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Aging-In-Place
seniors in your community
Planning to Age in Place
Planning is something we hear every day. Plan before
you go grocery shopping, plan your weekend, plan for
the future. But what does it really mean?
Planning is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.
Planning for your future, then, is thinking about and
organizing the activities required to live the way you
want, where you want, with whom you want, etc. It
sounds simple enough, so let’s take a closer look so we
can understand what planning for aging in place encompasses.
The first thing to consider is where do you want to live
in your retirement. Your current home? Do you want to
downsize? Live closer to the inner city amenities? Stay in
your community or find a community better suited for
your needs? There are many things to consider with this
seemingly easy question!
Many people want to stay put. Live in their current
home with their friends and neighbors surrounding
them. They like their home, their neighborhood, and the
location in relation to amenities, green spaces, etc. Now
imagine yourself in five, 10, 20 years. Will this home suit
your needs? What if your mobility decreases and you
can no longer manage stairs? What if you can no longer
drive, how will you get around? And this is just the tip
of the iceberg.
When you are 50 and healthy you may not think about
these questions. It is easy to get caught up in life, work,
kids and activities until the point where you have to be
reactive because of a fall or illness. Then you are forced
to make quick decisions that may not be in your best
long-term interest, or are more expensive now that you
have to make significant changes rather than if you had
proactively planned ahead of time.
It is nearly impossible to plan ahead for a fall, for example. However, you can make plans and design your
home for decreased mobility that will better prepare
you in the event that you or your spouse fall. Planning is
about helping you be prepared for the future by taking
actions now; considering what you want your future to
look like and making choices to move you in that direction over time. It is your life and your future – design it
so you can live the way you imagine!
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Aspen Estates/Woods • Cougar Ridge •
Springbank Hill • Wentworth & West Springs
Elected Officials
Councillor Richard Pootmans
Ward 6 Office
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5
Phone: 403-268-2430
Fax: 403-268-3823
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.calgary.ca/ward6
Mike Ellis
MLA, Calgary-West
Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW
Calgary, AB Canada T3H 0N6
Phone: (403) 216-5439
Fax: (403) 216-5441
Debora Drever
MLA, Calgary-Bow
6307 Bowness Rd NW
Calgary, AB Canada T3B 0E4
Phone: (403) 216-5400
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Calgary Humane Society 10
Home Gardening 18
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At a Glance 43-44
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Some families still choose a regular program designated
school, and it is a choice parents can feel good about.
However, it is not the only choice available. In addition
to our regular program schools, the CBE offers a range
of alternative programs including Aboriginal focus, all
boys, all girls, arts-centered, Canadian studies, immersion and bilingual language, Montessori, science and
Traditional Learning Centres.
The CBE offers these choices because we know that
each child is unique. One size does not fit all. We have
the most diverse and inclusive school system in Calgary.
The same diversity you find in CBE schools is what students will experience in life, work and continued learning beyond high school. By embracing the richness and
diversity within our school system, we are preparing
students for the future.
Students today need to be equipped to compete in a
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their grandparents did. The world we live in is constantly changing and our youth need to be able to change
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While each student’s experiences will be unique, one
thing is certain. Our goal is for every student to be engaged, inspired and learning to his or her full potential.
We are all invested in the future. This is not their grandparents’ school. This is learning for your child’s future.
You can contact the Board of Trustees at [email protected]. Follow the Calgary Board of Education on Twitter @yycbedu.
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Are you hurt, injured, or in pain and wondering what you
should do to start feeling better? Maybe you’re just looking
to increase your overall well-being and don’t know where
to start. Or maybe you’ve been dealing with a chronic condition and need to find a better way to manage it. Look no
further. pt Health Advantage Health Aspen is the advanced
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Want to know why Aspen is the right choice for you? One of
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Aspen is open Monday to Thursday from 7am to 8pm, Friday from 7am – 7pm, and Saturday from 9am – 3pm. These
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On a daily basis, Aspen clinicians work with patients to reduce pain, recover from injury, and manage chronic conditions. They know that every patient is unique. That means
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of listening to their patients and tailoring treatment plans
so that the patient’s unique goals are met. Then clinicians
and patients work together throughout the recovery process so that each patient is supported from start to finish.
As Clinical Team Manager at Aspen, physiotherapist Jon Reimer also believes in teaching and mentorship. A graduate
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Bring your
lost pet home
At Calgary Humane Society we see a lot of stray and lost
animals, especially during the summer months. Thankfully, many of these animals are quickly reunited with
their families due to proper identification. Identification
is the best way to ensure your pet gets returned home
if they become lost. It not only helps our animal admissions staff, but it also sends a visual clue to anyone who
might find your pet. Identification lets them know your
pet has a family that is probably looking for them.
There are several different types of identification available
to pets: collars, tattoos, city identification and microchips!
Collars: This type of identification is the least expensive
and the easiest to update. Collar tags can be printed
with any information you want while some collars can
have information embroidered on, reducing the risk
that a tag will be lost. When choosing what information
to place on a collar or collar tag, we recommend including the contact information where you are most easily
reached. The more information you include, the faster
you can be contacted about your pet!
While collars are inexpensive and highly visible they
are also easy to lose, especially the “break away” collars
recommended for cats. Break away collars are safer as
they will snap off if the cat gets snagged or caught. If
you are using a collar for identification we recommend
choosing a permanent form of identification (tattoo or
microchip) as well.
Tattoos: Tattoos are typically found either in the ear or
on the flank of an animal. Tattoos are relatively inexpensive and are normally done when an animal is having
another required surgery.
Tattoos are a letter and number combination that trace
back to the vet clinic or shelter where the tattoo was
done so it is important that you update your informa10
tion with the clinic or shelter if you move or change your
phone number. Unfortunately, sometimes tattoos can
fade or become blurry with age. If a tattoo is unreadable, it can be difficult to trace. If you notice your pet’s
tattoo is difficult to read you may want to talk to your
vet about a microchip.
Microchips: Microchips are relatively new but quickly
growing in popularity. Microchips are a small chip
(about the size of a grain of rice) that is injected under
the skin of the animal, usually between the shoulders.
Microchips are with the animal permanently and can be
scanned with a specialized microchip scanner at a shelter or veterinary office. Microchips are not GPS units, so
they won’t track your lost animal but they do link to the
owner’s information if the animal is brought in. Unlike
tattoos, microchips can be done during any vet visit and
do not require sedation.
City License Tags: In Calgary, bylaws state that dogs
and cats must be licensed. If your pet winds up at City
of Calgary Animal Services then a license tag is one of
the best ways to ensure your pet makes a speedy return
home.
Important note: City staff cannot release license information due to privacy laws, so most shelters and veterinary offices will call animal services staff to pick up
animals that come in with city licenses.
So how do you choose identification for your pet? Ultimately, the more identification your animal has, the better chance they have of being reunited with you if lost.
At minimum, we recommend making sure your animal
has both permanent (tattoo/microchip) and temporary
(collar) identification.
From all of us at Calgary Humane Society: Have a safe
and happy August!
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We’re in the heart of summer now and it can get a bit
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Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents about precautions they can take to prevent childhood poisonings. Ingesting medications, prescription,
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Medication Storage
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•Keep medications in their original child-resistant packaging.
•Do not mix multiple medications inside one bottle
•Install child locks on all cabinets, or drawers where
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•Store household products, car supplies, and cosmetics
in locked cupboards, or drawers.
•Apply child safety latches to drawers and cabinets, if
they are within a child’s reach.
•Know and label all plants in and around your home
and garden.
•Antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, and pesticides are
extremely poisonous. Even small amounts of these can
cause serious illness when ingested.
•Poisoning information can be obtained by calling the
Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) at: 1-800332-1414.
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277 Strathcona Drive SW Calgary, Alberta, T3H 2A4
Phone: (403) 249-1138 | [email protected]
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Last 12 Months Aspen Woods
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
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June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
Average Asking Price
$967,640
$863,874
$1,146,600
$1,078,499
$1,223,933
$869,600
$1,261,760
$979,542
$930,873
$1,114,352
$972,598
$917,381
Average Sold Price
$937,450
$838,479
$1,094,333
$1,031,611
$1,159,166
$846,800
$1,189,400
$962,121
$909,937
$1,077,566
$952,411
$902,020
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MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
CALGARY NORTH
11950 Country Village Link NE, T3K 6E3
(Located in Vivo)
Sept. 5, 2015 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
CALGARY WEST
277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 2A4
(Located in Strathcona Community Center)
Sept. 11, 2015, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
CALGARY SOUTH
16520 - 24th Street SW, T2Y 4W2
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Sept. 12, 2015 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
Total
No. New Properties
29
19
18
18
18
16
10
6
18
16
19
10
197
No. Properties Sold
10
12
3
9
6
5
5
14
8
15
9
15
111
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THURSDAYS: 6 – 8 P.M.
Bring your lawn chair, enjoy great snacks and live entertainment for
the entire family. Visit calgary.ca/cns for more information.
LAWN CHAIR THEATRE ALL AGES
DROP-IN
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS: 1 – 4 P.M.
This drop-in program is designed to provide youth aged 12 – 17 with
the opportunity to learn new things while having a fun, engaging
experience. This program is offered 2 – 4 days per week.
YOUTH DAYS 12 – 17 Y
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This is a free outdoor, registered program that runs throughout the summer
for children and youth to learn new games, crafts and fun activities.
SUMMER ADVENTURES
Co-sponsored between several community associations and the City of
Calgary, these programs involve fun games and activities that help children
make new friends in their neighbourhoods. Programs will vary by site.
COMMUNITY CAMPS
VARIOUS PARK LOCATIONS
DROP-IN
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 10 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Looking for free, high-quality programs for your kids this summer? These
safe, supervised programs are designed to help children make new
friends and learn fun activities to help them on their path to healthy and
active lifestyles. Programs run weekdays and are weather dependent.
PARK N’ PLAY 6 – 12 Y
VARIOUS PARK LOCATIONS
DROP-IN
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 10 A.M. – NOON
Looking for free, high-quality programs for your kids this summer?
These safe, supervised programs are designed to help children make
new friends, and learn fun activities to help them on the path to
healthy and active lifestyles. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Programs run weekdays and are weather dependent.
STAY N’ PLAY 3 – 5 Y (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
SOUTH WEST
700 77 St. S.W.
wscr.ca
West Springs
Cougar Ridge
4500 25 Ave. S.W.
352126
Glendale
4500 25 Ave. S.W.
352193
Glendale
JUL. 20 – 24
1015 73 Ave. S.W.
ckecommunity.com
Chinook Park,
Kelvin Grove,
Eagle Ridge
367 Everstone
Dr. S.W.
352191
Evergreen
CedarBrae
Thursday,
Jul. 23
11024 Oakfield
Dr. S.W.
75 Lincoln Way S.W.
Thursday,
Aug. 6
623 58 Ave. S.W.
Meadowlark
352144
Rutland Park/Lincoln Park Youth Days
Thursday,
Aug. 13
3200 Signal Hill
Dr. S.W.
Signal Hill
352136 Rutland Park Summer Adventures 6 – 12 Y
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 3333 Richardson Way S.W.
352122 Sunalta Summer Adventures 8 – 13 Y
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 – 4 p.m. | 1627 10 Ave. S.W.
352118 Rosscarrock Summer Adventures 8 – 13 Y
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1 – 4 p.m. | 4411 10 Ave. S.W.
Saturday,
Aug. 15
1 – 3 p.m.
367 Everstone
Dr. S.W.
Evergreen
3130 16 St. S.W.
2418 17 St. S.W.
352149
Glamorgan
4207 41 Ave. S.W.
352166
Marda Loop
3130 16 St. S.W.
352252
Marda Loop
352155
Bankview
2418 17 St. S.W.
352249
Bankview
AUG. 10 – 14 AUG. 17 – 21
1991 Woodview
Dr. S.W.
352202
Woodlands
352143
Richmond
2433 26 Ave. S.W.
4207 41 Ave. S.W.
352242
Glamorgan
1991 Woodview
Dr. S.W.
352250
Woodlands
AUG. 4 – 7
367 Everstone
Dr. S.W.
352243
Evergreen
2433 26 Ave. S.W.
352235
Richmond
JUL. 27 – 31
352116 Beltline Summer Adventures 8 – 13 Y
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 1121 14 Ave. S.W.
499 78 Ave. S.W.
352171
Kingsland
3524 45 St. S.W.
352179
Glenbrooke
499 78 Ave. S.W.
352183
Kingsland
3524 45 St. S.W.
352172
Glenbrooke
JUL. 13 – 17
Volunteer opportunities exist for anyone over the age of 12 years.
For more information visit calgary.ca and search CNS volunteers or call 311 for more information.
2828 28 St. S.W.
352121
Killarney
2828 28 St. S.W.
352278
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JUL. 6 – 10
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It is the first week of July, and as I look out my kitchen
window, the purple/blue pansies that I planted two
months ago are still in full bloom. Unable to resist the
“giant” showy variety, I know they will not likely survive the winter, but what satisfying flowers they are.
With regular fertilizing and deadheading, they provide
spring and early summer color, and sometimes return
with fall blooms if you cut them back when it gets hot.
Some types will self-seed and save you buying again
next year. These varieties tend to have smaller blooms
and can make a nice show when grown in a patch.
Name: family Violaceae, genus Viola, species Tricolor.
The name tag might say “Viola Tricolor hortensis”.
William Thompson started crossing the pretty yellow
weed of grain fields and hedgerows in the early 1800’s
and is responsible for much of what we know as the
pansy today. The name Pansy is actually derived from
the French pensee meaning “thought” because the
flower resembles a human face. Who can resist a name
like “Sorbet Primrose Baby Face”? On the other hand,
“pansy” has indicated an effeminate male since Elizabethan times and is still used as a disparaging term for
a homosexual man or effeminate boy. It is interesting
where a name sometimes goes.
By nature a biennial, selective breeding has given us
varieties that now bloom the first year from seed. Usually treated as an annual, (they can be a short-lived perennial when planted in the right spot) mulching and
snow cover (not always easy in Calgary) can bring them
through the winter to bloom again. Early to bloom in
the spring, they make a fine companion for tulips and
daffodils, as they cover in the spaces when the bulbs’
foliage fades by July. They like sun or shade, but don’t
thrive in the heat of summer. The garden centres bring
in flats in April and May: keen gardeners put out pots
of these cheerful guys on their sunny doorsteps as
soon as the temperature allows. They can take a few
degrees of frost and won’t suffer the way more tender
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Pansies
annuals will. If you like to start your plants from seed,
plant them 6-8 weeks before bloom time. I have had
some success with winter sowing, but this year they
were late to germinate, and still have not bloomed yet.
Maybe these ones will be biennial, I hope.
Johnny-Jump-Up is also a Viola Tricolor, a small selfseeding perennial with nickel-sized flowers marked
with purple, yellow and white. If you want to make
a border of these small hardy pansies, be vigilant, as
they spread seed everywhere. This can be a good thing
if you like to share your excess plants with other gardeners – you will have lots to give away.
Pansies are one of the more popular edible flowers,
having a mild minty flavour. Try them as a salad or appetizer decoration, or better yet, candied on a special
cake. Pick early in the morning, leaving a long stem,
and put in a glass of water in the fridge until ready to
display, and eat. For you artistic types, pick early in
the morning again and press between two sheets of
blotting paper under several heavy books for a month.
Once totally dry, they can be used to decorate cards
and pictures along with other blooms (daisies and calendulas for example) and leaves such as feverfew and
fern. Our winters are longer than our summers – think
ahead.
Barbara Shorrock 403-542-4001 www.calgarygarden.com
WORD OF THE MONTH
inviolable
Ernest Manning High SchoolÊsupports the development of engaged thinkers
and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit. Student competencies are developed
within a plethora of curricula, including; fifteen Advanced Placement courses, Fine and
Performing Arts, five International Languages, Engineering including Petroleum,
Robotics,
Pre-Architecture,
Business, Culinary Arts, Athletics
and
a
strong
vibrant core.
Students
develop
highly
personalized
pathways reflective of their
aspirations and learning
styles. We encourage self-reliance, leadership and global citizenry as a foundation of
learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. As J. F. Kennedy
stated, “To those whom much is given, much is expected.”
Lead, Learn, Innovate
inviolable
adjective [in-vahy-uh-luh-buh l]
prohibiting violation; secure from destruction,
violence, infringement, or desecration.
We invite you to explore EM High at: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b826/
Registration: [email protected] or 403-249-3131 ext. 1506
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Springbank Hill Community Association
7541-26 Ave SW Calgary, AB T3H 3X2
Phone: 403.519.0746 | [email protected]
www.springbankhill.org
Last 12 Months Springbank Hill
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
$920,114
$842,450
$851,706
$920,940
$703,325
$902,800
$964,300
$1,195,613
$1,316,058
$818,560
$909,250
$1,152,356
Average Sold Price
$905,436
$814,600
$818,000
$913,500
$686,875
$883,333
$906,500
$1,142,678
$1,280,575
$809,000
$890,600
$1,130,183
Last 12 Months Springbank Hill
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
Total
No. New Properties
28
16
18
26
13
24
3
9
10
20
15
22
204
No. Properties Sold
14
10
16
5
4
6
5
14
12
10
10
16
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MLS averages please visit west_springs.great-news.ca
403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044
[email protected]
www.great-news.ca
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Pet licensing brings pets
home and helps to fund
some shelter programs
Pet licenses are more than just a tag around pet’s neck,
they are their ticket home if they are lost. Fees collected
from licenses help many of the other animals who come
into the shelter. Every week Animal Services takes in an
average of 70 stray pets and 17 of those are returned
to their owners the same day through the drive home
program. In fact because of pet licensing, Calgary has
the highest return to owner and lowest euthanization
rates in North America. Beyond reuniting pets with their
owners, licences help to fund emergency vet care for
stray dogs and cats, no cost spay/neuter programs for
eligible Calgarians and so much more. Visit Calgary.ca
to learn more about how licensing can benefit you and
your fur family.
Dedicated to the extraordinary.
The exceptional. The unique.
HELP MAKE OUR PARKS #1
BY PICKING UP #2!
Let’s face it, poop happens! Dog poop, that is. And
with over 120,000 dogs in the city, the amount of pet
waste in our parks can quickly add up if owners aren’t
picking up after their pooches.
Picking up your dog’s waste is not just about responsible pet ownership - it’s about keeping our parks and
off-leash areas safe. Did you know that dog waste often contains parasites, E. Coli and other bacteria, all
of which can cause serious illness in humans? Unfortunately, dog waste doesn’t wash away or disappear,
so the risk of spreading its harmful effects can linger
for years!
Thankfully, there is a simple solution. Always carry pet
waste baggies with you when you walk your dog, and pick
up and dispose of your pet’s waste as soon as possible.
To learn more about the importance of picking up and
disposing of your pet’s waste, check out our Pick Up
Pooch’s Poo Yourself (P.U.P.P.Y.) program at calgary.ca/
parks.
Allow me to represent you.
Michael Newton, BMgt, CCS, CPM
Real Estate Representative
+ 1 (403) 512-9825
[email protected]
www.michaelnewton.ca
Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is Independently Owned and Operated. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate
brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied
by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete,and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes,
including price, or withdrawal without notice.
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Alberta Bike Swap
Thinking about a yard
improvement project?
Garages, decks, fences and even driveway widening
are just some of the projects that often require a permit.
“Before you pay for materials, hire a contractor, or do
it yourself, we encourage you to get in touch with us
here at The City,” says Jamie Fandrich, Planning Services Technician at The City of Calgary.
Fandrich is part of the team that helps Calgarians understand Alberta’s safety codes and City bylaws on
the phone and in person at the Municipal Building.
“It can sometimes be difficult to understand when
you need a permit and what City bylaws might impact your project – we’re here to help guide you
through the process,” Fandrich says.
Alberta Bike Swap is pleased to continue our series of
articles that will help improve your knowledge of safe
cycling. A good point to start with this month is the
reminder that safe cycling is up to all road users.
A key factor to low stress, and safe time on the road is
to ride predictably. That means to behave as another
piece of traffic on the street. Bicycles are highly manouverable and while the urge is great to weave out
of the way, between parked cars - it is not a predictable
behaviour. Travel in a straight line to clearly communicate your intentions of traveling with traffic.
Another important part of safe cycling is your bicycles
mechanical Condition. Remember ABC; A - everything
related to air (wheels); B - brake and related systems, C chain and all things chain (drive train). We’ll explore this
more next month
If a supply of our Safe Cycling card would help your
community group could, please email us at alberta
[email protected].
Planning, development, licence or permit question?
Planning Services
calgary.ca/pd
Monday through Friday (closed holidays)
8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Call centre: 403-268-5311
Permit counter: 3rd Floor Municipal building,
800 Macleod Trail SE
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Teeth Whitening
Brighten Your Smile
and Shed Some Years
Stephanie McIntyre
In our health-focused society, teeth whitening might
just provide a safe and non-invasive option to those
who want to brighten their smile without turning to restorative dentistry.
The Benefits of Teeth Whitening
Having a healthy smile that includes white teeth can
be a big boost to someone’s self-confidence. Even the
ancient Roman’s prized white teeth and came up with
many a concoction to achieve the desired look. We’re
constantly bombarded with glossy images of young
people with big white smiles, so that it’s only natural to
be overly critical of our own pearly whites and focus on
every minute flaw. The color of teeth is associated with
youth and vitality – or lack of – and sporting teeth that
are dull and gray can prematurely age a person. But
the good news is that tooth color can be revived and
a youthful smile restored in no time – even in cases of
staining and mottling of color.
In-Office Whitening Treatment
An in-office system that incorporates the use of a blue
and red LED light to activate the whitening gel – Spa
Dent’s process provides the maximum whitening effect
in the least amount of time – all in the comfort of the
dental office. This dentist supervised application allows
for effective break down of stain – without damaging
dental enamel or porcelain dentistry. The additional
benefit of Spa Dent is that the light activated process
kills bacteria that are present on tooth surfaces – reducing the risk of developing Gingivitis and the more
damaging Periodontal Disease. Reducing the amount of
bacteria present on tooth surfaces reduces the amount
of plaque.
Is Spa Dent Suitable for Everyone?
If you’re over the age of twelve then Spa Dent may be
right for you. Used by teens, adults and seniors this safe
and proven tooth whitening system can even-out the
color of teeth after braces, boost a person’s smile prior
to an important event, and turn back the years by giving
a more youthful look.
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Accepting
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781 Royal Canadian
Air Cadet Squadron
Calling All Youth
Are you between the ages of 12 and 18 and interested
in learning the skills of flying? Are you looking to make
new friends while learning other valuable skills? Then
Air Cadets might just be the youth program you are
looking for.
781 “Calgary” Squadron was founded and remains in the
heart of northwest Calgary and has a membership of
more than 180 cadets. Regular parades (meetings) are
held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Be prepared to spend several fun weekends throughout the
year completing a number of activities including training, tours, survival and gliding.
Air Cadets follow the military tradition of wearing uniforms, and we form a team which prides itself on leadership and citizenship qualities, physical fitness, and
knowledge of the air activities of the Canadian Forces.
Providing exceptional medical care to the community for more information please contact our
Cadets
office (403) 240-2221.
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also participate in fun activities like gliding, flying, camping, survival training, get the chance to travel
and have summer employment opportunities. There are
scholarships and bursaries. Some provinces even offer
school credits for participation. We also have opportunities for parents and adults to volunteer as officers and
civilian instructors.
Come to our offices located in the Vecova Centre (formerly the V.R.R.I.), 3304-33 St NW, on Monday September
14, 2015 at 7:30 pm with your birth certificate/Passport/
Permanent Resident Card, Alberta Health Care Card and
your parent or guardian for a new recruit presentation. At
this presentation we will answer any questions that you
may have regarding the program or our unit specifically.
For more information please visit our website,
http://781aircadets.ca/
“Many people think of Cadets as preparation for a career in the military, but it is really about preparing for life; about developing the
skills, the qualities and the confidence that will allow these young
people to prosper and contribute to the Canada of tomorrow.”
- Art Eggleton, former Minister of National Defense
Come fly with us!
Invasive Plants along the
Lower Elbow
Photos: M. Mayall, Reader Rock Garden
Calgarians have much to thank Englishman,William Roland Reader. As the City’s Superintendent of Parks from
1913-1942, he directed the planting of thousands of
trees, established parks and was a founding member of
the Calgary Horticultural Society. He trialed over 4,000
plant species in what is now the Reader Rock Garden,
a horticulture showpiece and Provincial Historic Resource, tucked between the Stampede Grounds and the
Union Cemetery. What was a barren hill just south of the
Elbow River was transformed by Reader’s vison, green
thumb, and imported and transplanted alpine species.
Best intentions aside, some of these plants have proven
to be too successful, having escaped and established
themselves along the lower Elbow Valley. Referred to as
invasive species, they compete for water, nutrients and
sunlight, choking out desirable garden varieties and native plants.
Marilyn Mayall of the Friends of Reader Rock Garden
Society describes one such menace, the Creeping
Bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides), that Reader is
sometimes said to have introduced to Calgary. This
plant goes by many common names: Garden Bluebell,
Creeping Bluebell, Creeping Campanula, Garden Harebell, Purple-bell, or Rover Bellflower. Mayall thinks it was
inevitable that this very hardy and really quite pretty
specimen was a ‘natural’ for immigration to new lands
from its native Caucasus. “The very characteristics which
were probably attractive to early Calgary residents are
the ones which now make it a top pick for elimination from our gardens. It is a very hardy perennial and
spreads by both underground methods and by seed. I
have read that smothering it with plastic will work, but
only if you are prepared to persist for a number of years
(until the tuber as well as the top growth is starved). And
this method does not address the problem of any seeds
which will undoubtedly have lodged in the surrounding
soil. The best that most of us can hope for is to slow it
down by diligent deadheading and digging as much of
the fragile root system and tubers as possible.”
Other problem weedy plants are Canada Thistle, Toadflax, Baby’s Breath, Purple Loosestrife and Leafy Spurge.
Some common ornamental shrubs to avoid are Tartarian Honeysuckle and Cotoneaster from Asia, Caragana
(Peashrub) from Siberia, and Common Buckthorn from
Europe. So as you survey your garden this summer, try
to identify and eliminate noxious plants that invade the
lower Elbow River Valley, ideally before they go to seed.
Seeds are carried by wind, water and birds. They can
hitch a ride on tire or shoe treads, or even on your dog’s
fur. Put hardy plant roots and seeds into the garbage,
not the compost heap. Select new plants carefully. You
can also participate in invasive weed pulls in our local
parks and river banks.
More information about invasive species can be found at:
The City of Calgary: www.calgary.ca search “Invasive plant prevention and management”
Alberta Invasive Plant Council: www.invasiveplants.ab.ca
The Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society www.theweaselhead.com/invasive-plant-program/what-are-invasive-plants/
Plant Watch: www.naturewatch.ca
Formed in 2004, S2G+ Preservation Society collaborates to enhance the environment and natural history of the lower Elbow
River, its valley and contiguous bench lands from the Glenmore
Dam to Fort Calgary. To join our stewardship network or for information contact: Robin McLeod, [email protected] or
Karen Paul, [email protected]
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Spread the word, children with language and reading impairments may benefit from timing and rhythm
training.
larger in the IM group. IM training may be useful for promoting the reading rate/fluency and comprehension of
children with language and reading impairments.
Scientists now understand that when we do anything,
from speaking to clapping, many parts of our brain are
working together in perfect time to accomplish even
the simplest of tasks. If our brain’s ability to keep proper
time is off, the different parts of the brain can’t work
together. This may cause a poor ability to concentrate,
read, calculate, dance, walk or play sports.
IM therapy has helped many neurological conditions
such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (including
Asperger’s, PDD), brain injury, brain tumour (following
surgery or chemotherapy), stroke, spinal cord injury,
auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and other reading disorders, stuttering, apraxia/dyspraxia, language
learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disorder, MS,
Parkinson’s, sensory processing disorder and more!
When we exercise and improve our mental timing,
something very interesting happens. It is called neuroplasticity, a term describing the way in which your brain
actually changes and strengthens when you give it a
good workout. Responding and correcting your movements with auditory and visual feedback fundamentally
changes the way your brain works.
Timing and rhythm training exercises may be used for
brain fitness enhancement, academic improvement (especially in reading, math, attention and concentration),
enhanced sports performance and regaining independence from injury and neurological diseases. Both adults
and children may benefit in as little as only 15 minutes
a day.
A study by Ritter, Colson, and Park in Communication Disorders Quarterly, February 2013, examined the effects of
the Interactive Metronome (IM) in 49 school-age children
with language and reading impairments. The IM is a timing and rhythm training tool that provides auditory and
visual feedback during timing and sequencing exercises.
The children were randomly assigned into two groups.
Both groups received language and reading intervention, and the experimental group received an additional
four hours of IM training during a four-week period. Although both groups made gains in reading rate/fluency
and comprehension, the extent of the gains was much
For more information or to find an IM provider near you,
visit www.interactivemetronome.com.
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forests (growing everything from
lodgepole pine and western larch to
aspen and balsam poplar) where they
are likely to find good hunting opportunities and large trees with good
nesting holes. They choose to live near
streams, ponds and marshes, as this
is a bird that drinks water and bathes
when open water is available, even
during the winter.
The Barred Owl
The most vocal of owls
Article: J. Turner
Photo: Ron Kube
The Barred owl (Strix varia) is a large owl native to North
America. They have been around for a very long time,
with fossils dating up to 11,000 years old having been
found in Ontario, Tennessee and Florida. They are nonmigratory birds; they tend to live in a defined area for
their whole lives, rarely wandering from their home territories except in search of food during winters when local food is scarce.
How would you know if you saw one? Barred owls are
40-63 cm long, weigh in at 500-1500 and have a wingspan of 96-125 cm. As with other birds of prey, the female is significantly larger in size than the male. Even
more distinctive than their size is their appearance.
They are stocky greyish brown birds with large rounded
heads, no ear tufts, and large dark brown eyes. They
have medium-length rounded tails which, like their
wings, are barred in brown and white. Their bellies are
marked with vertical brown bars on a whitish background, while their upper breast has horizontal brown
bars, as if they are wearing a collar at the neck.
During the day you might see them roosting on an inconspicuous perch in dense old-growth, mixed-wood
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These owls are nocturnal and do most
of their hunting at night. They are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever
they can spot from their hunting perch.
This includes creatures living in or near
water, such as grasshoppers, beetles
frogs, turtles, lizards, birds, and small
rodents, such as moles, mice and squirrels. While they are out hunting for
food, they need to be on alert for the
Great-Horned Owl, for whom they are
a choice prey.
After dark, when the Barred Owl is
most active, you are most likely to
be able to track these very vocal birds. And then you
are more likely to hear them than to see them. They
are vocal during the day as well, and have the widest
range of calls of any owl in Alberta. The most common
and often heard call is 8 or 9 ‘hoot’ or ‘whoo’ notes for
which it gets its common name of “Hoot Owl.” The call is
a two- part phrase that sounds like “who-cooks-for-you,
who-cooks-for-you-all.” But “caterwauling” between two
birds, and back and forth courtship duets (in February)
of cackles, hoots, caws and gurgles are common too.
The young have their own pleading call when seeking
food from the parent, and both young and adults snap
their beaks during squabbles.
These owls are currently not on federal conservation
watch lists; although in Alberta they are on the Provincial “Yellow List” because there are believed to be fewer
than 1000 breeding pairs in the province. They need old
growth forests to live in and thrive, so we need to protect those spaces for these beautiful native owls.
If you find an injured or orphaned Barred Owl, or other
wild bird or animal, please contact the Calgary Wildlife
Rehabilitation Society for further instructions.
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Bugs And
Stuff In And
On Our Pets
Parasites, both external and internal, are present in
Calgary, but because of Calgary’s elevation, traditionally dry climate, and extreme winters the risks if your
pet doesn’t travel have been minimal. This may be
changing with our changing weather. Calgary never
hit minus 30 degrees this winter and we have had two
wet summers last year and the year before. Review
your pet’s annual anti-parasitic regime. The absolute
minimum recommended by veterinary professional associations is an annual fecal examination, but examine
your pet’s lifestyle to determine his individual needs.
We don’t see fleas in Alberta but this summer the number of cases of lice and ticks has dramatically increased.
Lyme disease carried by the black-legged tick is not endemic to Alberta but may come from the tick carried
through by a migratory bird. Dogs rarely become ill if
the Lyme disease or Borrelia burgdorferia pathogen is
in the tick; but if the dog is the vector carrying the infected tick into the home to transfer to the human host,
people get very ill. Lyme disease is considered endemic
to parts of B.C. and east of Winnipeg. If you travel tick
protection is absolutely necessary, if you hike the back
country, or frequent off-leash areas around bodies of
water tick protection is recommended. Heartworm disease is carried by mosquitoes in areas around Canada.
As with tick prevention, monthly protection is easier
than finding out what areas have the parasite and the
disease is spreading.
in Nose Hill Park. The lifecycle of this tapeworm carries
it between the wild carnivores, such as fox and coyotes,
and the rodent populations. If a dog or cat picked up
this parasite from a rodent they ingested, they would
show signs of typical but nonlife-threatening parasitism. The chance of a person catching this parasite from
a pet is infinitesimal but as atypical hosts the alveolar
form of tapeworm infection in humans can be devastating. Regularly de-worm any pet known to catch rodents.
We have become a population of people and pets that
travel and move all over this continent and world. Investigate the parasites that can infect your pets as you
holiday, and consider prophylactic prevention to free
you of any concerns. Also be conscious of the changing
weather in our own backyard increasing our risk as we
invite our furry family members onto the couch, into
the kitchen, and onto our beds. Prevention is easy but
treatment is often not as simple. Your veterinarian will
ask you about your pet’s activities and travels and set
you up with the appropriate prevention. Also tell your
vet if you have dogs and cats as some dog products
are toxic to cats.
Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M.
West Nile Virus is in Alberta mosquito populations but
dogs and cats do not tend to become clinically ill, this
disease affects birds, horses and people.
A type of microscopic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis has recently been identified in the
coyote populations around Edmonton and Calgary and
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Home Design
Cougar Ridge Real Estate Update
Suite 138, Unit 406, 917-85 St. SW Calgary, AB T3H 5Z9
Phone: 403.770.8585 • [email protected]
www.wscr.ca
Andy Warhol’s Soup Cans are absolutely the most iconic images from the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. The Pop Art
movement and its artists aimed to blur the lines between high
art and popular consumption (advertising, comic strips and the
general mass commodification of goods) By lining up the identical (save for the hand painted names of each individual soup
flavor) cans in multiple, Warhol was able to achieve his desired
effect of draining any meaning the viewer may place on the
Campbell’s soup brand.
Last 12 Months Cougar Ridge
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
$646,231
$608,837
$677,400
$587,109
$698,442
$652,197
$697,175
$632,940
$605,314
$629,811
$601,141
$737,500
Average Sold Price
$632,931
$594,687
$659,681
$577,100
$689,057
$648,875
$680,312
$618,000
$594,814
$621,777
$597,785
$728,400
Last 12 Months Cougar Ridge
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
Total
No. New Properties
14
19
15
16
7
15
7
6
9
14
6
18
146
No. Properties Sold
16
8
11
11
7
4
8
5
7
9
7
15
108
MLS averages please visit cougar_ridge.great-news.ca
403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044
[email protected]
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kitchens, bathrooms, basements, windows, siding,
stonework, roofing. Showtime does it all...no job
too small...from budgeting and interior design to
providing final construction. Twenty five years of
residential & commercial experience. Licensed,
insured, WCB.
Let SHOWTIME create the perfect space for you. Our
design team and professional tradespeople will
support you through the entire process from cabinet
layout to furniture design.
Interior Design Winner at the 2012
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2014 Calgary Home + Garden Show
Call SHOWTIME Home Design to schedule a free initial
consultation. References available. Professional, experienced trades.
Call 403.818.3118-403.819.8753 or visit
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in Aspen Estates, Springbank Hill, and Wentworth.
Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour emergency
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ALL TYPES OF DRYWALL: Boarding taping and texturing. Complete basement developments and renovations. Licensed and insured. References. Call Austin
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CAL-RES COATINGS LTD. RESIDENTIAL PAINTING: We
are a full service painting company offering: Interior
and exterior painting, shop wood finishing/specialty
finishes, Elastomeric stucco coatings, kitchen cabinet
refinishing, fully licensed and insured. No deposit
required. Call for a complimentary estimate. Ask for
Joshua 403-369-7534 or visit www.calres.ca.
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS,
DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlargements
cut into foundation for basement windows and doors.
Enlarge your existing basement windows to meet fire
code for bedrooms, from cutting basement windows,
doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile, core drilling, excavation and
anything concrete cutting. Call 403-570-0555 or text
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mowing $38.50, power-rake $120, aeration $65.
Some conditions. Landscape construction: patio
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you resolve problems and restore peace! We help
neighbours be neighbours again! www.community
mediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
EKS ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING: Your neighbourhood professional Accountant & Tax Preparer.
Standard services for businesses and individual clients: Bookkeeping, GST, payroll, financial statements,
year end, T1 and T2 tax return. Free electronic filing,
half price on preparation of dependent children’s tax
returns, seniors 20% discount. Contact Evelyn at 403255-2598/403-826-9027 or evelynk@eksaccounting.
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EMMA PAINTING’S MISSION is to provide the best
quality, clean, and on time service. As a father and
son team with more than 25 years of painting experience in Calgary and surroundings with over 2000
homes painted. We do all kind of painting, staining, or
spraying. Please call Eric at 403-870-0326. Thank You.
PAINTING, PAINTING, PAINTING: Bring some new
colour home. Freshen, brighten, and renew. Scent
free eco-friendly paints. Interior and exterior. 100%
satisfaction guarantee. Licenced, insured, and bonded.
Call today 403-990-9373.
K2 BOOKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with
your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now
accepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium sized business. Twelve years of experience with
QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, Payroll,
WCB Filing, T4 Filing, and competitive rates. Phone
Katie 403-870-0737.
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natural products including home care, bath and
body, gourmet and your favourite remedies. Tried
and true premium natural products since 1868,
100% guaranteed (returnable for any reason), and
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product information.
DRUM LESSONS FOR THE FALL: Playing the drums
is fun! It also helps in the development of coordination and dexterity. Beginner to intermediate private
lessons by retired pro drummer, teaching basics of
the drum kit, rudiments, rhythm and popular grooves.
Call now to book for September 403-695-7153.
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help you take advantage of this beautiful Summer by
giving you the gift of time! Residential, Move out’s,
one time, commercial, we meet all your needs! All
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TILE AND STONE INSTALLATION: 15 years of experience in residential and commercial tile installation,
grouting, and water proofing. Quality service and
very reliable. Free estimates. Fully insured and WCB.
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ROSE CLEANING COMPANY LTD: Residential cleaning. Professional services with experience. Honest and
reliable are the hallmarks of my work ethic. Cleaning services bonded and insured. Give me a call for a
free estimate. Rosi (president) 403 667-0137, or email
[email protected].
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Degree in Music offering lessons in piano and theory
for all ages and levels. Students are given a comprehensive education, including reading, technique,
theory and performance. The structure, pedagogical
approach and focus of the lessons are dependent on
the educational goals and level of the student. Recitals/RCM exams. 403-608-6452; happymusicstudio@
shaw.ca.
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an environmentally friendly way to care for your skin
naturally. All products contain natural, plant based
oils, and are super hydrating to the skin. Please visit
our new website at www.sweetescents.com or call
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to help grow your business? Tamak Virtual provides
essential administrative, accounting and online solutions for small business start-ups & entrepreneurs.
From bookkeeping to year-end financial statements,
credit control services to email/calendar management; Get 30% discount for your first month. Call
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TUTOR A LA CARTE : Aspen Woods et environs. Mobile
a la carte tutor and literacy advancement coach. Bilingual/French immersion specialty. Grades 1 to 3. Limited
Seats. Email to ensure availability alacartetutor@gmail.
com. Good rates, superb references. We all need encouragement.
RUSSELLS LAWN SERVICE: Locally owned, family operated, WCB and BBB accredited. Providing
quality, reliable service, free estimates and senior
discount 15%. Specializing in mowing, fertilizing,
power-raking, aerating, tree / hedge trimming and
general yard maintenance. Lawn service bookings
are limited, apply now. Visit us at: www.russellslawn.
com or call 403-686-LAWN (5296).
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Researchers at the University of Calgary want to know more about
“brain training.” We are looking for healthy adults aged 65 and
older to play daily brain training computer games online, and
complete two in-person assessments. This study has been approved the University of
Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board Ethics ID: REB14-0011
DR. MEGGAN SCHIFFNER
DR. MURRAY KNEBEL
DR. JESSICA THOMAS
DR. KEELEN TYMKIW
DR. ADRIANA SOPRUNIUK
DR. SONJA TOSIC
DR. MEHBS ALI
DR. JARED ZEGGIL
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DR. MELANIE DOMINIC
DR. FRANK GIESBRECHT
MEET THE
TEAM
What you’ll do:
Meet and email with a researcher who will measure your cognitive skills (for example, your memory, thinking
speed, and ability to reason and make decisions) and complete questionnaires in person and online.
Play online computer games at home that have been shown to improve cognitive skills
How you’ll benefit:
People spend hundreds of dollars on brain training programs, but you may have a chance to train for free!
Other studies have shown that these programs improve cognitive skills, so we expect yours to improve too!
As a thank you for participating in our research, we will enter you to win a gift card for a retailer of your choice!
Individuals who do not receive training will be gifted with $25.00 per assessment.
For more information, visit our website at
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West Springs Community Association
Suite 138, Unit 406, 917-85 St. SW Calgary, AB T3H 5Z9
403.770.8585 | [email protected]
www.wscr.ca
Looking for a
relaxing
space to enjoy
the outdoors?
Last 12 Months West Springs
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
$774,604
$694,030
$688,897
$619,433
$522,350
$567,978
$610,585
$633,096
$753,887
$644,547
$650,194
$893,100
Average Sold Price
$758,210
$673,886
$668,942
$604,405
$511,207
$560,000
$599,500
$624,610
$736,611
$632,218
$639,631
$873,371
Last 12 Months West SpringsMLS Real Estate
Number of Listings Update
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
Total
No. New Properties
35
30
36
24
26
43
8
18
27
27
20
24
318
No. Properties Sold
25
22
19
18
10
7
7
14
26
16
19
20
203
MLS averages please visit west_springs.great-news.ca
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at a glance...
•August 1 to 2 - Kensington Beach in the City: Starting this summer, the area is transformed into a beach.
As well as the Slide the City event happening down
10th Street, expect beach volleyball games, food trucks,
mermaids, sprinklers and lots more summery activities.
www.visitkensington.com
•August 8 - Chinatown Street Festival: Head down to
Calgary’s Chinatown to catch this annual festival, hosted
by the Calgary Chinese Merchants Association. www.
calgarychinesemerchants.org/chinatown-street-festival
•August 8 to 9 - Calgary Arab Festival: Calgarians can
sample authentic Arabic food such as kabsa and hummus, listen to Oud performances and watch traditional
belly dancing performances. www.calgaryarabfest.com
•August 9 - Marda Gras Street Festival: Wear gold,
green and purple for the 31st edition of this New Orleans
themed festival. Explore the neighbourhood of Marda
Loop and be entertained by cultural performers, musicians, outdoor activities and more. www.mardagras.ca
•August 13 to 16 - Taste of Calgary: Calgary’s outdoor
food festival is a chance to sample a variety of exotic
foods from around the world. www.tasteofcalgary.com
•August 14 to 15 – ReggaeFest: The festival is two days
packed with high-energy performances by musicians
all over the world — this year there are performers
from as far as Australia, as well as local musicians. www.
reggaefest.ca
•August 20 to 29 – GlobalFest: GlobalFest has been fusing food, art and culture since 1993. This year, see teams
from China, the Philippines, Spain, USA and Canada
synchronize pyrotechnics to music. www.globalfest.ca
•August 22 to 23 - Calgary Dragon Boat Race and Festival: Hundreds of competitors tackle the challenge of
a dragon boat race, a team paddling sport that has its
roots in ancient China. www.chinatowncalgary.com/
dragonboat
•August 28 to September 7 - Calgary Pride Festival:
A week of inclusive LGBTQA events throughout the
city, culminating in the free, 25th Anniversary Parade
and Festival (Sept 6), complete with live music, community vendors, beer gardens and family zone. www.
pridecalgary.ca
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The Calgary Fringe Festival
Inglewood is transformed from a hip,
walkable neighbourhood to one filled
with buskers and curious Calgarians
darting between multiple venues for an
odd assortment of film, dance, theatre,
improv, puppetry and almost every type of
show imaginable. www.calgaryfringe.ca
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Afrikadey! Festival
African culture is on full display in Calgary
when Afrikadey! celebrates its 24th
year by bringing together the diversity
of cultures that make up the continent
to various venues, including a final
happening at Prince’s Island Park. www.
afrikadey.com
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Expo Latino
Celebrate Latin culture, music and dance
at the 19th annual Expo Latino. www.
expolatino.com
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September 3
Easter Seals Drop Zone
Watch as Calgarians dressed as
superheroes get way out of their comfort
zone and descend the 30-storey Sun
Life Tower in downtown Calgary. www.
easterseals.ab.ca/site/events/13-09-24/
Easter_Seals_Drop_Zone_Calgary.aspx
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Calgary Pride Parade
Starting at 1st St SE, and travelling West
towards Shaw Millennium Park, the
annual Calgary Pride Parade is the most
colourful celebration of the year! www.
pridecalgary.ca/events/parade
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Balletlujah!
For the first production of Alberta Ballet’s
2015/2016 season, Jean Grand-Maître
choreographs a performance to the
music of k.d. lang. www.albertaballet.
com/2015-2016-season/balletlujah
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•August 11 to September 6 – The Lion King: Tony
Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life
a story filled with hope and adventure set against an
amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King
also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable
music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton
John and Tim Rice. www.jubileeauditorium.com/EventDetails/408/Disney’s-The-Lion-King
•September 5 - One Love Urban Music Festival: The
One Love Music Festival is Western Canada’s Largest Hip
Hop Music Festival! www.onelovefestival.ca
•September 5 to 6 – X-Fest Calgary: Calgary’s premier
alternative rock festival - happening Labour Day Weekend at Fort Calgary! www.xfestcalgary.com
•September 16 to 20 – Beakerhead: The return of Calgary’s only “smash-up” of art, science and engineering
means five days of pop-up installations, engineering
competitions, science-themed talks and more, all of
which encourage Calgarians to get creative and innovative. www.beakerhead.com
•September 19 to October 3 - The Bella Concert Hall
Opening Festival: This one-off festival is made up of
four, very different concerts, all of which showcase
the acoustics, the ambience and versatility of the new
venue. There will be everything from large-scale performances with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to
solo performances. www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/
FacultiesSchoolsCentres/TheConservatory/ConcertsEvents/index.htm
•September 20 - Terry Fox Run 2015: Head to the Telus
Spark Science Centre and run (or walk) 1 kilometre, 5 kilometres or 10 kilometres. Celebrate Terry’s life and run
for a good cause. www.terryfox.org
•September 21 to 22 - CAMP Festival: Learn about cutting-edge technology, effective design and top-notch
branding from some of the best in different creative industries. www.campfestival.ca
•September 26 to October 25 - Autumn Pumpkin Festival Calgary: Pick a pumpkin to carve at home, dash
through the 10-acre corn maze and destroy a pumpkin
in the pumpkin destruction zone; they’re launched using a trebuchet. www.calgarycornmaze.com
COUNCILLOR’s Update
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PO Box 2100, Station “M”, Calgary, AB T2P 2M1
403-268-1035 • C: 403-660-6692
F: 403-268-8091 • E: [email protected]
Communications & Community Liaison:
Eileen Badowich, [email protected]
www.calgary.ca/ward6
Dandelion Control
Along with eight other members of Council, I signed
a Notice of Motion brought forward by Councillor
Demong on June 16, 2015 urging Council that Administration report on effective dandelion control including
financial ramifications and return to Council through
the Standing Policy Committee on Community Services
and Protective Services, no later than October 5, 2015.
Council approved this proposal calling for a report on
effective dandelion control for the entire City.
Whether you prefer to avoid sprayed green spaces or
are wondering how The City manages pesky pests, like
dandelions, visit calgary.ca, Integrated Pest Management Plan to understand the City approach to invasive
pest populations. Our IPM Plan is one of the leading municipal IPM strategies in Canada focusing on prevention
and environmentally sustainable practices. This plan
promotes and practices a better understanding of the
ecosystem and why pest problems occur.
Weed inspections are conducted in parks, playfields,
and other public spaces. If weed density is above
threshold levels, herbicide applications may be necessary for reasons of health, safety and asset protection.
Dandelions are not sprayed for cosmetic purposes; instead pre-determined thresholds indicate when weeds
are impacting the health of the landscape and herbicide
application may be necessary. In the case of boulevards
along major roadways, mowing takes place during
the growing season approximately once every month.
Spraying for dandelions occurs once every five years.
Specific dates and locations of pesticide and herbicide
application can be found on The City’s dandelion page.
Calgary Parks is committed to a reduction in the use of
pesticides, and has budgeted accordingly. This, combined with the stringent laws and policies surrounding
the application of pesticides, has resulted in the ability
to treat every green space on an 8 to 12 year cycle. The
length of time between treatments for sports field turf
is on a 2 to 3 year cycle to maintain safety and playability of these sites. Play fields are maintained at different
levels across the city depending on use and condition
of the field. Some fields have over 1000 hours booked
during sports season and require extra maintenance.
Due to hi-use, the turf on these fields is often thin and
unhealthy resulting in an over abundance of weeds.
Although not all fields in bad condition are treated,
The City prioritizes treated areas and coordinates treatments with other maintenance practices such as aerating and fertilizing. Creating a healthy stand of turf is the
best way to fight weeds.
Some communities associations have indicated their
desire to have the health of all City of Calgary turf in
their community maintained to a higher level through
a tax levy. These tax levy communities often request assessment of turf and receive herbicide treatments on
sites above threshold on an annual basis.
What can you do?
Report problem areas to 311 before they get out of
control; maintain your green space to prevent invasive
plants from spreading and plant non-invasive species.
For more information on invasive plant types, to report
a weeds infraction or learn about bylaws pertaining to
weed control, visit calgary.ca, Bylaws related to weeds.
Due to the new anti-spam legislation, to receive information relevant to Ward 6, I need your consent to
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pertinent information that affects the ward or your
specific community, please visit calgary.ca/ward6connect to give consent and sign up!
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