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MAY 2018

THE OFFICIAL MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I'm feeling sad,I simply attend the Senior Social,And then I don't feel so baaad!

Monday, May 28, 2018 from 12:30 pm – 3:00 at the Montgomery Community Centre

Potluck, FREE light lunch, games!Open for all MCA and AAA members.

Yearly Membership $5!

CONTENTS

5 MONTGOMERY MONDAY MARKET

7 SENIOR SOCIAL

8 PRESIDENT’S CORNER

9 PRODUCT RECALL

11 PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

11 SOUTH SHAGANAPPI AREA STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP

12 STRENGTH IN ABILITIES

13 BRICKS 4 KIDS DAYCAMPS AT MONTGOMERY!

16 MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY GARDEN

16 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: THE HISTORY BEHIND CANADA’S TULIP FESTIVAL

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250

AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322

ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222

Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811

Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234

Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437

Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868

Child Safe Canada 403-202-5900

Distress/Crisis Line 403-266-4357

ENMAX – Power Trouble 403-514-6100

Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414

HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE

Alberta Children’s Hospital 403-955-7211

Foothills Hospital 403-944-1110

Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555

Rockyview General Hospital 403-943-3000

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre 403-955-6200

South Calgary Urgent Care Health Centre 403-943-9300

South Health Campus 403-956-1111

OTHER

Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455

Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000

SeniorConnect 403-266-6200

Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250

Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447

City of Calgary 311

Social Service Info & Referral 211

Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707

Road Conditions – Calgary Weather Information

511

Gamblers Anonymous 1-855-222-5542

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August 13 through October 15 from 3-7 pm weekly

5003 16 Ave NWJoin our newly established Farmer’s

Market each Monday at the Montgomery Community Association. To Apply as a vendor please visit website or contact:

[email protected] More Information:403-247-3116 or visit

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Montgomery Monday Market

FOR ARTS’ SAKE

‘Break a Leg’ in Mayby Aaron Chatha

This May you may be looking for some activities for the kiddies, especially as the school year nears its end. The Calgary International Children’s Festival takes place near the end of the month, with catchy music, explo-sive science and even pyjama parties for kids K – 6. Some of the biggest shows include The Rainbow Fish, the Okee Dokee Brothers and the always entertaining Doktor Kaboom.

In the world of children’s classics, the window is closing the see Theatre Calgary’s stunning musical version of The Secret Garden. Relive the classic children’s book as a young orphan discovers the key to a neglected garden – which itself is the key to her family’s heart.

While the kiddies have their fun during the day, the adults can get their funny bones tickled by the hilari-ous – and often shocking – Jimmy Carr, who performs for one night.

Welcome to the good weather (which definitely took its time to arrive) with the laid-back tunes of Toronzo Can-non. Born and raised in Chicago, Cannon used to drive a bus by day and electrify blues clubs at night. Cannon has become a star in the blues scene for his soulful bal-lads, swinging shuffles and earing blues anthems, which he will bring to the Martha Cohen Theatre.

Finally, in the wake of Montreal, Columbine, Orlando and other tragedies, Downstage theatre takes an in-sightful and biting look at the modern world in Miss Katelyn’s Grade Threes Prepare for the Inevitable. The show was the winner of Best Production at the 2015 Montreal Fringe Festival, as it runs through panic, pre-vention and paranoia in a post-truth world.

May the arts be with you Calgary!

This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts commons is home to six different distinct performance venues.

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Community Centre HallThe the main hall at the community centre is available for rent for large and small functions, from big weddings to simple birthday parties for kids.

Active members of the community association will receive a 10% discount on full rentals.

Rental Rates: Main HallFull rental- $500.00 Damage Deposit $500.00Prime Time hourly Fri-Sun. - $55.00 per hour (5 hours or less)Weekday Mon-Thurs- $35.00 per hour

Board RoomThe boardroom is approx. 14’x22’ in size. Capacity in a meeting-room setting is 25.White board and pull down screen available. Rental rate: $25.00 per hour.

For Further information please visit www.mcapeople.ca, call 403-247-3116, or email [email protected].

Community NewsletterThe Montgomery Messenger is a publication of the Montgomery Community Association and Great News Publishing

Published year round for mail delivery in the middle of every month. Content from the public is welcome and invited. To inquire about submitting content please email [email protected] or phone 403-247-3116.

All advertising inquiries should be directed to Great News Publishing.

Editorial Deadline for content submissions is the first of month, for the following month’s issue. All submissions should be as Word documents, and sent to [email protected]. High quality photos are also welcome.

MCA DIRECTORYExecutive President Marilyn Wannamaker Vice-president Rhonda ZanderTreasurer George McMullen Secretary Ron Aubrey

Staff

Facility Manager JanineMcAuliffeAssistant to the Manager David HoskynCommunity Engagement Coordinator Leaha Owen

DirectorsDirector David BakerDirector Ellen KerkhovenDirector, Planning Chair Janice MackettDirector Rob McLeodDirector Jason SokoloskyDirector Jewel Spangler

Elected RepresentativesCity Councillor Druh Farrell 403-268-2430 MLA Calgary Varsity Stephanie McLean 403-216-5436 MP Len Webber 587-885-1596

Contacts Community Damian Price Liaison Officer [email protected] 403-428-6200

School Board Trustees Public Lisa Davis 403-817-7918Catholic Pamela Rath 403-500-2761

Stay Connected With Montgomery

When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I'm feeling sad,I simply attend the Senior Social,And then I don't feel so baaad!

Monday, May 28, 2018 from 12:30 pm – 3:00 at the Montgomery Community Centre

Potluck, FREE light lunch, games!Open for all MCA and AAA members.

Yearly Membership $5!

Playgroup & Parent- Child Mother Goose!Carya’s Bowmont Families Together is happy to partner with the Montgomery Community Association to offer Tuesday morning playgroup! Parents with

children ages 0-5 are welcome to drop in for a play and a chat with your neighbours in Mont-gomery and friends from Bowness. Playgroup will run every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30. Support the group by buying a community as-sociation membership at the MCA Office.

Parent-Child Mother Goose classes will con-tinue at the MCA teaching songs, rhymes and stories to parents with children ages 0-3. This is a free program for community residents. To register, please contact [email protected] or 403-519-7591. For more information go to caryacalgary.ca/events/

COME & PLAY AT THE MCA...Children's Birthday Party Package $99.95This birthday party package includes two hours in our main hall and we’ll throw in the floor hockey equipment, ping pong tables, preschool equipment . . .

Bring in your own food and refreshments . . . invite as many friends and family as you like!

For one “low” rate.

Some restrictions apply for advanced bookings.

For more information: 403-247-3116, [email protected].


PRESIDENT’S CORNER

The Montgomery Community Casino is scheduled for

Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18, 2018 at Cowboy’s Casino – 421 – 12 Ave SE

Thank you to everyone who is volunteering for this year’s Casino!

Your time and talent are essential to attaining the funding that helps to

keep Montgomery in motion!

Montgomery

Pickle BallMon, Wed, Fri 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & Wed Evenings 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Pickle Ball will potentially be outside at the tennis courts adjacent Shouldice Pool for the

months of JULY and AUGUST

May flowers! Thank goodness that April snowfall is behind us??

I am going to revisit the off-leash area in Shouldice Park as it seems to continue to be a bit of a hot spot.

To be clear, the City identified the pathway in question as a missing link to the existing pathways. Park users noticed activ-ity within the Park, learned of the pathway construction and notified the Community Association. As a Community Associa-tion, we facilitated meetings between park users and the City of Calgary. The park user group was asked to provide represen-tatives to speak on behalf of the group in the meetings. The City has met with representatives from the park at two formal meetings (once with Ward Sutherland and once with Druh Farrell’s team) and I have met with them on other occasions. The City has listened to the group and have altered the plan to meet most of the requests. There is no intention to com-promise the consistent and regular use of that space as it currently exists.

Part of the engagement was a request for the group to have a consistent message. They have not. Some want the pathway for accessibility some want it to remain “natural “. The thing is, this is not considered a natural area. It is an area that is a natural state of weeds and overgrowth.

The City changed the plans to accommodate the requests from the group as best as they could. Specifically, the final plan presented is to separate the bike path from a pedestrian path instead of a multi-use path (a request for the group). The bike lane will be located on the south side of 13th Ave (a request to not have the bike path run close to the river where there would be more chance for accidental contact between dogs and bikes), and to have it following as closely as possible to the current foot worn path. This would minimize the need to remove trees and shrubs in the area closer to 13th (a request from the user group representatives). They will then put a fence along the south of the bike path to minimize accidental inter-actions between dogs and bikes (another request from the park users). There will be a second walking-only path that will go closer to the river. The pathway needs to be paved to meet the City’s accessibility standards. Again, some of the group members thought this would be great with opportunities to invite seniors and families with strollers into the area while oth-ers wanted a more natural cover. Based on City policies for ac-cessibility, it has to be paved. This was one area on which the City was firm.

The space will remain largely as it is now, with lots of opportu-nities for all to enjoy the natural beauty and the access to the river. The City has no plans to restrict or limit access to the area or to monitor it as an unofficial off-leash area. The only trees that will be removed are ones that are already dead or pose a risk of falling.

There is a second, separate request to apply for a formal off-leash area. In speaking with the Shouldice Park manager, they hesitate because it would then be advertised and could be-come very busy, adding to the significant parking issues in the park. They are happy leaving it as a community off-leash area with many of the users coming from outside of the community.

We invited the representative from the user group to our De-cember board meeting where we discussed this. As a Board, we support the City making investments in the community. We unanimously decided not to pursue the official off-leash area.

There are no plans for further development in the area anytime soon. There is a Shouldice Park master plan that was written in May 2005, which identifies the site as a space for 4 baseball diamond quads similar to the one on the other side of 13th. I spoke to the facility manager at the park and there are no plans to do any construction in the dog park area. There may very likely be a need for an updated master plan particularly given the significant flooding that occurred in the area in 2013.

If we applied for an off-leash area, this area may not meet the off-leash checklist requirements; specifically:•It is not in the Parks inventory. This parcel of land is held by

Recreation, not Parks.•It does not fill a gap in service area. In fact, this would be the

fourth off-leash area in the community of Montgomery.•Parking is not adequate.•There is likely concern regarding erosion of the land, specifi-

cally some of the bank area into the river.

If there was a threat to the area, then we could engage with the City; at this time, there is no threat to the use of the area. Having met with the City, we are satisfied to leave the area as an unoffi-cial off-leash area. We have received a petition related to leaving the space as it is or to apply for an official off-leash area. We have reviewed the information and have decided not to pursue it.

Secondly, we have been getting concerns from residents about the increase in parking in the community. We are exploring options related to parking around park spaces (Montalban and George Gell). We are also wanting to support residents who would like to move to permit parking on their block. To this end, we are proposing a couple of ideas: At the community clean-up, there will be a survey to gage interest and if there is enough interest, then we could hold an evening at the Com-munity Centre in June to move this process along. If you are not planning on attending the clean-up but are interested in park-ing on your block, please send me an email and I will follow up.

As always, I appreciate all of your input and suggestions; to-gether, we can keep working to make Montgomery a great place to live, play, and work!

Happy Spring (finally)Marilyn

Groupe Rossignol Canada Inc. Recalls 2017-2018 LOOK Pivot Ski BindingsThis recall involves the heel piece of various LOOK Pivot alpine ski bindings models produced between August 29, 2017 and October 31, 2017. Certain bindings produced during this period with a "V" stamped on the base plate of the heel piece are not subject to this recall. The ski bind-ing models were not made in sizes for children's ski boots.

Production date codes are shown on the bottom of the heel pieces. The number "7" represents the year 2017, and the preceding letter designates the month (August "H", September "I" and October "J").

HAZARD IDENTIFIEDThe heel piece can come loose and cause the boot to separate from the ski, posing a fall or crash hazard to the skier. As of April 11, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents while skiing or injuries in Can-ada or the United States. Approximately 591 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from August to November 2017.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DOConsumers should immediately stop using the affect-ed ski bindings and contact Groupe Rossignol Canada for a free replacement of the heel units.

For more information, consumers may contact Groupe Rossignol Canada Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-800-267-7547 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or by [email protected]. Consum-ers can also visit http://www.look-bindings.com/en-ca for additional information.

Product Recall

THE MODELS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL ARE:

Model Number Model Name SKU

FCFA002 0000TU PIVOT 18 B115 WHITE ICON 3607682037934



FCFA005 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B130 W. ICON 3607682037958



FCFA013 0000TU PIVOT 14 DUAL WTR B115 BLACK 3607682038030

FCFA016 0000TU PIVOT 12 DUAL WTR B95 Y/BK 3607682038078

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SOUTH SHAGANAPPI AREA STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP

The South Shaganappi Area Strategic Planning Group is a group of community representatives and stakehold-ers that meet on a monthly basis to inform and respond to a number of institutional and infrastructure develop-ment projects in the area.

SSASPG was given a presentation by The City of Calgary regarding the Varsity Multi-Services Redevelopment Project. The site of this project is the City owned land to the north of the Varsity Fire Station on the corner of 32 Avenue and 37 Street NW. The existing fire hall is 46 years old and not meeting current needs. It is antici-pated that the need will increase 80% over the next 25 years. The existing fire hall will remain in operation until construction on the new station is completed. In con-junction with the new station the City is proposing 48 units of low income housing on the site ranging from one to three bedrooms.

The construction of the Calgary Cancer Project remains on track. Piling installation is complete. Shoring and ex-cavation continues. Four tower cranes, one in each cor-ner of the site, will be installed beginning in late April. Temporary single lane closures may be required to ac-commodate the delivery of the cranes to the site.

Cadillac Fairview reported that the exterior work to the building that was previously occupied by HomeSense is nearing completion. PCL Construction is clearing the site and readying it to hand over to Sak’s Off Fifth May 15, 2018. Landmark Theatres has submitted their devel-opment permit application to the City of Calgary’s Plan-ning & Building Department for approval.

Vecova has issued a Request for Proposal for a prime consultant for its redevelopment. They also announced the re-opening of the Bottle Depot. The depot has un-dergone renovations and now operates in a fully auto-mated state.

Rhonda ZanderPlanning Committee Member

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 5003 – 16 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T3B0N2

VOICE 403 247-3116 FAX 403 247-3150 WEBSITE: www.mcapeople.ca EMAIL: [email protected]

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY GARDEN REGISTRATION FORM

NAME________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________________

MCA MEMBERSHIP#__________ FAMILY_____ SENIOR_____ ASSOCIATE_____

LAND LINE PHONE_________________ CELLULAR PHONE________________

EMAIL______________________________

ARE YOU OVER 18 YEARS OLD? YES_____ NO_____ (Parental consent required for those under 18)

WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF GARDENING EXPERIENCE? (Circle One)

JUST BEGINNING A FEW YEARS’ EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCED

WHAT TYPE OF GARDENING WORK ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN? For example: Design and Planning, Planting, Nurturing, Weeding, Watering, Informal Teaching, Communicating, Fundraising, Event Coordination, Record Keeping, Construction___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS OR INTERESTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO THE GARDEN? For example: Weed/Plant Identification, Composting, Propogation, Growing Fruit/Vegitables/Flowers, Photography, Cooking/Recipes For Fresh Food, Construction/Carpentry, Anything You Can Think Of…___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OPERATING A ROTOTILLER? YES NO (Circle One)

DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A PICKUP TRUCK OR OTHER RELATED GARDEN EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES? YES NO (Circle One)

WHY DO YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE GARDEN? WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE GARDEN GUIDELINES.

SIGNATURE(S)_______________________________________ DATE_________________________________(All Family Members Should Sign)

____________________________________________________ DATE_________________________________

____________________________________________________ DATE_________________________________

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

New PermitsThe Planning Committee reviewed a number of applica-tions over the last month. There are as follows:

•DP2018-0994 New single detached residence and ga-rage at 4603 Monterey Av NW•DP2018-0744 New: Retail and Consumer Service, Child

Care Service (60 children) at 4623 Bowness Road NW•SB2018-0096 Subdivision of lot at 2327 48 Street NW•DP2018-1118 Change of Use: Retail and Consumer Ser-

vice at #260-4525 Monterey Av NW•DP2017-5653 New Utility Building at 4075 Bowness

Road NW•DP2017-4494 Notification of Decision for Approval at

4719 23Av NW

Other Items:The former HomeSense/Staples building at Market Mall is undergoing some renovations. The Planning Commit-tee has not seen any of the DPs for these projects.

The South Shaganappi project has reached the end of the Concept Design stage.

The Main Streets initiative for Bowness Road through Montgomery has gone through a Visioning process and public open house.

The Main Streets initiative for 16th Avenue is ramping up and the City has just recently retained Sturgess Ar-chitecture as their consultant.

Janice MackettPlanning Committee Chair


Strength in AbilitiesWho are you running for?

Race with Vecova to raise funds for our programs and services for persons with disabilities. Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of persons with

disabilities and their support networks by honouring an everyday hero!

This accessible race is open to persons of all ages and abilities.

Sunday, June 24, 2018at Edworthy Park/ Bow River Pathway

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.

Race start times:10K Run: 9:00 a.m. | 5K Run: 9:15 a.m. | 2K Run: 9:30 a.m.

Register at vecova.ca/get-involved/Questions? Direct all emails to [email protected]

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary AB

vecova.ca | (403) 284-1121










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MONTGOMERY

Community Garden Book Sale

ONGOING, IN THE MCA LOBBY$1.00 - soft cover$2.00 - hard cover

Donations greatly appreciated!All proceeds of this book sale will support the 2018

Community Garden planting season.

Please support our garden by dropping a Loonie or two in the space provided.Thank you for your support!










vecova.ca | (403) 284-1121

The MCA Running Group starts up Sunday, April 21 and will conclude with the Vecova Strength in Abilities run on June 24! Call the community centre office at 403 247-3116 for more details on the MCA Running Group.










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Have Your Say on Front-of-Package

Food Labelling!

Health Canada is consulting Canadians on a proposed nutrition symbol for the front of food

packaging to help quickly and easily identify foods that are high in sugars, sodium, or saturated fats.

Which do you find most helpful? Have your say at:

https://www.healthyeatingconsultations.ca/ front-of-package

BRICKS 4 KIDS DAYCAMPS

at Montgomery!Lego and Robotics building camps for kids ages 5-12

Call 403 457-5530 to register!July 16-20

9:00 AM – NOONMontgomery Community Association

5003 – 16 Avenue NW

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2 pgs 06 Photo Contest Entry Form and Photo Release Waiver

Bowmont Natural Environment Park 18th Annual Photo Contest Entry Form

The Bowmont Natural Environment Park Committee is looking for your best shots taken in Bowmont Natural Environment Park. Photos will be judged by experienced photographers. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Scenic Views: Scenic landscape views of the park

Flora: Trees, shrubs, grasses or flowers Wildlife: Animals in the Park (not including domestic animals)

Environmental Issues: Damage within the park (excluding private property) Park Users: People enjoying the park (submit their permission using the consent form)

Best of Show: Best photo in the show and Best photo in the show by a first-time entrant

Contest Rules

1. Contest is open to all amateur photographers. All photos must be taken within Bowmont Natural Environment Park between January 1, 2018 and October 5, 2018.

2. Entry deadline is October 12, 2018.

3. Photos submitted MUST be accompanied by the contest Photo Release Waiver or will be disqualified.

4. Some restrictions regarding prizes may apply. 5. Only two entries per each category may be submitted.

6. Submissions must be good quality 4” x 6” prints (no slides) with entry form attached. Please do not write on the back of your photos.

7. Please email a digital version if available of photos (JPEG file) to [email protected] prior to entry deadline.

8. Photos submitted will not be returned to the entrant. They will remain with the committee for reproduction and use as per the Photo Release Waiver form.

How to Submit Your Entries

1. Attach one entry form to each photograph you submit with the following information:

Your name

Address: City: Province: Postal code:

Email: Phone: I have read and followed the Contest Rules (signature):

Indicate category: □ Scenic Views □ Flora □ Wildlife □ Environmental Issues □ Park Users

2. Give your photograph a Title: 3. Attach the completed Photo Release Waiver

4. Attach a Consent Form (for Park User category only) 5. Submit your entries at Bowness, Montgomery, Silver Springs or Varsity Community Centre offices

Additional entry forms and the contest Photo Release Waiver are available at the following Community Centre Offices: Bowness, Montgomery, Silver Springs and Varsity; or by e-mail request to [email protected] and pdf format form and release waiver will be forwarded to your e-mail address.

For more information, contact Community Volunteer:

Linda Knight: (403) 288-5496 | [email protected]

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Montgomery Community GardenInterested in growing local food? in learning how to gar-den? in getting to know more people in Montgomery?

Montgomery has one of the few communal community gardens in Calgary. This means that instead of boxes as-signed to individuals or a family that we work one big plot together and share the harvest. Together we plan what to plant, plant together, tend to it together and then share in the harvest. This is a great way to share the workload but results in a larger variety of food to take home too. There is flexibility as we have people that like to come each day to do a little work and others who may only be able to make it for a longer work ses-sion once every couple of weeks. Many hands make for light work and we communicate with the whole group to initiate work-bees. There is also the ability to connect with a buddy to help you learn the ropes of gardening if this is new to you.

Our great location off 48th Street, is big and sunny, and has a park adjacent to it.

If interested, the cost is $20 per family to join as well as the cost of an MCA membership, if you don’t have one already. It is a great price for organic potatoes, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, kale, raspberries, etc. grown down the street.

If you are interested, please reach out by email to [email protected]

The History Behind Canada’s Tulip FestivalBy Rosemary Gell

It is a well-known fact that Canada and the Netherlands share a special bond that dates back to the Second World War. What is, perhaps, a little less well-known is why. During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II, the Dutch Royal family took refuge in Otta-wa. One of the most notable events of their stay was the birth of Princess Margriet at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1943. To ensure the new princess’s Dutch citizenship, her hospital room was temporarily declared Dutch soil.

During 1944 and 1945, the Canadian Army played a major part in liberating the Netherlands, which they did through battles at Scheldt and the liberation of Arnhem. In May 1945, the German general Blaskowitz surrendered to the Canadian General, Charles Foulkes, officially ending the war in the Netherlands.

Towards the end of the war, many people in the Nether-lands were starving. Winston Churchill’s letter to Roos-evelt dated April 10, 1945 stated that, “The plight of the civil population in occupied Holland is desperate. Between two and three million people are facing starvation. We believe large numbers are dying daily.” To help these starving people, the Royal Canadian Air Force coordi-nated airdrops of food into densely populated areas such as Randstad. In appreciation of these efforts, the Dutch people have donated thousands of tulip bulbs to Ottawa since 1945 onwards.

For those of us who have lived in Ottawa, we are well aware of this part of Canada’s history. Every year in May Ottawa holds their “Tulip Festival” where the Dutch con-tribution of tulips is complemented with well over one million more tulips that are on display throughout Ot-tawa. Tulips of every colour of the rainbow and every shape and size can be seen. It is one of Canada’s best outdoor events that every Canadian should experience and remains today an important reminder of a special friendship long shared by our two nations.

RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES

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RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been hap-pily serving the Montgomery area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! In-stalled with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

CERTIFIED MASTER ELECTRICIAN: Terry Raabis, RME/CME, CQT - Big Sky Ventures. Call: 587-228-9371, or e-mail: [email protected]. Home renos re-wiring, trouble-shooting, tune-ups, hot tub installs, fire alarms, smoke and CO2 detectors, breaker panel upgrades and much more! Fully licensed and insured, seniors’ discount, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 24-hour emergency service.

LANDSCAPING & YARD CARE: Weekly mowing $36, power-rake $130, aeration $75, mulch, rock or sod $149. Window or gutter cleaning $99, painting and staining. Conditions apply. BBB member. 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 to-day. 403-254-4726.

JEFFREY ELECTRIC: Friendly professional electrical ser-vice for your next residential project, large or small. City Qualified Trade, Master Electrician, insured, licensed, certified, bonded. Very competitive rates for quality electrical work. Service panel upgrades from 60 amp to 200 amp. Sub-panels, aluminum rewiring, custom kitch-ens and basements. Free estimates. www.cejelectric.com or call Clayton at 403-970-5441.

For business classified ad rates call Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS

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.

TLC CLEANING: Over 18 years’ experience in the busi-ness! TLC Cleaning is a small and personalized cleaning company. All staff licensed, insured, bonded, and WCB covered for your peace of mind. Excellent rates and ref-erences, environmentally friendly options too. Let us put a little TLC into your home! Free estimates; please call Carol at 403-614-8522.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media-tion 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.

School of Alberta Ballet

2018-2019 RECREATIONAL AND INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS

FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!Visit www.schoolofalbertaballet.com to register for our full year programs including our pre-school and adult classes starting fall of 2018. All ages and experience levels welcome.

For more information about registering or finding the right program for you contact us at [email protected] or 403-245-2274 ext 722

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8:30am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 4:30pm

8:30am - 4:30pm 8:30am - 4:30pm

8:30am - 4:30pm

FREE guided cemetery tours May 27 to October 28, 2018 Mounties and ministers, cowboys and cooks, prohibitionists and politicians! Join our volunteer guides for a walk through time to learn about the people and events that shaped Calgary.

Burnsland Cemetery • Fourth Sunday of the month • 10am – 11:30am • Meet at Galloway House near the

Union Cemetery gate at Spiller Rd. S.E. and Cemetery Rd. S.E.

*Special tours* • Canada Day: Union Cemetery o Sunday, July 1 (10am - 11:30am)

• Remembrance Day: Burnsland Cemetery o Sunday, November 11 (2pm - 3:30pm)

St. Mary’s Pioneer Cemetery • Second Sunday of the month • 10am – 11:30am • Meet inside the St. Mary’s

Cemetery main gate at Erlton St. S.W. and 32nd Ave. S.W.

Union Cemetery • Every Sunday @ 2pm – 3:30 pm • Meet at Galloway House near the


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Note: Cemetery tours are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and are best suited for ages nine and up. Pets are not permitted. Contact 311 for tour cancellation updates.

Visit calgary.ca/cemeteries for more information.

Tours will run weather permitting.

FREE guided cemetery tours May 27 to October 28, 2018 Mounties and ministers, cowboys and cooks, prohibitionists and politicians! Join our volunteer guides for a walk through time to learn about the people and events that shaped Calgary.

Burnsland Cemetery • Fourth Sunday of the month • 10am – 11:30am • Meet at Galloway House near the


*Special tours* • Canada Day: Union Cemetery o Sunday, July 1 (10am - 11:30am)

• Remembrance Day: Burnsland Cemetery o Sunday, November 11 (2pm - 3:30pm)

St. Mary’s Pioneer Cemetery • Second Sunday of the month • 10am – 11:30am • Meet inside the St. Mary’s

Cemetery main gate at Erlton St. S.W. and 32nd Ave. S.W.

Union Cemetery • Every Sunday @ 2pm – 3:30 pm • Meet at Galloway House near the


•

Note: Cemetery tours are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and are best suited for ages nine and up. Pets are not permitted. Contact 311 for tour cancellation updates.

Visit calgary.ca/cemeteries for more information.

Tours will run weather permitting.

18 M AY 2018 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies

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