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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER’S CONTEST

2OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTEROctober 2017

“OctOber was always the least dependable Of mOnths

... full Of ghOsts and shadOws.” - JOy fielding

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3 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSESOctober 2017

West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association is on Facebook! Here’s a fast and easy way to connect with your friends and neighbours in West Springs and Cougar Ridge. Be the first to hear about new developments in WSCR and get the latest scoop on sports, activities and events. visit: facebook.com/wscr

WSCRCA Community Connection

• Girl Guides 403-242-5108 [email protected]

• Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 403-249-2647 [email protected]

• West Springs School 403-777-6244

• St. Joan of Arc School 403-217-0829

• West Ridge School 403-817-3552

• Calgary Waldorf School 406-287-1868

• Edge School 403-246-6432

• Calgary French & International School (CFIS) 403-240-1500

• Rundle College, 403-250-7180

• Councillor Richard Pootmans, 403-268-1646

• MLA, Calgary Bow, Deborah Drever 403-216-5400

• MP, Calgary Signal Hill, Ron Liepert 403-292-6666

LocaL contacts

West springs cougar Ridge Babysitters List

WscR news is the official newsletter of the WSCR and is distributed free to all residents of WSCR eleven times a year. Circulation is approximately 6800

sUBMIssIons - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad inquiries to Bobbie-Jo Bergner at 403.203.9152 or [email protected]. DIscLaIMER - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the WSCR Comunity Association or the publisher.

ARE YOU 12 OR OLDER and would like to put your name on our list to be called for babysitting jobs in the WSCR community? OR are you a parent looking for a qualified babysitter in our community? Contact the WSCR Community Association to submit or remove the names of babysitters at: [email protected]**Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before they can be placed on the list**

Advertising opportunities are available on our publisher's website www.mindsdesign.ca. please visit to get more information. ❊

ExEcUtIvE

President: Chris Tattrie [email protected] President: Kristina Wheeler [email protected]: Jacquie Makeiff [email protected]: Linda Nesset [email protected]

coMMIttEE/chaIRs

Membership: Paul Ghazar [email protected]

Sports/Skating: TanyaBogusky-Ghazar [email protected]

Traffic: Michael King [email protected]

Planning & Development Commitee:

Lars Lehmann [email protected] Don MacLeod Mike Hammerlindl Linda Nesset

Family Programs: Stacey Roznicki [email protected]

othER coMMIttEEs/voLUntEERs

Sponsorship: Kevin MacDonald

COMMUNICATIONS

Newsletter: Lorena Charest [email protected]: Karen MacDonaldFacebook: Linda Nesset

SPORTS & REC

Sports Director: Jason Douglas [email protected] Summer Camp: VACANT Soccer: Eddie Escobar & Lisa Wilson [email protected]

cIty of caLgaRy coMMUnIty LIason (cns)

Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator: Hayley Saunders City of Calgary Community Liason: Richard Lam

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Various Mary MacLeod Little warriors: Nichole Vorel [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Nadine Petras [email protected]

Amber 14 .............. 587-225-0480Brycen14 ............. . 587-777-8499Kiana12 ............... 403-283-6308 BMaiya 14 ............. 403-283-6308 B FADiana15 ............... 587-435-7381 B FAIsabelle 15............ 587-992-5818 B FAElle 12 .................. 403-516-3284 B FA Tristyn 13 .............. 403-686-9410 B FAMarrisa 13 ............. 403-277-8641 B McKenzie 15.......... 403-249-8556 BMakayla 15 ........... 403-249-8556 BB = Babysitting Course FA = First Aid

WscR Editorial Policy - With respect to the WSCR Newsletter: All content appears at the discretion of the Board. Advertorial must be marked as such. All editorial may be edited due to space. Priority of content in Newsletter: WSCR News, Community Events, School Content, Senior and Youth programs and content. Political representation (limited to representatives elected by members of this community ie: if their name appeared on a ballot and they were elected).

• Bethel United Reformed Church 403-249-9971

• Rockpointe Church 403-851-0011

• West Springs Free Methodist Church 403-249-2838

• Westhills Community Church 403-686-0608

• Saint Michael Catholic Community 403-249-0423

• Sikh Society of Calgary 403-246-1776

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Local PhotogRAPheRS See below to find out how your pictures can be featured in the WSCR News.

West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association Photo Contest.

LocaL photographers submit your photos now.

the west springs cougar ridge community association invites amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers to submit their photos taken in and around our neighbourhood for the west springs cougar ridge community association photo contest. we are looking for photos that highlight some of the great views, amenities, features and community spirt through every season giving you an opportunity to highlight your work, your creativity and talent and, if applicable, your business.

there will be one winning submission each month that will be selected by a minimum of three community association volunteers on the second tuesday of each month.

prizes for the winning photograph include a credited cover photo on the west springs cougar ridge community association newsletter (with your business name) discount pricing on any size of advertisement in the newsletter and a gift certificate to a local community sponsor.

please send your photos or questions about the contest to [email protected]. if there are images where you can clearly identify person, please ensure that you have the proper consent to use their image use on the local newsletter, on the wscr.ca website, and on the wscr Facebook page.

this contest is intended for residents and businesses within the west springs and cougar ridge area.

we Look Forward to seeing some Fantastic photos. thank you!

Photo by James T Radke


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To make this City work better, we all need to do our homework. Here is part of Grace’s plan: 1. Keep employment here. Before we seek other professionals and experts from outside our City, let us ensure we have given our homegrown talent a chance to work with us.2. Effective communication between businesses, City departments and neighbourhoods. Residents want to be more engaged in decision making in planning and implementing stages of our infrastructure projects.3. Preserve the institutions that have made us unique. Let us maintain that friendly, western hospitality and show the world, that we welcome diversity and inclusiveness, because this contribution benefits us all.4. Maintain Calgary as a resilient, prosperous and thriving City. Our boom and bust cycles must not continue. We need to be more resilient and diversified economically, so we do not feel the pinch. 5. As we Transition to an Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle, Calgarians need encouragement in public research and education to make this possible for business to create jobs. I will work to implement policies that encourage safe and affordable options for all demographics.


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As a life-long Ward 6 champion, I am familiar with the unique challenges our communities are facing. We deserve better value

for our tax dollars. It is time we focus on a sensible agenda of spending priorities.

Ward 6 deserves a strong voice. I am the only candidate with extensive experience in responsibly managing public dollars, ensuring accountability and value for all our citizens. I’m running to put operational ef ciency, effective collaboration and true accountability back in City Hall.

COLLABORATION • EFFICIENCYFOCUSED ON WARD 6. FOCUSED ON YOU!

From organic fair-trade coffee to fitness trackers and vegan restaurants, signs of the clean living movement are popping up in neighbourhoods across Canada. More than a fad, it's a lifestyle transformation that's all about leading healthier and more sustainable lives. Here are some tips to try the trend.

ReFReSH youR HoMe. principles like simplicity and minimalism are key, so give your home an easy clean living makeover by decluttering and editing your space. go green by reducing your energy consumption, recycling and choosing sustainable materials for new purchases.

BooSt youR MeAlS. eating clean is less about eliminating taboo ingredients like sugar and more about wholesome balance with a varied diet that focuses on fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables. try adding superfoods like avocado, kale or quinoa to your favourite recipes.

Hit tHe gyM. with clean living, fitness and exercise are ways to get in shape and be heathier, not lose weight. Find a fun way to reap the mental and physical benefits of moving your body, like yoga, crossFit or “piloxing” — a fusion of pilates and boxing.

Avoid dRugS ANd AlCoHol. you don't have to give up your glass of red wine with dinner, but moderation is important. remember to always avoid drugs and alcohol

when driving, because even small amounts can affect your ability to drive safely. this includes legal drugs, such as opioid pain relievers and benzodiazepines

prescribed for anxiety or sleep disorders.~ newscanada.com

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please join your neighbours and the king’s own calgary regiment on saturday, november 11, 2017 for the sixth annual remembrance day ceremony at battalion

park. originally named camp sarcee in 1915, battalion park commemorates the soldiers who trained here for the trench warfare of world war i. members of the calgary, Lethbridge, central alberta and edmonton battalions hauled over 16,000 stones onto the hill to form the numbers 137, 113, 151 and 51, representing the regimental numbers of their battalions. in 1991, after members of the 137 battalion lobbied to have the stones declared a historic site, battalion park was opened. Join us at this important ceremony during canada’s sesquicentennial, and participate in a community moment of silence to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave canadians.

dAte: saturday, november 11th, 2017

tiMe: 10:30 am

loCAtioN: battalion park at signal hill

ACCeSS• we encourage you and your family to walk to the

ceremony. pedestrians can access from signal hill drive until 10:30am. no parking available on signal hill drive sw.

• parking will be available in designated locations at the signal hill shopping centre. attendees will then continue up the stairs behind Lowes to the ceremony site.

• For attendees needing assistance, please proceed to the ‘assistance drop off Zone’ on the east side of the parking lot where volunteers will be able to transport you to the ceremony site.

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Alberta Health Care 403.310.0000AHS Addictions Hotline 1.866.332.2322ATCO Gas – 24 Hour Emergency 403.245.7222Calgary HEALTH LINK 24/7 403.943.5465Calgary Police – Non Emergency 403.266.1234Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

403.234.7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1.800.387.5437Child Find – Alberta 403.270.3463Distress/Crisis Line 403.266.4357ENMAX – Power Trouble 403.514.6100Poison Centre – Alberta 1.800.332.1414Suicide Crisis Line 1.800.784.2433HOSPITALS/URGENT CAREAlberta Children’s Hospital 403.955.7211Foothills Hospital 403.944.1110Rockyview General Hospital 403.943.3000South Calgary Urgent Care 403.943.9300South Health Campus 403.956.1111OTHERCalgary Humane Society 403.205.4455Calgary Parking Authority 403.537.7100Calgary Senior’s Resource 403.266.6200Call Before You Dig 1.800.242.3447City of Calgary 211 and 311City of Calgary - Parks & Rec. 403.268.3888Elder Abuse Resource Line (65+) 403.705.3250Signal Hill Library 403-221-2004Kerby Centre for the 55 plus 403.705.3246City Hall 403.268.2111City Hall - Mayor’s Office 403.268.5622Road Conditions – Calgary 1.877.262.4997Westside Rec Centre 403.531.5875Weather Information 403.299.7878


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25th anniversary brick prOgramCelebrate the 25th anniversary of the Friends of Fish Creek by dedicating a brick! Show your support for the park by having a brick inscribed with a message, your name or the name of a loved

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WHAt doeS tHe WeSt SPRiNg CougAR Ridge CoMMuNity ASSoCiAtioN do?

WE run youth rElAtEd ProgrAms• WSCRCA Soccer League

(U4 to U12• Summer Day Camps• Little Warriors Stewards of

Children Workshop• GirlPower Workshops• GoodGuys Workshops• Ski/Snowboard Nights at WinSport• Learn to Skate at WinSport

WE’rE your voicE At city hAll• Planning & Development

Proposals• Area Structure Plans• Traffic• Parks & Recreation• Liaison with the City of Calgary

WE suPPort community initiAtivEs• Community Recycling & Clean-up• Charity Stampede Breakfast• Charity Casino (AGLC)

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Community Civic Chat

in July of this year Federal minister of Finance, bill morneau, released a package of proposed tax reforms aimed at small businesses.

in the months since the announcement, my office has been inundated with letters, emails, and phone calls from medical specialists, farmers, accountants, and countless other incorporated professionals who are concerned these changes will dramatically affect their long-term commercial viability, their personal ability to save for retirement, and the overall competitiveness of the canadian marketplace.

as someone who has owned a small business in the past, i am very concerned these tax reforms, if implemented, could have serious implications for the many entrepreneurs in the signal hill riding. small businesses and private corporations are at the foundation of our economy, and those who would choose to start a business deserve credit for the risks that come with being a small business owner.

the three important tax measures the government is proposing to eliminate or reduce are:

• keeping investment income inside a small businesses to take advantage of a lower tax rate;

• conversion of a corporation’s regular income into capital gains; and,

• ending income sprinkling whereby owners of private corporations pay family members in a lower tax bracket to shield such dividends from being taxed.

in profitable business years, the tax strategies being targeted allow small business owners to put money into their savings, or toward their retirement, and generally offset some of the risks associated with owning their own business. in difficult economic periods, which alberta has endured for the last few years, small businesses often have to draw on such resources to make payroll and keep their doors open.

the current system also recognizes that, in many cases, the family members of small business owners are impacted by the risk of owning a small business.

these proposed changes will remove three important pillars that calgary based small business owners rely on to save for their future and to provide all the benefits that normal employees enjoy, such as vacation pay, medical benefits, maternity leave, and retirement savings.

i am staunchly opposed to these changes and continue to apply pressure in the house of commons, in parliamentary committees, in the media, and in our riding.

if you feel strongly about these proposed changes take a moment and make your voice heard - email the Finance minister at [email protected] and prime minister trudeau at [email protected].

Ron liepert, Member of Parliament, Calgary Signal Hill

#2216, 8561 8a avenue sw calgary, ab t3h 0V5phone: 403 292-6666 email: [email protected]

while most of us do our best to be good neighbours, sometimes

we need a little guidance to do the right thing. that’s where the community standards bylaw comes in. updated at the end of 2016, the bylaw promotes good neighbour relationships and addresses community concerns by regulating noise, fire pit use, untidy properties, weeds and grass, graffiti—and nuisances such as flyers.

one of the areas updated in the 2016 review refers to flyers, including non-commercial flyers. if you have a ‘no flyer’ sign visibly posted at your home, it’s a violation of the bylaw to deliver flyers to your door. with the municipal election just around the corner, you should be aware that election advertising is exempt from this bylaw along with newspaper subscriptions, community newsletters and information provided by government and elected officials.

For more information, visit calgary.ca and enter community standards bylaw in the search bar. if you do continue to receive flyers despite having a ‘no flyer’ sign at your home, you can call 311 or submit a service request using our 311 app or on the city’s web site.


ditCH tHe diStRACtioNSeating in front of the tV, computer, or playing on your phone causes the body to be calorically full but leaving your brain wanting more. distracted eating usually results in over eating. your brain doesn’t remember eating thus feels hunger even though your body may be full.

tip: instead of the tV or computer screen switch on some relaxing music.

SleeP dePRivAtioNLess than 7 hours of sleep/night disrupts our gut hormone regulation. these hormone disruptions can cause increases in hunger cravings and mindless eating.

tip: start building a relaxing bedtime routine (reading, taking a bath, journaling, gratitude’s, listening to relaxing music). strive for 7-9 hours of sleep/night.

FiBRethe average canadian needs between 25-50 grams of fibre/day. most of us only get 10 grams/day. Fibre is fabulous as it helps keep us regular, stabilizes blood sugars, and delays stomach emptying resulting in us feeling fuller for longer.

tip: add in brand buds, fibre or chia in your yogurt or cereal, beans/legumes, vegetables and fruits.

~ community resident, Leslie steeves

late night killer cravings:eveR exPeRieNCe:• ravenous evening hunger?

• inability to feel satisfied or full after dinner?

• going back to the fridge for more?

• craving salty, fatty, sugary foods?

• it is probably not due to lack willpower!

what you do in the earlier part of your day often affect evening cravings.

to decrease those late-night killer cravings, i have listed 6 tips that will help you be successful in beating these cravings:

BReAkFAStyou may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. missing breakfast can create havoc on your hunger cues. ever try to drive your car without gas? the result is not pretty. starting your day without breakfast is like having an empty gas tank. Luckily the human body adapts when we leave it on empty. the liver blasts out stored sugar when the body is under fueled. it also adapts by suppressing your hunger cues under fueling can lead to increased irritability, decreasing your decision-making skill/cognition, increasing fatigue, to name a few. these things may not be noticeable

to you. in the evening, your body starts reminding you that you need fuel. this is when the late-night cravings start.

tip: not hungry in the morning? this could have occurred because your hunger cues have been suppressed. if you can’t stomach a full breakfast start with something small ie) piece of fruit, nuts, small yogurt, home made muffin.

doN’t SkiP tHe CARBScarbohydrates are the bodies preferred fuel source. when this is eliminated it can lead to us missing key nutrients, increased food cravings and irritability. instead look for balance meals.

tip: incorporate whole grains into your meals. ie) brown rice, barley, oatmeal, whole grain bread

HydRAtioNadults needs between 2-3 Liters of fluids/day. the body can mistake the hunger and thirst cues. stay hydrated to help reduce body confusion.

tip: sip on water, teas, or carbonated water though out the day.


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deborah drever, MlA Calgary-Bowconstituency office: 6307 bowness road nw ~ phone: 403-216-5400

website: [email protected] ~twitter: @yycbowFacebook: Facebook.com/deborahforcalgarybow

Community Civic Chat

Hello Calgary Bow,october is here, and i hope that the return to school and the autumn routine has been smooth. i very much appreciate the feedback that my office has received from families regarding bill 1: an act to reduce school Fees which was implemented at the beginning of this school year. two years ago, our government ran on a platform commitment to reduce the burden of school fees on alberta families and i am very proud that we have been able to follow through on that commitment. this school year alone alberta families will save nearly $60 million on textbooks, workbooks, printing and paper costs incurred by schools.

thank you to those residents who have expressed interest in the current efforts of the honourable minister david eggen, who spent the summer gathering input from albertans on ways the government can fight racism, foster acceptance and promote an inclusive society. the online survey that was made available to provide feedback from albertans closed on september 22. i will be happy to keep you updated with the findings as the information becomes available. unfortunately our communities are not immune as we learned earlier this year when the sikh society of calgary temple in west springs was vandalized with hate speech and swastikas. there was also the community mural in bowness which, just days before the annual stampede breakfast was vandalized with racist hate speech. thanks to quick action at my office, the bowness business improvement area (bia), the bowness community association and many concern residents, we were able to quickly remove the vandalism and refresh the entire mural!

through the month of september, with the help of many gracious volunteers, i was able to go door-to-door and talk with neighbours about the things that matter most to them. special thanks for the honourable minister of health and deputy premier, sarah hoffman for taking the time to join us and hear from calgary-bow residents. Legislative session is set to commence on october 31, and i feel confident in my abilities to represent the voices of calgary-bow in the alberta Legislature. i invite you to stay connected with the happenings of the upcoming legislative session by contacting my office with feedback, questions and ideas. we are happy to hear from you!

Make An Informed ChoiceOn October 16 Calgarians will cast votes to elect their mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees.

To help you get to know the candidates better, Calgary Public Library has invited all candidates to respond to a few questions about the Library, books, and reading. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/election to read candidates’ answers. Arm yourself with the information you need to make an informed choice that will help create a strong, vibrant Calgary.

early learning centres at calgary public library are vibrant and interactive spaces for children ages zero to five to engage in play-based learning. check out the new early Learning centre inside saddletowne Library, and visit early Learning centres at central, Fish creek, shawnessy, Quarry park, and Village square Libraries.

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