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Skyview Ranch Community Connection MAY 2018

Community Yard Sale

Community Clean Up

Summer Soccer

CampJune 16

June 17

THE SKYVIEW RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MAY 2018 3

Skyview Ranch Community Associationwww.svrca.ca

ContactsPresident ................................................................................Georges Pigoue Vice President ...................................................................... Balraj (Raj) NijjarTreasurer ............................................................................... Kamarjit GarchaSecretary ..............................................................................................VacantPast President .............................................................................Don Monroe

Board of DirectorsKamarjit Garcha Gurdeep Nijjar Parmeet Boparai Dharmjit Mangat Virinderjit Bhatti Harjinder Parmar Lakhwinder Jattana

Tejinder Singh Ausht Harginder Kaur Rahal Don Monroe Georges Pigoue Fred Ghogomu Balraj NijjarArnold Ambler

Elected OfficialsCouncillor Ward 5:George Chahal

MLA:Irfan [email protected]

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Neighbourhood Day Community Yard SaleJune 16th, 20189am – 3pmCommunity Parking Lot at Skyview Ranch St

Got things to sell? Want to make money off your spring cleaning? Come early to reserve your spot. Come with your table. All day –first come first serve.

For more info email:[email protected]@yahoo.caor [email protected]

2018 Skyview Ranch Community Clean UpSave the Date!June 17th, 20189am – 2pmSkyview Ranch Community Parking Lot(Skyview Ranch Street near the Baseball Diamond)

In collaboration with the City of Calgary and the Electronic Recycle Association, the SkyView Ranch Community Association will be organizing a community clean up on June 17th, 2018 at the Community Parking Lot (Skyview Ranch Street NE near the baseball diamond) from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

ITEMS ACCEPTED TRASHBring your trash, garden trash, furniture, sports equipment, construction garbage, toilets, sinks, drywall, renovation, garbage, desks, chairs, sofa’s, leaves, grass, tree cuttings, lumber, garden tools, broken garbage cans.

ELECTRONICS Electronics Recycling – TV’s, radios, cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, video games, clock radios.

Possibly metals will be accepted. Please check before bringing metal for recycle.


In Our Community

The HOA is responsible for:• Maintenance of parks, pathways, boulevards, entry

monuments, structures, green spaces, and public facing fences.

• Facilities which the City of Calgary has not assumed responsibilities for or maintain, i.e. entry signs

• A capital reserve fund, to add new/ repair existing amenities

Find out more at:http://www.skyviewranchhoa.net

To accomplish this work, we collect fees from all our members. All Skyview home/condo owners are members of the association. The HOA fee is registered on the title and mandatory each year. Fees can be processed on our website or Astoria Management.

Not sure if you owe money? Have further questions?Contact Astoria Asset Management to find your answers! 403-948-0337 or [email protected]

SVRCACommunity Association MembershipPlease support your Community Association by purchasing a membership. Our membership year runs from May 1st – April 30th.

Type of Membership:$15 – Individual$25 – Family$50 – Corporate

To purchase a membership, please complete the form found in the Cloud Newsletter and return it to:

Skyview Ranch Community Association30 Skyview Ranch Cres. NE,Calgary, AB T3N 0E3

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED Propane Tanks, Microwaves, Paint Cans, Oil, Tires, Water Coolers, Appliances, Fridges, Stoves, Freezers, Household Chemicals

For information please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Skyview Ranch Community BBQDate: TBDVENUE: Skyview ranch Community Parking Lot.TIME: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Free food, soft drinks, music, face painting and lots of fun for everyone.

Volunteers needed for the BBQ. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Community Clean Up continued

What is SCAN?The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act (SCAN) is a civil legislation that investigates residential and commercial properties that residents identify as issues in their community. Once a resident reports to SCAN, investigators will begin a process to access and determine the issue with that property.

SCAN targets properties, not people. If criminal activity is uncovered by the unit, CPS and SCAN investigators will work together to resolve the issue. SCAN investigators investigate drug and sex trafficking and/or gang-related crime.

For more information visit scan.alberta.ca or call 1-866-960-7226.

Federation of Calgary Communities

This Month in HistoryMay 31, 1997Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island to the mainland.


In Our Community2018 Skyview Ranch/RedStone/Cityscape Summer Soccer Camp ProgramOnline registration for the summer soccer camp at www.skyviewsoccer.ca/summer-soccer-camp

This is a special program for kids from 2 and half year old and upward. This is a special program for skills development for the U8 and upward and is a program of more fun with the ball to the U4 and U6.

Lessons take place every Monday and Wednesday from the first week of July to the second week of August. This is a total of 6 weeks of soccer.

Practices are 1 hour with 30 minutes of game for the U8 and upward. For U4 and U6 practice will be just 1 hour.

The following lessons are developed for the camp:

Week 1 (Tuesday July 3rd & Wednesday July 4th, 2018)Ball Control / First Touch Emphasis will be placed on being able to control and trap the ball using both feet, chest, thigh, head and other parts of the body.

Week 2 (Monday July 9th & Wednesday July 11th, 2018)Ball Skills (Fast Feet)This application is to learn specific moves which enable you to maneuver better with the ball. The coaches will teach the fire dance, inside roll, outside roll, pull turn and other advanced maneuvers. When a student learns the fast feet skills, he/she is better adept at handling and controlling the ball. This builds confidence and self-esteem in playing the game of soccer.

Week 3 (Monday July 16th & Wednesday July 18th, 2018)Ball JugglingHelps the student gain coordination and develops ball control. Many of our students are proud of their progress by increasing the number of times that they can juggle. We will encourage students to use both feet, thighs and head.

Week 4 (Monday July 23rd & Wednesday July 25th, 2018)Ball Passing & ShootingWill be taught using the inside and outside of both feet, one and two touches passing, and short & long passes. The technical and tactical skills will focus on passing to a player, passing in front of a player and moving into space to receive a pass. Shooting – the focus is to learn and develop the fundamentals of kicking such as a proper stance, planting of the foot, and follow through. Students will learn the art of shooting with both feet and being able to shoot accurately using the laces, inside and outside of both feet.

Week 5 (Monday July 30th & Wednesday August 1st, 2018)Dribbling & HeadingWill concentrate on being able to dribble using the inside and outside of both feet, in very tight situations, on long runs with the ball close to your feet, and while cutting in every direction possible. Heading – students will learn to use the head properly and effectively to score goals, pass to teammates, or just to control the ball.

Week 6(Tuesday August 7th & Wednesday August 8th, 2018)Special Week with Invited Coach An invited coach will be present at this last week of the camp to share his know-how and experience with the campers. His drills will mostly focus on skill development, team building, and small-sided games. Emphasis is also placed on enjoyment and appreciation of the game of soccer. This week’s activities will culminate with a World Cup on the final day.

Week 7(Monday Aug 13th & Wednesday Aug 15th, 2018) Small World Cup, Medals & Certificates

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Spotlight on Member Benefits: Free ProgramsDid you know your Calgary Public Library card gives you access to hundreds of free programs? One of our newest programs is Reading with Royalty, a glamorous family-friendly storytime program led by local drag queens and kings. Spark your imagination and celebrate inclusion and diversity! Check out Library Connect, the Library’s program guide, to discover the programs we offer for everybody. Download Library Connect at calgarylibrary.ca or pick up a copy at your community library.

In Our City


In Our CommunityCouncillor ReportDear Ward 5 Resident:

As we come into the month of May, we can look forward to warmer weather and sunnier skies! I am excited to connect with some of our gardening residents who take the initiative to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers in their back yards. If you have a garden that you are proud of, please e mail your photos and provide a brief description, as we might just publish it on our social media! Gardening is not only a great way of saving money, and eating nutritious food, but you also get great exercise and free Vitamin D!

There are a couple of major items that are in front of City Council and will affect the lives of Calgarians. First, we have a budget cycle year in 2018 and I want to know what you feel is lacking from a municipal perspective. Second, is the conversation surrounding the Olympics and whether or not we should bid on the 2026 Games. Please let me know where you stand, and the basis of your position. It is fundamental to our democracy that we engage our citizens and I encourage you to contact my office to start this conversation!

The City of Calgary has developed regulations and processes to accommodate the upcoming national legalization of recreational cannabis. From November 2017 to January 2018, The City carried out extensive research and engagement to hear how Calgarians wanted to see cannabis regulated. While The City’s response to legalization will need to work within the federal legislation and the provincial framework, the feedback we received has been important in amending bylaws and determining regulations that addressed areas of citizen concern. For details on The City's approach to legalized recreational cannabis, please visit Calgary.ca/cannabis or call 3-1-1.

Calgary’s fifth annual Neighbour Day is set to take place on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Neighbour Day is an opportunity to get together with your neighbours and celebrate Calgary’s strong community spirit. It originated in 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity neighbours demonstrated after the 2013 floods. For a fifth consecutive year, The City is waiving its fee for approved block party and greenspace permit bookings on Neighbour Day. The deadline to submit permit applications is Friday, May 25, 2018. Additional information can be found at Calgary.ca/NeighbourDay. As mentioned last month, The City kicked off its

Community Clean-ups this month. These events are hosted by the community associations with

support from Calgary Community Standards and Waste & Recycling at the City. Reminder

to residents that the event will run through to September. Check Calgary.ca/cleanup for the list of community associations that are hosting cleanup events. You can also check your community association web site for full details on the Community

Cleanup event in your community.

3-1-1 is your best way to access The City anytime, anywhere! This is a great resource

the City has set up and we want all of our residents to utilize this service. 3-1-1 is for non-emergency and non-law enforcement (e.g. by-law related issues, potholes, street cleaning etc.). You can download the 3-1-1 app on your phone for convenience, or just dial 3-1-1 the old fashioned way!

Please contact our office at [email protected] or join us on Twitter/Facebook @ChahalGeorge to keep your finger on the pulse for everything Ward 5 and the City of Calgary!

George Chahal, Councillor, Ward 5

Did You Know... These Facts About May

• The birthstone of May is the emerald.

• The birth flower is the Lily of the Valley.

• The two zodiac signs in May are Taurus (April 20 – May 20) and Gemini (May 21 - June 20).

• May was named for the Greek goddess Maia. She was the goddess of fertility.

• May was once considered a bad luck month to get married. There is a poem that says "Marry in May and you'll rue the day".

• In any given year, no other month begins or ends on the same day of the week as May does.

• Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May


In Our CityMunicipal News by Anne Burke

New CommunitiesA Council Committee recommends that Calgary should increase the level of City commitment and investment in new communities, beginning with the 2019 – 2022 budget cycle.

There is a proposed study of the financial implications for the 2019-2022 budget cycle, future budget cycles, and how any gaps for operating and capital would be funded, using the property tax.

Further, the New Community Growth Strategy will be partnered with findings and recommendations toward the development of an Established Areas Growth Strategy. A report is due in July or Sept. 2018.

More Access ReviewAfter a review of Accessible Taxis and Calgary Transit Access, a report to a Council Committee recommends support for on-demand accessible taxi service, as well as improving customer service.

There would be an accessible incentive program, funded by a per-trip fee, and, if approved, changes to the Livery (Cars for Hire) Transport Bylaw, after a report to Council for approval no later than July or Sept. 2018.

The second phase is monitoring the effectiveness of the program, for up to 2 years, and whether a pilot central dispatch is needed, using Calgary Transit Access as a resource, as well as new technologies. A report to Council is due in 2020.

Green Cart ChargeCity Council voted to implement every-other-week green cart collection over the winter months (Nov. to April) starting in Nov. 2018. The charge for the green cart program should appear in the 2019-2022 rates and fees for Waste & Recycling Services. The report should return to the April 25th Strategic Session of Council. There is a one-year transition plan, including “vacated tax support”, if any, by the province, in the “One Calgary” service plans and budget discussions.

Transit Park & Ride ImprovementsUp to 50% of Park & Ride stalls at a given lot can be used for reserved parking (on weekdays from 2:00 am - 10:00 am) with the remainder free.

Some of the aims at Calgary Transit Park & Ride lots will be to:• Make Park & Ride easier to use by ensuring a space.• Offer some free stalls on all C-Train lines• Build ridership by competitive pricing, with

alternatives, and optimum use of stalls• Respond to changing technology and improve the

customer experience\

A Transit Feasibility Study will assess the demand for “satellite” Park & Ride lots outside the city limits, with bus service to Calgary. Calgary Metropolitan Region Board has a mandate to consider inter-municipal transit, but City Administration asked for more time. A report is due by mid-2019.

Public Art, More or LessThe City Public Art program began in 2014. Council voted to “immediately suspend” further requests for proposals, as of Sept. 15, 2017, until a new process is approved. However, as of April 1, 2018, City staff has asked for exemptions.

The annual programs provide jobs to local artists during the summer, such as Painted Utility Boxes, Street Art for Youth (a mural program), and Artists Working in Community (with the City’s My Neighbourhood initiative.) Moving the Centre Street Bridge “Lion” to Rotary Park was previously directed by Council and needs to be done in good weather.

There will be more recommendations, after the interim progress report, and most requests can continue to be postponed until Council receives the Final Report in June 2018.


How Much do Water Leaks Really Cost?When it comes to residential and

household leaks, toilets, faucets and outdoor irrigation are the most common culprits, although any water using device can eventually leak.

Water is measured in cubic metres (m3)

The average Calgarian uses approximately 7 m3 every month.1 m3 = 1,000 litres7 m3 = 7,000 litres

For 2018, each cubic metre costs $3.15*Leaks can range in size. A chain caught under a toilet flapper can waste 3 m3/month. A leak this size could increase your bill by $9.45 each month. If the water level in the toilet tank is too high and overflowing into the overflow tube or the flapper is completely lifted it can waste up to 1,200 m3/month. A leak this size could increase your bill by $3,780.48 each month.**

In the case of a leaky faucet, the size and cost of leaks can range as well. One drop per second can waste 2.5 m3/month. A leak this size could increase your bill by $7.87 each month. A small stream of water can waste 15 m3/month. A leak this size could increase your bill by $47.26 each month.

A steady flow of water accidentally left running can waste 360 m3/month. A leak this size could increase your bill by $1,134.14 each month. ***

Use your water meter to check for leaks. In Calgary most water meters are installed inside the house where the water pipe enters your home. This is usually in the basement, near your main water shut-off valve.1. Turn off all taps and water appliances (dishwashers,

washing machines) in your home.2. Watch the flow register on the face of the meter. The

register could look like a gear (round or triangular, black or red) or a needle depending on the model of meter you have.

3. If it keeps turning, you have a leak somewhere in your house.

4. Check all water using devices, such as your taps, humidifier, hot water heater and water softener for leaks.

Your Home

Freshen Up the Laundry Room Lately I am crushing on laundry

spaces. We are all laundry people. The freshness of clean clothes can be so rewarding. I mean seriously, how about that warmth of a clean towel from the dryer? Amazing! Whether you have a laundry room or your laundry area is tucked behind a closet door with a single shelf above them, your clean-clothes space can be a happy place. Spruce yours up this May and make laundry fun again!

• Add a vase of flowers to enjoy on the day you do most of your laundry.

• Hang a whimsical sign about the joys of laundry, or a framed picture of laundry symbols to the wall beside your machines.

• Use baskets to hide the box of laundry sheets, the bottle of soap, or stain remover. This will clean up the area and help organize the space.

• Do laundry and listen to music; something bright and airy.

• Keep the space clean and tidy. Throw out that bag holding the dryer lint, and bits of paper or half a sandwich that you pulled out of the kid’s pockets.

• Focus on the joys of clean. Laundry is a refresh and a do-over that smells amazing and makes us feel great!

Larynda McKay

For more information and our high consumption checklist visit Calgary.ca/waterleaks.

Volume of water can vary based on type of fixture and water pressure. Assumes a 30 day billing period.

* Based on 2018 water rate ($1.6652/m3) and wastewater rate ($1.4852/m3) for Calgary. Not including service charges.

** Based on modeling of possible flow rate of 1” diameter residential service line.

*** Based on a 2.2 gallons per minute tap aerator as per bylaw requirement.

City of Calgary


In Our Community

Don’t Wait! Purchase Your Annual Membership Today!

Members & Volunteers NeededSkyView Ranch Memberships can be purchased and renewed by filling this application form. You can either fill out the form and return it to the address below, or just contact the Community Association at [email protected] and we’ll send someone to pick it up. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.

Through the purchase of an annual membership with the SkyView Community Association you show your commitment to the community you have chosen to call home.

Some of the many benefits that are included with your membership are:• Receive notifications for SkyView Ranch events and

programs prior to the general public, some paid events will offer reduced costs to members.

• Registration for sport programs organized by your Community Association

• Discounts with local businesses (when available, more to come!)

• Increased property value as a result of living in a vibrant and caring community with community culture in place.

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP

q INDIVIDUAL: $15 q FAMILY: $25

q CORPORATE: $50

Community Interests

q Sports q Fund raising

q Development and Planning

q Safety q Education

q Community Hall Project

q Volunteer q Board q Other

I would like to see the following sports organized

in the Skyview Ranch Community:

q Soccer q Baseball q Basketball

q Volleyball q Hockey q Cricket

q Other

Please tell us of any activity that you would like to

see organized in our community.

_______________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________

Please fill in the form and return it to:

SkyView Ranch Community Association

30 Skyview Ranch Cres. NE,

Calgary, AB T3N 0E3

Or contact [email protected]

and we’ll pick it up!

Important Phone NumbersAccess Mental Health Line 403-943-1500Bullying Help Line 1-888-456-2323Calgary Transit 403-262-1000

Child Abuse Hot Line 1-800-387-5437City of Calgary Service Information 311Community Information 211Connect Family & Sexual Abuse Network 403-237-5888Distress Centre 403-266-4357Family Violence Information Line 403-310-1818

Gas leak (ATCO) 403-245-7222Health Link 811Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868Poison and Drug Information 1-800-332-1414Police Emergency Line 911Police Non-Emergency Line 403-266-1234Power Trouble (ENMAX) 403-514-6100Service Alberta (Provincial) 403-310-0000Service Canada (Federal) 1-800-622-6232

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