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FALL 2020 Connecting the Northeast Calgary Communities of SADDLE RIDGE • TARADALE • MARTINDALE ENTER THE Lotus Link Giveaway! Saddle Ridge Crime Prevention Tips Taradale Playgrounds & Parks Martindale Board Elections
FALL 2020
Connecting the Northeast Calgary Communities Did you know?
of Saddle Ridge, Martindale, and Taradale.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SADDLE RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the President
Carts Damaged by June Hailstorm
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LOTUS LINK is
Do you know what your Community Association 13
does for your Community?
Community Crime Prevention Tips 14
TARADALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the Directors 16
Playgrounds & Park Areas 17
Safety & Concerns 17 Lotus Link archives are stored on the
Fall in the Garden 18 Genesis Centre's website, on it's
Taradale’s Little Free Library 19 "community" tab.
Celebrating Alberta Culture Days 20
Link: www.genesis-centre.ca/about.php
MARTINDALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Message from the President 22
2020 MCA Board Elections 24
Have you heard of ActiveCITY? 26
GENESIS CENTRE
Legends Basketball League 6
Lotus Link & Sing Tao Property Guide 8
Fall 2020 & Winter 2021 Programs 30
Active Living Program Providers 31 Lotus Link is published 4 times per year by the Genesis
Centre. To submit stories and photos contact your
Community Association Board or email the Lotus Link
editor at jardiel@genesis-centre.ca.
Interested in advertising in future issues of the Lotus Link?
Contact the editor at jardiel@genesis-centre.ca.
For hours of operation visit
calgarylibrary.ca
Genesis Centre (403) 590-2833
YMCA (403) 237-2393
Calgary Public Library (403) 260-2600
1000 Voices (403) 930-3370
For hours of operation visit Genesis Medical Clinic (403) 475-2500
ymcacalgary.org Genesis Physiotherapy (403) 453-2420
Jugo Juice (587) 351-0957
Pre-Kindergarten Office (403) 992-2404
GENESIS CENTRE
For hours of operation visit
#10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE
aspenfamily.org/
Calgary, AB T3J 0C9
programs/1000-voices
info@genesis-centre.ca
www.genesis-centre.ca
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GENESIS CENTRE
Legends Basketball League
Junior Tournament
August 30th usually signifies the start of the new and barely 50 players. A little over a year later
school year and excitement with school sports. they are entering their 4th season with 10 teams
With COVID-19 limiting the summer experience and a hundred players with over 60 players on
for individuals across Alberta, coupled with the the waiting list. With such exponential growth,
uncertainty of schools’ abilities to hold a regular Legends Basketball now plans on moving into
athletic year, questions around the accessibility the realm of youth sports as their team includes
of sports and recreation programs like basketball talented athletic directors, physical educators and
leagues began to take place. community leaders who have one goal of providing
the best quality basketball and programming at
Legends Basketball ensured that children wishing the most affordable costs to the community.
to have one experience in organized sports
were able to do so by hosting a U17 half-court “As a teacher and athletic director for six years,
tournament. With a cohort of less than 50 and in and basketball coach for over ten years, it hurts
keeping compliant with Alberta Health Services, to see so many programs, clubs and organizations
Legends Basketball worked diligently with the take so much money from children and parents
Genesis Centre facility to ensure all the players for sports. Given the current financial challenges
who attended received an exciting experience many parents are facing and the global pandemic,
in organized basketball. it is now the time more than ever to make sports
more accessible and affordable to kids. I want
Although many question marks remain around as many kids to be able to enjoy an amazing
many organizations, programs and clubs in the experience in basketball without having to worry
city, the Legends Basketball team is offering about the hefty costs. I would encourage parents
a strong commitment to the community and and families to reach out to us as we are always
players interested in wanting to get active looking at getting kids into basketball,” said Ibrahim
and play basketball. What separates Legends Qureshi, the President of Basketball Operations.
Basketball from other programs in the city is
their unwavering commitment to the sport of With the future of basketball facing uncertainty,
basketball and excellence. one thing we know for sure is that Legends
Basketball is definitely up to the task of
Legends Basketball began in June 2019; providing a great experience for students
starting with a men's league, they had five teams in a safe manner.
LBL JR Tournament – Champions LBL JR Tournament – 2nd Place LBL JR Tournament – 3rd Place
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Lotus Link & Sing Tao Property Guide – Fall 2020
Popular Northwest Community
Releases Phase 2
As we welcome the fall season here in Calgary, In Carrington South, getting where you need to
Carrington South is pleased to announce the go is easy. With access to Calgary’s Transit
official launch of Phase 2. The brand-new On Demand service you’ll be connected to the
community located in northwest Calgary made northpointe transit hub in no time. Plus, Stoney
quite an impact with its first phase, offering people Trail is conveniently close by making commuting
with their eye on the northwest a refreshing a breeze regardless of whether you’re headed
new take on city living. Now over 80% sold, into the downtown core for work or out to the
the addition of 91 new lots in Phase 2 gives mountains for a weekend getaway.
buyers the chance to capitalize on a brand-new
selection of lots. Out your door, enjoy walking along tree lined
pathways while you take in scenic vistas offered
That’s not all that’s new either! This October by two storm ponds. Put your feet up with a good
a complete new parade of front-drive garage, book at benches under the pergola, or, get in on
zero lot line showhomes is opening showcasing play time at the centrally located playground.
the latest models from Excel Homes, Trico Homes, In greater Carrington, you can view public art,
and Truman Homes. For the first time, single-family shoot hoops or ride the rails in the skate park.
laned homes are being offered, exclusively by Cozying up inside has it’s benefits too. With space
Excel Homes whom opened their showsuite in for the whole family, spice kitchens, main floor
August. Trico Homes now has eight more coveted bedrooms and loft spaces, you can offer your
pond lots available and is offering three models whole family the luxury of new home living.
from their Hallmark Homes collection. In addition,
Truman Homes, whose townhomes sold out in
record time, are now building a limited selection
of laned duplexes with a showhome expected to
open later this fall. With only a few laned duplexes
by Douglas Homes and Excel Homes remaining,
there’s never been a better time to explore your
options in Carrington South.
If that’s not enough to get your new home taste-buds
tingling, consider what’s all within a ten-minute drive
when you call Carrington South home. Spend your
Saturday’s browsing for fresh local produce at the
Symons Valley Ranch Market, keep the kids moving
at Vivo Recreation Centre or check out Real Deal
Tuesdays at Landmark Cinemas when the movies With countless amenities available at your
are 40% off. Enjoy shopping at Cross Iron Mills leisure, stunning architecture, and enhanced
with over 200 outlet and specialty stores, stock up streetscapes, Carrington South truly is a place
on groceries and goods from Costco, or challenge where families come first. With homes starting
your spouse to a game of badminton at ClearOne. from the $330s, take advantage of low mortgage
During the week you can count on nearby daycares rates and impressive incentives offered by builders
to help watch after your little ones, and rest easy to get your first choice of lot in Phase 2 today!
at night knowing medical and veterinary clinics Visit the showhomes by appointment or learn
are all close to home. more at www.carringtonsouth.com.
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SADDLE RIDGE
Message
DIRECTORY
from the President
Saddle Ridge
Community Association
Well, ladies and gentlemen, here we are finishing the Police Non-Emergency Line: to the police on the non-emergency line:
summer of COVID. I’m hoping that we will eventually get A Resource for Reporting Reckless Behaviour (403) 266-1234. It is anonymous and the police
back to a normal routine. I’m still not comfortable wearing will try to go to them and warn them. It also
a mask, but I do. Life is certainly different. I hope you and On occasion you might notice reckless drivers puts them on the police radar.
your families have kept safe and healthy and now with the Office: in your community. You know the type—
children back at school, your health continues. 27 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE loudly revving their engines and driving well If you are the spouse or parent of someone
Calgary T3J 0C9 over the speed limit on residential roads without driving recklessly, please have a conversation with
Needless to say, the Saddle Ridge board has not met Phone: (403) 590-2833 thought to other vehicles or pedestrians. them about the consequences of their behaviour.
since February and the events we usually promote during
the year didn’t happen. We did meet in September To contact the board please email This is a problem for our community, and I sense – Susan Clark
and I must say it was good to see the board members. president@mysrca.ca is getting worse. The police are aware of the President, SRCA
Everyone has kept healthy and are excite of start the year situation, but they can’t be everywhere at once.
again. The next major event is the annual general meeting Web: If you see someone speeding or driving recklessly,
to be held Wednesday November 25th at 7PM at the www.mysrca.ca try and get their license plate and report them
Genesis Centre.
We’re also looking to fill seats on the board this year.
Board of Directors
MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Do you live in Saddle Ridge?
Executive:
Do you have a vision of how you would like to Susan Clark President
see our Community in the future? Asim Baig Vice President
Pragati Grewal Treasurer
Would you like a say in how the community grows? Judy Brown Secretary
Do you think you can give up 2 – 3 hours a month? Directors:
Raphael Ramos
ON YOUR NEXT SERVICE
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT WITH US
Would you like to work alongside people who have Sukhvinder Malhotra
the same vision and enthusiasm? Ramesh Chevli FAC IAL S
Atiya Ashna • TRADITIONAL • HYDRAFACIAL
Are you 18 or over? Peter Bhullar • FACE MAPPING • OXYGEN FACIAL
Shuvro Das M E D IC AL AE STH ETIC S
Then we need you for the Saddle Ridge Community • L ASER HAIR REMOVAL • MICROSCULPTING
Association! We are looking for residents of our community • TEETH WHITENING PIGMINTATION
to share their knowledge, and skills in several different • BB GLOW • LIP BLUSH
areas such as: Accounting, Website/Facebook • MICROBL ADING • NANO BROWS
Management, Land Development. If you feel you have • MICRONEEDLING
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the right abilities in any of these areas please send your B ODY CONTOU RING
resume to president@mysrca.ca. • COOL SCULPTING • BODY SCULPTING
Being on a community board is not only fulfilling but you @HERA_BEAUT YBAR | W W W. H E R A B E A U T Y B A R . C O M
can be part of keeping our community vibrant!
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SADDLE RIDGE
Carts Damaged Do you know what your
by June Hailstorm Community Association does
for your Community?
Cart lids in your community
may have been damaged
during the June hailstorm. The City of Calgary works closely with your Community Associations may also provide
Here are some answers to community association board and wants to shed support services to residents in need,
frequently asked questions some light on what it is that your community such as snow shovelling for seniors.
you may have about your lid repair. The City of association does for its residents. • Community Associations may offer organized
Calgary thanks you for your patience as we work sport opportunities for children and youth such
hard to complete these repairs. • Many associations also partner with the as baseball, basketball, skating, hockey, soccer,
City of Calgary to offer such programs as ringette as well as many others.
Use a City service: call 311 to submit a service Park ‘n Play and Youth Drop-in programs. • Block Watch, Block Parent and bicycle safety
request for a free repair/replacement of your cart. Their part of the partnership involves a programs are examples of how community
If you have already contacted 311, you do not monetary contribution, use of their indoor associations bring concerned citizens together
need to follow up. space, as well as many hours of volunteer time. to ensure safety in the neighbourhood.
These programs are free to all participants! • Many events are provided throughout the year
Why is there is a delay in repairing the cart lids? • Community Associations represent the which provides families an opportunity to meet
community on regional issues of interest such others in the community and have some fun.
Almost 10,000 carts were damaged during the as major parks, major infrastructure projects Events include Stampede Breakfasts, craft fairs,
hailstorm resulting in mostly cracked lids that will in the area an social issues. skating parties recycling days, community clean
require a lid replacement. Due to this very high • Community Associations are created by ups and many others.
quantity, a special order has been put in with the individuals who want to improve the quality of • The community association makes every effort
manufacturer in Eastern Canada to create more life for themselves and others in the community. to keep track of development and planning
of this custom product. Manufacturing supply • Through bingos, casinos, grants, special events proposals in the areas such as transportation,
chains around the world are also impacted due and community memberships, your community roads, park and playground development and
to the pandemic. association raises funds to provide programs traffic issues. The City of Calgary often consults
What if my cart has other damage that prevents and services as well as construct, operate and with the community association on these issues.
Normally, The City would repair only a few me from using my cart? maintain community facilities. • The community association communicates to the
hundred lids in a year. This lid replacement • Community Associations offer programs directly residents the activities, programs and services
process will take some time as we work through If you have cart(s) that are damaged beyond use, or provide support to other organizations that are happening in the community through
the backlog of 311 service requests and receive including: offering programs such as Scouts. regular social media announcements.
new stock of lids.
• Cracked cart body
If you have already contacted 311 about a • Crushed cart body
lid repair, you do not need to follow up. • Missing or damaged wheels
What should I be doing with my waste on Please call 311 to submit a Service Request for studiogstock / Freepik
pickup day? free repair/replacement of your cart.
Your bin is still usable despite the broken lid. We understand that you may have been already
Continue to use your bin in the interim as you been waiting a number of weeks and we appreciate
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await for a lid repair. We will work through the list your patience for alittle bit longer.
of 311 service requests for lid repairs and it will be
completed over the next number of months. – The City of Calgary
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SADDLE RIDGE
Community Crime Prevention Tips
Most crime in the community are logged by CPS which helps them to monitor
and around your home can be criminal activity and identify emerging concerns.
prevented by good locks, a few • Do not confront anyone. Call 911 for any crime
tools and taking some simple in progress. Make sure you have the location,
precautions. Here are a few tips any description of the individual(s) and the
to make your home more secure license plate of the vehicle if one is involved.
and deter would-be criminals.
Vehicle Theft: A large percentage of motor vehicle
Bottle Pickers: As the weather warms up, crime is committed by opportunists. Here are a
you may notice an increase in individuals such as few ways to reduce the opportunity for theft and
bottle pickers in the community. To deter people protect your possessions from criminals.
from entering your property:
• Do not leave vehicles unlocked and unattended.
• Ensure your gates and sheds are locked. • Do not leave vehicles running with the keys
• Keep your blue bins in your garage or secured in inside if unattended.
your back yard until your scheduled pick-up day. • Remove all items of value and leave nothing
visible that is of value or of perceived value
Holidays: Going on vacation and don’t want to inside the vehicle.
worry about your property?
Protect your Valuables: We all have items that
• Find a friend or neighbour who can pop in every we have worked hard and saved up to purchase.
few days to check everything is ok. We also have items that may not hold cash valuable
• Ask the friend or neighbour to put yours bins but have significant sentimental value to us and it
out on garbage day. can be devastating to have these items stolen.
• Set your lights on a timer so they turn on and
off at different times giving the impression The Calgary Police Service has a large warehouse
someone is still at home. that stores all the property recovered from arrests
FALL
• Ensure your friend or neighbour has your and search warrants but these items cannot be
emergency contact information. returned if the owner cannot be identified.
PRIME TIME PROMO
Know your Neighbour: Getting to know your Here are Suggestions to Help with Identification:
neighbour and looking out for each other goes
a long way to prevent crime in your community. • Record your cell phone’s IMEI number which
is a numerical identifier unique to your phone.
• If you see a neighbour who has left the garage To locate this number dial *#06# on your Book a gym or field house during prime
open or car unlocked, please tell them. handset and note the number that pops up.
• If you feel uncomfortable approaching someone • Record the serial numbers for all of your
time in the fall for a Chance to win $100
on your street call the Calgary Police Service electronic equipment. This can be done on paper Credit Towards a future booking!
non-emergency number at (403) 266-1234. by noting the make, model and serial number or Call 403-930-6184 to book.
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CPS will contact the resident and advise them by photographing the item and the serial number.
to secure their property and provide needed • Photograph jewellery, art and anything of value.
crime prevention advice. • Ensure that the list of items and memory card
• Report all suspicious activity. Police may not arrive with photographs is kept in a safe place such
in time to prevent the specific incident but all calls as a safety deposit box or online.
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TARADALE
Message New Playgrounds & Park Areas!
DIRECTORY
from the Directors
Taradale We heard your requests for more playground Your survey favourites so far:
Community Association and park areas in Taradale. The TCA is excited to
It has been an unusual year to say the least and with move forward with two projects in our area. • 84% multipurpose sports court
so much uncertainty it can be overwhelming. We want • 83% swings and slides
to remind you, it is in difficult times that it is even more We will be working with The City of Calgary, • 78% trees and greenery
important to rely on our friends, family and neighbours. The Parks Foundation And The Ted Harrison Parent • 76% want an inclusive playground
To find FREE City Resources during this difficult time Do you want to volunteer or be a Council to design Parks and Playground areas near • 76% seating
call 211. We want to thank all the charities, organizations board member? We welcome Taradale School and Ted Harrison School. • 73% garbages, mobile washroom, cricket pitch
and individuals who helped feed, shop and care for all to come out and be active in • 65% athletic park
others during this time. We are grateful you are part of our helping us provide more events • 62% Climbing area/ obstacle course
community. Taradale suffered greatly from the hail storms and activities for our community. • 60% gazebo
in June, Khalil Karbani and his Hail Committee have been • 60% basketball court
working tirelessly to get assistance from the government. Phone: RIGHT: New parks and • 49% pathway art
If you are interested in sharing your story please contact (587) 393-4294 playground areas will be • 49% garden area
him at khalilk@shaw.ca. coming to Taradale.
Facebook: Did you miss our survey? Watch for our other
Taradale is a changing community, it was only a facebook.com/taradalecommunity surveys on our Facebook page, coming soon.
few years ago, Taradale was surrounded by farmers association
fields. Today more communities are being added. If you are interested in being a part of these
Currently, The City of Calgary is in talks with the projects, would like to donate or be a sponsor,
developers of Homestead for an overpass into Taradale please contact us:
via 80th Ave. We need the community's input moving Board of Directors
forward, to ensure the quality of life for our residents. Facebook: /taradalecommunityassociation
Executive: Email: terrilittau@hotmail.com
During COVID-19 we saw the need to have more places Harwinder Kang President Phone: 587-393-4294
to spend time with our families in our own community. Terri Littau Vice President
TCA has designated our casino funds to move forward Gurvir Cumo Treasurer
with 2 parks/ playground areas in our community. Rachelle Christopher Secretary
The first site to break ground will be beside Taradale
School. With a proposed completion date of Fall 2021. Directors:
Safety & Concerns – Call 311
Sajjad Ahmad Acting Casino Chair
The second project will be a partnership with Ted Harrison Jane Barton
Parents Association. This is where you come in. As a Community Cleanup Chair
member of the community, we need you. We need your Allan Barton
family, your business, your ideas, ambition and drive to Pankaj (Peter) Kaul TCA has put a request for pedestrian flashing lights at the
make our community better. Please contact us to get Paul Matharu intersection of Taradale Dr. and Taradale Way, beside Ted Harrison
involved. We can't wait to hear from you! Shaukat Hyat School. If you see other safety concerns such as unmarked
Jagdeep Kang crosswalks or speed issues please call 311 to report.
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– Directors, TCA Akhtar Khawaja
Manvir Khaira Taradale is working with The City to address speed issues in
our community. Please slow down, and show your neighbours
consideration by keeping your music down in the community.
Please Note: 311 is no longer accepting calls for Street Lights.
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TARADALE
Fall in the Garden
October typically brings the end of the active Trees, shrubs, and evergreen perennials should Should you still be concerned about water-wise
gardening season. By the middle of the month, be watered until the ground freezes. Fall watering practices in the winter? Yes! Be sure to have
root vegetables should be pulled or well mulched is particularly important for any plants that were downspouts directed towards evergreen trees.
as the ground usually freezes by the end of the added to the yard within the last three years. These trees will take up moisture from melting snow.
month. In Calgary, we can still get lovely days, Sweep or shovel snow onto perennial beds. This
but the nights are frequently below freezing. Evergreen perennials are plants that maintain will help keep them dormant even when chinooks
It's a beautiful time for fall walks and yard work. leaves throughout the winter. These include bring false-spring warm winds. It will also provide
commonly grown Calgary plants: elephant ears a source of moisture when spring does arrive.
There's the last of the leaves to be raked and likely (Bergenia), peachleaf bellflowers (Campanula), Moving the snow to where it can help the garden
a final mow of the lawn to do. Any plants that had Coral bells (Heuchera), and bugleweed (Ajuga). and directing downspouts away from walkways also
mildew, blackspots or other evidence of disease in The leaves of these plants should not be cutback. reduces the need to use salt for ice. If you still have
the past growing season should be trimmed down Plants with leaves that turn yellow or brown ice issues, select a product that indicates that it is
and the plant debris bagged and disposed of in the and dry out, can be cut back in the fall or the ABOVE: The winter months are a good time to remove branches safe for lawns. Products like kitty-litter or zeolite
garbage. Gently scratching at the ground surface spring. If they have interesting seed heads, affected by black knot. will provide traction and are garden friendly.
with a three-tined cultivator around these plants such as sea holly (Eryngium), yarrow (Achillea),
can help expose the source of their trouble to the coneflowers (Echinacea), or stonecrop (Sedum), As winter settles in, look out at the garden and
elements and may help control it. Peonies and leave them standing to provide winter interest black knot affected branches of chokecherry enjoy the view. Review your yard design and start
lilies should be cut back as a preventative and food for birds. and mayday trees. It is very important to remove making plans for next spring. Fall and winter are
measure against botrytis which is a soil-borne these unsightly growths before spring, when the gardening seasons after all!
fungal disease. A tidy yard is nice, going into winter, but it spores become active and readily spread. Be sure
shouldn't be too tidy. Keep a pile of leaves to bag all the affected plant material and place it If you’re looking for more gardening tips or would
and twigs tucked in a corner or under a tree. in the garbage. Black knot crusts don't need to like to learn more about the Society, please visit
This pile will provide shelter for ladybugs and be on a branch to release spores. When removing our website at calhort.org.
other insects to overwinter in. It's delightful in black knot, cut the branch at least 15 cm below
the spring to see ladybugs emerging from the any visible sign of infection, which can include – Deborah Maier
LEFT: leaves on a warm day. Cultivating ladybug habitat a slight irregular swelling of a branch. Calgary Horticultural Society
Sea Holly in your yard will help with common spring pests
(Eryngium). such as aphids, that like to feed on tender
new growth.
Taradale’s Little Free Library
If you haven't planted spring blooming bulbs it can
be done until the ground freezes. If you discover
bulbs later, then plant them in a large pot that can
be stored in an unheated garage. It's important to
keep the pot consistently cold until it's time for the Taradale is proud to announce our second “Little Free Library” donated
Calgary Horticultural Society
bulbs to sprout. Come spring, put the pot outside and installed by Taradale residents, James and Louise Baines.
to have a container of spring blooms.
You can find it on the path to the park on Taralea Way.
Once deciduous trees are dormant, healthy limbs
may be pruned to improve the tree's aesthetic How does it work?
or fruit production. The winter months are good
for this type of pruning since the trees, and their 1. Bring a book to put into the library and can take one for FREE.
pests, are dormant they are unlikely to catch 2. This library will serve our diverse community of all ages.
diseases. It's also a good time to remove any 3. Help us fill it up.
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Celebrating Alberta Culture Days
AB Culture Days is a provincial-wide initiative
and longstanding tradition at the Genesis Centre.
The intent of the program is to showcase local arts
and culture and celebrate the diversity within our
North of McKnight communities. It represents an
opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate
diverse arts and the richness of cultures through
local events and activities, in person and online
across the province. More than 800 communities
from coast to coast participated in National Culture
Days 2020 to increase awareness, accessibility, ABOUT THE EVENT
participation, and engagement of Canadians in
the arts and cultural life of their communities. This year, due to COVID-19, our Hub had
to rethink how we were going to safely host
This year, in the spirit of community, all the partners Culture Days and celebrate one of the most
at the North of McKnight Community Hub came diverse quadrants of Calgary. We worked
together to create a unique and dynamic Culture together to create safe in person activations
Days experience for our residents. The partners and engaging online programming led by
include Antyx Community Arts, Genesis Centre, residents in the community.
Trellis (the recent amalgamation of Aspen
Family and Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary), Our hub activated three different parks around
YMCA Saddletowne and Saddletowne Library. the Genesis Centre to connect with residents.
Throughout the month of September, a number of Youth volunteers helped to create a visual
resident led pop-ups and experiences were hosted representation showcasing all the unique places
both virtually and in small activations across our our community calls home. For those who
communities under the Culture Days umbrella. wanted to learn and celebrate from their own
homes, our teams lead online programming
that highlighted bread across cultures to make
delicious naan, bannock, and European breads.
A Mandela making session was a popular
LEFT: way for some of our seniors to participate.
Culture Days One session that engaged the whole family
participants included an Indigenous storytelling event that
at the was hosted by an Indigenous resident leader
Genesis in Martindale. Beyond this, youth enjoyed an
Centre. intercultural outdoor cypher as well as a day
BELOW: of cultural games led by instructors through
Mandala art Antyx Youth Arts in the Genesis Centre Field
projects. House later in the month.
Many residents took part across all the
programs to learn, experience and celebrate
culture and diversity in ways that were
community led and inspired.
Page 20 Lotus Link Fall 2020MARTINDALE
Message
DIRECTORY
from the President
Martindale
Community Association
I would like to start by praying for If you are interested in sponsoring some any
everyone’s health and safety from event please contact myself Puma Banwait at
the terrible COVID-19 epidemic. (403) 660-6363 for further details.
Most of you are now familiar with
myself as your new President of Office: We always promote a clean neighborhood and
the Martindale Community Association. We have had a 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE ABOVE we have a great individual who will come and pick
very challenging year due to COVID-19 with a lot of self- Calgary, AB T3J 0C9 & LEFT: up your scrap metals/appliances. Please contact
discipline requirements. I think everyone has done a great (Basement across from Physio) Martindale’s Mr. Jagdev Singh Sidhu directly at (403) 561-0827.
job in stopping the spread of this disease. I still think that (403) 930-6188 ext. 2 Community Our continued efforts to remind everyone is not
we are not over this quite yet and if we keep practicing Garden. meant to pester our members but to keep positive in
our distancing, sanitization and social interactions we Email: our mission. Let’s all make a genuine effort to clean
should be able to overcome this epidemic. Our MCA martindale_community@yahoo.ca up our neighborhood and be proud of helping our
board has started to meet in person the first Monday of neighbors. Let’s show that we care and if everyone
every month at 7PM while still practicing safe distancing Follow us on Facebook: makes a small effort we can get there together.
and COVID-19 protocols. Martindale Community Association and park area accessible for everyone’s use. It is
always great to see adults and kids alike skating I would like to see that we have the cleanest
We have been working really hard to make sure that Web: and having fun on the rink. community in Calgary. We have noticed that
we are doing our best to serve you and the community. calgaryarea.com/index.php? there is a lot of accumulations of garbage in
I would like to thank everyone for their continued work p=communities&c=Martindale Our community garden has done very well and our back alleys.
on the board as it can be very time consuming. As we the Community Association (MCA) is proud to be
grow as a board together there are definitely many firsts a part of the collaboration joint venture with the We would still like to make a call for volunteers.
for us and we try to move forward positively. We are Dashmesh Cultural Center (DCC). Again everyone This is a great time for you the members of our
very appreciative in the support which we are receiving Board of Directors in the community is welcome to volunteer and also precious community to step forward and help us
from our councillor George Chahal and his office. We do be a part of this project. Everyone in Martindale by volunteering. We need additional volunteers for
truly appreciate it. We would also like you to know that Puma Banwait President is welcome to help themselves to fresh gardens our sub-committees such as donation, planning
the Genesis has been nothing but accommodating and Vickram Deol Vice-President produce as it has come to fruition. The DCC has and development etc. Please call our number at
also very helpful. KariLynn Thiessen Secretary a few volunteers who have master’s degrees in (403) 930-6188 Ext. 2 or email us at martindale_
Vince Singh Treasurer agriculture overseeing this lovely garden. We would community@yahoo.ca if you are able to help.
George has really helped with the hail storm damage by Chris Clarke Past President like to put our community first and support the
lobbying the city of Calgary to place garbage bins all over Anomi Denagamage local businesses. We are a vibrant multicultural community and
our communities so that we didn’t have to pay dump fees Membership Director we love it. We believe in caring and helping our
and drive all the way. Raymon Dhamrait We were not able to have a summer BBQ with neighbors. Please be mindful and considerate
Communication Director COVID-19 rules and we will not be having the in lending a helping hand whether it may be
We have our AGM scheduled for October 19th, 2020 at Jagraj Singh Sohi Director at Large skate shack come out on Family day. We will mowing your elderly neighbor’s lawn or just
7PM at the Genesis Centre. We are always looking for Steven Saunders Director at Large however try to see what we are able to do so picking up a piece of garbage. One step at a time
volunteers to help within the community and also become Ashwani Bawa Member at Large that we can create some kind of fun event for our and little by little we can all make this a better
board members. No one person can do everything by Ravinder Badwal Member at Large community. We will have a bunch of rules to follow community. We know everyone has gone through
themselves we need help and support and we urge and also we will need to get some permissions very tough times but please keep positive and
you to contact the MCA if you would like to volunteer. from the authorities. Keep your fingers crossed things will turn around.
We have our own LOC which is located next to Crossing and if anyone has any helpful suggestions we
Park School where we have a skating rink and our garage. would love to hear from you. We need all of you; – Puma Banwait
We would like to get volunteers to help us keep the rink the more the merrier. President, MCA
Page 22 Lotus Link Fall 2020 Lotus Link Fall 2020 Page 23MARTINDALE JAILA CONSTRUCTION LTD.
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VICE-PESIDENT: Provide support and
leadership to the Directors, fulfills duties of the
FOR COMPLETE HAIL DAMAGE REPAIRS
It is with great pleasure that the Martindale President in their absence, and carry out duties
Community Association’s Board Selection assigned by the Board. This position is a
• Siding • Eavestroughs
Committee announces it is time to elect a new stepping stone to higher positions and is very
• Soffits • Gutters
Board. If anyone wishes to run for a position helpful to the President.
on the Martindale Board, please contact us • Fascia • Window Replacement
at (403) 930-6188 ext. 2 or by email at TREASURER: Attend meetings of the • Smart Board • All Repairs A To Z!
martindale_community@yahoo.ca. Executive and keep the financial records • Garages • Fences • Decks • Roofing
• Re-Roofing • Garage Pads • Side Walk
of the Association. Ensure that all monies
• Side Entrance • New Windows
Getting involved with your local Community are collected and deposited, pay bills and
• Siding for New & Old Houses
Association is an excellent way to build and maintain a detailed account of receivables • Basement Development • Bobcat Services
cultivate relationships within your community and payables. As well, Chair the Finance • All kinds of Repairs
and with neighbours. Serving on the Board of Committee and prepare an annual audited CALL HARJOT SIDHU
Directors can also enhance your professional skills, statement. This is a good position for someone RELIABLE SERVICE & THE BEST RATES!
is great for resume building, and will provide you
with incredible opportunities to work with your
with some bookkeeping experience. (403) 401-5625
local government. FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR: Raise funds for
the development, maintenance and operation
Board of Directors positions require a person of facilities and amenities. As well, Chair the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
act honestly, in good faith, and with the best
interests of the Association in mind. It is expected
that an individual exercise the care, diligence
Fundraising Committee to gather and implement
ideas. They manage and assign responsibilities
to members and write grants to obtain funds
Maria Gallardo
Your Family-Friendly
and skill that a reasonable, careful person would while working closely with the Social Director. Neighborhood Hair Stylist
exercise in similar conditions. Being on the Board
of the Martindale Community Association is SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Initiate, arrange and MARTINDALE
very rewarding. You get to meet your neighbours,
other community members and get to be a part
manage social activities for the residents of
Martindale. This position will work closely COMMUNITY
of the City of Calgary. with the Fundraising Director. They manage
and assign responsibilities to members and
ASSOCIATION
The Board is primarily responsible for promoting coordinate fundraising efforts.
the objects and membership of the Community
Association. There are many learning opportunities, SPORTS DIRECTOR: Initiate, arrange and GENESIS CENTRE
and everyone brings their own special talent to manage recreational sports activities for MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM A
the Board. residents of Martindale. As well, Chair the
Sports Committee and look for funds and
A successful community needs volunteers and resources for programs.
support from its residents. Get involved today!
DIRECTOR: This is a good position to hold CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS:
Annual General Meeting if you are not sure what you are interested in. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7PM A Director will be available for committees, (587) 897-5705 AT 7PM
Genesis Centre, 7556 Falconridge Blvd. NE functions and assisting other Directors. LOCATED IN MARTINDALE, NE
Come early to sign up for membership!
Page 24 Lotus Link Fall 2020 Lotus Link Fall 2020 Page 25MARTINDALE
Have you heard of ActiveCITY?
What is the Active Economy? and our environment – to be a global leader in
the active economy.
Today, the $3 Trillion global active economy
incorporates all for-profit, not-for-profit and But being a global leader rarely happens by
public organizations and individuals who directly accident. It happens because of a plan and
or indirectly contribute to the development and commitment. Over the next year, the ActiveCITY
delivery of sport and active recreation experiences, Collective is engaging thousands of Calgarian’s
whose aim is expressing or improving individual or to develop a collective vision and framework for
community physical, mental and/or social health maximizing the potential of our active economy
and wellness. The active ecosystem is composed and transform Calgary into Canada’s most
of ten sectors in the Figure below. livable region.
The ActiveCITY Collective We want to hear from you!
The ActiveCITY Collective is a collaboration of not- The ActiveCITY Collective
for-profit, for-profit and public-sector organizations has developed a community
and individuals engaged in Calgary’s regional engagement survey to better
active economy. Our objective is to facilitate understand Calgarian’s views
collaboration, debate, learning and connection to of the active economy and opportunities
shape system wide solutions. Our ultimate goal is and challenges for the future. Please visit our
transforming Calgary into Canada’s most livable website to learn more and take the survey:
region by maximizing the potential of our natural www.activecityproject.org.
competitive advantage – our active economy.
– ActiveCITY Collective
From the prairies to the mountains and from
the Bow to the Elbow rivers, spanning winter
and summer, Calgary is a naturally active
city. But our real strength are the hundreds of
thousands of people engaged actively every
day in the active economy, as participants,
leaders, volunteers, fans and supporters.
So whether you cycle, garden, do Tai Chi,
design sport tech or are just a fan, you are
part of our rich active economy.
In the Calgary region, the active
economy includes in excess of 2,000
organizations and hundreds of thousands
of people, powering the economic and
social prosperity of our community.
Whereas, Silicon Valley is a leader in
technology and London in financial
services, Calgary possesses the natural
resources - our history, our people
Page 26 Lotus Link Fall 2020JOIN THE GENESIS CENTRE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REASONS TO APPLY
BUILD EXPERIENCE
Gain invaluable experience by playing a key
role in strategic decision-making and boost
your resume for future opportunities. You will
also be given the opportunity to join sub-
committees via your position on the board.
SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
As a volunteer, you will be contributing to a
non-profit, charitable organization mandated
to support and foster community
development.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
You will learn several aspects that stem from
your involvement on the board, including
governance, audit & finance, stakeholder
relations, as well as gain several professional
development opportunities along the way.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
As an ambassador of the Genesis Centre, you
will interact with other board directors, staff,
and several other stakeholders.
20 NEW SHOWHOMES OPEN
SOUTH OF COUNTRY HILLS
Individuals may express their interest by providing their cover letter
and curriculum vitae by 4:00pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 to:
Genesis Centre Board Recruitment Committee
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Programs at Genesis Centre! Genesis Centre Active Living Program Providers
197 North of McKnight Scouts Calgary Women's Soccer Association (CWSA)
ALL CANADIAN KARATE UNION DODGEBALL CALGARY 197CalgaryScouts@gmail.com office@mycwsa.ca • (403) 720-6692
www.myscouts.ca www.mycwsa.ca
www.acku.org www.dodgeballcalgary.com Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (ACPSA) Destiny Martial Arts Club
jbray@acku.org info@dodgeballcalgary.com calgary@acpsa.ca info@destinymartialarts.com
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403-232-0228
Alberta Tunisian Association (ATA) Soccer Dodgeball Calgary
info@albertatunisianassociation.ca info@dodgeballcalgary.com
www.albertatunisianassociation.ca www.dodgeballcalgary.com
CALGARY NORTHEAST UNITED (CNEU) FC EASTSIDE MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CLUB (EMFC) All Canadian Karate Union
jbray@acku.org • (403) 232-0228
Eastside Memorial Football Club (EMFC)
office@eastsidememorialfc.com • (587) 225-4372
www.acku.org www.eastsidememorialfc.com
www.cneu.ca www.eastsidememorialfc.ca
Calgary Adrenaline Legacy Academy
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Calgary Bengal Tigers SC MAC United Soccer Club
cbengaltigers@gmail.com • (403) 804-1747 • (403) 554-6426 www.maccalgary.ca/mac-united/
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CALGARY SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB MAC UNITED SOCCER CLUB Calgary COED Rec Soccer babupetrocanada@hotmail.com • (403) 918-8013
info@calgarycoedsoccer.com • (403) 270-0363 MKan Education
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www.calgarysportsclub.com
jnfo@calgarysportsclub.com Calgary Hornets Lacrosse MSB United Soccer Club
www.maccalgary.ca hornetslacrosse.com www.msbunited.com
403-244-7529
Calgary Knights Lacrosse Nachda Punjab Bhangra Academy
registrar@calgaryknightslacrosse.com • (403) 568-3573 (403) 835-8963
www.calgaryknightslacrosse.com www.bhangracalgary.ca
CALGARY UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION (CUSA) PRE-KINDERGARTEN ACADEMY Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA) Pre-Kindergarten Educational Services
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Calgary Roller Hockey Team Rise Collective Inc.
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DESTINY MARTIAL ARTS CLUB UNITED FHC CALGARY Calgary Sport & Social Club www.riseup-hoops.com
info@calgarysportsclub.com • (403) 244-7529 United FHC Calgary
www.calgarysportsclub.com unitedfhccalgary@gmail.com • (403) 973-1012 • (403) 667-2524
www.ufhc.ca www.ufhc.ca
www.destinymartialarts.com Calgary United Soccer Association (CUSA)
unitedfhccalgary@gmail.com info@cusa.ab.ca • (403) 270-0363
info@destinymartialarts.com
403-973-1012 www.cusa.ab.ca
Calgary Women's Lacrosse League
womenslacrosseyyc@gmail.com
www.calgarywomenslacrosse.com
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