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MAY 2018 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS

VIEWELBOW VALLEY

CONTENTS

5 KIDS GIGGLES

6 THE SCOOPON DOG POOP

7 MY BABYSITTER LIST

8 MLA CAMERON WESTHEAD’S REPORT

9 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

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ELBOW VALLEY RESIDENTS CLUB100 Misty Morning Dr | Calgary, AB – T3Z 2Z7clientservices@elbowvalley.orggm@elbowvalley.orgTel: 403-240-4386www.elbowvalley.org

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KIDS’ GIGGLESQ: What creature is smarter than a talking parrot? A: A spelling bee.

Q: How does the ocean say hello? A: It waves.

Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? A: In case he got a hole in one.

Q: Why are teddy bears never hungry? A: Because they’re always stuffed.

If you have a favorite joke that you would like to share, please send it to clientservices@elbowvalley.org and we will include it in the next month’s publishing.

KIDS’ GIGGLES

ELECTED OFFICIALS

ASPEN ESTATES/WOODS COUGAR RIDGE SPRINGBANK HILL WENTWORTH & WEST SPRINGS

Councillor Kevin HansonMLA, Calgary-WestUnit 234, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SWCalgary, AB Canada T3H 0N6Phone: (403) 216-5439Fax: (403) 216-5441Email: calgary.west@assembly.ab.ca

MP John Barlow Foothills 403-463-1166109 - 4th Avenue South West (Main Office)High River, AlbertaT1V 1M5403-603-3665

Councillor Mark KamachiDivision 1 | Southwest Rocky View County, Bragg Creek403-861-7806MKamachi@rockyview.ca

MLA for Banff-Cochrane Cameron Westhead102, 721 Main Street,PO Box 8650 Canmore, AB T1W 0B9403.609.4509banff.cochrane@assembly.ab.ca

YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

Visit the Annual Disaster Alley Event on May 5The annual Disaster Alley event will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 11am to 3pm at McMahon Stadium. This event shows what first responders can do to help Cal-garians in an emergency as well as help Calgarians get prepared themselves! Presented by the Calgary Emer-gency Management Agency (CEMA), this is a great op-portunity to view displays, demonstrations and exhibits from organizations like the Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Police Service, Alberta Health Services/EMS, Canada Task Force 2, ATCO, Alberta Emergency Man-agement Agency, ENMAX, the Calgary Airport Author-ity, and many more! All details are available at www.calgary.ca/disasteralley.

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THE SCOOP ON DOG POOPHave you ever thought about how many canines have humans living in Elbow Valley? They are seen together practically every day on the pathways or the off-leash areas. No matter how big or how small a dog is, when they are outside, and nature calls, they leave behind a calling card. Here are a few things pet owners need to remember:

Not everyone that lives in Elbow Valley owns a dog, it’s the dog’s owner responsibility to scoop up the poop left behind regardless of where it is.

It’s classified as a hazardous pollutant. It’s in the same category as toxic chemicals.

It’s crawling with E. coli and often contains round worm larvae which, if ingested by humans or dogs can lead to brain, eye, and other organ damage.

It’s not good fertilizer. It’s high nutrient content is toxic to lawns and will create “hot spots” causing the grass to burn and discolor. It doesn’t absorb into in to the soil.

For more information go the website below.

www.petcha.com/the-scoop-on-dog-poop-6-dirty-secrets-everyone-should-know

Elbow Valley ClubhouseNestled in the beautiful community of Elbow Valley is a Clubhouse perfect for Bridal/Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Anniversary/Engagement parties, Wedding Receptions, Cor-porate Parties or any special occasion you may be planning and not listed here. The Clubhouse itself is warm and invit-ing, a place for your guests to enjoy.

The Clubhouse can be rented using both floors or just one level with a capacity of 99 on the upper level and 99 on the lower level. The surrounding area is beautiful for taking pho-tos every month of the year.

For more information regarding rates and availability please contact clientservices@elbowvalley.org.

Name Age Contact Course

Abby 16 403-455-2556 Yes

Alexander 17 587-436-4809 Yes

Anna 17 587-284-1954 Yes

Emily 15 403-462-5771 Yes

Hannah 15 403-969-3011 Yes

Mackenzie 16 403-208-2122 Yes

Megan 18 403-968-8187 Yes

Michaela 17 403-630-7348 Yes

Calling All PARENTSVisit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around your community.

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Last 12 Months Elbow ValleyMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Last 12 Months Elbow ValleyMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats

Real Estate Stats

Elbow Valley

Average Asking Price Average Sold Price

April 2018 $1,069,000 $1,002,500

March 2018 $1,154,450 $1,092,500

February 2018 $1,094,450 $1,050,000

January 2018 $1,199,000 $1,122,500

December 2017 $1,472,000 $1,397,500

November 2017 $1,054,450 $1,020,000

October 2017 $985,000 $955,000

September 2017 $999,000 $936,000

August 2017 $769,000 $740,000

July 2017 $1,249,900 $1,205,000

June 2017 $1,200,000 $1,165,000

May 2017 $1,169,500 $1,100,000

No. New Properties No. Properties Sold

April 2018 14 2

March 2018 11 2

February 2018 9 2

January 2018 12 1

December 2017 1 4

November 2017 2 2

October 2017 9 3

September 2017 9 3

August 2017 3 5

July 2017 8 5

June 2017 12 3

May 2017 18 10

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit elbow_valley.great-news.ca

A program being offered by Rocky View County is some-thing important that all Rocky View County residents need to know about. It is a worthwhile program that residents should be a part of. Safe & Sound is two sys-tems in one.

SAFECommunities is for emergency alerts. It helps Rocky View County contact you in a crisis – flood, wildfire, chemical spill, or any other emergency that might im-pact you or your family. You’ll receive official, reliable in-formation about what’s happening and what you need to do about it.

SOUNDCommunication is for information on County activi-ties in your area. It helps to provide you with updates on road closures, development applications, fire bans, bylaw changes, and more. You choose the topics that interest you.

The service is free of charge but is only available for resi-dents and businesses in Rocky View County. The infor-mation that you provide to Safe & Sound will be used only by Rocky View County for SAFE & SOUND mes-sages. You can change or cancel your registration at any time. It can not only help First Responders save lives but in the event of an evacuation they can confirm with you that you have left the evacuation area and then they could prioritize checking out homes where residents have not been heard from.

Don’t be the last to know, sign up today. Go to the web-site listed below.

www.rockyview.ca/CountyServices/SafeSound

Safe & Sound Program

Elbow Valley

Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.

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NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified jour-neymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Elbow Valley. Upfront pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24-hour emer-gency service, call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with great service.”

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

LANDSCAPING & YARD CARE: Weekly mowing $36, power-rake $130, aeration $75, mulch, rock or sod $149. Window or gutter cleaning $99, paint-ing and staining. Conditions apply. BBB mem-ber. 4.5 Google star rating. Call 403-265-4769. YardBustersLandscaping.com.

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION: Stone patios, rock walls, synthetic lawns, raised beds, decks and fences, lighting. Member of BBB. Licensed. Insured. Seniors’ discount. Call 403-265-4769. YardBustersLandscaping.com.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PAINTING COMPANY - HARDING’S PAINTING: Let us help you love and protect your home. Experienced painting crews available to complete exte-rior and interior painting projects. We’ve been painting homes just like yours in the neighbourhood for over 21 years. Fully insured/WCB. Call us for a free estimate today. 403-254-4726.

HEART FIT CLINIC: Cardiac assessments and treatments not available at your doctor’s office. Taking a cholesterol drug? Have diabetes? Hypertension? Heart surgery? Are you at risk for a first or another emergency room visit? Vital heart tests. ECP and exercise therapy, nutrition and supplements. Call 403-870-4348 or visit HeartFit.ca.

THE GUTTER DOCTOR! Eavestrough repairs, cleaning, and replacements. Fascia, soffit, cladding, roofs, and sid-ing. For over 15 years and 20,000 projects we have done the job right – and it’s always guaranteed! Full liability insurance and WCB. A+ rated BBB member. Calgary’s top award winner! www.gutterdoctor.ca, 403-714-0711.

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PERSONALIZED CLEANING SERVICES LTD.: Starting to spend more time indoors? Let us help make home your favorite place! Licenced, insured and bonded. All sup-plies provided. Customer discount program. Call, text or email Kim today 403-875-6219/info@pcscalgary.com or visit us at www.pcscalgary.com.

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Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and producers are a key driver of the economy and work hard to ensure they can respond to increasing demand for their high-quality, safe products. To assist that work, the federal and provincial governments are partnering to support innovation, growth and sustain-ability in Alberta’s agricultural sector.

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial agreement that focuses on increasing trade, expanding markets and supporting innovative and sustainable growth in the sector while creating jobs and strengthening the middle class. Over the next five years $406 million will be invested to support strategic programs and activities under the Partnership. The Partnership in-cludes federal, provincial and territorial cost-shared stra-tegic initiatives to ensure programs are tailored to meet regional needs.

This agreement marks our commitment to the future of Alberta’s diverse agricultural sector. Agriculture is the cornerstone of our province’s economy and our largest sustainable industry. The investments made through this program will expand the capacity and efficiency of the sec-tor, creating more jobs for Albertans and increasing our ca-pacity to export our agri-food products to the world. The strategic direction of this agreement has been the focus of numerous roundtable meetings with Alberta farmers, ranchers and representatives from the diverse agri-food and agri-processing sectors over the last few months.

Irrigation, farm water, and stewardship programming launches in early April. Additional programs supporting Alberta’s agricultural sector will be launched in the com-ing weeks. Programs and activities will focus on growing trade and expanding markets, innovative and sustainable growth of the sector, supporting diversity and a dynamic, evolving sector, as well as cost-shared strategic initiatives. The Partnership includes a complete and effective suite of business risk-management programs to help farmers man-age risks that threaten the viability of their farm.

I’d like to express my gratitude and thanks to those that produce our food. Through thick and thin you remain strong and resilient. You are the stewards of some of Alber-ta’s most iconic landscapes and inspire us all with your hard work and determination. On behalf of the constituents of Banff-Cochrane, thank you for everything that you do.

MLA for Banff-CochraneCameron Westhead102, 721 Main Street,PO Box 8650 Canmore, AB T1W 0B9403.609.4509banff.cochrane@assembly.ab.ca

Meaning: to keep something quiet, to keep something secret, to remain silent.

Though the oldest known use of the idiom occurred in 1704, the word mum was in use long before that time. The word mum to mean silent is related to the word mummer, which is a type of entertainment from Medieval times. Mummers performed dances, games or plays in silence. In Philadelphia, the tradition is kept alive in the Mummers Parade that is performed yearly on New Year’s Day.

Mum’s the word.

Peanuts, the bane of the kindergarten classroom, can be even more dan-gerous than you may think. They’re an ingredient in dynamite! Here’s how it works: they contain an oil that is used in the process of making glycerol. Glycerol is one of the main ingredients in nitroglycerin and nitroglycerin is the main part of dynamite.

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