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messages - Great News Publishing
Mid-Sun messages The Official Mid-Sun Community Association Newsletter Delivered monthly to 6,800 households Mom’s Market Saturday, April 18 9am to 12pm Details on page 15 APRIL 2015 www.midsun.org Great News Publishing Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities www.great-news.ca SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SINCE 1983 FORD • LINCOLN Alberta’s biggest inventory, your one stop for the most choice and best deals only at Calgary’s Ford Leader! Dimitri Anastasakis 403.640.7453 [email protected] 11580 - 24 Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 3K1 www.woodridgeford.com Hormones & Weight Loss Free Class April 29 @ 6:15 PM Dr. Alma Nenshi 40%OFF 2” wood or vinyl shutters 75%OFF 2” horizontal wood/fauxwood Mid-Sun Community Association 50 Midpark Rise SE Calgary, Alberta Phone 403.254.8058 | Fax 403.256.373 [email protected] | www.midsun.org LIMITED TIME OFFER. CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS ON ALL OTHER PRODUCTS Registered Chiropractor Call 403-254-5774 FREE CONSULT www.CalgaryWellness.com PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR AN EXTRA 5% OFF President’s Message 4 Mid-Sun Real Estate Update 5 Summer Programs 8-9 Mid-Sun Seniors 17 Your Community Business of the Month 23 My Babysitter List 32 Dentistry for all Generations! NEWSLETTER AD SALES Call us today! Great News Publishing Ltd. 403.720.0762 | 403.263.3044 [email protected] | www.great-news.ca Great News Publishing has been proudly serving MID-SUN for 20 years! T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 3 Your Community Events & Announcements President’s Message Devin Elkin I would like to extend my thanks to whom ever ordered the early spring weather. What a Feb and March it has been, now watch I’ve probably jinxed us into 10ft of snow to come in April. Sorry. In this month’s message I would like to take a minute to explain the differences between the Lake Associations and the Community Association. When the developer built the communities of Lake Midnapore and Lake Sundance it was their decision to have the lake associations separate from the community association. This was done in an effort to have a specific focus for each board. The primary objective for the lake boards is the day to day operations on that facility, the logistical challenges that arise running a year round park. We have seen a tremendous amount of success by both lake associations in continually adapting to new needs, challenges and family events. From the on ice curling bonspiel at Lake Sundance to the natural amphitheatre that results in a great venue for Lake Midnapore family movie night these two boards function extremely well and always have the needs and values of our community at heart. The annual dues that we pay go directly to the success of these venues exclusively. We are the Midsun Community Association a board that represents the 17,000 residents of our two communities. We are the communication avenue between you the No job too small, 403-399-1918 4 Make a list and give me a call! residents and the city/province. We work very closely with civic and provincial politicians to ensure that your concerns are heard, addressed and if possible fixed. As it relates to the lakes one might say that we have nothing to do with the lake boards but I would be the first to tell you that is far from true! During time that I have been part of the Midsun CA I have seen tremendous improvements between the CA and the Lake boards, after all our goals are very much the same. To continue to put the residents first by offering world class facilities and community events that forge relationships and bring families closer together. We have introduced new programs through the efforts of our rec programmer and been able to partner with Lake Midnapore in hosting them there. Yoga on the beach, fly fishing, tennis lessons and I see nothing but more amazing activities in the future. We also plan to see if there is potential in mirroring these at the Lake in Sundance in the future. This only increases the profile of our community and makes the desirability factor high, increasing our property values at the same time. I have amazing respect for each lake association and the staff that run these spaces, they work tirelessly and do a great job. Your lake card gets you access into each lake year round, so what does a Midsun Community membership get you? Great question, once it was something that was a key driver in our funding but now with so many programs being offered we are fortunately less dependent on the revenue from memberships and more concerned on the value of having one. So arriving in your mailboxes at the end of May will be your NEW FREE community membership. So from now until it arrives we will be outlining the partnerships that are being offered by local business and how they are contributing to the Community Business Partnership Programs and what special discounts/offerings you will get when you show your community membership card. Also what discounts will be offered when you enroll in one of the Midsun Community Centres programs and overall how we plan on using this campaign to increase and foster a better community. We are living in a community that has amazing representation, you have three boards that all function to provide community, foster relationships and strive to make this the best place to call home. I am proud to be part of this and look forward to the success and milestones we will achieve in the future. Loving where I live, Devin APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities MidSun Real Estate Update Community Association Mid-Sun Community Association Last 12 Months MIDNAPORE MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update First Aid Average Asking Price Average Sold Price February 2015 $488,833 $477,500 January 2015 $397,200 $385,000 December 2014 $362,500 $362,500 November 2014 $401,299 $395,666 October 2014 $394,540 $385,880 September 2014 $397,910 $390,980 August 2014 $374,287 $369,940 July 2014 $669,433 $634,940 Re-Certification Standard First Aid with CPR April 18th - 9am to 5pm $80 June 2014 $479,057 $475,678 Register online www.midsun.org or call 403-256-3736 May 2014 $425,396 $424,096 April 2014 $439,500 $436,416 March 2014 $407,800 $407,180 Last 12 Months SUNDANCE MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update Full Course Standard First Aid with CPR April 18th and 19th - 9am to 5pm $100 Canadian Pizza Unlimited & fritoU ChiCken 45 Sunmills dr. Se | 403 873 5151 Average Asking Price Average Sold Price February 2015 $562,900 $546,250 January 2015 $605,900 $596,975 December 2014 $467,250 $455,666 November 2014 $529,697 $523,812 October 2014 $522,730 $514,670 September 2014 $665,854 $647,791 August 2014 $550,854 $539,050 July 2014 $506,228 $497,164 pick up speciAl June 2014 $512,605 $504,000 14” Large Pizza $13.99 May 2014 $537,199 $529,787 16” Extra Large Pizza $15.99 April 2014 $491,945 $490,327 March 2014 $465,559 $462,581 To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit midnapore.great-news.ca or sundance.great-news.ca Chicken Sandwich Combo $8.99 Chicken Wrap Combo $8.29 6 pieces Chicken Meal $17.99 AlwAys Free Toppings Two Medium Pizzas $31.99 Two Large Pizzas $35.99 Two Extra Large $41.99 SideS: Poutine, Chicken Tao, Samosas, Fries, Onion Rings, Cheessy Bread, Tasty Bread, Chicken Wings, Salad, Chicken Salad Call For Pick Up or Delivery at 403 873 5151 For full menu visit www.Canadianpizzaunlimited.com T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 5 MID-SUN COMMUNITY CENTRE Come Be A Part Of Things At Mid-Sun Mid-Sun Community Association Memberships Benefits of Membership/ Why become a Member? Memberships defray the costs of running the Community Centre and providing Recreational/ Instructional Programming for residents of all ages Membership offers a discount to residents when registering for programs Memberships allow us to publish our monthly newsletter, the Mid-Sun Messages, that goes out to every household free of charge and provides valuable community related information Membership gives you an important voice within the Community Association Board and therefore to various levels of government Membership is only $20 a year per household - a great value for your dollar! Community memberships can be purchased at the Mid-Sun Community Centre, and are available to residents of Midnapore and Sundance only Memberships are valid from June 1st to May 31st of each year HELP YOURSELF - HELP YOUR COMMUNITY MESSAGES FROM THE BOARD Are you concerned about increasing traffic and speed issues along We are looking to build our Volunteer Base There are plenty of opportunities to be included in upcoming events. We are looking for people to participate in event planning and to contribute time to events such as the Stampede Breakfast, Community Clean Up, Taste of MidSun, and a host of other unique happenings in our community. Sun Valley Blvd? Add your email to be alerted as Volunteer Opportunities come available by sending a note to [email protected] The MidSun Traffic Safety Task Force has been established to work with the City of Calgary and our community to improve safety along this busy road. Please feel free to send your Sun Valley Blvd traffic concerns or suggestions to: [email protected] Mid-Sun Business Members We thank the following businesses for their ongoing support of the Mid-Sun Community Association. Please Support Your Local Businesses. •Impact Orthodontics •Renfrew Educational Services / Sundance Centre •Sundance Animal Hospital •Great News Publishing Ready to increase your home’s curb appeal? Check out our new look! Visit www.midsun.org Want a quick way to find out what’s going on in Midnapore and Sundance? Check out our Facebook page for the most up to date info on community based sports groups, businesses, and local activities. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/pages/ Mid-Sun-Community-Association/293529344109836 To join this list, please email [email protected] Whether you need a border between your grass and existing garden or thinking of creating a new garden Kilbo can help. With a variety of colors, stamps and profiles, landscape curbing is a cost effective and practical solution to residential and commercial properties. It will beautify your landscape and add value to your property. It will not rust, rot or shift, and there are no seams for weeds to grow through. Need your concrete re-sealed? Kilbo can also re-seal existing curb, driveways, and walkways to bring back that brand new look. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @midsuncommunity 6 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Free Estimates 403-875-8463 T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 7 Mid-Sun Summer Day Camps 2015 Registration Now Open! Camp Runs 9:00am-4:00pm*FREE Pre and Post Care! Early Early bird bird online online regatiistron begins begins February February 28th 28th and and in-house in-house registration registration March March 3rd 3rd 3rd Early birdregatiistron online regatiistron begins February 28th and in-house in-house registration March Early bird online regatiistron begins February 28th and registration March 3rd Come Come visit 50254 50 Midpark Midpark Rise Rise SE SE or or call: call: 403 254254 8058 8058 Come visit 50 Midpark Rise SE or visit call: 403 8058 Pre Care:8058 7:00am-9:00am Post Care: 4:00pm-6:00pm Come visit 50 Midpark Midpark Rise SE or403 call: 403 254 Come visit 50 Rise SE or call: 403 254 8058 Runs Runs 9:00am-4:00pm*FREE 9:00am-4:00pm*FREE PrePre and and Post Post Care! Care! PreCare! Pre Care: Care: 7:00am-9:00am 7:00am-9:00am Post Post Care: Care: 4:00pm-6:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm Camp Camp Runs 9:00am-4:00pm*FREE 9:00am-4:00pm*FREE Pre and Post Pre Care: 7:00am-9:00am Post Care: 4:00pm-6:00pm Camp Runs Pre and Post Care! Pre Care: 7:00am-9:00am Post Care: 4:00pm-6:00pm Camp FullFull DayDay Camps Camps Ages Ages 3-53-5 Full Day Camps Ages 3-5 3-5 Full Day Camps Ages Racquet Racquet Camp Camp (June (June 29-July 29-July 3) 3) Ages Ages 6-12 6-12 Ages 6-12 6-12 Ages Week Week 7 (Aug 7Week (Aug 10-14) 10-14) $215.00$215.00 (Aug 10-14) 10-14) $215.00 Week 77 (Aug $215.00 Field Field Trip:Trip: Sleepover Sleepover & Theatre & Theatre Field Trip: Sleepover & Theatre Field Sleepover & Theatre Racquet Camp Camp (June 29-July 29-July 3) 3) Week Week 1 (June 1Week (June 29-July 3) 29-July 3) $200.00 Optional Optional add add on:Trip: on: Boy’s Boy’s Option $50.00 $50.00 Racquet (June Week Week A (July AWeek (July 6-10) $190.00 $190.00$190.00 129-July (June 3) $200.00$200.00 $200.00 Optional add on:Option Boy’s$50.00 Option Ages Ages 6-126-12 $195.00 $195.00 A6-10) (July 6-10) 6-10) Week 1 (June 29-July 3) Optional add on: Boy’s Option $50.00 Ages 6-12 $195.00 Field Field Trip: Trip: Telus Telus Spark Spark Science Science Centre Centre Week A (July $190.00 Ages 6-12 JulyJuly Space Space AgeAge Field Trip: Trip: Telus TelusstSpark Spark Science Centre Centre *no *no camp camp Wednesday, Wednesday, 1st 1st July 1st$195.00 st st Space Age Age Field Science *no camp Wednesday, *no *no camp camp Wednesday, Wednesday, July July 1 1 st Space Week Week 8 (Aug 8Week (Aug 17-21) 17-21) $200.00$200.00 *no camp Wednesday, July 1 *no camp camp Wednesday, Wednesday, July July 11st (Aug 17-21) 17-21)$200.00 *no Optional Optional add add on: on: Dodgeball Dodgeball $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Week 88Corn (Aug $200.00 Field Field Trip: Trip: Calgary Calgary Corn Maze Maze Optional add on: Dodgeball Week Week B (July BWeek (July 13-17) 13-17) $190.00 $190.00 Kuisine Kuisine forKuisine for Kids Kidsfor Kids (July (July 6-10) 6-10) Field Trip: Trip: Calgary Calgary Corn Corn Maze Maze Optional add on: Dodgeball $50.00 B (July 13-17) $190.00 (July 6-10) Field Week B (July 13-17) $190.00 Optional Optional add add on: on: Soccer Soccer $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Kuisine for Kids$195.00 (July 6-10) Musical Madness Musical Madness Ages Ages 9-129-12 $195.00 Optional add on: Soccer Soccer Musical Madness Ages 9-12 9-12 $195.00 Week Optional add on: $50.00 Week 2 (July 2Week (July 6-10) 6-10) $200.00 $200.00$200.00 Musical Madness Ages $195.00 2 (July 6-10) Week 2Zoo (July 6-10) $200.00 Field Field Trip:Trip: Calgary Calgary Zoo Week Week 9 (Aug 9Week (Aug 24-28) 24-28) $200.00$200.00 Field Trip: Trip: Calgary Calgary Zoo Zoo Week Week C (July CWeek (July 20-24) $190.00 $190.00$190.00 Baton, Baton, Dance Dance & Acro & Acro & (July (July 6-10) 6-10) (Aug 24-28) 24-28) $200.00 Field C20-24) (July 20-24) 20-24) Baton, Dance Acro (July 6-10) 6-10)Optional Week 99 (Aug $200.00 Optional add add on: on: Plan Plan it, on: build it, build it, try it, itbuild try it it, try it Field Field Trip: Trip: Shakers Shakers Family Family Fun Fun Centre Centre Week C (July $190.00 Baton, Dance & Acro (July Optional add Plan it, Ages Ages 6-126-12 $195.00 $195.00 Around Around the the World World in 5inDays 5 Days Field Trip: Shakers Family Fun Centre Optional add on: Plan it,$50.00 build it, try it Ages 6-12 6-12 $195.00 Field Shakers Family Fun Centre $50.00 Optional Optional add add on:Trip: on: Bike Bike Adventure Adventure $50.00 $50.00 Ages $195.00 $50.00 Optional add on: Bike Adventure Adventure $50.00 $50.00 Optional add on: Bike $50.00 *must *must provide provide bikeprovide bike andand helmet helmet Martial Martial Arts Arts (July (July 13-17) 13-17) *must bike and helmet Week Week D (July DWeek (July 27-31) 27-31) $190.00 $190.00 Martial Arts Arts (July 13-17) 13-17) *must provide bike and helmet D (July (July 27-31) 27-31) $190.00 Week Week 3 (July 3Week (July 13-17) $200.00$200.00 Martial (July Week D $190.00 Ages Ages 6-126-12 $195.00 $195.00 313-17) (July 13-17) 13-17) $200.00 Dino Dino Days Days Ages 6-12 $195.00 Week 3 (July $200.00 Dino Days Field Trip:Trip: Heritage Heritage Park Park Park Ages 6-12 $195.00 Field Dino Days Field Trip: Heritage Field Trip: Heritage Park Optional Optional add add on: on: Leadership Leadership $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Sportastic Sportastic (July (July 27-31) 27-31) Optional add add on: on: Leadership Leadership Week Week E (Aug EWeek (Aug 4-7)E 4-7) $190.00 $190.00 Sportastic (July 27-31) Optional $50.00 (Aug 4-7) $190.00 Sportastic (July 27-31) Week E (Aug 4-7) $190.00 Ages Ages 9-129-12 $195.00 $195.00$195.00 Ages Ages 6-12 6-12 Farm Farm Friends Friends Ages 9-12 Ages 6-12 6-12 Farm Friends Friends Week Week 4 (July 4 (July 20-24) 20-24) $215.00 $215.00 Ages 9-12 $195.00 Ages Farm Week 4 (July 20-24) $215.00 *no *no camp camp Monday, Monday, August August 3rd 3rd Week 4 (July $215.00 Week Week 3: (July 3: (July 13-17) $195.00 $195.00$195.00 *no camp camp Monday, Monday, August August 3rd 3rd Field Field Trip:Trip: Sleepover Sleepover & Lloyd’s &20-24) Lloyd’s Roller Roller RinkRink Week 3:13-17) (July 13-17) 13-17) *no Cooking Cooking inCooking the in the KidKid Zone Zone (Aug (Aug 4-7)4-7) Field Trip: Sleepover Sleepover & Lloyd’s Lloyd’s Roller Rink Rink Week 3: (July $195.00 in the Kid Zone (Aug 4-7) Field Trip: & Roller Top Top 40 Pop 40 Pop Hits Hits Optional add add on: on: Girl’s Girl’s Option Option $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Cooking in the Kid Zone (Aug 4-7) Optional Top 40 40 Pop Pop Hits Hits Ages Ages 6-8 6-8 $195.00 $195.00 Optional add on: Girl’s Option Week Week F (Aug FWeek (Aug 10-14) 10-14) $190.00 $190.00 Top Ages 6-8 $195.00 Optional add on: Girl’s Option $50.00 (Aug 10-14) 10-14) $190.00 Ages 6-8August $195.00 Week FF (Aug $190.00 *no *no camp camp Monday, Monday, August 3rd August 3rd MiniMini Athletes Athletes *no camp Monday, 3rd Mini Athletes *no camp Monday, August 3rd 5: (July 5: (July 27-31) $195.00 $195.00$195.00 Week Week Week Week 5 (July 5Week (July 27-31) 27-31) $200.00$200.00 Mini Athletes 5:27-31) July 27-31) 27-31) Week (July 27-31) 27-31) $200.00 5: ((July $195.00 Week Week 55Museum (July $200.00 Field Field Trip:Trip: Military Military Museum Disney’s Disney’s Greatest Greatest Hits Hits Art Art Extravaganza Extravaganza (Aug (Aug 17-21) 17-21) Field Trip: Trip: Military Military Museum Museum Disney’s Greatest Hits Week Week G G (Aug (Aug 17-21) 17-21) $190.00 $190.00 Art Extravaganza (Aug 17-21) Field Disney’s Greatest Hits Week G G (Aug (Aug 17-21) 17-21) $190.00 Art Extravaganza (Aug 17-21)Optional Optional add add on: on: Basketball Basketball $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Ages Ages 6-126-12 $195.00 $195.00 Week $190.00 Optional add on: Basketball Basketball Wacky Water Week Wacky Water Week Ages 6-12 6-12 $195.00 Optional add on: $50.00 Wacky Water Week Ages $195.00 Week Week 8: (Aug 8: (Aug 17-21) $195.00 $195.00$195.00 Wacky Water Week Week 8:17-21) Aug 17-21) 17-21) Week 8: ((Aug $195.00 Week Week 6 (Aug 6 (Aug 4-7)6 4-7) $200.00 $200.00$200.00 Baton, Baton, Dance Dance & Acro & Acro (Aug (Aug 24-28) 24-28) Best Best of Broadway of Broadway Week (Aug 4-7) Week H (Aug 24-28) $190.00 Week HWeek (Aug 24-28) $190.00$190.00 Baton, Dance Dance & & Acro Acro (Aug (Aug 24-28) 24-28) Best of of Broadway Broadway Week 6 (Aug 4-7) $200.00 H (Aug 24-28) Baton, Best Field Field Trip: Trip: Calaway Calaway Park Park Ages Ages 6-126-12 $195.00 $195.00$195.00 Week H (Aug 24-28) $190.00 Field Trip: Trip: Calaway Calaway Park Park Crazy Crazy Critters Critters Ages 6-12 6-12 Field Crazy Critters Critters Ages $195.00 *no *no camp camp Monday, Monday, August August 3rd 3rd Crazy ForFor more more information, information, visit: visit: visit: *no camp camp Monday, Monday, August August 3rd 3rd For more information, *no For more information, visit: Optional Optional add add on: on: Floor Floor Hockey Hockey $50.00 $50.00 Sportragous Sportragous (Aug (Aug 24-28) 24-28) Optional add add on: on: Floor Floor Hockey Hockey $50.00 $50.00 Sportragous (Aug 24-28) 24-28) www.midsun.org www.midsun.org Optional *Children *Children must must be toilet be toilet trained trained Sportragous (Aug www.midsun.org Ages 6-8 6-8 $195.00 $195.00$195.00 *Children must must be be toilet toilet trained trained Ages www.midsun.org Ages 6-8 6-8 *Children Ages $195.00 Around the the World World in in 55 Days Days Around 8 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 9 MID-SUN COMMUNITY CENTRE MID-SUN OUT OF SCHOOL CARE The Mid-Sun Out of School Care Program is based on the philosophy that all children will have a well supervised, safe and secure environment which encourages the development of self-esteem, self-sufficiency, self-discipline and cooperation. Our environment is set up with a variety of centres that allow children to initiate, decide and follow through on their choice of activity. The staff at Mid-Sun Out of School Care are loving, knowledgeable and have a genuine interest in caring for children. Together with the parents our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for the children. Full-Time/ Time Month Kindergarten 7:00am-6:00pm $680 Before Care 7:00am-9:00am $115 After Care 2:50pm-6:00pm $310 Before/After Care $425 Mid-Sun Community Centre 50 Midpark Rise SE 403-254-8058 Ext. 229 email: [email protected] Check Out our Facility and Rates The Mid-Sun Community Centre offers a wide range of rooms available for rental Are you planning a Birthday Party or Sports Tournament? Need a space to practice for your dance recital? We can help! Current Members of the Mid-Sun Community Association receive 10% off all rentals. Inquire Today! Facility Fees Room Regular Rates Full Gym $80.00/hr Half Gym $50.00/hr Meeting Room $50.00/hr Midnapore Studio $50.00/hr Sundance Studio $45.00/hr * All rates include GST For more information about rates and availability contact the Mid-Sun Community Centre 50 Midpark Rise SE, Calgary, AB T2X 1L7 403-254-8058 or [email protected] WINDOW CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING DECKS & FENCES LANDSCAPING 403.265.4769 yardbusterslandscaping.com Summer Dance Camps July 6-9 | July 13-16 | August 17-20 www.devotiondanceworks.com 10 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities “To better reach and serve the communities of Midnapore and Sundance” Community associations are a way for neighbours to work together on mutual goals and provide support to the areas we live in. For over 25 years, the Mid-Sun Community Association has been dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities of Midnapore and Sundance. Through the work of the Mid-Sun Board of Directors and the staff at the Mid-Sun Community Centre, the association provides a broad array of community services: •Community Events: Mom’s Market- Used Toy and Clothing Sale /Small Business Showcase, Community Clean-Up, Taste of Mid-Sun •Access to government: Community concerns regularly discussed with representatives from Municipal and Provincial Government •Development Concerns Addressed: Home businesses, infill construction, area redevelopment, municipal and commercial development •Traffic Committee: lobbied for pedestrian lights on Sun Valley Boulevard, addressed concerns regarding Stoney and Macleod Trail interchange, applied for additional Sundance entrance sign along Sun Valley Boulevard •Community programs: Mid-Sun Community Garden, Little Library, Future Mid-Sun Skate Park •Community Centre Operations and Programming: Recreation Programs for all; Seniors Programs; Out-ofSchool Care and Preschool; and more! •Residential Communication: “Mid-Sun Messages” newsletter, Website, Facebook and Twitter •Membership discounts for recreational programming at Mid-Sun Community Centre •Discount on programming at Trico Centre The Mid-Sun Community Associations current goals include working to further engage the community, improving the programming and facilities at the Mid-Sun Community Centre, moving forward with the goals of the traffic committee, and increasing the usage of our community garden. We would love for you to join us. Joining your community association is a great way to gain experience in a wide variety of areas, such as project management, event planning, fundraising, board etiquette, city planning, facility management and leadership. Let us know if you would like to help out in any of the areas discussed above, or another that concerns or interests you. The current cost for a yearly membership is $20 (watch for new membership info next month!). Board of Director meetings are held once a month, September through June. All are welcome. Please see http://www. midsun.org/next-board-meeting/ for meeting schedule, or contact us for more information •Phone: 403-254-8058 •E-mail:[email protected] •Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mid-SunCommunity-Association/293529344109836 •Twitter @MidSunCommunity Stay tuned to your Mid-Sun Messages for a membership announcement in June 2015 T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 11 V iew the Mid-Sun Messages online at www.midsun.org Casino MID-SUN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Apr.9/10, 2015 Deerfoot Inn Casino Shifts Day: 11am-7:30pm Evening: 6:30 pm-3:30am Count Room: 10:30pm-3:30am If you can give us a shift please call Rose-Marie: 403-256-7306 or email [email protected] 12 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 1 3 COMMUNITY GARDEN NEWS Breaking News From The Garden! Spring has arrived and the Mid Sun Community Garden is planning the registration process for the 2015 gardening season. Traditionally previous gardeners (2014) are given a deadline to renew their membership, and we will continue this tradition. The 2015 Deadline will be set at April 12. By the time you read this you will have received your registration forms and instructions, by email so if you have not responded this will be your FINAL reminder. The reason for the early registration is because we have received several requests from new gardeners, and would like to respond to their requests in a timely manner. Another reason is we will also have several projects and would like to have gardeners volunteer early. Please note that The Mid Sun Community Association has been invited by Lowes Hardware into their Hero’s Program and the Garden needs to get behind this project with as many eager volunteers as possible. In 2014 we received almost $1000 in Garden and Community Centre tools and equipment and Plans for the 2015 Hero’ grant have already started. PLUMBER PLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs Small Company Low Overhead, Great Rates Sewer and Drain Cleaning Free Estimates & Advice Hot Water Tank Specials Call Bob: 403.257.3465 / 403.461.3490 14 SUNDANCE LAKE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION LTD. LAKE FACILITIES Sundance Lake Residents Association Ltd. 63 Suncrest Way SE Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1T9 Lake Hours: Normal Hours: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Facility Bookings: To book the Cookshack, Sundance Room or Meeting Rooms contact Terri Phone Lake Office: 403-256-4728 Fax Lake Office: 403-256-9677 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lakesundance.org Mom’s Market Small businesses and Used Toy and Clothing Saturday, April 18 9am to 12pm FREE Admission! Easter Egg Hunt April 4, 2015 The Easter Bunny will be at Lake Sundance on Saturday, April 4th for our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Egg Hunt will start at 11am sharp, and will be followed by activities until 12:30pm. Children will need to bring their own Easter baskets for the Egg Hunt. This event is limited to kids aged 1-10 and tickets are $3 per member child. Tickets will be available for purchase through the lake office starting March 2nd. Tickets must be purchased in advance and only a limited number of tickets will be available. Initially, members will only be able to purchase tickets for their own children. If tickets are still available as of March 9th, then members will be able to purchase up to 4 guest tickets, at a cost of $5/guest child. Registration forms will be available at the office or on our website at www.lakesundance.org. Wristbands and event details will be provided at the time of registration. The Easter Bunny is looking forward to seeing you there! APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 50 Midpark Rise SE Arbonne • Avon • Scentsy • South Hill Lockets and Charms • Baby Appeal Co • Victorian Epicure • Taskopia • Squirrelybird Photography • Thirty-One Gifts Table registrations in-house only. (limited availability) Small business $25 per table Used Toy and Clothing $10 per table T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 1 5 MID-SUN SENIORS Methods of Registration Online Registration www.midsun.org •Create an account Online to Register for Recreation Programs and Day Camps •Pay with Visa or MasterCard Park your kids in the great outdoors Kids will experience a week-long adventure of the natural world through exploration, art and games with The City of Calgary Parks camps. Summer sessions available for ages 4–12. Visit calgary.ca/parksguide or call 403-268-3800 (option 1). 16 2014-2561 2015-0037 calgary.ca/parksguide Phone-In Registration 403-254-8058 •Pay with Visa or MasterCard In person Registration at 50 Midpark Rise SE •Pay by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or debit. M: Mid-Sun Community Association members NM: Non-members Notes on Registration: •Payment is due at the time of registration. •Confirmation of registration only with payment. •Register early to ensure your place in the program of your choice. •Requests to transfer or withdraw from a program will be accommodated for medical reasons only. •Withdrawal from programs will be issued a full refund if they are accompanied by a note from a medical professional. Withdrawal from programs before program registration closure date will be issued a refund or credit MINUS a $25 administration fee. Withdrawal from programs after program registration closure date will result in NO REFUND. •NSF cheques are subject to an administration fee of $20. Note on Programs: •For safety and program quality reasons, please do not bring unregistered siblings to programs. •All children participating in unparented programs must be potty trained. •Participants must be the minimum age at the time of the program in order to register. Program Cancellation Policy Mid-Sun reserves the right to cancel any recreation program with insufficient registration. Full refunds will be given or you can transfer to another program (space permitting). APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Mid-Sun Seniors Events Zumba Gold® Thursday April 9th – 1pm to 2pm Perfect for older adults who are looking for a fun Latin inspired class incorporating easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography at a lower intensity. No experience necessary. Technology for seniors Thursday April 16th – 1pm to 2pm Are you looking to learn new computer skills? Basic computer skills, email or even Facebook our tech guru will be happy to help. Get your garden spring ready. Thursday April 23rd – 1pm-2pm Tips and tricks to get your garden ready. Book Club Thursday April 30th – 1pm to 2pm The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway. Fabulous 50’s A New spring schedule for 2015 starting March 15. Financial Planning Speaker Barry DeRosier – BMO Speaker H&R BlockApril 1, 2015 Community Safety and Current Issues Constable La Grange, Calgary City Police 6 May 2015 Current Issues from City Hall The Old Man and the Sea is the story of an epic struggle between an old, seasoned fisherman and the greatest catch of his life. Blair Cunningham – Assistant to Councillor Peter Demong, Ward 14 Join us as we discuss the themes, plot and characters in this short novel. All sessions are the first Wednesday of each month – 2-4 pm at Midnapore Community Centre. Free tea, coffee and cookies at all MidSun senior events. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the ceremony known as afternoon tea’ - Henry James For more information please contact Hayley – [email protected] or call 403-254-0288 See you and your friends there. For further information call 403-256-3232. T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 1 7 Payment in CASH, must also be made prior to the cut off date and time. You may also pre-order your boxes, as far in advance as the dates provided, but payments must be made by each monthly cut-off date. PROGRESSIVE DENTAL Picking up your Good Food Box Your order will be delivered to Mid-Sun Community Center after 12:00pm on the noted delivery date. MidSun Community Center staff will notify you by EMAIL once the delivery has been made, and is available for pick up. Check in at the admin office to sign off your pickup, and the staff will take you to your box. The order MUST be picked up by 9pm that night or it will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank. General Dentists Dr. Robert Phan Dr. Justin Palmer Dr. Hans Meyer Veneers Family Power Whitening The Good Food Box Mission Sedation Invisible Braces We welcome all new patients to visit one of our 2 locations. Sundance (behind Centennial High School) 47 Sunpark Dr SE 403-256-6666 [email protected] 18 Mckenzie Towne www.pppd.ca (in front of the Keg) 618 4600 130th Ave SE 403-264-6909 [email protected] APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Box Options Small Box Medium Box Large Box $20, 20-25lbs of fruits and vegetables $25, 30-35lbs of fruits and vegetables $30, 40-45lbs of fruits and vegetables Each box contains the same mixture of food, but will change with each delivery. The Good Food Box makes top-quality, fresh food available in a way that does not stigmatize people, fosters community development and promotes healthy eating. Available to people with all financial means. What is the Good Food Box? The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program under the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a very low cost. The Good Food Box is a hands-up program as opposed to hands-out. We offer all Calgarians’ sustainable access to nutritious food to ensure that no one has to go hungry. The boxes are put together and delivered by dedicated volunteers who along with The Community Kitchen desire to see individuals and families accessing affordable nutritious food. How Does the Good Food Box Operate? The GFB operates by buying fresh, top quality produce directly from farmers and from wholesale clubs. The food is bought in bulk and dropped off at their warehouse. Their volunteers then divide up the produce into portions and put the Good Food boxes together. The boxes contain the maximum produce possible in them for the price. How to Order a Good Food Box When a member of the community wants to order a Good Food Box, they must call (403-254-8058), email ([email protected]) or drop in to the community center, in advance of the cut-off date and time as listed. Payment in CASH only. Orders must be in by noon. Months Order By Pick up Date April Tuesday 14th Friday 24th May Tuesday 19th Friday 29th June Tuesday 9th Friday 19th July NA NA August NA NA September Tuesday 15th Friday 25th October Tuesday 13th Friday 23rd November Tuesday 17th Friday 27th December NA NA “When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’” – Sydney Harris T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 1 9 eryl Burke Champion h the Stars You no longer for need Waiting an invitation. a reason to go dancing? SHAWNESSY CALGARY 333 Shawville Blvd. SE, T2Y 4H3 You no longer PUBLIC 403-221-2072 • calgarylibrary.ca LIBRARY need an invitation. Mon-Thur - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm • Fri & Sat - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sun (mid-Sept to mid-May) - noon – 5:00 pm ESL Teen Talk Tuesdays, April 21 – May 19; 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Socialize in a fun and interactive way while meeting other people your age! You don’t have to be an ESL student! Teens and tweens can practice their English language skills and enjoy a variety of fun activities at the Library! ESL Coffee And Conversation Wednesdays, April 1 – April 29; 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Practice your English speaking and listening skills in an informal drop-in setting. Coffee is provided. No registration required. Rainbow Loom Club Saturday April 11; 2•p.m. – 3 p.m. jazzercise.com (800)FIT-IS-IT Join other crafty kids for some Rainbow Loom fun. jazzercise.com • (800)FIT-IS-IT Waiting for a reason for a reason toWaiting go dancing? to go You nodancing? longer need You an invitation. no longer need an invitation. Take the first steps to a new body RegisTRaTion is ongoing (Please bring your own supplies). Ages 7 to 12. No registration required. Tax Clinic At Your Library Tuesday April 14; 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. April 17; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Drop-in for free, one-on-one help with your tax return. First-come, first-served. In partnership with the United Way of Calgary and Area. Please note that there is an eligibility requirement based on income. No registration required. Welcome To Canada: Parenting Your Children In A Dual Culture In Canada (Tagalog) Registration begins April 20 Saturday June 13; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for an interactive session regarding raising children in a cross-cultural environment and parenting resources in Canada. In partnership with the Calgary Bridge Foundation, In School Settlement Program. Register by calling 403-999-3880 (Tagalog) or 403-777-6074 (English). Startsmart: Money For Your Kids’ Education Registration begins April 20 Tuesday June 16; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and get up to $1,000 for free from the government for your child’s future education. Presented by Momentum. To register, call 403-260-2620. Supremely Skunks Registration beings April 20 Saturday June 20; 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Do we really need to fear skunks? This beneficial species is poorly understood. Join the Alberta Institute of Wildlife Conservation to find out why skunks really are a great wild neighbour. Ages 7 to 12. To register, call 403-260-2620. Sundance Elementary Welcome back from Spring Vacation! Students at Sundance Elementary continue to have great experiences both in and out of school. In keeping with the year’s task design lens entitled “Beyond the School,” look for the following events this month: March 30-April 3 April 2 April 8 April 13-17 April 17 Outdoor School for Grade 5 and 6 French immersion Grade 1 classes visit Fort Calgary French immersion Grades 2, 3, and 4 attend Aggie Days Quest Theatre in residence Join us for the culmination performance with Quest Theatre Additional dates to remember: April 6 Non-Instructional Day (school closed for students) April 9 School Council and Sundance Parent Association meetings, all are welcome 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm April 21 Sundog Snack April 22 Canadian Parents for French presentation 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Annual Meeting to follow april Moon C alendar Full Moon April 4 Last Quarter April 11 New Moon April 18 First Quarter April 25 Unit 140 70 Shawville Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z3 Shawnessy April 8 Grand Opening: 20% OFF for ALL services in April 2015 Citizenship And Civic Participation Class Registration begins April 20 Saturday June 27; 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Learn about Canada with the purpose of preparing yourself for the Citizenship Exam. In partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary. To register, call 403-2602620. jazzercise.com • (800)FIT-IS-IT French immersion Grade 2 students venture to the zoo Soccer instruction French immersion Grade 3/4 visit Ralph Klein Park Diana Davis presentation 403-254-8330 a. b. c. Mid Sun Community Centre Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am April 14 April 20-24 April 27 and 28 April 30 Provide superior service value with newly renovated Salon and new owner Commit to provide best services with top notch technicians Follow very strict health and hygienic standards CALL 403-254-8330 jazzercise.com • (800)FIT-IS-IT 20 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 2 1 Team Palmer is busy selling Midnapore & Sundance! Ken Jason Tannis REAL ESTATE INFORMATION - FREE REAL ESTATE SERVICE - PRICELESS! Lake Midnapore Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE STYLE HIGH LOW AVG. AVG DOM TOTAL 2 STOREY / 2 SPLIT 595,000 595,000 595,000 51 1 BUNGALOW 450,000 387,500 418,750 85 2 3 & 4 LEVEL SPLITS 430,000 430,000 430,000 84 1 ATTACHED 340,000 340,000 340,000 52 1 CONDO 319,000 235,000 277,000 36 2 BI-LEVEL Lake Sundance Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE STYLE HIGH LOW AVG. AVG DOM TOTAL 2 STOREY / 2 SPLIT 853,000 445,000 609,490 46 10 BUNGALOW 849,900 459,900 602,718 44 2 3 & 4 LEVEL SPLITS 413,000 413,000 413,000 34 1 BI-LEVEL 460,000 375,000 411,667 32 3 357,700 357,700 357,700 12 1 ATTACHED CONDO What is my House Worth? YOUR HOUSE IS REALLY WORTH? www.midsun.info or call Team Palmer at 403-256-3888 Remember Nobody Sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX 22 your Community inFo Please Visit www.midsun.info WANT TO KNOW WHAT FREE over the Internet Evaluation Landan Real Estate #102, 279 Midpark Way SE Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2 For all ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK!!! 403-256-3888 Chairman’s Club Lifetime Achievement Award www.midsun.info [email protected] APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities The Barking Lot Mid-Sun Community A bout us: The Barking Lot is has been a reputable professional grooming salon and all natural pet health and supply store in south Calgary for nearly 40 years. We are a dedicated and dynamic group of friends and family, providing exceptional grooming services, products, and customer service. Our groomers are skilled in professional grooming techniques and use specialized, top-quality products and equipment to make your pet’s grooming appointment a safe and comfortable experience. We understand the particular grooming and styling needs of all breeds, and can advise you on home grooming maintenance as well as seasonal grooming needs. We also offer some of the healthiest foods available on the market, as well supplements, toys, accessories etc. We consider ourselves a unique specialty store caring for your animal companions. find a food that both agrees with your dog and/or cat and is appetizing rather than just making a sale. We are firm believers that there is no single ‘best’ food on the market, and that every cat and dog does a little bit different on each formula. We also encourage customers to switch foods occasionally if possible (with the exception of allergies or other underlying health issues). It’s incredibly healthy and helpful to introduce different proteins, fruits, vegetables, legumes and vitamins and minerals into a dog or cat’s diet. Switching foods is one way we can help build an overall hardier composition in your pet. Usually a slow transition is best when changing foods. We like to promote and support Canadian foods and companies but we do have a selection of high quality American foods. We carry a full selection of top of the line dried, canned, and frozen foods. If we don’t have what you need, we will special order it for you. Most of our foods have a frequent buyer/loyalty program, it’s usually buy 10 or 12 and receive a free bag. Feel free to ask staff for any assistance or alternative food suggestions as we are all very knowledgeable. The Barking Lot is open seven days a week, 7:30-8:00 Monday-Friday, Saturday 9:00-5:30, and 10:00-5:00 on Sundays. 403-2562095. #710-22 Midlake blvd. SE, Calgary, AB T2X-2X7. Grooming services: We offer anything and everything that a premier, professional grooming salon offers. From nail trims on a walk-in basis (Monday-Saturday, $15 for a nail clip, $20 for a clip and file) to the fanciest of show/breed trims for any dog or cat. Whatever you wish is our command. We are more than happy to make recommendations and suggestions for the proper trim depending on the time of year but we really like to listen to our client’s needs and execute accordingly. Depending on the day and the dogs, a full groom will usually take between two and several hours for the more detailed trims. A specific pick up time can be requested upon making your appointment. We offer a clean, bright, and safe grooming environment. Most of our customers are long time regulars but we are always accepting new clients. Food philosophy: First and foremost, we pride ourselves in offering only all natural diets with holistic and recognizable ingredients. We do not carry any food that has by-product, by-product meals, unspecified animal digest, plasma, fats, questionable ingredients, etc. We deal only with manufacturers who guarantee their foods. It’s more important for us to The Barking Lot is open seven days a week, 7:30-8:00 Monday-Friday, Saturday 9:00-5:30, and 10:00-5:00 on Sundays. 403-256-2095. #710-22 Midlake blvd. SE, Calgary, AB T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 2 3 St. Philip Fine Arts School This month at St. Philip Fine Arts School we are helping all our students develop resiliency skills by presenting our first Wellness Conference. St. Bonaventure School This month at St. Bonaventure there are many exciting happenings that are representative of spirituality, citizenship, and excellence. Our Grade 9 students are participating in the Junior Achievement program at Mount Royal College. This event has clear linkage to 21st century learning and the aim of developing engaged and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, the Grade 9 students will participate in the Party Program. Badminton season is nearing completion. Congratulations to all of our coaches and players on a successful season. Also, many thanks to our parents for supporting the program. Our next interscholastic activity will be flag football. Go Falcons! Spiritually, our school initiatives of the District’s faith theme of “Loving Kindness” are well supported by the school community. All proceeds from these events go towards our social justice projects, both locally and abroad. The month of April will also see St. Bonaventure students, staff, and parents come together to celebrate Holy Thursday with the St. Bonaventure Parish. Finally, students at St. Bonaventure are looking forward to the opportunity to engage in conversation with many inspirational speakers from various walks of life during the school’s “Think Big Day”, which will take place on April 22. Resiliency is the ability to adapt to and recover from difficult situations. It is learning to cope with stress and being able to develop a set of morals and values that promote positive choices. Resiliency involves building confidence in communicating with others to work through challenges and asking for help when needed. Generating strategies in early childhood helps foster independence and provides the child with the necessary tools needed to overcome challenges. At our Wellness Conference, students will choose from over 20 different sessions with a variety of topics; health, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management to name a few. We have invited health professionals to present on health and safety. We have invited Olympic athletes to share their techniques in finding a balance in life while they achieve excellence in their sport and how they have learned to deal with failures in their lives. All of our teachers will choose an area of expertise to share depending on their experiences. One session will stress the importance of family meals, where valuable time is spent discussing the day and connecting with loved ones. It takes a village to raise a child. We can all help our children of today deal with life’s problems and mistakes as opportunities to learn and build resiliency. GOT FOGGY WINDOWS? SERVICES OFFERED • Defogging • Motorhomes • Replacementofthermal • Doorandwindow panewindows maintenanceandrepair • Caulking/Weatherstripping [email protected] www.bascodefogging.com 24 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. • www.tricocentre.ca Spring fun at Trico Centre There are all sorts of new programs and events in April and May. Check out our Spring/Summer Program Guide at www.tricocentre.ca. New registered adult fitness programs that start in April include: Obstacle Race Training Get ready for the next Tough Mudder, Spartan, or Rugged Maniac. Train for 12 weeks on Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm in our Fitness Centre and outdoor bootcamp and build the strength, agility, and flexibility you need for your race. Strength & Conditioning Club – After Hours Sunday nights from 8:30 to 10:00pm, the Fitness Centre will be empty – except for those who want to know more about functional movement for strength training. This special after-hours lifter club is supervised by a personal trainer. Topics include the Big Three (squat, bench press, and deadlift), speed and agility, throwing and jumping, spotting, equipment use, safety, and programming for strength. Ages 16 and up – all levels of experience are welcome. April 12-May 24 (M $72; NM $90) May 31 – June 28 (M $60; NM $75) enjoy crafts and a kids’ movie, 10:00am to 12:00pm. This event is free for everyone. Tween Night Swim is every Friday night from 7:00 to 9:00pm with a special theme night once a month. This month’s Tween Swim Night with a theme is on April 18. This event is a fun night out for 10 to 17 year olds. Enjoy the pool, music, the waterslide. Free for members and only $5 for nonmembers. Trico Centre is located at 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE. Residents of partnered communities’ pay 20% less for memberships than those who reside outside partnered communities. Phone: 403-278-7542 or see www. tricocentre.ca to find out more. You’re just a click away from some interesting and informative websites www.producthunt.com www.everydaycarry.com Also, for families, don’t miss the Easter Eggstravaganza Party at Trico Centre on Thursday April 2, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of face painting, crafts, games, and more. The cost is $15 per family for members and $20 per family for nonmembers. On the Easter long weekend, drop off your children, aged 3 to 5, at Trico Centre for Long Weekend Drop n’ Play on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 am to 12:30pm. Children will enjoy a morning of games, songs, and crafts, followed by gym time. Register by Friday April 3 at noon. Members: $16 per child; non-members: $20 per child. A couple of regular events: Crafts and a Movie will be held on Saturday, April 18. Bring your children and Bring this ad in & receive 50% OFF your first D/C day! T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 2 5 Convenient, easy aCCess and free parking Restorative Preventive Cosmetic Diagnostic Laser Implants Whitening Appliances Sleep Apnea Orthodontics Digital X rays Sedation Hygiene Care That Shines Through 403-256-9091 www.sunparkdental.ca Non-toxic Cleaning with Green Calgary! Spring is just around the corner and for many of us that means popping open the windows and cleaning away winter’s dust and dirt. But before you start using the cleaners under your sink, take a moment to look at the products you have and examine the ingredients on each of their labels. You might be surprised at what you find (or don’t find!). Labelling on cleaning products is voluntary for cleaning product manufacturers in Canada; so you may not be able to find what you are spraying around the house just by looking at the bottle. Imagine eating a bowl of cereal from a box with no ingredients or an incomplete list of ingredients. What’s not being listed that we’re exposing ourselves to? Because there are so few regulations limiting what companies can put into their products, most conventional cleaning supplies (even the ones that say they are “green”) contain hazardous ingredients that are known to be harmful to people and the environment. The one place we can control our exposure is in our homes, by limiting the toxic cleaners and personal care products we bring in. When shopping for cleaners follow these simple rules: LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Stone Patios • Retaining Walls • Sod • Trees Flowerbeds • Fencing • Decks & much more SPRING CLEAN UPS & WEEKLY LAWN CARE Aerater • Power Rake • Leaf Clean • Cut and Trim • Mowing • Pruning and Beds Call Now for your FREE ESTIMATE For Landscape Construction! www.assiniboine.com 2 yr Quality Guarantee • WCB • Insured Licensed • Bonded • References Available 26 1.Only choose products with a full listing of ingredients 2.Get to know the ingredients of concern and try to avoid them 3.Look for companies with a dedication to human health and the environment 4.Look for companies with third party certification (such as the Canadian Environmental Choice or EcoLogo) Bare Bottoms Diaper Drive In support of the Calgary Food Bank Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 9 AM to 5 PM The Calgary Zoo A staggering 1 in 5 Canadian mothers struggle to provide diapers for their children. You can help! When visiting the Calgary Zoo this Mother’s Day weekend, drop off a donation of new and opened diaper packages to help families in temporary crisis. All donations are in support of the Calgary Food Bank. Visit www.calgary foodbank.com for more information. Spring Clothing Giveaway 6 Moisture Removal Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:00 am - 1:00 pm All Saints Lutheran Church 380 Midpark Blvd. SE 6 Caulking 6 Hardware Replacement Bring your family and pick out some free clothing! We will be accepting clean, gently used Spring and Summer clothing at All Saints Lutheran Church on: •Tuesday, April 28 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm •Wednesday, April 29 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm •Thursday, April 30 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm & 6:00 - 7:30 pm •Friday, May 1 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 6 Weather Stripping 6 Glass Replacement 6 Custom Glass Design For more information please call 403-201-7500 (Retta). Another option – and in our opinion, the easiest and most affordable option – is to make products yourself with just a few simple ingredients: white vinegar, baking soda, salt, lemon juice, castile soap and maybe some essential oils. Happy spring cleaning! Green Calgary APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities “The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job.” – Zig Ziglar T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 2 7 what’s your style iD? WoodÊshuttersÊ&ÊiDÊcustomÊbedding Introducing Inspired Drapes, a Budget Blinds exclusive. How fast does your pet’s heart beat? Multi-colored semi-custom panels You have your pet in for a routine physical examination and suddenly the expression on the vet’s face becomes much more intent as they listen to your pet’s heart with their stethoscope. 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Franchise opportunities available. ACADEMY DENTURE CLINIC www.academydenture.com If your dog is a very young puppy it could simply be a murmur because the normal hole, which exists between the chambers of a foetus’ heart, hasn’t closed yet. The veterinarian may just recommend making a note of it and checking the puppy in a few weeks. In older dogs and cats, blood work to check for various diseases, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and radiographs (x-rays) to see the size and shape of the heart and to check the lungs are recommended. Your veterinarian may recommend referral to a specialist for a cardiac ultrasound to visualize the internal mechanics of the heart. Or a pet may be referred to a cardiologist, who may in turn recommend the pet wear a halter monitor for 24 hours to measure the heart’s rate and changes through various activities. Offering Modern Solutions To An Old Problem STOP: •Avoidingfoodsyouenjoy •Usingadhesives •Beingself-consciousofyoursmile •Lookingolderthanyourage WE OFFER: •Computerizedanalysis •Implantandconventionaldentureservices •Directbillingforprivateinsurance •Complimentaryconsultations Southcentre Mall Suite126A,100AndersonRdSE(403) 269-8308 28 Murmurs are sounds created by turbulence of the liquid, blood, moving through the tubes and valves of the heart. Sounds are symptoms; a sound is not a diagnosis. If a murmur is investigated and found to be of no consequence it is called an innocent murmur. New Hours: Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 12:00 noon APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities 62. Normal for a cat is about 160 to 180 beats per minute and 164 had been recorded for this cat all her life. She had developed a mass in her throat which was irritating her vagal nerve and causing the heart rate to slow. The problem wasn’t at the heart at all. Cardiomyopathy is the term for diseases of the heart muscles and how the heart is signalled to contract. Many years ago I had a client who took his Doberman out to exercise by chasing his truck (A horrible idea!). The dog came to my clinic with a heart rate of 240 which a dog cannot live long with. We gave the dog drugs to convert his heart back to a normal rate of about 80 to 100. This dog was subsequently referred to a cardiologist who treated him for a two years for a genetic disease of the heart muscle that he eventually died of. Tachycardia in a big dog with decreased energy and otherwise a normal physical examination has also been the clue leading me to diagnose a tumour of the right atrium of the heart called a hemangiosarcoma. These tumours often start to bleed into the pericardial sac around the heart and the heart starts beating really fast because it can’t expand properly in the bag filling with blood. Your pet’s heart rate is measured in beats per minute. A heart rate that is too fast is called tachycardia; too slow is called bradycardia. What your pet’s normal heart rate has been in past examinations is very valuable as not every pet’s heart rate falls within normal limits. This is a tiny window to the many and varied diseases of your pet’s body that can change the sound or rate of a heart beating. Once a specific diagnosis is made a veterinarian will discuss treatment options and prognoses with the pet owner. I can’t over emphasize how important it is to have your pet examined annually and that the physical examination is the keystone to any preventative health care program. Recently I examined an older cat and her heart rate was Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M. T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 2 9 For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected] Provide the following information to Great News Publishing at [email protected] Full business name, contact name, and phone number Complete address Ad text – fifty word limit Any income generating business or property rental Fee per issue: $34.00 (+GST) Calgary: Get ready for Reading Town Canada! Families… Come join in fun activities and events—all linked to reading. During the week of May 2 – 9, 2015 the communities of Inglewood and Ramsay will become the hub for Reading Town Canada! THE BEST OFFICE SPACE LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN CALGARY Western Corporate Business Centre has 70,000 square feet of premium furnished Calgary office space in the heart of the city’s business district. Trico Centre for Family Wellness 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE 403-278-7542 | www.tricocentre.ca From swimming to skating, personal training to wellness workshops, Bone Builders to Bender Ball Fitness – we are committed to providing a range of quality programs and services that make active living fun, affordable, and for everyone. We make it easy to find your perfect fit. This local, family-friendly event in Calgary is one of two national host sites for this second annual Reading Town, initiated by the National Reading Campaign. Community and business associations, local schools and businesses, and early-literacy initiative – Calgary Reads – will all be involved. All week long, reading will be woven into fun activities and lively interactive events designed for ‘kids’ of all ages! Imagine: A grand Kick-Off event with parade; scavenger hunts; Little Free Library (LFL) bike tours and a LFL building workshop; ‘Read Aloud’ picnics in local parks and as an evening event; free book drops; author appearances and readings; breakfast fun times; book swaps; Pizza Poetry Bombs; hands-on baking of alphabet cookies; and much, much more! Calgarians from across the City are encouraged to come to Inglewood and Ramsay to join in the fun. Your group can host your own activity or event too. Let’s promote the joy of reading together! Be in touch to tell us about how you might like to participate. There will be opportunities to share stories, pictures and videos with Calgary Reads and the National Reading Campaign too. Contact Calgary Reads to learn more, or to get involved: [email protected]. Events and activities will be updated as they are confirmed. Visit: www.nationalreadingcampaign.ca/reading-town. Spring into something new at Trico Centre. 30 READING TOWN is an exemplary model of what a reading Canada would look like and is one of the most ambitious attempts at creating a reading culture on a civic scale in Canada. APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities HOME NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Midnapore and Sundance. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour emergency service call 403-2557938. “Showering you with great service.” BRYAN’S PLUMBING & HEATING: Master plumber, gasfitter, 30 years of experience. Fully licensed and insured. Repairs, renovations, faucet replacements and hot water tanks (great prices). Poly B replacement, free estimates, free advice and senior discounts. Call Bryan 403-560-6547 or [email protected]. ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY: Call a licensed Electrician and Pot Light Specialist. No job is too small. Excellent rates. Please call John at 403-281-5002 / 403-708-6555. RIGHTWAY Plumbing And Heating: Has been happily serving the Midnapore | Sundance areas with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing, with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces $3185, water heaters $715, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630. YARDBUSTERSLANDSCAPING.COM: Weekly lawn mowing $38.50, power-rake $120, aeration $65. Some conditions. Landscape construction: patio stone and pavers, stone walks and rock walls, raised beds, fire pits, landscape lighting, water features, sod and decks and fences. Ask for your complimentary 2015 Outdoor Idea Book. Licensed. Insured. Seniors discount. Phone: 403-265-4769, YardBustersLandscaping.com. Eavestrough cleaning/repairs/installs Gutter clean & fix/Fascia/Soffit Downspouts/Drip-edge/Leak repairs CAL-RES COATINGS LTD. RESIDENTIAL PAINTING: We are a full service painting company offering: Interior & 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. ARTWOOD FLOORS: We supply install sand stain and finish site-and pre-finished hardwood floors. 15+ years of experience. Dustless sanding commercial grade finishes and quality workmanship at competitive prices. For a free estimate call 403-251-9980 or visit our website at www.artwoodfloors.ca. WELL EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE: Very thorough. Excellent references. I do weekly biweekly or monthly cleanings. I also specialize in post construction clean ups move in or move out cleanings as well. Please call Malou at 403-698-3958. HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION: Pre-finished, unfinished, laminate damage repair. Quality craftsmanship. For estimate call Les at 403-236-7991 or 403399-0243. 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 403-680-0611. Email: [email protected]. ~cont’d on pg. 33~ T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 3 1 Midnapore-Sundance Name Age Contact Course Ayden 15 403-880-4809 Yes Tianna 15 587-896-8856 No Laura 15 587-350-5705 Yes Miranda 16 403-829-3995 Yes Garrett 16 403-708-7312 Yes 16 403-279-2938 Yes Aliyah 12 403-801-9420 Yes Lucy Amilia 12 403-615-3180 Yes Lucy 16 403-796-8951 Yes Petra 12 403-589-3173 Yes Samantha 16 403-826-8398 Yes 17 403-771-6386 Yes Maria 12 403-238-1766 Yes Kendall Elizabeth 12 403-281-2808 Yes Kaitlyn 17 403-254-6382 Yes Shay 13 587-899-3512 Yes Mackenzie 17 403-861-9671 No Cailin 13 [email protected] Yes Marianne 17 403-909-8654 No Madeleine (Maddy) 18 403-975-5180 Yes Sonya 19 403-389-5921 Yes Jessica 19 587-580-5696 No Sarah 19 587-893-8109 Yes Jaden 20 403-201-1893 Yes Michelle 21 403-926-5166 No Christi 22 403-869-1573 Yes Chantele 24 403-652-0083 No Catherine 26 514-293-1395 Yes Heather 27 403-719-5371 No Michelle 30 403-923-5111 Yes Dawn 36 403-285-9513 Yes Heather 37 587-225-8225 Yes Jane 49 403-467-3607 Yes Irfana 50 403-398-5219 Yes Jonahley 50 403-837-6348 Yes Elmarie 56 403-702-2084 Yes Sandra 13 403-207-4409 Yes Rory 13 403-605-6558 Yes Valeria 13 403-830-7991 Yes Ashlee 13 403-616-3236 Yes Liv 13 403-619-6399 Yes Kaya 13 [email protected] Yes Jadelyn 13 403-201-6628 Yes Sophia 13 403-225-9309 Yes Grace 13 403-256-8802 Yes Gabriella 13 403-262-2256 Yes Dakota 14 403-993-7525 Yes Erin 14 403-254-2020 Yes Rhys 14 403-399-7509 Yes Kaley 14 587-998-2190 Yes Gracie 14 403-807-6893 Yes Kaitlyn 14 403-200-7820 Yes Amanda 14 587-899-8983 Yes Jacy 14 403-254-4949 Yes Kelsie 15 403-605-6558 Yes Claire 15 403-259-8680 Yes Bronte 15 403-201-4469 Yes Eden 15 403-225-2595 Yes Sabrina 15 403-512-3171 Yes Gillian 15 403-259-8680 Yes Olivia 15 403-201-3667 Yes Leah 15 403-862-2487 Yes 32 Calling All Babysitters Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities you would like to babysit in. Calling All Parents Visit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around your community. Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca. APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected] GARDENING: Its spring! Let us take care of your flower bed clean-up. We remove debris, prune shrubs, weed, turn and re-edge beds, add compost/mulch if needed. We also do regular garden maintenance, as well as design, install and renovate gardens. Enjoy a tidy yard and more free time. Call GardenWise Renovation & Design 403-278-6109. ELEMENTS PLUMBING & HEATING: Residential service work including repairs and installations water heaters furnaces gas lines and renovations. Free estimates and flexible hours. Professional service at affordable rates. 403-281-8089. www.elementsplumbing.ca. HIGH GRADE LANDSCAPING: Offering weekly lawn maintenance, spring/fall cleanups (for weekly maintenance customers), aerate and fertilizer applications. Installation of landscape fabric, wood chips, loam and crushed rock products. 19 years experience. Licensed, reliable, courteous service. Midnapore resident. Please call Brian at 403-863-4298. LET US CLEAN YOUR HOME! Residential home cleaners available for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning. We also do move out/in, one time deep cleaning and pre/post construction cleaning. Customized packages available. Call Johanne: 587-215-0765 or Jenn: 403540-0934 or e mail at [email protected]. HOUSE CLEANING: Woman with a European background providing quality house and commercial cleaning. Honest and responsible, with 10 years of experience and a lot of references. Please call or text at 403-831-2171. HAPPY WIFE REPAIR SERVICE: 30 years of property maintenance experience. All small jobs, painting, carpentry, drywall repairs, tiling and window replacement. Call Ted 403-714-3423 or email [email protected]. ROCK’IN LANDSCAPES: Offers landscape construction services such as delivery of any materials (loam, gravel, rock, etc.). Bobcat services (grading, post holes, parking pads, etc.). Landscape construction (tree/ shrub planting, patios, rock walls, etc.). 20 years’ experience, informative, reliable. Call Ken 403-259-5226. NEW, RENO AND REPAIRS: Stucco, siding, stone, soffit and fascia, gutters, painting. 40 years’ experience, insured and guaranteed work. Many local neighbourhood references and examples to look at. Call Poldom Construction - Julian at 403-804-0974. MILLRISE CLEANING SERVICE: has availability for move-ins, move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly. Call 403-7142508 or Email: [email protected]. CLAUDIA’S UPHOLSTERY: Call Claudia at 403-8738045 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for free estimates. 30 years of experience. All types of upholstery. Products also available foam and upholstery supplies. WINDOW CLEANING DONE THE RIGHT WAY! Exterior or interior windows scrubbed, squeegeed, rinsed then hand-polished corner to corner for perfectly clean windows every time. This is highly superior compared to using extension poles or just the typical wet, squeegee and go. Call SouthWest Window Cleaning 403-8743265. Free estimate. BBB Member. HOME REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS: Affordable pricing and high quality and detailed work. Drywall, doors and windows, lighting, bathrooms, kitchens, painting and more. Insured. Mon-Fri 8-5pm. Call 403-703-8648 TH Maintenance Services. Find us on Facebook. GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS: Sales, repairs, replacements, quick service on broken springs and emergencies. 25 years of experience. Door sales on now! 403-891-3534. Support local business. sales@ thomsondoors.com www.thomsondoors.com. WILLYS SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: Repairs and tuneups on outdoor equipment. 25 years experience in wide variety of outdoor power equipment and small engines. Lawn mowers, trimmers, generators, snowblowers, etc. March lawnmower tune-up special: $75.00 includes oil/filter change/power wash with blade sharpening/balancing. 9212D Horton Road (rear entrance). David 587-887-9001. ~cont’d on pg. 35~ T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 3 3 Understanding Inflammation By Dr. Alma Nenshi, Registered Chiropractor Your body employs a number of powerful biological responses to keep you alive and healthy. Inflammation has an important role to play in the body’s ability to heal, but in some situations it can become challenging. What is Inflammation? When your body undergoes an injury or encounters an infection or irritant, it uses inflammation to aid in the healing process. The body releases chemical substances into the tissue around the injury or infection, which allows blood more access to the problematic area. The skin around the inflamed area often grows red and might feel warm to the touch. Inflammation can also cause pain as the released chemicals stimulate nerve endings and make the area more sensitive. This sensitivity prompts you to give the injured area plenty of rest, helping to improve the body’s ability to heal. Inflammation Gone Awry In the short term, inflammation provides a valuable ~cont’d on page 36~ For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected] ANCHORLINE BOOKKEEPING: Safe, secure, reliable. Small business owners: Get your bookkeeping caught up to make important financial business decisions. Dedicate your time to your business sales and not the record-keeping. Experienced, educated bookkeeper complete the books for you at your location or ours. Quickbooks, Sage. Call or email for a free consultation: 403-259-6871 [email protected] CHILDCARE / DAYHOMES NEW SUNDANCE DAYHOME: FT and PT spaces available (ages 2 and up). Healthy meals/snacks provided. Large playrooms, fenced backyard. Days filled with lots of fun educational activities, indoor/outdoor play, crafts, circle and music. Special days for holidays, birthdays etc. Smoke/Pet free home, police check. Call Meagan 403-441-0742. TUTORS / LESSONS MATH TUTOR: Experienced high school math teacher is available to tutor students on a weekly basis. Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science in Pure Math plus years of experience. Flexible times during the day, some evenings and on Saturdays. I teach math courses all the way up to Math 31. Call Joanne 403-274-7231. MATH: Individual instruction / tutoring Grade 9 to Math 30. Specializing in Pure Math. Daytime adult / upgrading / home-schooled students also welcome. Call Claudia 403-873-6720. ONE-STEP SOLUTIONS: Make your minutes count with great multitasking products from Mary Kay! They work wonders for those times when you need a simple solution. Call me today to start making your beauty program easier! Joanne Kellough, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. 403-255-7551. www.marykay. ca/jkellough. MISCELLANEOUS NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT: Personal and corporate income tax return preparation and e-filing, general accounting services (bookkeeping, financial statements, GST, payroll, T4/T5 slips). Certified General Accountant with 25 years experience, reasonable rates and convenient location. Daryl Pallesen CGA, #145 251 Midpark Blvd SE. Please call 403-988-2175 or email [email protected]. 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 403870-0737. LAWYER/NOTARY: Professional client-centred legal services for Wills, Power of Attorney, Personal Directives, Family Law, (divorce prenuptials etc.) Real Estate, and Contract Review. Kimberly DesLandes 203 20 Sunpark Plaza SE. Call 403-998-7872 or email kdeslandes@ shaw.ca. personal Register Now www.ClimbforWilderness.ca 34 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities CERTIFIED GEL NAIL ARTIST: Home based business in New Brighton. New full set of French gel nails only $30.00. Nail polish and design $10.00. Also offer glitter tattoos and available for girls’ nail party bookings. Please call 403-464-8612. MACINTOSH IT SUPPORT: Troubleshooting and problem diagnosis. Data transfers / recovery / wipes of old drives. Windows transfers to Mac. Call Steve at 403-607-4934. ~cont’d on page 41~ T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 3 5 Understanding Inflammation cont’d service. However, inflammation can become chronic, meaning that it can last for months or even years. Chronic inflammation can occur if the body’s natural systems fail to address the root cause of the inflammatory response, or if the immune response mistakenly starts to attack healthy tissue. This type of inflammation plays a role in a variety of chronic conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Inflammation can also interfere with your life by causing congestion, fatigue, high blood pressure, allergies, and weight gain. While everyone experiences inflammation from time to time in response to injury or irritation, some lifestyle factors can make you more prone to unnecessary inflammation. A study conducted by the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia found that sleep deprivation raises the body’s levels of inflammatory markers, substances in the blood that show that inflammation is present. People who are overweight and obese also tend to show higher levels of these markers. However, a study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, found that postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese showed a measurable decrease in inflammation markers when they lost 5% of their body weight. Keeping Inflammation Under Control If you believe you are suffering from uncontrolled inflammation, check in with your primary care provider to rule out any life-threatening conditions. Then, schedule a time to talk with your chiropractor. A 2010 study by the University of Quebec at Montreal found evidence that chiropractic manipulation can cause inflammation markers to normalize. A chiropractor can also make lifestyle suggestions to help make sure your diet, exercise and sleep levels support a healthy inflammation response. Inflammation is a very good thing in the right circumstances, but it can cause many challenges in the wrong ones. Certainly there is no need to keep living with painful chronic inflammation. 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APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities mla Calgary - Shaw two years; savings that took 50 years to accumulate. Jobs, infrastructure, health care and education demand a prudent and practical response. And that is what the Alberta Government has done. We are moving away from the oil rollercoaster and our resource revenue dependency. We are shifting away from our addiction to resource revenues and that shift begins now. jeff wilson Ph: 403-256-8969 • Fax: 403-256-8970 328, 22 Midlake Blvd SE Calgary, AB T2X 2X7 [email protected] www.facebook.com/JeffWilsonMLA Alberta is Canada’s economic engine. Alberta is a leader in quality of life and sustainable development. How Alberta arrived there wasn’t by accident or good luck. We achieved this by perseverance and by maintaining our commitment to our values. We are now faced with the greatest challenge in a generation. Alberta’s revenues are in deep decline. It is sometimes difficult to truly understand the scope of a problem as large as Alberta’s revenue shortfall. Since September 2014 global oil prices have fallen 60%. This equates to 1/5 of Alberta’s public revenue. The revenue hasn’t weakened; $7 billion has been lost. To give you a better understanding, a good comparison the loss of $7 billion equals Alberta’s entire education budget or for another comparison this would be the money needed to run our healthcare system from January to July. Contrary speculation, oil prices are not going to rebound quickly. This time the problem is much steeper and will remain with us for much longer than Albertans have seen before. Government has worked with energy and financial experts. Although we can expect oil prices to recover by 2017/2018 to $80 per barrel; we simply cannot afford to do nothing and wait. If Alberta chooses to wait for oil prices to increase we will be forced to fall back on our financial resources and that is not a solution our government has accepted. If we do nothing we will be in a position where we will have eliminated all of Alberta’s savings within less than The Alberta Government has released a fiscally prudent budget with a balanced approach to dealing with these challenges. The 2015/2016 Budget reflects Alberta’s economic reality and the values Albertans share. Deficits of this proportion are not easily solved. We listened to economists who advised Alberta’s government not to move too fast in cutting costs and expenditures. Closing the gap between revenue and expenditures in one budget would mean drastic cuts and spending measures that would sink Alberta into a recession. This would leave us vulnerable in maintaining essential services and unable to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Alberta needed to shift our thinking, our old habits and find a new and sustainable approach. The Alberta Government has released our 10-year fiscal plan. Our plan is prudent and looks to the future; allowing our children’s generations to enjoy the same prosperity Albertans have enjoyed. It is a decisive action plan and a balanced response to the challenges we face. We are committed to staying with our plan and doing our part to keep Alberta on track. We have taken action to protect jobs and our essential services while keeping our commitment to the Alberta advantage. Yes we have acted prudently but we have ensured our most vulnerable are protected –not just for today but for tomorrow. I hope you will share your thoughts and feedback with me on the budget. PURCHASE 6 SCONES AND OPENING R E C E I V E A C O M P L I M E N TA R Y TRADITIONAL LOAF AT S H AW N E S S Y SHOPPING CENTRE MID-APRIL! 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For Appointments Please Phone 403 256-2727 Closed Holidays Place Your Ad Here Call 403.263.3044 or email [email protected] for advertising rates and information www.great-news.ca 38 Suite 203, 20 Sunpark Plaza SE Calgary AB, T2X 3T2 FAMILY DENTISTRY Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Devin Elkin [email protected] Vice President John Armstrong [email protected] Treasurer /Director of Operations Keith Pedersen [email protected] Secretary VACANT Fundraising - Bingo / Casino Rose-Marie McKinnon [email protected] Fundraising – Corporate VACANT [email protected] Traffic Committee Visit our website for tax tips Mid-Sun Service Centre 450 Mid Park Way SE Phone 403-428-6800 Mid-Sun Community Association Board of Directors Expansion Committee 35 Sunmills Drive SE Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8-6 www.sundanceanimalhospital.com Tues 8-8 Sat 9-1 Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic District 8 President • Convenient Hours • Free Consultations • New Patients Welcome • All Facets of General Dentistry Office Hours: Monday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Shawnessy Village Shopping Centre 134 - 70 SHAWVILLE BLVD. 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Eugene La Grange [email protected] SFC Recreation Rep John Armstrong [email protected] Trico/FLC Rep Jeff Pratt [email protected] South Fish Creek Recreation Association Administration Office Midnapore Hockey Association Mary Watkins Girls Hockey Calgary Sandy Salter Rockyview Inline Hockey Andrea Silverthorne www.rockyviewinline.ca Axeman Box Lacrosse Francis Wight www.axemenlacrosse.com [email protected] Contacts South Fish Creek Basketball 403 201 8652 www.midnaporehockey.ca 403 873 1691 403 271 0090 403 256 4003 www.southfishcreekhoops.com Calgary (Mid-Sun) Rockies Soccer Club Cindy Russell www.nsdsoccer.com 403 536 4573 CalSouth Little League Baseball Jos LeRoux www.calsouthlittleleague.org 403 254 2282 Men’s Slowpitch Darcy Burton 403 256 0589 Men’s Basketball Brian Myck 403 256 0176 Bow View Ringette Baseball Calgary www.baseballcalgary.com Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Dean Logan 403 660 9450 Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders Leah Donald 403 256 5456 Midnapore Lake Residents’ Association Ltd Sundance Lake & Recreation Centre Mid-Sun Crime Prevention Task Force Mid-Sun Out of School Care Program Mid-Sun Preschool 403 256 0550 403 256 4728 www.midsuntaskforce.ab.ca 403 254 8058 Ext. 229 403 254 8058 Ext. 230 T h e O ff i c i a l m i d - s u n C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r I A P R I L 2 0 1 5 3 9 Community Announcements Deadline – 1st of each month for the next month’s publication Contact [email protected] Free announcements: lost/found, household items for sale, wanted, garage sale, student/senior services, etc. Forty word limit Quinine, one of the most important drugs known to man, is obtained from the dried bark of an evergreen tree native to South America. 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RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2011 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved. 40 Proudly serving Mid-Sun for 20 years! Pantone DS: 289 C 100% ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS NOW! Pantone DS: 286 C 375,000100% REACHING OVER HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS COMMUNITIES 50% Pantone DS:135 286CALGARY C DELIVERED BY Canada Post Phone: 403-263-3044 I [email protected] APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities councillor, ward 14 Peter Demong www.calgary.ca/ward14 [email protected] or 403 268-1653 Hello Ward 14! April is a transition month here in Calgary. Technically it is spring, but anyone who has been here for more than a year knows that it is spring in name only. We will likely be living with snow on the ground for a little while longer, and although temperatures will gradually be climbing, there is still the definite possibility of some cold weather. I’m going to blaze the trail into spring this month regardless of the conditions outside, but first let me mention Aldertalk. This month’s edition of Aldertalk is on April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Queensland Community Hall (649 Queensland Drive SE). If you can’t make it this month, you can find upcoming dates at www.calgary.ca/aldertalk. City landfills will be taking yard waste free of charge from residential customers again this year. Your chance is from April 17 to May 31, but before you leave for the landfill there are a couple of things you should remember. First, you should only bring things like leaves, branches, and plants (no sod, please). Second, it needs to either be left loose or be in a paper yard waste bag. It’s a great program that really helps the City cut down on waste, and this year yard waste from the September snowstorm will also be accepted. I suggest you take advantage of it, and visit www.calgary.ca/waste. Another sign of spring is street cleaning. You should keep an eye out for signs on the streets in your neighbourhood starting April 13, because that is when Calgary’s Roads department begins its 2015 Spring cleanup program. By now some Ward 14 communities have been notified of Canada Post’s intention to convert their mail service from door-to-door to community mailboxes. While service to those who have been contacted will be converted within the year, all service across the ward, the city, and the country will be converted within the next five years. Several have contacted my office about the changes, and rightly so. My door is always open, so to speak, and I am always here to listen, but I want to make it clear that Canada Post is leading the engagement process with residents, not the City of Calgary. Canada Post, under the Federal Canada Post Act, may install, erect or relocate in any public place, including a public roadway, any receptacle or device to be used for the collection, delivery or storage of mail. However, if residents have issues with the sites selected, they should call Canada Post. I will write again for May. Until then, take care and feel free to contact me anytime. One plain milk chocolate candy bar has more protein than a banana. DOG DAYS DOG WALKING SERVICE: Weekday leashed walks within your own neighbourhood. I walk your dog (all breeds/all ages) at his/her own pace, not in a pack walk. I offer your dog or puppy individualized loving attention. 30 Min - $20. 60 Min - $30. Free meet and greet/consultation. Call Janice Hines at 403836-0423. 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Investing 202 introduces you to Canada Saving Bonds, GICs, RRSPs and TFSAs. AltaLink’s North Foothills Transmission Project includes a new 240 kV transmission line from east of High River to southeast Calgary. This project will reinforce the electrical system and provide Albertans with a reliable supply of and months. HELICOPTER ACTIVITIES structures and string wire on the structures. LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUNDS You may hear a few loud explosive sounds on days when this work is scheduled to occur. 1-877-767-4484 or [email protected] Investing 303 involves mutual funds, stocks and more sophisticated investments Investing 404 looks into alternatives after the foundation of your investments has been established. With extra money one can buy a bigger house, purchase a vacation property, invest in works of art or look at other things to collect that should increase in value or at least keep up with inflation. For the past 64 years the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS) has quietly been providing a forum where investors in coins, paper money, tokens or other forms of money can meet, discuss, debate and decide on the value of a great many items relating to all forms of money. In the 1960s coin collecting became a craze with all manner of people getting into the hobby with absurd profits being made. The silver crash of 1970 brought this to an abrupt end and many were left with large losses. Since then the value of coins and other quality numismatic items have kept pace with inflation. Those who do the research, do not expect to get rich overnight and invest in quality items have found both an enjoyable hobby and a way to build alternative assets in their investment portfolio. The CNS welcomes new members who want to further their knowledge about this investment alternative. The club meets ten times a year (except July and August) on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the following southwest Calgary location: 42 APRIL 2015 I Great News Publishing I Call 403-263-3044 for advertising opportunities Y MISMATI C NU ES Y CIET SO Woodcreek Community Centre 1991 Woodview Dr. SW, Calgary www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org CALGA R TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA TA B 95 LIS H E D 1 0 Why Choose A Broker? www.landy.ca Insurance is a complicated commodity. There are minimum legal requirements for certain kinds of coverage, minimum kinds of coverage for certain kinds of things and there are things that you can't get coverage for. The rules are constantly changing and to stay on top of what is the best that can be done for your circumstances at the best possible price, you need an insurance broker to look after your insurance needs. The insurance broker invests the time necessary to learn what kinds of insurance their customers want. 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