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November 2012 

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Willow Ridge Community Association 

Address: 680 Acadia Drive S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2J 0C1 

Visit us at: www.WillowRidge.ca 

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Community 

Your Official Newsletter 

Editor’s Message 

Kari strutt, 

newsletter editor 

Dear Readers: 

The season is giving is rapidly 

approaching. I’m starting off the 

season by giving up my editorial 

space. This month I’m turning it over 

to the Karma Sisters, Willow Park 

residents who posted this thoughtful piece on their website. 

(karmasisters.com/inspiration) 

My kids attend a small elementary school with just one class per 

grade. It’s safe to say that after a couple of years there, it feels 

like you know pretty much every family. And, for better or for 

worse, much of their business. Well. 

Last week our little group ventured out for our Terry Fox Walk. 

The principal handed out “I’m running for...” stickers, which the 

students pasted onto their shirts. I noticed an array of sweet 

dedications: 

...my grandpa 

...my aunt 

...Terry Fox 

...my friend’s dog 

...all people who have cancer 

Along the way, I walked beside a very quiet little boy, about 

five years old and easily the smallest child on the walk. It was 

swelteringly hot, and he was dressed in a dark, long-sleeve shirt 

and pants. I fully admit that my first thought was superior and 

judgmental: Seriously, what careless mother sends her son out 

in 27 degrees - wearing this! As we stopped so I could roll up 

his sleeves, I noticed his sticker. 

...for my little brother. 

I tried to chat with him but between the heat, his fatigue, and 

my feeling like a complete heel for being so quick to judge, 

we fell into silence. Pressing this old soul for details felt too 

intrusive. 

As we neared the end of the walk, I watched him light up and 

run to a young woman who was just arriving. She scooped him 

up, hugged him hard, and held him in her arms to the finish. 

Inside Your Official Newsletter 

WRCA Business & Community 

• Editor’s Message: Page 3 

• Board of Directors: Page 4 

• Membership Information: Page 5 

• Community Corner: Pages 6 & 11 

• Community Updates: Pages 8 & 22 

• Community Profile: Page 9 

• Babysitter’s Registry: Page 10 

• Seniors Stories: Page 12 

• Schools & Churches: Pages 14 & 15 

• Fish Creek: Pages 20 & 21 

• Calgary Reads: Page 23 

Civic Chat 

• MLA Jonathan Denis: Page 28 

• Ward 14 Alderman Peter Demong: Page 31 

Classifed Ads: Page 30 

I imagine she must have 

tried her hardest to be on 

time for this event. 

She’s a mother I’ve seen 

often at school but I never 

actually met. Already 

emotional over Terry Fox, 

tears sprung behind my 

sunglasses as I felt ashamed 

for my assumptions. Watching her with her son, I was reminded 

that we just never know who walks alongside us, silently dealing 

with a world of pain that we can’t begin to understand. 

I have some work to do to make empathy my first instinct, 

rather than a rush to judge. 

You just. Never. Know. 

Thanks for the reminder, Karma Sisters. An open heart and 

an open mind are precious gifts. 

Best, Kari 

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and much more... 

Pg. 3 November 2012 The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Willow Park and Maple Ridge

willow ridge coMMunity association (WRCA) 

Please direct any community related questions to : 

♦ Phone: 403-271-8044 ♦ E-mail: info@willowridge.ca ♦ www.willowridge.ca 

Address: 680 Acadia Drive SE 

Calgary, Alberta T2J 0C1 

FRONT DESK hOuRS: Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Saturdays / Sundays / Holidays: Closed 

Executive 

President G. Humphreys 403-271-8044 president@willowridge.ca 

Past President Roger Crowe 403-271-8044 

1st Vice President Laurel Barney 403-271-8044 

2nd Vice President VACANT 

Secretary Laurel Barney 403-271-8044 

Treasurer Craig Evans 403-271-8044 

Directors 

Building Director Jason Poole 403-271-8044 

Casino / Bingo Director VACANT 

Civic Affairs Director Greg Humphreys 403-271-8044 

Communications Director Kari Stutt 403-271-8044 

Community Garden Director Sherri Barnes 403-271-8044 

Director at Large Jay Thompson 403-271-8044 

Director at Large Freida Halvorsen 403-271-8044 

Director at Large Wes Bot 403-271-8044 

Director at Large Kathleen Rothe 403-271-8044 

Funding Director Kate Brown 403-271-8044 

Newsletter Editor Kari Strutt 403-277-1237 kmstrutt@shaw.ca 

Sports Director Goran Buconjic 403-271-8044 

Social Director Jason Poole 403-271-8044 

Trico Centre Director Jan de Bruyn 403-271-8044 

WRCA District Contacts 

Alderman (Ward 14) Peter Demong 403-268-2430 ward14@calgary.ca 

M.L.A. Jonathan Denis 403-640-1363 calgary.egmont@assembly.ab.ca 

MP, Calgary Southeast Jason Kenney 403-225-3480 kennej@parl.gc.ca 

CPS Community Liaison Quentin Blindenbach 403-567-6600 pol4139@calgarypolice.ca 

Distribution Carolyn Edwards 403-271-8044 

Guides Canada Tracy Comessotti 403-203-2414 

Welcome Wagon MAIN NUMBER 403-263-0175 

Newsletter Ad Inquiry/Ad Sales Laura Dennison 403-257-8345 newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca 

Newsletter Publisher Bobbie-Jo Bergner 403-203-9152 info@mindsdesign.ca 

WRCA Contacts - WhO DO YOu CAll... 

Hall Rental Inquiries (Francine or Monica) 403-271-8044 info@willowridge.ca 

Pg. 4 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!

willow ridge coMMunity association 

Willow Ridge memberships can be completed and either mailed or dropped off to: 

Willow Ridge Community Association, 680 Acadia Drive S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 0C1 

Why Join the Community Association? 

You will help make this a better community in which to live. 

• Willow Ridge residents receive 20% discount on Trico Centre memberships with payment of the Community Support 

fee. ( $30.00 per individuals/family membership , $15.00 per senior membership) 100% of the community support fee 

goes back to the WillowRidge Community Association. You may bring your Trico Centre Community Support fee receipt 

to Willow Ridge Community Association and receive a community association membership. 

• The Vice President of the Association can help you adress such concerns as traffic problems. 

• Willow Ridge publishes your Newsletter to keep you up to date on Community happenings. Your membership helps 

support this publication. 

• Memberships help to pay for the upkeep of the Community Centre and its amenities, including tennis & sport courts, 

hockey & lacrosse rink and soccer fields. 

• Membership will give you a discount on Hall Rental Fees and Social Functions. 

• Your children will be able to participate in any community sport. 

• Membership will give you a say and a vote on community issues. 

Memberships are $30 per family and $15 for Seniors (55 and older) per year. 

Check out our website: www.willowridge.ca for information, current news, upcoming 

events... and more! 

willow ridge coMMunity association 

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address: 

680 Acadia Drive S.E. 

Calgary, Alberta T2J 0C1 

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Willow Ridge 

Community Corner 

Blood Donor 

Clinic 

Please book an appointment 

today to help reach the target 

of collecting 77 blood donations 

at the next Acadia recreation 

complex blood donor clinic. 

Where: Acadia Recreation 

Complex 

240- 90th Ave. SE 

When: Friday, Nov. 30th 

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236- 

6283) for more information, or to 

book an appointment to donate. 

Appointments are recommended 

to help reduce clinic line-ups and 

waiting times. 

Healthy people can donate blood 

every 56 days between their 17th 

and 71st birthday (regular donor) 

or between 17th and 61st birthday 

(first-time donor). Donors are 

required to have their donor card or 

photo and signature I.D. 

Willow Ridge Deadline 

Community Content and Ad... 

SubmiSSion DeaDlineS 

Community content is due on the 10th 

of the month, for the following month’s 

issue. 

Do you have anything you would like to 

submit? 

Please forward to kmstrutt@shaw.ca 

Ads are due on the 15th of the month, for the following 

month’s issue. Please forward inquiry to Laura Dennison at 

newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca. 

Newsletter Carriers Needed 

Pay is 10 cents per copy 

delivered. Excellent 

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older children to earn some 

extra money. 

Contact Carolyn at 

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Community Updates 

WillowRidge 

Monthly Board of 

Directors Meetings 

are held the Second 

Wednesday of the Month 

(Excluding July & August) 

and commence at 6:30 pm. 

WRC Soccer 

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Erin McLeod Wows the Soccer Crowd 

An awestruck Riley 

Arseneau waits in line 

for an autograph 

On Friday October 12, the goal-keeper for Canada's 

Bronze medal women's soccer team (Erin McLeod) 

wowed the next generation of Olympians at the 

WillowRidge Community Association. 

Erin was a gracious story-teller, generously offering up 

her personal experiences (the difficult as well as the 

good) to a capacity crowd. Her stories of hard work, 

and perseverance in the face of doubt elicited smiles 

as well as a few tears. 

But really, the spirit of the evening can be summed 

up in the often smiling, sometime awestruck faces 

pictured here. 

Thanks to Francine Morrison for putting this fantastic 

evening in place. 

(S) means the player plays for the Storm 

team; no bracket means Thunder. 

Back L to R: Chelsea Roggeveen (S), Madie Forrest (S), Sophie Rothe, Lauren Davis, 

Maddie Anderson (S), Kaitlin Bishop 

Front L to R: Erin McLeod, Kayla Kalischuk, Tianna Raduloff (S), Rory Marr, Andrea 

Hamula (S) and Delaney Hyde (S) 


Community WillowRidge 


Profile Bruce Campbell 

WillowRidge 


Association (WRCA) 

Editorial Policy 

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November 2012 

illow ridge News 

The Official Community Newsletter for Willow Park & Maple Ridge 

Published by Mind’s design studio Call 403-257-8345 for advertising oPPortunities www.Mindsdesign.Ca 

Mind’s design studio’s Mission is to create an inspiring resource for residents and 

businesses to becoMe More involved, connected and prosperous within their coMMunities. 

Article on page 19 

newsletter carriers needed. See Page 6. 

Willow Ridge Community Association 

Address: 680 Acadia Drive S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2J 0C1 

Visit us at: www.WillowRidge.ca 

With respect to the 

WRCA Newsletter: 

• All content appears at the discretion 

of the Board. 

• Advertorial must be marked as such. 

• All editorial may be edited due to 

space. 

• Priority of content in Newsletter: 

• WRCA News. 

• Community Events. 

• School Content. 

• Senior and Youth programs and 

content. 

• Political representation (limited 

to representatives elected by 

members of this community 

ie: if their name appeared on a 

ballot and they were elected). 

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One of our neighborhood schools, 

St. William Elementary, is happy to 

announce the arrival of a new principal, Mr. 

Bruce Campbell. Mr. Campbell has more 

than sixteen years experience in school 

guidance and administration and this is his 

first assignment as Principal. I met with 

Mr. Campbell to find out how the year is 

shaping up. 

“Well...what have we done already?” 

Then his list unfolds: 

• A Welcome Back Bar-B-Que 

• Opening Mass with Fr. Frank 

• Terry Fox Fundraiser Walk 

• Family Science Fun Night with 25 

engineers and geologists from APEGA 

Mr. Campbell smiles as he recites the list, 

but his face really lights up when he starts 

talking about ‘We Day’. 

“It’s a youth empowerment event. Thousands of students from the Calgary area get 

together to listen to some inspirational speakers. This year we had Mikhail Gorbachev, 

Theoren Fleury, Rick Hanson, Amanda Lindhout...the list goes on. The kids’ reaction 

was phenomenal. ‘It was awesome!’ was the most common response to the day. I 

think this event really inspired our grade sixes to go out and help in their community by 

supporting local service projects.” 

Mr. Campbell also offers up a broad smile when he talks the results of the recent 

Provincial Achievement tests. “Once again, the kids at St. William did a great job. We 

scored well above the provincial average in all the areas. Anyone who’s interested can 

see the results on our school website.” 

Our interview ends with the obligatory photo shoot, but before we part company Mr. 

Campbell offers the last word. “We are going to have a great year. Please tell your 

readers that all students are welcome here at St. William. Stop in for a tour...or call me 

with your questions. I’d be delighted to hear from you.” 

On behalf of the Community, welcome Mr. Campbell! 


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Liora Beaulieu 18 403-271-7736 weeknights/weekends 

Sarah Brunette 15 403-271-0232 weeknights/weekends 

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Community Corner 

Winter project for the Richardsons... 

The things that emerge as the fall 

foliage recedes... 

“What good is the warmth of summer, without 

the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” 

~ John Steinbeck 

WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL OUR READERS THAT THE 

WIllOWRIDGE NEWS IS ThE OFFICIAl JOuRNAl 

OF ThE WIllOW PARK & MAPlE RIDGE 

COMMuNITY ASSOCIATION. 

You may see other publications of similar format from time to time but the 

WillowRidge News contains all the information about our Community, events, 

news and reports on meetings that you need to know to keep up to date. 


Seniors’ 

Stories 

My father and my Uncle Jimmy served in the Merchant Navy during WWII and 

hMS hood in Battle 

did the Murmansk suicide run to Russia with supplies and food for the Russian 

people. The waters were infested with German U-boats trying to stop these runs 

and resulted in the largest number of human lives lost in the Merchant Navy. My 

Uncle Alec served on the most famous battleship in the Royal Navy; the hMS 

hood, during WWII. The Hood was brought in for refuelling and repairs and Uncle 

Alec was transferred to another ship. The Hood was later sunk by the Bismarck, 

and there were only three survivors. My Uncle lost many friends that day. After the 

Bismarck sank the Hood, Churchill and all of Britain said “SINK THE BISMARCK”. 

The mighty Royal Navy put every ship available to sea to destroy the Bismarck. My 

Uncle Richard served with the Seaforth Highlanders during WWII and was wounded 

in Sicily. Doctors wanted to amputate his leg and he refused to allow them to do so. He is still walking on the same leg today. My 

oldest son Brian served 12 years in the Royal Navy. He served on several ships, one of which was a nuclear sub, and spent three 

months under the Arctic ice. ~ Robert 

was born November, 1928 in Czechoslovakia but in 1938 Hitler changed the name of my area to Sudetenland. The war with 

I Germany was on and when the war was over things were very tense in my area and in 1948 at night, with my sweetheart on my 

shoulders I waded across the waist deep river into West Germany. That 8 minute walk in the water was very scary. It meant death 

if we were caught. 

June 10, 1953 we were married in West Germany then came by ship to Canada landing in Quebec. What a dreadful trip. On that 

boat I was sick for nine days and went down to 90 pounds. We took a train across Canada to Medicine Hat then another train to 

Lethbridge, settling near Lethbridge where for three years I worked on a sugar beet farm. 

Coal Mine in Drumheller 

We then moved to the Yukon where I did hard rock mining 

for silver. Then back to Alberta where I worked in the 

Drumheller coal mines. They had about 100 men working 

in the mines. The mine had a shaft with a cage that took you 

down into the mine. The cage took only 8 men down or up at 

a time. I did this underground mining during the winter, and 

then we moved on to Calgary where I spent 35 years with 

Consolidated Concrete. 

We became Canadian citizens and 20 years after coming to Canada I went back to East Germany where I was now allowed in and 

out as I was a Canadian. I was happy to be able to visit relatives who are now all gone. 

We have been married for 59 years and it is sad that I had to put my darling into a Nursing Home, where I visit most days and then 

sometimes go on to play bingo at Grey Eagle. The nights are very lonely as we have no children, having lost our only child through a 

miscarriage. The friendly bingo players and volunteers help ease my lonely burden. ~ Ewarld Peeterschick 

PS: Ewarld’s wife passed away a week before this went to print. 


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Schools 

École st. cecilia school 

610 Agate Crescent SE Tel: 403-500-2040 

www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stcecilia/ 

It was an eventful back to school season for École St. Cecilia 

School this fall. 

St. Cecilia kicked off the school year with a highly attended back 

to school BBQ. Parents were able to meet their child’s teacher 

and St. Cecilia families were able to reconnect after a long 

summer. 

In September, Summit Kids launched their new Out-of-School 

campus at St. Cecilia to provide quality before and after school 

care for our students. After an extensive search for an out-ofschool 

care provider, St. Cecilia chose Summit Kids. They pride 

themselves on offering a nurturing environment, innovative 

learning opportunities and enriched programming for the 

students in their care. Summit Kids offers a variety of programs 

for students from kindergarten to grade six from the hours of 

7:00am to 6:00pm. For more information, visit their website at 

www.summitkids.ca. 

This fall École St. Cecilia School entered its second year with 

the Hockey Canada Skills Academy. The program is being 

offered to all students from Grades 4-6 regardless of skill and 

involves two on-ice sessions and on dry land training session 

per week. The goal of the program is to develop leadership 

skills, promote physical activity and to encourage each student 

to grow academically and athletically. St. Cecilia is the first 

Catholic French Immersion elementary school in Calgary to 

offer the program. 

With a start like this, the 2012-2013 school year promises to be 

another rewarding year for the students and families of École St. 

Cecilia School. 

Maple ridge pre-school 

600 Acadia Drive SE, 403-278-9594 

www.mapleridgepreschool.com 

During the month of October, Mapleridge Cooperative 

Preschool celebrated a spook-tacular Halloween Party. The 

wonderful costumes, yummy treats, fun games and crafts made 

it a great success. Thank you to everyone who helped out. 

Also, the four-year- olds got lost and eventually found while 

navigating their way through the giant corn labyrinths at The 

Calgary Corn Maze. They enjoyed jumping on giant bouncy 

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. 

Everything we see is a perspective, not the 

truth. ~ Marcus Aurelius 

pillows and spending time with the barnyard animals before 

heading home on the big yellow school bus. 

This month at MCP, the four-year-olds will enter the amazing 

world of dinosaurs, while the three-year-olds will be exploring 

colours and shapes. We have planned another fieldtrip for the 

4-year-old classes to visit Fish Creek Library. The children will 

learn about good library manners, where to find books, and 

how to borrow books. 

Each November, the students of Mapleridge Cooperative 

Preschool receive a customized school t-shirt that they printed 

their names on. Students proudly wear it to school and on 

special fieldtrips. It also makes a treasured keepsake. Mrs. 

Killam looks fabulous in her t-shirt too! 

If you would like to get some more information about MCP 

please contact us at 403-278-9594, mapleridgepreschool@ 

hotmail.com, or visit the web site at www.mapleridgepreschool. 

com 

willow parK preschool 

680 Acadia Drive SE, 403-271-7016 

willowparkpreschool.com 

We would like to thank all the families 

who took part in our annual pumpkin carving night. We had a 

fantastic time making spooky and kooky jack-o-lanterns. 

November is going to be a zoo as our students learn all about 

animals. Our four year olds will be talking about animals that 

live in the jungle, in the water, in the cold, and in the forest. 

They will be making lions, monkeys, whales, penguins, polar 

bears, and owls, exploring animal tracks and leaning about 

hibernation. 

Our three year olds will be having fun with farm animals and 

pets. They will be making sheep, pigs, mice, fish, and a turtle as 

well as learning about how to take care of cats and dogs. 

Spaces are available in our afternoon programs as well as 

two spaces in our morning three year old class. For more 

information, please visit our website at willowparkpreschool. 

com or call us at (403) 271-7016. 




Civic Chat 

responsible gifting 

Do you think a family member or 

friend would benefit from having a 

cat or dog in his or her life? Before 

you go ahead and buy that special 

someone a pet, consider a gift 

certificate instead! 

Since cats and dogs are like people in that they all have unique 

personalities and needs, we suggest that you purchase a gift 

certificate from Animal &Bylaw Services. With gift certificates, 

the recipients can choose a pet that they and any other 

members of the household feel comfortable with. They 

enable the beneficiaries to choose cats or dogs that will fit with 

their lifestyle. 

Potential pet owners need to find a pet that is the right size, 

whose activity level and personality complements the family’s 

and whose needs can be met in terms of time and costs. 

coMMunity and surrounding 

school listings 

École St Cecilia French Immersion Elementary 

School 610 Agate Cres SE Tel: 403-500-2040 

École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix 

809, boulevard Willgdon SE, 403-271-5544 

École St. Mathew School 

416 - 83 Avenue SE, 403-500-2300 

Fairview School 

7840 Fairmount Drive SE, 403-777-7900 

Mapleridge Cooperative Preschool 

600 Acadia Drive SE Tel: 403-278-9594 

Maple Ridge School 

10203 Maplemont Drive SE, 403-777-6280 

R.T. Alderman School 

725 Mapleton Drive SE, 403-777-7520 

St. William School 

11020 Fairmount Drive SE Tel: 403-500-2055 

Willow Park Preschool 


All the cats and dogs for adoption at The City of Calgary Animal 

Services Centre have been vet-checked, spayed or neutered, 

have received their first set of vaccinations (excluding rabies), 

are licensed and have a microchip . Animal & Bylaw Services’ 

gift certificates come in any denomination and can also be used 

for licensing fees. 

If you choose to buy a gift certificate toward the purchase of 

a pet elsewhere, ensure that the provider is reputable and 

treats its animals humanely. There are many reliable rescue 

organisations offering cats and dogs for adoption in Calgary. 

For more info. on our gift certificates or adopting an animal, 

contact 311, visit calgary.ca/animalservices or visit the Animal 

Services Centre at 2201 Portland Street S.E. 

coMMunity churches 

Calgary Free Reformed Church 

6167 - 6 Street SE Tel: 403-259-6591 

Christ Moravian Church 


lutheran Church of our Savior 


McDougall united Church 

8516 Athabasca St SE Tel: 403-252-1620 

New Apostolic Church 

363 Riverglen Drive SE Tel: 403-831-6744 

St. Cecilia’s Church 

321 - 90 Avenue SE Tel: 403-252-2790 

Jehovah’s Witnesses Windsor Park 


Fairview Baptist Church 

230 - 78 Avenue SE Tel: 403-252-1704 

The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints 


The Refuge (Revolution Church) 

Cranston Community Hall Gym Tel: 403-400-0763 

Trinity Baptist Church 


World harvest Church 




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I’ve recently had my two girls join Taurus 

Taekwon-Do on 231 Forge Road SE and 

was pleasantly surprised at how amazing 

this business is. So impressed, that I, as the 

publisher of this newsletter, wanted to do a write up on their 

program to hopefully help bring awareness of the exciting and 

inspiring methods and training Taurus TKD offers their clients. 

Below is my interview with Owner and operator, Mr. Robert 

Joseph Scott. 

Q: Why did you start Taurus TKD? 

A: I was cut from the Varsity Volley Ball Team in Grade 11 and 

was introduced to TKD by a good friend of mine who hid his 

interest as to not get teased. He quit and picked up a guitar 

while I stayed with it. 

Q: With so many Martial Arts Studios in Calgary, what 

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attention to Body Mechanics and Pattern Technique. We are 

science based. We explain the tool, purpose and method of 

each technique clearly for proper application. 

Q: how long should someone stay with the program? 

A: Taurus TKD has a high success rate which accounts for 

our many black belts, instructors and assistant instructors. A 

student should stay in the program for as long as they feel they 

are achieving their goals, whether it be losing weight, learning 

self defence, or achieving the rank of black belt. 

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Things to do 

Friends of Fish Creek 

AlbertA PArks And Protected AreAs 

A Five Part 

Presentation Series 

Delve into a behind the scenes look 

at some of Alberta’s most stunning 

and extraordinary protected areas. 

Beautiful images and captivating 

stories from presenters with deep ties 

to these special places will provide you with a unique insight as 

to why they’re worth protecting. From wilderness and wildlife 

to hidden geographical wonders, this armchair tour to some of 

Alberta’s most valued landscapes will entice you to pack your 

bags and head out to explore them for yourself! 

SECOND PRESENTATION: 

sheeP river ProvinciAl PArk 

November 14, 2012 

(Part two of a five part Parks and Protected Areas 

Presentation Series) 

At the south eastern edge of Kananaskis Country lays one of 

Alberta’s hidden gems. Join Conservation Officer Sebastien 

Fallu as he tours us through the stunning Sheep River Provincial 

Park, highlighting the wide range of landscapes, wildlife, and 

recreational activities that can be found there. Come explore 

this beautiful park, where the Rocky Mountains meet rolling 

foothills and fast flowing rivers carve deep and winding canyons. 

WhEN: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. 

PRESENTER: Sebastien Fallu has been a conservation officer 

with Alberta Parks for the past eight years and is fortunate to 

have lived and worked in five different parks during that time. 

Now based out of the Elbow Valley, Sebastien has become an 

expert on the area and its wildlife, recreation opportunities, and 

enforcement matters. 

WhERE: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, 

13931 Woodpath Rd. S.W. Shannon Terrace Area, West end of 

Fish Creek Provincial Park 

(Access via 37St. S.W. at 130th Avenue S.W.) 

ADMISSION: $6.00 per person (payable at the door cash or 

cheque only) 

REGISTRATION: Phone (403) 297-7927 or email roland. 

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SPONSORED BY: Alberta Tourism, Parks, and Recreation, 

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre and The Friends of 

Fish Creek Provincial Park Society 

For more information, please check our website at www.fishcreek.org 

or contact: 

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Environmental Education Coordinator 

Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre 

(403) 297-7927 or toll-free 310-0000, then (403) 297-7927 


Things to do 


MeMbershiP shows 

You cAre! 

Members are what define the 

Friends of Fish Creek as an 

organization and make it possible 

for us to fulfill our mission “To 

engage the community through education and awareness 

to conserve a truly unique naturalized urban park.” Your 

support allows us to offer the programs and services that help 

maintain the ecological integrity of Fish Creek Provincial Park. 

For many of you, this natural retreat is an extension of your 

own backyard. Your support is critical to ensure that we can 

continue to work with our volunteers to preserve the Park for 

future generations to enjoy. 

Members receive free admission to Speaker Series 

presentations, the Friends newsletter Voice of the Friends, and 

discounts on courses, such as the popular Birding courses. 

To renew or take out a membership, you can pay in person at 

the Cookhouse, Bow Valley Ranch, online at 

www.friendsoffishcreek.org, or mail a cheque to: 


PO Box 2780 Calgary, AB T2P 2M7 

For more information visit www.friendsoffishcreek.org or email 

chris@friendsoffishcreek.org 

PArk wAtch 

Do you: 

• spend any time in the Park, even on a semi-regular basis? 

• love to spend time in nature, away from the usual urban 

stresses? 

• like to bird-watch, walk, ride your bicycle or walk your 

dog (on a leash!) in the Park? 

• have the time to commit to a two-hour patrol of an area of 

the park per month? 

• Park Watch Stewards Frank and Jan 

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you can be 

a Park steward. We should stress you do not have to be a 

member of the Friends of Fish Creek. 

Fish Creek Provincial Park is surrounded by the city of Calgary 

and hosts over 3 million visitors per year. The Friends of Fish 

Creek Provincial Park Society would like to offer you the 

opportunity to assist Park staff in the protection and preservation 

of this unique landscape. Park Watch Stewards act as educators, 

ambassadors and extra eyes and ears for the Park. Park Watch 

Stewards help Park visitors with questions or directions, and 

assist Conservation Officers to monitor the Park. 

The Park Watch program was developed in response to the 

increasing pressure on Fish Creek Provincial Park. The Friends 

are looking for volunteers to be Park Watch Stewards starting 

this Spring, and complete Park Watch and First-Aid training will 

be provided. 

The Park Watch Stewardship program: 

• Gives people who love the Park a meaningful way to give 

something back 

• Promotes responsible behavior and deters undesirable 

activities 

• Provides support and information to Park managers 

• Improves user education 

• Increases community involvement in the Park 

• Furthers Park conservation 

• Monitors various user activities 

To qualify as a Park Watch Steward recruit you 

will need to: 

• Be at least 18 years of age 

• Fill out an application form 

• Hold valid Standard First-Aid certification 

• Complete a short interview 

• Provide two references 

• Provide a police security check 

• Volunteer for two 2-hour shifts per month 

• Attend a weekend training/orientation session 

• Have a keen interest in the outdoors 


City of Calgary 

Community Info. 

Acadia Aquatic & 

Fitness Centre 

Come on out to 

Acadia Aquatic 

Centre and enjoy 

a mind, body, spirit 

class in the water! 

Aqua Zen is a shallow water aquacize 

class that offers movements inspired 

by: tai chi, yoga and dance. This 

Zen experience offers intervals of 

slow flowing movements mixed with 

invigorating faster paced movements 

to keep you warm. Improve your 

balance and range of motion all while 

calming your nervous system. It 

truly is an experience that engages 

the mind, activates the body and 

replenishes the spirit. 

Acadia Aquatic Centre 

9009 Fairmount Dr SE 

Mondays 3 - 4pm 

Drop-in Rates Apply. 

Please contact 311 for more info. 

Speak up for those who are silenced 

It is hard to know what to do? What happens in 

their relationship is their business, right? Will I 

be meddling if I say anything or call for help? 

So often the victims of domestic violence, 

including children, are silenced and they do 

need your help. You could be the person that makes the difference and stop the cycle 

of abuse. 

This November’s Family Violence Prevention Month campaign encourages Albertans to 

call the Family Violence Info Line at (403) 310-1818 and help those affected by family 

violence. The 24-hour line is toll-free, available in 170 languages and available seven days 

a week. 

Let’s encourage a community standard in which family violence and bullying are wrong. 

Learn more about abuse, what can you do, warning signs, and where to get help. 

Information & resources can be found at www.familyviolence.alberta.ca 

FREE Family Nature Ramble at Ralph 

Klein Park 

Gather up your family for this leisurely 

walk in Calgary’s incredible new park. 

Stories and activities tell the tale of 

how Calgary’s largest constructed 

wetland creates wildlife habitat and 

protects the Bow River. Dress for 

the weather. Hot beverages and 

cookies provided. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

Where: Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84th Street SE. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm 

Pre-registration not required; however, if you email us at RKP@Calgary.ca to let us 

know you’re coming, we’ll know how many cookies to bring! 




Corner 

fall bacK into 

reading 

Pumpkins are withering on front 

stoops and piles of golden leaves 

are being replaced by skiffs of 

snow. As the days shorten and 

the mercury dips, there are 

few things more tempting than 

curling up in an easy chair with a 

blanket, cup of hot cocoa at your 

elbow and a pile of books beside you. But with our busy lives, 

it’s often hard to find that kind of time. It’s especially tough for 

children, whose after-school hours are often packed with sports 

and lessons. 

Calgary Reads has a few suggestions to help you keep your child 

engaged in reading, by using daily activities as an opportunity to 

sneak in some reading. 

Read store signs and road signs. Read the cereal box at the 

breakfast table. Bake cookies, after reading the recipe, of 

course! Keep some books in the car to read on the way to 

lessons or sports. For a treat, listen to books on CD or tape. 

Have a family games night and read the instructions. Read 

comic books. Use internet sites like CBC Kids, Kids Reads 

and Funbrain.com. And of course, have plenty of books in 

your home, which you can borrow from the public and school 

libraries. 

You might like to try some of these books this fall: 

• Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone 

• A Poppy Is To Remember by Heather Patterson 

• Hello Snow by Hope Vestergaard 

• When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan 

• There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by 

Lucille Colandro 

Calgary Reads helps kids learn to read. Calgary Reads’ primary 

program trains volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with 

struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers. If you love reading and 

working with children, consider becoming a trained volunteer 

tutor with Calgary Reads. Calgary Reads offers free training 

sessions and tutoring is provided at no cost to families. Read 

more at www.calgaryreads.com. 


November 

The stripped and 

shapely Maple 

grieves the ghosts of 

her departed leaves. 

The ground is hard, 

as hard as stone. 

The year is old, 

the birds are flown. 

And yet the world, 

in its distress, 

displays a certain 

loveliness. 

~ John Updike, 

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SANTA’S CHOICE 

TOO! 

‘TWAS THE MONTH BEFORE CHRISTMAS 

‘Twas the month before Christmas when all through the spa 

all the workers were working - it was all so bizarre. 

The stockings were hung in the village with care 

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. 

When out the spa door there arose such a clatter, 

We sprang from our work to see what was the matter. 

Away to the window we flew like a flash, 

Tore open the blinds and threw up the sash. 

When what to our wondering eyes should appear, 

But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. 

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, 

We knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. 

He whistled, and shouted, and called out so clear, 

“We need gifts from your spa, as Christmas is near! 

For the feet! For the hands! For the bodies! The hair! 

They need to know how much we all care!” 

He spoke not a word, but went straight to the task, 

Buying manicures, pedicures, massages and masques. 

So jolly, so happy he was done in a flash! 

Then he sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle... 

And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle. 

But we heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, 

“Merry Christmas to all,and to 

all a Good Night!” 

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On REMEMBRANCE DAY members of the armed forces (soldiers) are 

commemorated. The other common name for this day is Armistice Day which 

marks the date and time when armies in general stop fighting. November 11th 

at 11am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) 

marks the end of the first world war in the UK - this date and time was made into 

Remembrence Day in commonwealth countries. 

The poppy's significance to Remembrance Day is a result of Canadian military 

physician John McCrae's poem In Flanders Fields. The poppy emblem was chosen because of the poppies that bloomed across some 

of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their red colour an appropriate symbol for the bloodshed of trench warfare. A 

Frenchwoman, Anna E. Guérin, introduced the widely used artificial poppies given out today. Some people choose to wear white 

poppies, which emphasises a desire for peaceful alternatives to military action. 




Feature Advertiser 

Senior Pet Care 

With Dr. Lori Keeler 

Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, pets are living longer. As 

pets reach the golden years, there are a variety of conditions and 

diseases that they can face, including weight and mobility changes, 

arthritis, kidney, heart and liver disease, tumors and cancers, 

hormone disorders such as diabetes and thyroid imbalance and 

many others. Its critical for pet owners to work closely with their 

veterinarian to devise a health plan that is best for their senior pet. 

When Does “Senior” Start?: Smaller dog breeds live longer than 

larger breeds, and cats live longer than dogs. Because of this, larger 

breeds can be considered “senior” by the age of 5, whereas smaller 

dogs can be considered senior by the age of 7 or 8. Cats can be 

considered senior at about age 10. Keep in mind that every year 

for a dog or cat is equivalent to 5-7 human years. 

Signs Of A Problem: 

• Increase in water consumption or urination 

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• Decrease in appetite or not eating for more than 2 days 

• Significant increase in appetite 

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• Difficulty in passing stools or urine 

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• Decrease in vision 

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• Increase in time spent sleeping 

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• Breathing heavily or rapidly at rest 

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Senior Health Exams: Senior care, which starts with the regular 

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of disease and for the early detection of problems. During the senior 

health exam, the veterinarian will conduct a complete examination 

of all your pet’s body systems and ask you a series of questions 

regarding any changes in your pets appetite, activity or behavior. 

Laboratory Testing: Lab tests help us to determine the status of 

your pets internal organs. Subtle changes in these lab results, even 

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- Complete blood count. This common test measures the number 

of red and white blood cells and platelets. The numbers and types 

of these cells can help diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia. 

- urinalysis. Detects presence of substances that normally do 

not appear in the urine, such as protein, sugar, white blood cells 

or blood. It can assist in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections, 

diabetes, kidney disease, bladder stones. 

- Blood chemistry panel. The information helps to determine 

how various organs are functioning. It can assist with the diagnosis 

of kidney, liver, pancrease and thyroid disease. 

Additional tests might be recommended depending on your 

individual pet’s condition. These include x-rays, feline leukemia/feline 

immunodeficiency virus test in cats, blood pressure evaluation, urine 

protein evaluation, ultrasound, cytological analysis of lumps. These 

tests become especially important in the senior pet that show signs of 

sickness or are being prepared for anesthesia and surgery. 

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Call our office to schedule your pet for its senior exam 403-278-9311. 




Civic Chat 

hon. Jonathan Denis Q.C. 

Minister of Justice and Solicitor 

General - MlA, Calgary-Acadia 

calgary.acadia@assembly.ab.ca 

Constituency Office: 403-640-1363 

Legislature Office: 780-427-3305 

Website: jonathandenis.com 

The fall sitting of the legislature has now resumed. My staff and 

I will be proceeding with major amendments to the Elections 

Act which will improve transparency and accountability. I have 

provided a brief update below on some other issues. As always, 

feel free to contact me with any comments. 

albertans encouraged to ‘fall into the routine’ and 

get flu shot 

Alberta’s annual influenza immunization program will kick off 

Oct.15, and Albertans are encouraged to take advantage of the 

universal program once again. Similar to last year, the influenza 

vaccine will be offered free of charge to all Albertans six months 

of age and older. The vaccine will be available through public 

immunization clinics, as well as through some pharmacists and 

physician offices. A nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) will also be 

available for the first time this year, targeted towards eligible 

children between two and 17 years of age. While immunization 

is recommended for all Albertans, individuals at high risk for 

severe complications related to influenza (including children 

between the ages of six and 23 months, anyone over 65 years 

of age, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic medical 

conditions, including severe obesity), are encouraged to be 

immunized as soon as possible. 

To learn more about influenza illness, immunization and this 

year’s program, visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza. 

asp 

noMinate a young person who is MaKing a difference 

in alberta 

Nominations are now open for the Government of Alberta’s 

2013 Great Kids Award. This is the 13th year that the 

provincial government will present the Great Kids Award 

to children and youth who display outstanding generosity 

and compassion for others, along with leadership in their 

community. Albertans between the ages of five and 18 are 

eligible to be nominated. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 

5. For more information and to receive a nomination form, 

call (780) 415-0085 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or visit 

www.greatkids.alberta.ca. 

new website: 

I am also pleased to announce the launch of my revised website. 

I hope that you will all book mark it for future reference. Our 

goal is to have the website a resource not only for Government 

information but also a source of community information and 

events. 

As your MLA, you are always welcome to contact me with 

questions, suggestions or concerns. In fact, your communication 

with my office helps me do my job. Contact my office anytime 

at 403-640.1363. You can also follow what I am doing as your 

MLA and as the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on 

Facebook, Twitter and my website. 

Facebook: Facebook.com/jonathandenismla 

Twitter: Twitter.com/ 

Website: jonathandenis.com 


disClaiMer 

The opinions expressed within any published article, report 

or submission reflect those of the author and should not be 

considered to reflect those of the Community Association 

and Mind’s Design Studio. 

The information contained in this newsletter is believed to 

be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. The Community 

Association and Mind’s Design Studio do not endorse any 

person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication 

of these ads should not be considered an endorsement of any 

goods or services. 

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Civic Chat 

ward 14 alderMan 

peter deMong 

Phone: 403-268-1653 

Email: eaward14@calgary.ca 

It’s November, and now I can truly 

confirm that my Ward 14 Communities 

BBQ was a huge success. September 

22nd was a gorgeous, sunny, fall 

day. Those of us who were on our feet, moving around, can 

certainly attest to how warm it was. In fact, it was the first day 

of fall and it was a great one to start the new season off on. 

Congratulations to David Woo, Walt Matthies, Nicolle Tokarek, 

Lenore Wilson, and Joan Corcoran who were all Ward 14 

Communities Prize Draw winners. 

By my calculation, we had almost 1500 people attend on that 

beautiful day. Spirited line dancers entertained us with their 

performance, classic car owners came for a Show & Shine, 

MLAs Jeff Wilson, Rick Fraser, and the Honourable Jonathan 

Denis came to mingle with their constituents, and there was 

even an appearance by the Mayor of this amazing city. There 

were fourteen City of Calgary Business Units, the Calgary 

Public Library, the Police on horseback, in a squad car, and on 

motorcycles, and a HAWCS helicopter fly-by. Thank you so 

much to everyone who took time out of their day to attend. 

All those people needed to be fed, and although I’ve mentioned 

it before, those who provided and cooked the food made such 

a substantial sacrifice I think they deserve a second mention. 

M&M Meat Shops - with two locations in Ward 14 (in Willow 

Park Village, and Deer Valley Shopping Centre) - provided 

delicious burgers and yummy peach juice for everyone in 

attendance. They did the bulk of the cooking and serving. Cobs 

Bread of Willow Park Village and Calgary Co-op of Deer Valley 

Shopping Centre donated all the fresh buns we needed, and 

they were delicious too. Finally, the Safeway (located right in 

the Southcentre Mall complex) donated a variety of beverages 

for everyone to enjoy. I can’t thank these local businesses 

enough for ensuring that we were all fed! 

The point of the Ward 14 Communities BBQ was to get more 

people aware of and involved with their local Community 

Associations. Each Community Association was able to give 

away memberships for free on the day of the BBQ because of 

funds donated by generous, community-minded businesses. 

Southcentre Mall not only provided the location, but also 

funding. Canyon Creek Toyota, Jack Carter Chevrolet Cadillac, 

and Southgate Chevrolet Buick GMC were all major sponsors 

of the event. I hope you were able to meet them and have 

a look at their fine products. Frontier Project Management, 

Genstar Development Company, Totem Building Supplies, Trico 

Homes, and United Communities also stepped up as sponsors. 

Ward 14’s Community Associations were able to increase their 

membership and put we put thousands of NON-taxpayer 

dollars to their benevolent work because of these corporate 

sponsors. 

Again I would like to leave off by thanking the volunteers from 

Ward 14 Community Associations. From the management 

of community facilities, to the watchful eye they keep on 

local development, to the sense of community they provide, 

Community Associations deserve our thanks. 

I have used a lot of ink talking about the Ward 14 Communities 

BBQ over the past few months. That is because I feel very 

strongly about the communities that make up Ward 14, but 

I want you to know that if there is any other issue that you 

would like to speak with me about, I am always here to listen. 

I can be contacted by phone at (403) 268-1653 or by email at 

eaward14@calgary.ca. For those social media users out there, I 

can also be contacted on www.facebook.com/PeterDemong or 

www.twitter.com/peterdemong. 

Until next time! 

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