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JANUARY 2015
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your OFFICIAL KINCORA COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Kincora Community Association
Mailing Address:
61 Kincora Landing N.W., Calgary, AB T3R 1L1
www.kincora.org • [email protected]
Editor’s Note 5
Kincora Real Estate Update 6
My Babysitter List 8
Country Hills Library 9
At A Glance 11-12
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Mailing Address:
61 Kincora Landing N.W., Calgary, AB T3R 1L1
www.kincora.org • [email protected]
KCA Board of Directors
President
Annie Dudder
1st VP (Comm.)
Erin Wilson
2nd VP (Membership)
Sara Coates
Treasurer
vacant
Secretary
Bruce Simpson
Dir. Events/Volunteers
Annie Dudder
Dir. Sponsorship
Kelly Paulson
Dir. Sports
vacant
Dir. Strategic Planning
Minh Tran
Director at Large
Alex Privalov
Past President
Neil Chapman
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Welcome to our new newsletter! We hope you find it
more aesthetically pleasing and informative than our
previous one. I won’t take it personally!
With a new year brings some major happenings in Kincora: Condo developments, truck routes and cell towers. Read inside for the updates on all these topics and
watch the boards in the community for potential public
forums on any of these topics. We are hoping that some
of these organizations will want to listen to our community residents.
I hope you had a good holiday season and wish you all
a Happy New Year!
Erin
Cellular Tower
Plans in Kincora
On October 31, 2013, TELUS submitted a development permit with the City of Calgary to build a 40
metre telecommunications antenna structure in the
community of Kincora. This structure is to be built
near the exit from Symons Valley Road south to
Stoney Trail west. This development permit is still outstanding. On December 8, 2014, TELUS also submitted a development permit to build a telecommunications antenna structure on 38 Kincora Rise NW - this
is the private property of the Symons Valley United
Church.
The City of Calgary had asked our community association for input regarding these structures with
a clear understanding that the City of Calgary is not
the approving authority; Industry Canada is the approving authority for all telecommunication antenna
structures. The community association sent a letter
clearly stating we were against both of these structures being built, and sent the same letter to our MLA
Jim Prentice. At this time, TELUS has not communicated why they need two towers in such close proximity,
and shows no indication that they will communicate
with us at all on these matters. The community association will keep you apprised of any forthcoming
details or developments.
Shaganappi Trail
Truck Route Update
The City of Calgary is currently in the process of changing Shaganappi Trail (north of Stoney Trail to 144 Avenue
N.W.) into an authorized truck route. On December 17,
2014, the transportation department will present their
plan to City council. On January 12, 2015, city council
will vote on this proposal. The Kincora Community Association has two significant issues with this:
1.Safety: Currently, there is an insufficient barrier on
Shaganappi Trail along a strip of houses that are
in Kincora. The backyards of these homes are right
against Shaganappi Trail itself. Since the road was
built on top of the berm, and not beside it, there is
no protection for these homes. At this time, anything
could come off of one of those trucks and would
crash in to the backyard or the home itself. This is
unacceptable. Considering what happened over the
summer off of Stoney Trail, when the tire came off a
truck and crashed through three different backyards
before coming to a stop, the potential for injury in this
case is very high.
2.Sound: A sound study was done in September 2014
to measure the noise level at certain times during the
day. At all times measured, the sound levels came in
under the required threshold for Kincora to be put on
the list for a sound barrier. It is important to note that
only when we have met the threshold for sound at all
times measured, will we be put on the waiting list for
a sound barrier. At that time, it could still take another
decade or two to get to us on the list. We feel this is
also an unacceptable strategy.
In order to bring these issues to the transportation department, a meeting was arranged with our Councillor, Joe Magliocca, the president’s of the Sherwood,
Evanston, and Kincora’s community associations, and
two individuals from the City of Calgary’s Transportation Planning Department. But we feel not all of the
concerns from the community associations were heard.
We are continuing to question Joe Magliocca’s office
and are requesting that a public information session be
scheduled in advance of the Council meeting where this
is to be passed in its current form. Please watch for a
potential open house session on the Shaganappi Trail
Truck Route issue.
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Symons Valley
United Church
An affirming congregation of
the United Church of Canada.
Kincora Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Kincora
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
Average Asking Price
Average Sold Price
November 2014 $573,591
$567,408
October 2014 $555,250
$546,250
Your church at the centre of the community. Welcome
Home!
September 2014 $580,950
$568,550
August 2014 $590,099
$579,527
Services – Sundays at 10:30 am. Sunday School and
Youth Group meet during the worship service.
July 2014 $541,414
$536,166
June 2014 $556,830
$553,250
Concert:
Twelfth Night, Sunday January 11th at 7 pm; The NW
United Churches perform their Advent and Christmas
anthems one final time to close the Christmas season.
All are welcome.
Book Study:
In preparation for the season of Lent, we will be reading
and studying Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan’s
book, “The Last Week: A Day-by-Day Account of Jesus’
Final Week in Jerusalem”. This will be an engaging and
dynamic time of learning and discussion together as we
explore Jesus’ final days. Please register at 403-274-2361.
Approximate cost of the book is $13. All are welcome.
Wednesdays (Jan 14-Feb 11), 7-9 pm OR Sundays (Jan
11-Feb 8), 12:30-2:30 PM
Three Million
Lakes
Canada has a lot of great things in abundance, like
hockey players, parkas and Tim Hortons franchises.
But did you know we also have more lake area
than any other country in the world? It’s true. The
Great White North has 563 lakes larger than 100
square kilometres. The Great Lakes alone contain
about 18 per cent of the world’s fresh lake water.
That’s a lot of water. Makes you wonder if all of our
country’s allies are actually just thirsty.
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May 2014 $546,071
$537,816
April 2014 $560,225
$557,820
March 2014 $516,988
$504,410
February 2014 $539,307
$531,118
January 2014 $511,525
$506,337
December 2013 $564,866
$557,466
Last 12 Months Kincora
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
No. New Properties
No. Properties Sold
November 2014 16
14
October 2014 11
12
September 2014 13
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August 2014 13
11
July 2014 9
6
June 2014 11
10
May 2014 17
18
April 2014 15
12
March 2014 14
10
February 2014 9
8
January 2014 12
8
December 2013 3
3
143
118
Total
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above
MLS averages please visit kincora.great-news.ca
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Emerald Sky
West Update
Calgary Board of Education
Board of Trustees
Website: http://www.cbe.ab.ca • Email: [email protected]
On November 20, 2014 I attended the Calgary Planning
Commission meeting where this condominium project
was discussed and approved for a Development Permit by
a vote of 7-2. After the presentation by the City Planner, Neil
MacDonald, and very few questions from the Commission
members, it was given approval with certain conditions. We
were very disappointed that the concerns we have raised
in the past were almost completely ignored. The only objections that came forward were from Mr. Logan (General
Manager-Transportation) and Mr. Morrow (University of
Calgary). Mr Logan was dismayed that the Traffic Impact
Study was still not completed, yet the project was brought
forward for approval. His major concern was that the transportation infrastructure would not be able to handle the
resulting vehicular movements along 37th Street and Symons Valley Parkway. Mr. Morrow did have objections to
the street access to the site, the design, the massing and
the project being incompatible with the surrounding residential and that there was no justification for a relaxation of
height limits. Nonetheless the project may proceed given
the majority vote in favour. The Chair of the CPC seemed
quite proud at how quickly this project moved through the
system, given that this new design was only presented to
the planners in February of this year. Our position is that we
find the design, density, parking and height all to be objectionable and we will be filing an appeal against this project
one more time before the Subdivision Development Appeal Board. This information will be updated on the website
www.kcacondo.org.
Bruce Simpson,
Board Secretary, Kincora Community Association
When you give someone roses,
the color can have a meaning.
The meaning of rose colors:
Red = Love and respect
Deep pink = Gratitude, appreciation
Light pink = Admiration, sympathy
Kindergarten: where your child’s talents are treasured
Kindergarten is the start of an exciting adventure full of
promise for children and their families. We understand
that children bring their own unique talents and gifts to
their learning experience, which is why we personalize
students’ learning to help them reach their full potential.
In the early years, personalized attention can make a
meaningful difference in children’s lives.
From the very first day of kindergarten, our teachers begin looking into the future to help children take those
next steps in their learning. We never lose sight of our
ultimate goal, which is for every student to complete
high school with a foundation of learning necessary to
thrive in life, work and continued learning.
For those children who don’t attend a preschool program, kindergarten will be their first introduction to
school. This first year will be filled with significant early
experiences they will remember for a lifetime.
We are proud to be a part of creating those memories.
We are proud to provide learning as unique as every student. Come learn with us!
JANUARY Moon C alendar
Full
Moon
Jan 4
Last
Quarter
Jan 13
New
Moon
Jan 20
First
Quarter
Jan 26
White = Reverence, humility
Yellow = Joy, gladness
Orange = Enthusiasm, desire
Red & yellow blend = Gaiety, joviality
Pale blended tones = Sociability,
friendship
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Why is someone who is
feeling great ‘on cloud
nine’?
Because: Types of clouds are numbered according to
the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest
cloud. If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that
person is floating well above worldly cares.
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when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the
community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.
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Sundays (mid-Sept to mid-May)
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Stories Times for Babies and Preschoolers of All
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Snowflakes and Stories
Join us for stories, rhymes and songs celebrating winter!
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Join Mad Science to learn about how and why seasons
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CPO in Your Library
Canadian Natural Resources Limited presents Calgary
Philharmonic Orchestra Musicians in concert - classical
favourites for all ages!
Monday, January 26 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. No registration required.
Computer Technology Coaching
Drop in for one-on-one, volunteer help on using the
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Chess in the Library
Join members of the Calgary Chess Club and Calgary
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In partnership with the Calgary Bridge Foundation,
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Check this e-resource at Calgary Public Library Website.
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Finely grinding coffee beans
and boiling them in water
is still known as “Turkish
Coffee.” It is still made this
way today in Turkey and
Greece or anywhere else
Turkish Coffee is served.
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Dental Health
and
Your Pet
Jennifer L. Scott, D.V.M.
I see dental disease in almost every pet I examine in
my veterinary clinic. Unfortunately preventative dental care is not something that most pet owners start
early and continue daily. Does your pet have gleaming white teeth? What about his back molars? Are
they free of hard tartar? Are the gums a nice pink or
is there a line of hot red swollen inflammation along
the teeth? Put your nail against the edge of the gum
where it meets the tooth, does your pet wince and pull
away?
Dental disease is graded by veterinarians depending
on severity from grade 1 needing a simple cleaning
with some plaque and tartar to grade 4 with open
draining holes around rotten foul-smelling teeth and
gums. Pets are likely in constant pain with anything
beyond grade 2 dental disease. Taking care of your
pet’s teeth can be time-consuming and expensive.
Owners tend to ignore the teeth because they don’t
see them, but healthy teeth are directly linked to your
pet’s short and long-term well being.
Many people believe if they feed their pet a hard food
they will not get dental disease. The value of specialized diets and dental products is limited, but really, if
there was some magic component added to food that
eliminated dental disease, wouldn’t people be eating
it to avoid our own dental disease and the ensuing
costs.
A dog or cat, ideally, should have their teeth brushed
daily. Use a soft small tooth brush. Finger brushes
do not get under the gum line. Animal toothpastes
do not foam or contain sodium bicarbonate so they
can be swallowed. They come in flavors ranging from
tuna to chicken to beef. Yum, yum! Many of my clients
have even taught their pets to tolerate electric tooth
brushes.
A few pets will not allow brushing under any circumstance. These pets will derive some benefit from chewing products as well as a specialized dental diet. Some
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enzymatic products even claim benefits if just sprayed
in the pet’s mouth, but none of these products outperform the physical action of daily tooth brushing.
Never give your pet hard bones, ice, and very hard
toys. Fractured crowns expose pulp and cause dental
abscesses that may require emergency surgery. Abscesses hurt.
Pets should have preventative cleanings as required
by the individual, but more often owners will only
agree if tartar, gingivitis, or periodontal disease becomes visually obvious. Cleaning and examination of
your pet’s teeth is done under a general anesthetic. No
self-respecting pet will tolerate a complete scaling and
polishing below the gum line awake. It is the area you
don’t see that typically the worse disease is brewing.
I recently did a dental cleaning of a young dog’s mouth
expecting no or little disease. Visual examination prior
to the cleaning everything looked good, but I discovered four deep pockets between the gums and four
teeth. Dental radiographs confirmed the bone around
the roots of the teeth was being eaten away by infection. The removal of diseased teeth allows a better
chance to keep the surrounding teeth healthy. This
disease would not have been discovered without a
proper examination of an anesthetized pet. Superficial
scraping of visual tartar only hides disease and lulls a
person into thinking their pet’s mouth is healthy.
Rotten teeth and gums can be a portal to bacteria
entering the blood stream and traveling through out
the pet’s body. Dental disease advances more quickly
when pets have other illnesses such as kidney disease
or diabetes, and dental disease can make other diseases more difficult to control. When the teeth hurt it
can also cause an otherwise sweet pet to become cantankerous. Our pets are living longer than ever with
advances in veterinary medicine and superior diets so
your pets are going to need those healthy teeth also
longer…start brushing early.
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Your Community/City Events
•January 1 – Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert:
Celebrate the start of the New Year with an all-star
cast of European singers, dancers and full orchestra.
403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com
•January 2 – Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders at
the Saddledome 7:00 pm. www.calgaryflames.com
•January 8 – 14 – West Side Story: The world’s
greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark
Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest
accomplishments. 403.220.5313 /
•www.scpa.ucalgary.ca
•January 9 – Calgary Flames & Florida Panthers face
off at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.calgaryflames.
com
•January 14 – Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels at
7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.hitmenhockey.com
•January 16 – Bryan Adams: Reckless 30th
Anniversary Tour. 8:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.
bryanadams.com
•January 16 & 17 – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte
Carlo: This all-male group of professional ballet dancers
performs a full range of dance repertoire. 403.245.4549 /
www.albertaballet.com
•January 17 – February 15 – Bloodshot: A pulse-racing
crime thriller hot off London’s west end. 403.221.3708 /
www.vertigotheatre.com
•January 23 – Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks
Reimagined and Revisited: Bob Dylan’s 1974
beloved album will be reassembled and reimagined.
403.244.2912 www.fishcreekconcerts.com
•January 24 – Buckcherry: Wristband 6.30pm - show @
9:00 pm. 403.236.7529 / www.deerfootinn.com
•January 27 – Feburary 22 – The Philadelphia Story:
This classic comedy, turned Oscar-nominated film, takes
a glorious and witty look at love, money and marriage.
403.294.7447 / www.theatrecalgary.com
•January 28 – Symphonic Pink Floyd: The Wall and
Dark Side of the Moon. Experience the progressive and
psychedelic genius of Dark Side of the Moon along
with selections from their groundbreaking The Wall.
403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com
•January 30 – Nikki Yanofsky: Kaboom Pow - The Little
Secret Tour. 8:00 pm. 403.294.9494 /
•www.epcorcentre.org
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January 7 – 11 – Chelsea
Hotel: The Songs of
Leonard Cohen.
Check into New York’s infamous hotel and
be transported to a place full of music,
mystery and desire. 403.294.7447 / www.
theatrecalgary.com
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January 16 & 17 – The
Legends of Classic Rock
Featuring John Elefante:
A tribute to Parisian music performed by
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at Jack
Singer Concert Hall. For detailed info:
403.571.0849 / www.cpo-live.com
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January 23 & 24 –
Beethoven and Mahler
23 with Stephen Hough:
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Beethoven’s effervescent Piano Concerto No.
1 is performed by one of the world’s leading
pianist Stephen Hough. 403.571.0849 /
www.cpo-live.com
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Your Community/City Events
February 5 to April 12
… And Then, the Lights
Went Out:
A chilling saga of dames, deceit and writer’s
block written by an Alberta-born and
educated playwright and set in Edmonton
during a heat wave. 403.243.6642
www.stagewestcalgary.com
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February 15 – Fred Penner: 13
Celebrate the Family Day Weekend with this
Canadian Icon. 403.948.8824 /
www.thebertchurchtheatre.com
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February 20 to April 26 –
Sherlock Holmes: Set to the
best “killer” tunes of all time, this modern
spin on the classic tale will have you singing
and laughing all night long. 403.249.7799 /
www.calgary.jubilations.ca
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•November 14 to February 15 – Pirates of the
North Saskatchewan III: From the creators of
our pirate adventures one and two, Jubilations
is proud to present the final swashbuckling tale!
403.249.7799 / www.calgary.jubilations.ca
•January 31 to February 22 – Loose Moose
Theatre for Kids: Treasure Island. 403.265.5682
/ www.loosemoose.com
•February 2 – Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg
Jets at the Saddledome. 7:00 pm. www.
calgaryflames.com
•February 6 to 21 – The Hobbit: This adaptation
of Tolkien’s classic is a fast paced retelling of the
tale of Bilbo Baggins. Ages 8+. 403.216.0808 /
www.storybooktheatre.org
•February 10 to 15, 17 to 22 – Disneys Beauty
and the Beast: Experience the romance and
enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!
403.297.8000 / www.jubileeauditorium.com
•February 12 – Linkin Park: The Hunting Party
tour with Rise Against and Of Mice & Men. 7:00
pm at the Saddledome. www.linkinpark.com
•February 13 – Calgary Hitmen vs Saskatoon
Blades at 7:00 pm at the Saddledome. www.
hitmenhockey.com
•February 14 – Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth
with special guests. 7:00 pm at the MacEwan
Ballroom. www.cannibalcorpse.net
•February 18 – Calgary Flames & Minnesota
Wild face off at 7:30 pm at the Saddledome.
www.calgaryflames.com
•February 20 – Black Veil Brides: The Black
Mass tour with Memphis May Fire and GHOST
TOWN. 6:30 pm at the MacEwan Ballroom. www.
blackveilbrides.net
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Home and
Garage break-in
prevention
Keep your doors locked, even when you’re home. Ensure your garage doors and windows are also closed
and locked.
Install exterior motion lights to brighten dark areas
around doors or windows, to make them easily seen by
neighbours and passersby.
Always close and lock any windows that could be used
to gain access to your home while you’re away or sleeping, even on hot summer nights.
Store important or irreplaceable documents and items
away from your home, such is in a safety deposit box.
If you see homes with open doors, front doors with keys
left in the locks or a neighbour’s car with the truck left
open, give them a quick call to let them know.
Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and
vehicle anti-theft devices.
It is also important to take proactive measures when
leaving your home for extended periods of time.
•Make your home looked lived in. Put lights, radios
and TVs on variable timers. If you’re leaving a vehicle
outside your house, have a neighbour move it periodically. Arrange for lawn and garden upkeep.
•Either cancel newspapers, mail and other deliver items
or have a trusted neighbor collect them for you while
you are away
•Garages are a favourite target for burglars — they contain valuable items such as vehicles, garden tools and
bicycles, and they’re often left open and unattended.
The Calgary Police Service suggests these simple tips
to help prevent thefts from garages:
•Protect your valuables: Put curtains or blinds up to
cover any windows in the garage, so thieves can’t look
for items to steal, or see if your vehicle is there.
•Make it secure: The person-door between your house
and attached garage should swing inward into the garage, be solid core, and have a deadbolt lock. The same
goes for other exterior person-doors on your garage.
•Don’t give thieves an open invitation: Keep your overhead door closed and your other garage doors locked,
even when you are at home — this includes the door
between your home and an attached garage.
•Check your locks: Secure your person-doors with
deadbolts (which need to be operated from the outside with a key).
•Make it bright: Install lights near your garage to keep
the area around doors and windows lit: These can be
motion sensor or photo (light) sensitive, so that they
turn on automatically when someone walks past or
when the sun sets.
•Put up a number: Put your house number on your
garage, especially if it opens up into a back alley. This
helps emergency personnel to identify which house is
yours.
•Keep records: Catalogue your garage’s contents, including serial numbers of valuable items and vehicle
identification numbers. Taking photographs, videos
or digital recordings of contents can also help police
and your insurance company if there’s a break-in, fire,
or flood.
•Double-check: Never drive away without checking
that your overhead garage door is down. Also check
the operation of
Report Suspicious Activity
You are the eyes and ears of the community. If you see
or hear of suspicious behaviour, don’t hesitate to call
the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, call
911 for a crime in progress. For anonymous tips, contact
CrimeStoppers using any of the following methods:
•TALK: 1-800-222-8477
•TYPE: tttTIPS.com
•TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
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Be a good neighbour,
clear the snow
Sledding Safety
Alberta Health Services, EMS would like to remind parents and children of some basic sledding safety tips as
the winter season continues. Sledding injuries can result
from collisions with stationary objects such as trees and
rocks or with other people on the hill. Unprotected falls
can result in injury if you lose control at high speeds. Everyone is at risk – especially children. Educate your family how to stay safe by following these simple reminders
and have a fun day on the toboggan hill.
Equipment
•Ensure your sled is in good condition. Do not use sleds
with broken parts, sharp edges, or splits in the material.
•Currently, there are no helmets designed specifically
for sledding. However children should wear a properly
fitted helmet designed for high impact collisions, such
as hockey, cycling, or climbing helmets.
Plan ahead
•Dress warmly in layers and anticipate weather changes.
•Consider bringing extra sets of gloves and toques to
exchange wet garments for dry ones.
•Take breaks to warm up out of the cold.
•Ensure frostbite hasn’t affected any exposed skin.
•Even when properly protected from the elements, the
finger tips, toes, ears, the tip of the nose, and other
high points on the face such as the forehead and cheek
bones can be affected by frostbite.
•If frost bite has occurred, treat it by first removing the
individual out of the cold environment. Gently warm
the affected skin by placing a warm hand over it or
by placing the affected part in warm water (not hot;
~41°C max.) until re-warmed.
Hazards
•Avoid hills that are too steep, or too icy – you can lose
control very quickly.
•Choose hills free of obstacles such as trees, rocks, utility poles, or fences.
•Be mindful of clothing that contains drawstrings, or
loose clothing, such as scarves, which can present a
choking hazard if they become caught or snagged.
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Winter has arrived and it’s time to be mindful of how the
buildup of ice and snow on city sidewalks can post a risk
of injury to Calgarians. Older adults, those with mobility
issues or parents pushing strollers or walking with young
children, may find it treacherous to venture out if neighbours are not diligent about clearing the ice and snow.
All of us can help make walking in our communities safe
for everyone if we work together and follow the regulations set out in Calgary’s Street Bylaw.
Property owners are responsible for clearing all sidewalks adjacent to their property. This means removing all
snow and ice down to the bare concrete within 24 hours
after the snow stops falling. If, as a property owner, you
do not live at the residence, it is important to work with
tenants or arrange for a contractor to clear the snow. It’s
also important to note that if a property is being developed, the developer is often the owner responsible to
clean sidewalks around a construction site or empty lot.
The property owner is ultimately responsible for snow
clearing under the bylaw. For any ice that is difficult to
remove, a de-icing mixture is available at fire halls or
Roads depots. Please bring your own container.
Remember that snow from private property cannot be
put onto the road or boulevard. Large mounds of snow
in the street can impede the flow of traffic, limit driver
and pedestrian visibility and hinder Blue Cart and Black
Bin collection.
Sidewalks also need to be clear of obstructions such as
electrical cords. When plugging in your vehicle, make
sure you don’t place an electrical cord on or over any
portion of a street.
Have you considered being a Snow Angel? It can be a
challenge for some residents to shovel and clear their
sidewalks. The Snow Angel campaign encourages citizens to be good neighbours by helping older adults and
others in need with their snow removal. All you have to
do is adopt someone’s sidewalk this winter and keep it
clear.
Let’s remember that snow, ice and obstructions on our
sidewalks can result in serious injuries and can cause
those with limited mobility to be confined indoors. Be a
good neighbour and clear the snow.
To find out more about snow and ice removal in Calgary
visit calgary.ca/snow or contact 311. For information
on how to become a Snow Angel, visit Calgary.ca/snow
angels.
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Evanston’s Second Access - Now Open
In mid November of 2014 The City of Calgary opened
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northbound 14 Street NW/southbound 14 Street onto
westbound Stoney Trail) creating a second point of access for the community of Evanston.
This project was completed a full year ahead of schedule
thanks to the participation and coordination between
The City of Calgary, Qualico Developers and the Province
of Alberta.
“I’ve heard concerns for some time from area residents
about accessibility into the community of Evanston,”
said Joe Magliocca, councillor for Ward 2. “This second
point of access is a huge win for the community, and
it’s a bonus to have it open a year ahead of schedule.
It’s also nice to see the coordination between the developers, The City and The Province. I’ve been a major
proponent of this project and am happy to see it built.”
While there is some minor work to be completed (permanent signage and additional landscaping in the
spring, for example) these ramps opened a full year
ahead of schedule. Construction was completed between August and November of 2014.
This project was completed within its $2.6 million budget.
Symons Valley Road re-opened
Symons Valley Road was completely closed between
144 Avenue N.W. and Sage Meadow Circle from June 16
to November 26, 2014. During this time, crews upgraded Symons Valley Road to accommodate future residential development. The upgrades included improving the road structure to better serve the heavy truck
and vehicle traffic that uses this roadway on a daily basis. Because of these upgrades, Symons Valley Road now
has a life cycle of approximately 30 years, and is 50 per
cent closer to final completion. The road will ultimately
be widened to two lanes in each direction. During the
closure of Symons Valley Road, all heavy truck traffic was
detoured to Shaganappi Trail. Symons Valley Road is
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I am so pleased to have this opportunity to wish one
and all a Happy New Year!
I do hope that your Christmas and holiday season has
been filled with joy, the richness of time with family
and friends, and the anticipation of possibilities and
promise as you look toward the year ahead.
I am very proud to serve as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Calgary-Foothills. I appreciated your
support and candor as I visited many of your homes
this past fall, and was buoyed by the energy and vision
of the citizens in this constituency.
It is important to me to continue to hear from you. Your
insights, concerns, issues or comments are welcomed.
I encourage you to call our constituency office at any
time. Ms. Carol D’Amico, my Constituency Assistant,
will be happy to receive your call, visit or email on our
behalf.
With thanks and appreciation, and together with my
wife Karen, and our whole family, I wish you all the very
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ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency
403.245.7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7
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Calgary Police – Non Emergency
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Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
403.234.7233
Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.387.5437
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