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DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,400 HOUSEHOLDSFEBRUARY 2018
THE OFFICIAL BRAESIDE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
BRAESIDE BULLETIN
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5 SKATING SEASON: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
7 2018 EVENTS
10 FEBRUARY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
14 MY BABYSITTER LIST
14 GIANT USED BOOK SALE
16 REAL ESTATE UPDATE
17 FEBRUARY IN FISH CREEK
18 WOODCREEK SCOUTS
18 GUIDES CANADA: SILVERBIRCH DISTRICT
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The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Publishing and Braeside Community Association.The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.Great News Publishing and Braeside Community Association does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
Skating Season is HereWe are seeking individuals interested in helping out with flooding and cleaning the ice rink. If you en-joy skating with your family and can donate a few hours a week, please call the Community Office at 403-253-4232.
IMPORTANT NUMBERSALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250
AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222
Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811
Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437
Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900
Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357
ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100
Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414
HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE
Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211
Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110
Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555
Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200
South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300
South Health Campus 403-956-1111
OTHER
Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455
Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000
SeniorConnect 403-266-6200
Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250
Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447
City of Calgary 311
Social Service Info & Referral 211
Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707
Road Conditions – Calgary Weather Information
511
Gamblers Anonymous 1-855-222-5542
PERSONALIZED BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICEPBTS has been serving the community and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We offer professional and affordable income tax preparation services to both personal and businesses.
Personal tax returns for employment, investments, pensions, self-employment, rental, foreign incomes & tax credits
CRA review and tax plan Final and Trust returns for deceased persons to receive
clearance certificate Cross Border tax returns (US and Canadian) to avoid double
taxes Applying Disability tax credits, GIS and other benefits Creating a tax effective estate plan through strategies
Full cycle bookkeeping and payroll services GST returns preparation & filing T-Slips preparation & filing (T4, T4A, T5, T5018) Business Financial Statements preparation for year end Business income tax returns (T2) New business start-up and computer accounting software set
up & training Corporate tax planning and financial planning Dissolution of corporation SR & ED program – Scientific Research and Experimental
Development tax credit
#67 – 2580 Southland Drive SW Calgary AB T2V 4J8
Oakridge Co-op Shopping Centre 403-281-2120
Email: [email protected]
PERSONALIZED BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE
PBTS has been serving the community and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We offer professional and affordable income tax preparation services to both personal and businesses.
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
BUSINESS INCOME TAX
VISIT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
➢ Personal tax returns for employment, investments, pensions, self-employment, rental, foreign incomes & tax credits
➢ CRA review and tax plan
➢ Final and Trust returns for deceased persons to receive clearance certificate
➢ Cross Border tax returns (US and Canadian)to avoid double taxes
➢ Applying Disability tax credits, GIS and other benefits
➢ Creating a tax effective estate plan through strategies
➢ Full cycle bookkeeping and payroll services➢ GST returns preparation & filing➢ T-Slips preparation & filing (T4, T4A, T5,
T5018)➢ Business Financial Statements preparation for
year end➢ Business income tax returns (T2)➢ New business start-up and computer
accounting software set up & training➢ Corporate tax planning and financial planning➢ Dissolution of corporation➢ SR & ED program – Scientific Research and
Experimental Development tax credit
#67 – 2580 Southland Drive SWCalgary AB T2V 4J8
Oakridge Co-op Shopping Centre
403-281-2120Email: [email protected]
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
BUSINESS INCOME TAX
VIST US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
We currently meet on Mondays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Braeside Community Centre. For more information about this group, please contact [email protected].
BRAESIDE MOMS AND TOTS PROGRAM
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The Braeside BulletinThe Braeside Bulletin is published by the Braeside Community Association and delivered to all Braeside homes. Articles can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Submission deadline is the first of the month for inclusion in the following month’s publication. Space limitation may prevent some material sub-mitted from being published. Editing may be required.
While we make every effort to ensure that all information pro-vided and published is correct, we are not responsible for any omissions or errors.
Opinions expressed within these articles, reports or submis-sions are the author’s and should not be considered as reflect-ing those of the editor or Community Association.
To place a paid advertisement in the Braeside Bulletin, contact Great News Publishing, 403-263-3044, [email protected].
“The Braeside Community Association is committed to repre-senting the community with honesty and integrity, working towards common values and goals”.
Check us out on the web at: www.calgaryarea.com (click on SW, Braeside). Email: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Braeside Community Association
Hall RentalWe are accepting rentals for all areas of the Community Cen-tre. Our Upper Hall area is suitable for weddings, banquets and large gatherings. Our meeting rooms on the main level are suitable for meetings or small gatherings.
Now providing Telus Wi-Fi.
To view the hall or make a booking, call the Community Office at 403-253-4232.
Community Rink Available for RentIf you are considering a sports tournament, practice or out-door event, Braeside’s newly renovated Community Rink is now available for rent:Per Hour - $25.00Per ½ Day (4 hour period) - $ 75.00Per full day (8 hour period) - $125.00Weekend (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily - $200.00
All rink rental requests MUST NOT conflict with renters booked in hall (i.e. weddings in building) due to noise and parking. Additionally, a clean up deposit will be required. There is no overnight storage available. Liability for all items must remain with the renter. NO ALCOHOL AT ANY EVENT.
Need to contact us?Mail: 11024 Braeside Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2W 6G5Phone: 403-253-4232Fax: 403-253-3528Email: [email protected] meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall, Meeting Room 2, at the Com-munity Centre. The meeting is open to all Braeside residents or interested parties. If you have issues or concerns and you would like to be placed on the agenda, kindly call our Board Secretary, Joan Byers, at 403-253-4232.
To contact Board members, call 403-253-4232
BRAESIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:President Robert GriggVice President Philip SchumanSecretary Joan ByersActing Treasurer Susan WilsonDirector, Construction Bob Byersand MaintenanceYouth Director Position VacantSports Director Position VacantDirector Event Planning Kim PriceDirector at Large Director at Large Amy PriceDirector at Large Director of Transportation & Safety Paul FinklemanSchool Liaison Louise WhitbreadCOMMUNITY CONTACTS:Community Coordinator Linda Krebs 403-253-4232Child Care Louise Whitbread 403-258-0699Baseball Anna Glickman 403-255-3387Basketball Dawn Osborne 403-259-6502Chinook Music For Tickets 403-271-3719City Liaison Jenna Findlater 403-476-7277Girl Guides Barb Augustyn 403-251-5169Hockey Lisa Santos 403-263-7510Scouting Tim Tratch 403-251-4878Southwest Seniors Heidi Riad 403-238-2524SW Community Resource Centre 403-238-9222AREA SCHOOLS:Braeside Elementary 403-777-8470John Ware Junior School 403-777-7930St. Benedict Elementary 403-253-1881GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:Councillor, Ward 11 Jeromy Farkas 403-268-3611MLA, Glenmore Anam Kazim 403-216-5421MP, Calgary SW Bob Benzen 403-253-7990
2018 EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Need more info? Call the Community Office at 403-253-4232.
Feb 20 Board MeetingMar 10 Used Book SaleMar 20 Board MeetingApr 17 Board MeetingTBA Re-paint the PavementMay 15 Board MeetingJun 9 Braeside ParadeJun 19 Board MeetingJul 7 Stampede BreakfastAug 11 Trunk Sale
Aug 21 Board MeetingSept 18 Board MeetingTBA Community Clean UpOct 12 Volunteer AppreciationOct 16 Board MeetingOct 27 Halloween SpooktacularNov 20 Board MeetingDec 11 Board Meeting
WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTREArt Classes for Kids Fridays from 4:30 – 6:00 (403) 236-9819
Braeside Karate Club Thursday evenings at 6:30 (403) 232-0228
Elm Dog Obedience Tuesday evenings, times vary (403) 281-7937 School
Foundation Baptist Wednesday eveni ngs at 7:00
Church Sundays at 10:00, 11:00, 6:00 (403) 251-5920
Moms and Tots Mondays at 10:00 – 11:30 loricross1962@ Drop In gmail.com
Seniors Fitness Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 (403) 253-4232 Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30
Pathfinders [email protected]
Queens & Jacks Square Monday evenings at 7:00,
Dance Club 2nd and 4th Friday evenings (403) 251-6228 From 7:30 – 10:00
Southwest Seniors Thursdays from 10:00 – 2:00 (403) 246-3763
Sparks (403) 225-1175
Tai Chi Wednesday mornings at 10:00 (403) 240-4566 Wednesday evenings at 7:00
Pre-Kindergarten is an early literacy program combining play with learning. Our children
play and explore our classroom while gaining valuable social skills which also help prepare
them for Kindergarten. Activity centres include math readiness, science, literacy,
fine motor work (printing / cutting), art/craft, painting, sand/water, play dough, puzzles, blocks, story corner, and toys. Enrichment
activities throughout the year include special visitors who bring music, science, and movement activities to the children.
Kindergarten Enhancement is a half-day program which enables the Kindergarten
student to stay at school for the duration of the regular school day.
WINTER SESSION NEWSWinter themes are “Winter Wonderland,”
“Valentine’s Day,” Winter Olympics,” and an enhancement of our early literacy journey with “Famous Authors.” We also look forward to a visit from Mad Science this Winter Session, as
well as Jumping Jellies and Rick Hertert with his wonderful musical talent of engaging young
children.
REGISTRATION FOR PRE-KINDERGARTENSpace is available for THIS year!
Email [email protected] to Register. Information, classes available, and cost is
available on the website.
OPEN HOUSE for NEW familiesFebruary 6th: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
GENERAL REGISTRATION for Fall 2018-19February 13th: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
www.Pre-KindergartenEd.comRegistrar: [email protected]
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services – NW Locations Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5 yrs. (Pre-K)
Kindergarten Enhancement (KE) Out of School Care (OSC)
WINTER SESSION NEWS 2018
We will play and learn with themes of “Winter Wonderland,” “Valentine’s Day,” “Winter Olympics,” and enhance our early literacy journey with a study of “Famous Authors”. We look forward to Outdoor Snow Play Day
and a Valentine party. We will also enjoy our special visitors: “Mad Science” with their presentation “Slippery Science,” Rick Hertert Musical
Presentation. Space still available for this year. Email: [email protected]
PRE-REGISTRATION for Fall 2018-2019: January 22 –26, 2018
For: Current families, past families, wait list, & families of the host location. Registration information is available from our staff, website, or by email.
OPEN HOUSE AND GENERAL REGISTRATION Marion Carson School – 5315 Varsity Drive, NW Kindergarten Enhancement – ½ day program combines with Kindergarten
Kindergarten Out of School Care – Before and After Care Program 4 year old Pre-Kindergarten – must turn 4 by March 1, 2019
Pre-K Open House and Registration – Wednesday, February, 7th 5 – 6 pm Kindergarten Enhancement Registration – Wednesday, March 14th 5-6 pm
Captain John Palliser School – 1484 Northmount Drive, NW
Kindergarten Enhancement – ½ day program combines with Kindergarten Out of School Care – Grades K-6
Kindergarten Enhancement Open House / Registration: March 15th 5–6 pm Out of School Care: Registration is by email only. [email protected].
Hope Lutheran Church – 3527 Boulton Road, NW
Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5 years – 2,3 or 5 half days (2.5 hr. program) Open House: Tuesday, February 6th 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Registration: Monday, February 12th 500 – 6:00 pm
www.Pre-KindergartenEd.com Registrar: [email protected] Ê
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services at Braeside School
Pre-Kindergarten - ages 3-5 yrs. (Pre-K)New Fall 2018 – Kindergarten
Enhancement ½ day program(KE)
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A fully accredited non-profit school age care located in Braeside community centre.
We offer a fun and exciting school year program & summer camp! We focus on arts, crafts, nutritious snacks and out trips.
Provincial subsidy is available to those parents who qualify.
For more information or to register your child contact us at 403 258 0699 or email us at [email protected]
Hours of operation:Monday – Friday 7:00am – 9:00am, 11:00am – 6:00pm.School Holidays and professional development days:
7:00am – 6:00pm
At Braeside before and after school care we believe that children are unique and require a stimulating and interactive environment which recognizes and
accommodates each child’s individuality.
11024 Braeside Drive SW Calgary
Braeside Before and After School Care
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Community Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, 10:00 – 3:30Wednesdays, ClosedThursdays, 10:00 – 4:30Closed for Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
Please note the Community Office will be closed on Monday, February 19 for Family Day.
Linda KrebsCommunity Coordinator BCA
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ON-SITE WELDING SERVICESCOMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL
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Journeymen Qualified Welders since 2000
Call Bob: 403-461-3490
PLUMBERPLUMBOB For All Your Plumbing Needs
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Family Practiceaccepting new patients.
Dr. Yasmine Halat & Dr. Kayode Oloniyo
FLU SEASON IS HERE. Don’t sit around in walk in waiting rooms, minimize your exposure.
We accept same day bookings, so to avoid lengthy wait times during flu season and
to minimize exposure you can book appts whether you have a family physician with our clinic or not. Simply call ahead for an
appointment. Open 6 days a week, evening and weekend hours available. Phones lines
open at 8:30 am.
Women’s Health AppointmentsAVAILABLE WEEKLY
Female physicians to do paps, breast exams, IUD insertions, birth control or hormone
discussions.
Tedman DonovanPODIATRY PRACTICE
For all your foot health needs. Orthotics& Sandals, Bunions & Hammertoes, Arch and Heel Pain, Neuromas & Cysts. Corns, Calluses
& Warts, Shockwave Therapy Available. Diabetic Foot Care and Routine Foot Care.
Now cleaning teeth at McKenzie Lake Dental
Less than a 15 minute drive from your community.
Looking for Anne?
16752 McKenzie Lake Blvd SE | 403-460-5650Anne AuClair Moe, Dental Hygienist
ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH INCLUDED with your cleaning from Anne
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NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Braeside. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emer-gency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”
BRYAN’S PLUMBING, GAS FITTING: Master plumber, gasfitter, 30 years of experience. Fully licensed and in-sured. Repairs, renovations, faucet replacements and hot water tanks (great prices). Poly B replacement, free estimates, free advice. Call Bryan 403-560-6547 or [email protected].
RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Braeside area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! In-stalled with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media-tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
HARMONY LANDSCAPES INC: A small landscaping company with big landscaping experience! Let us take care of your landscape designs, installation and main-tenance needs. Now booking residential snow removal and 2018 spring projects. Call today! 403-629-5842 or email [email protected].
RENOVATION/DEVELOPMENT: Complete interior and exterior general contracting services. Kitchens, baths, basements, media rooms, home offices, decking, fenc-es, garages. Free estimates, references, warranty. J.D. Meyer Construction Ltd. Phone: 403-251-9023 or Cell: 403-831-4645.
PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.
JEFFREY ELECTRIC: Friendly professional electrical ser-vice for your next residential project, large or small. City Qualified Trade, Master Electrician, insured, licensed, certified, bonded. Very competitive rates for quality electrical work. Service panel upgrades from 60 amp to 200 amp. Sub-panels, aluminum rewiring, custom kitch-ens and basements. Free estimates. www.cejelectric.com or call Clayton at 403-970-5441.
K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now ac-cepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, payroll, WCB, filing, T4 filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
2018 IS THE YEAR TO TAKE CARE OF YOU: Polished by Pam Esthetics is a certified, health-inspected, home-based salon in Braeside. Pam provides 28 years’ experi-ence in gel nails, manicures, pedicures, and waxing in a professional and friendly atmosphere. Book in Febru-ary/March and receive 25% off your first visit—new cli-ents only. Call 403-200-3916.
REST ASSURED BODYWORKS (SHELLEY/MASOUD): Massage therapy, craniosacral, reflexology, cupping, kinesio taping, life coaching, essential oils treatments and remedies. We are a family and home-based practice located in Canyon Meadows. Book appointments: call 403-457-2722, email [email protected], or visit http://rabhub.com. Direct billing available.
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Valid September 1, 2013 – August 31, 2014
FAMILY INFORMATION: Adults (First and Last Name): __________________________________________________________________________Children (First and Last Name): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address: _________________________________________________________ , Calgary Postal Code: ______________Phone No: ____________________________________Email: ____________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP TYPE AVAILABLE: (Please indicate which membership type you are purchasing)
$25.00 Resident Family Up to 2 adults with or without children $25.00 Non-Resident Family Up to 2 adults with or without children $15.00 Single Adult (18+) No dependant children living at the same address
$15.00 Associate Live and hold a current membership in another community $18.75 Senior Family Up to two adults with or without children $11.25 Single Senior No dependant children living at the same address
*PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $50.00 CHARGE FOR ALL NSF CHEQUES.
The Braeside Community Association holds many successful functions each year thanks to the tremendous help of our volunteers. If you would like to become involved, please indicate below where you would be interested in volunteering.
Board Member Children’s Events
Stampede Breakfast Casino
Recycling Event Rink Maintenance
Parade Trunk Sale
Important: Privacy Legislation Community Association Members/Residents: The Personal Information Protection Act became law in Alberta on Jan. 1, 2004.I understand that my personal information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL by the Braeside Community Association. I also acknowledge that my personal informa-tion may be used/disclosed ONLY in certain circumstances to establish, administer and maintain membership lists, program/sports registrations, government reporting, emergency contacts, or legal and regulatory requirements. I hereby consent to such use and disclosure for these limited purposes until such time as I may revoke my consent in writing.Signed: _____________________________________ Dated: ____________________________________________Membership Number (Assigned by Community Office): _____________________Date Card(s) Mailed: ________________________
Submit completed form and cheque to: 11024 Braeside Drive S. W., Calgary, T2W 6G5Membership cards will be mailed to you. Please ensure mailing information is complete and accurate.
VALID SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 – AUGUST 31, 2018
† One Peel to Reveal discount card per Merrick FRESH KISSES™ item purchased (excluding individually wrapped treats, size 0.3 oz-1.66 oz). Discount levels are as follows: a 1 in 2 chance of receiving a 10% discount, a 1 in 4 chance of receiving a 15% discount, or 1 in 4 chance of receiving a 20% discount. Valid at a Canadian Pet Valu, Bosley’s by Pet Valu, Paulmac’s Pets, Tisol or Total Pet store between March 1-31, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. Based on regularly priced merchandise. No cash value. No rain cheques. Cannot be applied to previously purchased merchandise. Valid on in-store purchases only.
Mon - Sat 9am-9pm | Sun 10am-6pm 11440 Braeside Dr. SW, Calgary | 403-454-0301
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† One Peel to Reveal discount card per Merrick FRESH KISSES™ item purchased (excluding individually wrapped treats, size 0.3 oz-1.66 oz). Discount levels are as follows: a 1 in 2 chance of receiving a 10% discount, a 1 in 4 chance of receiving a 15% discount, or 1 in 4 chance of receiving a 20% discount. Valid at a Canadian Pet Valu, Bosley’s by Pet Valu, Paulmac’s Pets, Tisol or Total Pet store between March 1-31, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. Based on regularly priced merchandise. No cash value. No rain cheques. Cannot be applied to previously purchased merchandise. Valid on in-store purchases only.
Mon - Sat 9am-9pm | Sun 10am-6pm 11440 Braeside Dr. SW, Calgary | 403-454-0301
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Artisans in quilting, knitting, crocheting, card-mak-ing, as well as a “do-as-you-wish” table meet to learn and practice their art in a community setting. No ex-perience is required. Come and learn from instruc-tors, obtain advice, but mostly enjoy the company of women across the ages, make friends, and have a personal time out! Wednesday mornings, 9:00 – 11:00 am, April 5 to June 21st. Registration preferred, but drop in is available, babysitting supplied. Please contact Lori at McDougall United Church at 403-252-1620.
Heritage Time Out
McDougall United Church8516 Athabasca Street S.E.
(No religious content, non-denominational)
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GIANTUSED BOOK SALESaturday, March 1010 am – 3 pmat Braeside Community Centre11024 Braeside Drive S.W.All books $1.00 or less!
Braeside
Elizabeth 14 403-253-7269 Yes
Aliaa 14 587-707-9123 Yes
Cortney 32 403-835-4288 Yes
Elizabeth 16 403-253-7269 Yes
Kayzha 18 403-252-5052 No
Lilly 17 403-719-8282 Yes
Marie Katja 20 587-897-4300 Yes
Olga 33 403-667-4593 No
Paige 21 403-797-0362 Yes
Salma 40 403-252-5052 Yes
Sheridan 16 403-238-6685 Yes
Vanessa 15 403-402-6008 Yes
Calling All PARENTSVisit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around your community.
Calling All BABYSITTERSEnroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities you would like to babysit in.
Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.
The Multicultural Family Literacy
ProgramFREE Program for families
with children 3 - 5 years oldWednesdays starting on
February 7th to May 7th, 2018Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Location: SouthWest Communities Resource Centre
Please contact Maria at 403.265.6093 ext. 292or
Immigrant Services Calgary
1200, 910 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Multicultural Family Literacy Program
FREE Program for families with children 3 - 5 years old
Immigrant Services Calgary 1200, 910 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Wednesdays starting on
February 7th to May 7th, 2018
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Location: SouthWest Communities Resource Centre
Please contact Maria at 403 265 6093 ext. 292 or
SouthWest Communities Resource Centre Oakridge Co-Op Shopping Centre 42, 2580 Southland Dr SW, Calgary
Located in the Professional Wing of the Oakridge Co-Op Mall
#42 2580 Southland Drive SW, T2V 4J8Phone: 403-238-9222 • Email: [email protected] • www.swcrc.ca
South West Communities Resource Centre
MLA Calgary-GlenmoreAnam Kazim#A208, 1600 - 90th Avenue SW Calgary, AB Canada T2V 5A8
403-216-5421 403-216-5423 [email protected] Anam Kazim - MLA for Calgary Glenmore @anamkazimMLA
Dear Constituents:
As we continue enjoying the winter activities, I have been delighted to stay engaged with the constituents/stake-holders and hear more about how we can make our prov-ince even better. Also, I am pleased to share that I have been appointed as the chair for the Standing Committee on Private Bills.
Boost in Alberta’s Economy: Alberta’s economy turned the corner in 2017, ending the year as the fastest-growing economy in the country with increases in nearly every sector.
This year, tens of thousands of full-time jobs were added to Alberta’s economy and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two years. Average weekly earnings, ex-ports, manufacturing, drilling and housing starts were all up in 2017 and Alberta is expected to continue leading the country in economic growth in 2018.
As the economy keeps growing, so does Alberta’s popu-lation. Over the past three months it increased by nearly 20,000 people, causing total housing starts over the last year to rise 20 per cent from the previous 12-month period.
Consumer confidence also surged in 2017, reaching its highest level since the end of 2014. As a result, Alberta is setting all-time records in retail and hospitality sales.
With the implementation of the province’s modernized roy-alty program and the stabilization of oil prices, the number of exploratory and development wells drilled in September 2017 increased 75.4 per cent from the same period a year earlier, from 248 to 435. Per-capita private sector invest-ment also rose to more than twice the national average.
Quick facts• Average weekly earnings increased 2.3 per cent in 2017 to
$1,142, the highest in the country by far.• In October 2017, Alberta’s manufacturing sales increased
14.2 per cent compared with October 2016, to $6.02 bil-lion. Nationally, manufacturing increased only 4.3 per cent over the same period.
Councillor, Ward 11 Jeromy [email protected]/ward11
Dear Friends,
It was a busy start to the year with hosting the first ever Ward 11 Town Hall. Thanks to all those who attended the forum and a special thanks to the Pump Hill Bayview Palliser Community Association for hosting the event!
Many of you contacted me about the proposed changes to secondary suite reform that City Council debated at the end of 2017. I oppose blanket rezoning, but I believe that the current approach to secondary suites, where homeowners plead their case at Council public hearings, isn’t working. My family chose to live in an R1 neighbour-My family chose to live in an R1 neighbour-hood for a reason and want to see choice in housing maintained. At present, when City Council decides to approve a secondary suite (which is the case nearly 95% of the time), that decision cannot be challenged.
Next month, Council will be debating changes regard-ing the secondary suite approval process with the most significant change being that all requests would be reviewed through an objective administrative process (checklist around issues such as parking, safety, traffic) rather than through a subjective decision made by City Council. The proposed reforms also include bringing back fees so that taxpayers are not absorbing applica-tion costs and, if a secondary suite is approved, adjacent property owners can appeal the decision through a quasi-judicial and independent board.
I will continue to ask tough questions regarding City Coun-cil’s priorities and spending including questioning the need for multi-million-dollar projects like the SWBRT that have no proven ridership. I remain committed to ensuring that taxpayers are getting value for money on everyday services like waste and recycling. I encourage you to con-tinue to share your views on these issues with me and I want to hear from all sides. As your Councillor, my job is to represent you rather than impose City Hall’s view on you.
Finally, please join me at the next monthly Town Hall taking place on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Oakridge Community Centre (9504 Oakfield Drive SW). Thank you, Oakridge Com-munity Association, for being this month’s host! Great things happen when we work together.
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To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit braeside.great-news.ca
Braeside Real Estate UpdateLast 12 Months BraesideMLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
Last 12 Months BraesideMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
Average Asking Price Average Sold Price
December 2017 $467,900 $456,000
November 2017 $589,900 $574,000
October 2017 $469,500 $459,625
September 2017 $410,000 $398,000
August 2017 $461,450 $451,000
July 2017 $444,950 $446,500
June 2017 $474,950 $462,500
May 2017 $423,450 $409,000
April 2017 $449,500 $434,000
March 2017 $429,900 $425,000
February 2017 $419,900 $410,500
January 2017 $514,450 $491,000
No. New Properties No. Properties Sold
December 2017 1 1
November 2017 2 1
October 2017 5 4
September 2017 3 3
August 2017 7 8
July 2017 10 2
June 2017 2 4
May 2017 6 8
April 2017 7 6
March 2017 8 3
February 2017 3 3
January 2017 3 2
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Security cameras are installed at the Community Centre. They are set up to monitor activity around the building, rink area and dumpster. This will enable us to identify those who choose to vandalize or paint graffiti on our building or deposit personal garbage in the Community Centre dumpster and allow us to take action.
Smile… You could be on camera!
February in Fish CreekWinter Walk Day in Fish CreekFebruary 7, 2018 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHull’s Wood Day Use Area parking lot
Celebrated across the province on the 1st Wednesday in February, Winter Walk Day encourages Albertans to get outside and be active in the winter. Join Friends of Fish Creek founding member, Wayne Meikle, in celebration of Winter Walk Day and for this rare opportunity for a wintery walk through Hull’s Wood in Fish Creek. Wayne will share his depth of knowledge on the history, devel-opment and local ecology in Fish Creek Provincial Park, in addition to personal stories from his time as park planner and manager. Registration is Required. To register visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org.
Trekking Across Alberta Near the 49th Parallel - From Saskatchewan to BCWednesday, February 14, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmPresented by Gus Yaki, Lifelong Naturalist and Dedicated Friends of Fish Creek volunteer
In May-June 2017, Gus Yaki, a life-long naturalist, in his 85th year, led a trek across southern Alberta to observe that area’s unique flora and fauna, to show fellow travel-lers the rich diversity of species that live in this area, and to raise much-needed funds for conservation organiza-tions. Join Gus to learn about the section of the journey from May 19—29. Free to Friends’ members and $5 for non-members. Registration is Required. To register visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/events/trekking.
25th Anniversary Brick Pathway - Phase 1 Now In-stalled and Phase 2 Bricks are Selling Fast!
Thank you to everyone who dedicated a brick, we sin-cerely appreciate your support! An anniversary brick would make an amazing gift for anyone who enjoys visiting Fish Creek or as a memorial to a loved one. Be-come part of history and show your support for this cherished natural area by dedicating a brick today. All funds raised through this program will help us to real-ize our vision of a sustainable Fish Creek Provincial Park
that improves the lives of current and future genera-tions. There are less than 150 anniversary bricks avail-able to be installed in front of the Friends’ office at the Cookhouse and we are planning to install them in early spring 2018. Bricks are only $250 each and you will re-ceive a tax receipt. For more information contact the Friends or visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/brick.
Park Protectors Needed!As an alternative to annual membership renewals, the Park Protector program may suit your busy lifestyle a little better. Show your support for Fish Creek Provincial Park, a natural urban oasis we are fortunate to have in the city by joining the Park Protector monthly donor program. As a Fish Creek Provincial Park Protector, you can make monthly donations to the Friends of Fish Creek, which are automatically withdrawn from your bank account, VISA or MasterCard account. A steady, re-liable source of funding will enable the Friends to con-tinue with ongoing fieldwork, raising awareness about the park, and organizing and participating at commu-nity outreach activities. Park Protectors never have to worry about keeping donations or membership up to date and will receive one tax receipt a year.
For more info visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/park-protector-signup.
Friends of Fish Creek Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Signature Painting by Jim Pescott On Sale Now! As a part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations local artist, Master Pointillist, and long-time Friends supporter Jim Pescott, created the beautiful original painting Autumn Colour, Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are only 23 limited-edition signed and numbered prints available! We also have smaller “open edition” prints (not numbered or signed by the artist) for sale. www.friendsoffishcreek.org/store.
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Winter Walk Day celebrates winter in Alberta while promoting the year-round health benefits of taking a walk by encouraging all Albertans to get outside and walk for at least 15 minutes. On February 7, grab your family, friends and neighbours and join us as we get outside and get active.
For tips on how to plan an awesome walk in your community, visit www.ab.bluecross.ca/news/winter-walk-tips.php. #WinterWalkDay
Alberta Blue Cross is proud to sponsor Winter Walk Day in partnership with Ever Active Schools, the Alberta Motor Association, SHAPE Alberta (Safe, Healthy, Active, People Everywhere) KidSport, the Be Fit for Life network and Alberta Culture and Tourism.
Be there. For snowmen and sleigh rides.
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Happy New Year from the Woodcreek Scouts to each and every one of
you. May each new day of this beautiful new year fill your homes with much love and happiness.
We thank all of you in the community that bought a tree for the Christmas season from the Scouts tree lots. If you ordered Scouts popcorn from us we truly hope you en-joyed all the yumminess during the holiday season. All of these fundraisers mean a lot to us.
All of our kids from the smallest Beaver to the oldest Ven-ture were out in full force on Saturday January 6th for our biggest bottle drive of the year. This event is crucial for our programs to run efficiently and to have adequate funding for the kids’ events and camps. We thank all of you in our community for your valuable support to us each and every year. Just a reminder that we have an ac-count set up at the Tsuu T’ina Bottle Depot located at 20 Bullhead Road SW under the name ‘Woodcreek Scouts’ if ever you wish to donate bottles to us during the year.
December finished up with many Christmas parties and games in all the groups. Of course, the gingerbread cookie decorating is always the biggest hit.
The new year will start off with lots of excitement build-ing cars and truck of all types for the big races coming up city-wide. Beavers build “beaver buggies,” cubs build “kub kars,” scouts build “scout trucks.” There are very strict rules on what the size and weight can be for each vehicle. There are even rules for the children behavior: 1.The spirit of the Scout Law applies.2.Those who exhibit poor sportsmanship will be re-quested to leave.
This tends to become a family activity as most of the work is done at home together with moms and dads, kids get awards for best design, fastest car, etc. So much fun.
There is lots on information on the Scouts Canada web-site for anyone interested in finding out more.
Were you in a Scouting program growing up? Do you have some ideas to share with us on what your Group enjoyed during your youth? Do you work at a Company that you feel might benefit the kids to take a tour of? We welcome all of your ideas and your help in as little or as much time to us as you can give. Any questions and ideas can be passed onto our Group Commissioner, Tim Tratch at 403-251-4878.
Thank you to our long standing dedicated sponsors the Local Lions Club and the Woodcreek Community Asso-ciation for all of their support throughout the year.
SILVERBIRCH DISTRICT
Our mascot ‘Otter Be Guiding’ would like to Wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day.
All the best – and Happy Valentine’s Day from the Sil-verbirch District covering:Bayview, Braeside, Cedarbrae, Pumphill, Palliser, Oakridge, Woodbine and Woodlands.
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