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MARCH
2021
March is Community Association Awareness Month!
See Page 16
Photo Taken By Angela Hindmarsh
facebook.com/SSCACalgary
THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE SILVER
ssca_calgary
SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
@SSCACalgary
IN THIS ISSUE
CLASSIFIEDS ..................................................................... 2
ADULT PROGRAMS ......................................................... 3
NORWEST SOCCER/WEST VALLEY SOFTBALL ..... 4
GIRL GUIDES/SCOUTS .................................................... 4
SUMMER CAMPS .............................................................. 5
SILVER SPRINGS SILVER SPRINGS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ..... 6
BOTANICAL GARDENS..................................................6-7
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
EDIBLE GARDEN GROUP ...............................................8
EDIBLE GARDEN SPEAKER SERIES .............................9
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW
BOWMONT PHOTO CONTEST ......................................10
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 5E5 FREE TAX PREPARATIONS ...........................................11
Phone: 403-288-2616 Fax: 403-247-0820 HAYLEY’S RINK ...............................................................12
Email: administration@silverspringscommunity.ca RINK VOLUNTEERS.........................................................13
Website: http://sscacalgary.weebly.com/ NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PROJECT .....................................14
facebook.com/SSCACalgary WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ..................15
@SSCACalgary ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES-BURNS AND SCALDS ...........16
SSCA Vision: To maintain a beautiful and vibrant community by MESSAGE FROM JASON COPPING ............................................. 17
supporting the evolving needs of our residents through COUNCILLOR WARD SUTHERLAND ..........................18
communication, leadership and engagement. CITY OF CALGARY ......................................................... 19
SSCA Mission Statement: To enhance quality of life by PARKS SURVEY ................................................................20
fostering community spirit, participation and engagement. OFFICE OF PAT KELLY ..................................................20
NORDIC SKI CLUB ...........................................................21
Article Submissions: Get Involved with Silver Springs today! The
Silver Springs Spirit DEADLINE is the second Friday of every
month.
Board of Directors
Executive
President .................................................................................. Cydney Elofson
Vice President ......................................................................... Jennifer Dotchin
Secretary ..................................................................... Monique Tambay-Roest
Treasurer ..................................................................................Scott Chomistek
Director, Community Safety ....................................................Jeremie Bourqui
Director, Botanical Gardens ........................................................ June Bergman
Director, Crowchild Hockey ..................................................... Darren Bourget
Director, Senior’s Housing...................................................... Karen Kirnbauer
Director, Senior’s Engagement ...................................................... Kay Wilford
Director, Outdoor Spaces ........................................................... Jeremy Gukert
Director, Membership Development ....................................... Karen Bradshaw
Standing Liasons
Scenic Bow Valley Guides............ any-calgaryscenicbowvalley@girlguides.ca
Scouts ....................................................................... k.canivet.usa@gmail.com
Crowchild Twin Arena.......................................... Roy Moore / Jeremy Gukert
Soccer ...................................................................................... Dino Sorrentino
West Valley Softball………………………………………………...Paul Seipp
Seniors Card Group.........................................................................Betty Neary
MLA .................................... Jason Copping, Calgary.Varsity@assembly.ab.ca
MP Calgary Rocky Ridge ................................................................... Pat Kelly
Councillor ............................................................................... Ward Sutherland
Friends of the Gardens .............................................................. Duncan Badger
Community Association Staff: 403-288-2616
Accountant .......................................................................................... Deb Hall
Administration .......................................................................... Dawn Ellertson
Manager, Building Operations ................................................... Rita McMillan
Program Coordinator .................................................................. Sherry Gavlin
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday –
Friday. Closed statutory holidays
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 1
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ADULT PROGRAMS–Spring 2021 YOGA
Programming will look a bit different this year. It is easy to forget the importance of stretching
in keeping the body strong. Seniors Yoga is a
All classes must be pre-booked. Some will be
class designed to relax the mind and body
offered as a session such as our Yoga and through deep breathing, stretching and
Fusion classes and some are available to meditation. Due to its low-impact nature, yoga
register for one day at a time such as the Active can help seniors retain and build their muscle
Older Adult and Pickleball. capacity without the fear of injury that can
accompany more fast-paced classes. Our
Due to changing Alberta Provincial instructor takes seniors through simple poses to
COVID-19 protocols, please check improve their balance and confidence in
our website or call the office for the themselves. All yoga classes are scent free
zones.
most up-to-date information. We
hope to have programs back up and Session runs Mondays 10:30 – 11:30 am.
running in March. PICKLE BALL
Are you an avid tennis or badminton player
looking for a new challenge? Or have you never
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT 55+ swung a racket in your life? Perfect for any
An active class for beginners with level, pickleball is a paddle sport that
choreographed cardio patterns followed by free incorporates elements of tennis, badminton, and
weights and mat work. Designed to promote table tennis. It is played with a wiffle ball on a
muscle awareness and improve muscle tone. badminton-size court over a large tennis-style
Balance exercises are a must. The choreography net. SSCA is proud to provide the equipment.
is alternated with interval workouts to keep the Beginner, intermediate and expert players are
routine fresh every week! Classes run Tuesday welcome!
and Thursday mornings at 9:15 am. Tuesdays: 12:15 – 1:45pm and 2 – 3:30 pm
(limited to 6 registrants)
Fridays: 12:15 – 1:45pm and 2 – 3:30pm
FUSION FITNESS (limited to 6 registrants).
A blended class that incorporates posture and LINE DANCE
exercises from Yoga, Pilates and strength Boot, scoot and boogie into Calgary’s culture!
training. This mat-based course provides Line dancing is a popular western style type of
participants with all the best aspects of yoga, group dance performed in lines with a sequence
pilates and strength training for an exceptionally of steps. In Calgary, it’s important to know how
well-rounded class that challenges even the to line dance when the Calgary Stampede rolls
most expert Yogi and pilates guru. This low into town, and it is a great way to get moving
impact class improves participants’ strength, and meet like-minded people. SSCA offers two
flexibility and balance. Participants are levels: beginner and beginner plus, and both
encouraged to bring their own Yoga classes run for 12 weeks.
mat. Classes run Wednesdays 10:45 – 11:45am.
Sessions run Thursdays: Improver class: 1 –
2pm Beginner class 2:15 – 3:15 pm.
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159 SILVER SPRINGS SCOUTS
NORWEST SOCCER Exciting announcements from the 159
Due to changing Provincial COVID
Scouts group...
guidelines we are holding off on 1) OUTDOOR MEETINGS - As of the
program registration until we have a time of writing this, Scouting has had the
better understanding of the feasibility permission to resume outdoor
of running a 2021 season. meetings! Following the Provincial
WEST VALLEY SOFTBALL guidelines we are practicing all health
measures and meeting outdoors in small
We SCENIC BOW VALLEY
are currently taking free
groups. Great news for our youth who
pre-registration at
have been sticking with us through online
www.westvalleysoftball.ca in
advance of COVID guidelines.
meetings.
changing. 2) SCOUT SEEDS - Through the
pandemic Scouting has provided a
DISTRICT GIRL GUIDES community for youth of all ages and we
are excited to announce a spring
Scenic Bow Valley District Girl Guide Units
are busy with virtual meetings. Girls are still
fundraiser. Please go to
learning new skills and having FUN over zoom. www.scoutseeds.ca order online and
have a garden kit shipped directly to your
We do have Girl Guide Mint Cookies available
that can be ordered through our District email
home. Combine with other family and
address and a Guider will contact you about friends to save on shipping!
delivery/pick up of your cookie order. Please Start your flowers, vegetables, or herbs in
contact: any-
the kit's mini greenhouse and starter
calgaryscenicbowvalley@girlguides.ca stating
how many boxes of Mint Cookies you would pellets. A fun activity for families and
like and your contact information. Mint gardeners!
Cookies are $5.00 a box. Thanks for helping
IMPORTANT! Select "159th Silver
Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders in
your Community by purchasing cookies. Funds Springs - Scenic Acres + one of our
are used to purchase craft supplies and badges sections at checkout"
for the girls.
3) FOLLOW US - on
We are still looking for leaders. Must be female twitter @159scouts_ca
18+, no previous experience is necessary as
training is provided. Levels of Guiding: Sparks Kris Canivet
5 & 6 year olds; Brownies 7 & 8 years old; 159 Silver Springs - Scenic Acres Group
Guides 9-11 years old and Pathfinders 12-14
Commissioner
years old. If interested please email our District
Commissioner at: any- contact@159Scouts.ca
calgaryscenicbowvalley@girlguides.ca
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 4
SUMMER CAMPS AT SILVER SPRINGS 2021!
IDEALAB:
Camp names:
July 19th – 23rd (9 am - 4:00 pm)
5y - 7y: Astronomy101
8y - 12y: Let's get creative: Computer Animation
August 3rd - 6th (9 am - 4:00 pm)
5y - 7y: Medical Science: Future Doctors
8y - 12y: Web Development
10% off promo code for March: summer10
To register please visit https://app.lexaclass.com/categoryinfo/253
MAD SCIENCE:
Please visit madscience.org
July 5th – 9th
July 12th – 16th
July 2nd – 30th
Aug 3rd – 6th
Aug 9th – 13th
Aug 16th – 20th
PEDALHEADS:
Please visit pedalheads.com
June 21st – 25th
June 28th – July 2nd
July 5th – 9th
July 12th – 16th
July 19th – 23rd
July 26th – 30th
Aug 3rd – 6th
Aug 9th – 13th
Aug 16th – 20th
Aug 23rd – 27th
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SILVER SPRINGS PRESCHOOL BOTANICAL GARDENS OF
REGISTRATION SILVER SPRINGS
The days are getting longer and how can
spring be very far behind. Those of us in the
garden have begun planning for the New
Year with some exciting projects.
We are working towards making our name
and our activities match better. In May, we
expect to have a data base of over 800 plant
specimens in the garden live on our website.
Registration for the 2021/2022 School This will be divided by plant type and by
Year is underway! garden where you can expect to find the
We are currently accepting registration for our: particular plant you are looking for. This
3 year old PM class: space available will be especially helpful for those of you
who are interested in growing your own
4 year old PM class: space available
garden. You can see how the plant will look
Wait lists have started for: and how it will grow in Northwest Calgary.
3 year old AM class This database will be updated annually and
4 year old AM class will contain helpful hints about the plants
and their favored growing conditions.
4 year old All Day class
We are beginning two new specialty beds in
Some classes have filled but we are taking a
wait list. We invite all parents to check out the garden. One will be focused on Dahlias
our website to learn more about our in their multitude of expressions, single,
incredible preschool and see why families cactus, pompom, and many other varieties.
have been raving about us for over 40 years! It should be a lovely display. We are also
We are flexible with pick-up and drop-off experimenting with methods to overwinter
times due to elementary school bell times. If this beautiful flowering plant that is just a
that is a concern for you please let us know little too delicate for our winters.
and we will make it work for your schedule.
Find out what our preschool is all about by taking a
Virtual Tour
The preschool is overseen by the Silver Springs
Community Association (SSCA) and operates as a
nondenominational and non-profit organization.
Contact us today!
403-288-2616
www.silverspringspreschool.com
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
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We are preparing for our Annual General
Meeting where you will hear more about the
Gardens in general as well as these new
plans. Hold the date of March 23. We have
not finalized the format of the meeting as it
is not clear what COVID restrictions will be
in place at that time. Keep watching for
notices in the Kiosk or your email.
We are also partnering again with the Edible
Gardens of Silver Springs to bring you a
spring series of lectures. Our first lecture
which will be available virtually is on March
16. Sami Ladner-Zech will present on ‘The
Fine Art of Deadheading’. This will enhance https://www.anythinggrowsalberta.com/plan
your skills at maintaining your annual ts/seeds/seed-starting-guides/vegetable-seed-
container plants at their optimum. As well start-dates/
tools to assist you with deadheading will be
available. Remember that any calendar is a guide and
given the particular spring conditions things
It is also time this month to begin your may be earlier or later.
indoor plants. Cuttings from the geraniums
that you overwintered, Begonia bulbs, We wish you good growing as you begin
dahlias and other roots and bulbs that you your growing season. I hope you all have a
kept in your house. It is also a time to begin new type of seed to trial and see how it goes.
some seeds. The calendar for seed starting Happy Gardening.
in Calgary is available at:
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SILVER SPRINGS EDIBLE COMMUNITY GARDEN
‘The Growing Connection’ presents ‘The Grass Roots Garden Speaker Series’ 2021
Once again the Edible Garden, in conjunction with the Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs, is
presenting a series of four informative talks on various gardening topics. These presentations
will take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month starting March through June. (March
17, April 21, May19 and June 16) Everyone from any community is welcome to participate in
these sessions. For more information about times, topics, presenters, and a brief outline of each
talk, please refer to the attached flyer.
The cost for each of these presentations is $15; however if you sign up for all 4 sessions at the
time of your initial registration, the cost is $50 for all 4 sessions. The garden talks start at 7:30
pm and run to approximately 9:30 pm, allowing time for attendees to ask questions.
This event will be delivered via Zoom virtual conferencing. Participants will be able to see and
speak to the instructor, making it an interactive experience. To participate, registrants will need
a computer or tablet with speakers and an internet connection. A device camera (Webcam) is
useful, but optional. Further instructions and log-in information will be provided to registrants
the week of the event.
Please note that any fees paid for these talks are non-refundable. Also, the EGG reserves the
right to cancel a talk due to low registration or instructor conflict. In the event of a cancellation,
registrants will be reimbursed.
Registration is through the Silver Springs Community Association website. Please click on the
link below to register. Note that a Silver Springs community membership is NOT required to
participate; however, participants will be required to set up a profile for themselves.
https://registrationsystem.strategicconsultinggroup.ca/silversprings/login
Registration for this workshop will close Sunday, March 14 at midnight.
If at some time the restrictions of COVID are eased, we may offer these presentations both in
person at SSCA and virtually.
We invite all gardeners to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about some aspects
of gardening. The cost is nominal for the amount of information the attendees will receive.
Rental of Garden Boxes
If you are interested in renting a garden box for the 2021 gardening season, please email us at
silverspringsgarden@gmail.com to have your name put on the wait list.
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THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 9
JUST A REMINDER ABOUT OUR UPCOMING
BOWMONT PHOTO CONTEST!!
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 10Free Tax Preparations
Silver Springs will be working with CPA
Alberta as a Community Partner to offer free
tax preparations for low-income families,
seniors and individuals. Returns are processed
by Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA’s)
and CPA candidate volunteers organized
through CPA Alberta.
This year’s clinics will be working with a
virtual format.
Call for more information on eligibility and how to get registered for
the program; 403-288-2616.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 11HAYLEY’S RINK
OUTDOOR ICE NEWS MARCH 2021
Sunny skies and higher than average temperatures throughout the entire month of January proved quite a boon
for outdoor skating enthusiasts who enjoyed near perfect ice conditions throughout the month. Skating patterns
which were set during the Christmas season continued through January and skaters were diligent in managing
Covid-19 regulated maximum capacities. Volunteers who start to clean and flood the rinks before sunrise
reported skaters arriving well before their shift was complete and waited patiently to skate on fresh ice.
Haley’s Rink was honoured this year to be chosen as a training and practice site for the Calgary Grizzlies Speed
Skating Club. While focusing on young skaters ranging in age from 3 to 16, the club offers training, coaching,
practice and programs for speed skaters of all ages. Prior to the formation of clubs such as the Grizzlies just 4
years ago, speed skating in Calgary was generally limited to and centered on the Olympic Oval and their
advance competitive (AC) class of skaters. Marnie, a Director and Administrator for the Grizzlies, is passionate
about the sport and states: “The goal of the Club is to develop a community of skaters and promote the sport of
speed skating in Calgary in a competitive and non-competitive environment. Youth who develop the skill and
have the time and interest in speed skating can, if they choose, advance to the AC program at the Olympic
Oval.”
The Grizzlies have reserved the ice on the large hockey rink for their junior speed skaters from 10 to 11 am
Saturdays and Sundays through to the end of the outdoor skating season. Their fees will help offset some of the
water, electricity and fuel costs associated with operating these well used winter recreation facilities. The
general public is welcome drop by to watch and enjoy the speed and grace of these budding young skaters and
can of course use the pleasure rink and smaller pond hockey rinks during these times.
Silver Springs prides itself in maintaining some of the best outdoor skating facilities in the city thanks to seven
teams of 4 to 6 volunteers of all ages who sweep and flood the rinks daily throughout the winter. If interested in
partaking in this rewarding volunteer ice making experience, please contact Jeremy Gukert at 403-805-2570.
Calgary Grizzlies Speed Skaters – Saturdays & Sundays 10 to 11 am.
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 12THANK YOU TO ALL THE RINK VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 20/21
SEASON!
Paul Fritz Garry Sutherland Nathan Warkentin
David Warkentin Dan Fletcher Devin Darby
Graham Badry Ralph Frese Pat Graham
Ian Cassley Tom Mayhew Archie Winfield
Tim Hughes Gary Leadbetter Gord McCormick
Brian Tuplin Tim Atkinson Duncan Badger
Jim Hornett Henri Wiens Colin Murch
Bruce Ramsay Kelly Bashforth Jeremie Bourqui
Norm Downs Adam Koch Travis Shand
Darren Bourget Jeff Campbell Murray Fraser
Darren Tisdale John Zackaruk Tim Dunlop
Rick Metzger Kevin Mullie Jason Anderson
Steven Chudleigh Brent Dumenko Greg Soule
Brian Pshyk Jim Arbuckle Barry Davies
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND
IN THE LAST 10 YEARS!! JOHN TUCK, JEREMY GUKERT, DERWYN HUGHES AND
JOHN HOLMES (MISSING FROM PHOTO)
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 13Neighborhood Streets Project - Painting
Opportunity
Erin Woods Blvd painting example
Calling all Silver Springs artists!
If you are handy with a paintbrush and would like to share your skills with the community, we need
you! This spring, as part of the Neighbourhood Streets project, mobility lanes are being installed on
Silver Springs Blvd. The Silver Springs Community Association is looking for passionate individuals to
create a design that will be painted along sections of the mobility lanes. Interested?
Please contact the SSCA at administration@silverspringscommunity.ca
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 14WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
Your community association is a non-profit, volunteer organization that
represents the interests and meets the needs of the residents within the
community … your needs!
I DON’T USE THE PROGRAMS OR THE COMMUNITY CENTRE …
WHY SHOULD I JOIN???
Your community association needs your support even if you don’t make
use of the programs offered because you benefit directly from the work
your community association does:
Your membership fee supports affordable, local programs that help
keep your community healthy and attractive to old and new residents
alike.
Children learn social and leadership skills through community
programs, which help them to become responsible, productive adults.
Special needs groups receive important support through community
associations.
If your neighborhood is faced with a planning issue, from
transportation to zoning, your community association can help protect
the interests of the community.
The cost of building and maintaining facilities is considerable. Your
membership fees are an important part of your community
association’s fundraising effort.
At the Silver Springs Community Association we believe membership fees
are a small price to pay for the many hours your community association
volunteers contribute to make your neighborhood a better place to live.
Yeah, but….WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
You’ll enjoy a healthier community through the efforts of a well-supported
community association. As a member, you’ll have a say your community
association’s priorities as we progress into the future.
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FROM JASON COPPING
COVID, Vaccination & Economic International Women’s Day –
Recovery Choose to Challenge
Alberta’s government is back in session with the I want to take a moment to recognize International
introduction of Budget 2021 and a continued focus Women’s Day on March 8. This day is of
on supporting Albertans through COVID-19 and significant importance to me, not only as a human
Alberta’s Economic Recovery Plan. resource professional, but as a father to three
daughters and being the MLA for the University of
The global health crisis, economic recession and Calgary.
low oil prices have had a significant impact on the
health of Albertans, our economy and the provincial I see a future for my daughters and all women that
budget. The Government of Alberta’s commitment is equal and allows them to become anything they
remains on protecting lives and livelihoods. This challenge themselves to do. This year’s theme is
means focusing on vaccination roll out, protecting Choose to Challenge. There is no better time for
our hospital capacity and the most vulnerable, and this theme as the world emerges from this past year
getting Albertans back to work. In order to support and the challenges that we have all faced.
Albertans through these challenging times, it will be
necessary to run another high deficit this year. On March 5th I am proud to join women in
Given these costs will be passed onto future leadership roles who will engage in a conversation
generations, it is even more important to manage of their experiences, challenges they have had to
your dollars responsibly while delivering key overcome and where they see the future for women
services. leaders.
Alberta’s Recovery Plan along with reducing As always, if you need to get in touch with me on
regulatory red tape for businesses and in bringing any provincial issue or have questions, please feel
overall spending in line, we will see Alberta’s free to reach out to my office at
economy gradually emerge from this downturn. Calgary.Varsity@assembly.ab.ca.
Jason Copping
I am optimistic that the Alberta government will MLA, Calgary-Varsity
continue to implement policies this session that will Calgary.Varsity@assembly.ab.ca
see our economy continue to move in the right
Unit 201, 1055 20th Avenue NW
direction and we will still have the government
403-216-5436
services we depend and rely upon.
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Twitter: @JasonCoppingAB
THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 17WARD 1 REPORT FROM www.calgary.ca/transportation/roads/traffic/
COUNCILLOR WARD SUTHERLAND traffic-safety-programs/residential-speed-
limits.html
Did you know my monthly report in your
community newsletter is only a fraction of
the information I send to residents? Stay up-
to-date on community and municipal events,
sign up for my newsletter at
www.calgary.ca/ward1
Ward Sutherland
Residential Speed Limit Councillor, Ward 1
On February 1, 2021, Council voted to
reduce speed limits from 50 kph to 40 kph
CITY OFFERING SMALL
on residential roads only. Residential
roads are the roads in front of most houses, BUSINESS ECOMMERCE
typically have no center line, and have less SUPPORT THROUGH
traffic. Collector roads have residences, SHOPHERE GRANTS
schools, businesses, green spaces, typically
have a center line, and are often bus and The City of Calgary is proud to offer
snow routes. Collectors’ and thoroughfares’
ShopHERE powered by Google,
speed limits will remain the same.
providing free online stores to small
Unfortunately, there is widespread business owners and artists. Thanks to
misinformation being circulated to citizens
federal support, we’re happy to
that this reduction of residential speed limits
will turn Calgary into a “playground announce that we’re providing up to
zone”. This is not true. Playground zones 400 more businesses with this
are 30kph and the residential zones will be opportunity between Feb. 1 and March
40 kph. Note that speed limits on other 31.
roads are not changing. Please remember
that drivers and pedestrians share the The offer is first come, first served
responsibility to keep everyone safe. with 400 spots available. Business
owners can register
Council also voted to develop a protocol and
at https://programs.digitalmainstreet.ca
matrix to look at specific roads, with input
/shophere-signup-ab. Check out The
from the Community Associations and
residents. The mapping suggestions are not
City of Calgary’s website for more
written in stone and can be adjusted. To information.
look at which roads may potentially be
affected, visit:
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CALGARY PARKS SURVEY!
Twelve Mile Coulee is a natural area park located in northwest Calgary with two off-leash areas and numerous
hiking and biking trails. In 2021 The City of Calgary will be starting a trail restoration project taking place in
the spring and fall.
The City of Calgary is looking for feedback from Calgarians to get views and input on the intensity of trail use
and potential safety concerns on the trails. A citizen engagement survey via the Engage portal will be open for
input from March 1 to March 28, 2021.
12 Mile Coulee will remain open to Calgarians during the trail restoration projects. Trails will not be closed
without being replaced by an improved trail or rerouted trail. The City of Calgary will decide which trail
projects to pursue in 12 Mile Coulee by considering the engagement survey feedback, technical analysis and
budgetary constraints.
The engagement survey is open to all Calgarians for feedback and The City encourages Calgarians to visit
calgary.ca/12MileTrails to find out more.
OFFICE OF PAT KELLY, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
FOR CALGARY ROCKY RIDGE
Canada needs the government to succeed in getting COVID-19 vaccines. Until then, our elderly and most
vulnerable continue to be at risk, many businesses will remain closed, and more lives will be lost. We need
vaccines in order to secure our future, rebuild our economy and get Canadians back to work.
Do you own or operate a business that has been hit hard by the pandemic? Businesses with a year-over-year
revenue decline of at least 50% may access the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program, which
provides a government-guaranteed, low-interest loan of up to $1 million. More information is available at
www.bdc.ca/hascap.
For those preparing their tax return, please know that if you worked from home for four consecutive weeks or
more due to COVID-19, you can claim up to $400 on your 2020 tax return for home office expenses. For more
details, visit my website for helpful links.
As a member of the Conservative caucus, I am the Shadow Minister for Small Business and Western Canada
Development and a member of the Standing Committee on Finance. If interested in some of my work, you are
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THE SILVER SPRINGS SPIRIT MARCH 2021 20Youth Biathlon in Alberta
Did you know that every week, over 40 children, aged 9-12, practice the sport of biathlon on
the Confederation Park Golf Course right here in Calgary? These energetic young athletes use
completely safe, EcoAims camera-based rifles to practice skiing and shooting in the heart of
the city. The ski trails on the golf course offer them a place to work on their conditioning and
technique and a small EcoAims range allows them to practice the other part of their biathlon
event.
Biathlon is a sport that evolved from traditional skiing and hunting practices. Athletes must ski
for a set distance and then enter a firing range where they take 5 shots at 5 targets. Each miss
will earn them a penalty loop before they ski and shoot again. The sport requires athleticism
combined with a mindfulness that allows a competitor to slow down enough to shoot
accurately between skiing bouts.
Alberta is home to many biathletes who have competed for Canada at World Cup and Olympic
events, many of whom got their start in biathlon in Calgary. Ten biathletes from Alberta, 6
youth athletes and 4 junior athletes, are in Obertilliach, Austria representing Team Canada at
the Youth/Junior World Championship for Biathlon which was held at the end of
February/beginning of March. In addition, there are 2 more athletes from out of province who
train in Alberta, on this Canadian Team. That makes an impressive 12 out of 16 members of
the Team training in Alberta!
Many of those started in a Biathlon Bears program, just like the ones running on the golf
course this year. These young athletes practice between one and three times a week,
depending on the program. They learn ski technique and work on whole body conditioning by
doing skiing workouts as well as playing games.
The EcoAims rifles use a combination of an infrared light and a camera. There are no
projectiles nor lasers so the EcoAims firing range is inherently safe! Regardless, the children
are taught firearms safety and treat these tools as if they were firearms. This allows them to
develop safe habits which they will need if they continue to progress in biathlon.
Older athletes train on the golf course as well as at the Canmore Nordic Centre where they can
use .22 rifles on the biathlon range. As Bears progress to the higher levels, they will learn more
about firearms while also increasing the amount and intensity of their training.
With the cooperation of the City of Calgary Parks department and Golf Course Operations
group, Foothills Nordic Ski Club is able to offer this great opportunity for children to learn and
train in the sport of biathlon at this great, inner-city venue known as thé Confederation Park
Golf Course.
Submitted by Foothills Nordic Ski Club
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