Thank you volunteers!

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
AUGUST 2009
Community
Association
Thank you
volunteers!
Citadel’s Stampede Breakfast
was a huge success!
Tapestry Church
Kids' Club
2009 Skateparks
N.W. Recreation
Centre Survey
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OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
SUBURBAN JOURNALS
AUGUST 2009
CITADEL LINK
Citadel Community Association
Community
Association
860 Citadel Drive N.W.
Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8
(Please note: this is only a mailbox)
www.citadelca.ab.ca
[email protected]
403-397-3454
Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries:
[email protected]
Board of Directors
President.......................................Vivian Eaton
Vice-President............................Glenn Francey
Treasurer..........................................Denver Ma
Secretary.....................................David Mitchell
Administration............................Antonette Rigo
Block Watch...................................Doug Moore
Catholic School Liaison..............Christine Ulicki
Communications.............Jeff and Susan Hessel
Community Building....................Gary Bloxham
Facilities…................................Ryan Hawkings
Fundraising.............................................Vacant
Lot Levy......................................Glenn Francey
Member-at-Large…...........……Lesley Bloxham
Memberships............................Ildiko Nnabuihe
Newsletter Editor..........................Susan Hessel
Programs..............................................Jan Sali
Public School Liaison.................Antonette Rigo
Sports .....................................Joel Kofoworade
Volunteer Coordinator.............................Vacant
Website..................................................V acant
The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered to
residents of Citadel by Canada Post. This newsletter is also available
for pickup from local retail outlets.
Article submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to the
distribution month. The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month,
prior to the distribution month.
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Citadel Community
Association
Membership Drive
YES!
I would like to become
a member of the Citadel
Community Association
¨
NEW MEMBERSHIP
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RENEWAL
Current membership #__________
Date:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Number of People in Household:
Signature:
Would you permit the Association to contact
you regarding Citadel events? ¨
Yes ¨
No
Would you permit the Association to contact
you regarding Citadel volunteer
opportunities? ¨
Yes ¨
No
To check the status of your membership, go to
http://www.compusim.com/cmm/CIgetmemberinfo.php
Membership questions?
Email Ildiko at [email protected].
Memberships can be purchased at
the ESSO Station, or mail this
form, along with a cheque for
$25.00, to 860 Citadel Drive NW,
Calgary, AB T3G 4B8
(note: this is a post box address only).
Community
Association
Privacy Policy – www.citadelca.ab.ca/privacy/
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Summer Events in Citadel
2009 Skateparks
This City of Calgary skatepark is only
for skateboarding and rollerblading.
New for 2009—no fees to skate at the
park. Signed waivers are required for
all participants prior to using the park
and a helmet must be worn by all
participants.
Citadel Skatepark
860 Citadel Drive N.W. (at the rink)
August 11 - August 27
Every day 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cardel Place Skatepark
Until August 9
Every day 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For more information call 3-1-1 or
visit calgaryskateparks.com
West 49
Jamming
Challenges
Extreme Sports
Challenge
Take it to the extreme this summer
– wall climbing, skateboarding competition, gladiator jousting and so
much more! *To ride ramps, a signed
waiver is required.
August 14, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Citadel - 860 Citadel Dr. N.W.
Kids' Club
August 10 –13, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Citadel Park (behind the school)
Ages: Grade 1-6
Cost: Free to all
Children will be involved in crafts,
singing, games and recreation, and
many other exciting things.
Brought to you by
Tapestry Church - Citadel
A grassroots skateboard competition
with some unreal tunes and great
prizes from West 49. *To ride ramps,
a signed waiver is required.
August 23, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Citadel - 860 Citadel Dr. N.W.
Interested in Volunteering?
The Citadel Community Association Board is seeking a Volunteer
Coordinator. Make every event a success by coordinating volunteers for
our events and programs!
For more information on this position, please email
[email protected].
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Comm. News
Citadel
Old-Fashioned
Family Fair
Sunday, October 4 at Citadel Park
School from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mark the date!
Please join us for some fun, games and
shopping at our annual Fall Fair! We
will have free old-fashioned fun for
the entire family such as carnival
games, races, wagon rides, popcorn,
the very popular pumpkin decorating
and more!
While you're there, you can get started
on your Christmas shopping with the
various vendors selling anything from
jewelry to crafts and baked goods, so
don't forget your wallet!
Several vendor tables have been
booked already, so please email
[email protected] (Attention:
Jan) to ensure you get a table!
Cost is $10 per table for members,
$15 for non-members.
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SUBURBAN JOURNALS
AUGUST 2009
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Community News
Citadel Seniors 55+ Group
We welcome any interested seniors,
whether singles or couples, to meet
with us for cards and other activities
on Thursday afternoons from 1:303:30. Location: 40 Citadel Pointe.
We are now part of the newly-formed
North West Seniors Travel Group,
which sponsors a tour each month. It
is a great opportunity to meet and
socialize with other groups in
this area. We look forward to
seeing you!
For further information please call
Gordon Kiemele at 403-208-0441,
Barbara Decarie at 403-274-8502, or
Bev James at 403-239-1323.
Citadel Residents:
Tell Us What
You Think!
Visit our website at www.citadelca.ab.ca
and take part in our online poll, where
we ask Citadel residents to voice their
opinions on a variety of community
issues.
The most recent question we asked was:
Which summer activities in our
community are you most looking
forward to? The responses were
as follows:
Stampede Breakfast- 60%
Theatre in the Park- 20%
Park 'n' Play/Stay 'n' Play- 13%
City Mobile Skate Park- 7%
Check out August's new question - we
want your feedback!
If you have an idea for something you
would like to see on the website, please
email [email protected].
It’s Your Link
The Citadel Link is your link into
what is going on with the Citadel
Association Board; it provides
information on your community and
city and it highlights topics of interest.
The newsletter is produced monthly, is
distributed to every door in Citadel
and is also available from the Citadel
Corner at Esso.
We want to hear from you! Does the
Link meet your needs? Is there some
topic you would like to see covered?
Are you interested in submitting your
own article for possible inclusion?
Let us know your feedback by
contacting [email protected].
Citadel Monthly
Meetings
The Board of Directors meets the first
Wednesday of each month (except
July and August) at 7 p.m. at the
Crowfoot Co-op. (The boardroom is
located on the main level; go through
the produce department toward the
travel agency and straight down the
hall beside it.)
Please note: there will be no board
meeting in August. Our next meeting
will take place on September 2, 2009.
E-mail [email protected] for
more information.
Calgary N.W.
Recreation
Centre Survey
NW Recreation Centre (CNRCS)
Survey (ends mid-September 2009):
www.cnrcs.ca
The results of the survey will be used
by the CNRCS Board to guide
decision making on the new
Northwest Recreation Centre. We
would like to encourage all Citadel
residents to fill out the survey to
ensure that you get the recreation
centre that meets YOUR needs.
Len Webber, MLA
Calgary Foothills Constituency
Serving the communities of
Hidden Valley • Kincora • Citadel • Edgemont• The Hamptons • Sherwood
Currently in my role as Parliamentary Assistant for Alberta
Energy, I am sharing Alberta's energy story with industry leaders
and the new Obama administration in the United States. I've had
the opportunity to travel to many Energy conferences and speak
to many American politicians. I tell them that Alberta is the
largest supplier of oil to the United States, and that we're home
to the world's second largest proven oil reserves, second only to
Saudi Arabia. Albertans are blessed with a huge amount of
natural resources; something that many individuals throughout
the States do not realize.
technology we can market to the world.
I share with them that Alberta is taking several steps to ensure
the security of our oil supply, which allow us to continue being a
reliable and environmentally responsible energy producer.
Alberta wants to be the jurisdiction where CCS is perfected. We
have the geology, we have the industry expertise, and we have
committed the funding to make this happen.
Protecting the environment is critical for Alberta and a priority
for Albertans. It is a priority for me. I would not support any
development that I thought would jeopardize the safety of
myself, my family or my friends… or anyone for that matter.
Simply put, Alberta does not proceed with development at the
expense of the environment.
Along with our CCS ambition, our Provincial Energy Strategy
includes more renewable energy development. We recognize
that we must find cleaner and more efficient ways to develop our
oil and gas resources.
Now, as many of you know, Alberta has committed $2 billion to
carbon capture and storage. It is an unprecedented investment
for a jurisdiction of our size. In a nutshell, Carbon Capture and
Storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial
emitters and storing it underground, preventing it from getting
into the atmosphere. It is a safe and scientifically proven
technology, and a technology that holds tremendous potential
for Alberta, both as a way of reducing emissions and as a
With the government dollars committed to CCS, we have
received 11 industry proposals for Carbon Capture and Storage,
three of which are oil sands related. From these proposals, we
will select the best three to five CCS projects to go forward with.
Our goal from these projects is to capture, transport and store up
to five million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2015. That is
like taking one-third of all the vehicles registered in Alberta off
the road.
But while it is important to develop the technology that will
ultimately help us manage the Climate Change Challenge, it is
equally important to keep things in perspective. What I mean is
that the emission from the oil sands account for about 1
tenth of 1 percent of all green house gas emissions in the world.
This is a far cry from what some environmental groups' fear
campaigns would have you believe.
By implementing our plan, we remain confident that we will meet
our climate change and environmental goals, and that we will
sustain the economic prosperity of our province.
As the MLA for Calgary Foothills, I am
always available to assist constituents. I can be
reached in my constituency office at #217, 45 Edenwold Dr. NW,
Calgary, AB T3A 3S8, by calling 403-288-4453, or
e-mail [email protected].
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OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Community News
Citadel Board News
Board Member changes: David
Mitchell was welcomed to the board
as our new secretary at our most
recent board meeting. We regret that
Jeremy Sherry, website director, has
resigned from the board; however, he
will continue to work with us in
keeping the website updated.
Traffic Report: Speed strips were set
up in three locations in Citadel with
average speeds calculated as follows:
Citadel Way by the park (35 km/hr),
Citadel Drive north of Citadel Link
(45 km/hr) and Citadel Drive between
blocks 400 and 500 (55 km/hr). Three
recordings near noon on Citadel Drive
were logged at 70 km/hr. Conclusion:
There does not appear to be a problem
associated with speeding in Citadel.
The issue may be more related to
perception and communication.
Green Committee: The committee
met on May 18 to discuss strategies
and initiatives for introducing topics
associated with responsible
environmental management and
stewardship.
Tennis Court Lessons: A citizen
operates a tennis school on a fee basis
and has requested the use of the
Community Association's tennis
courts. The board has agreed that she
may use a court during the daytime,
but not during prime time evening
hours or weekends, and also that a fee
for use should be charged.
Facebook: A Facebook site for
logging comments and exchange with
reference to Citadel has been
launched. To date, 33 have registered.
The site will be monitored to ensure
quality and suitability of submissions.
Registrations
Parade of Garage Sales:
Participation was considered to be
good, with 57 homes taking part.
There was also a good public response
and turnout. Zeena Taghvai, who
sponsored the advertising and signage,
was pleased with the results. Liaison
and cooperation with Arbour Lake,
whose sale was held simultaneously,
was considered to have been
successful.
Calgary West
Soccer Club
CMSA
Competitive
League, U8-U18
All Levels/Tiers
1-6 (Premier,
Comp A/B). All
registrations and communities
welcome. Visit
www.calgarywestsoccer.com.
Old-Fashioned Fall Fair: This event
will be held on October 4 at Citadel
Park School this year.
Crowfoot
Hockey
If you haven't
registered yet,
there will be
an in-person registration night on
Tuesday, August 25th at the Crowfoot
Arena, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Visit
www.crowfoothockey.com for more
information or contact Victoria at
403-208-8108.
Memberships: As of June 17,
memberships were counted at 286,
with revenues received Sept. to
May: $7,150.
Water Valve: Repairs to the water
valve at the rink are complete to the
point of which all components that can
be have been replaced with
newer/stronger pieces. There will be
instructions printed on the inside of
the cover over the valves which will
aid people in operating the valve, and
it is hoped that we will get at least two
more years out of it.
Sports: The Northwest Rec Centre
and the Southeast Rec Centre will both
receive $70MM from the city to be
paid over the years 2011 - 2016.
CNRCS had an open house on June
25th to explain where the process is
and to collect opinions on the plans.
Closing out of the Crowfoot Minor
Soccer League has left a residue of
$20,625.94 for distribution. The share
allocated to the Citadel Community
Association is $5,038.92.
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Community News
Going Green Can Save You Money
Following an announcement from the
Federal Government this March, the
Calgary Herald published an article
describing one man's success in
earning rebates after having to replace
his furnace.
After doing an audit to see how
efficient his home was, the family
decided to do four major changes at
once for a total of $9,000 including a
furnace, attic insulation, a tankless hot
water heater and air conditioner. These
home changes resulted in $3,200 in
rebates from both the provincial and
federal governments, and the family
saves 30% on energy bills.
The Government's incentives for
choosing eco-friendly products
There are two programs available:
!Home Renovation Tax Credit
!ecoENERGY Retrofit Program
The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA)
has put together the Home Renovation
Tax Credit (HRTC) where Canadians
can claim up to $1,350 on their 2009
federal income tax return on eligible
purchases. www.cra-arc.gc.ca or
www.fin.gc.ca
The government has also invested an
additional $300 million towards the
ecoENERGY Retrofit Program. That
is a significant investment that not only
helps Canadians save money but is
helping to stimulate the local economy
by encouraging consumers to spend.
How do you qualify for
your rebate(s)?
Rebates are given under the following
conditions for the HRTC (please see
website for more details):
!Family based home (ie: spouse
and children)
!Eligible renovations including kitchen,
bathroom or basement renos,
windows, doors, new furnace, etc. –
there is a long list!
!$10,000 max renovation per family
!Principal residence, cottage or
rental property
!Work performed or goods acquired
after Jan 27, 2009 and before
Feb 1, 2010
Homeowners can apply for a rebate
through the Federal Government's
ecoENERGY Program for up to a
maximum of $5,000 rebate. Some
provinces also have rebate programs
available.
Sources: http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/
20090330-eng.cfm; http://www.calgaryherald.com/
business/fp/Homeowners+find+gold+going+green/
1443158/story.html; www.cra-arc.gc.ca
Citadel has new
GOING GREEN committee
Early in July, several interested
members from Citadel met to discuss
what the new green initiative
committee would look like.
There was a broad range of
volunteers interested in helping out
not only the community, but the
planet at large. Ages of the
committee members ranged from
youth to seniors, and each member
has different skills and life
experience to bring to the table.
Some folks are just plain passionate
about saving money and others have
taken their interest as far as building
their careers on it.
Several initiatives were discussed
including working with the City of
Calgary to take on some of their
community designed programs.
The Green Committee will meet once
per month to work on programs,
discuss ideas, and exchange
information. We will be meeting on
the last Monday of each month and
will be putting together submissions
for the Citadel Link on how Citadel
residents can make some easy
changes to save money and
lessen our impact on the planet
by going green.
Watch for the next update to learn
more about the latest community
initiatives including an ongoing
graffiti removal program.
Have a passion for making
an impact?
The Green Committee is looking to
add members to its team – you can
commit as much or as little as you
like. If you would like more
information about this, want to learn
about the next meeting or hear more
about how the City can help remove
graffiti on your street, please contact
the Citadel Community Association
Board to put you in touch with
the members.
[email protected]
403-397-3454
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OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Community News
Hawkwood #214 Scouting
Here we are in the midst of summer.
Our programs are getting organized
for September and we will have a Fall
Registration night on Wednesday,
September 2 from 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. at St. Thomas United
Church, 100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W.
Mark it on your calendar. Our Beaver
Colony is presently full but if there is
enough interest (in enrollment of both
youth and leaders) another colony
could be formed. Please let us know
if you're interested. We welcome new
Cubs (ages 8, 9 & 10) and Scouts
(ages 11, 12 & 13) without previous
Scouting experience. For more
information, you can contact Richard
Taylor-Kerr at 403-239-8271. If
existing members of Hawkwood
Scouting haven't yet got their
registration forms back in to their
leaders, please do so as soon as
possible.
By the time you read this, our Scouts
will have already returned from our
“Alberta Jamboree” which was held at
Camp Impeesa close to Pincher Creek,
Alberta from July 12 – 18th. They
spent many, many hours preparing and
planning and getting organized. We
will have more details and hopefully
some pictures to share with you in the
next newsletter.
The Venturers attended Camp
California recently as well. All of our
Venturers went and won a very
valuable trophy as well as the 1st place
overall trophy. If you know any Vents
– please ask them to explain. They all
had a great time and were happy to
report: no injuries this year. They are
also planning backpacking courses,
bear and cougar awareness courses
and are planning a camp out in Fernie
for the August long weekend.
We hope you all have a happy and safe
summer.
Mitotem District Girl Guides
Watch the September community news for fall registration events in your area.
Any questions about the Guiding program in the communities of Hawkwood or
Citadel, contact Suzanne at [email protected]
Looking for
assistance in our
guiding
community at the
unit and district
levels, keen fun
women please
apply.
Suzanne Collins,
Mitotem District
Calling all
Babysitters!
Are you 12 years or older? Have you
taken a babysitting course? (Available
at the Crowfoot YMCA and other
places).
If you would like to advertise your
name, age, and phone number in
future issues of the Link, with a
parent's permission (for those 12 to 17
years of age), please go to the Citadel
website and download the waiver form
(http://www.citadelca.ab.ca/groupsbabysitters.php). Get a parent to
complete the form and send it to the
Citadel Community Association at the
address on the form.
If at some point in the future you
decide you no longer want your name
on this list, then you must contact us
via phone or e-mail and let us know.
Note: The Citadel Community Association and
the Citadel Link are only compiling and
publishing a list of names. We are not
responsible for any other services with respect
to this listing. The employer takes on full
responsibility of interviewing and hiring the
babysitters and the parents of the babysitters
are responsible for screening the prospective
employer of their child.
Available Babysitters:
Grace - 20 years old, 403-830-4149 (c) or
403-239-7690 (h)
Samantha - 14 years old, 403-547-2839
Tyneka - 12 years old, 403-697-1460
Renée - 16 years old, 403-547-1496
Caitlin - 13 years old, 403-275-0516
Bailey - 12 years old, 403-208-0057
Kathy - Adult, 403-241-8896
Dannea - 13 years old, 403-547-7747
Kassaundra - 12 years old, 403-453-4323
Megan - 12 years old, 403-651-1235
Alexander - 12 years old, 403-239-1011
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In Our City
Lawn Chair
Theatre
Free family fun from 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair or a blanket
and enjoy free snacks and
performances from magicians, theatre
groups, story-tellers and much more!
August 6: Hidden Valley – 10504
Hidden Valley Dr. N.W. (by outdoor rink)
Youth
Engagement
Program
Who: Youth ages 12 – 17 years
When: Every Tuesday July 7 –
August 21
Why: Fun! Fun! And more FUN!
Cost: FREE
Call 3-1-1 for MORE info!
August 13: Tuscany – Tuscany Way &
Sandstone/MacEwan Community
Tuscany Blvd. N.W. (on the playfields)
Tuesdays: 12 – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays:
12 – 2 p.m.
August 20: Edgemont – 33
Thursdays: Off Trip – time varies
Edgevalley Circle N.W.
Fridays: 12 – 2 p.m.
Family Pool
Parties
Head out to the pool to celebrate
summer!! Hang out with your friends
and family while enjoying some music
and the party.
Cost: Regular Pool Admission
August 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Pool,
2310 6th St. N.W.
August 22, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bowview Pool, 1910 6th Ave. N.W.
Dalhousie Community
Tuesdays: 12 – 2 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12 – 2 p.m.
Thursdays: Off Trip – time varies
Fridays: 12 – 2 p.m.
Edgemont Community
Tuesdays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Thursdays: Off Trip – time varies
Fridays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Huntington Hills Community
Tuesdays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Thursdays: Off Trip – time varies
Fridays: 3 – 5 p.m.
Toast 'n' Jam
Friday August 7, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Canada Olympic Park (Festival Tent)
88 Canada Olympic Drive S.W.
Toast 'n' Jam is Calgary's biggest youth battle of the bands. The event runs
rain or shine and is free to attend! Check out Calgary.ca/toastnjam for
further information!
Participants
Wanted for Study
on Problem
Gambling
Problem gambling is an extremely
important social concern. Individuals
that develop problems have
compromised personal, family, and
vocational functioning. They
commonly experience financial
problems, relational problems, and
problems with the law. They are also
at higher risk for substance abuse,
suicide, general medical conditions
associated with stress, and mood
disorders. The good news is that there
are effective treatments available.
Unfortunately, only 1 in 10 problem
gamblers seek treatment. One reason
problem gamblers report avoiding and
delaying treatment is due to stigma.
A Ph.D. student in Clinical
Psychology at the University of
Calgary is examining the impact of
stigma on problem gamblers and their
treatment seeking patterns and is
interested in the point of view of
individuals who may have experienced
past or current gambling problems.
Do you have concerns about your
gambling? If you are over 18 years of
age and are able to come to the
University of Calgary for an hour,
participation would include filling out
a paper and pencil questionnaire.
Remuneration is a $20 gift card to a
grocery store. Please call
403-210-9580 to confirm eligibility.
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AUGUST 2009
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Citadel Stampede Breakfast 2
Our Stampede Breakfast this year was a tremendous
success. Over 1500 Citadel residents, family and friends
joined us on July 4th at the Rink for a fabulous morning!
Everyone enjoyed a terrific breakfast of pancakes, beans,
sausages and hash browns, spent time visiting with
neighbours and took part in some awesome activities! The
petting zoo, jumping tent and obstacle course were huge
hits with the younger crowd, while kids of all ages enjoyed
testing their climbing skills on the climbing wall.
Of course, this great community event would not be
possible without all of our wonderful volunteers and
sponsors. We'd like to offer special thanks to Tapestry
Church for providing 13 volunteers, Jonathan Crawford for
being our one and only platinum sponsor, and Run Digital
Inc. for sponsoring all of our sandwich board signs and our
sponsor banners. Also, a special thank you goes to Cheryl
Myers and Sebastian Gentile, who every year go above and
beyond to make this event run smoothly. Every volunteer
and sponsor is invaluable to the success of our breakfast.
We offer a huge "THANK YOU" to each and every one
of you!!!
Several items of clothing were found at the Stampede
Breakfast~ if you believe you may have left something behind,
please email [email protected] to claim it!
Thank You to
Volunteers an
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Sponsors
Platinum
Jonathan Crawford, Re/Max
Max Anderson~ATB~Anne Beatty~Ron
Beatty~Leslie Bloxham~Marcie
Campbell~Wayne Chow~Jonathan
Crawford~Ester Damkar~Norman
Damkar~Barbara Decarie~Josh Dyck~Brian
Eaton~Cory Eaton~Jacqueline Eaton~Vivian
Eaton~Sebastian Gentile~Rashi Ghai~Greg
Harasyn~Ryan Hawkings~Mike
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Zeena Taghvai ~ Re/Max
Silver
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Crowfoot Plates
Foothills Landscaping
Run Digital Inc.
Sobeys Royal Oak
Bronze
Charlesglen Toyota
Crowfoot Dodge
Crowfoot Safeway
Crowfoot Village Honda
Knibbe Automotive Repair
We are planning a volunteer appreciation
event for all the wonderful volunteers who
make our community events a success – watch
for details in the September Link!
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206, 3604-52 Ave NW
Hawkwood Scouting
serves the communities
of Hawkwood and Citadel.
We have the following
programs:
Beavers (ECS - Grade 2)
Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:15
Fall Registration
List Only
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Wed. Sept 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
St. Thomas United Church,
Cubs (Grade 3 - 5)
Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:30
at Hawkwood School
100 Hawkwood Blvd. N.W.
Scouts (Grade 6 - 8)
Two cheques are required:
Registration fee / youth is $155.00.
(Fee changes to $165 on Sept 3, 2009)
Bottle drive deposit / family is $150.00.
Mondays 6:30 – 8:30
at Hawkwood School
For more
information call
Richard Taylor-Kerr
403-239-8271
Fee is: $155 - June 4 to Sept 2/09
$165 - Sept 3 to Dec 31/09
$90 – Jan 1/10 onwards
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In Our City
Tickets, admission or registration may be required
for events. Event details are believed correct as of
press time but may change at any time.
Events In and Around Calgary
Calgary Fringe Festival:
Jul. 31 – Aug. 8
Various venues
www.calgaryfringe.ca
Indoor theatre productions, film
entries, touring street performers, and
musicians and musical acts.
Calgary International Blues
Festival: Aug. 3 – 9
Pumphouse Park
www.calgarybluesfest.com
Calgary Bluesfest celebrates its 5th
Anniversary with a full week of world
class blues!
Taste of Calgary: Aug. 6 – 9
Eau Claire Market
www.tasteofcalgary.com
This festival offers sensational
samples from Calgary’s finest and
most unique restaurants and beverage
companies.
Toast 'n' Jam: Aug. 7
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Canada Olympic Park (Festival Tent)
88 Canada Olympic Drive S.W.
Calgary.ca/toastnjam
Calgary's biggest youth battle of the
bands. The event runs rain or shine
and is free to attend!
Calgary Stampeders vs Winnipeg
Blue Bombers (CFL): Aug. 8
McMahon Stadium
www.stampeders.com
Afrikadey! Festival: Aug. 8
Prince's Island Park
www.afrikadey.com
Celebrating African culture, events
will take place at various venues
throughout the week, finishing with
a weekend of music at Prince's
Island Park.
Marda Loop Marda Gras Street
Festival: Aug. 9
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
19 - 22 Street on 33 & 34 Avenue SW
www.mardaloopbrz.ca
A wide array of entertainers are
featured on stages and entertainment
zones in the heart of the Marda Loop.
The Alberta Bound Tattoo and Arts
Festival: Aug. 14 – 16
Stampede Roundup Centre
www.calgarytattoos.com
Celebrating all things related to and
associated with tattoo culture
including choppers, fashion, hotrods
and more.
of some of Calgary’s long-time
favourites and new and
upcoming musicians.
Calgary International Reggae
Festival: Aug. 15
Shaw Millennium Park
www.calgaryreggaefestival.com
Live performances from international
reggae artists, a beer garden, a
separate youth area, plenty of arts &
crafts and food vendors.
Con-Version 25: Aug. 23 – 26
The Metropolitan Centre
www.Con-Version.org
Calgary's premier science-fiction,
fantasy and genre convention.
GlobalFest: Aug. 14 – 29
Elliston Park
www.globalfest.ca
A celebration of multi-culturalism and
diversity. Activities include the
OneWorld Festival, the Calgary
Foundation Centennial World Stage
and the world class International
Fireworks Competition.
Free Child Education Workshop:
Aug. 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Green Learning Academy
www.greenlearning.com
Come learn about your child’s
individual learning style and valuable
parenting tips. Learn what works,
what doesn’t and why.
CJSW Summer Concert Series:
Aug. 15, 6:00 p.m.
Olympic Plaza
www.cjsw.com
Free concert featuring a combination
Expo Latino: Aug. 28 – 30
Prince's Island Park
www.hispanicarts.com
Features hispanic food, vendors, live
entertainment and more.
Looking for
something to do?
Get out and
enjoy your city!
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Dalhousie Station
Hours:
Mon. & Wed.
10 am - 8 pm
Tues., Thur. & Fri. 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday
10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays & Stat Holidays
New Patients Welcome
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SUBURBAN JOURNALS
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AUGUST 2009
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In Our City
Alderman Report
While property taxes are inevitable,
they are the way citizens pay for the
services they receive. The City of
Calgary wants to ensure increases in
property taxes do not make home
ownership a burden for low
income Calgarians.
The City of Calgary offers the
Property Tax Assistance Program
which provides a grant equal to a
homeowner's increase in property
taxes in the current tax year.
“The program provides assistance to
residential property taxpayers
experiencing financial hardship
resulting from a property tax
increase,” says Susan Fernando,
property tax mitigation worker.
But it's not just about property tax
assistance, says Fernando.
“We also help people to access other
services and resources in the
community. For more information
about the Property Tax Assistance
Program, please call 3-1-1 or visit our
website at
www.calgary.ca/propertytax.
In order to qualify for the program,
you must:
!Have had an increase to your
property taxes in 2009;
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!Own no other property;
!Meet the household income cut-offs
($22,171/single person;
$27,601/couple, $33,933/3 person;
$41,198/4 person);
!Provide proof of income (2008
Notice of Assessment from Revenue
Canada is required).
If the increase in property taxes will
be a burden and you believe you
qualify, contact The City of Calgary
by calling 3-1-1 to apply. You can also
visit our website at
www.calgary.ca/propertytax to
complete an application online. If you
know anyone who also may be in this
situation, please let them know about
this program.
Applications to the program will be
accepted until December 1, 2009.
!Taoist
Tai Chi for Teens:
Sat. Aug. 15, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Balances body, mind and spirit with
exercise and "moving meditation".
!The
Green Force - A Musical
Storytelling Performance:
Sat. Aug. 22, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ECO superhero songs, dances and
surprises! No registration required.
On: Wednesdays in Aug.,
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Test your skills
at games like Rock Band, Guitar
Hero and more! Ages 13 to 17. No
registration required.
!Game
The Alberta Seniors and Community
Supports (a provincial government
program) provides an education
property tax rebate to seniors. Seniors
remain responsible for paying the full
amount of the property tax levy shown
on their tax notice.
If you have questions or if you wish to
receive an application form, call the
Alberta Seniors Information Line at
1-800-642-3853 or go to
www.seniors.gov.ab.ca
!Drop-In
Family Storytime:
Wednesdays and Thursdays in Aug.,
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Stories,
songs and fingerplays for the whole
family. Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/
caregiver. No registration required.
!Super
Summer Drop-in Family
Storytime: Mon. Aug. 10, 17 and 24,
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stories,
songs, fingerplays and/or a video.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver.
No registration required.
Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
for more information on these
programs. Registration is required for
all programs unless otherwise noted.
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AUGUST 2009
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In Our City
Animal & Bylaw Services
Wild Weeds and Overgrown Grass
With summer in full swing, many
Calgarians are slowing down and
getting into relaxation mode. While
you are out on the deck this summer,
remember to take time out to keep
your lawn looking good. By
following a few simple guidelines,
you can ensure that you stay in
compliance with Calgary's
Community Standards Bylaws.
Keep your lawn shorter than six
inches in length
!This reduces fire hazards, prevents
infestations of mice and rodents and
maintains community pride.
!Three inches is the perfect length –
your lawn won't get scorched by the
sun and reduces the amount of
watering necessary.
Keep up your property – even when
you're not there
!Lawn maintenance is important –
even when you are on vacation. Ask
a friend or neighbour to take care of
your yard while you're away.
!Landlords are ultimately responsible
for their properties. Make an
agreement with your tenants to
ensure that your property complies
with the bylaws.
Care for areas adjacent to
your property
!Areas adjacent to your property,
including back alleys and boulevards,
are the home owner's responsibility.
Keep the lawn mowed and ensure that
weeds are under control.
Keep weeds under control and
prevent them from spreading to
other properties
!Regular lawn maintenance will help
reduce weeds.
!Consider pest-free options. For more
ideas go to calgary.ca/parks. Check
out the healthy yards program under
the community initiatives section.
By following these simple steps, you
and your neighbours will enjoy the
outdoors in a safe, pleasant and
nuisance-free environment.
For more information, call 3-1-1 or
visit Calgary.ca and search
“Community Standards Bylaw.”
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SUBURBAN JOURNALS
AUGUST 2009
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Your Safety
Staying Safe at Home
Preventing residential break-andenters doesn't mean looking out for
just your own home — it covers your
whole neighbourhood. The first step
you can take to prevent crime in your
neighbourhood is to work together.
The Calgary Police Service suggests
these tips to help you get started:
Get to know each other: Become
familiar with the routines in your
neighbourhoods and get to know your
neighbours. Help build community
spirit by hosting community or streetwide block parties or yard sales. Be
aware of strangers and call police at
266-1234 if something or someone
looks suspicious.
Talk to each other: Good neighbours
look out for each other and let others
know when they will be away. Leave
keys and emergency phone numbers
with a trusted neighbour, friend or
relative.
Keep up appearances: A well-kept
community is less attractive to
criminals and vandals. Appearance
often reflects residents' concerns,
pride and willingness to work
together.
Get involved in crime prevention:
Block Watch is a program that brings
concerned citizens and police together
to reduce crime in neighbourhoods.
For more information call 403-5092565 or visit
www.calgaryblockwatch.com.
Look out for the children: The
Calgary Block Parent Association
provides personal safety information
and immediate assistance through a
community safety network. Contact
them at 403-269-6460 or
www.calgaryblockparent.ca.
Register for PACT: Register for the
free PACT (Police And Community
Telephone) system by calling 403645-2990 or visiting
www.calgarypolice.ca. PACT is a
police-operated computer system that
sends out recorded phone messages
about criminal activity, police
concerns and tips affecting your
community.
Be suspicious, and report the
following to the Calgary Police
Service:
!Unusual noises, such as someone
yelling for help
The first step you
can take to prevent crime
in your neighbourhood
is to work together.
!Vehicles moving slowly and
randomly through the
neighbourhood
!A stranger running or walking
randomly through the
neighbourhood
!A stranger sitting in a car, stopping to
talk to a child, or looking into homes
or parked cars
!Furniture being removed from homes
when the owners are on vacation or
at work
!Abandoned vehicles
!Unusual activities of pets, such as the
repeated barking of a dog that is
normally quiet
!Someone going door-to-door
soliciting who refuses to provide
proper identification
!If you see homes with open doors,
front doors with keys left in the
locks, or a neighbour's car with the
trunk left open, give them a quick
call to let them know.
Don't hesitate to call: Many people
believe that the police don't want to be
called if the caller is merely
suspicious. This isn't true: when in
doubt — call the police. Use the
general police line at 266-1234 for
suspicious activities; use 911 for
crimes in progress.
If you have community concerns, you
could also call your Community
Liaison Officer — every district of the
city has several of these officers who
act as points of contact for community
policing initiatives and problem
solving. Check www.calgarypolice.ca
for a district map and phone numbers
or call the police general line at 403266-1234 — they'll put you in contact
with the CLO who looks after your
community.
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Your Pets
Parasites
Parasites – it is a word that makes
most people squirm when they hear it.
To think that their pet may have
parasites makes one shudder. It is
hard to imagine that the little ball of
fur that you snuggle with every night
may have worms, fleas or some other
'creepy crawly'; however, it may be
true.
There are two different groups of
parasites – internal and external.
Internal parasites are commonly
known as worms (hookworm,
whipworm, tapeworm and
roundworms) and external parasites
are fleas, ticks, ear mites and mange
mites.
Many people are not aware of the
health risks to both pets and people
associated with parasites. The most
common internal infection is of
intestinal parasites found in dogs and
cats called the roundworm.
Roundworm and hookworm infections
are zoonotic – meaning that although
they are animal diseases, they can be
transmitted to humans.
Having direct contact with an infected
dog or cat can increase your chance of
becoming infected; however, most
people actually get worms from the
accidental eating of the worm larvae.
Children playing in areas that may
contain feces infested with worm eggs
such as sandboxes can be at risk of
accidentally ingesting larvae. If left
untreated, roundworms can cause
serious health issues in humans.
Although many people feel that pets
should be “de-wormed” only during
the summer, and others do not even
treat at all, pet owners need to develop
the habit of treating year
round. This will ensure
the highest level of health
and well being for your
entire family – both two
and four-legged alike.
Treating only during the
summer months is a good
start, but parasites can
infect your pet at any time
of the year. Although
fleas and ticks may be less
of a problem during the cold winters
we experience, internal parasites can
be in the environment year-round.
Pets can have worms without showing
any outward signs. If pets have
diarrhea, lethargy, vomiting or a
change in their appetite or coat, they
may have a large infestation and
should see your regular veterinarian.
They can diagnose intestinal parasites
through a physical exam and
microscopic analysis of your pets'
fecal material and prescribe a
treatment plan.
practice good personal hygiene.
Children should be discouraged from
eating dirt and sandboxes should be
covered when not in use. Everyone
should always wash his or her hands
after handling soil. Also, you can
prevent the spread of any of these
internal parasites by picking up your
pet's droppings immediately.
Disposing of pet feces on a regular
basis can help remove potentially
infective worm eggs before they are
distributed through the environment
and hatch. One worm can lay over
100,000 eggs per day.
Ensure that your pet and family are
To reduce the risk of a parasitic
safe this summer and discuss parasites
infection in your family and pet, there
with your veterinarian. Prevention is
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Your Health
The Nasty “M” Word
Many of my clients are approaching
an age when the horrors of menopause
become a concern. I say the 'horrors'
because the word, menopause,
connotes negativity and not many
ladies have happy stories to report,
other than 'thank goodness that has
passed!' However, lifestyle
modifications can help the symptoms
of what can be a trying time for some.
If there is anything predictable about
menopause, it's that its symptoms are
unpredictable. Symptoms that bother
some women aren't even on the radar
for others. It's important to note that
menopause is a natural event and that
its presence is evidenced by symptoms
that need to be managed, not 'cured'.
There are some pharmaceutical
options that can be considered, but
there are risks and the benefits must
outweigh any risks. Drug options and
even herbal remedies should be
discussed with your family physician.
Many things can be done on the
'lifestyle' front before that
conversation with your doctor takes
place.
In some regards, menopause gets a
bum wrap in that a myriad of
problems are seemingly related to this
event. The average age of onset of
menopause is 51 and it typically lasts
four years. It can start as soon as the
early forties or be delayed to the late
fifties. As it turns out, this is also a
time in a woman's life when sedentary
living sets in. Depression, weight
gain, mental slowing, sleep troubles,
joint problems, fatigue and anxiety
affect women and men in similar
numbers during this age frame.
Studies show that there are only a few
true symptoms of
menopause:
Hot Flashes – These are
caused by sudden dilation
of the blood vessels in the
skin. This brings warm
blood from the core of the
body to the surface and is
normally used as a cooling
mechanism. Changing
estrogen levels during
menopause seem to short
circuit the whole system.
Hot flashes will usually
last five minutes and can
often leave a woman
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Night Sweats – These are
actually hot flashes that happen at
night. Due to the fact that the natural
body temperature is lower at rest, the
proportional rise in temperature seems
greater. The body is slower to react
and the episode seems to last longer.
Mood Swings – It should be noted
that mood swings are chemically
related and they are in no way are
related to mental illness. If you
understand that these events are
temporary and they are related to the
brain's response to fluctuating
estrogen levels, it can go a long way
to coping with them.
Vaginal Dryness – This is a symptom
that seems to affect about a third of
women. In the absence of estrogen the
lining of the vagina atrophies.
Unfortunately, lifestyle changes do
little to change this symptom.
Exercise, both aerobic and strength
training, prove to be a healthy strategy
to reduce the above symptoms. As
well, an increase in lean muscle mass
helps to maintain the metabolic rate
and reduce the steady weight gain
many experience. Weight bearing
exercise is by far the best way to fight
osteoporosis. Symptoms of depression
can also be reduced with increased
activity. A reduction in sugar, caffeine,
alcohol, chocolate, hot or spicy foods,
overeating, stress and a sedentary
lifestyle can reduce menopausal
symptoms. Although it sounds silly, a
positive attitude also goes a long way
to manage menopause.
This is an exciting time for women;
the start of a new 'you'. My advice is
to make extra efforts in self care. By
including metabolism-boosting
activity and sound nutritional
principles in your life, you may be
feeling better than ever at an age when
many are struggling.
Shawna Kaminski
Dear Citadel Resident,
Thank you to all of you
who have continued to
support me throughout
the years. I rely on your
referrals and appreciate
the opportunity!
!
D
L
SO
With the market
strengthening and the low supply of good homes to meet the
demand I would suggest that if you are considering selling,
you do it now.
Citadel’s
hardest
working
realtor!
Call me for a Market Evaluation on your home with no
obligation today! You will be glad you called me first!
Zeena Taghvai
Real Estate Agent
30
403-850-6957
OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
[email protected]
www.citadelhomes.ca
SUBURBAN JOURNALS
CITADEL LINK
AUGUST 2009
31
Your Health
Weighing in on Organic Eating
Years ago, it was virtually impossible
to find “organic” foods in our grocery
stores. Now, in addition to farmers'
markets featuring organic growers and
stores that specialize in organically
certified foods, you can pick up a
wide range of
products at your
supermarket.
But is it worth it?
Organic products
cost more—some
times two to three
times more than
regular products.
But talk to an
organic convert and
they'll point out
some compelling
reasons to change
your shopping
habits. First, there
is increasing
scientific evidence
of risks to human
health associated
with pesticide
residues in food. Organic products
are grown in conditions that reduce
pesticide residues and the use of
certain chemical additives. In Canada,
products that make an organic claim
must now be certified to meet
Canadian organic standards. In
addition to potential health benefits,
organic farming methods that don't
use nitrogen fertilizers and buying
from local growers can also reduce
our carbon and energy footprints and
associated emissions.
The Environmental Working Group
(www.foodnews.org) says people can
lower their pesticide exposure by
almost 80 per cent by avoiding the top
12 most contaminated fruits and
vegetables and eating the least
contaminated instead. It has created a
shopper's guide to pesticides based on
pesticide tests on foods conducted by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and the Food
and Drug
Administration
from 2000 to 2007.
Fruits topped the
list of the
consistently most
contaminated fruits
and vegetables,
with seven of the
12 most
contaminated
foods. The seven
were peaches
(leading the list),
then apples,
nectarines,
strawberries,
cherries, and
imported grapes,
and pears.
Sweet bell peppers, celery, kale,
lettuce, and carrots are the vegetables
most likely to expose consumers to
pesticides. The vegetables least likely
to have pesticides on them are onions,
sweet corn, asparagus, sweet peas,
cabbage, eggplant, broccoli, tomatoes,
and sweet potatoes.
Going totally organic may not be
feasible for most people due to cost
and availability, but even some small
changes to your shopping list can help
you reduce pesticide levels in your
diet. Do your research and weigh
in yourself on the benefits of
choosing organic.
Calgary Fitness
& Recreation
Events
Open Minds Walk & Run 2009 –
Aug. 23
North Glenmore Park
www.schizophrenia.ab.ca
Walk or run in to support the
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta.
CN Canadian Women's Open –
Aug. 31 – Sept. 6
Priddis Greens Golf Course
www.cncanadianwomensopen.com
Canada's only LPGA, in support for
the Alberta Children's Hospital
Foundation.
Steps To Fitness 2009 –
Sept. 12
Stepper Custom Homes,
120 Country Hills Landing N.W.
www.events.runninroom.com/hm/
5km and 10km to support the
Alberta Children's Hospital
Foundation.
Terry Fox Run – Sept. 13
Eau Claire
www.terryfoxrun.org
The 29th Annual Terry Fox Run,
raising funds for cancer research on
all types of cancer.
Cerebral Palsy Association in
Alberta Life without Limits
Challenge – Sept. 19
Carburn Park (Riverbend)
www.lifewithoutlimits.ca
A fun family event and to raise
money and awareness in support of
the Cerebral Palsy Association.
Tickets, admission or registration may be required
for events. Event details are believed correct as of
press time but may change at any time.