November 2009 - Ramsay Community Association

www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca 


November 2009 

Circulation 1250 

Photo courtesy of Nicole Schon Printed on recycled paper 

NEXT General Meeting 

Tues Nov 3, 2009, 7pm • Upper Hall 

Update 

on Ramsay AGM 

Akido 

at Alexandra Centre 

Hal Ladner Opening 

Nov 6 

Arts & Crafts Sale 

Nov 22 

Newsletter Editor 

Needed Urgently 

R amsay C ommunity A ssociation • 1136 – 8 th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2Z7 • 403-265-4898

Ph: (403) 237-9667 

Fax: (403) 237-9687 

703 – 23 Avenue SE 

bison@valtabison.com 

Ramsay Store 

Hours of Operation 

Monday 10-5 

Tuesday Wednesday 10-6 

Thursday Friday 10-7 

Saturday 10-5 

Closed on Sundays and Statutory Holidays 

Valta Bison Chili Extravaganza 

Sunday, November 22 nd , 2009 @ Ramsay 

Community Craft Fair (Ramsay Community 

Hall) 

We’ll have our FAMOUS BISON CHILI and a 

VEGETARIAN choice. Come on by and say hi! 

Congratulations to Sam! Winner of our 

Community Harvest Festival $50 Store 

Shopping Spree! 

And thanks to everyone in the community who 

made the day so special. 

Our Other Valta Bison Farms Location: 

• Calgary Farmer’s Market 

Be a Hero: SHOP LOCAL 

It’s easy to do here at the RAMSAY 

VALTA BISON FARMS store. 

HOTCHKISS greens and VITAL 

GREEN FARMS dairy come in on 

Thursdays. 

We go Market shopping on Fridays to 

provide the best LOCAL PRODUCE 

to our customers all week long. 

We make bison CHILI-TO-GO 

Thursdays. 

We make our special DELI 

SANDWICHES daily and you can 

always come in for a BBQ BISON- 

ON-A-BUN. 

Come in for a bison SMOKIE on a 

Bun! 

We even have our own brand of 

ORGANIC, FAIR TRADE 

COFFEE, roasted for us by 

BLENDS, which we give away for 

FREE! 

And BOWDEN FARMS fresh free 

run eggs and chicken… 

And VALBELLA lamb… 

Oh! And HIGHWOOD X-ING 

flours, grains and canola oil…

Ramsay Community Association & Hall 

Board of Directors & Community Chairs 

1136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.265.4898 • F: 403.265.4858 

Position Name Contact Info 

President Judy 

Hellevang 

403-697-3068 president@ 

ramsaycommunity.ab.ca 

Vice President 

– External 

Michael 

Benoit 

403-291-0865 vpexternal@ 


Vice President 

– Internal 

Lexie Shmyr 403-265-4898 vpinternal@ 


Treasurer Brenda Zinn treasurer@ 


Secretary Adele Sanoy secretary@ 


2 yr Member 

At Large 

Karin 

Poldaas 

403-891-9097 

kp@1128media.com 

2 yr Member 

At Large 

Brad Kuhne 403-542-3587 

brad.kuhne@hitachi.ca 

1 yr Member Natalia 403-265-4898 

At Large Gorobinski 

1 yr Member 

At Large 

Shelly Reid 403-640-7071 

shelly_reid@cpr.ca 

1 yr Member 

At Large 

Taras 

Semeniuk 

403-264-1972 

taras@arcmetallurgical.com 

Traffic Taras 

Semeniuk 

403-264-1972 traffic@ 


Hall Mgr. Gisele Ruel 403-265-4898 (hall) 

Summer Vacant 

Sports 

Winter Sports Dave 

Graham 

403-264-9233 

neoublee@telusplanet.net 

Casino Pat Baker 403-237-7927 

bakerpals@shaw.ca 

Beautification Brenda Japp 403-264-7137 

brenda.japp@gov.ab.ca 

Ramsay School Jenny Jensen 403-248-9335 

Liaison 

ramsayschool@hotmail.com 

WebMaster Art Matsui webmaster@ 


Website 


Newsletter 

Editor 

Jennifer 

Quigley 

403-475-0304 news@ 


Newsletter 

Layout 

Fred Holliss 403-815-3733 

fred@holliss.ca 

Complaints about Lilydale smells: 

• City of Calgary 311 

• Alberta Environment 1800-222-6514 

• Calgary Health Region 403-943-8060 

Pol i c e Co n t a c t s • Emergency: 911 

If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police by 

phone at 403-266-1234 or 

e-mail: pol3372@calgarypolice.ca 

Community liaison officer: 

Const. Erin Partridge, Badge #3372 

403-567-6100 

Dr u g Ho t l i n e 403-206-8100 leave msg. 

Newsletter Contributions 

Any community member is welcome to contribute to this 

newsletter. The deadline for submissions for each upcoming 

month’s issue is the 15 th of the preceding month. Please email 

your contributions, comments, and articles to: 

news@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca or drop it off: 

Ramsay Community Hall, 1136 8 St SE 

DISCLAimer: Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily 

those of the Ramsay Community Association. 

Ramsay Arts & Crafts 

Sale 

Buy Handmade from Local Artists, 

Designers & Businesses 

Gifts & Décor • Baking • Jewelry 

• Paintings • Pottery • Glass • 

Recyclable Art • Handmade Bags • 

Retro Designs • tnik teas & accessories 

• Chili Extravaganza 

Nov 22nd, 12 – 4 pm at the Ramsay 

Community Hall (Upper Hall), Free 

Admission 

COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP 

Contact Lexie Shmyr at 403-265-4898 

You are the community – Your voice is important! 

Annual Membership allows you to: Participate in Community Sports • Voice your concerns to the Civic 

Government • Beautify our Community 

$10 Family • $8 Single • $6 Senior, Disabled, Associate 

Please cut out this form and mail with your cheque or money order to: 

Ramsay Community Association, 1136 – 8th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2Z7 

Ramsay Community Membership Form 

Family Name(s): _________________________________________________________ 

Your Name: __________________________Spouse’s Name:____________________ 

Address: _______________________________________________________________ 

Postal Code: __________________________ Telephone: ________________________ 

Email: _________________________________________________________________ 

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Pr e s i d en t’s Re p o r t 

Judy Hellevang 

“Without prejudice” 

Last month I indicated that it would be my final 

report. A month later it turns out that I am still President, the 

AGM did not proceed to the election of any directorial positions 

and many people are probably asking what happens now 

I’ll try to provide perspective on this, and trust everyone is still 

excited to be a member of the Ramsay Community Association 

with all the rights, privileges and duties that membership carries. 

In the past three years of being an active RCA member and 

Board member, the number of members in the RCA has never 

been more than a hundred. Today, I announce that our membership 

is at 386 as of cut off at midnight on September 6, 

2009, the thirty-day mark prior to the AGM. Of those memberships, 

219 people attended the AGM according to the sign 

in sheets. It is not clear how many of the 386 are full members 

and eligible to vote because not all have proven their residency 

and further this number does not yet include last year’s members 

who were entitled to renew at the AGM. This fourfold 

growth is obviously due to member interest in one or more 

specific issues. There are concerns about the rink redevelopment, 

concerns about the loss of rink redevelopment funding, 

frustrations over ongoing Lilydale issues, the Ramsay Exchange 

or traffic. Nevertheless, the increase in membership is a result 

of Ramsay Residents interested in actively engaging in community. 

For your interest in Ramsay, I thank you. 

So what happened at the AGM and why was it adjourned 

First, in the opinion of the professional Scrutineer the integrity 

of the elections could be questioned. In addition to that, the 

Board has been receiving pressure from the legal representation 

of some of the members and it was necessary and in the 

best interest of all members that the AGM and elections, be 

adjourned in order to address the Scrutineer’s concerns... 

Further issues include the notice of the meeting included 

some confusion on the date, the number of members applying 

for membership by mail and otherwise created an immense 

administrative task in organising memberships prior to the 

meeting. Our hall is an inadequate space for a membership of 

this size to meet in at one time; the crowded conditions and 

lack of seating make the meeting uncomfortable and impossible 

for some members to attend. The distribution and collection 

of ballots could not be controlled in that environment, 

and there are challenges in assessing each member’s place of 

residency in Ramsay, this is criterion for being a full member 

and being eligible to vote. There were questions of voting 

irregularities that were observed such as filling out others’ ballots 

and the appearance of pink who to vote for papers. The 

conduct of some members at the meeting, the time it would 

have taken to complete the entire process mixed with grave 

concerns regarding fire code was enough to stop the process. In 

light of these compelling reasons and the objective of having 

an inclusive and equitable result, I believe it was the right decision 

to make and I am glad we made it. Again we thank those 

people who attended. 

There are several challenges facing the Association in being 

able to continue the AGM and the Board is working to resolve 

these issues listed below. 

Location - We are reviewing facilities in and around Ramsay 

for adequate space. The date, time and location of the 

AGM continuance will be announced to the membership 

once it has been determined and when the items listed 

below have been resolved. 

Confirming Criteria for Full Members Status – Our bylaws 

are clear on what the criteria for being a “Full Member” is 

and that includes being a resident. The city and province 

have the benefit of an enumeration process and the resources 

to investigate constituents. The RCA does not have the same 

benefits and we made the decision to be conservative with 

what we would accept as proof. People who live in Ramsay 

must produce either a driver’s licence or provincial ID 

with a Ramsay address on it. Members now have the time 

to get their affairs in order. 

Voting Procedure – It has not been onerous to administer 

the vote in the past especially because many positions were 

either vacant or acclaimed. Today we have a large motivated 

body and numerous candidates. We need a documented and 

well executed procedure to control the disbursement of ballots 

and be able to reconcile the ballots received. 

Privacy and Member Information – Several requests have 

been made for the list of registered members. We are investigating 

the rules and regulations surrounding these requests 

as it pertains to privacy law. 

It is regrettable but the Board has been forced to preside over 

matters related to the conduct of its members. The membership 

has identified to the Board certain members as behaving 

inappropriately and acting in a manner that is prejudicial 

to the good order of the Association. Included in the claims 

made are reports of harassment, intentionally spreading misinformation, 

contacting external entities and interfering with 

Association business, discouraging recreational activities in the 

community, intimidation, and behaviour unbecoming of a 

member. We respectfully ask the membership to consider their 

actions and to participate in the business of the Association 

with passion and resolve but also with the respect, dignity 

and courtesy that each member deserves and the Association 

demands of its members. Behaviour unbecoming of a member 

in good standing will likely be clarified in the near future. 

Overcoming these challenges is the obligation of the Board, 

however it may be necessary to involve others to accomplish 

them. We are endeavouring to complete required tasks as 

quickly as possible and request the patience of the membership 

during this period. The November General Meeting is scheduled 

for November 3, 2009 at 7 PM in the upper hall. 

— Judy Hellevang 


What’s Up At The Centre 

Christmas Wreaths 

Balsam Fir 

A great gift idea for friends, teachers, 

colleagues… 

(Pre-paid Orders Only) 

$25.00 (10% discount on 5 or more) 

Proceeds to Alexandra Play School Program 

Partnering With Calgarians 

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The City of Calgary will partner with residents and business 

owners in an effort to remove graffiti from private property. 

Under the program, residents will call 3-1-1 to report graffiti on 

their property. They will be asked to pay a $25 fee and sign 

a waiver granting a City contractor permission to remove the 

graffiti. There is a $100 removal fee for businesses. All revenue 

will be reinvested into the program. For more information, visit 

calgary.ca/bylawservices or call Laura Shott at 403-268-1880. 

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 

We are taking referrals and donations for 

Christmas Hampers. 

Packing & organising volunteers needed. 

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NOTICE Annual General Meeting 

December 10, 2009 

7:00 PM 

Meet ‘n Greet 6:30 PM 

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Rose Room, Main Floor, 922 – 9 Ave. SE 

Refreshments Served 

For information on all programs, 

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through or an open gate that leads to exploring the neighborhood. 

Licensing your pet is their ticket home! All cats and dogs 3 

months of age and older residing in The City of Calgary must be 

licensed under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. A licence 

enables Animal & Bylaw Services to reunite lost pets with their 

owners. 

A pet owner’s licence fee allows Animal & Bylaw Services to: 

• Return lost cats and dogs to owners and enforce the 

Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. 

• Educate animal owners about Responsible Pet Ownership. 

• Feed and shelter lost cats and dogs entering our facility. 

• Provide emergency medical care for injured cats and dogs. 

• Operate our animal adoption and volunteer animal socialization 

programs. 

• Deliver our school programs 

• Help neighbours resolve their animal related problems 

• In early 2010, provide free spay or neuter surgery for cats and 

dogs of low income Calgarians who meet the criteria. 

Your pet relies on you to keep them safe. A licence is the pet’s 

reassurance that if they are to get lost, they can be returned 

home by Animal & Bylaw Services. For more information about 

licensing fees visit calgary.ca/animalservices or call 3-1-1. 

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Unaltered kittens (up to 6 mo. old) $15.00 

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Sc o u t Ne w s 

Rick Ryan 

Many thanks to all the folks who made our 

bottle drive a success. The only way that our 

program survives is with the help of community 

groups and individuals. Thanks to the Ramsay Community 

Association and St. John the Evangelist Church for donating 

space for our meetings. The Lions Clubs in Calgary have 

donated funds for us to run our program and to go to camp. 

The Beavers have 4 volunteer leaders who are all new to the 

challenge this year. The kids have given them their new leaders 

names, Eric Pierce - Rusty; Kevin Cunningham - Ringtail; 

Cornelius Koster - Bubbles; and Curtis Reed who yet has to 

be named. The Cubs have Terry Petersen - Akela and Colin 

Ross - Baloo. In the Scout gang we don’t get fancy names other 

than being called Scouters. Our leaders are Stu Sangster, Glen 

Larsen and myself Rick Ryan. Individual acts of help keep 

coming in like Shirley Sangster who made our new scarves, Pat 

Stenhouse who keeps our books straight and the other night 

the Cubs got a donation of bags to carry their equipment in 

and somebody has lined up a donor of bottles and cans. Thank 

yous to follow when I find out who these great folks are. 

Fall is upon us with Halloween, Remembrance Day activities, 

camp, hikes and community service projects. The Cubs 

gang is looking full, but there is still space in the Beavers and 

Scouts so if you have a child looking for a great outdoor program 

call me - Rick Ryan 403-278-2547. 

Gi r l Gu i d e s Ne w s 

Kim Firmston 

Girl Guides Get Lost, Get Found, Sell Cookies and Shoot Arrows 

Well we’ve been a busy group of girls this fall. We started the 

year by going to the Calgary Corn Maze and promptly losing 

all the girls and most of the leaders. Luckily, the girls have 

good instincts and found their way out of the three mazes 

enabling them to take in the petting zoo, pig races and HUGE 

playground on the site. What a fun way to kick things off. 

Then we settled into our year learning new skills like knot 

tying, all our promises and Girl Guide Cookie selling. Cookies 

were a blast this year, with the girls covering the neighborhoods 

of Inglewood and Ramsay in teams. If you missed us or 

have run out of delicious chocolate mint cookies call Cheryl at 

403-237-0169 and we’ll run some over to you. Only $4.00 a 

box. They make a great gift for the relative who has everything! 

Finally we put bows into the 

hands of kindergarteners (as 

well as all our other girls), when 

we visited the Calgary Archery 

Centre. The girls gained confidence 

shooting arrows at targets 

and learning from some of 

Calgary’s best archery teachers. 

Next month we go camping at 

Kamp Kiwanis. Indoor, in bunk 

beds – well, except for the third 

year guides. They’ve decided to 

challenge themselves to do a little 

winter tenting. It should be fun. 

Registration is on going so 

whether woman or girl, come join 

us. Call Kim at 403-237-6837 for 

more information. 


Ra m s ay Sc h o o l 

Jim Gibb, Principal 

Welcome to November! October was an exciting 

month at Ramsay School. As a Professional 

Learning Community our teachers and staff 

continue to reflect and act on the best ways for all students to 

achieve to their full potential – “Inspire a Dream”. Some past 

highlights at school include: 

• Implementation of Olympic principles philosophy and 

Character Education • Assembly - What is excellence • 

School wide field trip to the Leighton Centre • Halloween 

Howl Fine Arts Celebration • New boiler installation nearing 

completion • Unicef fundraising • How 2 Play Program 

beginning– Grade 5/6 Student leaders 

We invite you to open the door to a bright future by registering 

your son or daughter at Ramsay School and the Calgary 

Board of Education. We invite you to drop by the school to 

register and to learn more about us. We are able to consider 

“out of attendance” students. We also have a community member 

working on developing a child care option for the parents 

and guardians of the Ramsay School community – stay tuned 

for more details coming. 

The grade five and six class is planning the upcoming 

Remembrance Day assembly and invite you to attend on Nov. 

10 th . On behalf of the staff and students of our school and the 

Calgary Board of Education we wish to express our gratitude 

to those men and women who have served their country in the 

past and who currently serve as part of our Canadian Armed 

Forces. We wish you all the best as we remember and honour 

your service at our Remembrance Day assembly. 

“SERVING INGLEWOOD AND 

RAMSAY SINCE 1993” 

Wills, Estates, Corporate, Real Estate 

Sa f e t y Co m m i t t e e 

Lexie Shmyr 

Lock it or lose it! Fast, easy tips to protect your 

vehicle against theft. With the cold weather here 

and Christmas shopping around the corner, the 

Calgary Police Service recommends these measures to make 

your vehicle less attractive to thieves. Since vehicle theft is 

often a crime of opportunity. 

Lock it up. Close the windows, lock the doors and the trunk, 

and take your keys with you — never leave your vehicle 

unlocked, not even if you just duck into a store or run back 

into the house. And don’t hide a key on the vehicle; thieves 

know ALL the hiding spots. 

Turn it off. Never leave your vehicle idling alone, even if you 

lock the doors. It takes seconds to bypass the door lock. 

Hide your valuables. Whenever you park, remove your 

valuables, if you’re in the middle of a shopping day, hide 

the valuables in the trunk, out of sight, and then move the 

vehicle to a different place in the parking lot. Thieves watch 

parking lots to see who’s stashing shopping bags and then 

heading back into the mall. 

Think security. If your vehicle has an alarm, use it, or at least 

use an anti-theft device such as a steering-wheel locking bar. 

These items can deter some thieves, and can delay others. 

If your vehicle is especially attractive to thieves, consider 

installing a security system such as an electronic vehicle disabling 

device. 

Protect yourself. Never leave any identifying information, 

such as your name, address, phone number or vehicle registration/insurance 

in a vehicle. Carry it in your wallet or 

purse instead. It’s also a great idea to make an extra copy of 

these documents, to keep at home. 

Report it! If you see suspicious people in or around vehicles, 

call the Calgary Police Service at 266-1234. And if your 

vehicle is broken into or stolen, report it to police right 

away. Break-ins are rarely isolated — reporting them 

immediately with as much detail as possible can help police 

in their investigation. 

For more crime prevention tips, or to report crime on-line, 

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Civic Af fa i r s 

Michael Benoit, Chairman 

Planning activity in September and October: 

DP2009-3121, for 920 – 20 Avenue S.E. An 

application for an infill development to replace 

an older home within Ramsay’s historic neighborhood 

(ARP ref. Sub-area 1). The Civic Affairs Committee met 

on September 23 to review the comments from the City 

Planning Applications Group (CPAG), and the plans included 

with the application. The building plans indicated a very 

modern looking home with tall vertical windows in front, a 

set back front entrance with no porch, and a single sloping 

roof pitch of 12/1. Guidelines in the Ramsay ARP for subarea 

1 indicate particular attention to contextual building 

height, roof form, front entrances and detailing so that new 

infills conform to the rhythm of the established streetscape. 

With the new land use bylaw 1P2007, this conformity is 

called “contextual” development to simultaneously allow 

for more variation in housing forms and more importantly, 

to protect heritage neighborhoods from rogue infill designs 

that destroy that streetscape rhythm. The applicant had also 

asked for a relaxation on parcel coverage, with a house and 

detached garage footprint larger that 45% lot coverage. The 

Committee commented that we did not support the relaxation 

request, nor could we support the house design indicated 

in the building plans. 

SB2009-0164 for 803R – 24 Avenue (Ramsay Exchange). A 

subdivision application has been filed by Stantec Geomatics 

Ltd. for the entire Ramsay Exchange site of 7.944 hectares. 

The file manager in City Planning, Doug Macdonald, 

explained to the Civic Affairs Chairman that this application 

is an internal matter in City Planning and its purpose is to 

attach to the Ramsay Exchange land use application which 

is still before City Council for second and third readings at 

a future date. When /if the land use application is approved, 

the subdivision application would allow the owners of the 

site to immediately begin selling off small or large portions 

to any developer interested in purchasing. The zoning placed 

on the various land use districts on the site would allow for 

building sizes and heights matching the Ramsay Exchange 

application, but building design and ultimate purpose could 

vary markedly from the original project descriptions. 

This application puts into question the integrity of the ARP 

Amendment that the City wrote to favour the intentions of 

the original applicant, against the desires of Civic Affairs for 

more community discussion on its contents. The final draft 

Amendment was speedily completed to allow the application 

to proceed to the Calgary Planning Commission in 

November 2008 and eventually to City Council for first 

reading in February 2009. There was never any time allowed 

for the Ramsay community to review the Amendment publicly 

before it went to the CPC. 

The Civic Affairs Committee welcomes new members. 

Contact me at vpexternal@ramsaycommunity.ab.ca for details 

of the Civic Affairs Terms of Reference, Volunteer Code of 

Conduct and reading list of planning documents of record. 

The community of Ramsay welcomes sustainable development 

that respects the history and emerging character of the neighbourhood, 

complies with the Area Redevelopment Plan and 

Bylaws, and will be a benefit to the people who live here. 

Ha l La d n e r Sh o w 

Many of you know Hal as he lives in Inglewood and has kept a 

studio in Ramsay for years. What you may not realize is that Hal 

is recovering from a massive stroke. For the last few months, he’s 

been in hospital, but he’s SUPER EXCITED about this show and 

will be attending the opening on Nov 6. We wish Hal a speedy 

recovery & know the show will be a great success. 

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Yoki & Jeff’s Real Estate Report 

3 rd Quarter Report 

July – September 2009 

Sales 

# of 

Sales 

RAMSAY INGLEWOOD BRIDGELAND 

Avg. List Avg. Sale # of Avg. List Avg. Sale # of Avg. List Avg. Sale 

Price Price Sales Price Price Sales Price Price 

Bungalow 3 443,223 428,833 5 388,319 387,198 5 416,700 399,400 

2 Storey/Split 

1.5 Storey 

3 446,264 428,000 6 579,783 564,450 5 548,820 527,800 

# of 

Actives 

Actives 

RAMSAY INGLEWOOD BRIDGELAND 

Avg. 

Avg. 

Avg. List 

# of Avg. List 

# of Avg. List 

Sq. 

Sq. 

Price 

Actives Price 

Actives Price 

Feet 

Feet 

Bungalow 7 437,514 837 6 373,917 877 8 603,138 959 

2 Storey/Split 

1.5 Storey 

Avg. 

Sq. 

Feet 

6 513,083 1414 7 607,957 1547 6 713,283 1657 

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C ommunity T idbits For The Record 

Joe Ceci 

Cl e a n Ca l g a ry As s o c i at i on - Re n o vat in g 

Fo r En e r g y Ef f i c i en c y & Co m f o r t 

Are you thinking of renovating or updating your home If you 

are finishing a basement or replacing a kitchen this is the perfect 

opportunity to improve the comfort & energy efficiency 

of your home by wisely investing a portion of your budget 

on energy saving features. This workshop will cover project 

planning, building systems, choosing products and appliances 

and how to take advantage of renovation and energy 

grants. Presenter: Halyna Tataryn, P.Eng, MA (architecture) is 

a Calgary Eco-Realtor and Renovation Consultant. Register 

at the EcoStore 403-230-1443 ext 222. The workshop cost is 

$10, but is limited to 12 participants. 

Fa m i ly Ho l i d ay Pr e s e n tat i o n At At p - 

To a d Of To a d Ha l l 

Meet the famous trickster of Toad Hall: the sharp-witted, finely 

groomed Mr. Toad. A sucker for the finer things in life, Mr. 

Toad has gotten himself into a mole-hole that he may not be 

able to dig himself out of! After stealing one of the finest cars 

to toot down a dirt road, Mr. Toad is now an infamous outlaw, 

hopping trains and river rafts, trying to out scheme officials at 

every turn. But while he bounds about the countryside, trying 

to save his toady hide, he’s left behind a pack of friends that 

fret over him as the seconds tick by. What’s worse, without 

Toad around, Ratty, Badger and Mole haven’t been able to 

defend themselves against the scheming Weasels that have 

overthrown their home! Will this group of rogue rodents steal 

Toad Hall for good Nov 25 – Dec 27, 2009. www.atplive.com 

Gl e n b o w Mu s e u m - Ex p l o r in g Ha i d a 

Ma n g a 

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas is known for his distinctive Haida 

Manga style which blends Indigenous art traditions with the 

style of Asian graphic novels known as manga or manhwa. The 

exhibition will highlight his large-scale works on paper along 

with some major sculptural works that uniquely combine 

diverse media such as car hoods, copper leaf and argillite dust. 

Exhibit runs till Jan 24, 2010. www.glenbow.org 

Ca l g a ry Zo o Zo o l ig h t s 

Once again the Zoo will be lit up in the evenings from 6pm to 

9pm (every day). November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010. 

Ci t y Le a f & Pu m p k in Co m p o s t in g 

Till November 8. Nearest Locations: Bottomsland Park (St. 

Georges Dr. and Seventh Ave. N.E.); Albert Park/Radisson 

Heights Community Centre (1310 28 St. S.E.); Stanley Park 

(330 42 Ave. S.W.). Cal 3-1-1 for more info. 

Ra m s ay Ha l l Re n ta l 

Call Gisele at 403-265-4898. 

268-2430 or joe.ceci@calgary.ca 

See www.joececi.ca for my opinions and reasons behind 

decisions that Council is making that affect both Ward 9 and 

the City overall. I hope to give a deeper insight into City matters 

and my position on issues. 

403-268-2430 

joe.ceci@calgary.ca 

Jonathan Denis, M.L.A. 

Parlimentary Assistant to the Minister of 

Energy 

Calgary Egmont Constituency 

#10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. S.E., T2H 0Y8 

640-1363, 640-2970 (f) 

Edmonton - toll free - 310-0000 and key in 780-427-5777 

calgary.egmont @assembly.ab.ca 

New trail system in Kananaskis Country 

I have met many people in our community who are passionate 

about outdoor activities in our province. 

I am pleased to report that the governments of Canada and 

Alberta are working together to build a new recreation trail 

system at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park to provide 

increased enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts. The trail project, 

announced by Calgary–Shaw MLA and Minister of Tourism, 

Parks and Recreation Cindy Ady, and Wild Rose Member of 

Parliament Blake Richards will be built in stages over the next 

three years. The 30 km trail system will be accessible for hiking, 

walking, running, cycling, mountain biking, cross country 

skiing and snowshoeing. 

The province is investing $210,000 in the new recreation 

trail system. The federal government, through Infrastructure 

Canada, will invest $77,497 in the Canmore project as part of 

Canada’s Economic Action Plan. 

To find out more about year-round recreation at the 

Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, visit www.tpr.alberta. 

ca/parks/kananaskis/parks_canmore.asp. 

Through implementing the Plan for Parks, the Government 

of Alberta is committed to supporting the participation of all 

people in provincial park experiences, offering modern programs, 

and encouraging interest and opportunities in parks. 

For more information on Alberta’s Plan for Parks visit www. 

tpr.alberta.ca/parks/p4p/. As always, please feel free to contact 

me with your comments at 403-640-1363 or calgary.egmont@ 

assembly.ab.ca. 


all right 

i admit it 

it’s time for spring cleaning 

i’ve been putting it off too long 

put away the sweaters 

dig up short sleeve shirts 

find where i hid the flip-flops 

and get the swim trunks out 

oh 

wait 

is 

that 

snow 

 

Visit www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca 

815-3733 

fred@holliss.ca 

web design print 

keep your walks clear of snow for seniors, eh 

Find yourself low on funds 

yet dreaming of exotic 

destinations 

Visit the Calgary Public 

Central Library on Saturday, 

November 21 for Travelling 

on a Budget. Whether it’s 

Europe or the South Pacific, 

eco-travelling or tips about 

hostels, this day has a session 

that will pique your interest. 

Register online or by calling 

403-260-2620. Location: 616 

Macleod Trail SE . 


Ak i d o at Al e x a n d r a Ce n t r e 

by Robb Wheatley 

“Aikido” is a traditional Japanese martial art or budo (a martial 

way). The Japanese characters break down into “Ai” “Ki” “Do” 

literally, “Way of Spiritual Harmony”. A “dojo” is literally “a 

place to practice the way”, to polish the body, mind, and spirit 

through diligent physical and mental practice. 

I’ve lived in Inglewood since 1995. I have been practicing 

Aikido for about 20 years in Calgary. I hold the rank of 4 th 

degree black belt. I am a student of Kawahara Shihan 8 th dan, 

the technical director of the Canadian Aikido Federation. I 

have been an instructor with Aikido Bozankan since 1997. 

Aikido Bozankan is a non-profit society that runs Aikido 

instructional programs in Calgary. For more information please 

visit our website at http://www.bozankan.com.We’ve been running 

an Aikido dojo at the Alexandra Centre in Inglewood 

since September 2006. Generally, I instruct classes and Jim 

Nield has been an able substitute when required. 

A key feature of the Aikikai style of Aikido is that it is noncompetitive. 

Some people believe 

that Aikido is a “watered down” 

martial art as a result. However, 

others believe that competition 

can encourage egotistical and 

aggressive behaviour. Perhaps, a 

competitive environment is best 

in order to achieve the highest 

human performance results in 

a specific endeavor; however, 

not everyone is going to the 

Olympics. Aikido is intended 

to allow participants of various 

levels, gender, ages, and physical stature the ability to practice 

together. When “win” and “lose” are just not applicable, the 

nature of the practice is very different. 

Aikido is definitely not about 

fighting. It is cooperative and 

inclusive and a lot of fun. 

Increased strength, stamina, flexibility, 

and improved balance and 

posture are the physical rewards 

of regular Aikido practice. Aikido 

is also a great way to relieve 

stress, to develop a calm, relaxed 

attitude, a balanced emotional state, and to improve self 

confidence, self discipline and awareness. Aikido philosophy 

promotes a positive, compassionate attitude, and emphasizes 

conflict resolution over aggression and competitiveness. 

There is a lot more information about Aikido available in 

print and on the web. A trip to the library or Google search on 

the Internet will provide access to it. Some links for the tech 

savy include http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido and http:// 

www.aikiweb.com. 

A common thread between the Alexandra Centre Society 

(ACS) and Aikido Bozankan is 

community involvement and volunteerism. 

A key reason for submitting 

this article is to help make 

sure that people, especially residents 

in the Inglewood, Ramsay 

and Victoria Park neighbourhoods, 

are aware of the Aikido 

program running at the Alexandra 

Centre. It’s a solid program with a 

core group of participants and we’d like to get some more folks 

from the local communities participating. Residents of the triarea 

community get a discount on fees, although residents of 

other communities are welcome as well. 

People have sometimes asked if we have a children’s Aikido 

class in Inglewood. Although Aikido Bozankan is running 

successful children’s programs at their main location and in 

conjunction with the South Fish 

Creek Recreation Association, 

at the moment, we don’t have 

an instructor that’s available to 

teach a kid’s class in Inglewood. 

Along with our regular adult 

class offering, we are considering 

running an Adult (18 and 

over) Introductory / Beginners 

Aikido program with the ACS 

in the coming months to give prospective new members a taste 

of Aikido. If you are interested in introductory sessions, please 

phone the ACS at 403.269.5588 to inquire. Alternatively, 

please just visit the ACS Dance Hall (south entrance 922 9 th 

Ave SE) during 

any of our Tues or 

Thurs class times 

from 6pm - 8pm. 

Visitors are more 

than welcome 

watch and/or to 

try a free class 

before committing 

to register. To 

answer questions 

specifically about 

Aikido, please 

visit our website 

FAQ at http:// 

www.bozankan. 

com, email us at 

bozankan@telus. 

net or phone 

Robb Wheatley at 

403.237.8718. 


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Le t t e r to t h e Ed i t o r 

Rebecca O’Brien, Inglewood Community Association 

I understand that there is a conflict underway in Ramsay over 

upcoming plans for a skating rink expansion. As the Inglewood 

Community Association Sports Director for the past two years, 

I would like to give some perspective on our neighborhood 

rink, and how it has evolved over the past three years. 

When we first moved to Inglewood in the winter of 2006, 

the Inglewood ice rink consisted of a small island of ice surrounded 

by cement, the penalty box appeared to be the local 

landfill site; all-in-all a forlorn and lonely place. Now there are 

three rinks, and a skate shack with a concession stand. We have 

after school skating programs, hockey for women and girls, 

an almost continuous game of shinny for all ages, as well as a 

policy to supply any child who needs skates and a hockey stick. 

Since the ice rink renewal initiated in 2007, the rink is used 

almost constantly throughout the weekends, and is busy after 

school and on weekday evenings. 

It is hard to articulate the joy there is in both watching and 

joining in with the waves of different users, from the three year 

olds on figure skates and in fluffy skirts to the Sydney Crosbiekeeners 

who skate a million miles an hour. Quite frequently, a 

game erupts with a broad variety of skating levels (and styles). 

These are the most entertaining as young and not-so-young 

enjoy fresh air, exercise, hanging out with their families (sometimes 

ignoring their families) and learning through trial and 

error how to stop on their skates. On a personal level, I have 

learned to skate, play hockey, and know almost every kid in 

the ’hood who uses the facility. Many of us look forward to 

winter because we know the ice will be there to capitalize 

on the best part of below zero. We actually get upset when 

Chinooks roll in. 

The reality is that the community gets endless hours of 

enjoyment out of the rinks and the skate shack. I have never 

once heard that those adjacent to the rink are upset about 

how it has evolved into such a hive of activity over the winter. 

When the ICA looks at its accomplishments over the past 

few years, the rink is at the top of the list. The facility accomplishes 

everything that most inner city communities in North 

America could only dream of. It is a meeting place, a time for 

adults and kids to socialize with each other and their peers, an 

opportunity to be healthy and active outdoors at a time when 

most people retreat from the cold. It enables the community to 

embrace winter (instead of whine about it), it’s free and inclusive 

of all ages and skill sets. It is a source of community cohesion. 

I believe, and I suppose this is a guess, that it also functions 

as crime diversion; kids who may otherwise be bored and 

at risk, use their energy to be part of a positive force, they learn 

to interact and trust adults who are looking after their needs. 

I do not know the full extent of the plans that your community 

has for your rink, however I do understand that there 

are always worries when change is in the air. It is healthy to 

have that debate, and for people to listen to others (I am truly 

impressed that there were over 250 people at the October community 

meeting, AND the cops were called- now that is exciting!); 

it is great that people feel passionate about their community. 

What I do know is that our rink expansion has been 

an overwhelmingly successful experience that we are proud of. 

If Ramsay can even come close to what has been created in 

Inglewood, then it can only be an asset for your community. 

— Rebecca O’Brien 

Inglewood Community Association, Sports Director 


Just So You Know… 

55 New Street ~ Inglewood 

Ramsay Statistics 2009 

17 Active Listings For Sale 

$275,000 > $779,900 

25 Sold Listings to date 

$235,000 > $795,000 

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November 2009 - Ramsay Community Association

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