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WRITE ON HOCKEY 6
DOES MY DOG HAVE
SEPARATION ANXIETY? 8
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Happy Thinking Day!
So what is this Thinking Day? World Thinking Day is
the joint birthday of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell the
founders of Scouting and Girl Guiding. World Thinking
Day gives Girl Guides and Girl Scouts the world over the
chance to reflect and show camaraderie with their sisters in far flung places. Units will hold parties or special
events in celebration of Thinking Day and raise funds
for the CWFF (Canadian World Friendship Fund). These
funds will go to WAGGGS (World Association of Girl
Guides & Girl Scouts) for development of the Guiding
programs in other countries.
Blackfoot District will be hosting a bridging roller skating
night for all its members. This is sure to be a fun and active
event.
The Guide units will be learning about the 4 World Guiding Centres by participating in activities from Mexico
(Our Cabana), India (Sangam), Switzerland (Our Chalet)
and England (Pax Lodge) in celebration of Thinking Day.
The Pathfinder and Ranger units will be completing a
penny challenge to raise money for the CWFF, hosting
a bridging bingo night, working on Granny squares for
a blanket for a shelter and planning for upcoming trips.
Guiding is a great place to build new friendships and experience new challenges. Why not give us a try.
Happy Valentine’s Day
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is Fun
The Spark units will be enjoying the outdoors, bowling,
celebrating Valentine’s Day with cupcakes and cards,
and learning about Guides from around the world.
The Brownie units will be celebrating Thinking Day
through games, songs, dances and crafts from our sister
Guiding countries.
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CITY OF CALGARY
WRITE ON HOCKEY
by Lon Hofer
Playoffs Are Coming - Take Care Of Your Woman
Guys. Playoffs are just over a month away, and if you
have anything in common with me, you will be watching hockey every night. After all, it’s playoff hockey. We’ve
all done our time in front of So You Think You Can Dance
or The Bachelor, but hockey can be the same for her. So
to get yourself some space in front of the TV for playoff
hockey, follow this list until they start:
• Buy Her Some Bling (something that glitters)
I don’t know what it is with this stuff, whether it’s the
glitter or the thoughtfulness or what, but it works.
Surprise her with something.
• Wine and Dine Her (ask her out)
Take her out to dinner, order whatever she wants (yes,
dessert too), and just be yourself with her. There is a
good wine out there pronounced “Savig Nin Blank.”
• Surprise Her with Something (doesn’t have to be
fancy)
You don’t have to introduce this with a sappy line or
anything, just a ‘thought you might like this’ in front of
a nice purchase, like a new pink crescent wrench.
• Clean the House (just kidding)
• Take Care of Business (every weekend)
Pay the bills, maintain the accounts, ensure the
cars are up on service, shoes are shined, clothes are
pressed, groceries are complete, ‘fix it’ lists are done.
Do not leave any task incomplete. Done.
With this list complete you should have no problem
anchoring in on the couch for a long playoff run.
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Alberta Health Services,
Emergency Medical Services
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and
what to do if someone experiences these? Knowing can
make the difference between life and death.
Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning
signs of a potential heart attack can significantly improve
survival and recovery. February is Heart Month - take the
time to be heart safe and learn how you can reduce your risk.
What to do when seconds count
• Call 9-1-1 immediately. Early treatment can greatly reduce
heart damage and make the difference of life and death.
• Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives. Paramedics can
provide oxygen, start an intravenous and perform an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Paramedics can also administer important medications in
the early minutes of a heart attack to lessen heart damage.
• During transport, EMS will also share information with the
hospital so definitive treatment can begin immediately on
arrival.
• Take a CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) course.
Training is widely available from many reputable organizations. It’s easy, inexpensive, and only takes a few hours.
Know the signs of a heart attack
(Any or all of these signs & symptoms may occur)
• Chest pain described as crushing, squeezing, pressure or
chest heaviness;
• Pain that moves beyond the chest such as shoulder, arm,
neck or jaw pain;
• Shortness of breath, sweating or nausea and vomiting.
Reduce your risk
Heart attack risk factors include:
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
• Age / Gender
• Family history
Speak with your doctor about how to treat your modifiable
risk factors and learn to be heart safe.
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CITY OF CALGARY cont’d
INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY
Parks’ Nature Programs for Winter 2012
SECRETS OF INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY
Ever wondered why a 100 year old house is in the Sanctuary?
Come visit and learn as this walk will reveal the hidden stories
of the area along with the spectacular natural history in the city.
Course: 300984 Date: Feb. 19, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
THE DANDY DANDELION
Once looked forward to as a fresh taste of green after a long
winter, the dandelion is considered a scourge. Is it a noxious
weed or simply now part of Alberta’s landscape. Join a Parks
Program Advisor for the story before you decide.
Course: 301529 Date: Mar. 14, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
403-268-3800 (Option 1) or online @ www.calgary.ca/recreation.
FOSTERING SAFE COMMUNITIES…
Snow and Ice Safety
• Property owners are responsible for clearing all snow and
ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow
being deposited.
• Remember that snow from a public sidewalk can be put
onto the road or boulevard, but snow from private property cannot.
• All sidewalks must be cleared down to the bare concrete.
• With the freeze and thaw that can come from Calgary’s
chinooks, ice can form quickly.
• For hard to remove ice, take a container to a fire hall or
Roads depot for a sand and salt mixture.
• Keep extension cords and other obstructions off the sidewalk.
• Help to ensure everyone’s safety this winter.
Thank you!
KEEP IT LOOSE IN YOUR BLUE CART
Calgarians are taking many steps to increase recycling
and it’s working. Recycling is up dramatically – more
than 70 per cent since the Blue Cart program began in
2009. The City recycles close to 70,000 tonnes of recyclable materials every year – which means less material
is going to landfills.
Another way you can keep our recycling up is by remembering to keep your recyclables loose and separate
in the blue cart, not packed together in a garbage bag.
Only shredded paper and plastic bags should be placed
in a clear plastic bag and tied.
Items in your blue cart and community recycling depots
go to a recycling sorting facility in Calgary where they
are separated both by hand and with modern equipment. Every minute, nearly 100 meters worth of recyclables pass by workers on the sorting lines. At this
speed, workers cannot tell whether a garbage bag is
filled with recyclables or garbage. If they open a bag
filled with garbage or other harmful materials, it could
injure them or contaminate all of the other recyclables
on the sorting line. For their safety, garbage bags are
not opened and go directly to the landfill.
Make the most of your recycling and please remember
to empty your clean, loose recyclables into your blue
cart when putting it out for collection. If we all do our
part we can protect the environment and help Calgary
achieve our goal of 80 per cent diversion by 2020.
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canine companion is likely looking for something to do
and decides the pillow would make a good chew toy.
Try providing your canine companion with appropriate
items to chew and increase your pet’s physical and mental stimulation. An extra walk or game of hide and seek
will help tire them out and a tired dog is less likely to
feel the need to look for things to do.
Does My Dog Have
SEPARATION
ANXIETY?
by Nicky Blackshaw, Certified Dog Trainer
Separation anxiety is an emotional problem that is less
common than most guardians think. Just because your
dog barks when you leave and uses the couch pillow as
a chew toy while you are gone, doesn’t mean they are
suffering from separation anxiety.
In most cases they are actually bored or frustrated. If
your dog’s barking stops a few minutes after you leave
and they lay down to sleep for a few hours then wake up
and chew the pillow this is not separation anxiety. Your
How can I tell if my pet actually suffers from separation
anxiety? It happens as soon as you start to leave, not a
few hours after you have left, and basically means your
pet is suffering from a panic attack. Signs include:
• Whining and pacing
• Panting or drooling
• Sweaty pads
• Trembling or shaking
• Appetite suppression
• Barking or howling (a lot or non-stop)
• House soiling
• Destructive chewing or digging - most likely at doorways or windows
• Causing injury to themselves in an attempt to escape
their crate
What you can do:
• Videotape your pet to see what happens while you are
gone
• Keep your entrances and exits low key. You can be
happy to see your dog without being overly excited
• Provide your pet with appropriate toys and activities
• Ensure your pet is house trained
• Work with a qualified trainer to create a desensitizing
and counter-conditioning program to teach your dog
to feel good about being on their own
• Try a DAP (dog appeasing pheromone) collar to help
soothe anxiety
• Consider a pet sitter, dog walker or doggie daycare to
reduce the amount of time your pet spends alone
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by Cindy DeJager
HYPOASPIS MITE
I went shopping yesterday to look for a solution to my
fungus gnat problem.
Fungus gnats are those tiny black flies that flit around
your plants and find their way into your kitchen and
bathroom – any moist environment.
My aim was to find something that would be natural.
I found Hypoaspis mites in the insecticide section of
the local garden centre. The container was under $20 so
I decided to try one container. There wasn’t much information on the label which was disappointing so I have
done some research on Google.
The Hypoaspis comes packed in a medium of bran, vermiculite, and peat. They are tiny brown mites that can
be seen under 10-15X magnification.
I used my container immediately when I got home. I applied one tablespoon to the base of each houseplant.
The soil should be damp before applying the mites and
don’t mix them into the soil – they won’t survive.
Each of these hungry little insects will consume 1-5 prey
or eggs per day!
The complete life cycle takes 18 days. Hypoaspis can
also survive as a scavenger, feeding on algae and plant
debris.
Two weeks later I have still noticed a reduction in the appearance of fungus gnats – not totally eradicated, but a
significant decline in the numbers. For more information
go to http://www.biconet.com/biocontrol/hypoaspis.html
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FOCUSED
FEBRUARY
February is here; how are the New Year’s Resolutions
going? Have you stuck with it or have you, like 20% of
people, stopped pursuing your goals after only one
month? Perhaps your goal is nothing new to you. After
all, 82% of North Americans have made the same New
Year’s Resolution before! What’s stopping you from
moving forward with your goal setting; why are you
making (and breaking) the same one every year?
To avoid becoming a statistic in 2012, you need to be
focused. Focused on your goal, on the possible obstacles you’ll face and on what will move you toward success. Be intentional with the month of February and get
fit by first getting focused!
Identify the obstacles. Take time to identify the possible obstacles to your goal. Maybe you’re not eating
enough healthy calories throughout the day and that’s
why you snack at night. Perhaps you are intimidated in
the gym and need more knowledge in order to use
free weights. Identify your obstacles so you can prepare
to attack them!
Take action. Now that you know what your obstacles are,
you can take action to give you the best chance for success. Get rid of the leftover Christmas cookies and stock
your fridge with healthy snacks like almonds, cut up vegetables and Greek yogurt. Don’t give yourself the option
of eating sugary foods devoid of nutrition! Ask a personal
trainer at the gym for some help or hire one to train you
at home – they will be happy to help inform you!
Stay focused. When it comes to attaining any goal,
consistency is key. Anyone can try something once;
change happens when you actually stick with it. Determine to stay consistent and focused on your goals,
knowing the reality of your obstacles and moving forward with a plan, and you will see real change.
Make this month different from years past by implementing these steps to stay focused! Here’s to a focused, fit
February!
Bonnie Lang, Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer & Nutrition/Wellness
Consultant, TRX Suspension Trainer
Creative and Engaging Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
In the Clear Water Academy JK and Kindergarten
Program, your child will receive a solid academic
preparation, enjoy creative play, form new
friendships, and flourish in an atmosphere of
Christian faith.
For a young child, every day is full of new discoveries.
At Clear Water Academy, we tailor each child’s
learning experience to their personal needs, helping
them master one challenge after another so that the
adventure of learning is always fresh and exciting.
Half-Day and Full-Day Junior Kindergarten Programs.
Three or Five Day, Full-Day Kindergarten Programs.
A Private Catholic Education Campus tours and more at
www.clearwateracademy.com
Junior Kindergarten
or 403-240-7917
through Grade 12
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CITY OF CALGARY
Alexander Calhoun Library
All libraries will be closed
February 20, 2012 for Family Day
Introduction to Magic
Learn the basics of magic in this hands-on workshop
taught by magician TD Sparks. Ages 8 to 11
Saturday, Feb 04
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Baby Bookworms
Grow a reader with books, rhymes and songs you'll have
fun sharing with your little one.* This program is generously sponsored by Cenovus Energy.
Ages 6 to 23 months with a parent/caregiver
Tuesdays, Mar 13 to Apr 17
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Reading Buddies
Teen volunteers and Library staff provide one-on-one
reading support and fun literacy activities for readers in
Grades 1 to 3.
Ages 5 to 8
Thursdays, Feb 02 to Mar 22
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Family Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays the whole
family can enjoy.
Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver
Thursdays, Feb 02 to Mar 08
Lee Richardson MP
Calgary Centre
333, 1333 8th Street SW
Calgary AB T2R 1M6
403-244-1880
Business Hours: Mon - Fri
9:00 to 4:30
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10:15 - 10:45 a.m. OR 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Animal Potpourri Puppet Show
Join Gail Gregory of Tales, Tunes, and Puppetry for a
puppet show featuring fun folk tales and stories about
some of your favourite animals.
Ages 3 to 6 with a parent/caregiver
Saturday, Feb 11
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Digital Detox Day: Get Hooked on Knitting
Master knitter Jani Meyers teaches the very beginner
skills of this historical handicraft. Topics include: using
needles, fibres and patterns, and online research and
shopping. Please bring $15 for supplies.
Sunday, Feb 12
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Baby and You for Moms
Discuss key topics about infant and family health such
as crying, nutrition, sleep and community resources.
Meet other new moms in the area. Presented by Alberta
Health Services. Register online at birthandbabies.com.
Ages 2 to 9 months with a parent/caregiver.
Fridays, Mar 02 to Mar 23
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route
Join Jorlene Thiessen for a talk and slideshow about her
experience climbing the highest mountain in Africa.
Monday, Feb 27
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Tai Chi for Healing
Learn about the benefits this elegant art provides. In this
interactive presentation, Jane Sponiar demonstrates
Wong style Tai Chi, and guides you through some basic
moves.
Tuesday, Feb 28
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Art Classes
by Barboria Bjarne
for Teenagers
Why choose art classes as an after-school activity for your teenager? Learning
how to draw used to be one of the compulsory school subjects, next to classical languages and music. The purpose was to develop an eye for what was
beautiful and pleasing in shape, proportion and colour, as well as to make the
students familiar with art history and famous works. This discernment would
serve them well in future careers where creativity was a necessary part of the
job such as medicine, engineering, or architecture.
Parents should choose art classes with the following considerations in mind.
In addition to class location and cost, they should find out about drawing
or painting skills taught, the variety of medium used such as watercolour or
acrylic, the variety of subjects chosen such as landscape, still life or portrait,
and whether classical works of art would be studied as part of the course to
round out the experience. When teenagers learn how to draw or paint, they
will increase their skills of observation and gain confidence in their abilities.
Making new friends while learning new art techniques is a perfect combination for the start of a wonderful year.
It takes glass one million years to decompose, which means
it never wears out
and can be recycled
an infinite amount of
times!
When glass breaks, the
cracks move faster than
3,000 miles per hour. To
photograph the event, a
camera must shoot at a
millionth of a second!
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SCHOOLS • SCHOOLS
CLASSROOM CONNECTION/CLIN
D’OEIL DE L’ÉCOLE ST. MATTHEW
Welcome/Bienvenue to École St. Matthew School
École St. Matthew School is a vibrant K-9 dual track
school in Acadia, located at 416- 83rd avenue SE. We offer several programs at our school: K-9 English Program
with 2 classes of Full Day Kindergarten, 7-9 late and
continuing French immersion and Special Education
placements in both elementary and Junior High. Our
school is a wonderfully multicultural school that promotes Academic Excellence, a Safe and Caring Catholic
environment and Student Centered Learning. We have
a very strong art and sports program and provide many
creative opportunities for all students.
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If you would like more information about our Gr. 7 late
and early immersion program, we have 2 open houses
and information evenings in February: Wednesday, Feb.
1st Early Immersion Open House for interested Gr. 6 students 9:30-12:30 and 6:30 pm info evening for parents
and Wednesday, Feb. 8th Late Immersion Open House
for interested Gr. 6 students 9:30-12:30 and 6:30 pm info
evening for parents. Invitational letters will be sent to SE
schools. Students interested in attending need to notify
their classroom teacher who will then pass on their name
to École St. Matthew School. Transportation will be provided for these students to attend the open houses.
To learn more about the exciting programs we offer at
École St. Matthew School, feel free to call the school at
(403)500-2030. Our Administration Team will be more
than happy to answer any questions and assist in any
new registrations for the 2012-13 school year.
ST. AUGUSTINE FINE ARTS
There will be no class on February 16, 17 for Teachers
Convention and February 20 for Family Day. Our Ash
Wednesday celebration is February 22 at 9:15am in the
gym. We welcome our parents to attend.
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Early and Late Gr. 7 French Immersion at École St.
Matthew School 2012-13
Late French Immersion is a three year program of choice,
open to all students and permeated with Catholic beliefs,
teachings and tradition. Students who have completed
Grade 6 in an all-English regular program may enter the
program in Grade 7. Previous French experience is not required and parents do not need to know the language.
Students are enrolled in separate Late Immersion classes
for Grades 7 and 8 and are merged with Early Immersion
students for Grade 9. Students are taught the curriculum
mandated by Alberta Education using French as the medium for instruction. French is the predominant language
of instruction, along with a strong English Language Arts
program. An ideal candidate for the Late Immersion program is a student who is seeking a challenge at school,
has strong work/study habits, and an appreciation and
interest for language and culture.
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pm. 24 hour emergency service call 403-2557938. "Showering you with great service."
WELL EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE: Very thorough. Excellent references. I do
weekly, bi-weekly 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.
K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep
up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now accepting new clients. Specializing
in small to medium sized business. Eight years of
experience with QuickBooks and Simply accounting, GST, Payroll, WCB Filing, T4 Filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
BBB HOUSECLEANING: Licenced in year 2000.
Many references. Regular clean, appliance pullouts, windows, vacuum vents, inside cupboards
and more. Also hiring staff in the Woodbine area.
Call 403-238-0973.
LON HOFER WEB SERVICES: Custom sites, Wordpress support, template tuning, search engine
services, blog writing, emailers, social media, basic computer support, whatever you need. Small
business rates. Professional sites from $499. 403457-6037.
HOUSECLEANING SERVICE: Tired of housework? Need more leisure time? Hire a reliable,
meticulous housecleaner. Local, professional, fully insured. Rates include environmentally-friendly products, travel time, GST. Please call Natalie at
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CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD: No worries Moldpro
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NEWFANGLED FLOORS: Meeting all your hardwood flooring needs! Installations and sand on site
(virtually dustless). Refinishing, top coating, water
and oil base finishes. Specializing in dark stains.
Owner/Operated, free estimates: 403-998-1184
email: [email protected] or visit my
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RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: has been
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Roxboro and Erlton areas with quality work, happy
clients and fair pricing, with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnace
$2793, water heater $730, water softeners $995,
gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call
403-968-6630.
TUTOR DOCTOR: Does your child struggle in
school? Your local Tutor Doctor specializes in affordable one-on-one tutoring in your home. All
grades and subjects welcome. Call now for a free
consultation. Tutor Doctor at 403-640-2223 www.
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JOHN MAR
Local Food Plan Looks to Involve
Communities and Citizens
Across Calgary and the region, citizens
are aware that food is a key part of our
daily lives and plays an important role in our health, our
communities, our environment and our local economy. There is a growing momentum in Calgary around local
and sustainable food and there is evidence of this everywhere we look. Calgarians are making personal choices
to shop locally; farmers are connecting directly with
local businesses; community gardens are increasing in
number and governments are taking a leadership role
within their local food systems.
Since 2009, The Office of Sustainability at The City of
Calgary has been working with stakeholders from
across Calgary to get a clearer understanding of our
local and regional food system and the roles of everyone involved in it. A food assessment is a great starting
point which would allow us to better understand our
contributions, connections and where priorities for action exist.
With direction from City Council, the Calgary Food Committee was established to undertake a food system assessment and develop an action plan with recommendations
and report back to Council and Calgarians in spring 2012.
Membership on the committee includes farmers, local
businesses, chefs, educators, industry experts, scientists
and other key players in the local food system.
The Food System Assessment and Action Plan will examine the range of food issues, barriers and existing assets,
and provide key baseline information identifying connections and gaps within our food system. This data will be
represented in maps and included in a land inventory.
The Calgary Food Committee is inviting you to get involved! They will be engaging citizens and communities through the winter. For more information, please
visit www.yycfood.com or contact Rebecca Newlove at
403-268-1034 or [email protected]
If I can be of assistance on any matter of a civic nature,
please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone (403)
268-2430, fax (403) 269-3823 or at www. Johnmar.ca.
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MP
LEE RICHARDSON
Calgary Centre constituents requiring
assistance may contact my office by mail,
phone, fax, email or appointment. Our NEW
constituency office contact information is:
Lee Richardson, M.P.
Suite 333, 1333 8th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M6
Phone: (403) 244-1880 • Fax: (403) 245-3468 • Email: [email protected]
Delivering Results to Canadians: Highlights from
the Past Year
Since receiving a strong mandate from Canadians on
the May 2nd Election, our Government has been focused on delivering results from our platform and maintaining Canada’s economic growth. The results are clear.
Canada is posting the highest number of jobs created in
the G-7 this year; Forbes magazine ranked Canada the
number one country to conduct business; we’ve been
praised as a country with the soundest banking system;
and our economic growth is forecasted to be the strongest of the G-7 countries in 2012. All this has been accomplished while reducing the country’s deficit.
Our Government has also taken important steps over
the past year to help hard-working families. This includes
an increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement announced in Budget 2011 to help hundreds of thousands of
seniors make ends meet, additional support for Canadians
taking care of infirm dependent relatives, and a tax break
that will make it more affordable for children to pursue artistic, cultural, recreational and developmental activities.
This Government has followed through on our commitments by ending the wasteful and ineffective long-gun
registry, ending the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly,
and giving western farmers the freedom to sell wheat
and barley on the open market. We have introduced
Bills to ensure fair representation in the House of Commons and make the Senate more democratic, accountable and representative.
With the House resuming in late January, our Government will continue to fulfill its Election platforms to Canadians. The key focus of the Government will continue
to be strengthening Canada’s economy and help small
businesses and entrepreneurs create new jobs.
I wish to extend a Happy New Year to all my constituents, and that you have continued success in 2012.
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ALISON REDFORD
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MLA, Calgary-Elbow
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more positive and productive change to Alberta. The
Speech from the Throne, scheduled for early this month,
will set out our plans in more detail. I hope you’ll tune
in and let me know what you think. This is your government and your opinions matter. As your MLA in CalgaryElbow, my door is always open to your questions and
comments. I hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Dear Friends,
As we move forward in a new year full of hope, I want to
let you know what your government is doing to keep Alberta and Calgary-Elbow confident, healthy and happy.
Alison Redford
Premier
We continue to move towards a safer Alberta with our
new drinking and driving legislation. It’s important
to change the culture and behaviour associated with
drinking and driving, and we are working hard to make
your streets and your loved ones safer than ever.
Our Red Tape Reduction Task Force is also getting started. I asked its members —including Calgary MLAs Art
Johnston, Kyle Fawcett and Dr. Neil Brown— to find innovative ways of reducing public interference in private
business and they are going to deliver before the end of
March. You and I both know that for small business to
succeed, government needs to get out of the way. This
government will.
Over the holidays, I was able to visit three Calgary-area
nursing homes – Carewest Sarcee, Carewest Garrison
Green and the Westview Lodge – and meet with residents and their families. Unanimously, they told me that
they need more and better options for living arrangements, ones that allow Alberta’s seniors to stay in one
place even as their care requirements change. As someone with an aging parent, I understand how important it
is to know your family member is comfortable. I’m committed to implementing the solutions necessary to ensure all seniors get the care and respect they deserve. In
2011-12, we are investing $67 million to develop roughly 600 new affordable supportive living and long-term
care spaces in Alberta. We plan to continue expanding
the stock of available beds by adding 1,000 beds a year
for the next five years so that when your loved ones are
no longer able to live independently, they will have accommodations they are proud to call home
We have a very ambitious agenda planned for the upcoming spring session in the Legislature to bring even
The Obstacle in our Path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone
would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked
around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping
the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the
stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder,
the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and
straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked
up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the
road where the boulder had been. The purse contained
many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that
the gold was for the person who removed the boulder
from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us
never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
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