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JULY 2019THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JULY 2019 3

Citadel Community Association860 Citadel Drive N.W.Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8

(Please note: this is only a mailbox)

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Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries:[email protected]

The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered toresidents of Citadel by Canada Post. This newsletter is also available

for pickup from local retail outlets.Article submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to the

distribution month. The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month,prior to the distribution month.

Board of DirectorsPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari Pitka . . . . . . . . [email protected] Levy Director . . . . . . . Shari Pitka . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Vice President . . . . . . . . . Karen Mills . . . [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilzett Thomson . . . . . [email protected] Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari Pearson . . . . . . [email protected] IT & Communications . . . David Cox . . . [email protected]

David Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Manager . . . . . . David Cox . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Facilities Director . . . . . . Doug Sick . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Memberships . . . . . . . . . . Doug Sick . . . . . . . . [email protected] Coordinator . . . Candice Gamez . . . . [email protected] Events Director . . . . . . . . Shannon Davidson . . . . [email protected] Community Engagement . Sharon Williams . [email protected] Director . . . . . . . . (Vacant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Fundraising Coordinator . Cindy Cooper . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Jennifer Sick . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Michelle Herzog . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Kathy Lines . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Cathy Wu . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Sai Madhu . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

In Our CommunityIt’s Your LinkThe Citadel Link is your link into what is going on with the Citadel Community Association Board; it provides in-formation on your community and city and it highlights topics of interest. The newsletter is produced monthly, is distributed to every door in Citadel and is also available from the Citadel Corner at Esso.

We want to hear from you! Does the Link meet your needs? Is there some topic you would like to see cov-ered? Are you interested in submitting your own article for possible inclusion?

Let us know your feedback bycontacting [email protected].

Visit Us on Facebook Our CCA Facebook group is an active and engaging so-cial media community group and is a place for dialogue with community members you might not otherwise meet, or to voice concerns or other comments about our Community, and a means for us to communicate events and issues that directly affect our Community. With over 1470 members, the group is a source of fast infor-mation about our Community.Visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/90173188658/ or simply search for ‘Citadel Community Association’ and click the “LIKE”.

CCA Monthly Board of Director Meetings:We meet on the THIRD Tuesday of every month (except July and December) at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Royal Oak Fire Hall #34 (7505 112 Ave NW). The board meetings are open to CCA members. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Our next meetings will be held on:NO BOARD MEETING IN JULY20 Aug 201917 September 2019

DID YOU KNOW??Giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels.


In Our CommunityCITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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Mail this form, along with a cheque for $30 (incl. GST), to …

860 Citadel Drive NW,

Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8

Please fill out the form, put it in an envelope with your payment and place in the drop box at the ESSO station. Fees per issue: $15.00 for up to 25 words, $25.00 for 26 - 50 words, $35.00 for 51 - 75 words. The maximum per ad is 75 words (no exceptions). Maximum number of ads per advertiser is 2 per issue. DEADLINE: 5th of each month, prior to issue month. For example, for the March issue, the ad form would need to be submitted by Feb. 5th. For more info, please contact [email protected].

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Citadel Community Association Events 2019• Movie in the park - August 16th • Christmas event- TBD


In Our CommunitySmall Business Grant After city staff presented a plan for a Small Business Grant program, City Council made a decision about the proposal. The plan was refused and stakeholder input will remain confidential. However, Council asked staff to provide a public memo about the information.

A new motion committed $70.9 M. in one-time funding ($44M from the Fiscal Stability Reserve and $26.9 M in the Budget Savings Account). The Financial Task Force (once the Terms of Reference are approved) and/or the working group will recommend options about business to Council through the Committee on Priorities and Finance by Nov. 2019.

Anne Burke

Golf Course Real Estate DevelopmentThere is a plan to assess City real estate, with direction from Council. In Stage 1, an assessment of the City’s golf course lands will return to Council, by early 2020, about which properties should be in Stage 2. The results will include the scope, schedule, and costs for Stage 2.

The plan will recommend which golf course lands for further analysis, as well as the timeline, scheduling, and costs. A Redevelopment Feasibility Study was done on McCall Lake Golf Course, in 2014, as well as investment and improvements to the course in 2018-2019.

Anne Burke


In Our CommunityCommunity Association MembershipsA one-year Membership to The Citadel Community As-sociation costs $30.00 per Household per year. Upon receipt of payment, you will be provided with a Mem-bership card, which is valid for 365 days from date of purchase. Here’s what you get for only $30.00 a year.

• Special Events including ...Stampede BBQ, Fall Fair or Christmas Fair, Community Clean-up, Winter Gala, Movie-in-the-Park Family Easter Breakfast and Celebrate Canada Event

• New events & Programs coming as soon our new Community Building is Complete - facilitated by YOUR involvement

• Tuesday Night Badminton • The Monthly Citadel Link Community Newsletter • Ice Rinks – Skating and Hockey (One of the best out-

door community hockey rinks in the City) • Tennis Courts with a Managed Citadel Tennis League &

Tournaments from Beginner to Advanced. • Landscaping & Christmas Light in Citadel and monitor-

ing green-space maintenance quality • Access to Basketball courts and organized Sports

events• Affiliations with Soccer and Skating Programs • Volunteer appreciation events

Most importantly, CCA membership gives you a Commu-nity Association that supports its residents in a myriad of Community, City and Provincial related issues: (e.g. Enhanced maintenance of the community, Traffic Con-cerns, Program funding, local development, and much more).

Added Cost Saving Benefits:

MORE BUSINESS DISCOUNTS WILL BE COMING SOON...

Getting Engaged in your CommunityWe would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to keep engaged with YOUR community by any / all of the following means:• Taking out a new or renewing your membership ...

www.citadelca.ab.ca• Get listed on our two bulk email distribution lists: - Events: Be informed of all events in the Com-

munity - Volunteers: Keep informed of Volunteering op-

portunities• Engaging with us on the Citadel Community Associa-

tion Facebook Group

Who Benefits from Community Association Funds?• Residents who have concerns within the community.

Volunteers with the community association handle these concerns and liaise with The City of Calgary, the province of Alberta, or the government of Canada.

• Residents who have children who use the hockey and free-skate rinks, tennis and basketball courts, play ar-eas, parks, and Park ‘n Play programs. These items are very expensive to maintain and replace.

• Residents who have children in organized sports that are affiliated with the Citadel Community Association. The community association pays for the insurance for these sports. Therefore, it is mandatory that parents must purchase a Membership if their children wish to register for organized sports.

• Residents who enjoy the safety of traffic lights at major intersections along Country Hills Blvd. It was the Cita-del Community Association that was instrumental in getting the city to install these traffic lights.

You can purchase a new membership or renew your membership online... www.citadelca.ab.caor you can follow the manual process (Form available in this issue of the Citadel Link).


5 Steps to Protecting Your Home from FloodingDid you know that floods are among the most fre-

quent and costly natural disasters in Canada? Whether it’s a spring thaw or summer flash flood, there are lots of things you can do to make sure your property is ready for excess water.

With Emergency Preparedness Week running from May 5th to 11th, now is the perfect time to inform yourself of ways to flood-proof your home. Here are some are rela-tively quick and easy tips on how to help protect your home from potential flood damage:

• Safeguard your roof. Check that your roof and eaves-troughs are draining properly in heavy rains. Make sure your downspouts extend at least 2 metres (6 feet) from your basement walls. Use a rain barrel to catch runoff from your roof.

• Raise your appliances. Raise large appliances in the basement above the potential water level. If an item can’t be raised, consider anchoring it and protecting it with a floodwall or shield. Secure your furnace, water heater and/or oil tank so they won’t tip over in a flood.

• Check your perimeter. Inspect sidewalks, patios, decks and driveways to make sure they haven’t settled over time and are causing water to drain toward your property. In the winter, be sure to clear snow away from the building’s foundation. If the ground is sloped one inch per foot near the building, moving snow just three to five feet from the building will help reduce problems.

• Seal your windows. Use poly-urethane outdoor sealant around basement windows and the base of ground-level doors. Install flood shields or barriers for basement windows and doors – the tops should extend above ground level.

• Upgrade your yard. Consider planting a “rain garden” by using landscaping as a way to catch and disperse water in the soil near your property. Use native plants and vegetation that will resist soil erosion.

Find more information at canada.ca/flood-ready.

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A Beautiful Low-maintenance Yard and Conserving Water Go Hand-in-hand.

During the summer, your water use can jump by 30 to 40 per cent because of outdoor watering activities.

This increased demand places a strain on our rivers and treatment plants. Save water, money and time by adopt-ing a few simple water saving tips.

• Watch your weather forecast to determine if you should water or not. Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and skip watering when it has rained or is forecast to rain.

• The best time to water is early in the morning. Avoid watering in the heat of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

• An easy way to water in the morning is to add a timer to your sprinkler or set your irrigation system.

• Capture free rain water in a rain barrel and use it on your trees, shrubs and flower beds.

• Use the right watering tool for the job. Unlike sprin-klers, tools such as a soaker hose, drip irrigation and a watering can, direct water where it is needed most – to the plant roots.

• Reduce mowing and watering by keeping your lawn at least 2 or 3 inches high. Taller grass shades the soil meaning it requires less water and stays healthier.

Visit calgary.ca/waterguide for more programs, tips and tools for creating a water efficient home and yard.

City of Calgary

Your Home


In Our CityWhen it Roars, Stay IndoorsSummer is a wonderful time of

year to spend time outside under the warm sun, but it’s also the most active storm season in Calgary. While storms can be mesmer-izing and exciting, they can also be very dangerous.

“Calgary is prone to strong and some-times dangerous summer storms,” says Tom Sampson, Chief of the Calgary Emergency Manage-ment Agency. “Keep your-self, your family and your property safe during a summer storm by signing up for emergency alerts, making an emergency plan, and having a 72-hour kit.”

In addition to thunder, lightning, rain, and wind, sum-mer storms often bring hail which can damage houses and cars and cause injuries. Protect your home and property by parking under shelter, secure items that might blow away, and remove weak branches and trees.

Public weather alerts for Alberta and Alberta Emer-gency Alerts let the public know when a strong storm is coming. A “severe weather watch” means the conditions favour a certain type of hazardous weather, and a “se-vere weather warning”, means that the weather event will happen in the next 30 minutes.

The best place to be during a storm is in an enclosed building or hard topped vehicle. Stay away from high ground, isolated trees or telephone poles, picnic shelters and open spaces, to avoid being hit by lightning. Keep yourself and your pets inside until the storm has passed. Learn more about disaster risk in Calgary and how you can prepare by visiting calary.ca/getready.

City of Calgary

Partners in Water Safety Remind Citizens of the Risks on Calgary’s WaterwaysTo help remind you of the risks when you’re out on

Calgary’s rivers and lakes, the Calgary Fire Depart-ment has teamed up with the Calgary Police Service and Community Standards to form Partners in Water Safety.

Our message to all citizens is simple: where there’s wa-ter, there’s risk. Accidents can happen even when you do everything right.

When you’re out enjoying Calgary’s rivers and lakes, remember to:

• Wear a lifejacket: The importance of life jackets can’t be exaggerated. Even strong swimmers in shallow, slow-moving water are required to wear lifejackets. Make sure the lifejacket fits properly and always check the size and weight restrictions of the lifejacket.

• Scout, assess and decide: Check for potential river hazards and river advisories to determine if it’s safe to raft or boat.

• Keep kids safe around water: Keep toddlers or young children within arm’s reach while in or around all bod-ies of water.

• Learn to swim: Swimming is a life-saving skill. Classes are offered year-round at Calgary.ca/register.

• Behave on the water: Consuming and transporting alcohol and drugs is illegal on Calgary’s waterways. Any-one engaging in unsafe or disrespectful behaviour on the water will be subject to fines.

• Bring the right supplies: Make sure you have the right river craft, the right life jacket and the right paddle for the river conditions. Carry a cell phone to call for help in case of emergency.

• Call 9-1-1: If there’s an emergency on the water, call 9-1-1.

Find out more at calgary.ca/watersafety.

City of Calgary


Heat Related IllnessWith the return of summer weather,

EMS would like to remind every-one to stay safe in the heat and sun this season. While children and the elderly may be more susceptible to the effects of heat and sun, basic prevention measures should be taken by all to avoid a heat related illness during periods of hot and humid weather.

Heat exhaustion• Heat exhaustion can occur due

to excessive fluid loss during periods of prolonged sweating in a hot and/or humid environment (indoors or outdoors);

• Patients may suffer headaches, weak-ness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, thirst, chills, and profuse sweating;

• The patient is usually cold and damp to the touch and the skin may appear pale, or dusky gray.

Heat stroke• Heat stroke is a medical emergency which, without

prompt treatment, could be fatal;• It occurs when the body can’t cool itself naturally (e.g.

perspiration). The body’s temperature will continue to rise to dangerous levels;

• Due to severe dehydration and the inability to sweat, the patient may appear flushed, and skin may be hot and dry to the touch.

First aid• First aid for all heat related illness begins with remov-

ing or sheltering the patient from the hot environ-ment;

• Remove excess, or tight fitting clothing, and allow them to rest in a cool environment;

• If the patient is conscious and alert, provide suitable fluids such as: water, juice, or a

sports drink;• If you are concerned, seek medical

attention or call 9-1-1.

Prevention• Stay well-hydrated by drinking

plenty of water;• Be aware that excessive alco-

hol consumption will promote dehydration;

• Always wear a broad brimmed hat to keep the sun off your face and neck;

• Apply a broad spectrum, water-proof sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30+, especially for children. The sun’s UV rays peak between 11am-3pm, even on cloudy days.

Alberta Health Services

In Our City

DID YOU KNOW??Canada was officially called Dominion Day until October 27, 1982.

Did You Know... These Facts About July

• The birthstone for July is the Ruby.

• The birth flower is the Water Lily.

• The two zodiac signs in July are Cancer (June 21 - July 22) and Leo (July 23 - August 22)

• July was named after Julius Caesar.

• On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North Amer-ica Act, which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire.

• July is National Blueberry, Ice Cream, and Hot Dog Month.

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