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2OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERJanuary 2018

You can stay in touch with your community by following us on Facebook and joining these two new groups. It’s a great way to grow our community and keep up to date on what is happening in WSCR.

• The WSCR Babysitters Group: A place where parents can find local babysitters, as well as where local babysitters, aged 12-25, can add themselves to the list to find jobs. Follow this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wscrbabysitters/

• The WSCR Garage Sales Group: Here you can post an ad for your upcoming garage or yard sale, and see what garage sales are happening in our communities (West Springs and Cougar Ridge). Follow this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSCRgaragesales/

• You can also follow the main WSCRCA FB Page here: https://www.facebook.com/wscrca/

Local PhotograPherS See below to find out how your pictures can be featured in the WSCR News.

West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association Photo Contest.

LocaL photographers submit your photos now.

the west springs cougar ridge community association invites amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers to submit their photos taken in and around our neighbourhood for the west springs cougar ridge community association photo contest. we are looking for photos that highlight some of the great views, amenities, features and community spirt through every season giving you an opportunity to highlight your work, your creativity and talent and, if applicable, your business.

there will be one winning submission each month that will be selected by a minimum of three community association volunteers on the second tuesday of each month.

prizes for the winning photograph include a credited cover photo on the west springs cougar ridge community association newsletter (with your business name) discount pricing on any size of advertisement in the newsletter and a $75 gift certificate from a local community sponsor.

please send your photos or questions about the contest to [email protected]. if there are images where you can clearly identify person, please ensure that you have the proper consent to use their image use on the local newsletter, on the wscr.ca website, and on the wscr Facebook page.

this contest is intended for residents and businesses within the west springs and cougar ridge area.

“Drinking tea the morning fog drifts away”

- RobeRt Gibson

3 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSESJanuary 2018

West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association is on Facebook! Here’s a fast and easy way to connect with your friends and neighbours in West Springs and Cougar Ridge. Be the first to hear about new developments in WSCR and get the latest scoop on sports, activities and events. visit: facebook.com/wscr

WSCrCa Community Connection

• Girl Guides 403-242-5108 [email protected]

• Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 403-249-2647 [email protected]• West Springs School 403-777-6244• St. Joan of Arc School 403-217-0829• West Ridge School 403-817-3552 • Calgary Waldorf School 406-287-1868• Edge School 403-246-6432• Calgary French & International School (CFIS) 403-240-1500• Rundle College, 403-250-7180• Councillor, Jeff Davison 403-268-1035• MLA, Calgary Bow, Deborah Drever 403-216-5400• MP, Calgary Signal Hill, Ron Liepert 403-292-6666

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West Springs Cougar Ridge Babysitters List

WSCR news is the official newsletter of the WSCR and is distributed free to all residents of WSCR eleven times a year. Circulation is approximately 6800

SUBMISSIonS - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad inquiries 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 WSCR Comunity Association or the publisher.

ARE YOU 12 OR OLDER and would like to put your name on our list to be called for babysitting jobs in the WSCR community? OR are you a parent looking for a qualified babysitter in our community? Contact the WSCR Community Association to submit or remove the names of babysitters at: [email protected]**Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before they can be placed on the list**

Advertising opportunities are available on our publisher's website www.mindsdesign.ca. please visit to get more information. ❊

ExECUtIvE

President: Chris Tattrie [email protected] President: Kristina Wheeler [email protected]: Jacquie Makeiff [email protected]: Linda Nesset [email protected]

CoMMIttEE/ChaIRS

Membership: Paul Ghazar [email protected]

Sports/Skating: TanyaBogusky-Ghazar [email protected]

Traffic: Ahmad Abdallah [email protected]

Planning & Development Commitee:

Lars Lehmann [email protected] Don MacLeod Mike Hammerlindl Linda Nesset

Family Programs: Stacey Roznicki [email protected]

othER CoMMIttEES/voLUntEERS

Sponsorship: Kevin MacDonald [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS

Newsletter: Lorena Charest [email protected]: Karen MacDonald [email protected] Facebook: Linda Nesset

SPoRtS & REC

Sports Director: Jason Douglas [email protected] Summer Camp: Aidan Inglis [email protected] Soccer: Eddie Escobar & Lisa Wilson [email protected]

CItY oF CaLgaRY CoMMUnItY LIaSon (CnS)

Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator: Dru Mohler City of Calgary Community Liason: Richard Lam

aDDItIonaL voLUntEERS

Various: Mary MacLeod

aDMInIStRatIvE CooRDInatoR

Nadine Petras [email protected]

Amber 14 .............. 587-225-0480Brycen14 ............. . 587-777-8499Kiana12 ............... 403-283-6308 BMaiya 14 ............. 403-283-6308 B FADiana15 ............... 587-435-7381 B FAIsabelle 15............ 587-992-5818 B FAElle 12 .................. 403-516-3284 B FA Tristyn 13 .............. 403-686-9410 B FAMarrisa 12 ............. 403-277-8641 B McKenzie 15.......... 403-249-8556 BMakayla 15 ........... 403-249-8556 BJulia 13 ................. 587-215-1527 B FAGillian 18 .............. 403-612-1072

WSCR Editorial Policy - With respect to the WSCR Newsletter: All content appears at the discretion of the Board. Advertorial must be marked as such. All editorial may be edited due to space. Priority of content in Newsletter: WSCR News, Community Events, School Content, Senior and Youth programs and content. Political representation (limited to representatives elected by members of this community ie: if their name appeared on a ballot and they were elected).

• Bethel United Reformed Church 403-249-9971

• Rockpointe Church 403-851-0011• West Springs Free Methodist Church

403-249-2838• Westhills Community Church

403-686-0608• Saint Michael Catholic Community

403-249-0423• Sikh Society of Calgary

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TOOL SHEDS FOR THE GARDEN

the project should be ready for planting next spring. the garden site is at 25 weston park (on the west side of 73 st. sw, just north of the weston Drive plaza).

stay tuned for progress reports and details on how you can get involved or rent a garden plot.

our thanks to the city parks

Department for recently paving the parking lot adjacent

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Winter is a great season to get outdoors, especially the thrill of tobogganing and/or sledding. Here are some helpful reminders if you decide to partake in this fun winter activity:

INSPeCt youR RIdeinspect all your equipment for any cracks or broken parts, this includes toboggan or sled, helmet and ensure that you can keep your equipment under control.

Be CAutIouSslide during the day time and in well-lit areas, be aware of potential hazards like holes, fences, trees and signs.

ReAdy, Set, SlIdeensure the path is clear, keep control and kneeling or sitting feet first face is the safest method to ride.

MAINtAINed HIllSDid you know that the parks and bylaw prohibit toboggan or sledding downhill in a city-maintained park? however there are 20+ hills across the city that has been maintained for your safety. to find which hills are maintained for public use check the city website at calgary.ca

a message from the Federation of calgary communities building safe communities program

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Calgary afterSChool NeveR AgAIN HeAR tHe PHRASe “I’M BoRed”.calgary afterschool offers, fun, safe, free and low-cost 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. activities may include basketball, swimming, arts, leadership, cooking, music, skating, sports, games and much more. the goals of the program are to develop self-esteem, develop positive relationships and assist children and youth in becoming successful adults.

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- Parent of Camper

children and youth attended Camp Adventure this year 468of the campers were proud

of trying something new86%of the participants made

new friends while at camp95%

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Who Can You Help?

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At the heartbreaking age of two, young Noah was alone, without a family to love and protect him. Luckily, Noah was placed into our foster care system and found a family that changed his entire life. As a result of the trauma and neglect he experienced in his early days of infancy,

Noah struggled in his relationships with others and had significant developmental delays. But with the ongoing support from his foster

parents and the BGCC Foster Care team, Noah has now found a preschool program tailored to his needs. He has made significant

gains in his communication skills and he has now begun to develop new relationships with both his peers and other healthy adults in his

life. Thanks to the support and love his foster family has given Noah, he has grown into a happy, curious and affectionate child.

Children like Noah need people like you to help change their stories. You can provide a vulnerable child or youth the chance for a brighter

future filled with love, support and opportunities.


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Discover Your next Great Readour annual reading guide is now available, and it’s full of book recommendations for everyone. inside, you’ll find a wide variety of Librarian-approved selections for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. Download a copy of great reads 2018 today at calgarylibrary.ca or pick up the guide at your local library.

there’s a new Way to Watch Free Movies calling all movie buffs! access more than 30,000 films for free with Kanopy, a new resource in our e-Library. all you need to use the on-demand video streaming service is your free library card. Kanopy’s collection includes award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, canadian cinema selections, and an array of foreign language films.

Make a Difference in someone’s LifeLooking for a new year’s resolution? resolve to volunteer at the Library. we are always looking for skilled volunteers to join our team. available opportunities include sharing early literacy practices with families, helping students discover the magic of reading or a passion for math, supporting teens learning coding skills, and providing career coaching or one-on-one computer help to patrons. apply online at calgarylibrary.ca/volunteer or pick up an application at your library.

Play at our new early Learning Centresover the past four months, we’ve opened calgary Foundation early Learning centres at four libraries! Discover a bird’s eye view at crowfoot Library, be a builder and create at signal hill Library, take a journey up, up, and away at saddletowne Library, and explore energy and motion at Forest Lawn Library. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca/early-learning-centres.


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Alberta Health Care 403.310.0000AHS Addictions Hotline 1.866.332.2322ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403.245.7222Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 403.943.5465Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403.266.1234Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

403.234.7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1.800.387.5437Child Find – Alberta 403.270.3463Distress/Crisis Line 403.266.4357ENMAX – Power Trouble 403.514.6100Poison Centre – Alberta 1.800.332.1414Suicide Crisis Line 1.800.784.2433HOSpITALS/URgENT CAREAlberta Children’s Hospital 403.955.7211Foothills Hospital 403.944.1110Rockyview General Hospital 403.943.3000South Calgary Urgent Care 403.943.9300South Health Campus 403.956.1111OTHERCalgary Humane Society 403.205.4455Calgary Parking Authority 403.537.7100Calgary Senior’s Resource 403.266.6200Call Before You Dig 1.800.242.3447City of Calgary 211 and 311City of Calgary - Parks & Rec. 403.268.3888Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+) 403.705.3250Signal Hill Library 403-221-2004Kerby Centre for the 55 plus 403.705.3246City Hall 403.268.2111City Hall - Mayor’s Office 403.268.5622Road Conditions – Calgary 1.877.262.4997Westside Rec Centre 403.531.5875Weather Information 403.299.7878

coyotes are not usually dangerous to people. a potential exception is if they become habituated to people and lose their natural fear. regular coyote presence in your backyard is likely a result of a nearby food source. it is important to eliminate these sources of food.coyotes are very adaptable and though the majority of their diet consists of small rodents they enjoy fruit, birds and dog poop. these food sources also attract rodents which are the mainstay of urban coyote meals.if a coyote is in your yard, it is imperative that you make the animal aware it is not welcome there. coyotes can be scared off by waving sticks or brooms at them, and clanging pots and pans in their direction. coyotes should not be ignored on your property. they should be discouraged from being there.how can i help to reduce or avoid problems with coyotes?• Don’t approach or feed coyotes.• clean bbQs and outdoor cooking areas.• clean up your compost, garbage and other potential food

sources and store them in the appropriate receptacles.• Don’t leave food or pet food outside.• clean up after your pets, even in your own yard.• clean up around bird feeders.• clean up fallen fruit.• Keep watch or accompany your pet in your yard,

especially during the night and low-light hours.what should i do if a coyote approaches or acts aggressive?• Do not run or turn away.• try to scare the animal by shouting and waving your arms

overhead.• bang sticks or clang pots together towards the animal.• maintain eye contact with the animal and back away slowly.what else can i do to avoid a negative encounter?• never leave small children unattended.• never approach wildlife and teach your children not to either.• carry a shrill whistle or portable alarm with you in areas

frequented by coyotes.• Keep dogs on a leash – even in off-leash areas and

especially in areas frequented by coyotes.• Keep cats inside your home.• secure open areas under porches, decks or steps. before

sealing any openings ensure the area is unoccupied by all babies and adults.

For more information, please visit Calgary.ca/parks

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make it a green christmas and compost your real tree this year.there are now two ways to compost your real tree:use your green cart or drop your real tree off at one of the city’s 12 drop-off locations between December 25 and January 31. if composting in your green cart, follow the same steps as you would for branches in your yard. all trees should be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and string, and should not be wrapped or bagged. Visit Calgary.ca/christmastree for more information.

dId you kNoW?all trees collected will be composted with the other food and yard waste collected from the green cart program. by composting your christmas tree, you can keep waste out of our landfills and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

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renovating your home is stressful enough on its own, but include children and the pressure can

be overwhelming. here are three tips to help your family survive an upcoming renovation.

eStABlISH RoutINeS. Keeping life as normal as possible for your children will help maintain calm within your home. making meals in large batches that can be quickly reheated or prepped helps keep your days on schedule. setting a bathing

time that allows all to get in and out of an in-progress bathroom efficiently and without disturbing any unfinished work is a good habit to get into.

SAfety HAzARdS. ensure tools are always stored out of little hands' reach and safely put away at the end of each day. sealing off nearby hVac ducting or vents, using plastic hang sheets, and vacuuming with a hepa-filtered vacuum twice a day are integral to protecting your family from dust and allergens.

tACkle oNe RooM At A tIMe. trying to upgrade more than one space at a time can be a recipe for chaos — or worse, injuries. choose one room or area to fully complete before moving onto the next. this helps keep potential hazards and air allergens contained to one space at a time, which in turn makes it easier to keep kids away from the area.

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WHAt doeS tHe WeSt SPRINg CougAR RIdge CoMMuNIty ASSoCIAtIoN do?

WE Run YouTh RElATEd PRoGRAmS• WSCRCA Soccer League

(U4 to U12• Summer Day Camps• Little Warriors Stewards of

Children Workshop• GirlPower Workshops• GoodGuys Workshops• Ski/Snowboard Nights at WinSport• Learn to Skate at WinSport

WE’RE YouR voiCE AT CiTY hAll• Planning & Development

Proposals• Area Structure Plans• Traffic• Parks & Recreation• Liaison with the City of Calgary

WE SuPPoRT CommuniTY iniTiATivES• Community Recycling & Clean-up• Charity Stampede Breakfast• Charity Casino (AGLC)

Fundraising• Playground Construction at Local

Schools• Seniors Socials & Speaker Series• Adult Fitness & Yoga

PluS: NeW INItIAtIveS tHAt MAke uS A BetteR PlACe to lIve, PlAy & WoRk

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We all know that winter driving is a whole different beast with seemingly more snow, ice and slush every year to get in our way. While we can’t control the weather that Mother Nature throws at us, we can prepare for it to ensure safety on the roads.

Here are a few quick tips to ensure you’re prepared for any wild weather this season brings:

WINteR tIReS:

switch to winter tires when temperature drops below seven degrees celsius.

tIRe PReSSuRe: check it once a month, when the vehicle has not been driven for at least four hours. it’s an early warning system that will reduce the chances of low pressure which can lead to flats.

eMeRgeNCy WARMtH: Keep a warm sleeping bag, extra layers and tea light candles in the car in case of a breakdown.

fuel uP: Don’t let your gas tank get below the half full mark and keep water and snacks on hand for yourself.

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.. this WinteR with Calgary RecreationthinK you Don’t haVe an artistic siDe? think again! we all have the ability to be creative and recreational programs at the city of calgary can help you find your inner artist. the city of calgary offers

hundreds of artistic and creative programs for all skill levels and age groups. performing and visual arts classes range from beginners drawing and painting for adults, to pre-school dance and ballet, clay classes for families, and even belly dancing for those looking for something a little different. if you are looking to discover your artistic side, calgary recreation has something for everyone to get more creative, more often. to tap into your inner artist or see which program is right for you, visit calgary.ca/recreation.

Discover your inner

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New Application Process: applying for a home improvement project just got 51 times easier. we’re introducing a new online single application form for calgarians (combining 51 forms into one!), to make applying for our services a whole lot simpler.

it’s true. you can now apply online for our most popular home improvement projects, with the remainder online by summer 2018. everything you need to know about your next renovation and our service enhancements can be found at calgary.ca/myhome.

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FRienDs oF Fish CReek AnnuAL GeneRAL MeetinGFish creek environmental Learning centre, shannon terrace, Fish creek provincial park it is because of our members, volunteers and donors that the Friends have accomplished so much. Join us to have your voice heard, and meet our board and staff at the annual general meeting. enjoy a special presentation from michelle mueller about our 25th anniversary survey results! to register please visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/agm

tuesDAY, JAnuARY 30, 2018 ReGistRAtion stARts At 6:30PM, MeetinG beGins At 8PM

PARk PRoteCtoRs neeDeD! as a Fish creek provincial park protector you can make monthly donations to the Friends of Fish creek, you never have to worry about keeping your donations up to date, and you will receive a valuable tax receipt. park protectors also receive monthly updates on Friends activities so you know how your donations are being used!

www.friendsoffishcreek.org/park-protector-signup


Community Civic ChatRon liepert, Member of Parliament,

Calgary Signal Hill#2216, 8561 8a avenue sw calgary, ab t3h 0V5

phone: 403 292-6666 email: [email protected]

as our olympic athletes complete their training and set off to compete in pyeongchang, south Korea from Feb 9 – 25th, for the 2018 winter olympics, we look back on this 30th anniversary of the 1988 winter olympics that calgary had the privilege of hosting. canada olympic park was formally known as paskapoo ski hill and was run by the calgary olympic Development association now known as winsport.

During the 88 winter olympics, the park was the main venue for bobsleigh, luge, nordic combined, ski jumping and freestyle skiing. calgary draws winter athletes from all over the country to take the opportunity to train at some of the top notch facilities in the world that were initially built for the 1988 olympics and have been upgraded and expanded ever since. currently the park is used for both high performance athletes training as well recreational purposes for the public. During the winter months, the park is available to the public for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, skating, bobsledding, and most recently, tubing down the acura tube park which is the largest in western canada. in the summer months the public has access to the mountain bike trails, zip lining, and the plunge, an 810-foot, three-lane water slide. the park also hosts many winter and summer camps for athletes of all ages and interests.

in 2011 winsport opened the ice facility that includes four ice rinks – one international ice size arena and three nhL sized arenas. these arenas has been used for curling, figure skating, power skating, ringette and hockey. hockey canada training centre and winsport have teamed up to offer high performance hockey training for elite level players of all ages no matter what the position played.

in 2008 calgary was declared to be the best city to build the canada sports hall of Fame and on July 1. 2011 the 40,000 square foot facility was opened. i had the opportunity to get a glimpse of this fabulous building which is dedicated to preserving and celebrating canada’s impressive and inspiring sport history. if you have not had a chance to visit, i highly recommend it.

the markin macphail centre was opened at cop in 2014 which was designed as a training facility for high performance canadian athletes who have reached a provincial level of excellence. the center includes ice arenas, gymnasium, medical centre for treatment and recovery, and an office tower that houses the national sport school and several sport federations.

calgary signal hill is fortunate to have this facility in our back yard and accessible to all. we will continue to watch the expansion and renovations to ensure that athletes continue to have this available to pursue their dreams of someday standing on the podium in 2018 and beyond. we wish our canadian representatives good luck in pyeongchang.

CitY oF CALGARY ReCReAtionFRee PubLiC sWiMMinG: Free swimming is available on some statutory holidays at select pools. check online for the dates and locations of upcoming free public swimming at calgary.ca/pools. not available at our Leisure centres. Various locations, all ages Free Drop-in.

FRee PubLiC skAte: Free skating is available on some statutory holidays at select arenas. check online for the dates and locations of upcoming free public skating at calgary.ca/arenas.

all ages Free Drop-in

sAtuRDAY AnD sunDAY sPLAsh sWiM: $1 FoR kiDs: check your favourite pool schedule for splash swims, admission is $2/adult and $1/child or senior. search calgary.ca/pools.

teRRiFiC tuesDAYs At southLAnD LeisuRe CentRe: tuesdays, 4 - 10pm come join us for 50% off regular admission. (waterpark access begins at 7 p.m.).

WiLD WeDnesDAYs At ViLLAGe squARe LeisuRe CentRe: wednesdays, 4 – 10pm come join us for 50% off regular admission. all ages.

thuRsDAYs At southLAnD LeisuRe CentRe: toys in the waterpark from 7 - 9pm try out our giant inflatable obstacle course or “walk on water” in one of our wow balls. anyone age 7 and up can try them out. general admission applies.

sAtuRDAYs FoR 50% oFF ReGuLAR ADMission: saturdays, 7 – 10pm at Village square Leisure centre. come join us for 50% off regular admission.

“Come, ye cold winds, at January’s call,On whistling wings, and with white flakes

bestrew the earth.” - John Ruskin


Community Civic Chat

Jeff davison, Councillor - Ward 6Office of the Councillors, 800 Macleod Tr. SE., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M5

Twitter: @JeffDavisonYYC Facebook: facebook.com/JeffDavisonYYCEmail: [email protected] Phone: 403-268-1035

Happy New year Ward 6! it has been a privilege to serve you over the last few months. the ward 6 team is working hard to continue to advocate for you and all of calgary in 2018.

What we’ve donei voted in favor of granting the calgary police service an additional $20.8 million. crime is rapidly changing in our city, and we need to ensure that calgary police remains proactive in dealing with city wide issues. this money will go towards hiring 55 new officers and equipping the cps with the tools they need to effectively do their job in a transparent manner.

i also voted in favor of the low income monthly pass for calgary transit users. calgary is a hand-up, not a hand-out city, and this program enables our citizens to get to school and work effectively – saving our city money in the long run by ensuring we keep calgarians working and productive.

What we’re doingin the next few months, there will be important infrastructure developments going on in our ward. the city will be widening bow trail to four lanes between 85th street sw and old banff coach road in 2018. construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2018, with completion by the end of the year. the city of calgary is also undertaking a study for the sarcee trail/ richmond road sw interchange.

What we’ll doi’ve heard citizen concerns about noise mitigation with respect to the sw ring road, and i look forward to working with my provincial counterparts to find a solution that works for effected residents. Furthermore, i will continue to advocate for the timely completion of the west leg of the ring road as it is a critical piece of needed ward 6 infrastructure.

as this year progresses, i remain focused on you, and focused on ward 6!

Jeff Davison councillor, ward 6.

yoUth eMPloyMeNt CeNtredo you know someone aged 15-24 who is looking for work? the city of calgary’s youth employment centre (yec) offers year-round services and resources to help youth, secure employment and take the first step in their career.

yec offers a variety of services Free of charge, including employment counseling, career planning, networking assistance, résumé assistance, industry-training and mentorship opportunities.

youth who need support with their job search or career development are encouraged to drop by the office at 315 - 10 avenue s.e. or visit: youthemploymentcentre.ca.

aCCeSSible City ServiCeS aNd PrograMS

a recent study conducted by harvard university shows that those who take part

in regular volunteer work have similar health benefits to those who exercise regularly. here are four reasons to share your talents for no monetary gain:

INCReASeS HAPPINeSS: Volunteer work has been shown to increase endorphins.

MoRe tIMe: people who donate their spare time to a good cause often feel as if they have more time.

NeW SkIllS: Volunteering allows you to learn new things.

leSS StReSS: Volunteer work has been shown to decrease stress levels.

~ www.newscanada.com

BeNefItS of voluNteeRINg


deborah drever, MlA Calgary-Bowconstituency office: 6307 bowness road nw ~ phone: 403-216-5400

website: [email protected] ~twitter: @yycbowFacebook: Facebook.com/Deborahforcalgarybow

Community Civic Chat

Happy New Year Calgary-Bow!as advertised in my December newsletter, my team and i will be opening the constituency office on Saturday, January 6th from 1-3pm for my new year open house. Light refreshments will be provided and it’s a great opportunity to chat with me, meet neighbours and to learn more about the work your provincial government is doing to make life better for albertans.

session ended in mid-December and there were a number of accomplishments made in the alberta Legislature that i would like to highlight for you here.

Bill 24: An Act to Support gay-Straight Alliances will support students who wish to create or join gay-straight alliances by ensuring every publicly funded school in alberta has a clear policy allowing them to do so. this legislation will make sure that students are the ones who decide when and how to have these deeply personal and important conversations with their parents and loved ones. gay-straight alliances create safe space for youth to access peer-to-peer support.

Following months of public engagement, the province is moving forward with Bill 26: An Act to Control and Regulate Cannabis. under the proposed legislation the province has set the legal age for purchase and use at 18, and have gave the agLc the mandate to oversee distribution, compliance and enforcement. additional aspects of the alberta cannabis Framework – such as details around drug-impaired driving, taxation and workplace safety – will be empowered through updates to other pieces of legislation before July 2018.

every year, hardworking albertans are killed or injured on the job. these incidents don’t just affect the workers involved. they have an effect on families, friends, and co-workers and employers. Bill 30: An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans offers better support for workers if they get injured or sick on the job. it also amends both the ohs and wcb systems to better protect workers so they can stay healthy and safe.

these legislative changes are great foundations to start 2018 on. i look forward to connecting with you this year and continuing our shared work in making our communities strong and inclusive.

the city offers a variety of accessible services and programs that benefit people with disabilities and seniors. they include:

• accessible transit and transportation options

• accessible recreation facilities and adapted programs

• emergency preparedness tips for people with all types of disabilities

• assisted listening devices for council meetings

And much more! Visit calgary.ca/accessibility.

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As students all over Canada head back to school for the 2018 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!

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