby and Picky Eaters Classes. A dietician will lead these free classes for new parents. Visit http://www.birthandbabies.com/course-calendar/as-baby-grows or call (403) 955-1450 for January dates and times. Seated Yoga Monday mornings at 10 am. Join any time. Approx. $5 per class. Call the MS Society at 403-250-7090 for details. Cooking Up Wellness for People with MS Free! Thursday Jan 29 11:00-12:30pm For people with Multiple Sclerosis or other neuro- Serving Calgary South for over 60 years Ace Cards Accepted SAFETYSYNC ONLINE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM “An effective health and safety management system can help prevent losses, reduce costs and provide evidence of due diligence.” Enform IRP 9 (Revised) safetysync.com 403.668.6402 y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 27 Buy with me ~ List for FREE! Keep more equity by paying less commission! PNP PLATINUM* Savings Bonus Plan PNP If I list your home and you purchase another home with me - NO LISTING FEE!!! 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Results Outstanding Service Competence Knowledge Trust the Rock Barbara Chapman 403 990 7653 28 Broker, Owner [email protected] www.rockrealtycalgary.ca january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities MLA, CALGARY-SOUTH EAST Nominate a great teacher for an Excellence in Teaching Award RICK FRASER Legislative Secretary, Ambulance Services (reporting to the Minister of Health) Suite 202, Building D, 5126 126 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2Z 0H2 P:(403) 215-8930 • F: (403) 215-8932 www.rickfrasermla.ca Twitter: @rickfrasermla • Facebook: RickFraserYYCSE Serving the communities of: Silverado, Chaparral, Cranston, Walden, Auburn Bay, Copperfield, Mahogany, New Brighton, Shepard, Seton and Legacy After parents, teachers are the single most important contributor to student success. Outstanding educators inspire students to reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. Alberta’s Excellence in Teaching Awards has helped us celebrate these phenomenal teachers and principals for 27 years. Alberta focused on fiscal restraint Despite positive second quarter results, declining oil prices require government to be diligent in fiscal planning. Second quarter fiscal results show a strong first six months of the 2014-15 fiscal year; however, the ongoing decline in oil prices suggests this is not business as usual and government will respond appropriately. Second Quarter Results The surplus for 2014-15 is now forecast at $933 million, down from $1.1 billion forecast at budget. The 2014-15 revenue forecast has been updated to $45.0 billion, $637 million higher than originally estimated at budget. Total expense is now forecast at $44.1 billion, up $791 million from budget, mainly due to higher capital grants, disaster and emergency assistance and operating expense increases. The capital plan is providing $7.3 billion for Alberta’s infrastructure, a $673 million increase from budget, primarily for additional school projects. Direct borrowing for capital purposes is forecast at $2.2 billion, $2.7 billion lower than budget, due to improved 2013-14 results and cash from 2014-15 operations. The revised revenue forecast is based on $75 US per barrel for the remainder of the fiscal year. For the first six months, WTI averaged $100.08 but with the recent decline in energy prices is now forecast to average $88.88 for the fiscal year. Alberta’s economy continues to grow and real GDP is still forecast to expand by 3.8 per cent in 2014. Record numbers of people are migrating to the province and Alberta continues to lead the provinces in job growth this year, forecasted at 2.9 per cent for 2014 and 2.0 per cent for 2015. As your MLA, I invite you to recognize the dedicated, creative and talented educators who inspire students in our community. Nominate them for an Excellence in Teaching Award and celebrate the positive impact teachers and principals make in the lives of students. And for the first time, nominations for pre-kindergarten teachers will also be welcomed. Approximately 130 semi-finalists will be selected from the nominations received, and 20 teachers and principals will receive Excellence in Teaching Awards. Award winners will be presented with a certificate of recognition and funding for professional learning. Since the program began in 1989, more than 10,000 nominations have been submitted and more than 500 teachers and principals have received Excellence in Teaching Awards. Add your favourite teacher or principal to this growing list of exceptional educators by visiting www.education.alberta.ca/teachers/ excellence.aspx. Nomination forms will be accepted until February 6, 2015. Together, we can recognize the excellent teachers helping to prepare our children for success in their future. From my family to yours, I wish you a wonderful 2015. I am privileged to serve as your MLA, and am always happy to answer comments, questions and concerns. Visiting Robert Warren School Grade 6 students. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 29 WE ARE LISTENING !!!! CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES, SOME NEW AND SOME TRIED & TRUE Flu season is here. Don’t sit around in walk in waiting rooms, minimize your exposure. Call us any day Monday - Saturday to get a same day appointment. Service provided to family practice and walk in patients. Phones lines open at 8:30 am. New Family Practice Dr Aftab Hanif and Dr. Stephen Fox are accepting new patients. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Xuemei Li Appointments available by referral. Short wait times. Women’s health appointments available weekly. Female physicians to do paps, breast exams, IUD insertions, birth control or hormone discussions. Allergy testing appointments available for anyone 15 years or older. Minimal wait times. 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CULINARY FILE: new year snacks CAULIFLOWER BUFFALO “WINGS” 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon melted butter or ghee 2/3 cup hot sauce Preheat oven to 450ºF. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, water, garlic powder and salt. Whisk together until smooth. Toss cauliflower into garbanzo batter, making sure to coat each piece completely, then place battered cauliflower on a lightly greased, non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through. In the meantime, combine melted butter and hot sauce in a large bowl, regularly stirring. When cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and gently toss it in the hot sauce mixture. Place cauliflower back on the baking sheet and cook for an additional 25 minutes until it becomes crispy. Allow cauliflower to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy! 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Did you know not getting enough sleep can make it harder for you to lose or maintain weight? Lack of sleep has been shown to increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. At least seven hours of sleep a night is recommended for adults. Here are some helpful tips for a good night sleep: •Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and temperature-controlled at night and bright in the morning. •Use your bed only for sleep i.e. no eating or working in bed. •Instead of watching TV, reduce overstimulation by reading a book. •Get up at the same time every day; this will help you fall asleep right away every night. •Even if you are tired, avoid afternoon naps. This will allow you to fall asleep quicker at night. •Refrain from eating heavy meals or spicy foods two hours before bedtime. •Exercise regularly; this will help you become a “good tired” at night. by Jennifer Eriksson # conditions apply. Expires February 28, 2015. 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Way SE | Calgary, AB T2Z 0E7 Auburn Bay Community Association c/o Auburn House, 200 Auburn Bay Blvd. S.E. | Calgary, AB T3M 0A4 Last 12 Months Mahogany MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats Last 12 Months Auburn Bay MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update Phone:(403) 532-8864 | Fax:(403) 532-8874 [email protected] | www.mdlca.ca November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 Average Asking Price $576,754 $574,242 $549,361 $553,800 $604,800 $571,775 $545,262 $500,581 $581,722 $573,898 $576,757 $559,900 Average Sold Price $573,626 $566,214 $542,500 $548,233 $594,375 $566,000 $541,061 $493,436 $572,200 $565,433 $570,121 $572,450 Last 12 Months Mahogany MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 Total No. New Properties 15 15 11 8 13 6 9 10 10 10 12 5 124 No. Properties Sold 15 7 8 6 4 8 8 11 9 9 7 2 94 Phone (403) 390-2554 | [email protected] November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 Average Asking Price $538,343 $535,216 $542,858 $536,649 $596,272 $556,994 $533,149 $529,504 $608,966 $509,159 $472,736 $572,189 Average Sold Price $528,549 $530,577 $534,649 $530,570 $588,595 $548,497 $524,769 $524,246 $602,841 $498,395 $466,451 $561,404 Last 12 Months Auburn Bay MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 Total No. New Properties 33 25 37 34 23 32 45 44 37 27 34 11 382 No. Properties Sold 29 32 17 20 30 40 38 29 30 23 30 11 329 Community Newsletter Ad Sales Community Newsletter Ad Sales Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] www.great-news.ca Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] www.great-news.ca To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit mahogany.great-news.ca To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit auburn_bay.great-news.ca 36 january 2015 I Great news Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Northern Pygmy Owl Small But Fierce Article: Janis Turner Photo: Dan Arndt You can guess just by its name that the Northern Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium gnoma) is very small, because that’s what the word “pygmy” means. This little bird of prey is just 16-19 cm tall and weighs between 48 – 60 g. Size certainly doesn’t dictate how it lives as it hunts birds and mammals much larger than it is. It has a small head, stout and sturdy body, short rounded wings and a long tail. Females are slightly larger than males. This little owl is non-migratory (even in Alberta), and lives in mature or second growth woodlands that have open spaces (like meadows). You might see it perched on a treetop, listening and looking for prey during the day (although it will also hunt at night), or you might hear it “tooting” to announce its territory. The Northern Pygmy Owl is known for its feather markings. It is described as “earless” because it has no feather tufts on its head. The bird has brown upper parts with small light spots on the head, back and wings. The male is greyish brown with fine white spots, the female tends to be a darker brown. The under parts are white, streaked with brown, and the brown tail is barred. The beak and eyes are yellow. These little owls have markings called ‘false eyes’ that look like “eyes in the back of their heads”. They are large black eye-spots bordered with white, which help them look bigger than they are, confusing predators and mobs of songbirds that might otherwise attack. Sometimes they also try to conceal themselves by erecting little feather tufts, compressing their body feathers, and placing one wing across the front of their body to blend into the woodland around them. After all, when you are as small as a Pygmy Owl, you can be prey as well as predator. The Northern Pygmy Owl usually fly short distances, from perch to perch, just above the ground with a low rise and fall to their flight pattern. They hunt for small to medium sized birds (waxwings to chickadees) and small mammals (mice, moles, voles, chipmunks) and sometimes insects, and even small reptiles and amphibians. These owls must hunt and feed throughout the day in order to meet the needs of their small, but high energy consuming bodies. They use a perch and pounce technique when hunting, switching their tail excitedly from side to side like a cat when focusing on prey, then zig-zagging from branch to branch before dropping straight down onto their prey. Prey is usually carried off to feeding sites. They are able to carry prey three times their own weight. Northern Pygmy Owls are seasonally monogamous, which means that they stick to one mate for the breeding season. They take over holes in trees made by woodpeckers and northern flickers that they can move into as nest sites. They raise 3 to 7 owlets after an egg incubation period of about 4 weeks. The young are hatched in one day, with the male bringing food to the female and young. Soon the females start to forage for food to help feed the young, and the pair will feed and protect them until they fledge (3 to 4 weeks) and protect them for the same length of time after fledging. What’s unusual about these owls is that they are noisy flyers, not silent predators as you would expect. Because they don’t eat large amounts of feather, fur and bones, their pellets are formed infrequently, are very small (3 cm), and fall apart quickly after discharge. If you find an injured or orphaned Northern Pygmy Owl, or other wild bird or animal in distress, please contact the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society for further instructions 403-239-2488. y o u r a u b u r n b ay / m a h o g a n y I january 2015 37 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publication Contact [email protected] Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. Forty word limit - HAIR REMOVAL Home based business with affordable effective results 403.547.1115 | rootzlaser.com l a i r o Edit ntent Co onth ch m xt a e f o he ne ue for t th’s iss mon .ca ews t-n grea s@ new Published by: Proudly serving the community for 9 years! ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS NOW! 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