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Ramsay Real Estate Update “Singe Family Home Inventory on January 31st, 2010 was 2,513, which is

38% lower than last year. However we are seeing February inventory levels creeping up”

3 2.5 Address: 2432 31 ST SW MLS # C3409927

Killarney $585,000.00

This 1658 Square Foot 3 bedroom home with WEST facing FRONT PORCH allows for summer family outdoor enjoyment.

Dazzling MAPLE HARDWOOD is featured throughout the main level complement-ing the living area, dining room, kitchen, family room and half bath.

New Brighton Bungalow $318,000.00

2 1.5 Address: 2026 New Brighton Gardens SE MLS # C3404855

- Great home just steps from playground - Fantastic spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, silent closing oak cabinets, double convect oven, upgraded fridge with ice maker, microwave/hoodfan combo unit, garborator, custom oak built-in with wine fridge, and large corner pantry.

Feel free to contact me any time with your real estate questions.

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Address: 1027 18th Ave SE 0 MLS # C3405110

Ramsay Character Home $377,900.00

- Very energy efficient home, average energy use at 5 GJ per month. - Bright heated detached studio space perfect for office or as guest suite. - Extremely well maintained property, new roof, new Kolbe wooden windows, custom heritage doors. This property is move in ready.

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Calgary’s 2010 housing market will be a balanced and steadier market. The average price of a single family home in January 2010 was $441,217. With Current interest rates and the recent correction in the mar-ket home affordability is better than ever. Yes, now is the time to buy!

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ramsay Community association & HallBoard of Directors & Community Chairs

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

Position name contact infoPresident Brad Kuhne 403-542-3587 president@

ramsaycommunity.ab.caVice President – External

Art Matsui [email protected]

Vice President – Internal

Lexie Shmyr

[email protected]

Treasurer Brenda Zinn

[email protected]

Secretary Adele Sanoy

[email protected]

2 yr Member/ Communications

Karin Poldaas

[email protected]

2 yr Member/ Traffic

Taras Semeniuk

[email protected]

2 yr Member At Large

Jenny Jensesn

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Shelly Reid [email protected]


Nicole Schon

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Hall Manager Gisele Ruel [email protected]

Special Events VacantSummer Sports VacantWinter Sports Dave

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Casino Pat Baker [email protected] VacantRamsay School Liaison

Jenny Jensen

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WebMaster Art Matsui [email protected]

Website www.ramsaycommunity.ab.caNewsletter Editor

Pam Dalsin [email protected]

Newsletter Layout

Fred Holliss 403-815-3733 [email protected]

Anyone above can be contacted by leaving a message at the Community Hall at 403-265-4898.

General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Hall. Elections are held in October.

Complaints about Lilydale smells: • City of Calgary 311 • alberta Environment 1800-222-6514 • Calgary Health region 403-943-8060Police contacts • Emergency: 911If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police by phone at 403-266-1234 or e-mail: [email protected] liaison officer: Const. Erin Partridge, Badge #3372403-567-6100Drug Hotline 403-206-8100 leave msg.Newsletter ContributionsAny community member is welcome to contribute to this newsletter. The deadline for submissions for each upcoming month’s issue is the 15th of the preceding month. Please email your contributions, comments, and articles to: [email protected] or drop it off: Ramsay Community Hall, 1136 8 St SEDISCLAImEr: Opinions expressed by contributors are not nec-essarily those of the ramsay Community Association.

COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPContact Lexie Shmyr at 403-265-4898

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Advertise With Us!ramsay News is the perfect way to communicate with your neighbours! The ramsay News is a non-profit newsletter offered free of charge to the community each month. With a circulation of 1200, the ramsay News is a fun and affordable way to advertise your business. Submission deadline is the 15th of the month. • Email us at [email protected] or• Phone Jennifer at 403-475-0304

PrePare for SPring!

Got an antique guitar in your pantry, maybe a velvet Elvis collecting dust, or maybe you just need to empty out that hall closet? Whatever the reason it is time to cash in on all those buried trea-sures in your attic/garage/basement and take part in:Ramsay’s 2nd Annual Parade of Garage SalesThis year it will be held on Sunday April 25, 2010. For those who took part last year, it was a huge success and we hope to make it even bigger & better this year. We are planning on running an ad in the Calgary Herald and will also announce it on other media outlets. If you would like more information or would like to take part this year, or help out with placing of signs, please email Mike at [email protected].

Spring and summer may be a little greener in Ramsay this year. We’re hold-ing our:

FIRST ANNUAL PLANT SHARE on Saturday May 8th 2010, at the Ramsay community centre.

We have all walked our community marvelling at the abundance and beauty of our neighbours’ gardens. On Sat. May 8th, come out and join us to share and exchange your excess plants, seeds, seed-lings or even garden tools & supplies.

Come hear speakers on Ramsay-centric gardening topics, have your tools sharpened, and learn about other horti-cultural projects in the neighbourhood!

Share and learn from seasoned com-munity greenthumbs – and maybe most importantly make a connection to some-one new, someone who will share your passion for getting dirty in Ramsay.

If you are interested in a table and/or giving a workshop contact either Lee ([email protected]) or Anna ([email protected]). Stay tuned for more information in the newsletter.

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Bus Route Change: Calgary Transit is con-ducting a review of bus routes serving com-munities close to downtown. Routes with low

ridership and those that duplicate service are part of the study. Of these, the existing Route 403/433 through Ramsay will be eliminated and replaced with a new ‘9b’ service. The new Route 9b will travel on Spiller Road and 8th Street rather than diverting onto 23rd Avenue and Scotsman’s Hill, i.e. 23rd Avenue, Burns Avenue, Ramsay Street and Bellevue Avenue will lose bus service. The new route will not go downtown; rather, it will connect Cliff Bungalow/Mission, Erlton, Ramsay and Inglewood via 25th Avenue, Spiller Road and 9th Avenue. Downtown access for Ramsay residents will be Route 9b to the Erlton LRT Station or with the existing Route 24 Ogden. Note that the existing Route 24 Ogden is not part of the study and will not be changed at this time. Lastly, the new Route 9b has nothing to do with the existing Route 9 that runs between Bridgeland and Brentwood (that route is also part of Calgary Transit’s review). The following link provides more informa-tion as well as maps of the proposed and existing bus routes: http://www.calgarytransit.com/html/inner_city.html.

By the time you read this, Calgary Transit will have held three Open Houses on 17, 18 and 23 February at, respectively, Cliff Bungalow Mission CA, West Hillhurst Ca and VRRI Rec Centre. If you were unable to attend the Open Houses but would like to comment on the proposed bus route change, please do so by Friday, 05 March 2010 by following the links on Calgary Transit’s website or phoning Calgary Transit’s call centre at (403) 262-1000. Please copy [email protected] on your email to Calgary Transit as the Ramsay Traffic Committee will be issuing letter and is looking for your comments.

To date, comments from Ramsay residents include:• the proposed new route has redundancy with Route 24

Ogden at the expense of servicing Scotsman’s Hill. On this basis, consideration should be given to routing the new Route 9b along Burns Avenue, Ramsay Street, Bellevue Avenue and MacDonald Avenue, and then continue with the proposed route.

• has Calgary Transit considered the effect of train delays on 8th Street between MacDonald and 9th Avenues on the level of service? [Neither the existing Route 403/433 nor Route 24 cross the tracks at this location, only the proposed Route 9b].

• getting on the LRT at the Erlton Station during the AM peak is problematic due to the number of riders.

The Traffic Committee will be issuing a letter to Calgary Transit.

Please contact the Traffic Committee at [email protected] if you have any traffic-related comments, con-cerns or would like to become involved in the committee.

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There are many things going on these days. Aside from the Winter Olympics we have the Winter Festival and the annual hockey match ups with Inglewood. Committees are busy at

work now planning and making preparations. The hall paint-ing is coming to an end, the floors will be cleaned up soon and quotes for improvements are on hand for several funding applications. Civic Affairs is receiving DP’s for building sites in Ramsay and Beautification will probably make an application of their own soon for the entrance way features. Please read through the entire newsletter as there is likely something for everyone.

General meetings have not had quorum for the last few months. We only need a half dozen more people to attend so please try to make the effort to attend on March 2. General Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month.

Transit riders in Ramsay using the 403 and 433 routes may have visited one of the Calgary Transit open houses to voice their opinions on the cancellation of these routes. There was not a lot of time to provide notice so if you would still like to make comment on the changes to Calgary Transit please do so prior to March 5, 2010.

Do you have shirts that you have not worn in over a year? Did you want to get rid of that old stereo so you have an

excuse to pick up that new one you have been eying? Do you like parades? You are in luck because the 2nd Annual Parade of Garage Sales takes place April 25. If you don’t sell all your wares you only have to wait two weeks for the Annual Clean Up Day which will be May 8 at the hall. I’m also very pleased to inform you that May 8 will be a seed swap and plant share. More details will be included in this newsletter and those to come. Also look for details on the development of a community garden right here in Ramsay.

The next General Meeting is March 2 and the one after that is April 6, please mark your calendars.

DP2010-0173, for 1125 – 9 Street S.E. An application for an infill development to replace an older home within Ramsay’s historic neigh-

borhood (ARP ref. Sub-area 2). The Committee met to review the plans and the comments from the City Planning Applications Group (CPAG). The building plans indicated a modern looking home with a roof treatment and associated Y beam support, a set back front entrance with no roofed porch, non-contextual building materials and a roof pitch of 7/12. Guidelines in the Ramsay ARP for sub-area 2 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. The Committee feels that this development does not preserve the existing rhythm. The proposed development is in an area that exhib-its a consistent streetscape, and as such should be sent back for re-work regarding the aforementioned items.

DP2010-0087, for 2012 – Spiller Road S.E. A change of use to Instructional Facility application for the former Laundromat in the 7/11 plaza on Spiller Road was reviewed. The proposed facility is not to exceed a total enrollment of 9 students, with a maximum class size of 5. Comments are that we welcome the proposed Instructional Facility as it is in accordance with the site’s commercial zoning, is compat-

ible with the ‘collector road’ designation of Spiller Road and will have a minimal effect on its surroundings.

DP2009-4598, for 1041 – 19 Avenue S.E. An application for a new Live Work Unit (Office) to replace an older house within Ramsay’s 11th Street Commercial Corridor. We met to review the plans and the comments from CPAG. The applicant was present to speak to the proposal. The lot is bordered on the East with an existing, Live Work com-mercial unit and on the West with an older RC2 residential bungalow and represents the transition zone from commer-cial to residential. The plans indicate a modern flat roof unit with 12 metre height, office in the front, garage in rear and a roof top garden. We feel the development should be more sensitive to residential neighbours and community and pro-vide acceptable interfacing between the 12 metre C-COR2 district and the low density residential district to the west.

LOC2008-0119, for 1702,8,10 – 8 Street S.E. A Land Use Redesignation for the Black and White Store and adjacent lots was scheduled for City Council on January 18th but was tabled until March 8. The proposal is currently back with the applicant for rework and the committee is still awaiting the new draft proposal at the time of writing.

The Civic Affairs Committee welcomes new members. Contact the Chairman at [email protected].

civic affairSArt Matsui, Chairman

403-268-2430 [email protected]

with Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci

For the record...

Mark the date for April 22Earth Day – Ward 9 22 minute Makeoverwww.joececi.ca for details

Yoki & Jeff’s Real Estate Report

Yearly Report January – December

Ramsay Inglewood BridgelandDETACHED HOMES 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008Average Selling Price $200,000-350,000 302,038 284,864 297,250 289,375 321,150 295,000Average List Price 315,385 304,083 307,763 305,925 344,500 319,900Number of Sales 13 12 8 4 10 1

Average Selling Price $350,001-400,000 377,350 372,667 370,414 390,400 379,530 382,500Average List Price 391,324 389,600 379,757 404,900 390,384 405,640Number of Sales 9 3 7 5 13 5



Average Selling Price $575,001+ 630,500 619,000 694,133 705,980 704,300 678,288Average List Price 644,450 629,000 712,100 735,560 709,540 706,925Number of Sales 2 1 6 5 5 4

HIGHEST RECORDED MLS SOLD IN 2009 692,500 820,000 900,000

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The Girl Guides were out again this year skiing up a storm at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The sun was out, the weather was hot and the girls had a ton of fun. From first time cross-country skiers to those with experience, everyone enjoyed the snow until their legs felt like wet spaghetti. Of course, that sig-naled that it was time to hit the pool and finish up with pizza before heading back to Calgary. What fun Girl Guides is!

Mind you, the girls have been up to more than just swim-ming and skiing. The Guides went out to see the Olympic Torch celebrations at Olympic Plaza, the Brownies had a party to celebrate their family heritage and the Sparks played games and did crafts while learning to Share and Be a Friend.

This month we will be holding our own Winter Olympic Games. In April we will be going on a photo scavenger hunt and selling cookies. And everyone is looking forward horseback riding in May and camping in June. Wow, we’re in for a busy time!

You know, it’s never too late to join the fun. Just give us a call. Kim 403-237-6837

girl guideS Take canmoreKim Firmston

Yoki & Jeff’s Real Estate Report

Yearly Report January – December

Ramsay Inglewood BridgelandDETACHED HOMES 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008Average Selling Price $200,000-350,000 302,038 284,864 297,250 289,375 321,150 295,000Average List Price 315,385 304,083 307,763 305,925 344,500 319,900Number of Sales 13 12 8 4 10 1




Average Selling Price $575,001+ 630,500 619,000 694,133 705,980 704,300 678,288Average List Price 644,450 629,000 712,100 735,560 709,540 706,925Number of Sales 2 1 6 5 5 4

HIGHEST RECORDED MLS SOLD IN 2009 692,500 820,000 900,000

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TOP 1% in Canada Since 1983Bus: 271-5555

From one Generation to the Next…

Both working for you with SINCERITY AND INTEGRITY

Relocation Specialist with over 300 Corporate Clients We appreciate and we thank you for your loyalty.

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ScouT newSRick Ryan

As our year started off our group was chal-lenged with a number of parents who were not able to pay for the registration of their kids. It

has been a hard year for a number of them. I hadn’t turned anyone away from our group up to now and I wasn’t about to start. Time stretched out a bit and then out of the blue I got a phone call from the local Shell Lubricant office and they were considering to donate to us some money for our group. I put together a letter right away and next day had it on their desk. By Christmas we had a cheque in hand and our kids were registered. A big thanks to our local shell office. At about the same time we received another cheque from the Central Calgary Lions Club to cover our costs to go to camp at their Cremona camp. For a small group like ours to have help like this makes our year. It makes a good year into a super year. I want to say thanks to all the folks who buy our chocolate bars and leave out their bottles and cans on bottle drive day and the folks who give us a call and say they have a pile of bottles and when can we pick them up.

Now what have the kids been doing? The Beavers have been out tobogganing a couple of times and made a visit of the chocolate shop to make Beaver Balls to send to our troops in Afghanistan.

The Cubs have been skiing at a special track south of town and like the Beavers they made a trip to the chocolate shop to make more Beaver Balls for our troops. This week we have started to build cardboard boats for the big race at Inglewood pool. Again we have challenged the Sparks Brownies and Guides. Last time the Guides won the awesome tinfoil trophy and our guys are keen on getting it back.

Check us out next month to see who had the most Pirate in them to take the trophy.

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Burns andScalds

Every month Alberta Health Services EMS responds to emergencies where ayoung child has sustained severe burns or scalds. These incidents often occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes include a child accidentally tipping hot liquids onto themselves, touching a hot surface, or making contact with an electrical outlet. Fortunately, incidents such as these can be avoided by taking simple preventative measures.

First Aid for burns• Skin may continue to burn if not

aggressively cooled. Immediately douse burns withlarge amounts of cold water.

• Cover the burn with a sterile dressing, or any clean, non-fluffy material to protect from infection.

• Over the counter medications may be used for pain. Adhere to directions given on the label.

• Seek further medical attention from your doctor as required.

Degrees of burn• 1°: Affects only the top layers of

the skin; appears red like a sun burn; discomfort is generally tolerable.

• 2°: Deeper and much more painful than 1°burns; broken skin or blisters commonly develop.

• 3°: Severe: the deepest layers of skin and tissue are injured; may appear charred or leathery.

Prevention of burns• Check the temperature of your

hot water tank. Many homes keep hot water temperatures as high as 60°C / 140°F. This temperature will scald a child in just seconds.

• Use placemats instead of tablecloths. Tablecloths can be yanked downward causing hot drinks or food to spill on a child.

• Turn pot handles to the back of the stove and ensure cords from kettles, slow cookers, and other electrical appliances cannot be reached.

• Avoid picking up a child while holding any hot liquids.

• Ensure electrical outlets are made secure by installing commercially available safety devices that prohibit access.

If you require immediate medical attention for a burn, call 9-1-1.

CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARYIntroduction to Raw FoodExplore the techniques and health benefits of “un-cooking” with certified raw food chef Tonya Cole Lightfoot. Tuesday, Mar 9, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m., Lower level - Meeting Room 1.Music in MarchListen to uplifting music performances on the Main Floor. Monday to Friday in March, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Main floor South - New and Notable area.Mind, Body, and Spirit: Synchronicity and CoincidenceUnderstand how these powerful tools guide you on life’s journey -- listen to what the universe is telling you. One of 10 programs in our Mind, Body Spirit Weekend March 6 and 7 at Central. Sunday, Mar 7, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 2nd floor +15 - John Dutton Theatre.Jane’s Talk: Urban Goddess-Jane Jacobs ReconsideredExplore the legacy of this legendary, urban writer through film and discus-sion. Learn about Jane’s Walk, an annual series of free, neighbourhood, walking tours. In partnership with The Calgary Foundation and The Federation of Calgary Communities. Sunday, March 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., 2nd floor +15 - John Dutton Theatre.Living LibraryBorrow a “living book” in this unique program which allows Calgarians to discover more about diverse social identities. Friday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Main floor North.J.B. Harkin: Father of Canada’s National Parks E.J. (Ted) HartHart follows Harkin’s career from his apprenticeship in the Department of the Interior to his retirement in 1936, and presents Harkin as a major force in early Canadian parks and wildlife conservation. Thursday, March 25, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Main floor South - New and Notable area.Great Fiction for ESL ReadersLearn about good books, including graphic novels, book CDs, MP3s, and electronic formats. Tuesday, March30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Lower level - Meeting Room 1.

Central Library • 616 Macleod Trail SE • Telephone: 260-2600

For information on all programs, call Patricia 269-5588 or email [email protected]

Jack Long Park Back on Track

The ACS is taking the Jack Long Park

project through the last step in the

commemoration practice. A concept plan

was developed following community

consultation and a planning session with

Grade 5/6 children, by Vancouver architect

Margot Long. It includes a low stage and

open tee-pee structure, for entertainment or

for spontaneous performances as a focal

point. There is an open field play area, a

place for picnics and a berry patch. A paved

path will ensure barrier free access, service

vehicle access, and a “Tricycle Freeway”.

Natural components, such as large rocks and

a natural berm are incorporated for low

maintenance, and are in keeping with Jack’s

love for nature.

Our Apologies… This photograph of Pat & Peter was omitted

during our electronic transfer process.

Pat and Peter Abbott

Honoured for Their Ongoing Work

with the ACS and with the

Community-at-Large.

KARMA YOGA This is your chance to try a yoga class.

March 25 7:00 PM

April 1, 7:00 PM Taught by Tracey Etwell

ADMISSION BY DONATION First Come, First Serve

Registration is Limited to 12 per class

CALL 403-269-5588 to book your spot.

Please be considerate and sign up only if

you can attend. Or call ahead if for some

reason you find that you cannot attend after

registering.

INCOME TAX PROGRAM

Volunteers Needed To complete basic Tax Returns.

Electronic Tax Program provided by

Revenue Canada

To have your Tax Return completed by ACS volunteers (income limit qualification is

required)

Phone 403-269-5588

SPRING SESSIONS

YOGA – Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Session dates TBA.

AIKIDO

Beginner’s class now available.

SUZUKI BABY & PARENT MUSIC Schedule TBA.

Call: 403-269-5588

Looking for piano lessons in Ramsay? Contact Ernán Mc Loughlin, B.Mus 20+ years experience in ireland and U.s.a. Children and adults welcome Will prepare for exams or work with you just for fun!

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Visit www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca

For information on all programs, call Patricia 269-5588 or email [email protected]

Jack Long Park Back on Track

The ACS is taking the Jack Long Park

project through the last step in the

commemoration practice. A concept plan

was developed following community

consultation and a planning session with

Grade 5/6 children, by Vancouver architect

Margot Long. It includes a low stage and

open tee-pee structure, for entertainment or

for spontaneous performances as a focal

point. There is an open field play area, a

place for picnics and a berry patch. A paved

path will ensure barrier free access, service

vehicle access, and a “Tricycle Freeway”.

Natural components, such as large rocks and

a natural berm are incorporated for low

maintenance, and are in keeping with Jack’s

love for nature.

Our Apologies… This photograph of Pat & Peter was omitted

during our electronic transfer process.

Pat and Peter Abbott

Honoured for Their Ongoing Work

with the ACS and with the

Community-at-Large.

KARMA YOGA This is your chance to try a yoga class.

March 25 7:00 PM

April 1, 7:00 PM Taught by Tracey Etwell

ADMISSION BY DONATION First Come, First Serve

Registration is Limited to 12 per class

CALL 403-269-5588 to book your spot.

Please be considerate and sign up only if

you can attend. Or call ahead if for some

reason you find that you cannot attend after

registering.

INCOME TAX PROGRAM

Volunteers Needed To complete basic Tax Returns.

Electronic Tax Program provided by

Revenue Canada

To have your Tax Return completed by ACS volunteers (income limit qualification is

required)

Phone 403-269-5588

SPRING SESSIONS

YOGA – Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Session dates TBA.

AIKIDO

Beginner’s class now available.

SUZUKI BABY & PARENT MUSIC Schedule TBA.

Call: 403-269-5588

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Calgary Board of Education Trustee Report

a few months ago the Board provided calgarians with some information on the rec-ommendations it put forward to the alberta government regarding possible ways to make reductions to school board budgets. now that the budget has been announced, the Board

is pleased to see that minister hancock has been responsive to feedback provided by school boards and other stakeholders in this year’s budget.

While the reductions many were anticipating for education are not a reality, there are still some poten-tial budget implications for the cBe. recent wage increases granted to teachers and staff will have an impact on how the Board is able to allocate its budget dollars, as alberta education has asked school boards to pay for the current year’s wage increases for the time being. education minister Dave hancock plans to request additional funds from the treasury Board to help cover some of these costs, but it will not be known until later this spring if any of the additional funding will be granted. trustees also recently provided input to the govern-ment on the school act. the Board’s suggested changes would allow the cBe to be responsive to changes as they occur and better prepare students for future success. if you’d like to review these recommen-dations in full, please visit: www.education.alberta.ca/media/1164781/calgaryboardofeducation.pdf.

another important consideration for 2010 is the fact that calgarians will be going to the polls this year to elect their school board trustees at the same time they elect their aldermen and mayor. the Board encour-ages interested citizens to learn more about what is involved in serving as school board trustee. if you have a passion for education and want to help cBe students reach their full potential, we invite you to attend an event on the evening of Wednesday, may 12 to learn more about this exciting opportunity. or you can visit: www.cbe.ab.ca/trustees for more information.

if you have any comments or concerns, i’d be happy to speak with you. Feel free to contact me at 403-294-8123 or [email protected].

Pat cochranetrustee, Wards 8 and 9

Jonathan Denis, M.L.A.Minister of Housing & Urban AffairsCalgary Egmont Constituency

#10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. S.E., T2H 0Y8640-1363, 640-2970 (f)

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Calgary Online Safety WeekMarch 1-6, 2010

A designated time for Calgarians to celebrate their Internet savvy plus gain an understanding of how to keep the web a positive place for everyone. For more information on educational materials, parent and child contracts, student presentations, cyber-crime contest and other activities, call the Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation at 403-457-5822 or visit www.youthlinkcalgary.com/onlinesafety/.

Alberta currently has among the highest generic drug prices in Canada. Through the second phase of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, the Alberta government is taking steps to reduce those costs for Albertans and for government.

Starting April 1, currently available generic drugs will cost Albertans 56% of the price of the corresponding brand name drugs. For example, you will now pay $28 for a generic drug that would cost you $50 as a brand name drug.

This is an improvement over the old plan, under which Albertans paid 75% of the brand name cost. That same $50 drug would have cost you $37.50.

We have set aside $75 million over the next three years to help pharmacies successfully transition to this new plan.

Phase two will also help Albertans get the most from their medications. It expands the role of pharmacists so they can spend more time helping patients with counseling, medication and immunization.

We will keep working with pharmacists to develop a new payment model for these expanded services. It’s important that we compensate pharmacists for these added services that ben-efit all Albertans.

I think this a good deal for both pharmacies and patients. It strikes a balance between helping pharmacies remain on solid financial footing while at the same time reducing drug costs for Albertans.

More information about phase two of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy is available on the Alberta Health and Wellness website: www.health.alberta.ca.

As always, please feel free to contact me with your com-ments at 403-640-1363 or [email protected].

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Community TidbitsarTPoinT gallery and STudioS SocieTyOpening Friday March 5, 5-9 pm Until Saturday, March 27, 2010. “No Explanation!” New work by Jacqulynn Mulyk and Simon Aitchison in the Main and Red Gallery. “Texture and Color.” Paintings by Maria P. Scott in the Upstairs Gallery.1139 – 11 St., S.E. 403-265-6867, artpoint.ca

ramSey communiTy gardenThere is interest in Ramsey to start a Community gardening group! Please join us. We are working on a location and hope to be ready for the 2010 planting season. Do you want to grow your own vegetables and eat locally grown food? There are more than 10 community gardens operating in the city with several of our neighbouring communities having them includ-ing Inglewood and East Village. The goal would be to have about 10 gardening plots for this season, if you are interested please contact [email protected]. Look for our display at the Ramsay Seed Swap on May 8th.

ramSay reSidenTS Share your newSEmail us at [email protected] by the 15th of each month to share your events and initiatives.

Love, life, wealth, gambling and gluttony. Carl Orff set these themes to song when he composed “Carmina Burana” in 1936. Mount Royal Kantorei will bring these songs to life at their concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on March 27th.

Based on a collection of 24 medieval poems about German Benedictine monks, the themes are as relevant today as they were when they were written. Guest artists Leon Leontaridis, Janet Youngdahl and Gregory Brookes reveal their talents with rousing solo performances throughout the three sections of the piece - In Springtime, In the Tavern and The Court of Love. The renowned Bergmann Piano Duo and a 6-piece percussion sec-tion complete the remarkable orchestration of the piece.

In addition to the always-popular “Carmina Burana”, Kantorei will be presenting the world premiere of an important new work, “Unto the Hills” by renowned Canadian composer Imant Raminsh. Kantorei commissioned the work as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations.

Based on the poem “Unto the Hills” by Jean H. Mather, the piece takes us back to nature, where “green woods grow, winds blow, cool streams flow, sweet birds sing”. The lush melodies and rich harmonics guide the audience through the fields, foothills and mountains that characterize Alberta.

Evein if you’re not a choral aficionado, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Carmina Burana – A Kantorei Celebration. Tickets available at www.kantorei.ca or (403) 440-7770.

STargazing aT The kiwaniS feSTival!Lisa Rushka

kanTorei BringS revelry To The STageLisa Rushka

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The Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival

Calgarians have the opportunity to see some rising stars when more than 12,000 participants perform at the 2010

Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival. From March 1-20, bands, choirs, speech performers, pianists, string players and more will take the stage at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium and SAIT Polytechnic.

The Festival is an integral part of the Calgary arts commu-nity, encouraging classical and contemporary music and speech arts performance among amateur students of all ages and skill levels. Daily sessions are open to the public, giving Calgarians a chance to see these rising stars perform, and at no charge!

As well, four special concerts are staged to highlight some of the most outstanding performances in Musical Theatre, European Masters classes and Speech Performance. The Festival concludes with the Stars of the Festival concert on March 20th, where audience members experience some of the top-ranked performances from a cross-section of categories. Details are available at www.calgarykiwanisfestival.ca.

We believe that the performing arts can spark a passion within and, with the right encouragement, ignite a star. Come to the Festival and do some stargazing!

Does your child’s head turn when an animal enters the room? The Calgary Humane Society realizes the innate connection we all have with animals. From our younger years we are bombarded by images, stories and experiences with our fuzzy and not so fuzzy friends. Realizing our connection with these beings the Calgary Humane Society Humane Education department would like to present Fuzzy Friends, a program designed for parents and caregivers of tots who love animals. Fuzzy Friends is a 10-week two-hour program aimed at engaging children between the ages of 3-5 years in animal related activities. Under parental supervision our two hour sessions are full of animal related games, crafts and songs with a different ani-mal focus for each week. Help your child learn the basics in becoming a responsible pet owner.

We are looking for interested parents and caregivers to join our next session. If you are interested in booking a spot please contact the Humane Education department at (403) 205-4455 ext 6544 or email [email protected].

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Since 1993 the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society has received thousands of calls relating to coyote and human interactions. The coyote is considered the most persecuted animal in North America, an unwarranted designation. The coyote is a very intelligent and adaptable animal because they have learned to adapt around us and do not flee in the face of increasing human encroachment on natural habitats.

The majority of calls we receive are from residents of new communities that used to be grassland or farmland, or those that back onto ravine or natural areas.

The coyote lives in mixed grassland area and their diet consists mainly of rodents, hares and rabbits. They have been known to hunt cats or small dogs on occasion, but are most active at night and rarely stray away from natural food sources.

Coyotes breed during the months of February and March and many people will hear an increase in their barking and howling. Their young are born in late April or May.

Many of the calls we receive are concerned with the safety of children due to coyotes in the field close to homes. Conflicts or attacks on people are rare and are usually the result of peo-ple coming too close to a mother trying to protect her den site. Education is the key to ensuring safety, respect and harmony with all wildlife species.

We take great pride in looking out our windows to view the mountains and foothills we are lucky to live by and enjoy the accessibility of those natural amenities. But with that beauti-ful landscape also resides a variety of wildlife that call it home. It is important to understand that as a community we bear a large responsibility to understand the wildlife around us.

Quick tips to reduce your interactions with coyotes:Good housekeeping: • Maintain a clean yard free of debris; remove old wood piles

or garbage as they can house mice.• Have secure covered garbage containers and try not to place

your garbage out until your garbage collection day. Note: For food waste such as meat or fish, etc. add a small

amount of household ammonia to the garbage bag before disposing. Ammonia is a common animal deterrent.

• Maintain the area around any birdfeeders by cleaning regu-larly. Loose feed attracts mice.

Be a responsible pet owner:• You can minimize coyote and other wildlife interactions by

keeping your pets in at night.• DO NOT allow your pets to roam free or unsupervised for

long periods of time.• DO NOT place food outside for any domestic pets. This

will only encourage wildlife to frequent the area.Note: The City of Calgary has Bylaws to promote responsible pet ownership. Please refer to the city of Calgary’s website for more information. www.calgary.ca.

Take time to educate yourself about the wildlife in your community and make it a positive experience.

For more information visit www.calgarywildlife.org.

April 26 – May 1, Telus Convention Centre

Do you appreciate the artistry and handiwork that goes into a beautiful quilt? Are you a quilter yourself, or do you know someone who quilts? Then you will surely enjoy Quilt Canada 2010 – a huge event coming to Calgary at the end of April. Come on down to the Telus Convention Centre, and bring a friend!

Quilt Canada is sponsored by the Canadian Quilters’ Association (CQA) and is hosted in different Canadian cit-ies every two years. The event features a judged show, special quilting exhibits, a quilting fashion show, professional quilt appraisals, and an extensive merchant mall – and most impor-tantly offers dozens of exciting quilting workshops taught by internationally known quilting instructors over four days.

Workshops range from “Fantastic Fabric Faces” to “Beautifully Embellished Landscapes” to “Take Your Quilting to the Digital Realm”. Many more workshop titles are available on the website www.canadianquilter.com – follow the links to CLASSES for a full description of every workshop; then follow the links to REGISTRATION. You can enroll as a day stu-dent, or for the full event. Please register soon to reserve your spot!

One of the special exhibits will be a showcase of antique vintage quilts with an Alberta connection – these will show a variety of quilting styles throughout Alberta’s history, up to Canada’s centennial year 1967. If you think you have an heir-loom quilt at home, bring it in to be appraised! Quilt Canada offers a convenient opportunity to have a professional insur-ance appraisal done by certified quilt appraisers. Find out how much your grandmother’s bedspread might be worth! The Quilt Canada website provides details on how and when to have your quilt appraised.

Day admission to the Showhalls is $15, or $25 for a three-day pass. Additional fees apply to attend workshops. A Professional Development Conference happens April 26-27, and the main show runs from Wednesday April 28 through Saturday May 1 at the Telus Convention Centre in downtown Calgary. Showhalls open daily at 10am, and stay open late on Thursday until 9pm.

For more information, please visit the website www.canadi-anquilter.com and click on Quilt Canada; or email [email protected].

wildlife 101: coyoTeSNicola Murphy, RAHT

QuilT canada 2010Carolyn Jurek, CQA Volunteer

www.penguincarwash.com 403-452-6646

Essentially you…yoga

Where: Ramsay Community Center – 1136 8th street SE

(Upper hall) When: Jan 11 –April 5 2009 Mondays $144.00

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm Contact: Suzanne Connelly, RYT – 403-279-3210 [email protected]

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rinklighTer By enmaX energy

ENMAX Energy is pleased to support your community association by keeping the rink lights on during the winter through our Rinklighter by ENMAX Energy Rebate Program! We’re committed to helping communities create safer, well-lit play areas for our kids.

New this year, ENMAX Energy is proud to provide renewable electricity to help energize the Rinklighter community lights throughout Alberta.

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For more information visit us at enmax.com/sponsorship

Rinklighter by ENMAX Energy is an annual commu-nity investment program that provides energy rebates for com-munities who operate an out-door ice rink. ENMAX Energy’s Rinklighter program can light up one rink in your community, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the months of November 2009 to February 2010, to help pro-vide a safer winter play area for the kids.

ENMAX Energy is dedicated to the promotion and support of safety and safety-related ini-tiatives. For more than ten years, ENMAX Energy has maintained the Rinklighter program to help communities who value safety fund their community’s ice rink operations.

“Rinklighter is a great way to ensure kids have a great time on the ice and a safer place to skate”, says Steve Kuehner, Community Volunteer, CKE Community Association, Calgary.

ENMAX Energy is dedicated to empowering our community’s youth, as well as helping the environment. Since generating the electricity used at communi-ty rinks results in carbon emis-sions, ENMAX Energy is help-ing communities offset part of their carbon footprint by acquir-ing on their behalf Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) gen-erated from renewable energy sources (like wind). ENMAX Energy will apply these RECs in an amount equivalent to the communities’ rebated electricity consumption.

Rinklighter is one of the many ways ENMAX Energy is working to build opportuni-ties for family and community participation that energizes and enriches local community life and we thank your community for being part of this great program.

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