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lying around etc., taking a quick second to toss it into the bins is greatly appreciated and helps to keep our wonderful facility and community as beautiful as ever.
February is AGM month for the DRCA so we look forward to seeing you then. Are you interested in joining the Board or working with a Sub-Committee? We need some additional help to move through 2017 so please contact us at [email protected] to let us know if you can assist or discuss any areas of interest.
February also holds our largest fundraising event in some time. We have been granted a Casino on February 10 & 11. This brings tens and tens of thousands of dollars to our community for our events, facilities and other DRCA community requirements. Volunteering to work at the Casino is a one-time commitment and we have few areas that the time invested brings such reward. And they are fun to work at too! Please help as the Volunteer Board cannot do it all…it takes a community!
Thanks to all of our volunteers past, present and future! We live in a very special neighbourhood!
~ by Jacquie Hansen-Sydenham
Questions?Do you have an interesting (or boring!) question for your DRCA Board of Directors that others may have too? Please email your questions to [email protected] and we’ll try to answer them in an upcoming edition of the Ridge Review.
When in the midst of a cold winter, make the most of it! While the weather has been frigid and snowy, our ice rinks have never been better. The
use of both the hockey rink and the leisure ice has been fantastic and our community volunteers that invest their time again and again, braving the artic like temperatures to clear snow and flood the ice, are true community heroes, who cannot be thanked enough. When you see any of them around the facility, please take a minute to say hello and pass along your family’s thanks for all that they do for our recreational fun!
We hope you and your family have had the chance to check out the new skate change area and benches. We’ve had plenty of great feedback on the new additions! It is being enjoyed by many but there is no magical “cleaning fairy” that comes to tidy up so please remember to pick up after yourselves and if you are at the Rec Facility and see trash
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What Does the PFC/DRCA Partnership
Mean to You?
The DRCA has partnered with Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) to administer donations towards the DiscoveryRidge Recreation Facility. PFC is a not-for-profit organization, which means that now your donations of $25 or greater made towards the recreation facility will be eligible for a tax receipt as a charitable donation. Please donate today! ❊
10 • DRCA RIDGE REVIEW • JUNE 2014
What Does the PFC/DRCA Partnership Mean to You?
The DRCA has partnered with Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) to admin-
ister donations towards the Dis-covery Ridge Recreation Facility. PFC is a not-for-profit organiza-tion, which means that now your donations of $25 or greater made towards the recreation facility will be eligible for a tax receipt as a charitable donation. Please donate today! G
I would like to make a donation in support of Parks Foundation Calgary to Discovery Ridge Recreation Facility – Phase II.
Donor Information
title _______ first name ________________________ last name ___________________________________
indicate how you would like your name to appear for donor recognition:______________________________________________________________________________________
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o Please charge to my credit card (enter info below).o My cheque is enclosed (Payable to “Parks Foundation Calgary.” Please specify “DRCA Recreation Fa-cility” on the memo line.)
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credit card info o visa o mastercard o american express card expiry ___________________ (mm/yy)
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Donations of $25.00 or more will receive a tax receipt. Mail donations to Discovery Ridge Community Association, PO Box 75023, Westhills RPO, Calgary AB T3H 3M1
o Yes, email me Park Foundation Calgary quarterly newsletter.o No, I would not like to receive Park Foundation Calgary quarterly newsletter.
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Check out these important updates from The City of Calgary
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of nature games, wildlife crafts, scavenger hunts and more at our free We Are Family event on February 19 at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Calgary.ca/ParksEvents
Do you know a Calgarian who has made a difference? Nominate them for a Calgary Award. Deadline is March 1st. For nomination details, visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards.
Calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards
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
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
Spring & Summer Recreation Program Guide: hits stands Wednesday, February 22. From day camps to sailing and rock climbing, start planning your summer early!
Calgary.ca/Recreation
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
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Many hardy souls made it out to another Discovery Ridge New Year’s 2017 Day skate. It was great to see so many family and friends gather to welcome the new year.
A huge thank you to our special guests, Canada’s own gold medalists Meaghan Mikkelson and Natalie Spooner (also from Amazing Race Canada), as well as Rebecca Johnston from the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team. Together they showed us how the great game of hockey is to be played! We’d also like to extend a thank you to Meaghan for letting us see and hold her gold medals from both the 2010 Sochi and the 2014 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. It was our pleasure having their expertise and community spirit shared at our event.
Their time with us will serve as an inspiration to all.
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DRCA News
Dog owners please take note!Responsible dog ownership is an important part of maintaining a happy, healthy dog and avoiding dog-related disputes with your neighbours. Part of being a responsible dog owner is complying with Calgary’s bylaws related to dogs. There are 150 Off Leash Dog Park locations in Calgary. Griffith Woods and the Discovery Ridge community is not one of them so please keep your dog on a leash at ALL TIMES.
As a dog owner, you must ensure your dog does not:• Bite anyone• Injure anyone• Chase, threaten or attack a person or animal• Bark, howl or disturb anyone• Cause damage to property or animals• Scatter garbage
While on a pathway, your dog must:• Be on a leash no longer than two metres• Remain on the right hand side of the pathway• Not interfere with or obstruct other users• You may not cycle, skateboard or in-line skate with a dog on a leash while on a pathway.
How to file a complaint and what happens to itIf you know of a bylaw infraction and would like to report it, please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403.268.CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary).
Help Prevent CrimePrevent crime in our neighbourhood and lock up your things!
STOPPING CRIME IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY! If we make it hard for thieves to steal maybe they will stop. Please make sure to lock your cars (garage door openers can be used to gain access to your home), homes, arm your security systems, anything to deter crime!
DRCA upcoming board meetings: January 9, February 6 (AGM). DRCA members are welcome to attend.For meeting specifics please email [email protected]
DRCA Board Meetings
Be sure to LIKE Discovery Ridge on Facebook for the most up-to-date information in the community. Check out our website at www.discoveryridge.com as well!
The DRCA Annual General Meeting is coming up on Monday February 6 at 7pm at Menno Simons School (7000 Elkton Dr. SW). Please come and learn what has been going on in the community and what is coming up in 2017. We value the input of our members and would love to see more people come out to learn about what the Board does on behalf of the Community. The meeting is open to all residents, and we will have donuts!
Save the date DRCA AGM
Alien Inline is back teaching rollerblading to our Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 students and our Grade 5 classes recently completed Frogskin University. Frogskin U is a financial literacy program that talks about saving, investing and financial planning basics.
Alberta Opera dropped by to put on a performance of Hansel and Gretel. They always have a unique approach that is fun, creative and engaging. We have a number of fine arts residencies underway that will be rolled into learning celebrations in the spring.
Students from Dr. Roberta Bondar School have left their temporary home at Jennie Elliott and are enjoying their new school. We are enjoying some more space and added flexibility.
~ Chris Aylesworth, Principal
Jennie Elliott News
The membership count for 2016/17 is:
Please renew or purchase your DRCA membership if you wish to receive DRCA emails.
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611... and counting
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DRCA News
Bottle ShackThank you for tying your bags and taping your boxes shut, this keeps our volunteers safe and happy! Proceeds fromthe bottle shack continue to help support our recreationalfacilities.
Thank you to those who have signed up to work at this month's revenue generating casino (FEBRUARY 10 & 11). We can always use a few more helping hands so if you have the ability to help out for an EVENING shift, please contact [email protected] immediately.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities will present themselves this spring with our Community Clean-up and Stampede event.
As always, we thank all community members who give of their valuable time and energy to the benefit of our community.
We neeD Volunteers
It was a Dilly of a Dip. The 8th Annual Old Guys in Action ‘Calgary Icebreaker Polar Dip' was a great success! Thank you Discovery Ridge for your great support! According to
Old Guys in Action co-founder and DR resident Bernie Potvin, “We had 83 Dipsters in the water out at Elbow Valley…and another dozen Distance Dipsters in far off places like England and Barbados. Most importantly, generous people donated over $75,000 to support the great work of the SA Foundation. It’s a record for us and great news for SAF…and donations are still coming in!” (You can donate at www.calgaryicebreaker.com). Ross Weaver, also from DR, is the other co-founder of Old Guys in Action. “For this year’s Dip we decided to ‘re-purpose’ our grilled cheese costumes from the community fundraiser we did at Javino in November. You can decide if after the Dip we are ‘big cheeses’ or just two ‘soggy sandwiches’. Either way, we are really excited to organize this annual event for the SA Foundation. SAF is a great organization that started in Calgary 25 years ago and now works in eight countries around the world providing recovery programs and housing for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation (and their children). It’s a huge issue, and SAF is making a difference.” Other DR participants included Ann Potvin who positively sparkled in her toothpaste costume…and Ruby Murji of Javino who, participating in her 4th Icebreaker Polar Dip, won first prize (again) for the most funds raised outside the organizing committee. From Weaver and Potvin: “Thank you to Ruby and all the great DR folks who supported her and us Old Guys this year. Now…why not Do the Dip with us next year? “It’s Cool to be Cold.”
Polar Dip update!
Need help accessing City of Calgary programs, services or facilities? The City has several programs that are offered at a subsidized rate for Calgarians who may have trouble affording them. The new Fair Entry process makes applying for fee subsidized City-services easier.
One application allows Calgarians to have their income level assessed for several subsidy programs and services. Apply for:
1. Calgary Transit Low-Income Transit Pass Program
2. Recreation Fee Assistance Program
3. Property Tax Assistance Program
4. No Cost Spay/Neuter Program
5. Seniors Services Home Maintenance
For more information or to apply, visit calgary.ca/fairentry.
are available for City servicesSuBSIDIES
Pg. 7 February 2017 l The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Discovery Ridge
News & NumbersDiscovery Ridge BabysittersList your name free of charge.* To add your name, or to make changes to your listing, please contact [email protected].
THE RIDGE REVIEW is the official newsletter of the Discovery Ridge Community Association and is distributed free to all residents of Discovery Ridge eleven times a year. Circulation is approximately 2300.
SUBMISSIONS - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad enquiries to Bobbie-Jo Bergner at 403.203.9152 or [email protected].
DISCLAIMER - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Discovery Ridge Community Association or the publisher.
DRCA Channels of Communication Our community association has several channels to communicate to you, and for you to communicate with us!Member emails: get a membership and provide your email for ‘what’s new’ updatesRidge Review newsletter: eleven publications/yearFacebook: www.facebook.com/ DiscoveryRidgeCommunityAssociationWebsite: www.http://discoveryridge.com/ welcome.htmlInstagram @discoveryridgeEmail us: see the listing at top left of this page or the website ‘contact us’ page for contacts ❊
Benefits of DRCA Membership What does the DRCA do for me?! • Organizes social events such as Music in the Park, annual Stampede breakfast, Santa event• Publishes the Ridge Review community newsletter • Provides up-to-date information about issues affecting you and the community through member only email provides updates on important items for all at www.discoveryridge.com• Allows soccer registration with Westhills United Soccer • Communicates regularly with Councilor Richard Pootmans on community and city related issues • Provides effective representation and advocacy to external third parties about issues of concern to the community, including public safety, development and the natural environment • Attains & works casinos to fundraise for the community• Creates a sense of community pride through participation in community activities. ❊
Babysitters are welcome and encouraged to advertise themselves, free of charge, in the Ridge Review (or website). We do however request.that the family/household the babysitters are a part of, be members in good standing of the Discovery Ridge Community Association (i.e. the $25 annual fee paid in full). If you wish to advertise babysitting services but are not currently members, the household/family may register
online via the community website www.discoveryridge.com or with the registration form on this page.
Advertising opportunities are available on our publisher's website www.mindsdesign.ca. please visit to get more information. ❊
Undersigned hereby consents to: (1) the collection of the personal information on this form; (2) the use of the information for the following purposes: to solicit volunteers for DRCA’s programs and activities; to solicit renewal of membership in DRCA; to solicit participation or membership in programs or activities provided by DRCA; to provide information to you on DRCA programs and activities; (3) disclosure of the information in the DRCA register of members which is available for review by various members of the public as required by law. The purpose of collection of the information is to provide contact and registration information for DRCA and to use in and disclose it as described above. The DRCA does not sell membership lists. Designated members of the board of the DCRA are able to answer questions about the collection of the information.
DISCOVERY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION(DRCA) EXECUTIVE (2016)ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES @discoveryridge.comPresident Jacquie Hansen-Sydenham drca_pres@Vice Presidents Brent Ludwig drca_vp@ Patricia Bolger drca_vp@ Candace Matviw drca_vp@Treasurer Jeff Keeble drca_treasurer@Secretary Dana Fleury drca_secretary@Directors Joanne Baker, Paul Decloux, Ben Lee, Tim Leitao, Michelle Williams, Bill Miles, Chris Hauck, Claudine Tylor and Doug LeightonCURRENT COMMITTEESCommunications Jacqui Basha communications@ website@Fundraising Tim Leitao fundraising@Membership Candace Matviw membership@Recreation Facility Paul Decloux recfacility@Safety & Security Bill Miles safety-security@Special Events Michelle Williams events@Traffic Joanne Baker traffic@
Mail payment & form to: Discovery Ridge Community Association,PO Box 75023, Westhills RPO, Calgary AB T3H 3M1
Enclose cheque for $25 payable to ‘Discovery Ridge Community Association’Membership runs from Sept. 1, 2015 to Aug. 31, 2016
Sophie Basha: 403.710.4404Travis Beran: 403.240.4994 Sophie Blayways: 403.217.1668 Jonathan Blair: 403.663.0625 McKenna Bolger: 403.288.4605 Olivia Burns: 403.686.7019 Alexa Coderre: 403.471.2539 Stephanie Couture: 403.251.7569 Madeline Cummings: 403.663.0212 Shannon Cummings: 403.663.0212 Julia Gagne: 403.663.8644 Regan Greer: 403.246.2684 Isabelle Hoffmann 403.464.2538
Sarah Hougen: 403.835.6474 Connor Jorgensen: 403.242.5452 Anna Kendall 403.909.6525Jessica Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Daniel Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Jessica Lalonde: 403.829.4277 Anna Latinovic: 403.313.5568 Uriah Lederhos: 403.685.5225 Carrie MacNeill: 587.434.9526 Parna Manzouri: 403.246.4152 Kyle Miller: 403.240.0862 Claire Moser: 403.209.3197 Sidney Nedelmann: 403.697.3673
Brandon Phillips: 403.698.2792 Connor Radke: 587.585.1135 Saba Riaz: 403.590.0124 Hailey Sanchez: 403.479.2670 Dana Sigordson: 403.249.1202 Scout Simard: 403.243.1388 Darby Stearn: 403.242.4291 Samantha Tabak: 403.973.6810 Ben Tabak: 587.899.4140 Charlotte Wilson 403.686.4323Jenna Westaway: 403.870.4422 Alexandra Wright: 403.276.9206AD YOUR NAME HERE!
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DRCA News
The Calgary Board of Education is excited to be building Griffith Woods School for the communities
of Springbank Hill and Discovery Ridge. The new school is expected to open for September 2017.
Kindergarten registrations will be accepted at the schools listed below starting on Jan. 9, 2017.
• Jennie Elliott School, 3031 Lindsay Dr. SW, for Discovery Ridge residents.
• Battalion Park School, 369 Sienna Park Dr. SW, for Springbank Hill residents.
Registration at CBE schools is not determined on a first come, first served basis, so it is not necessary to register on the first day registration opens. However, registering your child as soon as possible helps our principals plan and prepare accordingly for the new school year.
Griffith Woods School will offer kindergarten to Grade 8 in its first year. Current students who live within the new school's designation area and are currently attending Jennie Elliott School, Battalion Park School or A.E. Cross School will
Registering for Griffith Woods Schoolautomatically be transferred to the new school.
Student transfers from other CBE schools or registrations from other school districts will
be accepted after the principal is in place, which will be at the beginning of April. Information on where to take transfer and registration forms will be communicated closer to that time.
We expect that the new school will have enough space for all of the students in its designation area.
The documents that you need to register your child include: the registration form (available at the school or at cbe.ab.ca/registration); your child’s proof of age and legal name (birth certificate or passport); and proof of your address (driver’s licence, offer to purchase, offer to lease or utility bill) to the school. Your preference for morning or afternoon kindergarten can be made at the time of registration and will be considered, but not guaranteed.
For information on the designation area, walk zone and construction status, please visit cbe.ab.ca/schools. If you have questions about kindergarten, we encourage you to visit cbe.ab.ca/kindergarten.
Music in the Park Planning for the 2nd annual Music in the Park is commencing soon.If you are interested in helping with this event please email [email protected].
Save the Date!June 11 - Discovery Ridge BBQ. Watch your Ridge Review and MailChimps for exciting details.
Membership Perks!Did you know that only up to date DRCA Members receive regular community emails informing them of events and ongoing activities in your community. Visit discoveryridge.com to purchase your $25 membership.
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In June 2013, Calgary experienced heavy rainfall that triggered catastrophic flooding described by the provincial government as the worst in Alberta's history. Discovery Ridge has too been
affected.
To prevent or at least minimize the impact in the future, the City of Calgary strives to build resiliency and flood mitigation for the city. Last year, the City conducted public involvement sessions to get residents input and DRCA Environment committee participated in one them.
Due to criticality of the issue to the community starting from this Ridge Review we will be publishing several pieces on flood mitigation, preparedness and actions to be taken during the flood.
In 2015, The City of Calgary undertook a research to assess potential damage that floods could do to the city. Total impact was calculated, which included buildings & interior as well as other adverse impacts: people displacement, business interruption, traffic disruption, loss of life, stress and health effects, loss of recreation, loss of community services, environmental damage and other.
The resulting conclusion was that if no measures are implemented an average annual damage of $170 million per year is to expected based on forecast of floods in the next 100 years.
Since 2013 the City has been implementing number of immediate structural and non-structural measures decreasing the impact by 30%. They included: emergency response plans, improved forecasting, land use regulation, repairing and protecting river banks (one of them was in Discovery Ridge), raising gates on Glenmore Dam, stormwater outfall gates to prevent river backup into communities, improvements to storm and sanitary lift stations, studies of the rivers changes, and erecting of permanent barriers (Bonnybrook, Centre Street Bridge, Heritage/Deerfoot, West Eau Claire, the Zoo).
A more medium- and long-term strategy is now contemplated. Advisory group had been created, which devised several options. In October-November 2016 public discussions were held. In January-March 2017 measures recommendation to the City Council.
Feasible options that are under discussion include structural (building reservoirs, flood barriers) and non-structural measures (policy and land regulations). With them City aims to protection itself from “1 in 100-200 years” flood; 2013 was “one in ~70-100 years”. Cost effectiveness, social/environmental impacts,
Flood resiliency and mitigation
DRCA News
uSEFuL LINKS:Flooding in Calgary: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Flood-Information.aspx?redirect=/floodinfo Flood maps for Calgary: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Calgary-flood-maps/Flood-maps.aspxFlood mitigation and recovery projects: http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Flood-Info/Recovery/Flood-projects.aspx
enduring nature of solution, reflection of citizens’ perspectives are among the major factors for decision making.
Three structural options:
1. Dry Springbank off-stream reservoir and Bow river reservoir Location of Springbank reservoir - ~18.5 KM upstream Glenmore reservoir. The project has received approval form Alberta government, and now under federal environmental assessment review. Together the reservoir and new gates at Glenmore Dam are intended to be able support 2013-sized flood without overland flooding along the Elbow river.
Bow river reservoir is under conceptual review - no commitment, funding, or location identified for it as of end 2016.
The cost of the option is $2.6 billion, cost-benefit ration - 1.4.
Drawbacks: It is estimated that reservoirs will take no less than 10 years to build.
2. Barriers along Elbow and Bow rivers Most of the barrier locations are conceptual and detailed design has not been undertaken, with the exception of 4 barriers underway.
Barriers – either berms, concrete or metal walls of ~2 meters high.
Cost - $1.8 billion, cost-benefit ration - 1.1. Time to erect – several years.
Drawbacks: length and height of barriers are significant; barriers may fail; esthetical influence; least protection and most physical change in the city outlook. Note: no barriers are along the Discovery Ridge Elbow river part in the conceptual preliminary design.
3. Springbank Reservoir + Barriers along BowDry Springbank reservoir on Elbow river + Barriers from Concept 2 only on Bow river
Non-structural measures include policies, by-laws, land use regulation, building codes, operating procedures, emergency response plans, river forecasting models.
The DRCA will be in contact with the City to monitor further decisions and will inform the residents one new information is received.
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Kid's LOVE Maze!
Joke Time!Q: What do squirrels give for Valentine’s Day? A: Forget-me-nuts.
Q: What is a vampire’s sweetheart called? A: His ghoul-friend.
Q: What did the elephant say to his girlfriend? A: I love you a ton!
Q: What do you call a very small Valentine? A: A Valentiny!
HELP CuPID’S ARROW FIND THE HEART!
Spring cleaning tipsAfter a long winter of hibernating inside, follow these five steps for cleaning your spaces and welcoming spring:
WORK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. It may seem obvious, but when starting from the ceiling down, dirt is forced downward and reduces the need for you to clean the same space twice. Remove cobwebs from lights and ceiling fans, clean your furniture, and only then clean your floor.
CLEAN YOuR WINDOWS ON THE OuTSIDE. Bring out the garden hose and a sponge and work out the spots and smudges that have accumulated over the winter from snow and dust. If you wash your windows on a cloudy day, the sun won't dry the cleanser before you're finished washing..
MOVE APPLIANCES CLEAN AND VACuuM uNDER THEM. While you're in the kitchen, clean the outside of appliances, clear out the fridge, and wipe off any buildup that has accumulated on the outside of cabinets.
ORGANIzE YOuR CLOSET. Get rid of unused clothes and accessories and organize things according to occasion — work, casual and formal. Make sure you have pieces that are easy to wear and pair well together.
WASH YOuR WALLS, cabinets and trim. Even though your floor may look like it picks up the most dirt, don't forget about your walls. Use a wet sponge to wash your vertical surfaces in sections. If you have particularly tough spots, use a very gentle cleanser diluted with water. Ensure you spot test inconspicuously prior to washing the entire wall to confirm that paint is not affected.
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In February, with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, thoughts turn to love and other kind feelings. February 14th is also International Book Giving Day which is a volunteer-led
initiative that aims to get books into the hands of as many children as possible.
Three ways you might celebrate International Book Giving Day: • Gift a book to a child in your life • Leave a book in a waiting room or at a bus stop for children to read (and keep) • Donate a new or gently-used book to a local hospital, shelter or to Calgary Reads Book Bank that helps get books into the hands of Calgary children who have few or none of their own at home.
Our Favourite Book of the MonthThis book is a beautiful way to help children understand their feelings. Borrow a copy from your school or public library and get cozy with your family and talk about and share your feelings.
IN MY HEART: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek (Author), Christine Roussey (Illustrator)
Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and bright.I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast,I feel as if I could take off into the sky.This is when my heart is happy.
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With language that is lyrical but also direct, young children will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.
Calgary Reads helps children learn to read with confidence and joy. This includes helping children in Calgary to have their own books at home; supporting parents and caregivers to help their child develop literacy skills; and engaging businesses and the community to make reading a priority.
Explore our website for ways you can support our work. You’ll also find resources to help your child develop critical literacy skills and the joy of reading: calgaryreads.com
Sharing books and loving feelings!
Mike Ellis, MLA Calgary-West
As this is my first message to you for 2017, I want to wish you and your family a belated Happy New Year! I hope that this year brings much happiness and prosperity to
your family.
Before the legislature adjourned, I put forward a draft of a Private Members Bill – which I called “Serenity’s Law”. This law was drafted about a year ago. Once I heard about Serenity’s story, I recognized the urgency to get it passed. This story is the one where a child died in the care of our Government. If you haven’t already read Paula Simon’s article from November 18th of last year in the Edmonton Journal, I would encourage you to read it. It is not for the faint of heart.
The Private Members Bill would require any adult Albertan
that is aware of a child requiring intervention to disclose that information to police. It is a common-sense adjustment to the current framework and it would help children all around the province. I had hoped that the Premier would allow for this important law to be debated right away prior to adjournment, however she decided not to do so. I am hopeful that when the law comes up for debate it will pass so we can ensure that no cases like Serenity’s are seen again.
I would appreciate your thoughts at any time on matters of concern to you and your family. I can be reached at [email protected] or 403.216.5439.
~Mike Ellis, MLA
Unit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW - Calgary, AB T3H 0N6P: 403.216.5439 E: [email protected]
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in Discovery Ridge. The terms of the Encumbrance require the homeowner to remit the annual fee by June 29 of the year in which the fee is assessed.
Thank you to 96.3% of the 1,650 registered homeowners in Discovery Ridge who kept their account with the NDHA in good standing by remitting their financial commitment for 2016.
Over the winter, the NDHA board is has been working on the annual budget and laying the groundwork for projects to be completed this spring and summer. We have also been heavily engaged with representatives at both the provincial and municipal levels of government, as well as the Ring Road Consortium (KGL), to secure a commitment from Alberta Transportation to return our entrance boulevard to its pre-construction condition. We need your support! It is important that all residents of Discovery Ridge take time to also engage in this process; concerns can be emailed to our MLA Mike Ellis ([email protected]) , our City councillor Richard Pootmans ([email protected]) and the ring road team at: [email protected]
If you want to receive updates on ring road developments beyond the landscaping issues we now face, however, the NDHA strongly encourages all residents of our community to support the DRCA by purchasing a $25/year COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION membership. www.discoveryridge.com This will allow you to register your email address with them and receive regular updates directly to your inbox. The DRCA is your ring road voice – please help them out!
We are always happy to hear from our NDHA members; please access our website at www.ndha.ca for NDHA News updates or to send an email - you can also call us at 403.237.9595.
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NDHA Update
By the time you read this article, the NDHA's 2017 Association fee invoice will have been mailed out to you as a registered homeowner of a residential property in
Discovery Ridge. The annual assessment for 2017 has been kept to $300, as it has been for the past 10 years ever since the Board of Directors of the NDHA was formed by volunteers back in June 2006. Much has been invested and accomplished in these years to maintain and improve upon the landscaping of green spaces throughout the community. The annual Association fee or 'rent charge' is secured by the NDHA's Encumbrance that is registered on title to residential properties
Time to pay the association fees for 2017
D I S C L a I M e r The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those for the Community Association or the publisher of this newsletter.The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Thank you.
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PROPERTY TAx ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
On January 5, 2017, the City of Calgary mailed your 2017 property and business assessment notices. Please review it carefully to ensure your property details are accurate and the assessed value is a fair reflection of the value of your property as of July 1, 2016.
CuSTOMER REVIEW PERIOD INFORMATION
If you have any questions or would like to contest your property’s assessment, please contact Assessment at 403-268-2888 during the Customer Review Period, which runs until March 6, 2017. Changes to your assessed value can only be made if you inquire about it during the review period. If you call after March 6, 2017 and changes are made to your property details, they will be reflected on your following year’s assessment in 2018.
If you would like to view additional information about your assessment including:• sales of similar properties,• comparable properties to ensure fairness and equity,• your estimated 2017 taxes,• or other information,please visit Assessment Search at calgary.ca/assessment. You will need to create a City myID account at calgary.ca/myid to log in. Enter your roll number/business identifier and the access code noted on your assessment notice.
BOW TRAIL WIDENING AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
The City is making upgrades to provide a better road network by accommodating existing and future traffic volumes on Bow Trail SW.
This particular project involves a number of features:• Bow Trail widening from two to four lanes between Old
Banff Coach Road and 85 Street SW,• Intersection improvements at 85 Street and Bow Trail
by adding dedicated left- and right-turn lanes as well as through lanes in each direction,
• A pathway along Bow Trail connecting pathways on Old Banff Coach Road and 85 Street SW.
You may have noticed late last year work started on improving the intersection at Bow Trail and 85 Street SW. This work included widening southbound 85 Street south of Bow Trail to two lanes, matching the road alignment further south. Improvements also included extending the sidewalk on the west side of 85 Street north to Bow Trail. For complete information, project updates, and timelines, please visit calgary.ca/bowtrail-swrr.
2017 COuNCILLOR CHATS & WARD 6 OPEN HOuSE DATES
Councillor Chats
Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Glenbrook Community Association, 3524 45 Street SW
Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. – Noon at SCA Community Association, 277 Strathcona Drive SW
Ward 6 Open House
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Glendale Community Association, 4500 25 Avenue SW
Ward 6 updates
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