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FEBRUARY 2020 YOUR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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BRINGING WEST SPRINGS, COUGAR RIDGE, & WENTWORTH TOGETHER
WSCRCA SOCCER
REGISTRATION
SEE PAGE 23
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FEBRUARY 2020
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE WSCR COMMUNITY
8 CONTENTS
8 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 23 WSCR COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION YOUTH
12 WSCR TRAFFIC UPDATES SOCCER 2020
13 WEST CALGARY RING ROAD 26 WINES WITH DICK
(WCRR): CONTROLLED MCDOUGALL
BLASTING OPEN HOUSE
14 14 WSCRCA SKI & TUBE NIGHT
27 REAL ESTATE COUNCIL
OF ALBERTA: ASK CHARLES
16 WSCRCA PRESCHOOL 28 HEART DESEASE IN CANADA
SKATE PROGRAM
30 TAKE ON WELLNESS:
20 FREE FEBRUARY EVENTS SUPPORTING A FRIEND
IN CALGARY WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
21 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: 31 MY BABYSITTER LIST
CHANGING ONE’S TUNE – THE
16 EVOLUTION OF THE SIREN 33 BUSINESS CLSSIFIEDS
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of
the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the West Springs
Cougar Ridge Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is
believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so.
Great News Media and the West Springs Cougar Ridge Community and/or Residents’ Association do not
endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should
not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
21 23 30
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Membership
The West Springs / Cougar Ridge Community Associa-
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE tion (WSCRCA) is a volunteer-run organization repre-
Position Name Email senting all residents of West Springs and Cougar Ridge.
President Paul Ghazar president@wscr.ca We are dedicated to making our community a great
place to live, work and play.
Vice President Karla Gibson vicepresident@wscr.ca
Secretary Linda Nesset secretary@wscr.ca Why Join?
All residents of West Springs and Cougar Ridge Ridge
Treasurer Stacey Roznicki treasurer@wscr.ca
(and any other community) are eligible to join, and we
COMMITTEES
encourage all our neighbours to do so. By joining, not
Committee Director/Volunteer Email only will you be able to vote at our Annual General Meet-
Charity Casino Ryan Duckworth casino@wscr.ca ing and put your name forward to serve on the Board of
Communications communications@wscr.ca Directors but more importantly, you will stand to receive
close to $200 in savings when participating in our various
Newsletter Karen Riordan newsletter@wscr.ca
programs and taking advantage of our unique offerings.
Facebook Linda Nesset secretary@wscr.ca
How much does it cost?
Family Programs Stacey Roznicki programs@wscr.ca
Membership is valid for a single year from the date that
Membership Paul Ghazar membership@wscr.ca you join. Membership levels are detailed below:
Sponsorship Chris Tattrie sponsorship@wscr.ca • Regular Member – $25
Lara Mitchell • Regular Member (Senior- 65 years and over) – $15
Planning Linda Nesset planning@wscr.ca • Associate Member – $25
& Development Steve Berman
Associate members live outside the WSCRCA commu-
Eileen Teasdale
nity boundaries. Associate members receive all the
David Field
Mike Hammerlindl benefits of membership, except the right to vote and
Denis Ho the right to serve on the Board of Directors.
Don MacLeod
JOIN NOW at www.wscr.ca
Patrick Sinclair
What are the benefits of membership?
Soccer Chris Tattrie soccer@wscr.ca As a member, you will receive:
Skating Kimberly Paw skating@wscr.ca • Specialty pricing and/or free admission to many
Day Camp Aidan Rogers daycamp@wscr.ca events and offers such as:
- Community Ski/Snowboard Night
Traffic Denis Ho traffic@wscr.ca
- Learn to Skate Program
Volunteers Aidan Rogers volunteer@wscr.ca
• WSCRCA Camp
Directors at Stan Peake, Tanya Bogusky-Ghazar • Little Warriors, Girl Power and Good Guys Programs
Large Cyndi Cave • “Members only” offers from our sponsors
FOLLOW US ON • Many other programs and event offerings throughout
the year
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wscrca/ • Eligibility to register your kids in the WSCRCA Soccer
Twitter: @WSCRCA Program
• Priority registration for WSCRCA offerings and events
Instagram: @wscrca • The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting, if you
Website: https://wscr.ca live within the WSCRCA boundaries
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WSCRCA Board Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday (7-9pm) of each month, except July and Au- Welcome to the Neighbourhood!
gust. They are typically held in the upstairs commu-
Become a WEST SPRINGS/COUGAR RIDGE COMMUNITY
nity room of the Calgary Co-Op on 85th Street SW. All ASSOCIATION member today!
residents are welcome to attend these meetings. If you
would like to discuss a particular issue or idea, please ONLY $25 per HOUSEHOLD per YEAR
notify Linda Nesset, our secretary, by email a week be- *Senior’s rate $15
fore the meeting: secretary@wscr.ca.
• Priority registration and discounts for WSCRCA run
UPCOMING EVENTS programs and events such as WSCR Soccer, WinSport
Soccer 2020 Registration Night,Learn to Skate, Safe4Kids classes, Yoga, as well as
Early bird: January 19 - March 1 promo deals with WSCR businesses.
Regular: March 2 - March 31 • Support for a more vibrant community. Your member-
ship fees help run our community-wide events like Re-
Winsport Family Ski/Tubing Night Registration cycling Day, Skate Park, Day Camp and the Dog PAWty.
January 26 - February 14 • Be the first to know what is going on in WSCR through
To register go to: http://wscr.ca/all-programs/ members only emails.
• The right to vote at the AGM if you are a WSCR resident.
Winsport Family Ski/Tubing Night
February 16 from 6pm – 9pm • Your collective voice with The City of Calgary and the
Alberta Government regarding issues such as the Ring
Road, traffic, development, safety and crime.
• Be involved in planning events and programs brought
ESL Conversation into your community by being a WSCRCA volunteer.
• DID YOU KNOW: You may become a WSCRCA member
Café - Free
and participate in our offerings/events even if you are
NOT a resident of West Springs or Cougar Ridge.
Buy your membership online at wscr.ca/membership/
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Or mail a cheque to #138, Unit 406, 917 - 85th Street SW,
FREE English Conversation (ESL) Cafe - Join us to Calgary, Alberta, T3H 5Z9
practice speaking English, learn about Canadian
culture and meet other people. Drop-in at the SCA
Community Centre (277 Strathcona Dr. SW) for a few
classes or join us every week. For more information
about this free program, please contact Martha at
marthaonsimcoe@telus.net or call 403-245-1726. All
welcome! Offered by St. Martin’s Anglican Church and
the SCA Community Centre. Classes go from Septem-
ber 17 to December 3 (2019), January 14 to March 17
(2020), and April 7 to June 2 (2020).
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You can stay in touch with your community by following us on Facebook and joining this FB Group. It’s a great way
to grow our community and keep up to date on what is happening in WSCR.
The WSCR Garage Sales Group: Here you can post an ad for your upcoming garage or yard sales, and what garage
sales are happening in our communities (West Springs, Cougar Ridge & Wentworth). Follow this group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSCRgaragesales/
Follow the main WSCRCA Page here: https://www.facebook.com/wscrca/
Public Notice
Attention Eden Brook Cemetery Property owners.
We are currently verifying ownership records as part of
a digitization of permanent cemetery records.
Please contact us as soon as possible at: 403-879-9057
Call for more information on how to transfer your
arrangements from another funeral home to Arbor.
Eden Brook Funeral Home & Cemetery
by Arbor Memorial
24223 Township Road 242, Calgary, AB • edenbrookcemetery.ca
You can stay in touch with your community by fol-
lowing us on Facebook and joining this FB Group. It’s
a great way to grow our community and keep up to
date on what is happening in WSC.
The WSCR Babysitters Group: A place where parents
Your first WEEK is free!
can find local babysitters, as well as where local
babysitters, aged 12-25, can add themselves to the
list to find jobs. Follow this group here: https://www.
facebook.com/groups/wscrbabysitters/
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WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 9
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10 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesCommunity What does the
Association West Springs/
vs. Residents Cougar Ridge
Association Community
Residents’ / Homeowners’ Associations
The community of West Springs/Cougar Ridge en-
Association do?
compasses several subdivisions, some of which have We run youth related programs
a Residents’ or Home Owners’ Association. Both the • WSCRCA Soccer League (U4-U10)
Community Association and the Residents’/Homeown- • Summer Day Camps
ers’ Association play an important, but different, role in • Little Warriors Stewards of Children Workshop
maintaining the standard of living in our community. • Safe4Life, GirlPower and GoodGuys Workshops
WSCR Community Association • Ski/Snowboard Nights at WinSport
• Membership is voluntary. • Learn to Skate at WinSport
• Represents all households within its boundaries (from • Babysitting and HomeAlone Workshops
Cougar Ridge to Bow Trail, 101st Street to Coach Hill) in We’re your voice at City Hall
discussions with The City of Calgary, land developers, • Planning & Development Proposals
schools, and other organizations. • Area Structure Plans
• Organizes recreational and informative programs for • Traffic
community members. • Parks & Recreation
• Organizes community-wide social events. • Liaison with the City of Calgary
Residents’ or Homeowners’ Association We support community initiatives
• Membership is mandatory • Community Recycling & Clean-up
• Annual fees, if levied, are secured by an encumbrance • Charity Stampede Breakfast
registered against the property title. Fees must be paid • Charity Casino (AGLC) Fundraising
in full prior to the sale of a home. • Playground Construction at Local Schools
• Maintains the landscaping and other amenities in the • Adult Fitness & Yoga
various public green spaces for a specific subdivision.
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WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 11WSCR TRAFFIC UPDATES
L A N D S C A P I N G
C U S TO M E R S AT I S FA C T I O N G U A R A N T E E D
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· Fences BOW TRAIL UPDATE:
· Retaining Walls In December 2019, several new pathway connections
· Irrigation were completed as part of the Bow Trail widening and
· Stamped and intersection improvements project.
Exposed Concrete
· Bulk Topsoil Deliveries The improvements include:
· Through Tip Top Soil • Pathway extensions on the north and south side of
Bow Trail from 85 Street to Old Banff Coach Road and
Strathcona Blvd.
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• An at-grade pedestrian crossing with signals on 77
Street East of 85 Street S.W.
Along with these connections, other major work includ-
ing widening Bow Trail to two lanes in each direction,
between 85 Street S.W. and Old Banff Coach Road, and
the addition of street lighting, traffic signals, safety ca-
ble barrier. As well, a storm water system has also been
completed.
Crews will be back to complete the remaining intersec-
tion work and landscaping along 85 St. and the west leg
in spring 2020.
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12 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesWEST CALGARY TAKE ON WELLNESS
RING ROAD Advance Care Planning
(WCRR) Helps You Document
Your Healthcare Wishes
Controlled Blasting
Open House
Advance care planning is a way to help you think about,
talk about, and document your wishes for healthcare.
It’s a process that can help you make healthcare deci-
sions now and for the future.
An Open House was held on Saturday, January 11, 2020
for residents of WSCR interested in the controlled blast- If there’s a time when you aren’t able to speak for
ing for the West Calgary Ring Road. Representatives yourself, it’s important that your loved ones and your
from Alberta Transportation, EllisDon, McCaw’s Drilling healthcare team understand your wishes for healthcare.
& Blasting, Explotech, Sureway Construction, Tetra Tech, Planning today makes sure that your wishes are known,
and Associated Engineering were on hand to answer no matter what the future holds.
questions. Advance care planning may bring comfort and peace of
mind to you, your family, and to those who may have to
Information on the ring road is available on www.
make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
westringroad.ca and http://www.alberta.ca/
west-calgary-ring-road.aspx. As determined by the • What are your values, wishes, and goals for your health-
open house, the ring road websites will be updated with care? Think about what’s important to you.
more information specific to the blasting, including ac- • Do you have beliefs that influence your healthcare
cess to existing and future blasting data, and a section wishes?
of blasting FAQs. Explotech has been retained by Mc- • Are there conditions under which you do or do not
Caw’s to provide vibration and blast consulting services, want a certain treatment?
they are able to answer questions as to what residents • Where would you want to be cared for?
have experienced to date during a blast, show and ex- • Have you had experiences with family or friends where
plain the monitored data, discuss the safety standards healthcare decisions had to be made?
and thresholds and how it relates to the structure of • Have you considered organ and tissue donation?
your home or answer any other questions or concerns Consider getting and filling out a Green Sleeve.
you may have. They can be reached at: wcrrblasting@
explotech.com. Please also copy your concerns and A Green Sleeve is a plastic pocket that holds your ad-
questions to WSCRCA via planning@wscr.ca. Explotech vance care planning forms. Think of it like a medical
has stated that the monitored vibration and pressure passport. It holds important legal forms that go with
data from all blasts to date are below the safety thresh- you through the healthcare system. In an emergency,
olds established for framed residential homes and are at Alberta Health Services medical providers can look at
values unable to cause structural damage. your Green Sleeve and know your healthcare wishes.
The Green Sleeve belongs to you and should only have
Please also note that the contractor has been granted a
the most up-to-date forms inside.
noise exemption permit by the City that allows them to
start piling operations as early as 7am on the weekends You can get a Green Sleeve from any Alberta Health Ser-
if deemed necessary during the construction schedule. vices provider. You can ask your family doctor for one or
Piling is the continuous hammering of steel supports a nurse might suggest that you get one. You can also or-
deep into the ground/bedrock. These supports are nec- der up to four free online. Email conversationsmatter@
essary for the overpasses of the ring road. ahs.ca for information.
WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 13This evening is a great opportunity to meet your
neighbours. Your registration includes access to
the necessary facilities and use of the lifts and sev-
eral tubing lanes. If you need skis or snowboards,
please note that the rental shop will be open as
usual and you will be able to rent everything you
need for the evening.
This is a WSCRCA members-only event: $20 per
family (nonrefundable). Each member is entitled to
a maximum of 6 ski tickets and 6 tubing tickets. You
do not need to live in West Springs or Cougar Ridge
to buy a WSCRCA membership.
Tickets will be available for pick up on the evening
of the event in the ski lodge: 2nd level, near the caf-
eteria (next to the elevator at the top of the stairs),
any time after 6PM.
WSCRCA Ski WSCRCA memberships are available online at:
http://wscr.ca/membership/
& Tube Night REGISTRATION for this event is from JANUARY 26th
to FEBRUARY 14th, 2020.
To register for the ski night visit: http://wscr.ca/
all-programs/
The WSCR Community Association’s annual ski, boarding and
tubing night is on Sunday, February 16th, 6-9 pm this year at Can you help?
Winsport. The WSCR Community Association rents the whole We need VOLUNTEERS for this event!
ski hill and several tube lanes for our members. Tubing is a Please visit this link to sign up:
super fun activity for KIDS and TEENS as well as adults! http://wscr.ca/about-us/volunteering/
YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
Calgary Awards Nominations Christmas Tree Drop-Offs
Are Now Open Available Until February 2
For 26 years, The Calgary Awards have celebrated ex-
If you still need to get rid of your real Christmas tree,
ceptional achievements and contributions made by Cal-
drop-off locations are available until February 2.
garians. This is your opportunity to nominate deserving
individuals, businesses and organizations that make a • Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, string and tree
difference. Look to your neighbours, colleagues, com- stands.
munity leaders, local groups and companies who could • Do not wrap or bag your tree.
qualify as award recipients. Deadline is Monday, Febru- Find a list of drop-off locations at calgary.ca/christmastree.
ary 24. For more information on each award category,
eligibility criteria, how to nominate someone, and previ- You can also cut up your Christmas tree and put inside
ous award recipients, visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards. your green cart for pickup.
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WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 15There are a few remaining spots for WSCR’s An-
nual Preschool Skate Program at WinSport’s Markin
MacPhail Centre. This is a great opportunity to intro-
duce your preschool and kindergarten-aged children
to the ice in a fun learn-to-skate program (designed
for ages 3-6) within a community setting. This is
hugely popular program and has been very success-
ful in providing high value to our WSCR family mem-
bers over the years.
It is open to WSCRCA members only at a cost of
$20 per skater per session (see dates/times be-
low). To register for a program visit: http://wscr.ca/
all-programs/
DID YOU KNOW?
• you do not need to live in the communities of West
Springs or Cougar Ridge to join the WSCRCA
• membership is only $25 per year (for the entire
household!)
• registration for membership visit: http://wscr.ca/
membership/
SESSIONS
Session 1: Preschool Skate TUESDAYS
at 10:00 to 10:25AM
JAN 7, 28, FEB 4, 18, MAR 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: Preschool Skate TUESDAYS
at 10:30 – 10:55AM
JAN 7, 28, FEB 4, 18, MAR 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 3: Preschool Skate FRIDAYS
at 10:00 to 10:25AM
JAN 10, 17, FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, MAR 13, 20
Session 4: Preschool Skate FRIDAYS
at 10:30 to 10:55AM
JAN 10, 17, FEB 7, 14, 21, 28, MAR 13, 20
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
Mandatory for preschool skating participants:
• Skate rentals are not available; skaters are required
WSCRCA to bring their own skates
• A CSA approved hockey helmet with a cage is re-
quired for each skater
Preschool
• Mitts and gloves are required
• Parents/Guardians with a helmet AND skates are
welcome on the ice to help their child. Please note
Skate Program
that the helping adult needs to be a proficient skater
For additional information, please contact our volun-
teer organizer, Kimberly, at skating@wscr.ca.
16 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesYOUR CITY OF CALGARY
Calgary Awards Nominations
Are Now Open
For 26 years, The Calgary Awards have celebrated ex-
ceptional achievements and contributions made by Cal-
garians. This is your opportunity to nominate deserving
individuals, businesses and organizations that make a
difference. Look to your neighbours, colleagues, com-
munity leaders, local groups and companies who could
qualify as award recipients. Deadline is Monday, Febru-
ary 24. For more information on each award category,
eligibility criteria, how to nominate someone, and previ-
ous award recipients, visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards
Be a Snow Angel A New Year’s Resolution
This winter, when you’re shovelling your sidewalk to Support Calgary Businesses
from yet another storm, look around your neigh-
bourhood and see if there is anyone who may need and Buy Local
your help. Maybe they are elderly, or disabled, or go- Calgarians love local businesses and The City of Calgary
ing through a serious illness that doesn’t allow them is helping these businesses get the word out to Cal-
to shovel their sidewalks. Be a Snow Angel and shov- garians to buy local. If you’re a Calgary business, show
el their walks for them. All residents are required to your roots with pride and use tools and resources from
clear their sidewalks of snow and ice 24 hours after The City’s marketing toolkit to promote your local busi-
the snow stops falling. Those who fail to clear their ness—just visit calgary.ca/buylocal. If you’re a proud
sidewalks could face a hefty fine. Be a good neigh- Calgarian, support Calgary’s comeback and spread the
bour and be a Snow Angel. word about your favourite local businesses and post to
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visited by one, snap a photo, share it on the City of
Calgary’s social media with #SnowAngelYYC.
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Kids’ Programs with the City of Calgary
Free February
The fun starts after the bell with Calgary AfterSchool
This school year the fun starts after the bell. After school Events
in Calgary
programs are offered by The City of Calgary and its part-
ners for FREE or low cost. Youth are provided positive,
fun and supervised after school programs in schools,
recreation buildings and community facilities across
Calgary. Children and youth grades 1-12 can drop into a CISS - Chinatown Ice Sculpture Showcase
weekday program in their community and take part in a January 22 - February 8th
variety of activities from 3-6 p.m. Activities may include
Address: 3 Avenue between Centre Street
basketball, swimming, arts, leadership, skating, sports
and 1st Street SE
and much more. At Calgary AfterSchool, it’s more than
More information: www.visitcalgarychinatown.com
just getting children and youth active. These programs
are designed to stay productive, increase self-esteem For 2020 Year of the Rat, the Chinatown BIA plans to
and teach them skills that will follow them throughout bring the carvings into Chinatown and on the streets to
their life. Learn more at calgary.ca/afterschool. celebrate what this community is all about; THE SMILE
OF ITS PEOPLE – young and old, customers and staff,
Birthday wishes….no dishes! Plan your child’s birth-
property owners and business operators, community
day with The City of Calgary
Birthday wishes….no dishes! Skip the work and plan and associations, visitors and tourist.
your next birthday party with The City of Calgary. The Glow YYC
City’s many facilities offer an easy and affordable way to February 14, 2020, 4 – 9 p.m.
gather with friends and family in a fun setting. From wa-
Address:8 Avenue between 1 Street SE and 3 Street SE
terparks to nature adventures, you’ll find party planning
Location: Stephen Avenue Walk
simple and stress-free. Parties are tailored to the age
group and available at City leisure centres, nature cen- More information: experienceglow.com
tres, aquatic and fitness centres, and art centres. Visit us A cultural and artistic festival held in downtown Calgary.
online to see our list of themed adventure parties. Visit
Beltline Bonspiel
calgary.ca/birthdays for options.
February 15, 2020, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Playschool programs for preschoolers at Southland Address: 707 13 Avenue SW
and Village Square Leisure Centres More information: www.beltlinebonspiel.ca
Flexible options for preschoolers: registered, drop-in or The one-day festival brings together local Calgary com-
year-round. Visit calgary.ca/playschool. munity teams to compete in a friendly outdoor curling
tournament with the backdrop of the historic Lougheed
House, Alberta music, delicious local food and beer, and
entertainment for all ages.
Sundays Family Fun Room
February 12, February 23 & March 1, 2020, 12 – 3 p.m.
There is a story from the 3rd
century BC about Cupid stealing honey Address: 400, 317 7 Avenue SW
from bees, only to be stung. Complaining Location: Devonian Gardens
to his mother, Venus, that something so small Come check out our family-friendly room while visiting
shouldn’t hurt so much, she laughs and admonishes the garden! All activities are self-led that families can
him that he also is small, but he delivers the sting of do together adding some fun to your time at the park;
love to his victims. It’s a weird story. books to read, puzzles, colouring and games.
20 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesRESIDENT PERSPECTIVES
February has Valentine’s Day, and Val- So how did we go from bird people to sirens were under Poseidon; purifica-
entine’s Day means romance. So, I’m fish people? That’s a bit muddled. One tory/cathartic sirens served Hades.
taking that a step further and going source said that in Isidore of Seville’s The surviving sources seem to associ-
to be talking about creatures of se- Etymologies (c. 615A.D. – 630 A.D.), he ate them more with the latter, as Ovid
duction: sirens. Sirens in our contem- wrote that in addition to feathered si- wrote that sirens were companions
porary imaginations are more or less rens, there were also winged serpents of Persephone, Hades’ wife. There
mermaids whose voices allure people in Arabia called sirens. It is possible are two versions of why this is: one is
to their deaths. But it didn’t start that that a snake/woman hybrid emerged that Persephone’s mother, Demeter,
way. Once upon a time, sirens were which was either changed to or con- gave the sirens wings to help them
actually bird women. fused with half-fish. As sirens are as- search for her daughter, then kid-
sociated with oceans and seafaring, it napped by Hades. The other version
In the Odyssey, Odysseus encounters would make sense for a half-woman, is that Demeter cursed the sirens to
the sirens on his journey home. To re- half-snake to be mistaken as half- be the winged, singing seductresses
cap: Odysseus commands his crew to woman, half sea-serpent/fish. because they failed to stop the ab-
tie him to the ship’s mast because he There were once depictions of male duction. Hyginus wrote that sirens
is curious about the sirens’ song. He sirens too, but they seemed to have would only live as long as those who
orders the crew to fill their ears with been phased out around the 5th cen- were trapped in their songs remained
wax and not to loose him until they tury B.C., which I think is unfortunate. ensnared. If they escaped, the sirens
had sailed beyond the sirens’ voices. I don’t see male sirens being any less would die.
Beyond the sirens’ irresistible song, appealing than female sirens. I’m a On a tangentially related note, the
not much else is described. Scholars sucker for a baritone as it is. Given word siren, used in reference to a po-
have suggested that it is because the that sirens are not the same as mer- lice or ambulance siren, was first re-
audience already knew what sirens maids, I’m also arguing that male corded in 1879. But how we got from
were and did not need to be remind- sirens are not the same as mermen. “hypnotically beautiful singing” to
ed. But surviving images and litera- And I think male sirens should be “obnoxious cacophony” is an article
ture from the period depict sirens brought back. #Feminism (and I only for a different time.
as bird-like creatures with women’s mean that half-jokingly). Here’s some free advice: if your Tin-
faces. This later evolved into women Beyond seducing sailors, sirens had der date has a beautiful voice from
with bird legs—sometimes with or function within the Greek cosmol- which you can’t seem to pull your-
without wings on their backs—hold- ogy. Proclus, a contemporary of self away, plays a lyre, seems fishy or
ing musical instruments. At some Plato, relayed that Plato had divided perhaps likes birds a little too much,
point, all bird attributes disappeared, sirens into three categories: celestial, maybe don’t fight your friends when
and they looked like human women, generative, and purificatory/cathar- they tie you to a ship’s mast until that
set apart only by their bewitching tic. Celestial sirens were under the ‘relation-ship’ has sailed. Happy Val-
voices. authority of Zeus, while generative entine’s Day.
WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 21YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
10 Tips to Recycle Right in 2020
Create new recycling habits for the 6. Bag your bags. Make it easier
new year – this is one resolution to bag your bags by setting up
you’ll want to keep! a spot in your home to collect
them together. Hang a bag off
1. Bookmark the What Goes Where a hook inside a cabinet or clip a
search tool on your computer/ bag off the side of your indoor
smartphone. Visit calgary.ca/ recycling bin. Fill the bag up with
whatgoeswhere to find out what all your stretchy bags as you get
to recycle, compost or dispose of. them. Once the bag is full, tied
2. Know what not to put in your closed and then put in your blue
Blue Cart. Batteries, loose plastic bin. Restart again with a new bag
bags, clothing, food and liquid, and fill up.
garden hoses, electrical cords, Sty- 7. Prepare your recyclables the
rofoam, needles and yard waste do right way
not belong in the recycling. a) Bundle your stretchy bags and
3. Group your bins together. Make wrap together into a single
it easy for anyone in your house bag and securely tie closed.
to recycle – just as easy as it is to b) Bag your shredded paper.
throw something away. Put your c) Put the rest of your recycling
inside recycling bin next to your loose into your blue cart.
garbage can. For extra credit, add Make sure your recyclables are
extra recycling and composting not packed in too tightly or
bins in your kitchens, bathrooms, they will not fall out of the cart 10. Reduce, reuse, and rethink.
and laundry room. Most of your during pickup. When it comes to sustainability,
home’s recyclables and composta- 8. Download the Garbage Day reducing, reusing, and rethinking
bles come from these three rooms. App. Never miss a collection day helps make an even bigger impact
4. Empty, clean and dry. Before you by downloading the Garbage Day for the environment. Find ways to
toss your empty containers, cans, app onto your phone. View your change your daily consumption of
jars, bottles, and cartons, make schedule on-the-go and set no- materials with these easy tricks:
sure you rinse out liquids, food tifications to remind you of your • Reduce by saying no to single-use
residue and such – then put these blue, black and green cart collec- items like straws, plastic grocery
containers in your blue bin. tion days. bags and disposable coffee cups.
5. Keep electronics and batteries 9. Beyond the blue bin. Some items • Reuse by never leaving your house
out of the recycling cart. While can’t be recycled or disposed of in without your reusables like your wa-
these should be recycled, batteries any of the bins. This includes scrap ter bottle, coffee cup, canvas shop-
and electronics do not belong in metal, household chemicals and ping bag and cutlery set (e.g. fork,
your curbside recycling bin. These paint, used motor oil and cloth- spoon, chopsticks, straw).
items can start fires at recycling fa- ing and textiles. The City offers • Rethink by buying items in eas-
cilities and in the garbage trucks. drop-off programs for many of ily recyclable packaging like paper
Visit calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere these items. Visit calgary.ca/what- and cardboard or choosing better
to know where to safely recycle or goeswhere to learn where to safely options like using Tupperware con-
dispose of electronics and batter- recycle or dispose of these items. tainers instead of plastic wrap.
ies.
22 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesWSCR Community Association Youth Soccer WSCRCA is preparing for its 2020 youth (U4-U10) spring soccer program. Our program typically has 500-600 kids each year. We focus on grass- roots soccer where kids can come out and play in our own community. It’s open to boys and girls of all skill levels and experience. Our U4 & U6 age groups have boys and girls play on the same teams. Boys and girls are segregated for our U8 & U10 age groups. WSCRCA participates in an inter-community U10 league, which is organized by a 3rd party. Travel is limited to communities located in Ward 6. Soccer registration will open Sunday, January 19, 2020. Early bird pric- ing is offered for a limited time so take advantage of it while it lasts. We have expanded the capacity for some of our age groups to help with increased demand. We plan to start our season May 2, 2020 (weather permitting). Members will receive email reminders from us. You can also follow our Facebook page (facebook.com/wscrca) or watch our website (wscrc.ca) for updates. We realize kids’ sports can be expensive and we do our best to keep fees as low as possible. One of the ways we are able to keep our costs down is through strong local business partnerships. Tim Hortons is a return- ing sponsor who wanted to expand its support to include our U10s and all food/drinks for our U4-U8 year-end tournament. We believe our pro- gram offers incredible value with each player receiving a jersey, socks, shorts, medal, ball, photo and coaches receive a jersey. Our soccer program is 100% volunteer-run. Parents of players play a critical role in making the program feasible by volunteering their time to specific roles (i.e. coaching, equipment manager, team manager, etc.). If you would like to learn more about how you can help support our pro- gram and/or about volunteering opportunities, please reach out to us at soccer@wscr.ca. We received great feedback on our first year of having our coaches ob- tain police checks and look forward to doing the same again this year. The management and tracking of the police checks is an important part of process. We are looking for a volunteer to help us with this. It’s a great way to give back and volunteering commitment is limited to the start of the season. Please reach out to us at soccer@wscr.ca if you would like to learn more! Chris Tattrie, WSCRCA Soccer Coordinator
CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family Day at the Library Exercise Your Freedom to Read
Looking for a fun, free, family-friendly place to spend At the Library, we believe in and support your right to
Family Day? Head to the Library! All locations are open intellectual freedom. Celebrate it with us from February
from 12 pm to 5 pm on February 17. Rocky Ridge Library, 23 to 29 during Freedom to Read Week. Explore our
our self-service location, is open from 7 am to 8:30 pm. exhibit on Banned Books in the TD Great Reading
Come have fun at an Early Learning Centre, find a great Room at Central Library, sign out one of your favourite
new read, or borrow a board game. Visit calgarylibrary. controversial classics with your free Library card, or
ca for more details. check out recommended reads from our librarians at
calgarylibrary.ca
Free Card, Free Programs
Did you know that your free Library card gives you ac- Get Ahead in Your Career
cess to more than just books? You can sign up for hun- Whether you’re looking for a job or changing career
dreds of free programs, classes, and presentations when paths, let the Library help. Our Arthur J.E. Child Careers
you’re a Library member. There’s something for every- & Small Business programs cover topics like interview
one, including STREAM programs for kids, gaming clubs skills, resumé development, mid-life career changes,
for teens, book discussion groups for adults, and classes and more. Get one-on-one career coaching or drop-in
designed specifically for seniors and newcomers. There’s to the job desk for employment advice. Learn about
so much to learn, and it’s all free with your Library card. all our career resources at calgarylibrary.ca/connect/
Registration for March and April programs begins on careers-small-business/
February 10. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/programs to sign up.
7 1 3
8 3 2
3 9 2 4 8
5
5 9 7 1
2 There’s a form of shell art called
a Sailor’s Valentine. Mostly made
8 3 4 5 9 between 1830 and 1890, these
gifts were meant to be presented
9 1 2 by sailors to their sweethearts
upon returning home. There
7 4 3 has been a small resurgence of
this art form with an increased
availability of materials.
FIND SOLUTION ON PAGE 33
24 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesYOUR CITY OF CALGARY SAFE & SOUND
Identity Theft Through ‘Free Child
Safety Kits’
Scammers have thought up a new con involving “free child
safety kits.” According to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports,
scammers are offering these free “kits” as a way to get their
Free February Events with the City hands on sensitive information that can be used to steal a
child’s identity.
of Calgary
How the Scam Works
Explore Winter at the Reservoir - Free
You are contacted over the phone, on social media or via
Come check out our winter activation station! Warm
email by someone offering to provide free child safety kits
yourself by the fire, rent a pair of snowshoes and explore
to all children in your community. They might explain that
the area with winter scavenger hunt! Rentals are avail- police and safety officials recommend all parents keep a kit
able for a fee and are on a first-come first-served basis. that contains up-to-date pictures of their child, the child’s
All Ages + Adult. height, weight, birthdate, fingerprints, as well as a strand of
Thursday, February 6, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. their hair. And while that part of the story is true, the sup-
South Glenmore Park, 8415 24 St. S.W. posedly free child safety kits come with a hidden catch or
two.
Winter Family Festival - Free
Embrace the winter and come out and play with your Scammers may insist that to receive your kit, you need to
family. Live DJ, fire pits, snow shoe rentals and much more tell them sensitive personal information about your child,
including their full name, address, birthdate and Social In-
creative activities will ensure to keep all members of the
surance Number. Some parents have even reported that the
family outdoors and active this Family Day weekend.
person who contacted them said that meeting the child in
Sunday, February 16, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. person at their home was a requirement.
South Glenmore Park, 8415 24 St. S.W.
If you give up your child’s personal information, they may
Sharing Dance - Free become a victim of identity theft. Children are more likely
Be part of a massive, nation-wide celebration of dance! to have their identities stolen than adults. Scammers know
Learn the 2020 Sharing Dance routine for free with a that people rarely, if ever, check their child’s credit report,
professional dancer. National Ballet School of Canada which means they can get away with using a child’s name
is partnering with artists across the country to engage and information for years before being found out. In addi-
all Canadians in this shared expression of joy. Visit tion, children’s credit scores are a clean slate, making them
sharingdance.ca. an ideal target.
Join us 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on select Saturdays. February How to Avoid Scams Involving Your Children
1, 8, 22, 28. • Never give your child’s personal information to a stranger.
Wildflower Arts Centre, 3363 Spruce Drive S.W. Be especially careful with your child’s Social Insurance
Number.
Fantastic Family Fair and Skate - Free
• Be wary of unsolicited offers. Legitimate businesses and
Join us for an evening of fun with your family. Free ad-
organizations won’t contact you out of the blue without
mission includes bounce house, face painting, jungle
first getting your permission. Government institutions will
gym and story time in the Library. For public skating generally contact you by mail before making phone calls.
bring your skates and hockey helmet or rentals are avail- • Take precautions to protect your child’s identity. Check
able free of charge on a first-come first-served basis. your child’s credit report annually for signs of fraud. Make
Special: 50% off admission to the pool and weight room. sure your child’s school, doctor’s office, etc. will keep your
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., child’s personal information safe if you opt to give it to
Skate (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) them. Keep an eye out for red flags, such as bills or in-
Village Square Leisure Centre, 2623 56 St. N.E. voices mailed to your home in your child’s name.
WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 25Dick McDougall, WSET 3, Fine Vintage Certified is a high school calculus
teacher and a self-employed sommelier in Calgary
When it comes to the world of whites, I have fallen for Italy. Most people think
of Pinot Grigio when it comes to the Etruscan Peninsula but there is so much
more. Unique white varietals exist from north to south. Here are three world-
class whites that can be had for less than $30.
The Satta 2016 Costa di Giulia Bolgheri Bianco is a great place to start. This wine
was once made from 100% Vermentino. Though the grape’s name is unappeal-
ing, I assure you that it is perfect in a lighter-bodied, fresh style. It was blended
with 30% Sauvignon Blanc which adds body and punch. It’s a wine that hits with
apricot and peach on the front palate then almond and vanilla on the finish.
The Mastroberardino 2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio is another great Italian
white from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Translated as “the tears of Christ,” this
wine has a lot to live up to and it certainly gives a sense of place and terroir
with its presence on volcanic soil. Vine roots struggle to get down to the water
which creates astonishing minerality and complexity. The varietal is 100% Coda
di Volpe and it is as food friendly as a wine can be.
I am partial to a white from the Soave region as it was the wine I celebrated
Three with when the Winnipeg Jets beat Nashville in game 7 of the NHL playoffs a
few years back. The Sartori 2017 Marani Bianco Veronese is a white version of
Must-try
Amarone. Grapes are raisinated on straw mats after harvest and then pressed
to make a more concentrated and full-bodied wine. The grape is Garganega
and this wine gives an opulent combination of pear and peach flavours mired
Whites
in honey. The hint of oak is in perfect balance and calmed me during a stressful
third period.
These wines are all available locally and can be found by using the Liquor
for 2020 Connect website at www.liquorconnect.com.
Kiwifruit are native to China and were once referred to as “Chinese
gooseberries”. It was New Zealand growers who rebranded them
as kiwifruit. Today, China leads production, generating as much as
half the world’s supply. The next largest exporter of kiwifruit is Italy.
26 F E B R U A R Y 2020 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesREAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ALBERTA
Ask Charles
I heard that if someone calls themselves a “con-
tractor,” they don’t need to have a licence to pro- property manager, they must also provide a Certified
vide property management services. Is that true? Criminal Record Check to RECA prior to receiving a li-
cence, and there are ongoing education requirements.
No, that’s not true. The truth is it doesn’t matter what a
If a property owner is working with a licensed property
person calls themselves. If they are providing property
manager, they have the added protection of the Con-
management services and they are not the owner of the
sumer Compensation Fund. The Fund compensates
property or an employee of the owner, they require a
consumers who suffer a financial loss as a result of fraud,
licence from the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
breach of trust, or a failure to disburse or account for
The Real Estate Act, which RECA administers, defines money held in trust by an industry member in connec-
property management as: tion with a real estate trade, mortgage deal, or property
1. leasing, negotiating, approving or offering to lease, management services.
negotiate or approve a lease or rental of real estate;
If you work with an unlicensed property manager, and
2. collecting or offering or attempting to collect money
the property manager disappears and takes rental pay-
payable for the use of real estate;
ments or damage deposits with them, your only re-
3. holding money received in connection with a lease or
course is through the courts.
rental of real estate; and
4. advertising, negotiating or any other act, directly or As a property owner, you’re not required to hire some-
indirectly for the purpose of furthering the activities one to manage your rental or investment property, but
described in items 1-3. if you do, take steps to protect yourself. Ensure that the
company and individual you hire are licensed to pro-
Licensed property managers can find suitable tenants, vide property management services in Alberta. You can
deal with nuisance tenants, draft lease agreements, check if someone is licensed through RECA’s website at
and regularly inspect and maintain property on behalf www.reca.ca.
of a property owner. It is up to property managers and
the property owners to negotiate the specific tasks the “Ask Charles” is a question and answer column by Charles
property manager will provide, but ultimately, before Stevenson, Director of Professional Standards with the Real
providing property management services, the property Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), www.reca.ca. RECA is the
manager needs a licence. independent, non-government agency responsible for
the regulation of Alberta’s real estate industry. We license,
Property manager licensing provides vital protection govern, and set the standards of practice for all real estate,
for property owners. Individuals must complete com- mortgage brokerage, and real estate appraisal professionals
prehensive education before becoming licensed as a in Alberta. To submit a question, email askcharles@reca.ca.
WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 27SAFE & SOUND YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
February Is Heart Month
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack
and what to do if someone experiences these? Know-
ing, may make the difference between life and death.
Recognizing and responding immediately to the warn-
ing signs of a potential heart attack may significantly
improve survival and recovery. February is Heart Month:
take the time to be heart safe and learn how you can
reduce your risk.
Common signs of a heart attack
(Any, or all, of these signs and symptoms may occur)
• Chest discomfort described as simply a mild pressure
up to a ‘crushing’ pain; may also be ‘squeezing’ or a
‘heavy’ sensation; Winter Is Fun, But Make Sure
• Discomfort may move to the shoulders, arm, neck, or jaw;
• May include shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea
You Stay Safe!
/ vomiting. Every year 25-30 Canadians die in ice-related incidents,
• Signs may vary person to person and can differ be- and countless others fall through ice, often having a
tween men, women and the elderly. close brush with death!
Heart attack Risk Factors Here are some helpful tips to help you stay safe:
• Always stay a safe distance back from riverbanks and
• Obesity*
lakeshores to avoid accidentally falling through the ice.
• Sedentary lifestyle*
• Don’t walk on ice-covered bodies of water, including
• Smoking*
storm ponds. It’s difficult to assess the thickness of the
• High cholesterol*
ice and whether it can hold the weight of a person or
• Age / gender
animal.
• Family history
• If a person or an animal falls through the ice into water,
Speak with your doctor about how to treat your modifi- call 9-1-1. Don’t try to rescue them yourself. Encourage
able (*) risk factors and learn to be heart safe. them to kick, pull themselves up onto the ice and roll,
rather than walk, towards the shore.
What to do when seconds count
• When skating outdoors, only skate on open ice
• Call 9-1-1, immediately. Early treatment can greatly re-
surfaces specifically designated for skating like City of
duce heart damage and be the difference between life
Calgary or community rinks.
and death;
• Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives. Paramedics If you fall through the ice:
can provide oxygen, start an intravenous and perform • Stay calm, try to keep your head out of the water and
an electrocardiogram (ECG); control your breathing.
• Paramedics can also administer important • Try to pull yourself up onto the ice and onto your stom-
medication(s) in the early minutes of a heart attack to ach then, roll towards the shore, where the ice may be
lessen heart damage; thicker.
• During transport, EMS will share information with the • If you can’t get out of the water in less than 10 minutes,
hospital so that definitive treatment can begin imme- stop kicking and trying to pull yourself out, and anchor
diately upon arrival; yourself to the ice shelf. Continue to call for help.
• Take a CPR / AED course. Training is widely available • If you witness a person falling through the ice stay
from many reputable organizations. It’s easy and could back, do not go onto the ice. Call 9-1-1.
make a significant difference in the outcome of some- For more ice safety information, visit: https://www.
one experiencing a heart attack. calgary.ca/CSPS/Fire/Pages/Safety-tips/Ice-safety.aspx
WEST SPRINGS • COUGAR RIDGE I F E B R U A R Y 2020 29You can also read
