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RENFREW
The Official Newsletter of the Renfrew Community Association
JULY / AUGUST 2016
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RENFREW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
811 Radford Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0R7
Ph: (403) 230-7055 • Fax: (403) 230-7088
Newsletter editorial deadlines:
June 10th for July/Aug 2016 issue
Aug 5th for September 2016 issue
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
www.renfrewcommunity.ca
Email: [email protected]
President .............................. Lynne Engelman
1st VP ..............................................Allan Garrett
2nd VP ................................................. Peter Holt
Secretary ............................... Corianne Jenner
Treasurer ........................................... Linda Holt
Past President ...............................Ron Powers
RENFREW REFLECTIONS is the official community
newsletter of the Renfrew Community Association.
Your newsletter is distributed ten times per year to
over 3,000 homes, apartments and businesses in
Renfrew and area.
Communications ................. Sabrina Grover
[email protected]
www.renfrewcommunity.ca
Membership/Volunteers .. Russ Weinenger
[email protected]
Planning ....................................... Adam Smith
[email protected]
Traffic ................................................Denis Laird
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Directors at Large .....................Paul Grover
...................................................... Peter Goemans
03 .................................Hall Rentals
10.............. Community Connections
03 ........... RCA Directors and Chairs
10 ......... Renfrew Community Bingo
04 ............ Message from the Board
11 ................. Blood Services Clinic
04 ....................... Jelly Bean Dance
12 ........................... Stampede Day
04 .................. Newsletter Deadlines
13......... Community Garden Update
05 ...................................... Tiny Tots
13 ...................................Bottle drop
06 ............................. Grill the Board
14 ..... Stanley Jones School Report
07 ............. Renfrew Stampede Day
14 ........... Calgary Women’s Centre
07 ................ Renfrew Bike Festival
15 .............................. Renfrew Pub
07 Annual Community Garage Sale
15 ...................Community Contacts
07 ........................... Ward 9 Update
15 ................Community Classifieds
DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
RCA Bingo .....................Linda Holt, 277-3626
Family Pub Night .................... Candice Eidse
Community Garden ............................Lisa M.
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Jelly Bean Dances ............................... Patty R.
[email protected]
Stampede Day ..................Mikki Dergousoff
[email protected]
Tiny Tots Co-op Playgroup
.........Candice Eidse and Cherie Maceachern
[email protected]
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RENFREW COMMUNITY NEWS
Message from the board
Greetings Renfrew and Happy Summer! We hope you are enjoying it and that you had the opportunity to join us for our annual Grill
the Board BBQ and Bike Day – both in June – and our Community
Clean Up in May. These annual events are such a great way to meet
your neighbors, lend a hand, and enjoy some fun in the sun (or rain,
as may be the case). Thanks to all who lead these great initiatives.
You know what is next as far as annual events go? Yessiree! Get the
boots on, the bandanas out, and the breakfast cooking! Well, maybe
not cooking quite yet, but on July 9, we’ll be ready and we hope you’ll
be too. It’s time for our Stampede Day Celebration! If you’d like to
volunteer, please contact [email protected]. See you there!
Lastly, just a reminder that we don’t have a General Meeting in
July but we look forward to seeing you the last Tuesday in August for
our next General Meeting at 7:00pm. Happy Summering!
Board of Directors, Renfrew Community Association
Litter Cleanup by Tom Tremills
Thanks to the participants of the second annual Renfrew Community Association Litter Clean Up Challenge! Great weather made for
large bags of litter; our litter pickers have made Renfrew just a little
more beautiful. Special thanks to Boogies Burgers for the prizes.
Support your neighbours.
Shop local.
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Join us for our FREE annual BBQ on
Friday, July 15 from 11am-1pm.
Food and fun for the whole family.
Brand new BBQ and other prizes to be won.
A big thank you to our sponsors for their continued support!
Crossroads Community Church
MacDonalds Consolidated
Grimm’s
Freybe
Coca Cola
Canada Bread
Donations to the Food Bank or AARCS Foundation
will earn you a free raffle ticket.
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Open 7 days a week: 9 am to 9 pm
Holidays: 10 am to 8pm
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Renfrew Stampede Day
Traffic Update by Dennis Laird, Traffic Director
Saturday July 9th 9am-noon and 3pm-midnight
It’s that time of year again: Stampede! And Renfrew knows how
to do it up right. The “best Stampede Party in the whole city” is fun
for the entire family. It begins in the morning with a fantastic free
‘the works’ pancake breakfast and live music. After enjoying breakfast, children will want to take in the Kids’ Carnival complete with
bouncy castles, carnival games and prizes.
And it doesn’t end there! In the afternoon and evening, there is an
outdoor beer garden and BBQ complete with live music and dancing. The horseshoe tournament will begin at 3 pm this year so don’t
be late! Children are welcome in the beer gardens until 9 pm.
Volunteers always needed for this huge event. Have fun and meet
new people in the neighbourhood! All volunteers receive vouchers
that can be redeemed for a meal and drink. If you can spare some
time either the day before the 9th, the day of the event or for tear
down on the 10th, contact Mikki: [email protected] or come
to the Hall for the Orientation – Pizza Party on June 22nd at 6 pm.
See y’all there!
More details about the event itself will be showing up over the next
few days on the website (www.renfrewcommunity.ca) and Facebook
page so share it with your friends and family and help us spread the
word! Renfrew truly is a community that cares - Yahoo!
I would like to introduce myself as the new traffic coordinator for
the community.
In my first correspondence to the community, I would like to advise residents that the City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation
are working together to study Deerfoot Trail. The study will make
recommendations for both short- and long-term improvements. Recommendations for short-term improvements will be made in early
2017 so they can be considered for funding in the next three to five
years. The study will also recommend a long-term improvement plan
in early 2018 to manage growth over the next 30 years. As this is
a vital artery that borders our community, I encourage community
members to learn about this project and to provide input. For more
information, please go to http://engage.calgary.ca/deerfoot or contact
311.
In the meantime, if you have any traffic concerns within Renfrew,
please do not hesitate to email me at renfrew.traffi[email protected]
Enjoy the summer and drive safe!
Park n’ Play & Stay n’ Play
These free, safe, supervised programs help children make new
friends learn new games and activities that they can use on their path
to a healthy and active lifestyles.
Stay n’ Play: Ages 3Y – 5Y, 10:00 am – noon
Participants must be accompanied by an adult/guardian (Max 2
kids per adult
Park n’ Play: Ages 6Y – 12Y, 10:00 am – 3:30pm
Programs run weekdays and are weather dependant.
Dates: August 8th-15th
Community: Renfrew
Address: 811 Radford Rd. N.E.
Play Pass - Play Faster This Summer!
Save time and line-ups on the first day by pre-registering for Park n’
Play and Stay n’ Play. Pre-registration does not guarantee entry. Entry
to these programs is on a first-come, first-served basis, each day.
We encourage you to supply us your information by pre-registering prior to program starting to help you save time filling out forms
at the program when you arrive.
For more information visit calgary.ca/communitysummerprograms.
Ward 9 Update by Councilor Gian-Carlo Carra
As we get ready to enjoy the summer months and reconnect with
friends and family, I wanted to take this opportunity to give you all
a heads up with events that are happening both in our Ward and in
Calgary.
On Canada Day, July 1, there will be lots of events for all ages. On
Prince’s Island, there will be two opportunities to explore Canada’s
heritage through the Aboriginal Show Case and through meeting
members of our Canadian military.
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At historic Fort Calgary, come on down for a free t-shirt to take
part in the annual group selfie where we recreate the Canadian Flag.
Down on Riverfront Avenue, you can experience rich francophone
heritage with the evening ending with fireworks at the Centre Street
Bridge.
If you have your walking shoes on, during the day, you can stop by
Olympic Plaza and view the market. Just down the street on Stephen
Avenue Walk, view the usual fare, plus the additional live entertainment and events that will be taking place.
If you haven’t been to Studio Bell, home of the National Music
Centre, there will be free admission and gifts for the first 500 visitors who attend. For more details on those Canada Day events, go to
calgary.ca/CanadaDay.
You aren’t limited to these events to enjoy your city and neighbourhoods. Your community associations do great work all year.
With Stampede season starting soon, it’s a great time to get better
acquainted with them and the work they do on your behalf. Please
check out their websites and read through their newsletters for their
Stampede breakfasts, the other events they will be holding over the
summer, and the things they are preparing for in Fall 2016.
Community
Websites
Tuxedo Park
tuxedoparkcommunity.ca
Renfrew
renfrewcommunity.ca
Winston Heights-Mountview
winstonheights.ca
Renfrew Community Garden Update
by Heike Pauli/Lisa Mulder
Co-chairs Renfrew Community Garden Committee)
Hurray, summer is here….no more frosty cold nights having to
cover up your freshly planted veggies or days of rain wondering, if
your plants will float away .…Our committee has been keeping busy.
Monthly meetings coming up with fundraising strategies and finalizing the garden design plan with the help of landscape architects
reGenerate Design. Their team has been instrumental in choosing
a design that’s not only pleasing to the eye, but also practical and
addressing natural “hazards” such as wind and wildlife (freeloading
bunnies & deer). Thank you to Lindsay, Luke and Adrian for their
continuous guidance and hard work!
We are taking a break from regular meetings during the summer
months (next meeting Friday, Sept. 9). Instead, we have taken on a great
community project. Every second week starting June 8, we are meeting
at the Stanley Jones School garden for weeding and general maintenance.
For more information on dates and how to join us for this project, please
go to www.renfrewcommunitygarden.wordpress.com.
And finally, but most importantly, the community garden has become tangible…we have moved a small garden box from the back of
the RCA community centre and moved it to the future garden site
on Edward Street & Phair Avenue. It’s a humble beginning, but it is a
beginning! Ceremoniously, the committee members along with some
eager future gardeners came together and planted a variety of veggies
and some flowers. We are hoping for a great harvest this fall!
And in closing, you can always find more information on our website or email us at [email protected]. We are also on
Facebook!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Bottle drop
Drop your bottles off at the Hall parking lot the last Saturday of
every month. Support RCA events as well as the Calgary Drop In Centre. The Calgary Police Service has put out a warning to Renfrew
residents suggesting that we not leave bottles in our alleys (or in blue
carts). Let’s work together to limit bottle picking and make Renfrew
a safer and more comfortable community.
At the Calgary Women’s Centre
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Stampede Lunch| Wednesday, July 13 (11:30am-1:30pm)
Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Stampede Lunch
as we celebrate community with some delicious food! All other
Women`s Centre services will be closed this day.
WORKSHOPS:
Resume and Interviews| Tuesday, July 5 (6-8pm)
Come learn how to present your best skills and qualifications in
your resume and for an interview. Learn effective resume tips and
prepare for different types of interview questions. Find out what employers are looking for and how to stand out.
Inter-cultural Cooking and Women’s Issues| Wednesday, July 6 (68pm)
Join us to cook and share a meal while talking about women’s issues. In this workshop, we will be baking a pie and discussing women
and domestic work. Cooking, cleaning, and dependent care are common duties of domestic work for women around the world. Let’s
explore and celebrate these different experiences together.
Paint Night| Thursday, August 25 (6-8pm)
During Paint Night, we will be creating a beautiful summer painting. The class is for painters of all levels including those who have
never painted before. At the end of this class you will have a lovely
painting that can be proudly displayed anywhere in your home.
UPDATES:
Girl Power Afterschool program| Fall Launch September 6, (45:30)
Girl Power Afterschool for girls age 10-12 will start up again at the
Women’s Centre on September 6, 2016. It will run every Tuesday &
Thursday afternoon. Doors open at 3:30, programming from 4-5:30.
This program is free! All girls are welcome.
Girl Up Afterschool Program | Fall Launch September 13, (45:30)
Girl Up, a new leadership & activism program for girls age 15-17,
will launch on September 13. The program will run every Tuesday
from 6 -7:30pm. This program is free! All girls are welcome.
For questions and to register call 403-264-1155 or email
[email protected]
All workshops and events are free and supplies are provided | No
children in the workshops please. Workshops take place at the Women’s Centre of Calgary, 39 - 4 St NE
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Community Connections
CROSSROADS
MARLBOROUGH PARK
MOUNT PLEASANT
Crossroads Community Association
Hall: 1803 14 Avenue NE Ph: 403-277-6201
Hall Rentals: Call the hall at 403-277-6201
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/fqqjLG
Marlborough Park Community Association
Hall: 6021 Madigan Drive NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-248-1775
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Mount Pleasant Community Association
Hall: 602 - 22nd Avenue NW
Hall Rentals: Call 403-282-1314 or email:
[email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Crossroads Stampede Breakfast: Come join us on Sunday July 10th
from 9 to11 am for our Stampede Breakfast at 1803 14 Avenue NE.
Community group registration
This fall we will have mass group registration on Wednesday evening
Sept 7th; call 403 277 6201 for times closer to the date!
Family Magic Night: Christopher Cool performs some magic on
Saturday, August 20! Doors Open - 6:15pm, Show Starts - 7:00pm
Community Members - Free, Non-Members $2.00
Contact 403-277-6201 or [email protected] to reserve
your tickets.
Crossroads Community Sewing Classes: Join us for a sewing class
and learn how to sew a top on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm
from August 10 to 31 at 1803 14 Ave NE. Cost: $120
Free Summer Family Festival: Sunday, August 27 - 11:30am - 4pm
Vermillion Street and Valleyview Rd in Vista Heights.
Snacks, Crafts, Face Painting, Stilts, Games and more!
Call 403-276-1263 for more info.
Crossroads Community Association 50+ Club: We meet every
Monday from 6 to 10 pm; first Monday of every month there is a Potluck.
If interested, please contact Peggy Fitzpatrick at 403-451-8508.
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Renfrew Community Association
Hall: 811 Radford Road NE Ph: 403-230-7055
Hall Rentals: Call 403-230-7055 and leave message.
Newsletter: [email protected]
Renfrew Bingo - The little hall with the big payouts!
Saturday and Monday evenings. Nickel Games at 6:10pm, regular
games at 6:50pm, Satellite at 8:45pm. Concession open.
Friday Pub Night: Renfrew Pub is open in the Social Room downstairs
in the hall most Friday evenings from 7pm to close. Friendly bartenders
and free pool, darts, foosball and shuffleboard. Be our guest!
RCA Stampede Day: Saturday, July 9
Stampede Breakfast & Kids Carnival in the morning and a horseshoe
tournament, canteen and beer gardens in the evening. If you can
volunteer please email [email protected]
MARLBOROUGH
Calgary Marlborough Community Association
Hall: 636 Marlborough Way NE Ph: 403-273-5894
Hall Rentals: Call 403-273-5894 or email
[email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
UPCOMING HALL EVENTS:
July 16th - 7:00pm - Stampede Breakfast
July 23rd - 7:00pm - Open Stage Night - Fireside Lounge
Aug 27th - 7:00pm - Open Stage Night - Fireside Lounge
SENIORS EVENTS:
Befit & Age Well Exercise Class: Friday mornings from 9 to10am in
the main hall. Call 403-273-5894 for more info.
Walking Program: Tues. & Thurs. mornings starting at 8:30am
Call 403-273-5894 for more info.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:
YMCA Calgary Kids In Motion: This program is available to children
ages 9-12 who might otherwise not be able to experience a summer
program. They do community volunteer projects in the mornings and
leisure and recreation activities in the afternoon. Each program is
offered two days per week during July and August and there is no
cost. For more information please call Owini Dharma (Community
Outreach Director) YMCA Calgary (403) 899-4107. Or e-mail owini.
[email protected]
Dueling Pianos: Live from Las Vegas! November 18th. Call for info.
Seniors Crib Club: Every Friday at 1pm in the Activity Room at the
Marlborough Park Community Centre. The Club runs from September
through June, no registration fees. Community memberships
appreciated. Please contact Virginia Savage at 403-366-3042.
Drop-in Tai Chi: Every Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15am.
Drop-in Volleyball: Wednesday evening, $4 each
Marlborough Park Preschool: For anyone interested in our preschool
for the fall, registration will be ongoing all summer long and you can
register by visiting the Marlborough Park Community Association office.
RUNDLE
Rundle Community Association
Hall: 2409 - 50 St. NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-280-4752
Newsletter email: [email protected]
The Rundle Summit Pub at the hall - Rundle’s best kept secret!
The Summit Pub also offers pool tables, dart boards, as well as cribbage
games on Tuesday and euchre on Thursdays. Wing night is still on
Wednesdays. Families are welcome! New menu! Check it out!
Playgroup: We meet in the Lower Hall from 9:00am to 11:00am on
weekdays. At the time of writing, there are openings on Wednesdays
and Fridays. You can register through the MPCA website; just look for
Playgroup.
MPCA Book Club: We meet from 7 to 9pm on the fourth Tuesday of
each month in the Lower Hall, 602 22 Ave NW. Everyone is welcome to
attend to enjoy discussing books (and snacks!) with those with similar
interests in a fun, casual atmosphere.
Our July 26th book will be The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
September 27th book will be Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.
MPCA Adults Game Day: Starts up again in September
Seniors Strength & Flexibility Program: Starts up again in September
Quality School Age Child Care For Summer 2016: Pleasant Heights
After School is now accepting inquiries from parents whose children
have completed Kindergarten to Grade 6 (we cannot accept pre-kindergarten as they are considered pre-school) for fun summer childcare
for your child in a warm and caring environment. The afterschool location is out of the Mount Pleasant Community Hall (602-22nd Ave. N.W.,
Calgary) Interested parents should contact Nancy at 403-289-8233 or
587-998-0122 or by email at: [email protected].
A Day In The Park : Saturday August 6th for all the kids and families to
enjoy a fun day in the park. Later in the day Eric Filion will be presenting
live entertainment and a beer garden for the adults. Please mark the
date on your calendar and watch the web site for more information
and times.
Mt Pleasant Outdoor Pool: Now open! June 18th - September 5th
Rentals, lessons and more! For info call (403) 221-4288, visit www.
mpca.ca or email [email protected] or mpoplessons@gmail.
com
WINSTON HTS - MOUNTVIEW
Winston Hts - Mountview Community Association
Hall: 520 - 27 Avenue NE
Hall Rentals: Call 403-276-5474 or
Email [email protected]
Newsletter email: [email protected]
Book Club: This easygoing group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month from 7-9 p.m. at the Winston Heights Community Centre Board
Room. To join our group or for information on upcoming books, please email Kendra at [email protected]. Here’s a list of upcoming selections:
Tuesday, July 19 - Imposter Bride by Nancy Richler.
On Tuesday, August 16- If I Fall, If I Die by Michael Christie.
Winston Heights-Mountview Playgroup
Playgroup is held each Monday morning from 10 to 11:30am at the
hall. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please
contact Sarah Wiedmer Jarabak at [email protected].
Fitness for the Older Adult: Tuesday morning yoga classes starting
at 9:30am and lasting one hour. The cost is $5/person. For information,
contact Maidie at [email protected] or Sidney at 403-705-7559.
Neighbourhood Pot Luck: The third Friday of every month, the
WHMCA hosts a family-friendly pot luck dinner. There are toys and
activities for children and a great opportunity to meet new neighbours
and friends. Contact Christine at [email protected]
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Green Carts
Green Cart set to roll out next spring
After a successful pilot that saw a 40 per cent
drop in garbage and 89 per cent satisfaction
amongst residents, the Green Cart Program will
roll out to all single family homes beginning next
spring. All communities should have the service
by fall 2017. Here are the highlights:
- All food, yard and pet waste is accepted in
the program.
- Unlimited quantity. Use paper yard waste
bags for extra yard waste that doesn’t fit in the
cart.
- Green and blue carts will be collected on the
same day every week.
- Black carts will be picked up once every two
weeks on a separate day since most household
waste can be recycled or composted.
Residents will receive everything they need to
get started including the green cart, a kitchen pail
for collecting food scraps inside the home; a sample of compostable bags for the kitchen pail and
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yard waste bags. Once service begins, households
will pay $6.50 per month. This charge reflects the
savings achieved by changing black cart garbage
collection from weekly to once every two weeks.
Green carts go beyond backyard composting
If you’re already backyard composting, keep it
up. Use your green cart for all the other materials that cannot be composted at home like meat,
bones, shellfish, dairy, weeds and pet waste.
Why we need to keep food and yard waste
out of landfills
It may be hard to believe, but more than half
of residential garbage is food and yard waste.
Composting this material is the right thing to do.
When food and yard waste is buried in the landfill it releases methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25
times stronger than carbon dioxide. By using the
green carts we reduce dependence on our landfills, reduce greenhouse gas and turn food and
yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.
To learn more about the Green Cart Program,
visit calgary.ca/greencart.
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Acro
Jazz
Hip Hop
Fall Programs – Ages 5-12 yrs at the
Evergreen Theatre in Mayland Heights.
Register online at calgaryjazzdance.com
For info call Arlene at 403-835-4535.
• Doggie deli and
special order birthday
cakes
• Breed collectibles
616 1st Avenue NE
Ph: 403-229-DOGS
• Unique gift items
• Pet accessories,
supplements, food
POOCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sun. July 10, Noon -3pm
(pancakes for pets only!)
Donations accepted for pets in Ft. McMurray.
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NOTE: one exception - the Sept
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July / August 2016
939 General Ave NE • 403-262-1581
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Renfrew Reflections
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Renfrew Reflections
July / August 2016
RENFREW AND AREA
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Renfrew Curling League
.................................. Guy Nelson, 230-7076
Calgary Police Service
..................................... District 3, 4303 14 St. NW
Office 403-567-6300
Email: [email protected]
Calgary Parking Authority ........537-7100
Fire Dept. Hazardous Materials 287-5250
Crimestoppers ............................262-TIPS
Drug Unit ....................................206-8388
City of Calgary ..........................Call: 3-1-1
Non-members welcome!
Distress Centre/Drug Centre (AADAC)
24 - Hour Hotline .................................266-1605
Boys and Girls Club of Calgary
Deb Keller ...... 520-1535, [email protected]
Councilor ......... Gian-Carlo Carra, 268-2430
MLA .....................Dr. David Swan, 216-5445
MP ............................................Len Webber
Note: While the pub is open to families until 9pm, we do ask that children be supervised, and
that they play games (ie. shuffleboard) only when playing with an adult in attendance.”
Area Classified Ads
ANIMAL RESCUE
Adopt - Foster - Volunteer - Donate
Our volunteers range in age from
young children to seniors and all
are animal-lovers who are looking to
make a difference.
To learn more, please visit
www.aarcs.ca
HEALTH & WELLNESS
MUSIC LESSONS
ONLY PERFECT CLEANING SERVICES
References/Bonded. Free est. Non-abrasive,
ph-neutral, biodegradable supplies + microfibre cloths for top quality residential cleaning.
Call (403) 719-4052 or (587) 434-0798.
YOGA CLASSES in new year
Monday nights at Rundle Community hall.
Thursday nights at Prince of Faith Church.
Beginners welcome! Call 403.809.2170 for
info or email [email protected] for info.
LOCAL Affordable music lessons
Ph: 587-470-7988
[email protected]
www.flamingomusic.ca
TLC CLEANING Over 18 years experience!
Licensed, insured, bonded, WCB. Excellent
rates and references. Enviro options.
Free estimates. Call Carol at 403-614-8522
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Small-Med. Home and Office Cleaning
Wk./Bi-wk./monthly rates. Enviro-friendly.
[email protected]; 403-689-9464
Hughes’ House B & B. Crescent Hts. area.
Family-friendly. Visiting relative specials.
403.804.4431 Visit www.hugheshouse.ca
CLEANING SERVICES
EAVESTROUGHING
Experienced, reliable, bonded residential
cleaner is now accepting new clients.
Please call Natasha at 403-999-3603
July / August 2016
All Classified ads must be prepaid
Call 403-276-8108 to book your ad.
CLEANING SERVICES
Domestic Divas Maid Service
One time, weekly/biweekly, monthly
Move in-move out, For Sale, Spring Clean
Call 403-681-4608 Chemical Free Fibres!
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BED & BREAKFAST
CASH
CHEQUE
Get a new furnace, save gas and electricity,
low monthly rates. Secure Home Services.
Call Erwin at 403-863-8513.
CLASSIFIED
ADS WORK!
PILATES
NSP SERVICES: Exterior WOOD WORK
Deck and Fence Construction & Renovation
Free estimation. Ph.403-999-3603
Drop- In Pilates $8. Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
1204 Renfrew Dr. N.E. 403 277-2292
Certified Instructor - Everyone Welcome!
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PLUMBING SERVICES
Tony Peterson Eavestrough Quality work
prompt service. Free estimates on new installs. Call Tony 403-230-7428 (Since 1990)
Renfrew Reflections
Calgary Comfort
by Design Ltd
(403) 404-2255
Plumbing, Heating, Gas Fitting
Kitchens, Bathrooms,
Custom Showers, Garage Heaters
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Trusted Realtor, Trusted Friend
KEITH OBLEMAN
Call or text (403) 803-8030 or
email [email protected]
Renfrew’s Trusted Realtor
since 1984!
Awesome condo in an inner city, gated community. Walkout
basement backing onto a huge greenspace. Total 3 bedrooms,
3 baths, heated double garage – offered at $519,000.
I have qualified buyers for;
1) A 2-3 bedroom bungalow in Renfrew/Regal Terrace up to $675,000
2) A fixer-upper in Renfrew, Bridgeland or Winston Height/Mountview
If you are considering selling, Please call Keith today!