your official newsletter - Douglasdale/Glen and Quarry Park

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Published by Mind’s Design Studio
Douglasdale Oct 2011
Douglas Glen
& Quarry Park
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Dougladale’s Riparian Habitat on the Bow. See pages 11 & 12.
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be hosting their AGM on Wednesday, Oct. 5th at the Deerfoot
Inn and Casino starting at 7:00PM.
When a community looks good it usually reflects a positive
feeling about the community. This could be said about each
Warren Whissell, ditor
house within the community. If the house has positive ‘curb
appeal’, it probably shows well on the inside. Every homeowner
endeavours to keep the most expensive investment
aesthetically pleasing as possible. Keeping the grass cut and
ow are we
weed free, replacing dead trees and scrubs, planting the odd
annual or perennial flowers for colour, retouching faded paint
DouglasdaleGlen Community
around windows and eves troughs are all too familiar tasks
Association was incorporated
that must be performed on a regular basis in order to keep
in 1989. Our community
the property presentable and maintain it's value. The wooden
is aging and soon we will
fencing bordering the property and along public pathways is
have to answer fundamental
the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain and paint.
questions. How are we
Although the developer initially constructed the fencing
aging, gracefully? Is the
along public sidewalks and pathways, it is the homeowner's
community that first drew us to this community still possess
responsibility to keep the fence in good repair. The City
all the qualities that initially attracted us to this community?
of Calgary by-law officers get involved should the fence be
What improvements to the community have we experienced?
deemed unsafe to public safety, in which case, the homeowner
Is the community still attracting young families? Has the
must repair the fence to meet the minimum
overall appearance of the community declined
requirements. To ease the burden of maintaining
or remained the same since moving into the
When a community looks
the fence, the DGCA has partnered with
community?
good it usually reflects a
Cloverdale Paint who offer up to 30% off
positive feeling about the
Curb appeal applies to each homeowner and to
paint and supplies for residents of Douglasdale
community. This could
the community. You would no sooner purchase
and Douglas Glen. Please refer to page 5 for
be said about each house
a house if it was next door to a house showing
the list of Cloverdale Paint branches offering
within the community.
signs of neglect or untidiness to deciding to live
If the house has positive
this discount. Each branch has a record of the
in a community where the overall appearance is
‘curb appeal’, it probably
formula for the Douglasdale gray and the slightly
not aesthetically appealing.
shows well on the inside.
different Douglas Glen gray. For those residing in
the Glen, the colour has a slight brown tinge to
The Douglasdale Maintenance Association and
the gray colour. A community looks better when visible fencing
the Douglas Glen Maintenance Association mandate is to keep
colours are uniform.
our community looking good. Ensuring that the grass is cut in
all our green spaces, flowers and scrubs are planted and healthy, Graffiti should be reported immediately to Good-Bye Graffiti
trees are replaced and maintained and graffiti is removed
at 403-257-2743. The response for the removal of graffiti
as soon as possible are the basic responsibilities of each
is usually within 48 hours. According to Calgary Police,
Maintenance Association. Every homeowner pays a tax levy
the immediate removal of graffiti sends a message to the
for this task of keeping up appearances as the community ages.
perpetrator that graffiti is not tolerated in the community.
When you remember the many reasons you initially moved
The City of Calgary program concerning the black and blue
into your home, one of the primary concerns was the overall
garbage bins has been a successful program and a welcomed
appearance and reputation of Douglas Glen and Douglasdale.
enhancement to garbage collection. Except for the day of
The City has told us that our community is one of the most
collection, it is suggested that the bins be stored in a discreet
green areas in all of Calgary. Proximity to the Bow River and
location so that they are not visible from the curb.
the many paths that snake through our community attracts
potential buyers to invest in the community. Maintaining the
The Maintenance Associations
overall appearance of the community is of prime importance
and the DouglasdaleGlen
and the respective Maintenance Association composed of all
Community Association strive
volunteers take this task very seriously. The DMA is having
to make the community
their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12th at
aesthetically appealing as
the Eaglequest Golf course in Dougasdale at 7:30PM. This
possible. The composite
gives every homeowner a chance to ask questions, voice your
concern and offer suggestions and comments. The DGMA will
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The Official Community Newsletter for Douglasdale, Douglas Glen and Quarry Park
DouglasdaleGlen Community Association Contacts
Please direct any community related questions to :
♦ Phone: 403 720-0668
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Program & Events Director
Facilities Director Civic Affairs Director
Corporate Development Director
Community Development Director
Environmental Affairs Director
Fundraising & Grants Director
Shifra Di Battista
Senthil Gnanasambandam
Sandra Kulisz
Janet Schaerer
Lynda Binder
Mandeep Panech
Trudi Hampel Sam Gagnon
Warren Whissell
Rob Losie
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Board Committees/Special Groups
Alderman (Ward 12)
Shane Keating
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MLA, Calgary Hays
Art Johnston
[email protected]
403-215-4380
District 8 Police Officer Liaison
Diane Tessman [email protected] 403-567-6800
Douglasdale Maintenance Association (DMA)
Debbie Smith [email protected]
403-852-3435
Douglas Glen Maintenance Association (DGMA)
Jann Vahey
[email protected] Traffic Committee Chair Ron Bing
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SECRS Representative
Ron Bing
[email protected]
Trico Representative
Frank Price
[email protected]
Rink Facilities Chair
Dave Ruschkowski [email protected]
Rink Maintenance Committee
[email protected]
Rink Shack Maintenance
Ray Wilson
[email protected]
Community Garden
Brian Farewell
[email protected]
Newsletter Advertising Sales
Laura Dennison [email protected] 403-257-8345
Guides
Debra Brisban
[email protected]
403-255-3414
Scouts, 227 Group Commissioner
Steve Yanicki
[email protected]
403-236-5147
Timbits Soccer
Amber Stewart [email protected]
DGMA contact information
Jann Vahey
[email protected] www.douglasglen.com Register online for no extra charge/fee attached. DGCA will absorb the cost of registering online.
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month?! Please show your support and utilize our advertisers services and let them know where you saw their ad.
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Benefit Partner Program
The vendors shown below and on
Page 6 & 7 will offer the stated benefits when
you show a current DGCA membership card
following your patronage of these vendors.
Visit www.dgca.ca for details.
A1 Fit Zone Athletic Innovations: # 116, 3442 – 118 Ave. SE 403-264-9663 www.aifitzone.ca offering 25% off the
purchase of a 1 or 2 year membership. Some conditions may apply.
A Vacuum Store and Service: Unit 218 4600 130th Ave. SE 403-228-6228 www.avacuum.ca
offering 10% off any retail item and free at home estimate.
abc Country Restaurant: #658, 11520 - 24th St. SE 403-720-6600 www.abccountry.ca offering 10% off an entree when
DGCA membership card is shown. Some conditions may apply. Not valid with any other coupon or special.
Action Chip Repair & Replacements: Windshield repairs made at home, contact Wade Jackson 403-999-0091 offering 20%
off your bill. Locally owned and in business for 8 years.
Barkers Fine Dry Cleaning for wedding gowns, heirlooms,couture style cleaning,environmentally friendly #109, 10836 24
St. SE 403-282-2226 offering 20% off your bill.
Baton Rouge Restaurant: 163 Quarry Park Blvd. 403-984-4044 www.batonrougecalary.com offering 10% off(not including
alcohol, AGLC regulations). Not valid with any other coupon or specials.
Berscht Details Corp: P2, 200 Quarry Park Blvd. 403-263-6634, www.berschtdetails.com offering 10% off all detail
packages. Not valid with other specials.
Boston Pizza: Southtrail & Riverbend: 4307 130 Ave.SE & 8338 18th St. SE 403-257-6661 & 403-236-7000 offering 10% off
your bill. Some conditions may apply – Flames Packages available.
CalgaryTechs Computer Service: 9 Douglas Glen Cr. SE 403-261-8998 www.calgarytechs.com offering 20% off in-home
computer break-fix when DGCA card is shown.
Canadian Dent: Paintless Dent Repair; 3424 - 114th Ave. SE 403-271-8374 www.canadiandent.com offering $200 off hail
damage over $1,000 or 10% off repairs under $1,000.
Christopher’s Fine Drycleaning: #132, 11520 24th St. SE(DouglasSquare next to Sobeys) 403-720-6989 Certified
Professional Drycleaner on site, trust your clothes to experience & education (since 1998) offering 10% off cleaning services.
Cloverdale Paint: 21A - 240 Midpark Way SE(Midnapore) 403-254-9019 www.cloverdalepaint.com offering up to 30% off on
paint and supplies. Cannot be combined with other specials.
Crowfoot Wine & Spirits: #858 11520-24th St. SE 403-203-2455 www.crowfootliquor.com Open 10am-12am offering 5%
off on non-sale items only.
Dogs Dig Us: 403-607-6432 www.dogsdigus.biz oferring 5% off regular price dog walking services to your home.
Experienced dog walker in all type of weather, all sizes and breeds accepted.
Douglas Square Pet Clinic: #136, 11520 24th St. 403-203-0775 offering 10% off all veterinary services.
Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course: 7 Douglas Woods Drive 403-279-7913 www.eaglequestgolf.com offering 10% off
restaurant, range, green fees, retail and lessons (cannot be combined with any other offer).
Easy Auto Glass: Bay 1, 10820 - 27 St. SE 403-265-0007 www.easyautoglass.ca or e-mail [email protected] offering
15% off a new windshield (not to combined with any other offer) and $24.99 for the 1st. rock chip.
Edgeworxx Studio It’s all about Hair: #24 20 Douglas Woods Dr. SE 403-236-9188 [email protected] offering
5% off all products and services (cannot be combined with any other offer).
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Community Services
Public Boundary Schools:
Douglasdale School................................ 403 777-6177
Lord Beaverbrook High......................... 403 259-5585
R.T. Alderman School............................. 403 777-7520
Dr. E.P. Scarlett....................................... 403-281-3366
Ecole Sam Livingston............................. 403-777-6890
Fairview School...................................... 403-777-7900
Catholic Boundary Schools:
Monsignor J.S. Smith.............................. 403 500-2069
Ecole St. Cecilia French Immersion
Elementary . .......................................... 403 500-2040
Ecole St. Matthew Elementary
& French Immersion Jr. High ...................403 500-2030
Bishop Grandin Sr. High......................... 403 500-2047
Community Churches:
Trinity Presbyterian Church................... 403 256-5500
New Apostolic Church.......................... 403-831-6744
The Refuge (Revolution Church)........... 403-400-0763
Federal Government (All Departments)
1-800-0-Canada
Pharmacy:
Rexall . ................................................... 403 257-3628
Health & Hospital:
Rockyview Hospital .............................. 403 943-3000
Children’s Hospital................................. 403 229-7211
Calgary Health Link (24 hours).............. 403 943-5465
South Calgary Health Centre................. 403 943-9500
24 Hour Poison Control ....................... 403 944-1414
24 Hour Emergency Services .............. 911
Natural Gas Emergency....................... 403 245-7222
Enmax (electrical)................................ 403 514-6100
Non-emergency Services:
City of Calgary Info................................ 311
Police .................................................... 403 266-1234
Fire . ...................................................... 403 287-4299
Ambulance............................................. 403 261-4000
C.O.P.S................................................... 403 216-1114
24 Hour Crisis/Suicide Line.................. 403 266-1605
Child Abuse Hotline............................. 1-800-387-5437
Kid’s Help Phone.................................. 1-800-668-6868
Alberta Senior’s Info. Line................... 1-800-642-3853
City Hall ................................................... 403 268-2111
Mayor’s Office ........................................ 403 268-5622
Environmental Canada Weather........... 403 299-7878
Shawnessy Library ................................. 403 260-2600
Fish Creek Library . ................................ 403 221-2090
Glenmore Library.................................... 403-260-2600
Community Transit ..............403 262-1000/974-4000
Swim/Fitness Centres:
Acadia Pool & Fitness . .......................... 403 253-5999
Trico Centre . ........................................ 403 278-7542
Calgary Parks & Rec. ............................. 403 268-3888
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Benefit Partner Program Cont.
Flair Graphics & Printing: 8080E-36 St. SE, 403-2792234 [email protected] offering new clients 20%
off original orders for printing,decals,signs,sign installation
& promotional products. 5% off future orders. Some
conditions apply.
Flowers Make Memories: Douglas Square Glen, 37811520 24th St. 403-278-8708 www.flowersmakememories.
ab.ca offering 10% off your order.
Hojy’sPainting: 403-383-5452 Residential*Commercial*I
nterior*Exterior*Re-paint*Drywall Taping & Repair offering
25% off all services.
Hummingbird Medi SPA: Unit 4, 20 Douglas Woods
Drive SE 403-723-0881 www.hummingbirdmedispa.ca &
prfxskincare.com offering 10% off any REGULAR priced
service & product. Can not be combined with other
specials or packages. Excluding ALL Medical Services. Some
conditions may apply.
Integra Tire Auto Centre: #9, 11450 - 29th St. SE 403257-6465 www.integratire.com e-mail calgarydouglasdale@
integratire.com offering 10% off parts & servicing. Excludes
tire purchases, some conditions may apply.
Good For You Vitamins, Herbs, Minerals &
Oxygenated Water #121 – 10836 24th St. SE 403-2545228 www.goodforyou.ca offering 30% off all vitamins,
minerals & herbal supplements and 10% on water cards.
mattress mattress: #42, 4307 -130th Ave.SE 403257-1171 www.mattressmattress.com offering 10% off
STMP(Saves You Money Price). Not to be combined with
other promotional offers. Come get your beducation.
Merle Norman Salon and Day Spa: 1106 163 Quarry
Park Blvd. SE 403-264-2214 www.merlenorman.com
offering 10% off all products and services (cannot be
combined with any other offer).
Mr. Lube: 200 - 4307 130th Ave.SE 403-257-8865 www.
mrlube.com offering 10% off all parts and service.
Cannot be combined with other offers.
Nasource Imports: 3279 114th Ave. SE 403-969-0777
www.nasource.com offering 10% off all regular priced
items. Some conditions may apply.
Orginal Joe’s Restaurant and Bar: 1009 – 163 Quarry
Park Blvd. SE 403-616-3512 www.originaljoes.ca offering
10% off your bill. Some conditions may apply.
Olive Grove Pizzeria: Unit 206-210 24th Street SE,
403-236-5585 [email protected] offering 10% off
your order “Pick-up only”.
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President’s Message
Warren Whissell, Editor
Inside
DGCA Business
of homeowners maintaining their property reflects that as a
community we are aging gracefully and this aging process will
certainly continue provided that all of us pitch in and are diligent
in maintaining our 'curb appeal' both as a community and as a
homeowner.
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For your guidance, below is a list of resources and contacts.
Civic Chat
Continued from Page 3.
Calgary City Bylaws:
http://www.calgary.ca/_layouts/CoCIS/GSASearchresults.
aspx?k=bylaws
or visit www.calgary.ca and search for bylaws.
Editor’s Message: Pages 3 & 5
DGCA Contact Info: Page 4
DGCA Benefit Partner Program: Pages 5, 6 & 7
Community Pictures: Page 9
Fall Craft Fair: Page 10
Restoration Project: Pages 11 & 12
DMA & DGMA AGM: Page 12
DGCA Membership Form: Pages 27
- Shane Keating, Alderman: Page 36
- Art Johnston, MLA: Page 36
Community Corner
Call 3-1-1 to report:
vandalism, animal issues, weeds, dandelions, bylaw infractions,
roads etc.
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Call 9-1-1 to report:
Classified Ads:
Graffiti in progress.
Alderman Shane Keating
[email protected]
403-268-2478
Calgary Parking Authority:
403-537-7100
Calgary Parking Authority
Comments or questions to this article should be forwarded
to [email protected] or call 403-720-0668 to leave a
message.
Warren Whissel, Editor
Benefit Partner Program Cont.
Pizza Hut Southpoint: 234 4600 130 Ave. SE
403-299-5510 www.pizzahut.ca offering 10% off on any
transactions plus a FREE cinnaparts dessert with display of
DGCA membership card !
Riverbend General Store: #330, 8338 18th St. SE
403-279-6700 offering 10% off Colverdale paint for
Douglas Glen and Douglasdale common area fence colours
plus 15% off paint accessories. Cannot be combined with
any other offer.
Rob’s Roofing Solutions: 403-700-0600
www.robsroofingsolutions.ca offering valid DGCA
members $500 off a roof system at the time of signing.
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Community Services: Page 6
Community Schools: Pages 14
Timbits Soccer: Page 31
Girl Guides: Page 38
Douglasdale Scouts: Page 38
Page 45
Second Cup: 226, 4916 130th Ave. SE, 403-257-6260
www.secondcup.com offering 20% off your order when
DGCA membership card is shown. Second cup opens at
5:30 am.
Southtrail Panda Flowers: 37, 4307 130 Ave. SE
403-257-3026 www.southtrailpandaflowers.com
10% off all services and products.
Tanning Room: Unit 32 20 Douglas Woods Drive SE
403-203-2208 offering 10% off products and services.
Titan Ink-Jet: The cartridge refill experts for BrotherCanon-Dell-Epson-HP-Lexmark #129-755 Lake Bonivista
Drive SE 403-225-6530 [email protected] www.
islandinkjet.com offering 10% off ink jet cartridge refills.
Trico Centre for Family Wellness: 11150 Bonaventure
Dr. SE 403-278-7542 www.tricocentre.ca offering 20%
off Trico Centre’s 4 month & annual memberships. DGCA
membership cards also available for purchase.
The Vibe Exercise Studio Advanced Whole Body
Vibration Exercise & Vibe Nutrition #38, 20 Douglas
Woods Drive, SE 403-475-8423 www.vibexercise.com
offering 10% off all products, vitamins and supplements.
Woodys Taphouse: 4307 130th Ave. SE 403-257-1666
www.woodystaphouse.com offering 10% off your bill
before GST.
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Community
Pictures
DGCA
Participating in the Quarry
Park and Polish for M.A.D.D.
September 10th.
Sponsored by AMEC
DouglasdaleGlen
Community Association
(L to R) Randy Remington and
Alderman Keating Opening Champagne
condonimimum development in Quarry Park on
September 13th.
Raised speed table
on Douglas Park Blvd.
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19th annual
DouglaSDaleglen
CoMMunity aSSoCiation
& Monsignor JS Smith School Council
fall cRaft faiR
satuRDay, DecembeR 10tH, 2011
fRom
9am to 3pm
fRee aDmission
(with a non-periShable fooD bank Donation)
loCateD at MonSignor JS SMith SChool
2919 DouglaSDale blvD. Se
Many Local and New Crafters
Girl Guides/Scouts Tables
GREAT Christmas Ideas and Christmas Cheer!!!
For more information, call 403-230-4715 or email
[email protected]
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Douglasdale Natural Area Park
Restoration Project & Bylaw
20M2003
This August a survey of the area was conducted by the
Natural Area Parks Project Coordinator and Bylaw services in
preparation for the Douglasdale Natural Area Park Restoration
project. Notices were sent out in support of these projects, due
to numerous concerns being identified as local residents were
inappropriately utilizing the Parks space, involving violations of
Parks and Pathways Bylaw 20M2003.
consists of riparian habitat associated with the floodplain
and terraces of the Bow River. The riparian area is largely
dominated by balsam poplar stands of various ages.
As many of these residents have been practicing these activities
for several years, the Education and Awareness approach was
Riparian balsam poplar stands are important habitat for wildlife
determined by Parks, to be the most balanced and effective
species, particularly migratory birds, because they are adjacent
resolution the general issues. Since delivering the notice the
to major rivers. A healthy balsam poplar stand will typically
Bylaw officer has received approximately
contain an understory that is a mix of tall shrubs
35 telephone inquiries from residence for
and wildflowers.
Since delivering the
clarification. All information provided has been
notice the Bylaw
Healthy balsam poplar stands are declining in
well received.
officer has received
southern Alberta because of development, changes
approximately 35
Pedestrian Corridor Rectangular
in flood regimes and other disturbances associated
telephone inquiries
with human use along large rivers. Douglasdale
Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB)
natural environment park represents an area of the
from residence for
Throughout the summer, the Traffic Division
Bow River which still supports this ecosystem.
clarification.
has been working together with Supply
Restoration Project
Management to issue a RRFB for the
intersection at Douglasdale Blvd./Douglas Park Blvd./Douglas
Riparian ecosystem degradation has been identified at
Ridge Circle adjacent to Douglasdale School. The request for
Douglasdale including:
proposal is expected to be sent by end of September and once
selection is made, it will likely be December until the RRFB is
• eroded banks and minimal vegetation along the Bow River.
installed.
• lack of shrubby understory in the balsam poplar stands.
The above extracted from Alderman Keating's report to the
DGCA on Sept. 14, 2011
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Douglasdale Natural Area Park Restoration Project
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A riparian zone is the configuration between land and river.
Riparian vegetation are plants that are located along the river
banks. Riparian zones are significant in ecology, environmental
management, and civil engineering because of their role in soil
conservation and the influence they have on animal and aquatic
systems, including grassland, woodland, wetland or even nonvegetative species.
Habitat Description
Douglasdale natural environment park is classified as a
supporting natural area. The majority of the natural area
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dominance of smooth brome in the balsam poplar stands.
The goals for the restoration project are to:
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stabilize the Bow River's bank.
create a shrubby understory of native plants in the balsam
poplar stands.
control smooth brome within balsam poplar stands to
allow ongoing growth of native shrubs, young balsam
poplar and wildflowers.
Additional restoration goals for the future may include
expanding on bank stabilization and riparian vegetation
enhancement to implementing measures to directly improve
fish habitat.
Continued on page 12.
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Community News
Douglasdale Natural Area Park
Restoration Project & Bylaw
20M2003
Continued from Page 11.
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1. No Person shall, in a Park:
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plant, grow, place or modify any plant, flower or other
Park Vegetation;
build, erect, place, remove or modify any Amenity,
Pathway or Trail;
cut, irrigate, spray or apply any substance, including
pesticides and fertilizers, to any grass or other Park
Vegetation, or otherwise disturb or damage the Park
Vegetation;
leave, place, store, deposit or hoard anything; or
build, erect or create a jump or ramp.
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The current project schedule is as follows:
Fall 2011 - Assess condition of Bow River bank, identify sites
for bank stabilization and develop bank stabilization plan.
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Weed pulling and native shrub planting along the Bow
River.
Inventory existing riparian vegetation and habitats.
Develop balsam poplar restoration plan.
Fall clean up in park and removal of encroachments.
Communicate project to the community.
2012 - Implement bank stabilization and balsam poplar
restoration plans.
2013 - Monitor the results of the stabilization and restoration
projects. Adjust techniques as required to achieve goals.
The above extracted from the Douglasdale Natural Area Park
Restoration Project Overview dated Sept. 7, 2011
Extract from Bylaw 20M2003
BEING A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF CALGARY TO
REGULATE THE USE OF PARKS AND PATHWAYS AND TO
REGULATE ACTIVITIES IN AND ON PARKS AND PATHWAY
The City of Calgary's Parks and Pathways are valued and
treasured assets, and protecting their value and quality is a high
priority as is ensuring that they remain safe and accessible for
the enjoyment of all Calgarians.
No Person shall drain or re-direct any water from a private
parcel of land onto or into a Park.
AGM
The City of Calgary is committed to:
1. maintaining the integrity of a high-quality and diverse Park
and Pathway system;
2. providing a safe,
aesthetic and
comfortable
environment by:
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providing environmental stewardship, programs and
services; and
prohibiting activities that damage City assets and
jeopardize public safety.
protecting
our Parks and
Natural Areas;
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Douglasdale Maintenance Association
Annual General Meeting
October 12, 2011 at 7:30PM
Eagelquest Golf Course, Douglasdale
Douglas Glen Maintenance Association
Annual General Meeting
October 5, 2011 at 7:00PM
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
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Community Corner
Halloween Safety
Alberta Health Services EMS would like to
remind parents and trick-or-treaters of some
basic Halloween safety tips as October 31st
approaches. As a member of the UNICEF
Partners for Safety, ambulances, along with
police, fire, bylaw, transit, and Shaw Cable vehicles will be out
patrolling communities on Halloween night to provide a visible
safety resource for parents and trick-or-treaters.
Trick-or-Treaters
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Remember: all regular pedestrian rules still apply. Be sure
to cross the road at marked cross walks or well lit corners
only. It is safest to work your way up one side of the street
and then cross once to the other side.
Stay away from houses that are not well lit and do not accept
rides from strangers or enter any home you feel is unsafe.
Let your parents know where you are going to be at all
times and advise them if you will be late returning.
Parents
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Be certain that young trick-or-treaters are accompanied
by an adult. Older children should stay in groups of three
or more.
Pre-determine boundaries to trick-or-treat within and
establish a firm time to return home.
Advise children not to eat anything until they return home.
Dispose of any items that appear to have been tampered
with, or that are not properly wrapped.
Costumes
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Choose bright colored costumes that are highly visible.
Adding reflective tape to costumes further increases
visibility.
Consider sending your children with a flashlight for
additional safety and increased visibility.
When purchasing or making costumes, look for materials
and accessories that are labeled flame-resistant.
All costume accessories, such as sticks, rods or wands,
should be soft and flexible with no sharp edges.
Consider using hypoallergenic make-up kits instead of
masks that may impair vision or breathing.
Be sure costumes are loose enough to be worn over warm
clothing – but not so baggy or long they become a tripping
hazard. Costumes should not be longer than your child’s ankles.
Ensure your child is wearing adequate foot wear that takes
into consideration weather conditions and walking.
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Community Schools
R.T. Alderman Middle School
725 Mapleton Drive SE Tel: 403-777-7520
www.schools.cbe.ab.ca/b321
Welcome back to school. I am excited to join the community as
the Principal of R.T. Alderman. As we work towards building a
strong community school, we look forward to working with our
neighbours to build strong relationships and integrate speakers
and supports that surround us. We hope to do a community
clean-up later in the fall and we are encouraging students to be
conscientious citizens as they travel to and from 7-11 and other
destinations.
We welcome the National Sports Academy Program to our
school this year. We have close to 40 students participating.
These students will train Monday to Thursday in their preferred
sport, and enter school in the second period. Currently the
sports offered are soccer, hockey and lacrosse. Our hope is
to expand this program throughout the year and work with
the National Sports Academy to include other sports. If your
child is involved in a sport and there is enough interest, we
can engage the NSA and work towards offering an Academy
training program.
At our welcome back barbecue, co-hosted with Maple Ridge
School, it was wonderful to see students, family members and
staff gather together. Through the annual Cake Walk, money
was raised for the Terry Fox Run and some participants won
tasty-looking desserts. Thank you to all of the volunteers.
For students in grade 8 and 9, we will be offering our bi-annual
trip in May 2012. This is an amazing opportunity to see and
explore Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City. Please contact
Mme. Bernard for further details at [email protected].
Again, thank you for your support of R.T. Alderman. I
encourage you to bring ideas forward and get involved in our
school. We welcome community volunteers and are looking for
coaches in the areas of Girls Basketball and Wrestling. We can
always use assistance with reading programs and if you have a
particular area of expertise that you could bring to the school,
please email Brenda English at [email protected].
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix
809, boulevard Willingdon SE, 403-271-5544
www.ndp.cscfsa.ab.ca
Another school year has arrived and amid the excitement, we
celebrated our accomplishments, set new goals and discovered
a fantastic school spirit! École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix planned
a welcome back picnic with hotdogs and drinks for everyone
where students and parents were able to meet the staff and get
reacquainted. An information evening for parents was also on
the docket.
Raising funds to build a new playground; conforming to current
City of Calgary regulations is still a very big focus for our
school this year! This new play area will provide a safe place
for children attending our school and those within the local
community to play and have fun. It is never too late to make a
contribution; be it time or money, corporate or private as we
are always looking for assistance in bettering our community!
If you are interested in helping out, please contact the school
at 403-271-5544 or email us at [email protected] . Any
monetary donation over $25 is eligible for a tax receipt.
École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix is located at 809 Willingdon
Blvd SE. in the community of Willow Park. It is an elementary
francophone catholic school. We accept students from
all communities south of Glenmore Trail as well as the NE
quadrant of Calgary. Free bus transportation is provided. Our
website, www.ndp.cscfsa.ab.ca, will give you a great overview
of our school. Registration for the 2011/2012 school year is
on-going from Kindergarten to Grade 6. If you are interested in
joining our school please call us at 403-271-5544 or email us at
[email protected] . Bonne année scolaire!
Maple Ridge School
600 Acadia Drive SE, 403-278-9594
www.mapleridgepreschool.com
Our school is back to its rhythm, teeming with many activities,
new discoveries and never ending learning.
October is a very exciting month filled with a wonderful spirit
of sharing and thankfulness. Yet mystical October can be
somewhat scary toward the end of the month.
The Welcome Back BBQ was, as always, a great success. A big
thank you to our School Council who sponsored this wonderful
evening and thank you to all of you who helped with making
this event very successful and enjoyable for everyone. We also,
raised a great deal of money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Do not forget to bring your beautiful smiles on October 6; it is
photo day! Please note that there will be no school on October
7 as this is an organizational day, and on October 10 due to the
Thanksgiving holiday. Please consider supporting our school by
attending the School Council meetings where working together
will make this school an even better place. The next meeting
will be held on October 13, at 6:30pm p.m., in
the Learning Commons. It is an educational
evening supported by our School Council.
More info to follow. We are continuing with Fun
Lunches this year and our first one is on October
20. The children will be enjoying a tasty and healthy
lunch organized by our fun lunches co-coordinators and
volunteers that will be helping out that day.
It has become a tradition in our school to go on a field
trip to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. This field
trip is always well received by our children and this year we are
going to see another great performance on October 26.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very spooky Halloween.
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Christmas Craft Fairs
Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary (SAS)
6th Annual Fall Craft Market Fundraiser
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
at 1008 – 14 Street SE Calgary...in the heart of Inglewood.
Lots of free parking available/wheelchair access. $2 Admission
gets free ticket for prizes. We need your support. Proceeds
from sales support SAS Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship fund
supports women facing obstacles to furthering their education.
SAS provides long-term programs, to young women who have
suffered from homelessness, addictions, violence, and sexual
exploitation. * Home-baked goods * Christmas Crafts and Gift
Ideas * Door Prizes * Community Merchants / Crafters *
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2011 Annual Fall Craft Sale
This sale is a huge success.
Scheduled for
Saturday, November 19th from 10am to 4pm
FREE ADMISSION
Blessed Cardinal Newman School
16201 McKenzie Lake Blvd. SE
Beyond An Artisan Marketplace
October 28th, 29th & 30th
Blackfoot Inn
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE
Beyond Marketplace brings fine art and fine craft together in a
high quality, sophisticated show and sale featuring 50 exhibitors.
We are returning to the Blackfoot Inn for our fourth show held
in the elegant Ballroom and the Heritage Room with an art walk
in between. Friday 2-9, Saturday & Sunday 10-5. $5 admisssion,
under 12 free, free parking, atm, visa, mastercard, entry draw.
www.beyondmarketplace.com
Shopping For Wishes Trade Fair
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
10:00am to 3:00pm
Edgemont Community Centre: 33 Edgevalley Circle NW
We are very proud to be hosting this event to raise funds
for Make-A-Wish® of Southern Alberta. The mission of
Make-A-Wish® of Southern Alberta is to grant the wishes of
children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the
human experience with hope, strength and joy. Home Based
Businesses under one roof for your shopping convenience!
Come start your holiday shopping with these amazing products
without the hassle of running around or hosting a home party
yourself! Candles, jewelery, toys, books, tea, eco friendly
products, crafts, accessories, childrenwear - there is something
to please everyone on your holiday list! We`re excited to bring
all these products to you in a one-stop-shop event! Admission:
$2 with all proceeds going to Make a Wish
Lake Bonavista Village Craft & Bake Sale
October 29, 2011, 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
11800 Lake Fraser Dr. S.E.
Over 50 vendors with unique gifts
& crafts and tea room with
fresh baked goods...
Springbank Creative Arts Club
28th Fall Show & Sale
Saturday, November 5th 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday, November 6th 10:00am to 3:00pm
SPRINGBANK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1.5 Miles South of Calaway Park at the Red Dutton Arena Entry
FEATURING:
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OLD TYME COUNTRY KITCHEN
QUALITY ORIGINAL ART
GREAT DOOR PRIZES
Elbow Valley Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
November 12th & 13th, 2011
Elbow Springs Golf Club
240086 Lott Creek Drive SW
(just on the edge of the city on HWY #8 (Glenmore West))
19th Annual Douglasdale Craft Show and New
this year-- FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:00am-3:00pm
FREE ADMISSION (with a non-perishable food bank donation)
Located at Monsignor JS Smith School
2919 Douglasdale Blvd. SE
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literacy programs. Calgary Reads works within this window of
opportunity. Calgary Reads offers the only in-school programs
in the Calgary area specific to struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers
and their families.
Coffee Talk
Love to read? Want to make a difference?
Calgary Reads is an early literacy initiative changing the lives
of struggling grade 1 and 2 readers and their families in
Calgary and area schools. Literacy is important because it is
a fundamental life skill. Increased reading levels improve an
individual’s self-esteem, academic achievement, career and
parenting success. It results in increased quality of life. Literate
children have a greater chance of becoming competent,
contributing and engaged members of our society who are
economically self-sufficient.
Most reading problems are preventable with the application
of effective early intervention. Research indicates there is an
ideal window of opportunity between kindergarten and grade
2 in which a student’s basic literacy skills must be developed.
Children most at risk often require consistent individual
attention from trained adults, in addition to strong classroom
Calgary Reads @ School - In our core program, trained tutors
work primarily with struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers during
the school day, using a specific framework. Tutors spend 40
minutes per session with one student, at least twice a week, for
32 sessions (about 4 months). In our ESL4ELL program, tutors
support English language learners who are learning English as
a second language. These tutors spend 40 minutes per session
with one student for 10 sessions, delivered at least once weekly.
As a Calgary Reads tutor volunteer you can expect:
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Ongoing support throughout your volunteer career
To make a huge difference in a child’s life now and in the
future
To experience satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment
A meaningful experience that is respectful of your time and
talents
To be our ambassadors in sharing your stories
To volunteer as a Calgary Reads tutor, please visit
www.calgaryreads.com
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Leaf&
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Make composting a tradition.
Nature does.
Brown bag it this year! The City
encourages you to bring your
leaf and pumpkin waste to
drop-off locations in large
paper yard-waste bags.
Composting Program
Leaves and pumpkins collected
are composted and used in
parks, the Calgary Zoo and
other green spaces.
2011-1474
Sept. 30 to Nov. 13, 2011.
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Community Services
Depression
Affects All of Us
As residents of Calgary we live
in a great city. However, events
in our world and local news can
attest that nobody is immune
to the all-consuming effects of
depression.
Many people feel the pressure
to be happy and successful but
for many reasons they just can't.
Seek help at once if you feel
anything out of the ordinary you can't deal with by yourself or
with family members. If you think you can handle your feelings
on your own, you may be mistaken. Don't wait until things are
unmanageable and you feel out of control.
Here are some important resources:
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Call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY if the matter is urgent.
Information is available from www.suicideinfo.ca, or call
2-1-1(a NON-emergency number) to get local assistance.
CMHA Suicide Services Distress Centre/Drug Centre
Crisis Line - 24 hour crisis outreach Suicide Intervention
Program to adults at risk of suicide 403-266-HELP (4357)
or for teens call ConnecTEEN at 403-264-TEEN (8336).
CMHA Suicide Bereavement Program (offers supportive
counseling to individuals bereaved by suicide) 403-2971744.
Alberta Mental Health Board Help Line 1-877-303-2642.
Calgary Youth Counseling Community Resource Team
403-299-9699, 1-800-563-6106 or www.woodshomes.ca.
Access Mental Health Calgary & Area (Child & Adolescent
Services) 403-943-1500 Ext.1.
Access Mental Health Calgary & Area (Adult and Senior
Services) 403-943-1500 Ext. 2.
Calgary Association of Self Help for rehabilitation,
counseling and social/leisure programs for adults 18 years
of age and older experiencing difficulties due to psychiatric
disorders/mental illness 403-266-8711.
Just remember to reach out, and don’t wait! It’s very important
to talk to someone whenever you feel this way. Please don’t
hesitate.
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offers our customers a unique
shopping experience. With its modern
design and unique décor, our focus
is on fresh. Come check out what our
departments have in store for you.
Our meat department has a 28 foot
full-service meat case plus a fullservice fresh seafood case with unique
offerings and loads of Canadian
products, all cut to perfection.
Our deli offers a variety of delicious
products that you can enjoy in our café
or take out.
Our bakery offers the freshest baked
goods, made with care, using only the
finest, freshest ingredients.
Among all of that is a large selection of
produce, floral and grocery items and an
in-store pharmacy.
Quarry Park Blvd SE
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cupcakes, all made fresh with quality ingredients.
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Civic Chat
Opportunity to Identify
Remains Offers Closure to Pet Owners
The abundance of cats and dogs lost
in Calgary each year often leaves
pet owners frantically searching
for their missing family members.
Unfortunately, many of these
cases are left unresolved and pet
owners can be left with unanswered
questions. Through a new joint
program with Calgary Roads, The
City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw
Services is responding to the needs of pet owners who are
hoping to bring closure to the loss of their pets by identifying
cats and dogs killed on city streets.
Under this new program, Calgary Roads will deliver the remains
of any cat or dog killed on our streets to the Animal Services
Centre. Animal Health Technologists will search for a licence
tag, readable microchip or legible tattoo and notify the owner.
The location, date, time and reference number, along with
any distinguishing features of all recovered animal remains will
be listed under the impounded animals section of calgary.ca/
animalservices. All cat or dog remains will be held for 10 days at
the Animal Services Centre. If a positive identification is made,
the owner will be contacted and given a choice to have Animal
&Bylaw Services cremate the remains without the retention
of ashes at no cost or to make arrangements for private
cremation at the owner’s cost. All unclaimed pet remains will
be cremated after 10 days.
In 2011, Calgary Roads picked up 483 deceased cats, compared
to 46 dogs. Cat owners can help reduce the number of cats
killed on Calgary’s streets each year by keeping their cats
safely indoors. Under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
(23M2006), cats are not allowed to roam off their owners’
property. Likewise, cat owners must license their cats. We
recommend they also provide permanent identification, such
as a microchip or tattoo, so a cat can be easily identified and
reunited with his owner if lost. Responsible pet ownership
provides peace of mind. Let’s work together to keep the
animals we love and care for healthy and secure!
For more information about this program, please visit calgary.
ca/animalservices or call 3-1-1.
Glenmore Square Library - 7740 - 18 Street SE
Hours:
Monday - Thursday Wednesday
Friday - Saturday
Sunday
Telephone: Web: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
403-260-2600
www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
It’s A Party!
Happy 25th Birthday Glenmore Square!
Help us celebrate with cake (all day), Family
Storytime in the morning (spot some local
celebrities), and musical performances in
the afternoon by soul/blues artist Tommie
Melton, and talented local teen band Faux Fur.
No registration required.
Just for Tweens and Teens…
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‘Tween Time – Ages 9 to 13, Every Thursday, to Dec 15
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Faux Fur – Live performance by the wildly talented local
teen band! Listen to them at myspace.com/fauxfurfakefur.
Ages 13 – 17. Saturday October 15 2:45 – 3:15 pm.
Just for School Kids…
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Story Pals – Practice reading with a trained Pet Access
League Society(P.A.L.S.) volunteer and their dog Ages 5
– 12 years, Mondays, October 17 to November 21, 7:00
– 8:00 pm
Reading Buddies – Teen volunteers and library staff provide
one-on-one reading and support and fun literacy activities
for readers in grades 1 to 3. Tuesdays, October 18 to
December 6 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Bat Basics – Discover the world of bats! Presented by the
Alberta Institute for Wildlife. Ages 7 and up, Thursday
October 20, 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
Just for Families…
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Family Storytime – Stories, songs, and fingerplays the
whole family can enjoy. Ages 2-5 years with parent/
caregiver, Tuesdays, October 18 to November 22 10:30 –
11:00 am.
Fifty Forward…
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Partnering with Calgarians
www.calgary.ca/animalservices
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Law at Your Library: Landlord and Tenant – Learn
about your rights in regards to tenancy, contracts, and
information on the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution
Service. In partnership with Calgary Legal Guidance.
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Register in person, online, or by phone.
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Coffee Talk
Paws For Thought
By Dr. Beth Cozens
Cat’s Eye
Although our feline friends seem to develop fewer eye diseases
than our canine companions, there are still several important
eye conditions to be aware of. Knowing what is considered
normal and when to have your pet seen by a veterinarian can
be important in preventing loss of vision and, in extreme cases,
even loss of the eye.
Some eye positions in cats which appear abnormal can actually
be completely normal depending on the breed. Strabismus
is the medical term for having crossed eyes or a crossed eye.
Nystagmus is the medical term for an eye or eyes which move
up and down, side to side or round and round on their own.
Strabismus or nystagmus can be seen either alone or together
in certain breeds of cats including Siamese, Himalayan breeds
and albino cats. If these conditions are present since birth they
are usually harmless and no treatment is needed. However, if a
cat who has had normal eye placement throughout life develops
strabismus or nystagmus it can be an indication of a severe ear
infection or a disease process occurring in the brain.
A corneal ulcer is the medical term for a scratch or abrasion
on the surface of the eye called the cornea. Corneal ulcers
are very painful and may cause your cat to squint and hold
the affected eye closed. To diagnose a corneal ulcer a special
eye stain called fluorescein is applied to the surface of the
eye. The fluorescein stain will only stick to the middle layers
of the cornea but will wash away from a normal intact corneal
surface. If this stain stays bright green in a spot on your cat’s
eye this means a corneal ulcer is present. In any animal, corneal
ulcers can be caused by a scratch by another animal or any
other foreign body rubbing across the cornea. Treatment for
corneal ulcers usually involves antibiotic eye-drops and pain
medications. The risk of not treating a corneal ulcer is that the
lesion can become infected and in severe cases may begin to
“melt” and be unable to heal.
In cats corneal ulcers can also be caused by a common virus
called Feline Herpes Virus. This virus can lead to “melting”
ulcers or ulcers that refuse to heal. Cats who are infected
with the Feline Herpes Virus may have recurrent episodes of
sneezing, decreased appetite and energy, fever and recurrent
corneal ulcers. The virus is unlikely to be completely cleared
from the infected cat’s system and can become inactive and be
re-triggered during periods of stress. This virus can be easily
transmitted via coughing, sneezing or saliva from cat to cat.
Fortunately, we are able to vaccinate against the Feline Herpes
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Virus. Although no vaccine can guarantee 100% protection,
proper annual vaccinations are the best chance to help
prevent transmission of this virus.
Cat nails can be very dangerous to the structure of the eye.
Because cat nails are curved and shaped like small hooks, a
cat scratch can cause serious injury if a nail becomes hooked
in an eye. Superficial eye scratches are likely to result in a
corneal ulcer and infection may occur depending on how dirty
the cat’s nail was. If you ever see a thick, viscous, clear fluid
coming from what looks like a puncture wound in your cat’s
eye, consider this an emergency and have your cat seen by
a veterinarian as soon as possible. As with dogs, any foreign
body that is penetrating and stuck in an eye should be LEFT
IN PLACE and your cat should be taken to a veterinarian
immediately!!
Cat’s can be very difficult when it comes to prying their eyes
open to fully examine them. If you ever notice an ocular
discharge that is green or thick and white in colour, if your
cat is squinting an eye firmly shut or you suspect an injury has
occurred to an eye, call your veterinarian immediately.
Riverbend Animal Clinic
354, 8338 - 18th Street SE www.riverbendvet.ca
Phone Number: (403) 279-8747
Emergency Number: (403) 279-8747
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Want more time to enjoy this
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Just ‘cos everyone’s back to school and
back to work doesn’t mean the fun’s over.
Ensure everyone in your family stays
healthy, happy and active this fall –
indoors and outdoors. Stock up on fresh
foods, health supplements and purified
water; book your family’s dental, chiropractic,
physiotherapy and medical care appointments;
sign up for dance lessons; and get outside for
a planned family pet walk - we make it all
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Get the errands done and spend more time on fall fun.
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Purchase Your 2011 DGCA Membership
REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE AND INCUR NO PROCESSING FEE SINCE
DGCA HAS ABSORBED THE PROCESSING FEE. WWW.DGCA.CA
How membership benefits you, and what the DGCA does for the community:
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Many discounts with our Benefit Partner Program (see pages 5, 6 & 7)
Develops and maintains website with community & event information.
Helps create a more active involved community presence in the community!
Entitles you to a vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Meets with Alderman and MLA to bring community issues to light.
Qualifies you to join the Board of Directors and make a difference in how the community association is managed.
Increased property values as a result of living in an active and vibrant community with community infrastructure in place.
Receive discounts on your home business or generic classified ad/s in the DouglasdaleGlen Bridges newsletter.
DOUGLASDALEGLEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM
You can drop off the application form with your payment at Swifty’s gas station located at
Douglasdale Blvd. & Douglas Woods Drive or mail to the address shown on page 4.
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Provide your current membership number:
Would you be interested in hearing about volunteer opportunies?
or n/a
Yes
Will you help us reach our goal?
A big thank you to those who have already invested in their 2011
community association membership! And thanks in advance to the rest
of you!
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Disclaimer
The opinions expressed within any published article, report
or submission reflect those of the author and should not be
considered to reflect those of the Community Association
and Mind’s Design Studio. The information contained in this
newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to
be so.
The Community Association and Mind’s Design Studio do not
endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter.
Publication of these ads should not be considered an
endorsement of any goods or services.
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Drop-in for FREE!!
Calgary AfterSchool is a city-wide initiative for children and
youth ages 6 to 16 years, providing access to a variety of quality,
supervised and fun activities between 3 and 6 pm weekdays.
For more information about these programs please
call 3-1-1 or visit the Calgary AfterSchool website at
www.calgary.ca/afterschool
Woodcreek Kids
A free drop-in recreation program for children ages 6 – 11
years old on Wednesdays at the Woodcreek Community
Centre. The program focuses on recreation, positive
friendships, and a fun atmosphere.
Cost: Free Ages: 6 – 11 years old
Day: Wednesdays, 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Location: Woodcreek Community Centre (1991 Woodview
Drive SW)
Start & End: Wednesdays, September 21 to December 7, 2011
Want to learn how to make a difference?!? Come out and
gain some practical leadership skills in an interactive and FUN
environment, then take those skills out into the community!
Cost: Free Ages: 12 – 17
Day: Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Location: Rose Kohn Arena Boardroom (502 Heritage Dr. S.W.)
Once a month: Thursdays, October 13, November 10 &
December 8, 2011
City of Calgary – Community &
Neighbourhood Services Youth Programs
McKenzie Lake Youth
A youth driven, drop in program that provides an opportunity
for youth to identify their recreation and social needs through
various activities! For more information contact 3-1-1.
Day: Thursdays Oct 13th – Dec 15th, 2011 4:00 – 7:30pm
Location: McKenzie Lake Community Association (16198
McKenzie Lake Way S.E.)
Additional Pickup location: #229 McKenna Lane SE
City of Calgary – Community Services
& Protective Services
Seniors’ Resources
Deer Ridge Kids
A free drop-in recreation program for children ages 6 – 11
years old on Wednesdays. The program focuses on recreation,
positive friendships, and a fun atmosphere.
Day: Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Deer Park United Church (77 Deer Point Rd. S.E.)
Start & End: Wednesdays, September 21 – December 7, 2011
Deer Ridge LEAD
Want to learn how to make a difference?!? Come out and
gain some practical leadership skills in an interactive and FUN
environment, then take those skills out into the community!
Day: Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Deer Park United Church (77 Deer Point Rd. S.E.)
Start & End: Wednesdays, October 12 – December 14, 2011
Queensland Homework Club
A free drop-in supervised homework club plus recreational and
social time with new friends.
Who to call? There are many resources and services for
seniors in Calgary.
403-287-3510 Outreach services (for adults 65+) for South communities
403-705-3246
The Kerby Centre can provide information on a range of services from grocery delivery, housing, counselling, disability services, to home care
403-264-7700 24-Hour Seniors’ Help Line – There is always someone to take calls from concerned citizens who have identified seniors they believe are at risk or could use a helping hand
2-1-1
Information and referral to Calgary area community, government and social services
Copies of the Seniors Directory of Services are available at your local
library, local grocery stores or the Community & Neighbourhood
Services South Area office (502 Heritage Drive SW).
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Fitness Can Be Fun! Dance Through Life is
Calgary’s Newest Adult Dance and Fitness Studio.
Lots of dance and fitness classes including:
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Burlesque
Ballet
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Tap
Hip Hop
and More!
Beginners Welcome. No experience necessary.
Try a FREE Class!
Check out: www.dancethroughlife.ca for all the details or
contact Paula at [email protected] or 403-921-9757.
104 – 58 Ave SE – Two Blocks East of Chinook Mall
Plenty of Free Parking!
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Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12:00pm to 9:00pm
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Community Corner
Douglasdale/Glen Timbit Soccer 2011
U4 (2007-2008)
U6 (2005-2006)
U8 (2003-2004)
what we do !
“Pain Therapy Sessions”
Although our 2011 season came to a close at
the end of June, organizers are already preparing for the next season. As a
league, we are in desperate need for
2 or 3 League Organizers to begin
training over the fall. The current group
of League Organizers will be leaving after
the 2012 season and as such, it is crucial that we
find the next group to begin shadowing in order to take over
for the 2013 season.
Top 5 Reasons to keep Timbit Soccer in our community:
1. Douglasdaleglen was one of the first communities to offer
Timbit Soccer in Calgary
2. We are one of the few clubs in Calgary that offers U4
soccer – most begin at U6
3. We are one of the few non-competitive, “grassroots” clubs
left in south Calgary
4. If our field space is not renewed, it will be given to other
groups and will be nearly impossible to get it back
5. The DGCA Membership required to play provides
operating revenue for the Community Association
Douglasdale Timbit Soccer is a well organized, well run,
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thriving program with a succession plan in place – we just need
to find the successors! If you know of someone who may be
interested or would like more information, please contact
Amber at [email protected]. If we are unable to find
someone to take over this great league, Timbit Soccer
in Douglasdaleglen will likely not continue for the 2012
season.
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Imagine...
how you could shine this summer.
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through the summer
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when she goes back
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5222-130th Ave SE, Unit 374
403-264-2684
FREE Placement Test!
for pre-schoolers &
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It was one of those fine October
days free from summer’s heat
and haze but not yet gripped by
autumn chill.
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It was one of those fine October
days when the sky’s so clear you
can see the moon through the atmosphere at midday.
It was one of those fine October days
when the trees sport yellow and red instead of
everyday summer green.
It was one of those fine October days when one
draws a deep breath and is grateful to be
a resident on Earth.
~ Richard Greene
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Community Corner
Fish Creek Library - 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE
Hours:
Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday
Sunday
Telephone: Sudoku
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached
logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the
blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit,
so must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Noon – 5 p.m.
403-221-2090
Alberta Arts Days 2011 celebrates our culture, heritage,
artistic diversity, and provincial pride at the Fish Creek
library:
Easel Ease presented in partnership
with Prospect, Studio C.
Saturday, Oct 01, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00
p.m.
Constructing Fashion with local
fashion designer, Lara Presber. Sunday,
Oct 02, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Sailin’ on - the Music of the Titanic with music historian
and pianist Katarzyna Borkowska and historian Bob Pearson in
partnership with the Cantos Music Foundation.
Sunday, Oct 02, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Alex Janvier - Lines of a Trickster. Explore Janvier’s First
Nations heritage and his connection to the land through his
artwork. Please bring $5 for supplies. In partnership with the
Art Gallery of Calgary. Wednesday, Oct 05, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
at time of registration. Ages 18 and up.
Sundays, Oct 16 to Dec 18, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Spanish Conversation Club. This program is for learners
with intermediate Spanish language skills, ages 16 and up.
Mondays, Oct 17 to Dec 05, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Love@First Sight. Are you curious about online dating? Join
us.Thursday, Oct 06, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Small Business Week: Entrepreneurial Success Stories
Monday, Oct 17, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Card Creation workshop by BevKardz. Create three unique
cards to take home! Tuesday, Oct 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Eco Friendly Weddings. Learn how to “green” your wedding.
Thursday, Oct 20, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Law at Your Library. Understand the legal issues and processes
of separation and divorce in Alberta. In partnership with Calgary
Legal Guidance. Wednesday, Oct 12, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Bat Basics. Presented by the Alberta Institute for Wildlife
Conservation. Ages 7 and up. Saturday, Oct 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Single in the Suburbs. Love Dogs? Thursday, Oct 13,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
LEGO Contest. Bring your spectacular LEGO creation to the
Library and you could win a prize! Ages 6 to 17.
Saturday, Oct 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Knit One, Give One. Learn how to knit small blanket sections
that will be sewn together and donated to Blankets for Canada
in support of Canadians in need. Please bring $3 for knitting
needles. Yarn will be provided. Saturday, Oct 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Learn English at the Library (Basic). In partnership with the
YWCA of Calgary. There is a non-refundable fee of $45 payable
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One Year Later - Civic Update - Alderman Peter
Demong-Ward 14. Find out what your Alderman has been
busy doing on your behalf during this past year.
Thursday, Oct 27, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Check out the library program guides for a comprehensive
list of programs. A valid library card is required to register
for a program. For more information you can call
403-260-2620 or go online at www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
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Discover Music
Ward 12 Alderman
Shane Keating
Phone: 403-268-1698
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @CouncillorKeats
Facebook: http:www.facebook.
com/CouncillorKeating
Web: http://shangekeating.
blogspotcom/
Frisbee Fling
Last month my office held a community event
called the Frisbee Fling. Some of those
reading this article may have attended,
and for that, I thank you.
Overall the event was a success.
We were able to raise the issue of
the importance of a Community
Association and the impact it has on
the residents in the community, as well as the need for a strong
membership base.
We had hoped to cap the event off with a Guinness World
Record for the ‘most Frisbees launched simultaneously’;
however, we did fall short of that goal.
We required 854 people to break the current record, but did
not have enough in attendance to attempt that record. Instead,
we had a Plan B that would hopefully leave everyone involved
in the day with the potential of know that they contributed to a
successful Guinness World Record.
Our Plan B was to have the World’s Largest Paper Ball Fight.
There currently was not record established in the category and
with more than 100 people hurling paper balls at each other for
one minute, we unofficially set a record.
One on One Lesson’s
All Ages All Levels
GUITAR: 403-807-1877 (Blake)
PIANO or VOICE: 403-807-8708 (Andrea)
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Rick Fraser
Scarlett Francis Pet Sitting
Pattison Outdoor Advertising
Riteway Signs
McDonalds
As well, this event, just as everything that occurs within
a Community Association, the support of volunteers was
paramount to the success of the Frisbee Fling. I thank you all for
your time and effort.
All proceeds that were collected through this event were
donated back to the participating community Associations.
We are in the process, at the time of writing this article, of
accounting for the final number of what was raised. Those
funds will go back to support your volunteer run Community
Association.
New Sessions of Council
With Council gearing up and going back in to session, many
issues will be brought forward that affect you, the residents
of Ward 12. I will endeavour to keep you up to date on the
happenings in Council through this newsletter, as well as on
my blog. I encourage you to visit Shanekeating.blogspot.com
often to find out what is happening in, and outside, of Council
Chambers.
There is video on my blog of the attempt, and we are in the
process of compiling all of the required information to submit
to Guinness to have the record verified.
Some very special thanks go out to those who sponsored cash
and items to the event:
• South Point Toyota
• Canada Safeway
• Alison Redford
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Art Johnston,
MLA
Report to Constituents
Contact info: 403-215-4380
Email: [email protected]
Check for updates in following
months of your Bridges newsletter.
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ALBERTA PARKS AND PROTECTED AREAS
Things To Do
A Five Part Presentation Series
Friends of Fish Creek
October Speaker Series
Reptiles of Alberta:
Thursday, October 27 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre
Slithering Serpents, Sun-Worshiping Turtles,
and Lonely Lizards
Kris Kendell, Senior Biologist, Alberta Conservation Association
Did you know that Alberta is home to nine species of reptile,
including garter snakes, rattle snakes, the painted turtle, and
the mountain short-horned lizard? Some reptiles, like turtles,
are well-liked by society, while others, such as snakes, are
frequently misunderstood, feared, and persecuted. Learn how
reptiles maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem, how we
impact their habitats and what you can do to help conserve
these fascinating creatures.
13931 Woodpath Rd. SW, Shannon Terrace Area, West end of
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Access via 37 St. SW at 130 Ave. SW)
Registration Required. Admission is Free to Friends members
and $5.00 for non-members. To register please contact Katie at
403-238-3841 or [email protected]. Visit
www.friendsoffishcreek.org for more information.
Help Support Fish Creek Provincial Park !
Become a Member of the
Friends of Fish Creek
Our mission is to Protect, Preserve, and Enhance the Diverse
Natural and Human Heritage Found in Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Annual Membership (Oct. 1 – Sep. 30)
• Individual: $30.00
• Senior (+60): $20.00
• Family: $40.00
• Senior Family: $25.00
How to sign up:
• In Person: at the Cookhouse at the Bow Valley Ranch, Fish
Creek Provincial Park (South end of Bow Bottom Trail SE)
• On Line: www.friendsoffishcreek.org
• Email: [email protected]
• Via mail: Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park, PO BOX
2780, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M7
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
~ Unknown
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Take an armchair tour to some of Alberta’s most spectacular,
unique and interesting special places. Stunning visual images
and intriguing stories from presenters with strong ties to
these areas will provide you a glimpse of what makes them
worthy of protection. From the well known to the not so well
known, Alberta contains some of the most beautiful parks and
protected areas in the world. You’ll leave ready to pack up and
explore them yourself!
October 12th, November 9th, January 11th,
February 8th and March 14th.
at 7:00 p.m.
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre,
13931 Woodpath Rd. S.W. Shannon Terrace Area,
West end of Fish Creek Provincial Park
(Access via 37St. S.W. at 130th Avenue S.W.)
Admission is $6 per person payable at the door (cash or cheque only). To register please call 297-7927 or email [email protected]
Show Listings:
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October 12th – No presentation
November 9th – Parks of the Peace Country, with
Margot Hervieux
January 11th – Brown Lowery Provincial Park, with Peter
Spears
February 8th – David Thompson Corridor, with Graham
Thursfield
March 14th – Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, with Sue
deCaen & Roland Kirzinger
The Federation of Calgary
Communities AGM
Thursday, October 13, 2011
6:30pm to 9:00pm
McDougall Centre,
455 – 6th Street SW
Join the members of Calgary Community Associations form
across the city and elect new members to The Federation’s
Board. This meeting offers an opportunity to learn how you
can be benefiting from The Federation including our current
programs and services, as well as some upcoming events and
initiatives. The Annual Community Hero and Community
Builder Award will also be presented to two outstanding
volunteers.
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Girl Guide News
Girl Guides was off to another
great year on September 14th.
There are many exciting activities planned
for our Sparks, Brownies, Guides, and
Pathfinders. There may still be openings
in our many units, so please contact
Adette Lacerte at [email protected]
for information. We really appreciate the
Guider’s who have been able to return this
year, as well as those who couldn’t join us, and
we welcome the new and enthusiastic faces
of our new leaders.
Thank you so much for your support of our
Chocolate Mint Cookies sales. They are the greatest last minute
dessert at Christmas, along with frosty chocolate mint chip ice
cream. If you missed us on October 6th, catch us at the annual
Christmas Craft Fair at Monsignor Smith School in November
where we’ll not only have our famous cookies, but many homemade goodies as well.
227 Douglasdale Scouts
Update
The new Scouting season has started
off very well. It is great to see a
large number of youth returning and
also we have many new faces that
have recently joined. To celebrate
we just completed investing all the
newcomers to our 227 group. Welcome! Our first fundraising
bottle drive was on September24. We appreciate the
community support given each time we have one. If by chance
we missed your home or you would like to donate your bottles
before our next one, please call or email Scouter Steve. We
would be happy to come by and pick them up.
October continues to a busy time. Everyone is excited and
looking forward to new adventures, some cool stuff to learn
and of course, Fun! Beavers, Cubs & Scouts all have their first
camps scheduled during this month.
Scout’s Popcorn is available again this year. During this month
the 227 Scouts group will be out and about taking orders from
family, friends and neighbors within
the Douglasdale & Glen
area. We look forward to
your continued support in
these efforts as it provides
the funds to participate
in all the great activities for
the youth during the year. If
you have any inquires about 227
Scouts upcoming events please feel
to contact us.
Yours in Scouting, Steve Yanicki, 227 Group
Commissioner
[email protected]
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Hot Dog
Mummies
Ingredients
•1 11-ounce can of refrigerator
breadsticks
•1 12-pack of hot dogs
Instructions
For each mummy, separate one breadstick from the roll and use
kitchen shears or a knife to slice it in half lengthwise to create
two thinner strips.
Wrap one strip at a time snugly around
the hot dog. Depending on the size of
the hot dog, you may not need all of both
strips. Leave about 1/2 inch of hot dog
exposed for the face area and continue
wrapping the top of the hot dog.
Bake the mummies on a cookie sheet
at 350º for 15 to 18 minutes or until
the breadstick wrapping is golden
brown.
Remove the mummies from the oven and cool them for 5 minutes.
Add yellow mustard eyes just before serving. Makes 12 mummies
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Setting the standard in ‘Clean’ since 1998!
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A local fisherman on the Bow River.
Looks like he’s enjoying himself!
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UJAMAA GRANDMAS
BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND!
Quality
handcrafted
purses,
accessories, pet,
household and
children’s items and much, much more!
Support Grandmas helping Grandmas at a unique
Handicraft sale.
South Calgary Community Association
3130- 16 Street S.W. Calgary.
Friday, October 14, 2011, 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9:00am – 2:30 pm.
All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
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Classified Ads Work!
Contact Laura at 403-257-8345 or email:
[email protected] for details.
DGCA Members Can Receive Discounts!
ALL CANADIAN KARATE UNION Riverbend Community
Centre – Monday evenings (6:30-7:00 ages 4-6) (7:00-8:00
ages 7-adult) www.acku.org Call 403-232-0228.
ALTERATIONS & REPAIR In Riverbend! Hems, tears,
seams, buttons, zippers, relining, drapery repair, leather and
outdoor wear. Wedding and grad dress needs. Drycleaning
available. Call Deep at 403-686-4752 or 403-837-0337.
ART SHACK PAINTING & MORE
Interior, Exterior, Faux Finishes & Murals Free Estimates.
Seniors Discounts.Call Scott Pasishnek 403-616-8551.
DK2 CONTRACTING INC. Residential and commercial
renovations: plumbing, electrical, interior and exterior painting,
basements, texturing, repairs and remodelling, siding and
roofing. Call for free estimate. 403-874-6991.
Electrician: Professional Master Electrician, specializing in
Residential wiring, installation, renovations, service and repairs.
Emergency Services 24/7 Darrel (403) 888-5869
Flowerbeds a Mess!!! Call for a free estimate for a fall
cleanup. We will mulch and fertilize as well.403-251-5999.
HANDYMAN Large and small repairs & renovations.
Develop your basement, re-do your bathroom or finish your
garage. Also, booking decks & fences. Call Darcy at
403-257-5999.
HARDWOOD FLOORS - COMMITTED TO YOUR
SATISFACTION Unfinished, prefinished, engineered,
laminate flooring, new installs or repairs, exceptional
craftsmanship, free estimates!
Les at 403-399-0243 or 403-236-7991.
HELP WANTED Christopher’s Fine Dry Cleaning seeks
reliable fulltime customer service rep. &/or presser. Mon - Fri
10-4:30 $11-$12 Starting Wage. Apply in person #132, 11520
24th St SE 403-720-6989.
JAPANESE COOKING CLASSES Learn to make healthy,
easy Japanese cuisine in a relaxed and friendly way at my home
in Douglasdale. 2-4 students/class. For more details call Meyuki
at 403-973-1351.
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LOCAL EXPERIENCED DOG WALKER looking for 1-2
dogs to join my pack. Off leash only. Max group size: 5. Calgary
Humane Society Volunteer (Assist Trainer). Pet First Aid
certified. Melanie 403-279-9039.
MCKENZIE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Mac-PC
Computer repairs, data recovery, virus removal, networking,
tune-ups and upgrades. Fast, communicative, guaranteed
service for 17 yrs. Free, friendly advice! John 403-891-4848
[email protected]; pricelist www.mckenzietech.com.
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
Residential and commercial service. Renovations, gas fitting and
backflow testing. Fully licensed and insured with competitive
rates. Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938,
24 HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICE!
OB COMPUTER SERVICES LTD Home/Business,
Computer & Network Support. Hardware/software support,
upgrades, Networking (Connecting all your PCs to the Internet,
Share files and printers between all your PCs, Wireless
Networks). Over 20 Yrs. Experience. Call Claude @
403-862-2976 or Email: [email protected].
PIANO LESSONS - FOR THE FUN OF IT :) Lessons for
beginner students under a Gr.4 RC level. $15/half hour. In my
home in Douglas Glen. Availability Tues. Wed. Fri. 3-5 p.m.
403-460-8889.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT Bookkeeping, financial
statements, payroll, GST returns, corporate tax, personal tax.
Very reasonable rates. Call NB @ 403-813-5207 or email
[email protected].
PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER Require assistance with
your accounting? I may have the solution for you with 18 yrs
experience in full cycle Quickbooks. Call Diana at
403-257-2742 / 403-999-2243.
THE ELECTRICIAN YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
Fast and courteous service. Guaranteed work, great
craftsmanship. Call Carl at CV Electric 403-671-4714 for your
free estimate.
YARD CLEAN UP, RENOS, MOVE OUTS Rent a 12 yard
bin, only $325.00 GST included. Call SDF Waste Ltd.
403-369-5199 and book early. Recommended by the Better
Business Bureau.
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ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO ADVERTISE WITH MIND’S DESIGN STUDIO
Official Community Newsletter Publications (403-257-8345)
At Mind’s Design Studio, we believe that
animals play a huge role in a healthy vibrant
community. Therefore, for our October
issues, we put it out there that Mind’s Design
would give $5.00 to the Calgary Humane
Society for every new, previous or current advertiser who renewed or returned to advertise
in our Official Community Newsletters for at least 4 months. We would like to sincerely
thank the following advertisers for helping us make this initative a success!!!
Full Page Ads
• Deerfoot Carpet 403-255-5880
• Edward Jones (Rob Kergan)403-280-2399
• Horizon Veterinary Group (McKenzie Towne)
403-257-6105 & Riverbend 403-279-8747 Animal Clinics)
• Maxwell Southstar Realty Gary Miller 403-650-6718 &
Colleen Whelan 403-471-4234
• Remax (Tom Krebs) 403-256-3888
• Rocky Mountain Powerhouse 403-230-7777
1/2 Page Ads
• Flight Centre 1-855-532-3226
1/4 Page Ads
• ABC Country Restaurant 403-720-6600
1/8 Page Ads
• Ambition Performing Arts 403-649-5287
• Paws 2 Claws 403-203-1400
• Precision Accounting 587-351-0543
• Shampooch 403-726-0485
• Shelley MacLellan (Norwex) 403-279-0753
• Tahiti Tans (Douglas Woods Dr.) 403-720-2262
(Midlake Plaza) 403-256-7857
Classified Ads
• Citizen Canines 403-619-2755
• Lex Hardwood Flooring 403-236-7991
A Special Thank You as well to all of our monthly advertisers
who entrust us with part or all of their marketing and
advertising needs.
Small Business Community Advertising Ideas
These days, businesses must be seen and heard by a potential customer at least 7 to 14 times before they “Think
of YOU!” when requiring your services and/or product/s.
Rule of thumb - if one specific advertising mean is generating enough business...you’re very lucky. Statistics state
that businesses need to be in several advertising venues/
media to get the phone to start ringing. As well, if you can
manage it in this economy, at least 10% of yearly revenue
should be put aside for advertising. Realistically, it’s hard
to determine what works and what does not. However,
the following list will hopefully help your small business get
a good start. Always remember, your advertising concept
and design, as well as timing, etc. are all key to your success also. Here’s a list of relatively inexpensive advertising
ideas for you to consider within Calgary communities:
Official Community Newsletters (of course).
Besides display and classified ads, these newsletters also
often offer special advertising features showcasing
particular businesses – all powerful small business advertising opportunities. They also may
be delivered to exactly the audience you want
to reach since it’s the newsletter community
residents read first.
Direct mail. Direct mail can be very effective small business
advertising – and is much more favourably received than other
direct marketing media, such as email or telemarketing...it also
compliments the official newsletters since they are delivered right
to your prospective customers’ door as well.
Vehicle advertising. The reason you see so many vehicles
emblazoned with advertising is that it works; vehicle advertising
is very visible small business advertising. If you’re not ready for
custom graphics or a magnet quad sign that sit atop your vehicle,
go for a magnetic sign that you can take off when you want.
Bench/bus stop advertising. Looking to reach a mass audience? Then transit advertising may be the best advertising idea
for you. Contact your local transit company for information on
bench, bus and shelter advertising possibilities.
Sending promos with invoices. Little advertising ideas can
be powerful, too. If you’re sending out an invoice, why not take
the opportunity to include some small business advertising? To
draw new customers, try something such as a “bring-a-friend”
promotion.
Pg. 46 October 2011
For more advertising ideas, please go to
www.mindsdesign.ca
over the counter purchased only
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