PBP matters

Alberta Bike Swap
Alberta Bike Swap is pleased to continue our series of
articles that will help improve your knowledge of safe
cycling. A good point to start to every month is the reminder
that safe cycling is up to all road users.
Stop means stop. As a cyclist, you must stop at every
red light, every stop sign, and yield at every yield sign.
You are at a distinct disadvantage on a bike if you run
a red light, other vehicles weigh more. Look at where
a stop sign is in an intersection road, they are set back
behind the sidewalk. It is very dangerous to ride on a
sidewalk, vehicles typically pull past the sidewalk before
they stop. If you are riding a bike on a sidewalk, it is not
only illegal, you are out of the line of sight for drivers.
Mechanical safety tips for this month; from the A category
- make sure you have the right air pressure in you
tires. From the C category, keep your chain lubed. A dry
chain wears quickly and can let you down when you
need it most.
If a supply of our Safe Cycling card would help your community
group could, please email us at albertabikeswap@
gmail.com.
Programming
Update
Please check our website at Facebook at www.
facebook/pbpcommunity.ca or www.pbpcommunity.
ca for more information on fall programming
including seniors’ yoga, computer courses and bridge
lessons. There is still space in the Art Sampler for kids
(6-9) on the Mondays from 3:30 to 5 pm! Also, there is
still time to register your 3-5 year old for preschool –
both mornings and afternoons are now available with
two different providers. Youth and kids’ art, writing,
and other programs have begun planned for October.
Special Message
to Community!
Board Directors
Needed!
Everyone in the community needs to be aware
that the PBP’s facilities – main hall, board room,
new multipurpose room, and ice rink, cannot
continue without the support of our committed
volunteer board of directors. As many of our board
members are completing their two year terms
(including myself) we will need to fill at least eight
board director positions to reach our goal of 10
members for our November AGM (Annual General
Meeting). Please note that it is just not possible
for many of our key board members (President,
Communications Director, Secretary, Treasurer)
to step up for a second two-year term as personal
circumstances have changed for many of us. If we
do not have enough nominations in November we
run the real risk of losing our non-profit and charity
status and consequently of losing the rights to our
facility (rink and building) per the conditions of our
pending leases with CBE and the city of Calgary.
Please note that most communities in Calgary have
12 to 20 board members. Please consider making a
two-year, once monthly (2 hours, 10 meetings per
year) commitment to keep a community centre here
serving the needs of Palliser, Bay View and Pump Hill.
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COUNCILLOR’s Report
Brian Pincott
Ward 11
www.ward11calgary.ca
Fall is in full swing! As you’ve noticed there are some exciting developments
in community spaces around the ward. Some of the
highlights include a rain garden in Oakridge, skate-parks in Chinook
Park – Kelvin Grove – Eagle Ridge and in Southwood, and
little libraries in Kingsland. For other community happenings, like
a family Halloween event, check in with your Community Association.
After trick-or-treating, be sure to compost your carved pumpkins
as the City of Calgary’s Leaf and Pumpkin Composting
Program is underway. You can bring your bagged leaves and
pumpkins to a depot near you until November 8th. Depots in
Ward 11 include:
• Braeside Athletic Park – 256 Brookpark Drive SW
• Haysboro Community Centre – 1204, 89th Ave SW
• Marda Loop Communities Association – 3130, 16th Street SW
• North Glenmore Park – 6615, 37th Street SW
• South Glenmore Park – Access off 90th Ave and 24th Street SW
• Stanley Park – 330, 42nd Ave SW
Composting your leaves and pumpkins keeps them out of the
landfill, reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions and helps
turn the leaves and pumpkins into useful compost. Use paper
yard waste bags to really make a difference, as they can be
composted with the rest of the material! Please note, no sod
or rocks are being accepted at these depots. More information
can be found on calgary.ca/leaf.
Here’s another opportunity to make a difference, each fall the
Assessment Review Board, Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board and Licence and Community Standards Appeal
Board look to Calgarians to volunteer and share their expertise.
The Boards hear appeals and formal complaints from the public
on a number of different issues, including decisions made by
The City of Calgary subdivision and development authorities,
the assessed values of property and business as determined
The City of Calgary, and appeals of decisions made by The
City of Calgary Administration. Learn more about how you can
serve on the Boards at calgary.ca/tribunals.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. If you have
not received my seasonal Ward Update email and would like
to, please sign up at www.ward11calgary.ca, or by emailing my
office at ward11@calgary.ca. Feel free to connect with me on
Twitter @bpincott, or on Facebook at Brian Pincott, Councillor
Ward 11.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Halloween to you and your
family!
Seedlings Spanish Preschool
New! PBP Afternoon Spanish Preschool
Full immersion, individual learning plan, 5 Students / 1
Teacher, weekly private Spanish lesson, Reggio inspired,
children ages 2.5 to 6 years. Music / Art / Science / Movement
/Child centered curriculum.
Tuesday & Thursday @ PBP Community Centre: 12:20-
3:15 pm
Information and registration: Judith Sanchez @ 403-
210-0604. Or www.seedlingsspanishpreschool.com
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