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APRIL 2018       YOUR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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CCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
                                       2017/2018                         COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
                                                                         CONTACTS
                                                                                                                  CHAPARRAL COMMUNITYbyASSOCIATION
                                                                                                                                        Lynette JavaheriNEWS

President                                       Lynette Javaheri                  chaparralcommunity@shaw.ca      CCA 2017/2018 Meetings                                       tal Magazines to read digital magazines on your com-
Secretary                                       Cory Exner                                                        All residents from Chaparral Lake, Ridge and Valley are      puter or download them to your mobile device. Browse
Treasurer                                       Susan Kiyonaga                                                    welcome to attend the Community Association meet-            more than 300 titles, plus, there’s no checkout periods
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Membership                                      Fazeel Elahi
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Education                                       Lawrence King
                                                                                                                  St. Sebastian Elementary                                     calgarylibrary.ca/E-Library.
City of Calgary Liaison                         Marilyn Houston                                                   65 Chaparral Drive SE
Traffic Committee                               Dee Treder                                                        7:00 – 9:00 PM
Safe Communities                                Jonathan Weal                                                     April 10th
Director                                        Anton Ovtchinnikov                                                May 8th AGM
Director                                        Thomas Wimmer                                                     June 12th
VOLUNTEERS
                                                                                                                  Shepard Landfill
Volunteer Coordinator                           OPEN
                                                                                                                  The Shepard Landfill will re-open from between April 3
Events Coordinator                              OPEN
                                                                                                                  and October 26, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Trailblazer Editor                              Amy Nogas                                                         for Throw ‘n’ Go waste from residential customers.
Sports and Recreation                           OPEN                                                                                                                           CONNECT TO THE CHAPARRAL
                                                                                                                  The Throw ‘n’ Go accepts household chemicals, paint,
Planning and Development                        Lynette Javaheri                                                                                                               COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION:
                                                                                                                  electronics, appliances, tires, yard waste, separated con-
CCA Representative for SFCRA                    Joel Irwin                                                        struction and demolition materials (asphalt shingles,          Follow us on twitter @chaparralca
CCA Representative for Trico                    Thomas Wimmer                                                     drywall, construction lumber), and garbage that is too         Find us on Facebook @ chaparralca
BFI Community Liaison                           Cory Exner                                                        bulky for your black cart. Charges may apply.
Community Garden                                Jolene Ottosen                 chaparralgreenthumbs@gmail.com     For more information, visit Calgary.ca/landfill.
Safe Communities Initiative                     Jonathan Weal
Condominium Liaison                             Dee Treder
                                                                                                                  Community Clean-Up Volunteers
                                                                                                                  The CCA has been approved to host a City of Calgary
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Chaparral Valley Representatives                OPEN                                                              community clean-up day for Sunday June 3rd. Please
Chaparral Ridge Representative                  OPEN                                                              contact ask@chaparralcommunity.com for information              CORPORATE & PERSONAL TAX
Lake Chaparral Representative                   Anton Ovtchinnikov                                                on volunteering for the event.                                   FOCUSING ON SMALL & MEDIUM
LAKE CHAPARRAL CONTACTS (NOT CCA)                                                                                                                                                         BUSINESSES
Facility Director                               Nancy Farah                              manager@lakechap.ca      Community Block Parties
                                                                                                                  The Chaparral Community Association wants to know
Administration                                  Nikki Watt                                   office@lakechap.ca
                                                                                                                  if you are planning a block party this year with your
Board President                                 Murray Hunt                              president@lakechap.ca
                                                                                                                  neighbours? Is it an annual tradition or are you looking
Board of Directors                              General email                                   cra@lakechap.ca   to plan your very first block party? Contact us, we would
                                                                                                                                                                                                         &
                                                                                                                  like to get involved in some way. Reach out to Lynette at
                                                                                                                  ask@chaparralcommunity.com to connect.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“It is a happy talent to know how to play”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
                                                                 We will be seeking approval for $80,000 to tackle re-
                                                                 placing aged playgrounds in the northern edges of the       Great Photos of Chaparral
Outdoor play and learning spaces have long been un-
                                                                 Lake Chaparral development. Five playgrounds, aged
                                                                 at over 20 years, were recently deemed to be in poor
                                                                                                                             Wanted!
derstood to deliver a wide range of communal benefits.           condition by the City of Calgary. Last year the city re-    High resolution, seasonal, and community related photos, preferably not of the lake but of other areas
Children who engage in outdoor play benefit from                 placed one of those parks located at Chaparral Crescent     of the community would be greatly appreciated and will be considered for our cover, and inside our
strong play and social skills. In addition, when parents         out of their capital budget. Two of the smaller play-       community publication. Please submit your photos to Amy Nogas at editor@chaparralcommunity.com.
participate and encourage social interactions during             grounds, one close to Chaparral Elementary and the
trips to playgrounds, children benefit from positive             other in the far north-east corner of the community will
adult guidance in social situations.                             be permanently removed when they reach the end of
                                                                 their life cycle. The remaining two playgrounds, one, a
The Chaparral Community Association are preparing to
                                                                 larger playground located in the green space between
ask our membership to approve funding for three out-
                                                                 Chaparral Common and Chaparral Circle and the other,
door, community improvement projects, in 2018/2019
                                                                 a smaller tot-lot off Chaparral Road, will need to be re-
out of the Community Enhancement Fund that was
                                                                 placed. Rather than waiting years for these playgrounds
gifted to the CCA by Progressive Waste.
                                                                 to make it to the top of the capital budget list, risking
                                                                 removal in the meantime, we hope to start the process
                                                                 by leveraging the $80,000 with a matching grant appli-
                                                                 cation to the Calgary Parks Foundation and a gift in kind
                                                                 valued at $35,000 from the City of Calgary.
YOUR CITY OF CALGARY                                             The other two projects we will be seeking approval for
                                                                 are for $60,000 each for our two community schools,
    Shepard Landfill Re-Opening to                               Chaparral Elementary and St. Sebastian Elementary.
                                                                 Each school has identified a unique but complimenta-
    Residents from April to October                              ry project that will benefit both the student body and
    The Shepard Landfill Throw ‘n’ Go will accept waste          community at large. Chaparral Elementary would like
    from residential customers between April 3 and Oc-           to add outdoor courts, activity areas and minor play-
    tober 26, Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.            ground extensions that would address the need the
    The Throw ‘n’ Go accepts household chemicals, paint,         once K-4 school experienced in recent years with the
    electronics, appliances, tires, yard waste, separated        addition of grades 5 & 6. St. Sebastian is proposing an
    construction and demolition materials (asphalt shin-         innovative natural outdoor classroom that will diversify
    gles, drywall, construction lumber), and garbage that        and enhance learning for our youth and promises to be
    is too bulky for your black cart. Charges may apply.         a creative meeting space for groups like the scouts, girl
                                                                 guides and other community organizations.
    Are you a business? Interested in a weekend visit? The
    East Calgary landfill is just 15 minutes away and ac-        If you would like more information about any of
    cepts residential and commercial waste Monday to             the proposals please attend the Chaparral Com-
    Saturday year-round, and on Sundays between April            munity Associations April 10th regular board meet-
    8 and October 28.                                            ing, the May 8th Annual General Meeting or ask@
    For more information, visit Calgary.ca/landfill.             chaparralcommunity.com

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“GREEN” GARDENING TIPS
Keeping your garden green doesn’t just mean the co-            Who doesn’t want a green lawn in front of their house?        Fancier versions can also be purchased at garden supply
lour. While gardening should be the ultimate in envi-          One of the keys to obtain that is fertilizer. Your lawn       centers. If you purchase a rain barrel with a faucet, make    Mikayla                18            Kiera                    11
ronmentally friendly activities, depending on how you          needs food and a bag of commercial lawn fertilizer            sure you get a stand as well, because the barrel needs to     Gracie                 16            Avalin                   12
garden, it might not be as green as you think…                 will get it green quickly, but that green might come at       be elevated to access the spout easily. The higher you        Keana                  14            Roma                     14
                                                               a cost. Studies show that synthetic nitrogen is a short-      raise your barrels, the more pressure you will have. If
The use of chemicals in your garden or yard is a hot                                                                                                                                       Tess                   14            Ashley                   12
                                                               term fix for your lawn, but it doesn’t sustain it for long    you are planning to use a hose you will need the bar-
topic these days, but I am not going to take a side in the     and builds a dependency over time. Nitrogen acts like                                                                       Emily                  13            Brandon                  14
                                                                                                                             rels to be quite high. As rainwater runs off of the roof it
organic vs chemical debate, because I don’t think the is-      sugar and synthetic varieties are like simple carbs, pro-                                                                   Alisha                 13            Lauren                   13
                                                                                                                             is not recommended to use the water for edible plants,
sue is as black and white as some would suggest and            viding quick energy rushes that get things green, but                                                                       Sarah                  13            Kelsey                   13
                                                                                                                             although first flush systems can be installed that make
each person needs to decide what they are comfort-             leave your lawn looking for more. Natural nitrogen from                                                                     Alia                   13            Maya                     11
                                                                                                                             the water safer.
able with. However, regardless of where you stand on           sources like, compost, kelp, or manure are like the com-                                                                    Dominic                13            Christina                23
chemical use in the garden, hopefully we can all agree         plex carbs of the gardening world, releasing their nutri-     Another way to be water-wise is to plant native species.      Tessa                  12            Ava                      13
that less is better and that if an alternative will work as    ents slowly, which encourages root development in the         The prairies are hot and dry so plants native to this area
well, why not use it.                                                                                                        already know how to survive in this climate using only
                                                               plant and creating less dependency. These supplements                                                                       The Chaparral Babysitter list is maintained by the CCA. If you are
                                                               can be sprinkled on as top dressing or sprayed on in the      what nature provides. A number of nurseries in Calgary
One of the most contentious issues in gardening right                                                                                                                                      interested in being added to the list or are seeking a babysitter
                                                               form of a compost tea. Be warned if using manure for          and the surrounding area specialize in these types of
now is the use of pesticides. While not all bugs are our
                                                                                                                             plants and can give knowledgeable advice on which             in the community please email editor@chaparralcommunity.com
friends, and some can be quite detrimental to our plants,      this - if the animal has digested any herbicides these
                                                               will come out in their stool and can kill or deform your      would best meet your needs.
some are quite good for our gardens and when we use
pesticides we run the risk of losing the good with the         plants, which I know from experience. Make sure to use
                                                                                                                             Finally, to get the most out of your green yard and gar-
bad. So, instead of reaching for a chemical to spray to        a trusted source or steer clear of manure. Grass clippings
                                                                                                                             den, be sure to install solar lights that will allow you to
deal with an infestation, consider a more natural rem-
edy first. For example, ants don’t like water, so keeping
                                                               are another natural way to feed the lawn, especially if
                                                               you are able to mulch while you cut.
                                                                                                                             enjoy your space at any hour.                                     Stanley Doherty, CPA, CMA
your yard or garden well-watered can help keep them                                                                          Contributed by Jolene Ottosen for the Chaparral Green            #8-20 Douglas Woods Dr. SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 1K4
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at bay. My father recommends diatomaceous earth to                                                                           Thumbs
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deal with slugs and a few other bugs, although I will ad-      about how we water our lawns and gardens. The City            If you are interested in more information or curious about            accountingservicescalgary.net
mit that I am not fond of that solution as diatomaceous        of Calgary recommends our lawns get an inch of water          upcoming events email us at chaparralgreenthumbs@                         Personal and Corporate Taxes
earth kills worms too and they are your soil’s best friend.    per week. This can be measured by placing something           gmail.com.                                                       Financial Statements • GST • Payroll • Reviews
Instead of this route, I have started planting the things      like a frisbee on the lawn under the path of the sprinkler.                                                                   Audits • Consulting • Business Startup Assistance
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although many sources suggest using copper as well.
                                                               Watering should be done during the cooler parts of the
                                                               day, preferably in the morning, to avoid losing moisture         Grow with Us
Mild aphid infestations can sometimes be handled with          to evaporation. Our lawns should also be watered for             Attention gardeners or
a simple blast of water, or if they are particularly per-      longer periods of time, less often, to help promote lon-         those who would like to
sistent you could bring in beneficial bugs to help. Lady       ger root systems and allow the plants to reach for wa-           learn! There will be a few plots available in the
bugs can be purchased to deal with aphids or you could         ter in dryer periods, and also cut no shorter than three         community garden this spring so if you are inter-
get aphidoletes aphidimyza instead. Mighty mites (P.           inches to shade the roots from the sun. As with other            ested in renting or learning more about our space,
persimilis) can be brought in to deal with spidermites         plants, watering by hand is the most economical way to
or you could get hot mites (N.fallacis) to deal with a vari-                                                                    please contact us at chaparralgreenthumbs@
                                                               water, either with a hose or a watering can, and water-          gmail.com. No experience required. Depending
ety of pests. There are also bugs for fungus gnats, mealy      ing longer and less often applies here as well.
bugs and whiteflies, as well as a variety of nematodes to                                                                       on what you are growing, you could be in the gar-
deal with root vine weevils and a number of other ills.        Rain barrels are a great investment to conserve water.           den as soon as the snow has melted, so don’t wait
Garden centres should have a number of these friendly          The city sells basic models for about $80 and you can            and miss your chance to grow with us.
bugs available and if not, most can be shipped to you.         buy ones that allow a series of barrels to be connected.

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KING’S CORNER

                                                                                                             WHAT IS A SCHOOL
                                                                                                             We are very fortunate in Lake Chaparral to have two               acy of laughter and carefree days. It provides lessons
      WHAT IS IT ABOUT:                                                                                      wonderful elementary schools that do an excellent                 in the past to help answer questions of the future.
      ✓Free Children/Adult Clothing                                                                          job of educating our children, while preparing them
                                                                                                                                                                               There is a special flavor around a school… the aroma
      ✓Bring your family and friends                                                                         for success in their future lives. St. Sebastian principal,
                                                                                                                                                                               of erasers and chalk, wet boots, poster paper, paste,
      ✓Free Coffee/Tea and Snacks
                                                                                                             Sheelagh Olson and her staff look after the needs of the
                                                                                                             Calgary Catholic School Division and Chaparral princi-            crayons and paint. There is a distinct atmosphere
                                                                                                             pal, Christine Buhler and her staff look after the needs          about a school… an atmosphere of conquests and
      WHERE: 380 MIDPARK BLVD SE                                                                                                                                               victories and the dreams of things to come. It’s a
                                                                                                             of the Calgary Public School system. Both schools have
      WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018                                                                             excellent facilities and a positive climate, conducive to         beacon of hope, a lighthouse of knowledge, and
                                                                                                                                                                               the future of the world with bricks around it. It’s the
             10:00 TO 1:00                                                                                   learning.
                                                                                                                                                                               youngest building in the world because it’s a school!
                                                                                                             In April of 2014, I first introduced this article on “What        I know because I was there!
       Clean gently used spring and summer clothing will be accepted
                                                                                                             Is A School” and decided to repeat it for this month’s
           Tuesdays to Thursdays Only April 17 to April 26, 2018                                             column. Last month I shared an article by Dan Valen-           Until next time remember: “A man cannot leave a better
                             10:00 to 2:00 Daily                   For more information call: 403-830-8098                                                                  legacy to the world than a well-educated family.” ~ author
                                                                                                             tine, a newspaper journalist from Salt Lake City, titled,
                                                                                                             “What Is A Teacher.” While an education student at             unknown
                                                                                                             Idaho State University, I was inspired by what he had          Lawrence King, Director of Education
                                                                                                             to say. This is another related article by him, which was
                                                                                                             equally inspiring!

                                                                                                                A school is a building of four walls, with tomor-
                                                                                                                row inside. A school is a store with knowledge on
                                                                                                                its shelves. A school is a building with a mind, a
                                                                                                                building that questions and explores and probes. A
                                                                                                                school is many things.

                                                                                                                It is a glow in a teacher’s heart. It is a question in a
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     Decks • Fences • Irrigation • Retaining walls •                                                            A school is filled with eagerness and energy. Its halls                                    membership gives you access
                                                                                                                are choked with vitality and the electricity of learn-
     Outdoor lighting • Outdoor kitchen • Custom work                                                                                                                                                      to over 70 drop-in classes,
                                                                                                                ing. A school is never empty. All the great minds of
                                                                                                                the past live in its classrooms and all the great lead-
                                                                                                                                                                             FIND YOUR FIT!                including spin, barre and aqua
                                                                                                                                                                                                           classes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           We are committed to providing
     RECEIVE 10% OFF ON ALL
                                                                                                                ers of the future roam its halls. A school is more of a
                                                                                                                                                                                                           a range of quality programs and
                                                                                                                spirit than a physical structure. It is a building erect-                                  services that make active living

     PREBOOKING UNTIL END OF MAY!                                                                               ed on the strong foundation of knowledge and held
                                                                                                                together with the mortar of wisdom.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           fun for everyone.

                                                                                                                Young hope walks its corridors, young dreams climb          Trico Centre for Family Wellness
         Alex Staub • www.livingearthlandscapes.ca • 403 617 3225 • alex@alivingearth.ca                        its stairs and young ambitions fill its classrooms. A       11150 Bonaventure Drive SE
                                                                                                                school gives a priceless heritage to the young, a leg-      www.tricocentre.ca

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LAKE

                                                                                                                            Our walks usually last 1 hour and then we meet inside         ing, award-winning program. Our unique, proven meth-
                                                                                                                            the lake house for coffee and a visit.                        od and step-by-step curriculum dispel the myth that art
                                                                                                                            Cost: $0.50/person drop-in                                    is a talent a child has or doesn’t have and demonstrates
                                                                                                                            Did you know that 3 laps around the walking path = 2          that art can be learned by all children.
                                                                                                                            kilometers?                                                   Check out our website; www.youngrembrandts.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                          southernalberta
                                                                                                                            Lake Chap Play Group                                          Email; Calgary@youngrembrandts.com
                                                                                                                            Interested in doing something with your little ones for a     Phone; 403-457-DRAW (3729)
                                                                                                                            few hours on Wednesday mornings? Also, interested in
                                                                                                                            meeting other parents in your neighborhood? We now            251st Chaparral Scouts
                                                                                                                            have a Lake Chap Play Group that runs every Wednes-           Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm
                                                                                                                            day from 10:45 am to 12:30 pm in our downstairs room.         Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
                                                                                                                            The group is currently running until May 30th. This is a      September 2017- April 2018
                                                                                                                            parent run group and parents are expected to stay with        Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) and Scouts (age 11-14)
                                                                                                                            their children during the play group.                         Please visit www.scouts.ca for more information.
                                                                                            Photo by Lorna Romaniuk         Contact Nikki Watt, Lake Chaparral Administrator, at of-
                                                                                                                            fice@lakechap.ca or 403-254-4148 for more information         Zumba Fitness
Park Hours:                                                     Residents Association or Lake Chaparral. This is quickest   on the Lake Chap Play Group and how you can become            Mondays 7-8pm
9:00am 8:00pm                                                   way to keep up-to-date of lake notices.                     a part of this great group!                                   Dance like no one else is watching!
(403) 254-4148                                                                                                                                                                            Come dance to Latin Rhythms while you sweat! For
                                                                Instagram
office@lakechap.ca                                              Please feel free to follow us on Instagram @lady-
                                                                                                                            Devotion Danceworks                                           more info or to register, contact Maya at maya.cerutti@
www.lakechap.ca                                                                                                             Winter Classes: Monday through Thursday (times                gmail.com
                                                                ofthelakechap. This is a great way to see what is hap-
                                                                                                                            vary)
                                                                pening at the lake.
Attention Residents                                                                                                         January 15, 2018 to April 26, 2018
Fee season is just around the corner! Would you like to         Website                                                     Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop
receive your invoice by e-mail?                                 Check out our website for news, events and rules: www.      Ages 3 and up
Come down to the Lake Office and ensure we have all             lakechap.ca.                                                Spring, Summer and Fall Program registration is
                                                                                                                            now open!
                                                                                                                                                                                             CONCRETE SEALING
your correct contact information on file.                                                                                                                                                    Kilbco offers concrete resealing to help protect and
                                                                Programs                                                    Classes available in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre and
                                                                                                                                                                                             enhance the appearance of exposed aggregate, colored
Lost Children                                                   Registration for the following programs is done with the    Hip Hop                                                          and stamped concrete patios, walkways and driveways.
Due to an increase in lost children at our recent events,       individual instructor. Classes are ongoing; full details    Ages 2 and up                                                    We take pride in using the best sealing products
we advise the parents and caregivers of Lake Chaparral          and class information can be obtained from the instruc-     To register and for more information please contact              available which help repel salt and protect against
to please keep a consistent eye on your children when           tor. Program schedules are subject to change, please        Elizabeth Rieb 403-828-9675                                      UV rays.
they are in your care. Remember, it is easy to lose sight       contact the program instructor directly for more details.   Elizabeth@devotiondanceworks.com                                 Please call Kilbco to maintain the value of your
of them, especially when the park is busy. We want                                                                          www.devotiondanceworks.com                                       investment.
these events to be fun for everyone and when they are           Senior Programs                                                                                                              FREE ESTIMATES
put on pause due to a lost child report, it causes a lot of     Senior Games                                                Young Rembrandts Drawing Program
stress and confusion for staff, residents and guests.           Mondays 12-3pm                                              Winter / Spring Classes
Membership Cards
                                                                Attention all seniors! Come out to socialize with your      January 5, 2018 until June 22, 2018                                 SEALED                        UNSEALED
                                                                neighbours and friends, play games and enjoy coffee at      Fridays from 5-7pm
With our new system, you must have your membership              the lake house. Cost: $1.00/person drop-in                  Young Rembrandts teaches drawing to children aged 3
card to access the facility. If you have lost your lake card,
                                                                                                                            ½ to 12 years. We intentionally offer child-friendly and                                       Locally Owned &
please come in to get a new one; there is a $5 charge for       Walking Club
                                                                                                                            relevant subject matter to spark children’s interest and                                               Operated
a new card that is less than 3 years old.                       Tuesdays and Thursday’s 10am-12pm
                                                                                                                            increase knowledge retention. Our classes are fun, en-
                                                                We meet outside the lake house (by the flags) around
Facebook                                                                                                                    gaging and affordable. Watch your child reach a brand
                                                                10am to start our walk.                                                                                                     Brad 403.875.8463 | Stephen 403.478.1737
Please feel free to follow us on Facebook - Chaparral                                                                       new level of confidence and potential with this engag-

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tion required. www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/
                                                               rewilding.
                                                               25th Anniversary Brick Pathway - Phase 1 Now
                                                               Installed and Phase 2 Bricks are Selling Fast!
                                                               Thank you to everyone who dedicated a brick, we                                                                YOU ARE PURE
                                                               sincerely appreciate your support!
                                                               Become part of history and show your support for this                                                             POTENTIAL
                                                               cherished natural area by dedicating a brick today. All
                                                               funds raised through this program will help us to realize
                                                               our vision of a sustainable Fish Creek Provincial Park that
                                                               improves the lives of current and future generations.
                                                               There are less than 145 anniversary bricks available to
April in Fish Creek                                            be installed in front of the Friends’ office and bricks are
Night Sky Wonders - Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:00
pm - 9:00 pm
For those who are interested in the stars and planets,
                                                               only $250 each and you will receive a tax receipt. For
                                                               more information contact the Friends at 403-238-3841
                                                               or visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org/brick.
                                                                                                                                     Because of Dance
you’ll have the opportunity to learn some of the basics
from local astronomer, Don Hladiuk. Don has been look-
                                                               Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss
                                                               Natural spaces can offer healing support to those ex-
                                                                                                                                     A BRIGHT MIND
ing up at the stars since he was a little boy; he is best
known as the Starman on the CBC EyeOpener for the
last 33 years. Night Sky Wonders is a two-hour program
                                                               periencing grief and loss, as can spending time with
                                                               people who share in this journey. Between May and
                                                                                                                                     EXPANDS
                                                               June, the Friends will offer our Good Grief Program
that includes an indoor classroom component during
                                                               in partnership with Alberta Environment and Parks
which you’ll enjoy a presentation by Don about what
                                                               and Mount Royal University as a way of engaging
you might see in the sky, followed by an outdoor view-                                                                              Building confident,
                                                               the grieving in a supportive space, through guided
ing session (weather permitting) where you can put
                                                               walks in the park. For more info stay tuned to www.                  happy kids is the
what you learned into practice. Registration required.                                                                              core of what we do
                                                               friendsoffishcreek.org.
Only $15 each and free for children 12 and under. www.
friendsoffishcreek.org/event/nightsky.                         Spring Birding Course starts April 2
                                                               Get outside this Spring and learn about the birds of Fish
The April Fish Creek Speaker Series - ReWilding, a
                                                               Creek Provincial Park. Course is offered at eight different
Story of Fish Creek Restoration
                                                               times per week. Registration required. To register and
Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
                                                               for more information visit www.friendsoffishcreek.
Presented by Drew McKibbon, Friends of Fish Creek
                                                               org/programs/birding-course.
Tour Guide
                                                                                                                              Dance enhances            Rhythm and         Combines physical           Dance alleviates
Fish Creek Provincial Park is a rare gem set within            Parks Day & Creekfest
                                                                                                                             self-esteem and a       dancing to music is     activity, social           symptoms of
one of the most populous and fastest growing cities            Saturday, July 21, 2018 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Bow
                                                                                                                             greater capacity to     proven to improve     support, creativity,       depression, stress,
in Canada, but its nature must be managed and pro-             Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park                      deal with everyday      mood and increase       and emotional               fatigue, and
tected from a crush of users. Join Friends of Fish Creek       Free and Fun for the Whole Family!                                 problems            sense of control        expression                  headaches
Tour Guide Drew McKibben for both an introduction              Join us in Fish Creek Provincial Park for the 8th an-
and an update on one of the Friends’ current and most          nual Parks Day & Creekfest on Saturday, July 21! Enjoy
important objectives: the restoration and preserva-            an amazing performance and song-writing workshop
tion of the creek’s ecosystem. Defined by the creek’s          from Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales returning to Parks Day &                                   CLASSES FOR AGES +2
banks and active floodplains, that land was found to           Creekfest for the eighth year! Learn about the import-                              CAMPUSES IN WALDEN AND BRIDLEWOOD
be threatened by recreational use and invasive plant           ance of protecting our local watersheds and natural
species. ReWilding Through Restoration is preserving           areas through interactive games and activities hosted                       REGISTER TODAY AT PUREMOTIONDANCE.CA/REGISTER
and restoring the creek’s riparian health by helping           by community-based organizations. Have you been to
                                                               Parks Day & Creekfest? Like us at www.facebook.com/                                       OR CALL 403.452.5722
park users understand this important issue, and by cul-
tivating native plants. ReWilding Through Restoration          CREEKFESTinFishCreek and visit
is as much about you as it is about the park. Registra-        www.friendsoffishcreek.org/event/creekfest.

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Team        Palmer
                                                        is busy selling Lake Chaparral!
                                                            Ken Jason Tannis
                                                             REAL ESTATE INFORMATION - FREE
                                                            REAL ESTATE SERVICE - PRICELESS!
                     Lake Chaparral Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE
           STYLE              HIGH          LOW           AVG.      AVG DOM        TOTAL
     2 STOREY/2 SPLIT        770,000       441,000        531,650         28        10
     BUNGALOW                497,000       497,000        497,000         18         1
     BI-LEVEL                    -             -             -             -         -
     4 LEVEL SPLIT               -             -             -             -         -
     ATTACHED                    -             -             -             -         -
     CONDO                   310,000       210,000        260,000        103         2

                     Chaparral Valley Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE
           STYLE              HIGH          LOW           AVG.      AVG DOM        TOTAL
                                                                                               For all
                                                                                                your
     2 STOREY/2 SPLIT        655,000       416,500        516,450         45        10
     BUNGALOW                806,000       806,000        806,000         62         1
     BI-LEVEL                   -              -             -             -         -       Community                                               What is the difference between the Chaparral
     ATTACHED                   -              -             -             -         -           Info                                                 Community Association (CCA) and the
     CONDO                   323,500       300,000        313,333         60         3
                                                                                             Please Visit                                                  Chaparral Residents Association (CRA)?
                     Chaparral Ridge Sales Stats: YEAR TO DATE
                                                                                            www.lakechaparral.info
           STYLE              HIGH          LOW            AVG.     AVG DOM        TOTAL
     2 STOREY/ 2 SPLIT       380,000       380,000        380,000           10       1
                                                                                                                     The Chaparral Community Association is a volunteer run             The Chaparral Residents Association is the association
     BUNGALOW                390,000       390,000        390,000          108       1     WANT TO KNOW WHAT
                                                                                                                     organization that represents the residents of Lake Chapar-         that governs the private membership of Lake Chaparral and
     BI-LEVEL                350,000       350,000        350,000          141       1
                                                                                           YOUR HOUSE IS REALLY      ral, Chaparral Ridge and Chaparral Valley.                         its facilities. Each home within the Lake Chaparral commu-
     4 LEVEL SPLIT              -              -             -                 -     -
                                                                                                  WORTH?             Your Community Association is the recognized body that             nity is encumbered to pay an annual membership due to
     ATTACHED                   -              -             -                 -     -                                                                                                  the CRA. The annual dues are utilized for the day to day
                                                                                           ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS     liaises with government officials, expresses resident con-
     CONDO                   297,500       205,400        251,450           62       2                               cerns regarding commercial, industrial and residential land        operations of the lake property and all of its facilities, the
                What is my House Worth?
                                                                                        ASK!!!                       use development and represents the position of residents
                                                                                                                     on education, transportation, environmental and infra-
                                                                                                                                                                                        maintenance of entryway features of the community, main-
                                                                                                                                                                                        taining an appropriate reserve fund and making long term
                      FREE                                                                                           structure issues.                                                  planning decisions for the lake and its assets. The CRA em-
                over the Internet Evaluation
             www.lakechaparral.info                                                 403-829-7765                     The CCA supports organized sports, community programs
                                                                                                                     and social programs. The CCA supports and publishes the
                                                                                                                                                                                        ploys a facility director, Nancy Farah, under the direction of
                                                                                                                                                                                        a volunteer Board of Directors.

                                                                                    403-836-3018
                                                                    Chairman’s
     or call Team Palmer at 403-829-7765                               Club
                                                                                                                     community publication The Trailblazer to help keep you bet-        For inquires about the Lake Chaparral Park and Recreation
     Remember Nobody Sells more Real Estate than RE/MAX
                                                                                                                     ter informed. For inquires please see the list of CCA volunteers
                             Landan Real Estate                                                                                                                                         Centre please contact the Lake Chaparral Residents Associa-
                             #102, 279 Midpark Way SE                 Lifetime
                                                                                      www.lakechaparral.info         in the Trailblazer or email ask@chaparralcommunity.com.
                                                                                                                                                                                        tion at 403-254-4148 or visit their website at lakechap.ca.
                                                                                   palmer@lakechaparral.info
                                                                    Achievement

                             Calgary, Alberta T2X 1M2                  Award                                         Membership is a voluntary $20 per year.

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www.chaparralcommunity.com

                                         Membership Matters
Successful, healthy communities are generally those with active and sustained membership and involvement of the
community residents. Often a strong membership representation is an indication that our association is serving the                 To purchase a membership in your community association you can fill out the form below,
 needs of the community and is therefore, valued and supported by its residents. Your support today is important                          attach a cheque for $20.00 made out to Chaparral Community Association.
                       and ensures new energy to continually address community issues.
                                                                                                                                          Residents can purchase their memberships at ATB Financial at Walden Gate.
                                 What your Community Association does for you…
                                     • Programs and activities put on by the CCA                                                 Mail: Chaparral Community Association, P.O. Box 58001 – Chaparral RPO, Calgary, AB T2X 3V2
         (Stampede Kick-off Breakfast, Neighbour Day Chaparral Block Party, Festival of Lights, to name a few)
                                        • Social, environmental and civic affairs                                                                     Memberships valid for 1 year from date of purchase.
   (Advocating for traffic signal lights and crosswalk Rapid Movement Flashing Beacons (RFB), Safe Communities
 initiatives, Development Permit Applications, Financial Wellness presentations, Trailblazer, Traffic & Zoning Issues)
                                                   • Government Liaison
                                 (With the City of Calgary and Government of Alberta)
                                        • Weigh-in on Commercial Applications
              (Bottle Depot, Telus Cell Tower, BFI Canada Inc., Inland Cement and local based businesses)
                                             • Insurance and Administration
                    (Covers annual operating costs and applicable insurance cost to operate yearly)

     The Chaparral Community Association has been working hard to cover all the views, opinions, and concerns for
      all matters pertaining to Lake Chaparral, Chaparral Ridge, and Chaparral Valley outside of the Lake facility (we
     have nothing to do with Lake operations). We meet on a monthly basis at St. Sebastian Elementary to address a
                                                   progressive agenda.

 The cost of membership is $20.00 for one year. The value of the Community Association is to represent you and
keep you informed of important events and factors affecting the community as a whole. Please consider becoming
   a member if you are not already one. We are a non-profit organization and your membership goes towards
                    community events, programs, and operating costs as mentioned above.

                                                                                                                                                      2017 CCA MEMBERSHIP CARD
                                                                CHAPARRALCOMMUNITY.COM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chaparral Community Association
                                                                WEBSITE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2017 Family Membership Card
                                                                                                                         Name_____________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                 (Surname)                      (Given Name)
                                                                                                                         Name_____________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                 (Surname)                      (Given Name)
                                                                                                                         Address_________________________________________Postal Code_________________
                                                                IS UNDER                                                 Phone #_______________ Email_ ______________________________________________

                                                                CONSTRUCTION                                             Date__________________ Can we contact you for Volunteer Activities? Yes ( ) No ( )
                                                                                                                         Cheque#______________ Cash Receipt #______________E-order ref__________________

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SCHOOL SHOUT-OUTS                                              SAFE & SOUND

                                                              Bicycle Helmet Safety                                             Female Physician
                                                              Head injuries are the leading cause of serious injury              accepting new
                                                              and death to kids on wheels*. Most injuries occur when                patients.
                                                              a cyclist suffers a fall, strikes a stationary object, or col-
                                                              lides with another cyclist/pedestrian. Remember—it’s                  Dr. Julie Langevin
                                                              the law in Alberta that cyclists under the age of 18 must
Sundance Elementary School                                    wear a helmet (and highly recommended for all ages).
April is a time of regrowth and rebirth and hopefully         Helmets should be CSA approved and worn during rec-                Women’s Health Appointments
some warmer weather.                                          reational activities such as skateboarding, in-line skat-              AVAILABLE WEEKLY
Dates to Remember:                                            ing, and cycling.                                                Female physicians to do paps, breast exams,
                                                                                                                                 IUD insertions, birth control or hormone
April 3: Classes resume after Spring Break                    Getting Informed                                                                 discussions.
April 4- 6: Gr 5/6 Climbing                                   • Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent a serious
April 9: The Birth of the CPR Performance at 10:40am            injury, or even save a life;                                             Tedman Donovan
April 10: School Council Meeting 6:3opm in the library        • Brain injuries can cause permanent disability or death;             PODIATRY PRACTICE
April 12: Gr 3 Aggie Day Field Trip                           • Reduce your risk by always wearing your helmet;                  For all your foot health needs. Orthotics
April 19: Earth Day Assembly                                  • Replace any helmet that has been involved in a crash,
                                                                                                                               & Sandals, Bunions & Hammertoes, Arch and
                                                                                                                               Heel Pain, Neuromas & Cysts. Corns, Calluses
April 20: PD Day                                                even if it appears undamaged.                                    & Warts, Shockwave Therapy Available.
April 23-27: Gr 5/6 Climbing Continues                                                                                          Diabetic Foot Care and Routine Foot Care.
April 25: Sundog Fun Lunch- Freshii                           Getting Started
April 30: Gr 3/4 Swimming Begins                              • Allow children to assist when buying their helmet. Cy-
                                                                clists who choose their own helmet are more likely to
                                                                wear them;

                   Tax Season is here!                        • Start the habit early. Young children learning to ride
                                                                tricycles need to wear helmets;
                                                              • Parents must lead by example – always wear a helmet
                    Accounting • Bookkeeping                    when cycling.
                          Tax Returns
                                                              Getting the Right Fit
                      Business Consulting
                                                              • Take the time to properly fit and adjust your helmet to
                         Call Ken Zablocki                      ensure maximum protection in case of a crash;
                          S C Consulting Services             • When worn properly, helmets should fit level, not tilt-
                   403-280-8724 or sccs@shaw.ca                 ed up, or down over the forehead;
                                                              • Helmets should feel snug, but not too tight. To test the
                                                                fit, the helmet should not fall off when you shake your
                                                                head from side-to-side while the straps are unfastened;
                                                              • Adjust the chin straps to form a “Y” below and slightly
                                                                forward from the ears;
                                                              • Only one finger should be able to fit under the chin
                                                                strap when it is fastened;
                                                              • Do not forget to use the sizing pads included with the
                                                                helmet. They will help improve the overall fit, comfort
                                                                and safety.

                                                              *Parachute Canada: http://www.parachutecanada.org/
                                                              injury-topics/item/wheeled-activities

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Heritage
                                                                Time Out
                                                                McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Street S.E.        Chaparral Real Estate Update
                                                                                                                                                                                                   403-921-3622
                                                                                                                                                                                          heritageroofingltd@yahoo.com

                                                                   (No religious content, non-denominational)              Last 12 Months Chaparral
                                                              Artisans in quilting, knitting, crocheting, card making,     MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
                                                              as well as a “do-as-you-wish” table meet to learn and
                                                                                                                                             Average Asking Price   Average Sold Price
                                                              practice their art in a community setting. No experience
                                                              is required. Come and learn from instructors, obtain ad-     February 2018          $509,825               $498,500             ROOF REPAIR               FULL ROOFING
                                                              vice, but mostly enjoy the company of women across           January 2018           $549,500               $536,000
                                                              the ages, make friends, and have a personal time out!        December 2017          $499,900               $480,000
                                                                                                                           November 2017          $499,999               $482,500
                                                              Our next session runs from April 4th to June 20th. Reg-
                                                                                                                           October 2017           $505,800               $490,000
                                                              istration is preferred, but drop in is available, babysit-
                                                              ting supplied. Please contact Lori at McDougall United       September 2017         $474,900               $462,500
                                                              Church 403-252-1620.                                         August 2017            $459,900               $455,000            FLAT ROOFING              FASCIA, SOFFIT &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EAVESTROUGH
                                                                                                                           July 2017              $522,000               $511,000
                                                              Check us out on Facebook!
                                                                                                                           June 2017              $524,900               $512,500
                                                                                                                           May 2017               $505,000               $498,500
                                                                                                                           April 2017             $472,450               $463,750
                                                                                                                           March 2017             $452,200               $447,750
                                                                                                                                                                                                 SIDING                     STUCCO
                                                                                          3     9      8                   Last 12 Months Chaparral
                                                                                                                           MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats
                                                                        4                              2     7                                No. New Properties    No. Properties Sold

                                                                              9    1                   5           3        February 2018             20                    12
                                                                                                                                                                                            WINDOW           DOORS             DRYWALL &
                                                                                                                            January 2018              17                    8
                                                                                                                                                                                          INSTALLATION                          PAINTING
                                                                        3          2      1            4           8        December 2017             7                     7
                                                                                                                            November 2017             9                     17
                                                                                                                            October 2017              15                    11
                                                                                                                            September 2017            24                    13
                                                                 1            4           9     8            3              August 2017               19                    21
                                                                                                                                                                                          VINYL DECKING      FENCES           STONE WORK
                                                                                                                            July 2017                 29                    20
                                                                 8            3                 2      9                    June 2017                 26                    23
                                                                                                                                                                                                FREE ESTIMATES
                                                                                                                            May 2017                  26                    18
                                                                        9     2                              4              April 2017                18                    22
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                                                                                                                           To view more detailed information that comprise the above
                                                                            FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 29                           MLS averages please visit chaparral.great-news.ca
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TAKE ON WELLNESS                                                FOR ARTS’ SAKE
                                                                                                                               NE W SHOWHOMES                         SHOWHOME E VENT                         APRIL 14TH 12-5PM

Teaching
 Sexual Health
Research shows that parent-child communication                                                                                FOO D
about sexual health can influence teen sexual behav-                                                                       TRUCK S AN D

iour. In fact, young people who receive health informa-
tion about all the parts that make up sexuality tend to
                                                               Spring Into The Arts                                        FA M I LY FU N                                                                                         FI R S T 50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 PEO PLE G E T
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   TU LI PS
delay sexual activity and make safer choices.                  by Aaron Chatha
As a parent, you may not feel comfortable or have the          April is the end of hockey season, and there’s no better
information you need to talk about sexual health with          way to fill that sports void than with Calgary’s thriving
your child. You aren’t alone: many parents are anxious         arts scene. Alberta Theatre Projects offers the perfect
about having “those talks”.                                    transition with Glory, the story of four friends in 1933
We’re here to help.                                            that set out to prove hockey isn’t just a sport for men.
Alberta Health Services’ Teaching Sexual Health website        Told through uplifting music and dance, the story is
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mation, tools and supports to help you talk with your          Their Own. If sports aren’t your thing, check out The Se-
child about sexual health, before and during the teen          cret Garden at Theatre Calgary, based on the beloved
years. The website covers a wide range of sexual health        children’s book. This version is the stunning Broadway
topics relevant to parents of children from birth to 18        musical.
years old like hygiene, values, healthy relationships,         For a more international flavour, Che Malambo is an all-
sexuality and consent.                                         male Argentinian dance company performing at the
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                                                               Finally, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra embraces
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