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12                                    CONTENTS

                                  9      WHAT DOES THE WSCRCA DO?                 20    THE HISTORY OF VICTORIA DAY

                                  10     WSCRCA AGM                               21    PHOTO CORNER BY BOB LEUTY

                                  11     KIDZ KORNER                              22    MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT: A
14                                                                                      DISCUSSION ON DEPRESSION
                                  12     WSCRCA YOUTH SOCCER
                                                                                  24    YOUR CITY OF CALGARY:
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What does the WSCRCA do?
 • We run youth and family related programs.
 • We are your voice at City Hall. Dealing with planning and development proposals, traffic, parks and recreation,
   and a direct voice to our local City Councillor.
 • We support community initiatives and events. Community clean up, Charity Stampede Breakfast, community
   garden, and so much more!

 Community Association VS Residents Association
 The community of West Springs/ Cougar Ridge encompasses several subdivisions, some of which have a
 Residents or Homeowners Association. Both play an important, but different role, in the community.

 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION                                    RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

    Membership is voluntary                                  Membership is mandatory
    Represents all households in the                         Annual fees registered against property title. Fees
    WSCRCA boundaries                                        must be paid in full prior to the sale of the home.
    Organizes community wide events and programs            Maintains the landscaping and other amenities in
                                                            the public green spaces for a specific subdivision

 Check out our website, www.wscr.ca, for all that we do! Want to stay up to date and have early access to all our
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 Become a West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association Member
 $25/ Household or $15 for Seniors
 That gets you:
 • Priority registration and discounts for WSCRCA run program and events
 • Support for a more vibrant community by supporting communitybased initiatives
 • Members only emails
 • The right to vote at the AGM if you are a WSCR resident
 You can still become a member even if you do not live in the community!
 Purchase your membership online at www.wscr.ca.

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WSCRCA AGM                                                   Mark Your
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                                                             WSCRCA Board Meetings
                                                             WSCRCA AGM June 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
                                                             Via video conference.
                                                             MEETING CHANGE: The WSCRCA Board is moving the
                                                             monthly meeting from the second Tuesday of the month
                                                             to the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Please join us for the 2021 WSCRCA Annual General
                                                             Please check out www.wscr.ca for more information.
Meeting on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 pm. Due to the
COVID-19 restrictions, we will once again be holding         Meetings are typically held in the upstairs community
our AGM via videoconference. Join us from the safety         room of the Calgary Co-Op on 85th Street SW,
of your home! Details and the link for participating will    however, we are presently meeting via Zoom video
be emailed to registered WSCRCA members, so make             conferencing. Anyone in the community is welcome
sure your membership is current. You may purchase            to attend these meetings. If you would like to discuss a
memberships at www.wscr.ca/membership/.                      particular issue or idea, please notify our secretary by
                                                             email a week before the meeting at secretary@wscr.ca.
Come hear about what your WSCR Community
Association has accomplished over the past year and          The WSCRCA Planning and Development Committee
all the great programs and events that our volunteers        meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Currently
have put on for the community. We will also review           meetings are held via Zoom video conferencing. Anyone
the WSCRCA financial statements, and active WSCRCA           in the community is welcome to attend, and if you are
members will elect the Board of Directors and Executives     interested in attending, please email planning@wscr.ca.
for the coming year. (In order to vote, memberships
must be purchased or renewed by May 30. If you have
registered for any of our programs over the past year,         Pet Lovers in the Community
you will already have a WSCRCA membership).
*Note: The Board president, Board secretary, and general
director roles will be voted in at the AGM, so if you are
interested in these positions you will need to have been
an active WSCRCA member by Sunday, May 9, 2021.
Get involved in your community! We always need new
members!
                                                                If you have a pet and are struggling to make ends
WSCR is looking for neighbours who love their
                                                              meet, “Pet Food Help and Support” can help you out.
community and want to make it all it can be. We are a
                                                              This organization is a Facebook group that welcomes
not-for-profit body that has proudly served the residents
                                                              help to everyone and is dedicated to feeding hungry
of our community since 2002 and are run by a group of
                                                                pets – one pet at a time. Join this Facebook group
dedicated volunteer board members. The scope of our
                                                                today for assistance. Once you reach out for help,
work revolves around providing community programs
                                                               an arrangement can be made to get you a monthly
such as soccer and skating, initiatives such as the
                                                                 supply of much needed food for your fur babies.
community garden, along with addressing issues and
affecting positive change. Our organization also serves        Please visit our Facebook page at https://www.
as a conduit to City Hall as the voice for our residents.      facebook.com/groups/albertapethelp for more
                                                                     information, and to sign up today!
See more details at our website www.wscr.ca.
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                                                             off our 2021 soccer season! The article was submitted
                                                             while we are still finalizing many details that are normally
                                                             completed by now. COVID continues to keep us on our
                                                             toes, however, WSCRCA is determined to create a safe
      Learn more                                             program for our members.

      www.thespecbox.com                                     Some changes you might see this year from the past include,
                                                             mixed uniforms for some teams, challenges honoring friend
                                                             requests due to balancing volunteers, and the addition of a
                                                             new Cougar Ridge field. Unfortunately, there was no update
                                                             on the U10 league at the newsletter deadline.
                                                             Things we are doing to keep everyone safe include
                                                             masking rules, physical distancing, smaller cohorts,
                                                             game limitations, fields spacing, spectator caps, and the
                                                             continuation of our coach police checks. This year we
                                                             replaced our old and heavy full metal frame U8 and U10
                                                             nets with composite, quick setup goals.
                                                             I wanted to thank everyone that signed up to volunteer.
                                                             Without you our program could not run. WSCRCA soccer
                                                             is 100% volunteer run, including the organizers. We had
                                                             close to 320 parent volunteer sign-ups, which is amazing.
                                                             We are evaluating the use of our volunteer sign-up tool for
                                                             next year. This was our first full year using SignUp.com (we
                                                             used it last year, but the season was cancelled). There were
                                                             a few growing pains, and some excel wizardry behinds the
                                                             scenes to cleanse the data (thanks Paul and Eileen!).
                                                             Let us enjoy being outdoors again, doing it safety, and
                                                             always being courteous to one another.

                                                            We want to hear from you if we can do anything better!
                                                             Email us at soccer@wscr.ca.
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   REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY                                                      REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY
          Properties Properties   Median              Median                              Properties    Properties   Median         Median
            Listed      Sold    Listed Price         Sold Price                             Listed         Sold    Listed Price    Sold Price

 Mar-21      22          20         $ 749,950        $ 759,500              Mar-21            17             14      $594,450       $582,500

 Feb-21      14          10         $ 753,800        $ 741,250              Feb-21            12             7       $599,900       $610,000

 Jan-21      10           8         $ 619,450        $ 599,000              Jan-21             4             9       $609,900       $588,888

 Dec-20       6           5         $ 599,700        $ 582,000              Dec-20             6             6       $552,400       $537,875

 Nov-20       7           6         $ 676,500        $ 647,000              Nov-20             9             6       $547,400       $534,000

 Oct-20      10          11         $ 749,000        $ 722,500              Oct-20             8             8       $521,950       $510,000

 Sep-20      22          20         $ 654,450        $ 639,475              Sep-20             6             6       $677,400       $657,500

 Aug-20      21          14         $ 714,900        $ 692,500              Aug-20            14             10      $607,400       $589,000

 Jul-20      13          12         $ 692,200        $ 671,500               Jul-20           11             9       $529,000       $510,000

 Jun-20      21          14         $ 844,900        $ 821,500              Jun-20            10             15      $600,000       $585,000

 May-20      17           6         $ 650,000        $ 628,000             May-20              9             4       $519,950       $512,500

 Apr-20      11           4         $ 679,950        $ 655,000              Apr-20             3             2       $562,400       $538,500

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Volunteering Opportunity                                             The Cricket Challenge
for WSCRCA’s 14th Annual                                                        by Cheryl Dunkley

Recycling Event                                                        Oh Cricket, what have you done?
                                                                   A mess in mom’s slipper is not much fun
                                                                   Aim for the pads, there all over the floor
                                                                     Training Cricket is a great big chore.
                                                                 Ten more warnings and you’re out the door !
                                                               Mom crashed in the kitchen, stepping over the gate
                                                                     Ouch, a big swollen toe was her fate.
                                                                        She’s sore and mad, very upset
                                                                     Wondering of it’s all worth it, I’ll bet.
                                                                 Perhaps a treat reward might help the cause
                                                                      Cricket has little fluffy white paws.
                                                                         First, you have to get it right
                                                                  Because you know who, will win this fight !
                                                                  You are so cute, we can’t stay mad for long
                                                                 Jenny to the rescue, says, “It would be wrong
The 14th Annual WSCRCA Recycling Event will be held                         To send him back now,
on Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the               Be patient, keep trying, don’t give up
Calgary French and International School, located at #700-                After all, Cricket’s just a pup”
77 St SW.                                                                Success this spring and then
                                                                           We’ll all take a bow wow
Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful
event. You can find the volunteering opportunity by
heading over to https://wscr.ca/about-us/volunteering/.
Things to Know:
• Optional entry fee is one non-perishable food item or
   donation which will be dropped off at the Calgary Food                          Give
   Bank, thanks to Shanked Computer Recycling.
• This is a volunteer-run event and is made possible by                         Momma a
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   of Calgary, WINS, Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta,
   Shanked Computer Recycling, CFIS (Calgary French and
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• COVID protocols: Please note that COVID-19 provincial
   regulations will be in effect at all times, including
   staying 2 metres apart, wearing masks, and practicing
   good hygiene.
• We only run until 2:00 pm, so make sure you stop by
   early and don’t forget to thank the volunteers!
There are still some volunteer opportunities available
that you can find at the following link: https://wscr.ca/
about-us/volunteering/.
Please feel free to share this link with your friends and
neighbors.
For more information, please visit our website at www.
wscr.ca or email Paul Ghazar at president@wscr.ca.
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                                                                • Its high-nutrient content creates “hot spots” causing
                                                                  nearby grass and plants to burn and discolour.
                                                                • It can contaminate ponds, rivers, and other water
                                                                  sources when carried away by rain or melting snow.
                                                                • It attracts mice, coyotes, and other wildlife to urban
                                                                  areas.
                                                                • It does not absorb into the soil, so the risk of spreading
                                                                  its harmful effects can linger for years.
                                                                Help Make Our City and Community #1 By Picking Up
                                                                The #2!
Now that the snow has melted, it appears that the               Here is what you can do to help keep our parks and paths
neighbourhood fur-babies have left a lot of “calling cards”     clean and safe:
around our WSCR community. Some residents are also
                                                                • Always carry pet waste bags with you. If you do not have
upset that dog owners are not picking up after their dogs
                                                                  one, ask someone else with a dog if they have extra.
when they poop on other people’s front lawns.
                                                                • Pick up your pet’s waste, and then perform a karma pick
What can you do to be a responsible dog owner and a               up: pick up another poop for the time you may have
good neighbour?                                                   missed one of your own!
• Try to keep your dog from doing their business (both         • Dispose of your pet’s waste as soon as possible in a
   kinds please, as urine kills grass) on front lawns.            nearby garbage bin (or your green bin if your bag is
• Always pick up the poop if it happens (we know dogs            certified compostable, not if biodegradable).
   can’t always wait) and carry it to the closest public        • Do not leave the bag on the path.
   garbage bin or back home, not to a neighbour’s black         • If you see someone not picking up after their dog, please
   bin please, as this is against City Bylaws.                    offer them a bag!
                                                                • Organize a poop clean-up day with other dog owners.
*Did you know that there are no off-leash areas in WSCR?
Dogs must be on leash everywhere (except on your own            Not Sure What the Bylaws Are Regarding Responsible
property) in our community!                                     Pet Ownership?
                                                                • All dogs must have, and wear, a City of Calgary license as
The WSCRCA is working with the City to make one or                soon as they reach three months of age.
more off-leash parks in WSCR, but this will take a few          • All dogs must be on-leash at all times, unless posted
years. So please be considerate and keep dogs on-leash            signs indicate otherwise, or on property where the
on our streets, pathways, and in playing fields. Many             owner of the dog has the right of occupation.
people, and especially children, are afraid of dogs. Also,      • Dogs may not be left unattended while tethered (e.g., in
some dogs are reactive to your friendly dog running up            front of a store).
to them.                                                        • Dogs may only be transported in the back of a truck if
If you are interested in helping with developing an off-          the dog is in a fully enclosed trailer, a truck bed covered
leash park, please send an email to volunteer@wscr.ca.            with a topper, contained in a ventilated kennel that is
                                                                  secured to the truck bed, or securely tethered and not
The City’s P.U.P.P.Y. (Pick Up Pooch’s Poo Yourself) Program      standing on bare metal.
focuses on keeping our city pet-waste free and promotes         • Dog owners must ensure that they bring along suitable
responsible dog ownership:                                        means to pick up feces.
The Scoop on Dog Poop:                                          • Dog owners must pick up all feces produced by their
• Dog waste can be harmful to people, pets, and the              dog, both on and off their property.
  environment if not picked up and disposed of properly.        • Dogs must be under control in designated off-leash
• It often contains E. coli and other harmful bacteria, such     areas. This means they must be in sight of their owners
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STUDENT OP-ED
The History of Victoria Day                                     to get outside, talk with one another, and in general be
                                                                proud of where they lived. For example, in 1866, one
by Elena Ovechkin                                               town mounted a day long fête to celebrate the event. It
                                                                included a gun salute at midnight, pre-dawn serenades,
                                                                picnics, athletic events, and much more. It was
                                                                celebrations like this that have characterized Victoria
                                                                Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. Victoria Day
                                                                was celebrated until 1952. In 1952, it was changed to
Victoria Day is celebrated on May 24 each year. It              officially represent the monarch’s birthday rather than
means a long weekend before diploma exams and                   just Queen Victoria’s.
finals, and a break before the last push of the school          Canadian law also dictates that on Victoria Day, the
year. It is a time to spend with family, making burgers,        Royal Union Flag, the Union Jack, is to be flown from
riding bikes, and unofficially the start of summer. But         dawn to dusk on all federal government buildings,
this holiday is steeped in tradition that typically gets        where circumstances allow for two flag poles, as the
ignored in the excitement of having an extra day off.           Union Jack can never replace the Canadian Flag.
Victoria Day started off in 1845, when it was declared a
                                                                Overall, Victoria Day is a holiday that includes many
holiday in Canada. Canada wasn’t even its own country
                                                                traditions, both official and unofficial, that help to
then! Interestingly enough, Victoria Day isn’t actually
                                                                define the weekend in many Canadians’ memories.
celebrated in Britain. It is celebrated in parts of Scotland,
                                                                Victoria Day is not only a day to spend with family and
specifically Edinburgh, but it is not celebrated in most
                                                                friends, soaking up the beginning of summer, but also a
other parts of the United Kingdom.
                                                                day to remember our monarchial roots.
Beginning in 1957, it was announced that Victoria Day
                                                                The views and opinions expressed in this publication
would not only mark the birthday of Queen Victoria,
                                                                are those of the author. They do not purport to reflect
but also of the ruling monarch. Even though Queen
                                                                the opinions or views of the WSCRCA or its members.
Elizabeth’s birthday is April 21, it is officially marked in
Canada on Victoria Day. In Britain though, the Queen’s
birthday is not a national holiday. One might think
that it would make sense to have a statutory holiday to
celebrate the birthday of the monarch, but this is not
the case. There is an annual parade and celebration that
takes place though to mark this event. This event is called
“Trooping the Colour” and it takes place on the second
Saturday of June. It a televised event, and recently
has been streamed live on YouTube and Facebook.
The ceremony has marked the official birthday of the
monarch since 1748. On Victoria Day, Canada also has
its own “Trooping the Colour” ceremony that takes
place on Parliament Hill or at Rideau Hall. The Governor           Do you love piano music and hate the
General, other members of the Royal family, the Minister           news? Well than, Friday, April 18 in
of National Defense, and the Chief of the Defense Staff            1930 would have been a great day for
typically take the Queen’s place at this event.                    you. On this day, the BBC reported that
One reason why we still celebrate Victoria Day, is because         there was no news. Absolutely nothing
Queen Victoria was the first monarch of Canada. Queen              to report, and instead played piano
Victoria was the monarch on the throne when Canada                 music all day! Can you imagine that
gained independence. The holiday also has nationalistic            happening now??
origins because it gave the people of Canada a reason

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MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT
A Discussion on Depression                                    Educate Yourself
                                                              The stigma, shame, and silence around depression is
by Nancy Bergeron, RPsych | nancy@viewpointcalgary.ca
                                                              huge. Myths and misunderstanding further enforce the
                                                              silence. By getting to know the realities of depression, we
                                                              can better help and support those who are experiencing
                                                              it. Becoming educated about depression demonstrates
                                                              to those that are suffering that we care.
                                                              How to best help a friend or loved one:
                                                              Being a compassionate listener is much more important
                                                              than giving advice. You don’t have to try to “fix” the person;
                                                              you just have to be a good listener. Often, the simple act
                                                              of talking to someone face to face can be an enormous
                                                              help to someone suffering from depression. Encourage
                                                              the depressed person to talk about their feelings and be
                                                              willing to listen without judgement. Don’t expect a single
                                                              conversation to be the end of it. Depressed people tend
                                                              to withdraw from others and isolate themselves. You may
                                                              need to express your concern and willingness to listen
                                                              over and over again. Be gentle, yet persistent.
                                                              Phrases that are helpful:
Depression is more than just feeling “down.” It is a          • You are not alone, I’m here for you.
serious illness caused by changes in brain chemistry.         • I may not understand how you feel right now, but I care
Research tells us that other factors contribute to the           and want to help.
onset of depression, including genetics, changes in           • You are important to me.
hormone levels, certain medical conditions, stress,           • Is there anything I can help with?
grief, a pandemic, or difficult circumstances in our lives.
                                                              Phrases that are not helpful:
Many Faces of Depression                                      • It’s all in your head.
Many people are surprised by those that are                   • We all go through this sometimes.
experiencing depression. They are smart, have a               • Cheer up, look on the bright side.
good job, great partner, or family unit, are part of a        • Go for a walk.
community, and have all kinds of positives in their           • Have you tried to meditate?
lives. They “seem fine.” Just because a person doesn’t        • Aren’t you feeling better yet?
look depressed, doesn’t mean they are not deeply
                                                              Connection and Openness are the key:
affected by it. People experiencing depression can be
                                                              Walking alongside someone who is dealing with
quite skilled at wearing a mask and acting as though
                                                              depression can be frustrating. Depression wants to be
everything is good in their world.
                                                              with isolation, so it is common for those affected to pull
Depression and Isolation                                      away. However, as someone who wants to help, you
Depression and isolation are best friends, and it’s           have to keep showing up. Sometimes all it takes is being
not a healthy relationship. Most of their time is spent       present for your friend or loved one on a consistent basis.
together, often to the total exclusion of others.             That in itself is the proof that you care and are in it for the
They hate it when other influences interfere with             long haul. Only by opening up a dialogue and building
their relationship. Isolation serves depression, and          connections can one overcome the destructive dynamics
depression thrives with isolation. Theirs is a powerful,      of depression and isolation.
mutually reinforcing bond. Therefore, the best way to
                                                              If you or a loved one is suffering with depression, please
help depression is to reduce isolation and increase
                                                              reach out.
connection to others.
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Catholic high school in Airdrie. This project, worth $40
million, is very welcome.

At our March 24 regular board meeting, the Board of
Trustees approved the 2022-2025 Capital Plan. Year one
priorities include: K-9 school in Legacy, K-6 school in
Redstone, K-9 school in Nolan Hill, K-9 school in Walden,
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Councillor, Ward 6
                                                                       YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
                      Jeff Davison
                       403-268-1318      ward06@calgary.ca
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                                                              Reduce Your Flood Risk. Be
                   www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdavisonyyc         Prepared
                  @JeffDavisonYYC    www.jeffdavisonyyc.com   Calgary is at most risk of river flooding from May 15 to July
Hello, Ward 6! Here are your community updates for            15. This year’s mountain snowpack is above average, but
May 2021                                                      we don’t typically see river flooding from snowpack alone.
                                                              Depending on how quickly the snow melts, and if there is
Supporting Small Business in Calgary
                                                              heavy rainfall, floods can happen quickly, so it’s important
Support for Calgary’s small businesses and a cap on tax
                                                              to be prepared.
hikes is on the way! I was very pleased to see City Council
unanimously support my request to cap non-residential         We’re ready
property tax increases AND provide $30M in COVID-19           While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we
relief. City Council also supported Cllr. Sutherland and I    are approaching our annual flood preparations, it hasn’t
in our advocacy for small business relief by waiving all      changed what matters: We’re prepared and have resources
business license fees to $0 for the next two years!           in place to respond. The City is monitoring weather
                                                              and river conditions 24/7 to provide early warning and
Council Finalizes 2021 Property Tax Rates
                                                              improve response. Our dedicated teams have stockpiled
City Council has finalized this year’s property tax cut.
                                                              materials for riverbank protection and temporary barriers,
Calgarians can expect a tax cut of 2.14 per cent in 2021:
                                                              completed testing and preparation of outfalls, lift stations
-1.64% for residential and -2.84% for non-residential.
                                                              and pumps, and held response exercises.
Safety on our Transit Network
                                                              Since 2013 we’ve reduced Calgary’s flood risk by half
I’ve heard many concerns about safety on the Calgary
                                                              Many projects are complete, with more underway. For
Transit network, especially on the C-Train and LRT sta-
                                                              instance, higher steel gates at Glenmore Dam double
tions. I’ve raised these concerns directly to City Admin-
                                                              the capacity of the Glenmore Reservoir. Flood barriers
istration. As a result: Calgary Transit is implementing a
                                                              stretching from the Peace Bridge to Eau Claire Plaza,
three-step plan to address concerns around safety.
                                                              and at the end of Heritage Drive, provide 2013-level
Effective immediately: Calgary Transit is doubling the        protection to critical infrastructure.
number of peace officers (from 30 per day to 60 per day)
that are deployed on the system at any one time. Peace        Three ways you can be ready
officers will continue to work with DOAP and Calgary          • Understand. Know your flood risk whether you live,
Police Services (CPS) to address issues. This immediate         work, or spend any time around our rivers.
activity will be achieved through overtime with existing      • Be prepared. Take steps to reduce flood damage and
resources – all peace officer functions will be maintained.     be prepared if you need to evacuate quickly.
Street Sweeping is happening in your community!               • Stay informed. Follow local media and the City on
The City sweeps material left behind from winter op-            social media and register for emergency alerts.
erations on over 16,000 lane kilometres of paved roads,       Visit calgary.ca/floodinfo for more information.
and getting the work done is a collaborative effort. We
would like to thank Calgarians for their help in moving
their cars from the street and their blue, black and green
carts on to the curb when sweeping is scheduled.
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                    SUMMER PRESCHOOL & CAMPS

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Full & Half Day Options!

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CONCRETE SEALING
                                                        Kilbco offers concrete resealing to help protect and
                                                        enhance the appearance of exposed aggregate, colored

MUSIC CAMPS
                                                        and stamped concrete patios, walkways and driveways.

MUSIC CAMPS
                                                        We take pride in using the best sealing products
                                                        available which help repel salt and protect against
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                                                        Please call Kilbco to maintain the value of your
                                                        investment.
With camp choices for all ages and skill levels,
school of rock is the perfect summer activity           FREE ESTIMATES
for your child. our summer music camps are
performance-based, meaning students learn to play
by rehearsing and performing together in a fun
environment. from beginner camps to songWriting
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and themed camps, We offer a Wide variety of
options to ensure your child has an amazing,
immersive musical experience. sign up your child
noW and Watch them become a musician this summer.
                                                                                              Locally Owned &
SCHOOL OF ROCK | CALGARY
                                                                                                      Operated
2707-17th
2707-17TH AVE
           AVE SW
SCHOOL      OFSWROCK | CALGARY
SCHOOL      OF ROCK | CALGARY

MUSIC CAMPS
587-353-7625
587-353-7625
2707-17TH AVE SW
www.locations.schoolofrock.com/calgary
www.locations.schoolofrock.com/calgary
2707-17TH AVE SW
                                                             Free Estimates to 403.870.0737
587-353-7625
587-353-7625
www.locations.schoolofrock.com/calgary
www.locations.schoolofrock.com/calgary

SCHOOL OF ROCK | CALGARY
2707-17TH AVE SW
587-353-7625
www.locations.schoolofrock.com/calgary

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David
lives here.
David believes in the value of our community. David has demonstrated his
commitment to our community through his Artist in Residence programs with
our local schools and the annual Music in the Park event in Discovery Ridge.
As the top performing REALTOR® on the Westside, homeowners have come to
appreciate David’s commitment to the value of our community too.

David is invested in our Westside communities because this is where he
lives, works, and plays.

        When it’s time to sell your home,
 David is the REALTOR® your neighbours trust.

 403 869 7971 | david@davidpellettier.ca | davidpellettier.ca                                                  Real Estate (Central)

* MLS data - CaLEndaR 2015-2020 inCLuSivE. dEtaChEd hoMES, LiStEd & SoLd, in thE CoMbinEd CoMMunitiES of: WESt SpRingS, aSpEn WoodS,
  SpRingbank hiLL, diSCovERy RidgE, SignaL hiLL, ChRiStiE paRk, StRathCona paRk, CoaCh hiLL, pattERSon, and CougaR RidgE.
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