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NEWSLETTER FOR
CHINOOK PARK,
KELVIN GROVE
&
EAGLE RIDGE
APRIL | 2015
CIR C U LATI ON | 2 3 0 0 H OM E S A N D B U S I N E S S E S
CHINOOK PARK . KELVIN GROVE . EAGLE RIDGE Community Association
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CKE
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Table of Contents & Babysitter List
Your Official Community Newsletter
Hey Parents!
Need a Sitter?!
Name
Age
Phone#
TA B LE OF CONTE NTS :
Sitting
Course
First
Aid
Tyler Brown
17
403.242.2352
Y
Y
• New Hall Campaign: Pages 7, 11, 19, 20, 23
Ryan Clarke
13
403.686.7226
Y
Y
• Sitter List: Page 2
Kira Cooper
16
403.252.3303
Y
Y
Krista Cooper
12
403.252.3303
Y
Y
• President’s Message Page 3
Ben Davey
12
403.212.0998
Y
Y
Rachel Davey
15
403.212.0998
Y
Y
• Garden Update Page 6
Talia Dube
13
403.252.8066
Y
Y
• CKE Hall Campaign Page 7
Jesse Elser
14
403.284.4286
Y
Y
• CKE Contacts Page 4
• CKE Board Meeting Highlights Page 5
Amanda Elford
13
403.217.3913
Y
Y
• Summer Camps Registration Form Page 8
Olivia Hardin
14
403.212.1880
Y
Y
• Civic Chat Linda Johnson, MLA Page 9
Abigail Howe
16
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
• Chinook Club Tennis Club Page 7
• Civic Chat Brian Pincott, Alderman Page 10
Ryan Howe
14
• Your City Section Page 16
Taylor Howe
12
• Flower Fundraiser Page 17
Maddie Hunt
14
403.245.6877
Y
Y
• Kids Corner Page 18
• Classified Ads Page 21
... And more (tidbits, quotes, etc.)
403.217.6155
Teagan Macza
17
403.686.2455
Y
Y
Maddie Neumann
16
403.640.9512
Y
Y
Sophia Schledt
15
587.227.3992
Y
Y
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Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before they can be placed on the list.
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CKE President’s Message
e are pleased to be able to once
again host a summer camp for
kids aged 6-12 this year. The
camp will be held at the community
hall and run by City of Calgary Parks &
Recreation staff. Subject to instructor
availability, we hope to sponsor a tennis
component to the camp again this year.
Details on registration can be found in
this newsletter. We only have 30 spots so
sign up soon.
Wine and Whiskey is coming up fast! If
you have not attended this annual event
Mark Your Calendars
• May 23 purchase tickets for Wine
and Whiskey, Back to the Future
yet, make this the year. The team does
an incredible job transforming our hall
and, with the help of sponsors, provides
some great food and drink. It is a great
way to catch up with neighbours ahead
of summer. As in the past, proceeds from
this event will go towards our new hall
capital campaign.
The gardening club will be running another
flower fundraiser for the hall this year.
I heard lots of rave reviews about the
flowers last year. They will be taking orders
until April 29th, and the flowers will be
delivered on May 6th. Check the website
and Facebook page for more details.
The Tennis club will be taking sign up
for membership on April 25. The club
maintains the 3 courts by the community
• Wednesday May 20 CKE AGM
hall and offers programs for adults and
kids. If you can’t make that date, contact
our tennis director Allison Brown for info
on how to join.
Rink Rat #1 Retiring
Dick Fullerton has let us know that
after 14 seasons he will be retiring from
running our dedicated team of rink rats.
On behalf of the community, the board
would like to thank Dick for all his hard
work over the years.
Dick and his team have done a
great job
making sure we
always have great ice every year.
~ Christopher Doyle,
CKE CA President
YOUR RETIREMENT DREAMS ARE UNIQUE
That’s why you need a retirement plan just as unique. I understand that. As a Raymond
James financial advisor, I have the freedom to offer unbiased advice and the resources to
help you design a truly individual retirement plan.
To learn more about creating a plan focused on your dream retirement,
contact me for a complimentary review.
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4100-525-8 Ave. SW, Calgary
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CKE
contacts
Names and Numbers
Your Official Community Newsletter
You can email the board at ckeca@shaw.ca. All area codes are 403 unless otherwise shown.
CKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Development Facilities Traffic Social Communications Chris Doyle Chris Zaharko Doug Ryckman Robin Daigle Ellen Embury Jackie Pontin
Bev Readman
Dawn Messer Jonathan Hasiuk 837-7344
249-4322
863-1662
277-0863
287-8168
259-3345
686-2455
245-8868
244-9041
Membership Garden Recreation & Sports Tennis Members-at-Large Matthew Page-Hanify 245-0678
Melissa Kuehner 243-2687
Georgie Islip 587-435-0221
Allison Brown 259-6882
Wendy Kennelly
971-4555
Dave Munro
813-2368
Alex Mazepa
831-2741
Did you Know?
Calgary’s newest community will be named “Livingston” after
Alberta pioneer, and one of Calgary’s first citizens, Sam Livingston. Livingston and his family first settled along the Elbow River
at the current location of the Glenmore Reservoir in 1875.
The Glenmore Reservoir was named after a school started
by Livingston and his wife. When the area was flooded with
the construction of the Glenmore Dam, part of the Livingston
house was preserved and can still be found at Heritage Park.
“Livingston” was originally suggested for a community name
in the 1950’s, but having a second “L” community so close to
Lakeview was not considered ideal, and that community was
named Eagle Ridge instead.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Livingston
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LOCAL CONTACTS
CKE Community Hall Phone CKE Hall Rental Jackie Pontin
258-0933
259-3345
CKE News (Editorial) Jonathan Hasiuk 244-9041
CKE News (Ads) Bobbie-Jo Bergner
203-9152
Brownies/Guides Anne Bennett 255-3883
Cubs/Scouts Bonnie Hilton 698-1020
Gillie Callum Dancers Ashley Stowkowy 465-2547
Heritage Community Soccer
Sean & Barbe Clarke 686-7226
Softball Sonny Vallieres 238-0847
Hockey Duncan Hayes 243-4234
Football Rob Perry 251-6556
Carving Richard St. Pierre 255-1465
Police Service Comm. Liaison
Off. Cst. Henry Robinson 567-6600
City Recreation Coordinator
Joan Barnett 476-7276
Police Service at HWW
Cst. Ken Reynolds Alderman, Ward 11 253-2261, ext 2143
Brian Pincott MLA, Calgary Glenmore Linda Johnson 268-2476
216-5421
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CKE updates
Highlights of CKE Board Meeting
by Robin Daigle
Board members met on March 11, 2015 for our monthly
meeting. The board was joined by Chris Kemp-Jackson
(Glenmore Wildrose Candidate), Joan Barnett from the City
of Calgary and representation by Ward 11. Chris, Wildrose
Candidate, is anticipating an upcoming election and wanted to
meet with various boards in his riding to gain an understanding
of community issues.
to in the community are a Movie Night that is being planned
for Eagle Ridge, The Wine and Whiskey on May 23, 2015 and
a homecoming theme for our fall Barbeque. All of these social
events take a lot of work to become a success, we are so
fortunate to live in such an engaged community, if you have
thought about getting involved, now is the time! Contact Dawn
Messer if you would like to help out with any of these events.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming AGM on May 20, 2015.
This meeting is a great opportunity to meet past and future
board members and to get updated on current issues or events
within CKE. Support your community and your board and join
us at the Annual General Meeting.
Our Fitness Director is looking to partner with the Chinook
Park School on a Walk to School Week and is also looking at a
fun duathlon or 5 km run.
The Park and Play program has been booked again for this
summer, it will be held at the Community Association Hall from
July 27 to July 31, 2015. The cost will be $135.00 per child;
see page 8 for more details. Other fun things to look forward
The Garden Club will be hosting a workshop on April 22,
2015. This event will be put on by the Calgary Horticultural
Society. Refer to the garden news for full details.
If you have a plot at the garden, plan to attend the spring
cleanup on May 3, 2015.
Hop on in to HARP Hearing
for all your hearing needs.
“Come see the friendly staff at HARP
Hearing Care for all your hearing needs.
I invite you to receive a
FREE hearing assessment
with the professional service that HARP
Hearing Care has to offer”
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Things To Do
CKE Hall Activities
Insufficient enrolment may mean classes
will not run.
Wood Carving Contact Richard, 403-669-5525
Gillie Callum Dancers Ashley Stowkowy,403-465-2547
Running & Fitness Coach
Contact Georgie, 587-435-0221
Bricks 4Kids
Contact Beth,
403-457-5530
Boot Camps
Contact Debbie, 403-390-9285
RENTAL SPACE
AVAILABLE!
The hall is now available for rent on
Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Contact Jackie at 403-259-3345.
CKE Hall Rentals:
The Chinook Park • Kelvin Grove
Eagle Ridge Community
Hall, 1015 - 73rd Ave. SW, is available for rental.
Hall rentals will be subject to a cleaning surcharge of
15% of the rental fee. For details, call
Jackie Pontin at 403-259-3345.
Chinook Park, Kelvin Grove, Eagle Ridge
Community Association meetings are held on the second
Wednesday of the month at 7pm, at the community
centre at 1015 73rd Ave. SW.
You are welcome to attend.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
D isclaimer
The opinions expressed within any published article, report or
submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered
to reflectthose for the Community Association or the publisher of
this newsletter.
The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be
accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Thank you.
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CKE Community Garden Update
The CKE Community Garden is entering its 6th growing
season, and much has been learned over that time. Some
lessons have been learned by trial and error, and much more
by sharing information and experiences with each other.
We’ve also held several workshops and clinics over the
years - perhaps you’ve been able to attend one or more.
The learning continues in our community garden, both
informally and in more formal settings such as the
upcoming workshop ‘Plotting Your Success,’ hosted by the
CKE Community Garden, and presented by the Calgary
Horticultural Society, a group dedicated to supporting
community gardens around the city. Join us on Wednesday,
April 22nd at 7pm at the CKE Community Hall for this great
workshop, open to the public. Community garden plots
bring unique challenges, in addition to those experienced
by other garden plots. Learn more about local climate
and microclimates, soil and watering issues, common
environmental issues, crops and techniques for community
gardens, harvesting and much more. See the CHS website
at www.calhort.org and look for the listing of workshops
to register.
This workshop is a perfect lead-in to the gardening season,
and ours gets started with our annual Spring Clean-up.
Drop by on Sunday, May 3rd from 10am til 12pm to
help us get the garden ready! We’d love to see you there.
Happy Gardening!
Neighbourhood Crime Watch
Please be aware, there have been 4 residential break-ins
reported in Kelvin Grove in the last 6 months. The most recent
was March 9th, so one or two of the most recent break-ins may
not be listed in the police reports yet.
There was 1 residential break-in in Chinook Park in the last 6
months, and none in Eagle Ridge.
There were also 12 incidents of vehicle theft or theft from a
vehicle in Kelvin Grove as well. Half of these were either at the
Rockyview Hospital or in the North Glenmore commercial.
It is recommended if you are away for the upcoming Spring
Break, you have someone checking in on your home daily and
report any unusual or suspicious activity to the Calgary Police.
Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!
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CKE Hall Campaign
Give monthly to make the New CKE Hall a reality
Costly repairs are needed to modernize
the current CKE hall. Funds are better
spent investing in new structure to meet
the community’s needs.
fundraising goal.
“We thank each and every one of you
for supporting our vibrant community,”
says Fundraising co-chair Krista Haysom.
“We have been pursuing a number of
funding sources including government
grants, major and corporate gifts,
events and neighbour outreach to reach
our capital goal of $1.65 million,” says
Fundraising co-chair Alison Pidskalny.
“We will need everyone to play a part in
helping to build the new hall.”
If every household
in CKE donated
a tax-deductible $100
per month for the next
18 months, we would
exceed
You can help today by becoming a
monthly donor, making a one-time gift
or stock donation to help reach our
our total fundraising
target.
“We are very excited about the potential
of the new hall and the benefits it will
bring to all residents.”
There is nothing more important
than a community that lives, plays and
stays together. The new CKE hall will
provide more options for interesting
programming for all ages, and help bring
residents together.
Watch for the monthly
campaign flyer in your mailbox
or go online to
www.CKEcommunity.com and follow
the “monthly giving” link to make a
secure monthly donation today.
2015 Chinook Park
Tennis Club registration will be on
Saturday Apr 25, from 10:00 am until noon in
the community hall. A separate fee is payable to participate in the
instructor-led group lessons: $150 for a family, $100 for a single adult,
$60 for a single junior aged 17 or under. First time Tennis Club members are
also required to pay a modest initiation fee. Lessons will start Monday May 4.
If you miss registration at the hall come by the courts on 73rd Avenue any Monday
or Wednesday evening on or after April 30 at 7:00 pm and pick up a registration
package from the instructor. We welcome all levels of ability. Once again we plan
to offer a beginners-level class. Enjoy one of the best values in the city: tennis all
summer long, with instructor-led group lessons for children and adults. Lessons are
twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays (afternoons for juniors aged 6-17, evenings
for adults), from the beginning of May until the end of August, and are always
drop-in to fit in with people’s other activities, obligations, and level of interest.
To register you will need a current valid membership to any City of
Calgary community; if you don’t have one, CKE membership will be available
for purchase at registration. Details on lesson times, special events,
and additional information, as well as copies of the registration
forms will available on the community
web site by mid-April.
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We are pleased to offer once again a summer camp to be
hosted by the CKE Community Association and managed
by the City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Staff.
The camp will include a complimentary tennis program
sponsored by the CKE Tennis Club.
Date: July 27 – July 31, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ages: Camp for kids aged 6-12 years
Cost: $135/child (the City no longer offers a subsidy to this
program so participants will be charged the full rate)
We can only accept a maximum of 30 campers so sign up soon!
Register via mjmbar@telus.net
Park n' Play
Waiver received?
Sign-In
Site name
(community):
Waiver received?
Today’s Date:Gender: Child’s name (First, last):
Age: Birth date:
Address:
Check-out information:Comments:Postal Code:
Walk:
Pick-up:
Parental/Guardian (First, Last)
Home phone:
Cell phone:
1st Emergency Contact Name (First, Last):
1st Emergency Phone Number(s):
2st Emergency Contact Name (First, Last):
2st Emergency Phone Number(s):
Work phone:
Medical information (allergies, medication, disabilities, etc.)
Does your child have a lunch and water?
❒ Mon ❒ Tues ❒ Wed ❒ Thurs ❒ Fri
Is your child wearing sunscreen and insect repellent?
❒ Mon ❒ Tues ❒ Wed ❒ Thurs ❒ Fri
Would you like to be contacted by email for program evaluation and other program information?
❒ YES Email address:
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Community
Civic Chat
Linda Johnson, MLA,
Calgary-Glenmore
403.216.5421
Calgary.Glenmore@assembly.ab.ca
ljohnson.mypcmla.ca
www.facebook.com/LindaJohnsonMla
Hello!
It is hard to believe how fast time has passed since I became
your MLA in the last provincial election. Thank you to everyone
who voted and continues to participate in the public discussion
regarding the future of Alberta.
I continue to be amazed by the variety and depth of queries
that I become involved with as your MLA.
One of my favourite tasks as an MLA is researching and talking
to experts about issues and questions that are brought to me
by constituents. You keep me on my toes!
Thank you to those of you who gave up a beautiful Sunday
afternoon to attend the Budget Consultation in Haysboro on
February 22nd. It was wonderful to see so many new faces
and I sincerely appreciated hearing the various points of view
regarding Alberta’s financial situation. By the time you receive
this newsletter, the 2015 Budget will have been tabled and
we will know the outcome of the conversations that were
held with thousands of Albertans. I sincerely thank those of
you who took the time to complete the on-line survey. I am
confident that Premier Prentice is listening to the views and
opinions of the constituents in Calgary-Glenmore.
A few questions were asked about how to find information
about government departments. The www.alberta.ca website
contains an enormous amount of information.
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• Full budgets for every department and Ministry
• Actual spending and revenues for each department
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• The $ amount given to each school board in Alberta
• The waiting list for types of surgeries and individual surgeons in Alberta
• Public disclosure of all travel and expenses by
Departments staff and officials
• Alberta Work Search (ALIS) which connects
employers to potential employees
In addition, www.Assembly.ab.ca provides:
• Information on the status of all Bills in the Assembly
• The ability to watch question period live when the Assembly is in Session and the ability to listen to all committee meetings (past or live)
• Transcripts of all discussion in the House
• MLA spending reports (for each individual MLA)
and compensation
If you are looking for information and you can’t find it,
please call the office to speak with Kim or Pam. They use
the website constantly and they may be able to find what
you are looking for.
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Civic Chat
Brian Pincott,
Alderman, Ward 11
ward11@calgary.ca
www.ward11calgary.ca
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CONCRETE CUTTING FOR
Hello Ward 11,
As the days get longer and hopefully warmer it’s time to start
thinking about spring cleaning again! The City of Calgary and the
community associations within it are no different in this regard,
and have a number of upcoming events to help get everything
back in order. Check the website for your local community
association and see if they have an event planned to tidy up your
neigbourhood.
If you’d like to organize something yourself you can pick up The
Litter Cleanup Kit (TLC Kit) at any point during the year from
the Southland Leisure Centre, which is supplied by the City of
Calgary Parks department and contains supplies for ten people.
Then fill in the form on the City of Calgary website (http://www.
calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Volunteer/tlckits.aspx) and City staff
will come and remove the trash you’ve gathered. Be a steward
for your neighbourhood and help keep Ward 11 beautiful!
Volunteer registration is also open until mid-April for the City of
Calgary’s Pathway and River Cleanup scheduled to take place
on Sunday, May 3rd. This year marks the 48th annual event
and the 2900 volunteers will cover approximately 200km of
river pathways, many of which flow through our ward! Anyone
aged 12 or older who is fit and willing to get dirty is welcome,
but those between 12-16 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Join the thousands of Calgarians who have participated
in this inspiring event and show your community spirit!
As always, I encourage constituents of Ward 11 to contact me
with any questions or concerns. I email out information regarding
upcoming events, City programs and opportunities to provide
input into the City’s public engagement programs relevant to
Ward 11 residents. Due to the new anti-spam laws you need to
specifically request our email updates; you can sign up at anytime
by emailing my office at ward11@calgary.ca. I also encourage
you to visit my website, www.ward11calgary.ca, for additional
information that may be of interest to you.
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Thank Your Community's Hard-Working Volunteers
April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week and on behalf of all
Calgarians we want to sincerely thank community volunteers for
all they do each and every day to improve neighbourhood life in
Calgary!
There are 150 community associations in every neighbourhood
across our city, and they are all run by volunteers. In fact, more
than 20,000 volunteers are involved in community associations
here in Calgary, making it the LARGEST collective volunteer
movement in the city!
Without their hard-working volunteers community associations
would not exist. They would not be able to provide you with the
programs you enjoy, put on the year-round special events that
bring you together as neighbours, advocate for your community
on local issues, or produce this monthly newsletter full of
important information.
So take a moment during National Volunteer Week, April 12-18,
to thank a volunteer in your community for their hard work and
dedication to ensuring you love where you live!
Engage. Belong. Inspire. Be part of it!
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Decades ago, former Premier Ralph Klein introduced us to Martha and Henry
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How are their kids doing?
The kids are worried. Not just about dignity for their parents, but also the lack
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You can count on the Alberta Liberal Opposition to ask the
tough questions.
Let us know how you are doing. Phone 780.427.2292, through our website at
www.liberalopposition.com, or e-mail liberal.correspondence@assembly.ab.ca.
ALBERTA LIBERAL OPPOSITION
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your
city
section
Important Updates
Your Official Community Newsletter
5,000 jobs are available at the 17th annual Youth Hiring Fair which takes place on Tuesday, April
21st, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
nextSteps.org
Complete the 2015 census online! Watch the mail for your access code and visit calgary.ca/census
between April 1 and 24, 2015.
calgary.ca/census
The City of Calgary is committed to the safety of both taxi passengers and drivers. Learn more
about taxi safety and helpful tips for your next taxi ride.
calgary.ca/taxi
Visit calgary.ca/swrr for an update on the West and Southwest Calgary ring roads.
calgary.ca/swrr
April 17, 2015 is the last day to nominate a Snow Angel who has helped you keep your walks
clear of snow and ice this winter.
calgary.ca/snowangels
Calgarians are talking about the future of our main streets. Become a subscriber and get involved
in the discussion.
calgary.ca/mainstreets
Several City-operated arenas are undergoing upgrades in 2015 as part of maintenance, including
an ice slab replacement, lighting and change room upgrades.
calgary.ca/arenas
Try It for a Toonie: Aqua Zen - a shallow water aquacise class is inspired by the movements of tai
chi, yoga, and dance. Engage the mind, activate the body.
calgary.ca/leisurecentres
Family Easter Crafts and Cookies! –All ages are invited to celebrate the Easter season at Southland Leisure Centre. Make Easter crafts for your family and friends and enjoy some light refreshments! This is a FREE event!
calgary.ca/leisurecentres
Fun fact!
There are 37 bridges and 13 interchanges as part of the final
piece to Calgary’s ring road.
Did you know?
Earth Day is April 22nd! To celebrate, save energy and reduce
air pollution by turning off your car and other fuel-powered
engines if you’re idling for more than 10 seconds. For more
tips on how to save energy (and money!), visit Calgary.ca/
saveenergy.
Stay connected to the City of Calgary
facebook.com/cityofcalgary
twitter.com/cityofcalgary
calgarycitynews.com
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Nominate a Snow Angel by April 17, 2015.
calgary.ca/snowangels
Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!
2nd Annual CKE
Flower Fundraiser
Spring is finally here and the flower orders are starting
to come in – have you put your order in ?
In support of the new Hall Initiative we are selling
hanging baskets, annuals, herbs, tomatoes and soil.
The following plants are available for purchase:
$35.00
12” Premium Round Planter $35.00
12” Strawberry Hanging Baskets $33.00
10 Pack Herbs and Tomato Combo
$28.00
10 Pack Zonal Geraniums
(Choose from Red, Pink or White)
$35.00
10 Pack Orange Marigold
$28.00
10 Pack Petunia (Choose from Purple or White)
$28.00
Premium Organic Soil 30L Bag $15.00
Flower and Veggie Shaker Fertilizer
$15.00
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Flowers can be ordered on-line at http://cke.
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and pay online with your credit card through secure
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If it doesn’t work for you to pay online, contact Cathy
Schultz Poelzer at cathypoelzer@gmail.com with your
order and she will arrange payment of cheque or cash.
Last day to order is April 29th, 2015.
Flowers will be need to be picked up on May 7th and
8th, 2015. Keep us in mind before shopping for your
flowers.
More details on delivery and pickup will follow.
Enquiries can be directed to Cathy Schultz Poelzer
at cathypoelzer@gmail.com.
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The OFFICIAL community newsletter for Chinook Park, Kelvin Grove & Eagle Ridge
APRIL
2015
Kids Corner
A fun and stimulating page
for kids to enjoy!
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Cirlce the 10 differences
on picture B.
A
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JOKE OF THE MONTH: How does the Easter Bunny keep his fur neat? With a hare brush!
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Wine & Whiskey Sponsors:
Thank You!
The WINE & WHISKEY event has blasted off to an 88 mile/hour start
with the following AMAZING, community-minded sponsors:
PARTNERS ($1000-$2999)
Elevated HR
Harding’s Services
Hip Image
Jerome’s
Knightsbridge Homes
Not Your Average Jo Communications
Reisinger Design
Superior Plumbing
The Social Page
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
Original Joe’s
La Chaumiere
Wine Collective
We are still seeking a PRESENTING SPONSOR ($3000+) that would benefit from exclusive
recognition and promotion on all Wine & Whiskey electronic, print and event communications/
materials! Don’t be OUTATIME to miss this tremendous opportunity to support our Futuristic
Party with a Purpose!
ALL FRIEND ($250-$1000) and PARTNER ($1000-$2999)
SPONSORS ARE STILL WELCOME!
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Find out more at www.wineandwhiskey.ca or
www.CKEcommunity.com for more information!
Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!
Your
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BASEMENTS - RENOS - PAINTING Garages - Decks Fences - Clean-up - Framing & Finishing - General Work.
Call John (Certified Carpenter) at 403.255.5564.
BR PLUMBING & RENOVATIONS LTD. Residential
services, plumbing repairs and new installations, hot water
tanks, taps/toilets, sumpumps, drain cleaning and home
renovations. We are just minutes away! 403.923.2918
(24 hr services).
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ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY! Call a licensed Electrician
and Pot Light Specialist. No job is too small. Excellent rates.
Call John at 403.281.5002/403.708.6555.
EXOSIDE CONSTRUCTION INC.
Finding quality solutions to all of your exterior housing needs.
Our services include: Installation of Vinyl, James Hardie and
Aluminum Siding, Soffit, Fascia and Eavestroughs, Aluminum and
Steel Cladding. NOW BOOKING FOR SPRING! Call Robert
today at 403.990.1346 www.exosideconstruction.com
Please see our display ad on page 10.
NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Residential
and commercial service. Renovations, gas fitting and backflow
testing. Fully licensed and insured with competitive rates.
Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938,
24 HOURS EMERGENCY SERVICE!
PERITUS YARD MAINTENANCE: is currently booking
clients for weekly lawn care. Residential, commercial and
acreage properties are welcome. For unparalleled professional
service please contact Charles at www.peritusyards.ca,
peritusyards@shaw.ca, or please call 403-201-7182 for an
estimate.
• Eligible electors will vote to elect their Public School Board
Trustee for Wards 11 & 13 on Monday, April 13, 2015.
• You are eligible to vote if:
o you are at least 18 years old;
o are a Canadian citizen;
o have resided in Alberta since October 13, 2014;
o are a resident on Election Day;
– Of the City of Calgary Ward 11 or 13; and
– Of the Calgary Board of Education; and
o provide one of the authorized pieces of identification.
All eligible electors can vote at the Advance Vote,
April 2, 7 & 8.
Blind voter templates are available at the Advance Vote only.
If you can’t vote at the Advance Vote or on Election Day –
request a Mail-in (Special) ballot or, if housebound due to
injury, illness or disability, a special service to vote at home
can be requested.
A City of Calgary By-election brochure will be delivered
to every household in Wards 11 & 13 in late March.
Visit Calgary.ca/election for more details or
call 403-476-4100 (option 2).
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SouthWest Communities Resource Centre
National Volunteer Week –
Thank you to all SWCRC Volunteers “Volunteers are
part of the ripple effect” is the theme of National Volunteer
Week, April 12-18. The staff of the SWCRC thanks all of
our incredible volunteers for the time and effort that they
contribute to our organization and for the ripple effect that
this creates through our community. Our volunteers perform a
variety of tasks; sharing their talents on our Board of Directors;
being a friendly face and voice at our reception desk; helping
tutor students during Tutoring Tuesday’s; minding and playing
with the children at Parent Talk. Special skill volunteers share
their knowledge with seniors at our Mastering the Mouse
classes, help us keep our office spic and span, and put in late
hours at our casino. The ripple effect is felt throughout the
organization and the 28 communities that we serve. We could
not do it without you! Thank you!
Connecting you to the Resources you Need
You live in one of the 28 communities served by the SWCRC. If
you are in need of information or resources, or if you are facing
a challenging situation of any kind and you aren’t sure how
to move forward, please call us at 403-238-9222 to make an
appointment with one of our Community Resource Workers.
Our two Community Resource Workers are social
workers who will:
•sit down and talk with you for an
extended period of time
•provide supportive counselling
•help you assess your
situation
•identify the
strengths and
resources you
already have
•provide
information about,
and referrals to,
other available
resources, programs
and services
•help you “navigate
the system”
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Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Some of the families in our communities are struggling
financially and need baby and personal hygiene items. We
received many donations in 2014 that we were able to pass on
to grateful clients. It means a lot to people to know that other
people in their community care about them and wish them
well. Our staff and clients thank you for your thoughtfulness.
If you would like to drop off a donation at the SWCRC,
this is what we need at this time:
•Sizes 3 to 6 diapers
•Shampoo (children and adults)
•Women’s deordorant
Mastering the Mouse
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
OR 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the SWCRC
Looking for free classes to brush up on your computer skills?
We have a friendly and experienced computer tutor who
teaches basic computer skills to seniors and any others who
need help and live in our service area. To register, call Lori, our
Volunteer Specialist, at 238-9222 ext. 223.
Tutoring Tuesdays
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the SWCRC
Qualified volunteer tutors assist students with homework,
study skills and test preparation. Registration is
on-going throughout
the school year. To
register, call Lori,
our Volunteer
Specialist at 403238-9222 ext. 223.
Located in the
Professional Wing
of the Oakridge Co-Op
Mall #42 2580 Southland
Drive SW, T2V 4J8
Phone: 403.238.9222
Email: info@swcrc.ca
www.swcrc.ca
Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!
imagine
A SAFE PLACE FOR YEAR-ROUND SPORT, PLAY AND FUN
for kids of any age
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Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!