FEBRUARY 2018 YOUR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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CONTENTS

6 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

7 KEEP YOUR PET SAFE THIS WINTER

7 BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN CANADA

8 FOR ARTS’ SAKE: HEART IN THE ARTS IN FEBRUARY

8 RECIPE OF THE MONTH: LOVELY LAVA CAKES

12 NORTH WEST COALITIONS: GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

12 GUIDES: NITANISAK DISTRICT

13 MY BABYSITTER LIST

13 VALENTINE’S DAY RIDDLES

14 SAFE & SOUND: MARIJUANA AND YOUR PET

17 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

18 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL

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HIDDEN VALLEY / HANSON RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONc/o 10504 Hidden Valley Dr. NWCalgary, AB T3A 4Z2Phone: 403-275-9394president@hiddenhut.org | www.hiddenhut.org

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSALL EMERGENCY CALLS 911

Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 403-253-5250

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Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 403-234-7233

Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-387-5437

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Poison Centre - Alberta 1-800-332-1414

HOSPITALS / URGENT CARE

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Peter Lougheed Centre 403-943-4555

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Calgary Humane Society 403-205-4455

Calgary Parking Authority 403-537-7000

SeniorConnect 403-266-6200

Calgary Kerby Elder Abuse Line 403-705-3250

Alberta One-Call Corporation 1-800-242-3447

City of Calgary 311

Social Service Info & Referral 211

Community Mediation Calgary Society 403-269-2707

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Guess what? Hidden Valley Community Association (HVCA) has a Facebook Page!

The Facebook “wall” is where it all happens. Conversations, events, important notifications, pictures,

sports registration and links to our community can all be found on our HVCA Facebook page. Have any questions about what is coming up in your community ask it on Facebook, looking for a neighbour check out Facebook, lost or found

something go to HVCA Facebook page. It’s an awesome tool to keep in touch with your fellow neighbours and community members! HVCA is on Facebook spread the word!

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Help us help others. Join Calgary Mountainview Lions ClubMake new friends while making the world a better place.Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each monthPhone Sandra Rowe at 403-226-1435

EXECUTIVEPresident Jennifer Jensen info@hiddenhut.orgVice President 1 Susan MacDonald vp1@hiddenhut.orgVice President 2 Kaila Burke vp2@hiddenhut.orgTreasurer Brian Pearson treasurer@hiddenhut.orgSecretary Karla Williamson secretary@hiddenhut.orgBOARD OF DIRECTORSBuilding and Development Barry Redman bnd@hiddenhut.orgCivic Affairs Dwight Boehm civicaffairs@hiddenhut.orgCommunications Agatha Smykot communications@hiddenhut.orgFacility and Rink Ken Conrad rink@hiddenhut.orgFundraising Emery Pritchard fundraising@hiddenhut.orgMembership Laura Mrochuk membership@hiddenhut.orgPrograms and Events Brad Morris events@hiddenhut.orgSchools Laison Jennie Morris schools@hiddenhut.orgSports VacantDirector At Large - Casino Sandy Coad casino@hiddenhut.orgCOORDINATORSWebsite Karla Willamson website@hiddenhut.orgSocial Media Jennifer Mah socialmedia@hiddenhut.orgPlaygrounds Sandy Coad playground@hiddenhut.org Volunteers Christine Graveline volunteers@hiddenhut.org

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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

It’s February—how are you doing on your resolutions or goals? If you’re doing well—great! If you are feeling discouraged, don’t worry—you still have lots of time to sort it out. Researchers at the University College London found that it takes at least 66 days to form a new habit. Be encouraged; you’re in the middle of the process! Write it down and be consistent. However, if you miss a day or two, don’t give up!

We have been busy since Christmas. Unfortunately, our New Year’s Eve Membership Drive was cancelled. The weather was just too cold to be outside. A big thank you to Brad for working so hard to organize the event. In January, we held our Family Winter Festival, which is always a good time to see neighbours and meet new friends. Thank you to our Rink Rats for all the hard work they do to build and maintain our two rinks.

Looking forward, in April we are planning a new event—“Explore Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranch”. Also, we are planning a Community Clean up and Kite Festival. Watch our newsletter and website for dates. Outdoor soccer registration is now open. Be sure to sign your children up for this fun program. We look forward to an-other successful season.

Here are some ways to be involved:1. Our monthly Board meetings are open to all resi-

dents; the next meeting is February 19 at 7pm at the Hidden Hut (10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW).

2. Our AGM is in June. Please consider joining the board—we need your unique talents!

3. We are always looking for more volunteers for our events, to ensure they are successful.

4. Our Rink Rats are always looking for committed par-ticipants to help maintain the ice—you get to use some pretty cool equipment to do this job.

5. If you have a specific issue or interest, perhaps you could spearhead a group or a cause for the better-ment of your community.

Happy Valentine’s Day and we hope your Family Day in-cludes quality time with those closest to you—perhaps skating at the HVCA rinks?

2018 HVCA EVENTSFebruaryFebruary 19, 7:00pm – HVCA Board of Directors MeetingMarchTBD – HVCA Board of Directors MeetingAprilTBD – Explore Hidden ValleyTBD – Community Clean-Up

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In the depths of winter, we all know to bundle up, but do we consider how the wintery weather affects our pets? Sure, they have winter coats built into their bod-ies, but the cold weather can take its toll on the fluffiest of pooches. Consider these tips when venturing into the snow with your four-legged companions.

1. Repeatedly coming in and out of the cold, into your home, can cause dry and itchy skin. Make sure to towel dry your dog as soon as he comes inside, paying close attention to his feet and between his nails. Make sure to remove snow from his foot pads.

2. Never shave your dog down during the winter. While it’s a great idea for some breeds during the summer months, that fur coat provides much needed protection during the winter months. Chat with your groomer or veterinarian for more de-tailed recommendations on coat care for specific breeds.

3. Massaging petroleum jelly (Vaseline) into your dog’s foot pads can help protect sensitive skin from salt and other chemical agents used by your neigh-bours to keep sidewalks clear.

4. Pets tend to burn more energy staying warm dur-ing the winter, so consider feeding them a bit more. Consult your veterinarian to ensure that this is an appropriate dietary change for your pet, especially if they’re overweight.

5. Antifreeze is poisonous to cats and dogs. Make sure to clean up any spills immediately and consider us-ing a product containing propylene glycol, instead of ethylene glycol.

With these precautions in mind, there are plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. As some cultures say, “There is no bad weather. There is only bad clothing.”

Black History Month in CanadaWe often hear about Black History Month in the United States of America, but did you know that Black History Month is also recognized by the Government of Canada?

Prominent events involving the struggle for Black rights in Canada include:•In the 1700s, the British offered freedom to American

slaves, provided they were willing to join the British Army.•In 1793, the Abolition Act was passed in Upper Canada,

granting freedom to anyone over the age of 25, mak-ing Canada a safe haven.•By 1833, slavery was illegal across the British Empire,

including Canada.•During the War of 1812, the Coloured Corps, estab-

lished by Richard Pierpoint, fought in the Battle of Queenston Heights. Pierpoint is recognized as a Cana-dian hero.•Throughout the 1800s, railway porters played a major

role in gaining recognition for Black workers.•In 1858, nearly 800 free Black people left the oppres-

sive racial conditions of San Francisco for a new life on Vancouver Island. A ceremony commemorating their arrival was held in Saanichton, BC in 2000.•Viola Davis of Halifax, Nova Scotia, made history when

she chose to sit on the ground floor of a movie theatre, traditionally reserved for Whites. She was arrested and sentenced to 30 days in prison. In 2010, the Govern-ment of Nova Scotia granted her full pardon. She is now featured on the Canadian $10 bill, and she is the first woman to be featured on a Canadian banknote.•In 1993, Jean Augustine became the first African-Cana-

dian woman to be elected to the House of Commons. Her motion, in 1995, passed unanimously to recognize February as Black History Month in Canada.

There are many more prominent figures throughout Canada’s history that fought tirelessly for equality. Feb-ruary gives us a chance to celebrate those that made Canada a richer and more inclusive nation.

Keep Your Pet Safe This Winter

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HIDDENVALLEY HANSONRANCHArea Schools

Community Organizations

SCOUTS CANADA

Local Churches

Simons Creek Scoutssimonscreekscouts@yahoo.com

Nitanisak Girl Guidesnitanisakdistrict@yahoo.ca

Community Resources

St. Elizabeth Seton School (K-9)10845 Hidden Valley Dr. NWCalgary, AB T3A 6K3403-500-2105

Hidden Valley School(K-3 Regular & French Immersion)10959 Hidden Valley Dr. NWCalgary, AB T3A 6J2403-777-7236

Valley Creek School(4-9 Regular & French Immersion)10951 Hidden Valley Drive NWCalgary, AB T3A 6J2403-777-7995

North Point Community Church Valley Creek School Sunday 10:00am 10951 Hidden Valley Drive NW

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 18 Hidden Creek Road NWSunday 10:00am

Ascension Catholic Parish 1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW. Saturday Mass: 5:00pm and 7:00pmSunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 5:00pm

Symons Valley United Church 38 Kincora Rise NWSunday: 10:30am

Community Rec Coordinator Amanda Turvey amanda.turvey@calgary.caCommunity Liaison Officer VACANT VACANTWard 3 Councillor Jyoti Gondek ward03@calgary.caMLA Calgary - Northern Hills Jamie Kleinsteuber calgary.northernhills@assembly.ab.caMLA Calgary - Foothills Prasad Panda calgary.foothills@assembly.ab.caMP Calgary - Nose Hill Michelle Rempel michelle.rempel@parl.gc.caPublic School Trustee Lynn Ferguson lcferguson@cbe.ab.caCatholic School Trustee Margaret Belcourt margaret.belcourt@cssd.ab.caYYC Noise Concern Hotline 403-735-1408

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Lovely Lava CakesIngredients•1 tbsp. butter for ramekins•1 tbsp. cocoa powder for ramekins•5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped roughly•1/2 cup + 1/8 cup unsalted butter•3 large eggs•3 large egg yolks•1 ½ cup powdered icing sugar•½ cup all-purpose flour•½ tsp chili powder•½ tsp cinnamon•pinch of cayenne•cinnamon hearts candy for serving•icing sugar for serving

Directions1. Butter and coat six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or ramekins

(heart-shaped ramekins are perfect) with cocoa powder.2. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan

over low heat until melted. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.

3. Whisk eggs and egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Whisk in sugar, then slightly cooled chocolate mix-ture (add slowly so you don’t cook the eggs!). Whisk in flour, chili powder, cinnamon and cayenne.

4. Pour batter into dishes, dividing equally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

5. Preheat oven to 450 F. Bake cakes until sides are set but center remains soft and runny, about 9 - 11 min-utes or up to 14 minutes for batter that was refriger-ated (depending on the heat of your oven). Resist the urge to leave them in a few extra minutes as you might with any brownie or cake recipe. They will turn into mini chocolate cakes, which will still be delicious, but you won’t get the full “lava” experience!

6. Run a small knife around cakes to loosen. Immedi-ately turn cakes out onto plates. Serve with ice cream, fresh fruit or a dusting of icing sugar and some cin-namon hearts.

FOR ARTS’ SAKE

Heart in The Arts in Februaryby Alex Bonyun

February is a great month in Calgary to get out and experience what arts and culture in our city has to offer. Theatre Calgary collaborates with the wacky and always unexpected Old Trout Puppet Workshop to bring a uniquely hilarious take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to Calgary. Originally produced by Canada’s National Arts Centre, Twelfth Night will in-ject your February with some much-needed laughs. If laughter isn’t your best medicine, Vertigo Theatre has their world premiere mystery of Undercover, Lunch-box Theatre has the enticing Ai Yah! Sweet & Sour Secrets, and Alberta Theatre Projects has the emo-tionally enthralling Constellations.

If you’d rather forget it is winter entirely, you can pop into a performance of Calgary Civic Symphony for an afternoon of Latin heat with Festival da Musica. Guest starring Soprano Michelle Minke of Cowtown Opera, the University of Calgary String Quartet, and accordi-onist Penny Sanborn, Calgary Civic Symphony will fill the Jack Singer Concert Hall with the music of Mexico and South America.

There’s always visual arts as well, for those of you who would rather stroll through a gallery. Glenbow Muse-um is hosting a new exhibition in February featuring over 6,000 photographs of Frida Kahlo herself and her loved ones as well as scenes of Mexican culture, poli-tics, art, history and nature.

Stay warm and enjoy Calgary culture this February!

This column is provided by Arts Commons. Located in the heart of Calgary’s vibrant downtown core, Arts commons is home to six different distinct performance venues.

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Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranch

Q. What did the bat say to his Valentine?A. You’re fun to hang around with.

Q. What did the farmer give to his wife on Valen-tine’s Day?A. Hogs and kisses.

Q. Do skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day?A. Yes! They’re very scent-imental!

Q. What do you call two birds in love?A. Tweet hearts!

Valentine’s Day Riddles

NITANISAK DISTRICTOur district covers the communities of: Edgemont, Evanston, Hamptons, Hidden Valley, Hanson Ranch, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Sherwood and Sage Hill.

Here’s some of the highlights of what we were up to in De-cember and January.

The 90th Pathfinders have had an exciting couple of months! We organized a party for the 85th Brownies with a Frozen theme and had lots of games and treats for everyone. We also bridged with the 110th Guides to show them how much fun Pathfinders can be, and told them about our crazy adventures during Nite Trek this past October. With December came a movie night for our Unit and many laughs. Then we ended 2017 in style with a Christmas party that included music, games, treats and secret Santa gifts. In January, we’re look-ing forward to a winter camp and planning for more camping with the Trex and 110th Guide Units later in the year!

The 85th Brownies had a busy December and January. We went caroling at a Seniors Centre in Evanston – the Seniors were very appreciative to have the little ones in their midst, I think a lot of them miss seeing their own grandchildren – and the girls did a wonderful job of singing carols. For our Christ-mas party we went bowling at the Winter Club, thanks to one of our leaders being a member there. In January, we are working on our Key to STEM (Science, Engineering, Technol-ogy and Math). To work on this, we are planning to go to the Apple Store in Market Mall to try our hand at some computer coding, and are also attending the STEM day at the Girl Guide centre in mid-January. In February, we will also be learning how to “Hug a Tree” when we are “Lost in the Woods” and are going on a sleepover at the Calgary Zoo in early February.

Get Outside and Play!Four Reasons Outdoor Play is Important in the Early Years•Time spent in nature allows children to connect to the

natural world and helps them build lifelong environ-mental stewardship.•Exploring their neighbourhood helps children develop

a sense of place and feel part of a safe and welcoming community.•Children become more active when they play out-

doors. These diverse play environments help children learn to move in different ways and increase their physical literacy.•Outdoor natural areas provide stimulating learning

environments that help children learn, sparking their natural curiosity as they explore, question and experi-ment.

Four Simple Tips for Outdoor Play1. Get Outside2. Be Curious3. Have Fun4. Let Your Child Lead

Four Tips for Parents1. Eat. Before you go outside, get some food into their

little tummies—and yours, for that matter. If they are hungry, or if they are cold, their learning goes down-hill fast.

2. When you get outdoors, head for nature. The less manicured the better—a vacant lot, a less tidy corner of a municipal park. You’ll make some amazing dis-coveries!

3. Let your child lead. Let them show you their world. Your main job is to model excitement, enthusiasm, and curiosity!

4. Hands and knees—both of you. Get down on your hands and knees with your child, put your nose close to the things you are looking at, and use your ears, your nose, and your sense of touch to explore and discover.

Get outside and have fun!Information provided by the Alberta Council for En-vironmental Education, www.abcee.org/families.

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Calgary Nose HillHon. Michelle Rempel, MP#115 – 70 Country Hills Landing N.W. Calgary, AB, T3K5P3

403-216-7777 michelle.rempel@parl.gc.ca www.michellerempel.ca

In December, I introduced a private members bill to de-fine “bestiality” in the Criminal Code. This bill responds to the 2016 R. v. D.L.W. Supreme Court ruling that up-held the acquittal of a British Columbia man who was charged with bestiality after compelling the family dog to sexually abuse his 16-year-old stepdaughter. Lawyers for the man argued that the 1954 bestiality law only included penetration of an animal. The Supreme Court justices agreed, saying it would be inappropriate for courts to expand that definition beyond what was in-tended by the politicians who drafted the original law.

The Supreme Court has clearly indicated that this is a legal grey area that can only be corrected by legislation. I am disturbed that the government has not yet cor-rected this glaring void in our criminal code.

I believe this to be a non-partisan issue that is clearly needed to keep both humans and animals safe. The cur-rent law is reflective of an archaic understanding of sex, and the change that I am seeking to make with my bill both reflects the language of the Supreme Court ruling, and frankly is a no-brainer.

I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this, or any other, issue. You can contact me by writing Michelle.Rempel@parl.gc.ca or at 115-70 Country Hills Landing N.W., T3K2L2.

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone in Calgary North-ern Hills! May it be a year of health, happiness and pros-perity.

Alberta’s economy is picking up. To keep things mov-ing forward in Calgary, the Government of Alberta is in-vesting in Innovate Calgary. The infusion of $1.5 million will connect entrepreneurs with mentors and experts to help them navigate the early stages of starting and growing a business. Statistics show that Albertan small businesses with incubator support have an average growth rate of 25 per cent, while nationally the average is less than 5 per cent.

The program’s funding comes from Economic Develop-ment and Trade’s Alberta Entrepreneurship Incubator program (AEI), a $10-million, two-year pilot, delivered through Alberta Innovates to fund entrepreneur de-velopment programs across Alberta. “Small businesses bring exciting new ideas into our economy and create jobs and opportunities for all Albertans. That’s why we are providing this support to help more entrepreneurs turn their ideas into new businesses with products and services that are ready for market,” says Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade. For more information on this or any Government of Alberta pro-grams, please contact my office at Calgary.Northern-Hills@assembly.ab.ca.

With Chinese New Year and Alberta’s Family Day on the same weekend, it is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Please join us at Vivo for Healthier Generations on Monday, February 19, 2018, 12-4pm, for “Family Skate Day.” Admission to the arena is FREE with a donation to the Calgary food Bank. Enjoy hot chocolate while you reconnect and stay active!

As well, stop by my booth to say hello the following Sunday, February 25, 10am-4pm, when we gather at Vivo to celebrate Lantern Festival with riddle-guessing challenges, games, music and prizes. Happy Chinese New Year!

MLA Calgary - Northern HillsJamie Kleinsteuber 104, 200 Country Hills Landing NWCalgary, AB, Canada T3K 5P3

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SAFE & SOUND

With the impending legalization of marijuana in Cana-da, the number of pets exposed to the drug is on the rise. One U.S. study cited a fourfold increase in toxic ex-posure in dogs after legalization. Dogs are exception-ally sensitive to the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and are more likely to ingest recreational marijuana; cats, while not immune to THC, generally do not ingest pot. Both cats and dogs are sensitive to THC when inhaled.

Most of us are familiar with marijuana in three forms. Rec-reational pot that can be smoked, incorporated in baking, and in other oral forms. Many dogs love the smell and will readily ingest it. This type of pot has the highest levels of THC. THC is the component of marijuana that dogs and cats are particularly sensitive to. Medical cannabinoid products used to treat pain, cancer, epilepsy, and many other diseases tend to be low in THC and high in CBD (cannabidiol). Still some of these products can contain enough THC to induce toxicity in pets. Finally, hemp prod-ucts, from the stem of the plant, tend to be used in pet “medical cannabis” available in pet stores. Hemp is very low in THC and only contains moderate to minor amounts of CBD. There is little data on the rates of toxicity or medi-cal effectiveness of many of these products.

The cases of toxic marijuana exposure in dogs that I have seen in my career are dogs that have gotten into their owner’s stash. They were presented to me at the clinic with severe neurological signs that appeared po-tentially life-threatening. Symptoms can be as minor as increased salivation and sleepiness. The pet’s heart rate may be faster or slower than normal. Other symptoms include depression, dilated pupils, low body tempera-ture, agitation and difficulty walking, vocalizing, hy-persensitivity to light or sound, loss of bladder control, vomiting, and seizures.

Once the diagnosis of THC toxicity is made, and other causes of the clinical signs are eliminated, treatment is supportive care, intravenous fluids, and time. Vomit-ing is usually not induced as aspiration is a risk with the clinical depression caused by the THC.

Some owners do use CBD products in their pets. Anec-dotally, I have heard of some positive results in a few pets. As a veterinarian, there are no marijuana products approved by Health Canada and no veterinarians can prescribe by their provincial licensing bodies. Anticipat-ed benefits with CBD use in pets include treatment of glaucoma, pain, anxiety, and epilepsy, but there is little data with regards to dose and risks currently. For now, further research is necessary before treating pets with medical CBD, and the dangers of THC are real. Even in those states that have legalized marijuana for human use, veterinarians legally cannot prescribe medical can-nabinoid products to animals.

Marijuana and Your Pet By Jennifer L. Scott B.Sc., D.V.M.

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“Othello” in 1604, where the treacherous Iago says this to feign openness and vulnerability.

Wear your heart on your sleeve

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Hidden Valley Community Association Membership

Liaison with City of Calgary representatives (Political Action)Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (Regular Membership)Community Newsletter (Delivered through Canada Post)Community Activities (see Calendar of Activities)Sport Programs (Organized Teams, Field Rentals and Equipment)Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance and Repair)Operating Costs (including Utilities, Inspections and InsuranceCommunity Sponsorship of #38 Simons Creek Scout GroupPlus many upcoming projects as needed in our neighbourhood!

Support from the Hidden Valley Community Association through:

For DETAILS and to JOIN, visit: www.hiddenhut.org TODAY!

Do you like helping and meeting people? Are you good with technology? Can you maintain equipment and machines?

Do you enjoy sports? Want to keep Hidden Valley /Hanson Ranch a nice place to live in? VOLUNTEER AS A COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER

Join YOUR Community Association TODAY! Benefits Successful, healthy communities are those with active and sustained membership and involvement of community residents. Your support today is important and ensures new energy to continually address community issues. Regular Membership - $30 (Voting)•Voting Regular Memberships must reside within

boundaries of Hidden Valley and Hanson Ranch. Includes two adults and children in the residence.•Regular Membership must provide adult ID with

current address at the Annual General Meeting to vote. Valid January through December

Associate Membership - $30 (Non-voting)•Non-voting Associate Memberships are available for

residents living outside our boundaries. Valid January through December

How Can You Support Your Community?The Hidden Valley Community Association has many Volunteer Opportunities for you to choose from: (PLEASE CHECK BOXES) Community Activities (Winter Festival, Egg Hunt, Block Party)Sports (Indoor Soccer, Hockey, Outdoor Soccer and Baseball)Hidden Hut and Outdoor Rink (Maintenance, Repair, Ice Installation and Snow Removal)Fundraising (Bottle Drive, Run the Loop, Skate-a- thon, Casino 2014)Committees (Hidden Green Playground, Building Safer Communities, ‘NeighbourWoods’ Tree Planting Program, Community Clean-up)Join our Board of Directors! There are many volunteer Board positions to choose from.

To obtain your membership please visit www.hiddenhut.org OR MAIL this form with

$30.00 payment to: 10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW, Calgary AB, T3A 4Z2Please make all cheques payable to: Hidden Valley

Community Association (no abbreviation) Family Name: ________________________________Applicant’s Name: ____________________________Spouse’s Name: ______________________________Address: ____________________________________Postal Code: _________________________________Email Address: _______________________________Resident Phone #: ____________________________Current Membership #: ________________________

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RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Hidden Valley /Hanson Ranch area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media-tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

NORTHWEST ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER: Affordable and professional installations/repairs. Install/repair lights, ceiling fans, switches and outlets, garage sub-panel, hot tubs, noisy bathroom fans, OTR microwave/hood fans. Renos and basement developments. Plumb-ing: toilets/sinks/faucets, garburator and dishwasher installs. Licensed, certified, insured. 19-year resident of Hidden Valley N.W. http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/nick-dabrensky/8/1b1/7b5/. Call/text Nick 403-471-5553 or Nick@PlatinumElectric.net. “Bryan Baeumler Approved”.

HAPPY MAID HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE: Are you looking for a cleaning company you can trust? Not only quality cleaning, we offer security you can trust. We of-fer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and construction clean-ing. Phone now 403-807-0909.

OFFICIAL PLUMBING & HEATING: Home of the $25 service fee. Lower service fees, better warranties. Spe-cializing in residential service and installs. Services in-clude furnace service and replacement, hot water tank service and replacement, leaks, clogs. Licensed and in-sured. Why wait? Call today and get it fixed today! Avail-able 24/7, we accept debit/VISA/MasterCard. Call/text 403-837-4023.

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In the Fall session, the legislature passed Bill 30: An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans. Essentially, this bill significantly rewrites and replaces two existing acts: the Occupational Health and Safety Act; and the Workers Compensation Act. The bill came into effect on January 1st of this year.

We will follow closely how the government implements these changes, particularly with how new rules and regu-lations will potentially affect the cost of employer WCB premiums and add extra administrative burdens on al-ready struggling small and medium sized businesses.

The legislature has accepted the final report from the Electoral Boundaries Commission to redistribute ridings ahead of the 2019 election. While the number of ridings across Alberta will remain at 87, due to Calgary’s high growth rate, our city will increase from 25 ridings to 26.

Our riding of Calgary-Foothills, being on the northern fringe of the city, has experienced a disproportionate amount of population growth since the last boundary change in 2010. As a result, the current communities of our riding will be redistributed into three different rid-ings as follows:

1. Nolan Hill, Sage Hill, Kincora and Sherwood will be joined with Citadel, Arbour Lake and the west side of Evanston, and will retain the historic name of Calgary-Foothills.

2. Edgemont and Hamptons will be joined with Dalhou-sie, Hawkwood and Ranchlands to form the newly named riding of Calgary-Edgemont.

3. Hidden Valley will join with Sandstone, MacEwan, Beddington, Country Hills and Huntington Hills to form the newly named riding of Calgary-Beddington.

This unfortunately leaves me with a very tough decision as I’m forced to choose which area I will seek to rep-resent in the upcoming election. Be rest assured that, while I’m your MLA, I will continue to equally serve all of you with energy and my full attention!

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News from the Friends of Nose Hillby Anne Burke

100 years of Nose Creek Valley History is on Canada’s Local Histories Online at www.ourroots.ca. From Nose Hill look-ing SW there are the city centre and the Bow Valley Cor-ridor. Looking east from Nose Hill there is the Nose Creek Valley Corridor. Nose Hill, West Nose Creek, and Nose Creek Valley were all one area prior to development.

There are also the small satellite parks that are natural ex-tensions of Nose Hill Park and have been cut off from the Hill after development, such as the small but beautiful Nose Hill Springs Park, in Huntington Hills; and other small sur-rounding island parks. The spring that gives the park its name became an important and useful local landmark.

Nose Hill Spring Park, a Calgary Heritage Initiative, tells us this section includes the west half of Huntington Hills and the eastern portion of Nose Hill Park. The property was outside the city limits, until 1961 and the development of Huntington Hills began, in 1966. The CPR built its stations on its own land, some of which was subdivided and sold, in 1884, as the town site of Calgary. When Carma began to develop Huntington Hills, the company donated this site and named it Nose Hill Spring Park. The Nose Creek Farmers Union of Alberta placed a cairn and plaque to mark the sig-nificance of Nose Hill Spring, honour the early settlers, and celebrate the centennial of Confederation, in 1967.

The Friends of Nose Creek facebook site with 52 members is now public with online discussion and meetings at the park. The aims are to protect and improve the ecological opportunities in the area via environmental stewardship and community drive projects, such as clean-ups.

The Natural Areas Group as part of the Calgary Field Natu-ralists’ Society (now Nature Calgary) was formed in 1972 to explore the natural areas of Calgary and collect data on plants, birds, insects, mammals, etc. for publication. Two books on Natural Areas in Calgary were published, in 1973 and 1974, with A Popular Guide on Calgary’s Centenary, in 1975. Further Readings on Nose Hill are: A Popular Guide: Edited by Beryl Hallworth and Exploring Nose Hill: A Hands-On Field Guide, by Jill Kirker and Diane Kary.

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