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IMPORTANT NUMBERS CONTENTS
ALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250
AHS Addictions Hotline 1-866-332-2322 7 THINGS TO DO ON CANADA DAY
ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403-245-7222
DEER RIDGE COMMUNITY Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 811
8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MESSAGE
ASSOCIATION Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403-266-1234
10 FEDERATION OF CALGARY COMMUNITIES: GOLF
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Deer Ridge
OUR VISION: We will be a safe community
Box 43052
Things to do on Canada Day
with established programs and facilities,
committed volunteers, and we’ll be financially
Calgary, Alberta T2J 7A7
Community Visit our website at www.deerridgeca.com
stable.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the quality of
Association
life in Deer Ridge for today and the future by
If you have any questions or concerns, please There are many things you can do to Celebrate Canada Day in or around Calgary! Below some events and
establishing and fulfilling the common goals,
contact us at DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com needs and interests of our community. other information. Details of all the events (in Calgary) are available at the City of Calgary website.
Board of Directors & Community Contacts
EXECUTIVE
President Dawn Wallace 403 606 7331
Director at Large
Director at Large
Luz Jaimes
Adolpho Scollo
Canada Day Banff
The Town of Banff is the perfect place to celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1. Fantastic family-friendly
1st Vice President Karen Stevenson 403 278 3353 COMMUNITY COORDINATORS
events run throughout the day, including their famous parade down Banff Avenue. The full-day celebra-
2nd Vice President Alana Somers 403 466 8100 Movie in the Park Coordinator Alana Somers 403 466 8100 tions are capped off with a spectacular evening show at Central Park.
Treasurer Kim Waytowich Casino Coordinator Bob Hall 403 278 6817
Celebrations Around Calgary
Secretary Barb Chapin 403 285 9482 Ice Rink Coordinator Bob Hall 403 278 6817
PAST PRESIDENT Tennis Court Coordinator Larry Lemieux 403 278 2199
Past President Bob Hall 403 278 6817 Trico Representative Karen Stevenson 403 278 3353
Newsletter Advertising Great News Publishing 403 263 3044 (schedule below)
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Director at Large Lanis Anderson Newsletter Coordinator Luz Jaimes Canada Day at Fort Calgary be moved down to Olympic Plaza with musical
WE NEED YOU! CONTACT US TO VOLUNTEER Spend Canada Day on Fort Calgary’s 40+ acres of programming. Entertainment brought to you by
Director at Large Tracey Burch
AND GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY. breathtaking riverfront grounds. Enjoy a variety of Downtown Calgary. You can view the lineup at
family friendly activities, including: free Fort Cal- www.calgary.ca/csps/recreation/pages/events/
gary scones for the first 1000 guests, live music, canada-day.aspx#/?i=1
kid’s crafts, circus performers, theatre games, a Fort
Calgary artifact tent, the 3rd Annual Bow River Pad- Canada Day at East Village Street Fair
dling Race, and so much more. Some of the activi- Sunday, July 1, 2018, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ties include: 10-1 pm Bow River Paddling Race, 10-4 We are striving to create a stronger brighter setting
pm Kids Activities like Circus Playshop Area featur- for the future of East Village, a place where walking
CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY ing hula hoop workshops, giant bubble station and and biking are desirable, where community is tight
circus performers, Historic NWMP Patrol Camp and knit and strong, by involving the community, its
Library Card Perks You Need to Know About Now more. It’s all part of Ultimate Summer Challenge 2018! Join Band small businesses, clubs and creating a festive space
Your Calgary Public Library card gives you free access Calgary Public Library for over 500 free programs — plus a Kid’s Interactive Drama Games, facilitated by Quest for mingling and conversation. Join us in the East
to books, eBooks, programs, online resources, print- chance at awesome prizes. Register for Ultimate Summer Theatre (ages 3-9). Village where will have vendors, food trucks, music
ing, plus much more! Book free meeting rooms at li- Challenge at calgarylibrary.ca/summer or at any Library. & entertainment and children’s activities. Come join
braries across Calgary, borrow musical instruments at See you at the Library this summer. Canada Day at Stephen Avenue us in Calgary’s newest oldest community. Live music
Memorial Park Library, or participate in monthly book Spotlight on Member Benefits: Borrow a Chromebook
Walk /Olympic Plaza starts at 11 am!
discussion groups. You can also use our E-Library to Sunday, July 1, 2018, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Did you know you can borrow a laptop for the day Canada Day at Studio Bell
read digital magazines and newspapers, download Stephen Avenue Walk will be bustling with patios,
with your Library card? Chromebooks can be bor- Sunday, July 1, 2018, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
free songs, learn another language, take online cours- the summer stage playing and an arts celebration
rowed at 19 locations (every Library except for Rocky
es, and more. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/blogs to learn in full swing. Some of the events’ highlights are: 9
Ridge) and are for in-Library use only. Lending lap- Celebrate Canada’s birthday – and Studio Bell’s sec-
about more amazing Library card perks. a.m. - 5 p.m.: Canadian Artists for the Poor (CAP)
tops is part of the Library’s commitment to provide ond anniversary – on July 1. Families can enjoy in-
is celebrating its 10th year anniversary art walk
Join the Ultimate Summer Challenge access to information and resources in as many ways teractive activities and take pride in Canada’s music
(Heart for Art 2018) along Stephen Avenue. Bring
Kids, families, and teens are invited to visit the Library as our patrons require. Photo ID and a Library card story through exhibitions and live music across mul-
along your family and friends to join us with a fun
this summer for concerts, wandering magicians, explod- are required to borrow a Chromebook. Not a Li- tiple stages including the historic King Eddy. And
filled day of art, music and entertainment. 11 a.m.
ing science experiments, dance classes, splatter painting, brary member? Sign up for your free Library card at best of all, admission is free thanks to the support
- 5 p.m.: Downtown Calgary’s Summer Stage will
family yoga, zine making, a puppy room, gardening, and calgarylibrary.ca/card or visit any Library location. of Bell. ~continued on page 9~
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MESSAGE DRCA MESSAGE
Movie in the Park Deer Ridge Message to Canada Day at Calgary’s Central entertain children and for photo opportunities / Vis-
If you haven’t already… mark your calendars for Sat- ite des mascottes Brisebois et Frogrenouille plusieurs
urday July 21st. Movie in the Park is back this year. It is Community Partners/ Business Library fois au courant de la journée, Francophone multicul-
fun, it allows you to connect to your community and it Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
is free! Come out with your blanket and lawn chair to Owners: tural music will play in the background all day / de
la musique d’ambiance francophone multiculturelle
enjoy an afternoon of fun. As a place where the nation’s stories are discovered,
The Deer Ridge Community Association exists to make shared and celebrated, the Calgary Public Library toute la journée.
We are also looking for volunteers that day, so if you are life better in our neighbourhood. Run by a dedicated invites everyone to drop by the Central Library on
available call Alana at 403.466.8100 to get involved. Re-
Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park,
team of volunteers, we operate and maintain the com- Canada Day. We have lots of family-friendly activities
member! It’s been proven that volunteering is good for Prince’s Island Park – Powwow &
munity ice rinks, tennis courts, gardens, host social planned including storytimes, a Canada-themed
your health. Indigenous Showcase
events, and fund-raise to support facilities and pro- selfie station, arts and crafts activities, a scavenger Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
grams. We also work to help promote and support local hunt and giant chess and jenga games.
Annual General Meeting businesses, such as yours, in the area. So many events here that it’s impossible to get them
Thank you who all that participated in the 2018 AGM Canada Day at Chinatown all!!! There will be music and dancers on the main
There are a variety of ways we can work together to sup-
which took place June 19th at Trico. Thank you to all the Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. stage, children’s tent area with arts and crafts and
port the community, including:
volunteers for the work done this year and people in the Metis entertainment, an artisar market and so much
• Movie in Yellow Slide Park – donations of promotional Join the all-day celebrations in Chinatown with ac-
community that participated in the different events. more!
giveaways to promote your business; tivities such as karaoke, Chinese buskers and face
painting. Take part in Sien Lok Society’s 50th anni- Canada Day Military Showcase
Queensland/Diamond Cove/Deer • Movie in Yellow Slide Park – cash donations in support
versary and participate in 50 Reasons to visit China- Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
of food, entertainment (face painting, bouncy castles)
Ridge “Dump Your Junk” or equipment (screen, movie) at the event;
town. There will be Ping Pong, Badminton, Karaoke
for Charity, Face Painters and much more! Enjoy military displays and educational activities for
Clean-up Day • Movie in Yellow Slide Park – individual business booth all the family. Adults and kids alike can interact with
Another successful clean-up day!! Lots of people came set up at the event; Canada Day at Eau Claire Market the engineering displays, learn more about Canada’s
to join us on June 24th in the Queensland Community Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. military history, touch and explore military equip-
• Offering discounts on regular priced items in your
Center. We hope all of your homes are now “junk free”! ment and meet Canadian Armed Forces members.
store for community residents presenting their com- Canada Day in Eau Claire Plaza is an annual celebra-
Thanks again to the City of Calgary for bringing the gar-
bage trucks and to the volunteers in the communities of munity association membership card; tion of multiculturalism in Calgary. Eau Claire in part- In Partnership with 41 Canadian Brigade Group,
Queensland and Diamond Cove that planned and par- • A one time “Business of the Month” full page feature nership with the City of Calgary will host an artisan HMCS Tecumseh, the Canadian Cadet Organizations
ticipated in the activity. (free of charge) in Deer Ridge Journal community market, food trucks, music and dance performances. and The Military Museum of Calgary.
newsletter delivered to over 1500 Deer Ridge residents; There is an array of things to see and do, and it’s free.
Another brand-new park in your • Sponsor a Deer Ridge Community Garden plot; Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park,
At Riverfront Avenue between 1st street and McLeod
Trail SE.
Community! • Volunteer your time at events or casino fundraising; Célébration Franco-Albertaine
Canada Day at Calgary Chinese
Did you know that Shady Park is being re-build? Just like and Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Yellowslide Park a few years ago, Shady Park is getting Cultural Centre
• Acknowledgement of your community support at Join us for a Franco-Albertan Celebration on Cana-
a major face lift for the enjoyment of kids around the Sunday, July 1, 2018, 12 – 7 p.m.
events, in the newsletter and on our website (www. da Day. Joignez-vous à nous pour une Célébration
neighborhood. We need some volunteers to help with DeerRidgeCA.com). Franco-Albertaine à l’occasion de la fête du Canada. Canada Day is a Canadian National festival which is
construction so please send us an email (or raise your
hand!!) to participate. This is a great outdoors activity If you feel any of these opportunities would benefit Présented / Présentée par L’Association Canadienne- commended as ‘Canada’s birthday’. Every year Cal-
that will benefit the community and a nice way to meet your company or organization or you have promotional Française de l’Alberta, régionale de Calgary; Le Cen- gary Chinese Cultural Centre host an event to cele-
your neighbors. We are targeting mid-September to items or giveaways you would like to contribute, please tre d’appui familial (SPEFSA-CRF) et Le Portail de brate this special day. During the event, Centre hosts
mid-October. contact us to discuss your level of involvement. l’immigrant Association (PIA). Some of the events in- diverse theme-based activities and programs for the
clude: Carnival and interactive games all day / Jeux public. The event is consists of market fair and perfor-
The Deer Ridge Community Association would like
Membership Drive begins in to thank local businesses for their past support and
interactifs et Jeux Carnaval toute la journée, Wheel
of fortune at Francophonie Calgary small promo
mance, it allows participants to enjoy delicious food
and audiovisual feast that are from different cultural
August! commitment in the Deer Ridge Community. If you
have any questions, concerns or comments, please
tent / Roue de la fortune dans la petite tente Fran- backgrounds.
Heads up to renew your membership! Your fees go to- cophonie-Calgary, Mascots Brisebois and Frogre-
contact us at your convenience. nouille will come out several times during the day to
wards all of the activities mentioned above. It’s really ~continued on page 12~
worth it!
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SAFE & SOUND DOLLARS & SENSE
Backyard Play Safety
With summer approaching, Emergency Medical Serv-
ices (EMS) would like to encourage parents and caregiv-
What the New
ers to ensure their backyard play areas are made safe
for children. Although direct supervision is the best Mortgage Rules Mean
for Homebuyers and
method to reduce the chance of injury, ensure your play
equipment in your yard is in good repair and is suitable
for the age and skill of the children using it. Check play
equipment often; replace or repair any worn or broken
parts. Set up play equipment over top a nine-inch layer Homeowners
of shock-absorbing material, which extends six feet out
in all directions from the play area.
Are you shopping for a new home or looking to renew backed by mortgage insurance. In the end, they could
Water Hazards or refinance your mortgage this year? The Canadian get their dream home but at a higher interest rate and
• Drowning contributes to unintentional injury-related government brought in new rules on mortgage lending more risk.
death among children ages one to four; in January, and there are some things you need to know.
• Children can drown in just a few centimetres of water if Mortgage renewals
What has changed? Homeowners who need to renew their mortgage this
Golf with Us! it covers their mouth and nose;
• Ensure all backyard swimming pools are fenced. The The new rules are designed to protect Canadians from year will not have to take the stress test if they stay with
Help support your community by joining us at our 6th fence must be at least 1.8 metres(*) taking on bigger mortgages than they can afford in their current lender. But they may not be able to switch
Annual • high and have a self-latching, self-closing, lockable a time of historically low interest rates. They require to a better rate if they aren’t able to pass the test with a
gate. homebuyers to meet a new minimum qualifying rate, different financial institution.
Chip in Fore Communities Golf Tournament on Friday, or “stress test,” for insured mortgages. The test tries to
August 24 at the Canal at Delacour Golf Course. The Mortgage refinancing
Lawn and Garden Tools predict whether borrowers can keep up with mortgage
event welcomes over 100 community minded people Homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage (to
• Keep young children away from outdoor power equip- payments, at their current salary levels, if interest rates
(like you!) for a stress-free day of networking and fun. pay for renovations, for example) will have to qualify for
ment; were to rise. the new loan at the benchmark rate or their current con-
The day features lunch, a fun round of golf, dinner, and • Serious burns may result from touching hot engine The new qualifying rate is the Bank of Canada’s five-year tractual mortgage rate plus 2.0%, whichever is greater. If
unique challenges not all related to your score. We also surfaces; benchmark (currently 5.14%). Borrowers who are able they’re already close to their borrowing limit, they may
encourage you to dress up and let loose for our Fantas- • Ensure that all sharp tools, fuel, chemicals, and other to make a down payment of 20% or less must qualify have to settle for a smaller loan.
tic Foursome team photo challenge, where everyone hazardous substances are stored in a secure, locked at this rate, subject to final approval by their mortgage
area. A simple latch may not be sufficient. This is just a simple overview of the recent changes
votes for their favourites. With a one in three chance of lender. Borrowers who can put down 20% or more must to the mortgage lending rules. For more information
winning something, you don’t want to miss it! Insect Bites and Stings qualify at 5.14% or the lender’s contract rate plus 2.0%, about mortgages in Canada, see the Government of
• Minimize the risk of attracting insects by not wearing whichever is greater.
By signing up to play, you’ll not only have a blast, but Canada website.
you’ll also help us support over 225 grassroots organiza- strong perfumes or scented lotions; What does this mean for Canadians who want to get,
• Avoid wearing brightly coloured clothing outdoors; References:
tions – including the 151 community associations mak- renew or refinance a mortgage this year?
• Consider destroying or Alini, Erica. (2017, December 10). New mortgage rules 2018:
ing a difference in your backyard. Draws will take place A practical guide. Global News. Retrieved from https://
for those who sign up their friends. Some of last year’s • relocating hives and nests situated near your home; First-time homebuying
globalnews.ca/news/3897942/new-mortgage-rules-2018-
prizes included Calgary Stampeders tickets, brewery • To avoid injury through inadvertently stepping on a No doubt, the new rules will have the biggest impact on canada-guide/
tours and tastings, tickets to the Shaw Charity Classic, stinging insect always wear footwear outdoors; people who are house hunting for the first time in 2018.
• If your child has received an ‘EpiPen, Junior’ prescrip- They’ll be facing a 20% decrease in affordability. To pass Cain, Patrick. (2016, October 18). Failed the mortgage stress
and much more! test? Alternative lenders await — at a price. Global News.
tion from your physician (for anaphylactic reactions the stress test, they may have to set their sights on a less
Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/3010224/failed-
No matter your skills, we can’t wait to see you on the only) ensure they understand when and how to use it; expensive home. Or they may need to save up for a big-
the-mortgage-stress-test-alternative-lenders-await-at-a-price/
course. • If your child experiences a severe reaction to an insect ger down payment.
sting, or other environmental cause, seek medical at- Cazzin, Julie. (2017, October 17). What the new mortgage rules
Visit calgarycommunities.com to learn more and First-time buyers who aren’t able to pass the stress test
tention, or call 9-1-1. mean for homebuyers. MoneySense. Retrieved from http://
register today! could also apply for a mortgage with a secondary lender www.moneysense.ca/news/what-the-new-mortgage-rules-
(*Alberta Building Code) who doesn’t come under the rules because they’re not mean-for-homebuyers-in-2018/
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YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
Canada Day Concert
Sunday, July 1, 2018, 6:30 – 11:05 p.m.
The City of Calgary presents an evening of Deer Ridge Community Association
entertainment kicking off with a family fun ac- Membership Request / Renewal
tivity called ‘One City, One Voice’, a three-part Form
harmony amateur choir performance open to all
citizens. This will be led and performed by some
well-known artists, stay tuned for further details.
The feature concert performances will start with
Shred Kelly followed by Alex Cuba and head-
lined by Corb Lund. The cap off the festivities Thank-you in advance for your support!
there will be a 15-minute fireworks show off the Membership fee $15.00
Centre Street Bridge to iconic, award winning
Canadian music. Online membership payment available at DeerRidgeCA.com
Schedule of performances:
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.:‘One City, One Voice’with Surprise
Fire Pit Regulations Help Create
Name:
Performers
Good Neighbour Relationships 8 – 8:45 p.m.: Shred Kelly
9 – 9:45 p.m.: Alex Cuba Additional Family Members:
When you ask Calgarians what they love about this city, 10 – 11 p.m.: Corb Lund
the answer is often “the people.” While most of us do our 11:05 – 11:20 p.m.: Fireworks
best to be good neighbours, sometimes we need a little Mailing Address:
This all happens at Riverfront Avenue between 1
guidance to do the right thing. That’s where the Com-
Street and Macleod Trail SE.
munity Standards Bylaw comes in.
Canada Day ENMAX Fireworks
Did you know the Community Standards Bylaw lays out
Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11 – 11:20 p.m.
the requirements for using backyard wood-burning fire
pits? The regulations for fire pits include: Wherever you happen to be at 11 p.m. on Can- Phone Number(s):
• Using a mesh screen or spark guard to reduce the ada Day, if you can see the sky above the Cen-
spread of embers and sparks. tre Street Bridge, you’ll have a wonderful view
• Extinguishing the flame by midnight on weekdays and of this world-class fireworks show. You can en- Email Address(s)*:
1 a.m. on weekends. joy the show from any of the viewing locations
• Restricting the height of the flame to one metre. along the entire Bow River corridor including: * Please note your email address will be added to our electronic mailing list used for
• Building a fire pit within maximum size limits. notifications of upcoming community events and information. We do not share your
• Listing materials that cannot be burned. South Bow River pathway between third street information.
• Ensuring the fire pit is at least two metres from oth- S.W. and first street S.W.
er structures and is not under a tree or overhanging Riverfront Avenue Membership Request & Payment options:
branches. Tom Campbell’s Hill Park
• Ensuring you have a means of extinguishing the fire Nose Hill Park Mail completed form & cheque payable to: Deer Ridge Community Association
Max Bell Centre PO Box 43052, Calgary, AB, T2J 7A7
on hand and that you put it out before leaving it unat-
tended. Please remember to be respectful to the com- Online: DeerRidgeCA.com/Membership
The bylaw includes fines for unsafe fires and burning munity you are visiting, obey parking restric- Two membership cards, printed with last name(s), will be mailed to your household.
prohibited materials, so it pays to understand the bylaw. tions and take your garbage home with you.
Keeping our communities safe and clean is the Deer Ridge Community Association PO Box 43052, Calgary, AB T2J 7A7 | Tel: 403-606-7331 |
For more information, visit calgary.ca/firepits. If you responsibility of all Calgarians. Website: DeerRidgeCA.com | Email: DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com | Facebook: Deer Ridge
have a concern or complaint about fire pits, call 311. Community Association | Twitter: @DeerRidgeCA
D E E R R I D G E I J U LY 2018 13
MLA Calgary - Fish Creek
Councillor, Ward 14
Richard Gotfried
VOLUNTEER FORM
Bay 7, 1215 Lake Sylvan Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada Peter Demong
Yes, I am interested in being a volunteer! T2J 3Z5 403-278-4444 403-278-7875 www.calgary.ca/ward14
calgary.fishcreek@assembly.ab.ca eaward14@calgary.ca or
The continued success of events as well as www.richardgotfried.ca @GotfriedMLA 403-268-1653
maintenance
The continued and
success of improvements
various of facilities
events as well is
as maintenance and improvements of facilities is dependent upon gotfriedmla
dependent upon involvement of Deer Ridge residents. We invite you to join us in the fun!
involvement of Deer Ridge residents. We invite you to join us in the fun!
Wefrom
Please select are the
updating ourand
list below 2016-2017 list of
return by mail, volunteers.
or visit If you are interested,
www.DeerRidgeCA.com and fill outplease fill out
the on-line feedback form. July is here, and so are the dog days of summer! The Howdy!
the form below and return by mail, or visit www.DeerRidgeCA.com and fill it out online.
month is filled with some of my favourite festivals and
Deer Ridge Community Association, PO Box 43052, Calgary, AB T2J 7A7 | Tel: 403-606-7331 events, such as the Calgary Stampede, Dragon Boat Fes- My Ward 14 Communities BBQ has been around for
Join us at the next board meeting to learn more. Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 in
tival, and Folk Fest. As a born and raised Calgarian, I take seven years (almost as many as the number of my col-
Room #8, 7:00pm at the
Email: Trico Centre for Family
DeerRidgeCA@gmail.com Wellness.
| Website: DeerRidgeCA.com
great pride in the globally-recognized Smithbilt Hat. In umns that begin with the word “Howdy”), and I have
Deer RidgeFacebook:
CommunityDeer Ridge Community
Association, Association
PO Box 43052, | Twitter:
Calgary, AB T2J@DeerRidgeCA
7A7 | Tel: 403-606-7331| 1947, the first white hats were produced for the Calgary some important news.
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Stampede and the following year Calgary Stampeder fans
Facebook: Deer Ridge Community Association | Twitter: @DeerRidgeCA For those who are unfamiliar, my barbecue is about
gave them away while attending Grey Cup festivities in
drawing attention to the hard working community as-
Deer Ridge
Community Community
Clean-Up Association, Volunteer
(set-up/take Movie at Activities 2016
Yellow Slide – 2017event
(Summer: Toronto. The tradition of presenting honoured guests
sociations in Ward 14. I gather as many people as I can
down, assist City staff directing people preparation, set-up/take down, food & with a “White Hat” was formalized in 1950 by then Calgary
in one place to meet with their community association
and receiving Clean-Up
Community items, community signage
(June 25, 2017: beverage
Movie service,
at Yellow contact
Slide Park businesses
(July & for Mayor Don MacKay. He had a vision that the “white hat”
and posters) down, assist City staff raffle prizes, community signage and reps. I also gather as much money as I can from spon-
set-up/take Aug: event preparation, set-up/take could symbolize civic spirit and be iconic to Calgary. To-
directing people and receiving items, posters,
down, food bouncy castle
& beverage monitor)
service, contact sors to buy everyone a membership to their local com-
day the legacy continues under Tourism Calgary and is a
Fundraising Casinoand posters)
community signage businesses for raffle prizes, community munity association. We have lots of exhibitors, including
symbol of our Western hospitality and generosity of spirit.
Community
signage Festival (set-up/take down
and posters) displays and information for the departments at the
Fundraising
Family Winter Casino
Skate(January 11th down,
(set-up/take & event tables, community signage and “White Hatting” ceremonies have been conducted for vis-
12th, 2017: money, money,event
money!) Community Festival (June: set-up/take iting dignitaries and celebrities such as Queen Elizabeth II City of Calgary. There is also a free lunch for all those
food and beverage service, posters)
preparation)
down event tables, community signage
and Mickey Mouse, and when you fly through the Calgary who attend!
Family Winter Skate (January: set- and posters)
Community Gardens (building new Airport you are greeted by amazing Calgary brand ambas-
up/take down, food and beverage
Ice Rinks (Nov – March: maintaining Community Gardenspainting,
garden structures, (May-Oct: prepping beds
What is the news then, you ask? Well, for the past sev-
service, event preparation, community sadors wearing the white hat. This Stampede season you en years I have held the barbecue at Southcentre Mall
surface ice) building new
at start of garden
season,structures,
post-harvest activities)
signage and posters) painting, prepping beds at start of will see me wearing my Smithbilt hat with pride. Yahoo! which, due to boundary changes from the last election,
Tennis Courts (May – Oct: maintaining season,
Specialpost-harvest
Projects:activities)
playground rebuilds, is no longer a part of Ward 14. It is no longer appropriate
Ice Rinks (Nov-March: maintaining ice July is also a wonderful time to explore Fish Creek Park.
court surface)
surface) pathway
Special to rinks
Projects: and gardens,. Etc.
playground to hold it there. I have scoured the area to find a suit-
(ongoing: planning, cost estimates, On July 21st the Friends of Fish Creek will host “Creek-
rebuilds, pathway to rinks and able location. It must be one that is as accessible to all of
Tennis Courts
Children’s (May-Oct:
Christmas maintaining
Party (December: coordination
gardens, with The planning,
etc. (ongoing: City, organizing
cost Fest” to educate and entertain at the Bow Valley Ranch.
court preparation)
event surface) volunteers
estimates, construction)
coordination with The City, Did you know that the Friends of Fish Creek hold a speak- the communities within the new boundaries of Ward 14
organizing volunteers, construction) er’s series throughout the year? Did you know that the as possible, and a sufficient size to hold things like fire
Children’s Christmas Party
Volunteer Recognition (Spring: event Association Board Member or “Friends” also offer courses such as birding and nature trucks along with thousands of people.
(December: event preparation) Association Board Member or
planning) Committee Member (various roles to
Committee Member (various roles to photography? Or that they offer wellness programs, such
Volunteer Recognition (Spring: event suit individual’s time available to
suit individual’s time available to Unfortunately, I have had no luck, and there is just no
Membership as meditation and grief healing in a natural setting? The
preparation) Drives (Aug – Oct: volunteer)
volunteer) more time to adequately prepare without a location. I
preparation and delivery of membership Friends of Fish Creek are amazing community partners
regret to inform everyone that the barbecue will not be
Membership Drives (Aug-Oct: door-
forms) Doesn’t
Doesn’t matter
matterto to me. I’llhelp
me. I’ll help
with and help Parks staff in stewarding the amazing resource
to-door delivery of membership forms) with whatever
whatever is needed.
is needed happening this year.
we enjoy in our backyard. For more information on their
programs visit: https://friendsoffishcreek.org/. But that just means more time to plan for next year, and
First Name: _________________________ Last Name: _______________________________
I promise that we will be back, stronger than ever, for
Watch out for me this summer, and know that I welcome
Address: ______________________________________________________________________ the opportunity to chat with constituents of all ages as
2019!
I humbly continue my commitment to you at the doors, Have a fun Stampede week, and please feel free to
Phone: __________________________ Email: ______________________________________
parks and gathering places within our great communities! contact me any time. The best way to do so is by visit-
Ideas or Comments: ing calgary.ca/contactward14.
Save the date for my 3rd Annual Stampede BBQ, Sat-
urday July 7th 11am-2pm at our Bonavista Downs of- -Councillor Peter Demong
fice. Live music from Barter and Cash, carnival games,
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