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Pg. 2 January 2017 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!

3) Look out for one another – Creating a safer community requires doing 1) and 2) on the list. When you’re connected to your neighbours a sense of safety can be achieved. The more often you’re outside, you can readily identify any unsafe aspects in your community.

4) Purchase a membership – Obtaining or renewing an annual membership to your community association can offer social, recreational opportunities and community life.

For more resources check out our website at www.calgarycommunities.com under the Building Safe Communities tab.

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HaPPy New year to our fellow Discovery Ridge neighbors. We hope you all enjoyed a nice, relaxing Christmas break and are ready for an exciting and successful 2017!

~ DRCA Board Members

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.

Board Message

Welcome 2017!

Happy New year! a better neighbourhood starts with you - start 2017 by being a good neighbour!

Here are 4 initiatives you can do to improve your neighbourhood:

1) Don’t be a stranger - Make it an objective to say “hello” to at least three neighbours that you don’t know by name. Who knows maybe you’ll make new friends!

2) experience the great outdoors – Plenty of neighbourhoods across our city have access to parks and pathways. Make it a point to be outside more often. Not only is getting outside good for your mental and physical health but it can build a greater appreciation for your neighbourhood.

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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 ___________________________________

address ________________________________________________________________________________

city ________________________ province _________________ postal code ________________________

phone (h) ____________________________________ phone (m) ___________________________________

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indicate how you would like your name to appear for donor recognition:______________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Informationo I would like to make a one-time donation in the amount of $ __________________________________

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.)

o I would like to pay in o monthly o quarterly o annual installments of $ ____________________

credit card info o visa o mastercard o american express card expiry ___________________ (mm/yy)

card number ________________________________ signature ____________________________________

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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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.

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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!

as students all over Canada head back to school for the 2017 school year, here are five tips to remember for success:

1) Work hard.2) Set goals.3) Stay organized.4) Ask your teachers for help when you need it.5) Read all you can! ~ www.newscanada.com

for back to school success after the holidays

“Start wherever you are, and start small.” -Rita Baily


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

The new recreational facility is now functional for the rink crews but until Atco installs the gas line the outdoor heat feature is unavailable. Timing on gas line is uncertain.

recreation Facility update

After four months living the school within a school dream, the students and staff from Dr. Roberta Bondar School will be moving into their new school on January 3, 2017. We had a wonderful partnership, helped each other, celebrated together and learned from one another. We wish them all the best.

On the fundraising front we had a busy time in November. Thanks to the efforts of Joanne C. our school community purchased $50 000 worth of chocolates. All of the profits will be ploughed back into opportunities for our students. As part of celebrating Movember we raised $400.00 for Kids Cancer Care.

Celebrations in December included gingerbread night and carolling.

We wish all of our friends in Discovery Woods a happy 2017.

~ Chris Aylesworth, Principal

Jennie elliott News

We are keen to hear from you regarding a 2017 Community Mobile Skatepark Program – Summer 2017. Skateparks are open seven days a week and are staffed with two first aid certified monitors. if you are interested in having a mobile Skatepark for a few weeks over the Summer then please let us know as by January 7th as applications for this program will need to be submitted by the DRCA in mid January. email: [email protected]

Community Mobile skatepark this summer?

the membership count for 2016/17 is:

Please renew or purchase your DRCA membership if you wish to receive DRCA emails.

www.discoveryridge.com/membership

604... and counting

DrCa Memebership Counter


reCeNt Bear aCtivity:Please be aware that there have been recent sightings of bears in the Springbank area, including a grizzly bear and two cubs. Bears are opportunists and are focused on obtaining as many calories as possible as they move closer to denning. This can include human foods as well as natural foods. in order to reduce the chances of a negative bear encounter, place attractants such as garbage, pet food and livestock feed in secure, bear resistant containers or inside a locked shed/garage etc.Carry bear spray – it is an effective tool for close distance encounters with bears and other wildlife. For further information on how to prevent encounters between bears and people, visit:http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-public-use/alberta-bear-smart/default.aspx

http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-public-use/alberta-bear-smart/default.aspx

To report public safety concerns related to bears and other wildlife, please contact the Report a Poacher line at 1.800.642.3800.

environmental Corner

DRCA News

Casino volunteers NeeDeD As a non-profit organization that operates separately from the NDHA, the DRCA depends on fundraising initiatives to continue to serve the greater Discovery Ridge community.

The DRCA has been granted a revenue generating Casino on FeBruary 10 & 11, 2017 at CowBoys CasiNo. Volunteers will be required to fill a total of 45 positions. Shifts are available 11:00AM-7:00PM and 7:00PM-3:00AM. No experience required, but a willingness to connect with neighbours is mandatory! Casinos, on average can generate up to $60,000 for our community. The DRCA will utilize Casino funds for recreation facilities and surrounding landscaping along with future signage at the entrance to our community.

if you can volunteer your time, not only will you receive our undying gratitude and benefit from a volunteer-only event later in 2017, but you also get a free meal at the Casino – what could be better than that!? Contact [email protected] to get your name on our volunteer list!

Bottle shackThank you for tying your bags and taping your boxes shut, this keeps our volunteers safe and happy! Proceeds from the bottle shack continue to help support our recreational facilities.

We neeD Volunteers

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!

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it

sweetness. - John Steinbeck

tHaNK youA big thank you to all our wonderful neighbours here in Discovery Ridge that supported our ‘Santa at Javinos’ event. Despite the bitterly cold weather, Santa was in full spirits and enjoyed talking with all the lovely children who came

and supported the ‘Toy Mountain’ event. With that said, it is from my heart (and Santa’s too no doubt) that i send out a huge thank you to those who kindly donated to this wonderful cause.

i would also like to take this opportunity to thank Julie Penner, David Tupper and Tyler Houston for volunteering their time and for making this event truly magical.

For all those who visited Santa at Javinos, please use the following link to access your child’s photo with Santa, https://juliepenner.shootproof.com/gallery/3768121/home


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

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Community association Membership 2016-17

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

Haley Pasay: 403.532.1424 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: 403.276.9206


AND YOuR PeT

As a pet parent, you’re most likely concerned about your animal’s well-being. From slush and snow, to ice and

frigid temperatures, harsh Canadian winters bring new challenges, especially for pets that are used to spending time outdoors. Pet parents must be responsible for continuing to provide an active lifestyle for their animals while protecting them from harm’s way.

some things to consider during the winter season to ensure your pet’s wellness:

1. Fur alone cannot keep your pet warm. Animals suffer from weather extremes the same as humans. especially during

blizzards and storms, keeping your pet inside a warm, dry home is the best solution.

2. Provide your pet with a year-round diet that will improve their wellness. Nutram recipes offer a holistic and nutrition-first approach to assisting with digestion, immunity boost, weight control, mobility, and other special wellness needs for your pet at any life stage.

3. Don’t stop exercising with your pet in the winter. instead, take short, frequent walks in the daylight instead of extended excursions.

4. Do not leave your pet alone in the car. Just as a car acts as a microwave in the heat, it acts as a refrigerator in the winter, which could cause harm and even lead to death.

5. Outdoors, pets face dangers from road salts, chemicals, antifreeze, and poisons. Be sure to wash your pet’s paws with a warm cloth after being outside. Keep all toxic containers locked up and clean spills immediately.

6. Outdoor cats will naturally seek warmth, and most often this means near the warm engine of a car. Be sure to double check under the car before starting your engine.

7. indoor cats are not immune to winter safety hazards either. Avoid burns or the risk of electrocution by keeping animals away from heaters, vents, and other electrical appliances.

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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.

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SleddiNg SafetyAlberta Health Services eMS would like to remind parents and children of some basic sledding safety tips as the winter season continues. Sledding injuries can result from collisions with stationary objects, such as trees and rocks, or with other people on the hill. unprotected falls can result in injury if you lose control at high speeds. everyone is at risk – especially children. Have a fun and safe trip on the toboggan hill by following these simple reminders:

Equipment• Always ensure your toboggan or sledding device is in good

repair. inspect it for any damage, or missing parts before each use;

• Be certain the operator is fully capable of staying in control of the sled at all times;

• Children should wear a properly fitted helmet designed for other high impact sports such as hockey, cycling, or climbing.

Hazards• Avoid hills that are too steep, or too icy – you can lose

control very quickly; • Choose hills free of all obstacles such as trees, rocks, utility

poles, or fences; • Beware of loose clothing (i.e. scarves), or clothing

containing drawstrings which can present a choking hazard if they become caught or snagged.

Plan ahead • Dress warmly in layers and anticipate weather changes; • Consider bringing extra sets of gloves and toques to

exchange wet garments for dry ones; • Take breaks to warm up out of the cold; • Attempt to cover exposed skin from the elements; • even when properly protected from the elements, the

finger tips, toes, ears, the tip of the nose, and other high points on the face such as the forehead and cheeks may be affected by the cold;

• if a cold-related emergency has occurred, treat it by first removing the individual from of the environment;

• gently warm the affected skin by placing a warm hand over it or by placing the affected part in warm water (~41°C max.) until re-warmed.

Kid's winter Maze

Joke time!

Q: what’s a tornado’s favorite game? a: twister!

Q: what falls but never hits the ground? a: the temperature!

Q: what is the opposite of a cold front? a: a warm back

Q: How do hurricanes see? a: with one eye!

tHis GirL CaN’t FiND Her

sNowMaN!Can you help lead her

through the maze to find it?


user Fee reLieF aND reveNue reDuCtioNs By tHe NuMBers

Fee Freezes for 2016 • Transit • Recreation • Parks • Pet Licensing • utility Rates • green Cart Program (no fee for 2017) • Planning and Development • Fire inspection and Permits • Secondary Suite Applications • Landfill Tipping Rates (2017)

summary of Budget adjustment Benefits ($ millions)

• Tax Relief ($73.0) • user Fee/utility Rate Freezes ($65.9) • Targeted initiatives ($9.1) • Lower Revenue – absorbed ($35.3) • Total of All initiatives ($183.3)

As we enter an election year, according to Council policy, all Councillor-hosted events must take place by May 31, 2017. i look forward to meeting with you in the first half of 2017 at one of my upcoming events:

CouNCiLLor CHatsThursday, 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 HouseWednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at glendale Community Association, 4500 25 Avenue SW

wiNter ProGraMsThe City of Calgary offers a wide

variety of fun and FRee drop-in programs and activities for children,

youth and families.

From after school programs, to health and wellness classes, to

leadership opportunities, we have something for everyone.

Find out what’s happening in your area, visit calgary.ca/CommunityPrograms.

Richard Pootman's officeP403.268.1646 • P.o Box 2100, station M#8001a, Calgary, aB, t2P 2M5

it has been a privilege serving you over the past six years. Last November, Council deliberated and voted on Mid-Cycle budget adjustments including a tax rate reduction for 2017 to 1.5%.

Council proposed a 1.5% rebate from the Fiscal Stability Fund, effectively bringing the 2017 tax rate increase to 0%. Council had directed administration to lower the tax rate, which included a plan to reduce the budget through a combination of corporate funding sources, department savings from operating efficiencies, and service reductions, which totalled $73 million in relief for citizens. As Calgarians have expressed, Council hopes a zero percent tax rate will signal to the Alberta government that Albertans need relief from the Province too. Forecasts indicate a recovery might not be expected until 2018. under Council’s direction, administration will examine the feasibility of another zero percent tax rate for 2018.

i am happy to share with you that this year i will be on the Transportation & Transit Standing Policy Committee. This work will provide me with even more opportunities to contribute to transportation conversations and decisions, which are among your highest priorities, particularly Ring Road planning. Another important priority in Ward 6 is crime and safety; i will be serving as Vice Chair of Community & Protective Services, which provides the backbone of services for our quality of life. i am stepping down as Chair of the Audit Committee, a role in which i served for the past three years, but will remain Vice Chair. i am proud of our several dozen internal audit reports about City operations, which can be found under Audit Committee at agendaminutes.calgary.ca, including many recommendations made to City business units to improve efficiencies. To view all of the committees i serve on, please visit calgary.ca/ward6 on the ‘About’ section.

Happy new Year Ward 6!


Mike Ellis, MLA Calgary-West

i want to thank the many of you who attended my Open House in November. it was great to discuss the important issues in our community. i also was very pleased to be a part

of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Battalion Park this year. it is always important to stop and take stock of how lucky we are to live in a safe and caring society like Canada.

Work continues in the legislature by your PC Caucus to get the true issues of Albertans onto the table. Of considerable concern to us is the imposition by the government of a carbon tax. When Alberta oil and gas is hurting, this tax will not make life any easier for oil and gas companies. Our caucus continues to implore the Premier and her cabinet to consider shelving this proposal. i also believe that it is critically important that we do everything we can to make Alberta attractive to investment – something that a punishing additional tax on business and consumers doesn’t do. even during this time of low oil prices, investment in Saskatchewan has been growing. With

a government sending the right signals, investment in Alberta would be far better than it is today.

The increase in gang related crime in Calgary weighs on my mind heavily, and i would like to take a moment to thank those in law enforcement for the hard work they do every day. As a former police officer, i recognize the challenging and dangerous nature of the job. i have been working in the Legislature to curb the distribution of fentanyl, a powerful drug, and have been pleased to have some success thus far. As Justice critic, i’ll continue to work hard to review the practices and policies put forward by the government on this matter, and identify key areas where we can do better.

i welcome your comments on this and any other matter you feel is important. i can be reached at 403-216-5439 or [email protected].

~Mike ellis, MLA

unit 234, 333 Aspen glen Landing SW - Calgary, AB T3H 0N6P: 403.216.5439 e: [email protected]

Thanks for coming out!

Calgary afterschool offers, fun, safe and FRee after school programs for children and youth. A collaborative effort between The City of Calgary and its community partners, Calgary AfterSchool drop-in programs run on school days and begin after school hours.

Calgary AfterSchool provides children and youth with supervised recreational, artistic, healthy living, leadership development and social activities in a safe and stimulating environment.

For more information, including a listing of all programs, visit calgary.ca/AfterSchool.

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Never say the words Give neW life to your christmas tree!Turn your real ChrisTmas Tree into useful mulch instead of garbage through The City’s Christmas Tree Recycling program. By recycling trees into mulch, you can keep waste out of our landfills and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

This year The City’s Christmas Tree Recycling program will be drop-off only. We will not be collecting trees door-to-door. Instead we’re asking residents to meet us half way, by taking their trees to one of our 15 designated drop-off locations between December 26 and January 31.

The trees should be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and string, and should not be wrapped or bagged. Mulch from recycled Christmas trees will be available to residents at no cost at the East Calgary landfill, while quantities last.

For more information, or to find the drop-off location nearest you, visit calgary.ca/christmastree.


riNG roaD: in late November, most homeowners received an email from the NDHA indicating that, due to ring road construction, we will be losing approximately 90% of the trees and shrubs along our entranceway between glenmore Trail and the roundabout (if you did not get the email it is because we do not have your email address). Removal will begin in spring 2017. The NDHA invited recipients to attend the public information sessions scheduled Nov. 28th-30th in order to get up to date on all aspects of the project as they relate to Discovery Ridge. An invitation was also sent out by the Discovery Ridge Community Association (DRCA) to all of its members.

A nerve was obviously ‘touched’; attendance by Discovery Ridge residents was very impressive! Thank you to all who turned out. Serious, valid concerns were raised, including questions about lane proximity along our northern border and its related traffic safety issues, insufficient sound attenuation barriers, the extreme length and height of the bridge out of our community, lack of substantial bike/walking path connectors and the possible permanent loss of all foliage at our entrance. unfortunately, many residents left the meeting feeling extremely unhappy with the answers they received.

The DRCA has been working for several years to present the concerns of Discovery Ridge to Alberta Transportation, the City of Calgary and our various political representatives at both levels of government. Because the entrance landscaping (our mandate) is now an issue, the NDHA is able to join forces with the DRCA to add our voice to the mix. We will do all we can to have our entrance greenspace rebuilt to current form.

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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The NDHA would like to extend our best wishes to all of you for a healthy and Happy New Year. We hope that you were able to enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends, and to get outside to enjoy some winter activities as well!

The NDHA board will be using the “off-season” to work on the annual budget and lay the groundwork for projects to be completed this spring and summer. We will attend to previously identified and prioritized tasks in the community as we move through the season, and will of course respond quickly to any issues that may arise in the event of storms or other such events.

Happy New year!

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ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil• 2 onion, chopped• 3 medium carrot, chopped• 1 tbsp thyme leaves, roughly chopped• 1.4 litre chicken stock• 300g leftover roast chicken, shredded and

skin removed• 200g frozen pea• 3 tbsp greek yogurt• 1 garlic clove, crushed• squeeze lemon juice

MethodHeat oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add onions, carrots and thyme, then gently fry for 15 mins. Stir in stock, bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 10 mins.

Add the chicken, remove half the mixture, then purée with a stick blender. Tip back into the pan with the rest of the soup, peas and seasoning, then simmer for 5 mins until hot through.

Mix the yogurt, garlic and lemon juice, swirl into the soup in bowls, then serve.

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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.

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