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executivePresident: Shelley Wark-MartynVice-President: Breanna ThrilwallSecretary: Sarah FergusonTreasurer: Yvette Lauer
directOrs Malik AmeryJim Fitz-MorrisJaydel GluckieJames KusieMargaret McPhersonLaura St. CroixBreanna Thirlwall
AddreSS: McKenzie Towne Community Association,
c/o McKenzie Towne Residential Association, 40 Mckenzie Towne Blvd S.E. Calgary, AB T2Z 4X5
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President’s message2016 was a great year and we are looking forward to engag-ing more residents in 2017. Thank you to all those who came out in support of the MTCA last year and we look for-ward to seeing you in the New Year! If you are interested in getting more involved in your Community, please contact [email protected] If you are interested in what is being built in your community, care of streets, greenery and water, program being offered, or other projects you would like to see happen in McKenzie Towne reach out to the present board at the above email.
On behalf of theBoard of Directors -Happy new Year!
~ Shelley, President
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Hey Parents!
McKenzie TowneBaBysitter’s List
Need a sitter?!Are YoU 12 or oLder and would like to put your
name on our list to be called for babysitting jobs
in the McKenzie Towne community? OR are you a
parent looking for a qualified babysitter in our community?
Contact the McKenzie Towne Community
Association to submit or remove the names of
babysitters at: [email protected]
January 20th, 2017, 4pm - 6pmMTC Winter Wonderland Family Skate
Prestwick Common - 15113 Prestwick Blvd SE
it’s time to lace up your skates and join us for some cold weather fun at Prestwick Common
for the McKenzie Towne Council Winter Wonderland Family Skate. Free hot chocolate and hot dog bbQ for the whole family. Groove to a live dJ, participate in fun games and bring your sled, too! This event is subject to weather. For more information please visit www.mtcouncil.com
Name Age Phone# Red Zoe 403-257-2194
Mahala 587-893-7242
Anindita 15 403-719-8223
Bryn 12.5 403-203-3989 YES
Galal 13 587-894-0804
Alex 15 403-305-6349
Lauren 15 403-263-4782 YES
Shontel 14.5 780-832-2263 NO
Armeen 13 587-707-1456 YES
Sheila 54 403-257-1669 NO
Symone 15 587-438-6933 YES
Giuliana 51 403-850-2532
Eva 12 403.686.3222
Liz 29 403.921.9382 YES
An 38 403.402.9268 NO
Jewel 14 403-461-0072 Yes
Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before they can be
placed on the list.
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Pickleball begins Monday, January 9th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There will be two workshops on how to play the game: Wednesday, January 4 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm & Saturday, January 7 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walking grouP Tuesday’s & Thursday’s: 9:30 am - 11am (gymnasium); 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (coffee & cards)
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!
bridge Mondays from 1 - 4 pm
Now FREE for everyone! Come play some cards! A group dedicated to playing bridge welcoming every skill level. Drop-in for some fun and games around the card table. Coffee is provided, too.
droP-in PlaygrouP Tuesdays: 12pm. - 2:30 pm Wednesdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
We invite you to bring your toddler to play in our gym full of exciting toys, to have a good time and meet other families in the community! FREE for McKenzie Towne Residents. Non-residents must be a GUEST of a Resident and pay $2/child to drop-in. Only 2 adult guests per Resident (parents are FREE).
knitting & art grouP Wednesday’s: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Come show your skills and learn from others! This group is a great way to meet new people in the community and socialize.
Social grouPs at Mckenzie toWne HallAll social groups are Free for residents and youth. non-residents must be a guest of a McKenzie Towne resident and are charged $2.00.
For McKenzie Towne social group information, contact [email protected] or call 403-781-6612 ext. 3.
Mckenzie toWne council recreation classes
council Groups and Recreation
need a Fitness FiX?We oFFer droP-in Passes too!Although registration is now closed, check out these great adult drop-in programs: all of our yoga classes, Total Body Workout, Zumba, Kickboxing, Tabata, & MORE!
View online at: www.mtcouncil.com.
Unable to commit a full class season? We have 1 and 6 time drop-in passes available for purchase at the hall. Resident 1-time passes are $13 and 6-time passes are $64. Non-Resident 1-time passes are $15 and 6-time passes are $76. Passes are for adult classes only and are non-transferrable between individuals and seasons.For more information or to purchase drop-in passes, stop by the hall!
neW classes!teen yoga - Wednesday’s: 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm, 12 weeks, ages 12-17 This yoga class will build strength in the muscles and bones and provide flexibility while lengthening muscles to increase mobility in the joints. Yoga allows teens to experience a sense of space around their concerns, including what others think and provide techniques for redirecting thoughts and calming the nervous system. Yoga teaches teens to make choices that respect themselves and others, developing one’s ability to focus through practical disciplines of breath and bodywork.
cHair yoga- Thursday’s: 11:00 am - 11:45 am, 12 weeks, adult 50+ Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair. Frequently the chair yoga student is unable to participate in a traditional yoga class because of aging or disabilities. If you are disabled or are restricted in any way, know that any BODY can do yoga and there are many options for you! Discover your mind, body and spirit.
H.i.t.t & core- Monday’s: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 12 weeks, adult 18+ This class is a total body, heart pumping, aerobic and strength conditioning workout with a focus on core training toward the
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People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant. Hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented, Roosters are very confident about themselves.
** For gyMnasiuM availability and scHeduled cHanges, and More
inForMation on PrograM oFFerings visit: Mtcouncil.coM
end of the class. This interval-based training class combines full-body strength training with high intensity cardio bursts designed to tone your body and improve your endurance and burn a lot of calories. These high intensity training sessions are designed to improve strength, cardiovascular endurance, build a strong core and lean muscle and get results fast! Modifications for all fitness levels are provided.
tHere are a variety oF droP in sPorts and gyM tiMes For adults, youtH and FaMilies to ParticiPate in: Adult drop-in times are 7:30 - 8:45 pm on Tuesdays (Basketball) 7:30 - 8:45pm on Wednesdays (Badminton) 7:30 - 8:45pm on Saturdays (Floor Hockey) And we’ve added an additional Adult Basketball time slot on Friday’s from 7:00 - 8:45 pm.
Youth drop-in times are scheduled for afterschool use (3-5PM) Parent & Child drop-in start times are: 5 - 6 pm from Mon-Wed, 5 - 6:30 pm on Thursdays 5 - 7 pm on Fridays, 6 - 7 pm on Saturdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm on Sundays.
Non-scheduled drop-in gym: There are times from 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday when the gym is not in use. Please call 403-781-6612 in advance to confirm gym usage, and if available, feel free to stop by during those times.
reCreATion TAKeS PLACe AT MCKenzie ToWne HALL,40 Mckenzie toWne blvd. se. For Mckenzie toWne council recreation inForMation, visit Mtcouncil.coM, contact [email protected]
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Copperfield Preschool is a licensed preschool in the south east offering a varied and structured program for 3-5 year olds with the emphasis on making curriculum style learning in a safe and fun atmosphere while preparing the students for Kindergarten. We have a higher staff to child ratio than most other preschools to ensure your child receives our full attention.
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WinTer can be a challenging time for people to get around their neighbourhood. A person with reduced mobility, a parent with a stroller or even just someone carrying bags from their car to their door can easily slip on ice and snow on sidewalks and pathways. Consider helping your neighbours and community by being a Snow Angel and keeping walkways clear of snow and ice!
The Snow Angels campaign encourages Calgarians to look out for those who may need assistance with snow removal. Now in its 13 year, it’s one way that community members can come together and help each other out.
If you, or someone you know has been helped by a Snow Angel, call 311 or go on line to recognize them and nominate them prizes. For more information visit calgary.ca/SnowAngels.
Be a Snow Angel!
What good is the
warmth of summer,
without the cold
of winter to give it
sweetness.
- John Steinbeck
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P utting your goals in sight with rofessional wealth managementAs a client of RBC Dominion Securities, you’re familiar with the investment management services we provide. But there’s another side to the story: professional wealth management service that can help to minimize taxes, safeguard your assets against undue risk or ensure you leave a legacy for your family and charity.
As your wealth grows, so too do the complexities and your personal and financial goals are the baseline for wealth management. We will work with you to understand your goals, and collaborate with professionals from throughout RBC to present strategies that can help you reach those goals. We then build on these strategies with your own tax and legal professionals.
Retirement planning: Ensuring your retirement lifestyle
With retirement goals in mind, we look at strategies above and beyond maximizing your RRSP or RRIF, including enhanced retirement plans such as Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) and Retirement Compensation Arrangements (RCAs), or tax-advantaged investment vehicles such as Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). We may also consider insurance-based strategies utilizing tax-exempt life insurance, insured annuities, and segregated funds, and ways to structure your retirement income to enhance your after-tax retirement income.
Taxation: Minimizing your tax exposures
In consultation with your tax and legal advisors, we consider strategies to manage or reduce your tax liabilities. These considerations include restructuring your personal and business assets, and legal ownership, holding companies, trusts and other strategies. It may also include income-splitting strategies to reduce your family’s overall taxes, or tax-loss harvesting, tax-efficient asset allocation and tax-exempt investment vehicles.
Estate planning: Leaving your affairs neat and tidy
A major focus of wealth management is on protecting your legacy for your family, while making it easier for them to settle your estate. Working with your tax, legal, insurance and trust experts, we will review your overall estate plan, including major documents such as your Will, Powers of Attorney and Trusts. We then consider insurance-based strategies to enhance and protect your estate value, and estate settlement services, which is useful when you have a more complex estate.
Insurance: Protecting everything you’ve built
Insurance is an indispensible and very flexible wealth-planning tool that not only covers the major “what-ifs” in life but can also help build and protect wealth during your lifetime and
when your estate is settled. Here we look at how you can maximize insurance to provide financial security for you and your family in case the unexpected happens, shelter your investment and estate assets from taxes and provide tax-free retirement income and tax-free death benefits.
Credit and lending: Using debt wisely
Working with an RBC credit specialist, we assess your credit and lending needs to reduce or eliminate unnecessary debt, restructure your existing debt so that the interest is tax-deductible wherever possible and consider the use of “good debt,” such as a spousal loan strategy or non-recourse mortgage to potentially reduce taxation.
Charitable giving: Giving back and creating a legacy
To help you make the most of your charitable giving, we can help with tax-effective giving strategies such as donating stocks in-kind and establishing family foundations.
If you have not already taken advantage of our extensive wealth management services, please contact us today to learn more.
This article is supplied by Huy Nguyen, an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
A second opinion on your investments can help you assess your risk and explore your options.
To arrange yours, contact Huy today.
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WOMEN’S ENGLISH & SOCIAL GROUP Meet Your Neighbours & Practice English:Improve your spoken English and meet new women
in your community with the New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups program. Drop in at one of our weekly groups throughout the city. Groups meet once a week for 2 hours to practice English, make new friends
and have fun! No cost, no immigration requirements and no minimum English requirement. Free childcare
provided for children 6 months to 6 years old. Visit www.ciwa-online.com for group locations and times or
contact Debra Colley at 403-444-1752 or [email protected]
Debra Colley, Program CoordinatorNew Friends and Neighbourhood GroupsCalgary Immigrant Women's Association#300, 138 - 4th Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 4Z6Direct: [email protected]
Empower immigrant women. Enrich Canadian society.
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The City of Calgary is committed to ensuring that all Calgarians, including anyone living with a disability, are welcome to participate and enjoy City events, services and programs.
Services like captioning, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other services are available to accommodate your needs.
ContaCt 311 to request an accommodation or service for any City event, including public meetings, open houses or engagement sessions. Please provide at least two weeks’ advance notice so we can coordinate the service. We’re committed to providing a barrier-free municipal experience for all Calgarians.
Visit calgary.ca/accessibility for more information.
Call 311 to request an aCCommodation or serviCe for a City event or meeting
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wArd 12 Shane KeatingWard 12 CouncillorPhone: 403-268-1698 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @CouncillorKeatsFacebook: http:www.facebook.com/CouncillorKeatingWeb: www.shanekeating.ca
Happy New Year Ward 12! Whether it was recreation centres or new schools, 2016 was a year of new beginnings for southeast Calgary. 2017 is going to be another big year as we continue progress on projects like the Seton Recreation Centre, the Green Line LRT and the Deerfoot Trail Study.
notices of Assessment Assessment notices are mailed out to property and business owners in the first week of January. These assessments provide the property value that your property taxes will be based on. If you do not agree with your assessment, you do have the opportunity to take part in the Customer Review Period. The Customer Review Period will be open from January 5 to March 6, 2017. Changes to your assessment will only be considered during this window. You can visit calgary.ca/assessment for more information.
deerfoot Trail Study In 2016 a comprehensive study of Deerfoot Trail kicked off. The City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation are working together on this comprehensive study, the first of its kind since the mid 1990s. Twenty-five years is a long time between studies of such an important roadway and Calgary’s relationship with Deerfoot has changed dramatically in this period of time. In June the study team gave Calgarians an opportunity to express their feedback. In total the team received feedback from more than 10,000 people. Here are some of the early trends from the feedback the team received:• The most travelled route on Deerfoot is from Stoney Trail
South to Glenmore Trail;• The most congested segment was reported as McKenzie
Lake Blvd to Glenmore Trail; • The Douglasglen/McKenzie Lake areas had the most
respondents through the engagement process.
The team is moving into the next steps of this study where they will be developing and refining some short-term improvement options for existing problems. I look forward to seeing the recommendations from the team and will continue to discuss opportunities for alleviating congestion with our colleagues at Alberta Transportation.
You can keep up to date with the Deerfoot Trail Study by visiting calgary.ca/Deerfoot
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Check out these important updates from The City of Calgary
You can be a Snow Angel by helping a neighbour keep their walkway clear of ice and snow. If you know of a Snow Angel, call 311 or go on line to recognize them and nominate them for prizes.
calgary.ca/snowangels
This year, The City’s Christmas tree recycling program is a drop-off only program. We are asking residents to drop-off trees at designated locations between December 26 and January 31. Trees should be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and string, and should not be wrapped or bagged. Check out Calgary.ca/christmastree for locations and additional information.
Calgary.ca/ChristmasTree
When significant snowfall occurs, The City may call a snow route parking ban. Stay up-to-date by visiting Calgary.ca/Snow.
Calgary.ca/Snow
Never say the words “I’m bored” again. Calgary AfterSchool offers fun, safe and FREE after school programs for children and youth.
Calgary.ca/AfterSchool
Learn how The City’s Main Streets’ team has used your input to inform decision about the future of Calgary’s main streets.
Calgary.ca/MainStreets
The Youth Employment Centre offers FREE year-round services and resources to help youth, aged 15-24, secure employment and take the first step in their career..
nextSteps.org
Learn about The City’s accessible programs including accessible transportation, accessible recreation facilities and classes, assisted listening devices and much more
calgary.ca/accessibility
Several City-subsidized programs are available to those who qualify. For more information or to apply, visit calgary.ca/FairEntry.
Calgary.ca/FairEntry
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Encouraging a positive faith, putting Godfirst to claim rich blessings
Spiritual Prosperity with Rev. Bruce R.
Elvis Sheasby
with extraordinary respect on the off-chance that one among them might be the Messiah. And on the off off-chance that each monk himself might be the Messiah, they began to treat themselves with extraordinary respect.” The result was that the monastery grew and grew.
Living with respect starts with a feeling of self-worth connected to a belief in human dignity. Respect is magnified by an openness to the mystery that the spark of divinity resides within each one of us!
Exercise Respect1. Write a love letter to yourself complimenting yourself for all your good qualities and accomplishments. 2. Make a point of demonstrating respect for others in small courtesies such as opening a door, waving hello from a distance, shaking hands and complementing friends. 3. Join me on Sundays at 10:30 at the Delta Calgary South for Your Grace Land where we focus on a positive faith and living with Inspirational Core Values including Respect.
Bruce Reinhold Elvis Sheasby is a life coach with a passion for helping others connect Inspirational Core Values to everyday life. He is leader of Your Grace Land church services and co-host of Your Grace Land Radio. His upcoming book is Your Grace Land – Achieving Success with Inspirational Core Values. For more information, visit www.yourgraceland.com
“R-E-S-P-E-C-T … find out what it means to me” is the sensational Rhythm and Blues hit and signature song of Aretha Franklin, with her backup singers' refrain of "Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me..." The comedian Rodney Dangerfield was known by his one liners and trademark tag line “I don’t get no respect! …My fan club broke up. The guy died…I was ugly, very ugly. When I was born, the doctor smacked my mother…I don’t get no respect” On his tombstone is the epitaph “There goes the neighborhood.”
Respect, or the lack of it, is widely understood in today’s culture. Knowing how to cultivate respect is perhaps less common. Yet common to the world’s great religions is the golden rule to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. This ethic is central to civilization and the free world.
Without respect for self, one will always have difficulty in respecting others. A key to both self respect and respect for others is a belief in human dignity; the inherent value and worth of human beings. Yet also connected to respect for self and others are judgements made about actions, intentions and motivations. Sometimes these judgements are sound and sometimes they are not. Often, they are distorted, particularly if human dignity is forgotten. A good rule of thumb is to always consider the importance of basic human dignity when deciding upon the respect given to oneself and others.
There’s a great saying attributed to a child that “I know I’m special because God don’t make no junk!” A faith in being created by an awesome God and a belief in being created in the image of God can do wonders for one’s self-image. Knowing others love us, and that God loves us, can further help our self image which is, of course, connected to self- respect.
A great story is told by Scott Peck about “The Rabbi’s Gift” where an Abbot from a Monastery consults a Jewish Rabbi about his struggling monastic order with only 5 monks left. The Rabbi tells the Abbot that “the messiah is one of you” and the Abbot shares this message back in his monastery.
Scott writes “As they contemplated in this manner, the old monks began to treat each other
Rev. Bruce R. Elvis Sheasby
Living with Respect
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Pg. 14 January 2017 Thank you for supporting your Community Association and your local businesses!
MLA CALgAry-hAys updAte MLA Calgary-Hays ric Mciver interim Leader of PC Caucus
Phone: 403-215-4380 Fax: 403-215-4383 Email: [email protected]: http://www.abpcmla.net/ric-mciver-mla-calgary-hays.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ricmciver Twitter: www.twitter.com/ricmciver255, 11488 24 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4C9
Government:With all that is going on in Government and our Calgary Hays Constituency, I want to take the time to THANK each and every one of you for your tireless efforts in making our Calgary Hays Constituency one of the BEST Communities to live in. Thanks to the diligent work of our Community Volunteers and Board Members for all that they do.
This is an interesting time of year. If you’re like most people, you can’t help but look back on the year gone by and reflect on how things have unfolded. Most likely, you’ll also be looking ahead and making plans for the New Year. I will remain focused on holding the current NDP Government accountable for its harmful policy decisions, and providing you with a thoughtful, common-sense alternative.
new rules: Starting January 01 2017, Alberta will prohibit unsolicited door-to-door selling of energy products, Furnaces, Natural gas and electricity energy contracts, Water Heaters, Windows, Air conditioners, Energy audits
Some will be happier about this than others but either way, you need to know.
The current Government will create a public dental fee guide.
Engineering and environmental work is set to begin on McLean Creek that will temporarily disrupt some trails upstream of Bragg Creek.
Alberta Child benefit (ACb) program: Some families now will be eligible for the ACB payment. Families earning less than $41,220 per year in net income, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible. The maximum annual benefit is up to $1,100 for families with one child and up to $2,750 for families with four or more children.
For more information please contact our Calgary Hays Constituency Office.
douglasQuarry Family Skate: It was nice to see all the families out skating and having fun. Thanks for the coffee, hot chocolate and donuts. A special thanks to Scotia Bank for being the Sponsor for this event.Se Green Line: Our Calgary Hays Office will continue and support the SE Green Line meetings. This is a project we need to move forward with. This project is just not for Calgary today, but for generations to come. You can keep current on the progress at Calgary.ca/GreenLine.
Clear Water Academy: I had a great visit with the Grade 6 students from the Clear Water Academy. The Grade 6 students
are studying provincial politics in Scotia Studies at this time and it was an honour to speak with them on my role as a MLA. Thanks to all the students and Margaret Smerdely to make this happen.
Legislative Assembly Session: The legislative assembly session ended. December 13, 2016. Here
are a few details on the legislation passed. I will provide more detailed opinions and thoughts on the legislation on my facebook page over the next few weeks.
Ukranian-Canadian Heritage Day Act: This act was passed in one day and unanimously supported by all parties in the house. It recognizes the contributions that Albertans of Ukrainian decent have made and continue to make.
Oil Sands Emissions Limit Act: This act with very few words puts a limit on oil sands emissions at 100 megatonnes per year. Current emissions are 66 megatonnes per year. The limit is very arbitrary as evidenced by the round number and not based on any science or study. It essentially makes the oil sands the exclusive property of 4 companies. It may negate all or some of the benefit of the two new pipelines approved by the federal government (should they get built) and will likely limit investment and jobs in the energy industry while providing no meaningful environmental benefit. We did not support this legislation.
Credit Union Amendment Act: This act provides some long-awaited updates to what credit unions in Alberta can and cannot do. The credit unions largely agree. We supported this legislation.
Fair Elections Finance Act: This act was advertised as “taking the big money out of politics.” The title and the hype are both not accurate. The bill was very much designed to tip the scales in the next general election in the favour of the NDP. The limit for annual donations to a constituency association for a political party increases from $1000.00 per year to $4000.00 which flies in the face of “taking the big money out of politics.” The legislation also allows the government and combined third parties (often known as Political Action Committees or PAC’s and are common in the United States) to spend more on an election than the parties themselves will be allowed to spend. You will hear much more from me on this in the weeks and months to come. We did not support this. There is much more to say but I will add to my commentary over time.open House: Again this year our office will join Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating’s Open HouseWhen: Wednesday, February 8 from 7pm – 8:30 pmWhere:Remington YMCA, 108 Quarry Park Road SEFeel free to contact my office if you have questions about the Open House. I look forward to more discussions!
Pg. 15 January 2017 www.mckenzietowneca.com l The Official Community Newsletter for the McKenzie Towne CA
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Before your child takes to the ice this season, make sure their hockey helmet fits and meets the safety standards by following these tips.
QUiCK TiPS:• Check equipment each season. Hockey helmets should fit snugly to prevent shifting and should be comfortable to wear.
• Make sure the helmet sits low on the forehead (only one to two finger widths above the eyebrows).
• Centre the chinstrap buckle and ensure it gently makes contact under the chin.
• Tighten the chinstrap. Only up to two of your fingers should fit under the chin.
There are regulations for face protectors and hockey helmets sold in Canada. When buying a hockey helmet or visor, make sure it has the CSA mark, which is required by law to show that it meets the requirements.Hockey helmets must also show the date the helmet was made. Helmets more than five years old should not be bought or sold as the parts and materials can break down with age.
~ www.newscanada.com
StepS for fitting a hockey helmet
Pg. 16 January 2017 Thank you for supporting your Community Association and your local businesses!
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