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5 president’s message

7 January programs and events at the tgCa

8 thornview seniors

10 2019 tCga Craft fair

11 58th sCouts

11 new year’s greeting from wing Kei

12 tgCa venue information

16 tgCa winterfest 2020

17 business Classifieds

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president’s message

amenities and programs they want. This is the TGCA way. Our residents love where they live and will support businesses and their neighbours who share their vision. Over the last twenty years of serving this community in many capacities I can vouch for the generosity of spirit and the dedication to community this neighbourhood has. This is our community TGCA, let’s work hard this year to keep up our tradition and continue to make positive change throughout the year.

My thanks go out to Mary LaCoste, Stacey Mcdade and their volunteers as well as the TGCA staff for the great work they did last month to make the holiday season festive for all. Congratulations go out to the winners and participants of our light up TGCA contest. We would like to do more of these types of activities and the more who get involved will tell us that yes TGCA wants to build community spirit. Stay tuned as our celebration of winter sports fast approaches and with that registration for jam can curling. This pro-gram is limited to 24 teams due to space constraints and occupancy regulations. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Happy new year to all, let’s make 2020 a great year.

by Leslie DeGagne

Joyous tidings

Await,

Now the New Year is here.

Uniting one and all in a toast of good cheer.

Additionally, allowing creative juices to flow

Requesting all to join together with

Youthful energy and exuberance creating a glorious canvas of community.

Celebrate, TGCA, the new year is here! Challenges abound as we move into 2020 but community spirit will overcome as our history dictates. Building on our efforts of the past we take on projects and activities that will help build a strong sustainable community. This great community was built by the residents for the residents with the spirit of a small town. We have woven a close knit fabric and as the years go on the fabric strengthens becoming strong and resilient. Change will come as it always does, but TGCA will maintain its identity. It is the character of the com-

munity residents who dictate what the changes will be. All residents appreciate the small town

feel and they dictate what

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TGCA CommuniTy CenTreMain Office 403-274-6840

Main Office Fax 403-275-7310Office Email v.gillard@

tgcacalgary.comBowling, Racquetball & The 56 Restaurant & Lounge

403-274-5574

Forbes Innes Arena 403-274-1466Thornview Seniors Centre

403-275-0300

Office Manager Diana Christie 403-274-6840General Manager Kevin Kromm 403-274-6840

403-274-1466

exeCuTive CommiTTee

President Leslie DeGagne 403-669-6116

Treasurer Brad Giddings 403-540-1533

Secretary Leona McComish

403-275-0410

Vice Presidents Mary LacosteDerek Livingston

403-274-8074403-226-4021

DireCTors AT lArGe

Alison Abbott 403-276-4997

Stacey McDade 587-968-4990

Patrick Saunders 403-295-1840

speCiAl inTeresT Groups

58th Scouting www.myscouts.ca

Bingo Co-ordinator

Evelyn Landry 403-274-6840

Booster Club Sid Braak 403-275-9662

Guides Calgary Area Office 403-283-8348

Deerfoot United Football Cub (Soccer)

Brianna [email protected]

North Central Basketball

Barbara Ambrisko

403-973-6665

Nose Creek Fast Pitch

Dwayne Singer. [email protected]

Racquetball Jerry Kwasnitza 403-293-2847

Thorncliffe / Greenview Community Association5600 Centre Street North, Calgary T2K 0T3 • [email protected] • www.tgcacalgary.com

Slopitch Brent Zorn [email protected]

TG Hockey Jodie Cadman 403-312-4479

TG Ice Skating Registrar

Kari Woodman 403-471-9623

TGWL Yvonne ArkleyYvonne Armstrong

403-274-4906403-274-6720

Thornview Seniors President

Sandy Staple 403-274-3257

Volleyball Dianne Stewart 403-295-3469

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EARlY CloSiNGComplex closed January 1 for New Year’s Day.

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January programs and events at the tgCa1 JAN, WEDHappy New Year, everyone! Complex closed.

2 JAN, THU10am – 1pm Drop-in Pickleball

3 JAN, FRi3:30 – 5pm Public Skating

5 JAN, SUN12:15 – 1:15pm Public Skating 6:15 – 9:30pm Bingo!

6 JAN, MoN8:30 – 9:30am TGCA Hatha Yoga 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

7 JAN, TUE6:15 – 9:30pm Bingo $5000 Bonanza 7 – 8pm TGCA Hatha Yoga

8 JAN, WED10am – 4pm Drop-in Quilting 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball 10:30 – 11:30am Senior members-only skating 1:30 – 2:30pm Members-only Skating 5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League - winter season7 – 8:30pm TGCA Open Gym Night 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

9 JAN, THU 10am – 1pm Drop-in Pickleball 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

10 JAN, FRi10 – 11am TGCA Hatha Yoga 3:30 – 5pm Public Skating


13 JAN, MoN8:30 – 9:30am TGCA Hatha Yoga 9:30 – 10:30am TGCA Sit & Be Fit 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball 5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League –

winter season8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

14 JAN, TUE6:15 – 9:30pm Bingo!7 – 8pm TGCA Hatha Yoga

15 JAN, WED10am – 4pm Drop-in Quilting10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball 10:30 – 11:30am Senior members-only skating1:30 – 2:30pm Members-only Skat-ing5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League - winter season7 – 8:30pm TGCA Open Gym Night 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

16 JAN, THU10am – 1pm Drop-in Pickleball 10:30 – 11:30am Sit & Be Fit 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball



20 JAN, MoN8:30 – 9:30am TGCA Hatha Yoga 9:30 – 10:30am TGCA Sit & Be Fit 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball9 – 4:30pm Good Food Box Order Deadline The TGCA Office5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

21 JAN, TUE6:15 – 9:30pm Bingo! 7 – 8pm TGCA Hatha Yoga

22 JAN, WED10am – 4pm Drop-in Quilting 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball 10:30 – 11:30am Senior members-only skating 1:30 – 2:30pm Members-only Skating

5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League - winter season 7 – 8:30pm TGCA Open Gym Night8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

23 JAN, THU 10am – 1pm Drop-in Pickleball10:30 – 11:30am Sit & Be Fit 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball



27 JAN, MoN8:30 – 9:30am TGCA Hatha Yoga 9:30 – 10:30am TGCA Sit & Be Fit 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

28 JAN, TUE6:15 – 9:30pm Bingo! 7 – 8pm TGCA Hatha Yoga

29 JAN, WED10am – 4pm Drop-in Quilting 10am – 12pm Drop-in Pickleball 10:30 – 11:30am Senior members-only skating 1:30 – 2:30pm Members-only Skat-ing 5 – 9pm TGCA Racquetball League - winter season7 – 8:30pm TGCA Open Gym Night 8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball

30 JAN, THU10am – 1pm Drop-in Pickleball10:30 – 11:30am Sit & Be Fit2 – 5pm Good Food Box Pickup The Horizon Room8:30 – 11pm TGCA League Volleyball



*** Registration for Fall 2019 to Spring 2020 is now OPEN! *** Learn to Skate & Figure Skating

☺ NEW! Daytime Learn to Skate (PreCanSkate). ☺ REDUCED FEES! For Learn to Skate (CanSkate). ☺ COMPETITIVE PRICING! For all programs per session. ☺ REDUCE YOUR REGISTRATION FEES by up to 75% by volunteering to work bingos at TGCA. ☺ REDUCE YOUR REGISTRATION FEES by signing up for multiple seasons. ☺ SKATE CANADA sanctioned programs with nationally certified coaches: skatecanada.ca/canskate ☺ 10-12 week Learn to Skate sessions provide continuity & better results:

THE BEST CURRICULUM THE BEST COACHES THE BEST START THE BEST RESULTS

Programs, fees and registration information can be found on our website: www.tgiceskatingclub.com

Questions? Email: [email protected] or call (403) 471-9623 See you on the ice! ☺

CANADIANTIRE

Drop-inQuilting

Beginning Oct. 16, every Wednesdayat 10 - 4, come to the TGCA and have

some treats, make some friends andlearn some skills.

Bring your own machine to theThorncliffe Room, pay the $10

drop-in fee at the office. Questions? Call 403-274-6840.

Offset the costs of yourchild's sport or youth

program

Ask us how!

TGCA members are eligible to subsidizethe cost of their TG sanctioned children’syouth programs by working at our bingos

on Sundays and Tuesdays!This provides an opportunity for all

families to better afford youth programsand support the operation of the

community association.

Thornview Seniors You’re invited to join the Thornview

Seniors at the ThorncliffeGreenview Community Centre.

We offer several activities such as:

Cards, bowling, pool, Tai Chi, crafts,mah-jong and floor shuffleboard.

Schedule and newsletter availablein Thornview Seniors area Monday

and Friday afternoon. For more detailed information,

contact Sandy Staple at 403-274-3257.

We look forward to hearing from

you!


WIN BIG every Sunday &Tuesday at the TGCA!

Guaranteed $5000 Bonanza payout with $300consolation played on the first Tuesday of every month!!

Full concession and free early bird coffee

Doors open 3 pmCard sales 5 pmNickle games 6:15 pmRegular games 6:45 pm½ time sales 7:30 pm PotsTwo loonie potsHot balls5 Nickle games27 regular gamesBonanza

Doubleactionplayedevery

Sunday&

Tuesday

Progressive gamesBowling Lane/AnchorChampagne glass/heartEagle CardsRegular 50 centsDouble $1Triple $1.50Bonus $2Super $2.50Combo cards availableSeniors 60+ get $3 off

Hatha Yoga with Luann2020 Winter sessions

Hatha Yoga is a mindful, lightly flowingclass that builds strength, flexibility and

breath work. All levels welcome.

The TGCA Hatha Yoga Winter sessions runin three 10-week sessions, on Mondays,

Tuesdays and Fridays.

Mondays at 8:30 - 9:30 am, from Jan. 6 -Mar. 16 with no class on Feb. 17 for Family

Day.

Tuesdays at 7 - 8 pm, from Jan. 7 - Mar. 10.

Fridays at 10 - 11 am, from Jan. 10 - Mar.13.

$15 cash for drop-in.

Each session is $100 for members, and$150 for non-members. To register, please visit

https://tgca.wildapricot.org/event-3645562or come into the office

This class will increase your strength, you'll learnstretches and create balance in both your body andmind, while combining a fusion of general exercise,

Pilates and yoga. Great for those with reduced mobility!

Monday sessions will take place from Jan. 13 – Mar. 23. No classFeb. 17th on Family Day. Monday classes are 9:30 am-10:30 am.

Thursday session will take place from Jan. 16 – Mar. 19.

Thursday classes are 10:30 am-11:30 am.

One session for $100, or both for $200 plus tax.

Register for this session: https://tgca.wildapricot.org/event-3645613 or come into the office and we'll get you all signed up.

Not a member? You don't need to live in the area to join! Join

here: tgca.wildapricot.org/join-us

Certified Pilates Instructor, Travis Thibeault, 403-479-6555,Pure Pilates Inc., www.purepilates.ca


58th scouts November was a busy month for our scout group. We held an all sections camp. The Beavers experienced being away from home and at camp. They worked on winter skills going for a hike in the snow, building a fort out of snow and having a snow fight. The Cubs worked on permits learning how to use a knife properly, light-ing fires with flint and steel, starting lanterns and stoves including how to look after them. The scouts took a leadership positions, organizing wide games, plan-ning and cooking all meals and setting up emergency shelters. We started off the weekend with a camp fire and cooking hotdogs and smores. We had another fire where the Cubs led us in a couple of songs and some skits.

We had our popcorn delivered, thanks to all those who purchased popcorn from us. This is one of our major fundraising efforts. One of our Cubs was the top seller in all of Scouts Canada—quite an accomplishment.

All sections are getting ready for their next adventures. Being youth-led, the possibilities are only limited by the youths’ imagination.

Timothy WallacePhone 403-275-8061Cell 587-432-8061

new year’s greeting from wing KeiOn September 9, 2019 Wing Kei Village received land use change approval from Calgary City Council to re-develop, in three phases, the north-east corner of Cen-tre Street and 40 Ave. N. However, the Wing Kei Nursing Home Association will not begin construction of the Vil-lage until financial support for Phase One is available, said Mr. Vincent Leung, Board Chair of the non-profit charity.

On November 8, 2019, Wing Kei also received a develop-ment permit from the City of Calgary to operate a day care centre in the existing building on site. An 11,000 sq. ft. space on the first level will accommodate children from toddlers to pre-school age. Wing Kei Day Care will be ready to open for September 2020.

Wing Kei Nursing Home Association wishes to thank our neighbours and friends for making 2019 an important milestone year. We look towards the year ahead with optimism and gratitude. Our wish for everyone in 2020 is that they experience the gifts of generosity, service and caring.

Wing Kei Village, embraced by Community and Unanimously Approved by City Council.


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Community relations reportby Mary LaCoste

At the time of writing we are busy getting ready for our Children’s Christmas Party. To date we have 372 registered to come and play with us, and hopefully we will have more. This is your community so start by attending these parties and letting your child realize what belonging to a community is all about. We have one of the most enviable communities and we are very proud of it. As you walked into the community this holiday season you were awed once again by the Christmas decor. At this time, I would like to thank Sandy Nevin, for once again coming out to breathe life into our trees, and this year Stacey McDade came out and assisted us. It was great for me to be able to have someone with a little height so we could carry on while the men were working on the ceilings etc. Once again the staff were amazing and I love how they each own a part of the decor. Our lobby has a new look and next year should even be better. Thank you to everyone, it once again was a lot of fun. Stacy was instrumental for having the outside decorated and was so pleased with the help she received from the staff, she kept saying they are so easy to work with. All in all, the place looked very Christmassy. On behalf of my committee we would like to wish all a very happy and healthy New Year.

In order to keep our facilities, we need participation and volunteers in all areas. For newcomers to our Centre we have many programs available, drop by the office and check it out.

Winterfest is coming in Feb. and we have a poster else-where in this publication listing the activities. This used to be a big event but over the years our numbers have gone down, we welcome any ideas you may have, please contact myself or call the office.

Till next time!

Mary

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Despite the name, a Sundra flying lemur is not a lemur, nor can it fly. This lemur thrives while climbing, and has kite-shaped skin that can be expanded to allow it to glide. While walking, however, the lemur will simply hop until it returns to a spot where it can climb and glide. It seems like false advertising to me…


&@#$! CyClists! Q: Can you explain the fuss about lowering speed lim-its? Why is everyone so precious about pedestrians be-ing safe all of a sudden. How about stop staring at their phones once in a while?!

A: I will assume that this question was inspired by the City Council discussion about lowering speed limits in residential areas (engagement coming, apparently). I won’t go into the debate about X speed saving Y lives, the data is out there and easy to find with Le Google. I want to answer the question, and while I’m at it, address the subtext within the question.

The perspective expressed above is common in that it places 100% of the onus of safety squarely on the shoul-ders of pedestrians. Further, it implies that caring about pedestrian safety is some sort of new idea. This attitude is one shared by Ward 4’s very own City Counsellor, Sean Chu. In the Calgary Herald last fall (October 23, 2019), Sean Chu made the following statement in reference to lowering speed limits to increase pedestrian safety: “Ac-cidents are going to happen, if we are going to be a nan-ny state, let’s give everyone a sumo suit with a helmet.”

Counsellor Chu’s statement implies that pedestrians are invariably going to get hurt since humans driving cars are fallible and therefore trying to prevent injuries is ri-diculous because it would require that we, as a society, go above and beyond “reasonable” measures in order to protect them. Mes amis, this is illogical and willfully ignorant. Why? Because PEOPLE IN CARS ARE LITERALLY WRAPPED IN ARMOUR. Is anyone using the words “Nan-ny State” to describe laws surrounding vehicular safety design standards? Non, they are not. Airbags, seatbelts, shatter-proof glass, crumple zones, car seats, all those mirrors, side-impact beams… But wait! The hypocrisy

doesn’t end there! These safety features are not there to protect vehicle occupants from deadly pedestrians with cell phones. They’re to protect vehicle occupants from other vehicles. Counsellor Chu even acknowledges a vehicle’s inherent danger when he went on to say in the same article that “if you don’t want any accidents, the only way to do so is to ban cars”. So, if I’m following Sean Chu’s meaning correctly (and I am):

“Driving and cars are dangerous and we either ban cars outright, or we accept that maiming and death are okay, because asking people to slow down should not even be considered.” Cool.

If we all agree that cars = accidents, and that people IN cars need protecting FROM cars, then why, oh why, do we not recognize that people OUTSIDE of cars also need protecting? And to argue against extra safety by say-ing “people will speed anyway” does not actually make sense. It’s like saying: “Look, homicide is illegal but since there are still murderers out there why bother with any laws against killing?”

Ridiculous logic. A lower speed limit is basically like a pedestrian seatbelt + airbag. Slowing down costs noth-ing and saves lives.

Mes amis, I created a much shorter email address, so if you have a question, please do not hesitate to reach out (politely): [email protected]

À la prochaine, (Ah Lah Pro-shenne) « Until next time »xoBeap.s. Merci, Margaret!

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(We could not find free stock images of green cassowary eggs, so pictured are swan eggs photoshopped to the right colour.)


november’s gather – medicine bags!by LJ Schlegel

November’s Gather was a huge hit and welcomed the biggest crowd ever! We mixed things up a bit by trying a new venue and a new food provider. Greenview Rise graciously offered a space for the event and we happily accepted.

The food was made by the Royal Canadian Legion Chapelhow Branch located just off Edmonton Trail and they impressed us with a fabulous beef stew and individual servings of bannock. The stew was so good some of the children (and adults) came up for seconds and even thirds! For dessert we served slices of pound cake dressed up with mixed berries and a dollop of Cool Whip. Delicious!

After dinner we were entertained by Cree elder Al-phonse Nepoose who told us a bit about himself as well as the meaning and use of the medicine bag. He then led us in the creation of our own medicine bag which we stitched together and decorated with beads. The craft was educational and fun, and we all came away with a delightful little leather bag.

December’s Gather will be held at Northminster United Church and will involve the creation of some sweet and funny Christmas crafts. A local Thorncliffe resident will be leading us in the construction of these cute crafts which are sure to be a lot of fun.

If you are interested in receiving information about up-coming Gathers, please contact Tannis at [email protected] or Jennifer at [email protected] to receive information containing details of the next event.

Gathers are held once a month, include a tasty meal, an entertaining or informative activity and an opportunity to meet new people. Gathers are family friendly, free of charge and offer a fun evening out.

You must register to attend.

We look forward to meeting you in 2020!

Happy New Year!

As we welcome 2020, it’s the perfect time to stop and take a moment to reflect as we say goodbye to 2019. Edmonton has been filled with long hours in the house and travelling across the Province. My work on the Smoking & Vaping Reduction Task Force has been encouraging. Meeting with many Alber-tans and collaborating to protect our youth confirms just what a great province we live in. As we wrap up this important re-view, I am looking forward to being back in the Constituency and more available to the residents of Calgary-Klein.

The holidays can be very difficult time for many, especially for those who struggle with mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association reports one in five Canadians suffer from a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Research confirms that ad-diction and mental health often go hand in hand. We all rec-ognize the serious nature of mental health and I fully support the Government’s commitment to providing the support and treatment necessary to help Albertans who are suffering. The recently established Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council’s main focus will be improving access to mental health and addiction services for individuals in need. This mandate will align with the government’s recovery-oriented continuum of care, while harm reduction will remain a component of the panel’s approach. The hope is that the panel will produce an overview of pathways individuals can take toward recovery, similar to any other chronic disease like diabetes or cancer.

In addition, with the construction of the new Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Calgary scheduled to open in the fall of 2021, children and youth will be able to get ap-propriate care in a patient-centered, welcoming environment. This center will meet all treatment needs from a walk-in clinic ready to provide urgent mental health services, to intensive treatment services on the second floor, to a day program on the third floor to support patients transitioning from hospital.

I am looking forward to the new decade ahead and continu-ing to serve the people of Calgary-Klein.

Jeremy Nixon, MLA Constituency Office

#201, 1055 20th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 1E7Phone: 403.216.5430 Fax: 403.216.5432

E mail: [email protected]


Centrally located enroute to downtown in Highland Park Community Hall

Non-profit, parent operated, traditional preschool. Offering high quality programs for 3 & 4 year olds

with excellent teachers that love what they do! Morning Classes

Tues/Thur - $130 per month - 3 year oldsMon/Wed/Fri - $170 per month - 4 year olds

Afternoon ClassesTues/Thur - $130 per month 3 & 4 year old class

Register Now for 2018/2019Visit our website

www.highlandparkcommunity.ca

Call or email Carolyn for more information403-276-6969

[email protected]

Stop by to see the classroom, meet the teachers and learn more

about our preschool!

OPEN HOUSE January 23, 2020 5:30PM - 7:30PM

3716 2nd Street NWMorning Classes

Tues/Thur - 3 year olds - $140 per month Mon/Wed/Fri - 4 year olds - $180 per month

Afternoon Classes Tues/Thur - 3 & 4 year olds - $140 per month

Registration for September 2020 will open Jan. 23

www.hpca.ca/preschool [email protected]

403-276-6969

Good Food Boxes in the

heart of our community

Box OptionsSmall Box: $25,

20-25 lbs* of fruitsand vegetables

Medium Box: $30,30-35 lbs* of fruits

and vegetablesLarge Box: $35,40-45 lbs* of

fruits andvegetables

The Good Food Box makes top-quality, fresh food availablein a way that does not stigmatize people, fosters community

development and promotes healthy eating.Come into the office and order your box of various seasonal

fruits and vegetables with cash only. Pickup is in the HorizonRoom between 2 & 5 pm.

2020 Order deadlinesand pickup dates:Order by Jan. 21, pickup Jan. 30

Order by Feb. 25, pickup Mar.5

Order by Mar. 17, pickup Mar. 26

Order by Apr. 21, pickup Apr. 30

Order by May 19, pickup May 28

Order by June 9, pickup June 18

Order by Sept. 15, pickup Sept. 24

Order by Oct. 13, pickup Oct. 22

Order by Nov. 17, pickup Nov. 26

5600 Centre St. N | 403-274-6840

Come down and have some fun with us, and support thecommunity association while you’re at it!

Volunteers needed to operate our casino on April 4th and

April 5th at Pure Casino Calgary. Day or night shiftsavailable. Cashiers, chip runners, counters, bankers and

general manager positions available.

This is a major fundraiser for the community associationand all proceeds will be directed back into the centre.

Please contact the office at 403-274-6840 if you are able tovolunteer.

April 4 & 5

Thinking of selling? You certainly want to get your home on the market before the spring rush of new listings.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out for a free , zero pressure market evaluation.

• Oral Surgery• Crowns & Bridgework• Teeth Whitening• Denturist on Site

Insurance Direct [email protected] 8 am - 8 pmFriday 9 am - 3 pmSaturday 9 am - 4:30pm

www.deerfootdentalcentre.ca Second Floor, 971 - 64 Ave NE ... Down the hallway from Original Joe’s Restaurant

*Denotes Prof. Corp.

In General Family Practice for over 35 years

New patients always welcome!All office fees compliant with or lower than current Alberta Dental Fee Guide

Dr. Dale Rapske B.Sc. D.D.S.*Deerfoot Dental CentreDeerfoot City

By Appointment

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