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The Kingsland Community hall is an ideal location for any occasion such as •Wedding Receptions•Family reunions•Barbeques•Kids birthday parties•Business Meetings•AGM’s•Corporate Parties•Bridal showers•Baby showers•Political Forums•Anniversary partiesDo you need a great local facility?It’s located just off of Macleod Trail SW, 505 78 Ave SW.

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Board of Directors & Community Contacts2020

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Hall Manager: Jennifer Sherstabetoff 505 - 78 Avenue SW; Calgary, Alberta T2V 0T3

403 255-1400 403 255-1407 [email protected]

Office hours are 1:00 to 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

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KCA BOARD MEMBERS NAMEPresident Christine DombroskiVice President Amy Mireault Past President Chris Kemp-JacksonTreasurer Jessica PickelSecretary Corrina SantinoPlanning & Development Amy Mireault Casino Chairperson Kathy Mitchell Social Director Donna DavidMembership Director Christine DombroskiLifecycle Director Ken ReimerOpen Director Shelly TullochOpen Director Amy Mireault Open Director Tina CohoonOpen Director (Trico Centre) Shellly TullochTrico Representative Christine DombroskiCOMMUNITY CONTACTSCouncillor-Ward 11 Jeromy Farkas 403 268-2430Calgary-Acadia MLA Tyler Shandro 587-885-1781Neighborhood Partnership Coordinator (NPC) Jenna Findlater 403 255-1400Police Liaison Cst. Jake Tyerman 403-428-6641

Kingsland Community Association Board meets every fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm. Please use the side entrance from the parking lot. All residents are Welcome!

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by Alexa Takayama

When I think of April, one of the things I think of is all the melting snow coming down from the mountains. I was poking through my list of myth-ological creatures to try to decide on what to write on this month, and I settled on the Fosseg-rim—a waterfall-dwelling water spirit that takes the form of an old man and likes to play stringed instruments.

Fossegrim originates from Scandinavian folklore, namely in Norway and Sweden. Fossegrim literal-ly means “waterfall lord*”. He’s known as a Ström-karlen in Swedish, meaning “stream man.” The descriptions of his appearance are varied from re-gion to region and story to story. He is usually an old man who wears a green hat and has a mouth full of green teeth. Other times he has green hair and green eyes to match. Sometimes he is de-scribed as looking like a young boy. Occasionally, he’s a sort of centaur-like figure, probably because he is very similar to the näk—Scandinavian kel-pies, essentially. He is said to have “slit ears” (like gills, maybe?) and he will keep his feet hidden.

The Fossegrim is known to be an exceptionally tal-ented fiddler or harpist. There is magic in his mu-sic which makes it so the strings play the sounds of the forest, wind, and water. His skills are much sought-after, and he can be convinced to teach those skills in exchange for a food offering. With the caveat being that this food offering must be a white ram thrown butt-first, without looking, into a northward-flowing waterfall. Sound oddly spe-cific? Well, this offering also must be made spe-cifically on a Thursday evening** and in secrecy. Alternatively, if chucking a whole goat into a wa-terfall is a little too inconvenient for you, you can provide smoked mutton as a substitute, but it has to be stolen from your neighbour’s pantry, four Thursdays** in a row. Now, if you don’t provide enough meat, the Fossegrim will only teach you how to tune your instrument.

Let’s assume you’ve managed to provide a satisfac-tory, albeit odd, meal to the Fossegrim and he has

agreed to teach you his skills. His teaching style is a little extreme: he will guide your hand onto the in-strument, drawing the fingers along the strings un-til they bleed. But after that, you’ll be able to play so well that trees will dance and torrential waters will stand still. I’m also assuming you will be learn-ing while standing waist-high in a frigid cold fjord.

Apparently, the Fossegrim has eleven variations in his repertoire, but I couldn’t find what the first ten were, as everyone seems to jump straight to the eleventh. Forget Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, we’re going straight for Paganini’s 24th Caprice. The reason this eleventh piece is so desired is be-cause if a mortal plays it, every person and living thing must dance. Because making trees dance and water stop wasn’t enough.

Speaking of Paganini—he was rumoured to have made a deal with the devil to acquire his musical genius. Well, there were Scandinavian fiddlers who were so skilled that it was rumoured they had been taught by the Fossegrim. Two of them were Torgeir Augundsson (1801-1872) and Ole Bull (1810-1880). Because somehow it was more conceivable to peo-ple that making agreements with supernatural, nefarious spirits was how you got good at making music. Instead of, you know, practicing.

So, if you’re thinking of taking up the harp or the fiddle, it’s probably easier to put in 40 hours of practice a day than throwing an ungulate into a river. Just saying. Now go practice.

* Okay, so the etymology of “grim” is a bit varied. It’s Old Norse and could be used to denote an intimidating hooded figure. In Icelandic texts, it meant heart-less, strict, or wicked, and was very similar to the word for wrath, gramr. And gramr was usually used as a name for “lord”. Regard-less of the origin, it says a lot about the Viking ruling class.

** I’m guessing that this has something to do with Thor, as he is associated with rams, and Thursday is literally from Old Norse “Thor’s Day”.

Music to My Ears: The Shadowy FossegrimRESIDENT PERSPECTIVES

KINGSLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP FORMKingsland community Association membership advantages•Members receive discounted rates on hall rentals, contact

hall for more information.•Members can use community announcements for free in

the monthly newsletter.•Members receive notifications about hall upcoming events

such as Oktoberfest, Volunteer appreciation night, and the cookie exchange.

•Members benefit indirectly- membership’s fees help pay support community events such as, Winter festival and the Easter egg hunt.

•Members are able to partake in hall groups such as moms and tots group and Bridge club.

•Members demonstrate a sense of community pride and have great community connections.

Membership prices from May/2019 to May/2020 are Regular (Family) $20.00 Business $25.00 Senior (By donation)

Please include the following information:

First and last name:_________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

Postal Code: _______________________________________

Phone number:_____________________________________

Email address:______________________________________

Spouse/Partners name (If applicable):__________________

Please select membership type: Regular___________ Business__________ Senior___________

Payment type: Cash _________ Cheque_________ Amount Paid:_______________________

I would consider volunteering for the following: Special events_________ Casino____________

Outdoor Rinks_________ Membership drive____________ Board of directors______________

Form and Payment can be mailed to or dropped off at505 78 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V0T3

Memberships can now also be purchased on our website at www.kingslandcommunity.ca

Personal information is being collected under Section 33c of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP). The information collected will only be used to contact you regarding Community As-sociation matters and to keep a record of our members from year to year. No other use of your personal information will occur.

Volunteers WantedThere are many ways to get involved with your community! Volunteering with the Kingsland Social Committee is a fun and rewarding way to meet your neighbors. The time commitment is up to you, whether it’s a couple of hours once a year or you’d like to join us on the Social Committee, everyone is welcome. For our youth volunteers, it’s an excellent way to get the hours needed to apply for the yearly Kingsland Youth Award. Please email [email protected] or visit our website at www.kingslandcommunity.ca for more information.

Second Sunday of Every MonthSt. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Community Church service9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Monday to FridayKingsland Preschool3-year-old and 4-year-old classes

MondaysBridge Club12:00 to 3:00 pm

TuesdaysKundalini Yoga7:00 to 8:30 pmDrop-Ins Welcome

ThursdaysKundalini Yoga7:00 to 8:30 pmDrop-Ins Welcome

FridaysJumma Prayers1:30 pmAll Welcome

KINGSLAND PROGRAMS


March was a busy month celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and anticipating spring!

We finished our seven art pieces for the Kingsland Commu-nity Association and Sustainable Calgary. You can see them in the “catwalk” between Kirby Place and 7th Ave. SW. We were happy to welcome some preschool alumni to work on the last piece of art.

We have been exploring colours and colour mixing. We have created warm and cool colours, dark and light co-lours, and made new colours. We love to create rainbows out of many different materials. We built leprechaun traps, but we didn’t have any luck catching any leprechauns. We might not have found a pot of gold, but we did each get a special gold treasure.

We also love to paint! When we explore with paint and oth-er materials, we develop our creativity, we communicate our ideas and we make connections with our world.

After our spring break, we will be looking for signs of spring as the days continue to warm up and the days get longer.

If you are interested in registering your child in our pre-school for September 2020, please call the preschool at 403-258-1308 or email us at [email protected]. You can get more information on our website at www.KingslandCommunityPreschool.com.

KINGSLAND PRESCHOOL UPDATE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDon’t stow away your winter apparel yet! Balzac Wil-lie saw his shadow; are you ready for six more weeks of winter? Groundhog Day always falls on February 2; in the Northern Hemisphere, this date tradition-ally marks the midpoint between the winter solstice in December and the spring equinox in March.

Councillor Jeromy Farkas’ Ward 11 Townhall, which focused on crime prevention and safety, was very well attended and was very informative. Thank you to everyone who attended.

Great news - LOC2018-0026, which was approved for (Assisted Living-Senior) in June 2018 is com-mencing. Several houses have been removed on 7th Street behind the Shopper’s Drug Mart in prepara-tion for the construction of Senior Retirement Com-plex.

I have copied the following information for your reference from the City of Calgary website, https://engage.calgary.ca/heritage.

“The Heritage Communities Local Growth Plan-ning project includes the communities of: Eagle Ridge, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Fairview, Haysboro, Acadia, Southwood, Willow Park, Maple Ridge and Chinook Park.

Through the local growth planning process, we’ll work together to create a future vision for how land could be used and redeveloped in the area – build-ing on the vision, goals and policies outlined in Calgary’s Municipal Development Plan and the pro-posed Guidebook for Great Communities.

To learn more about The City’s overall Local Area Plan strategy, which this project is a part of click here.”

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Casino.

Help! We need more board members. Do you have spare time? Please help to support your community. For more information, phone 403-255-1400.

Quote: “Keep going. Everything you need will come to you at the perfect time.” – Unknown

Christine Dombroski, President

Community Crime WatchResidents, let’s be the eyes for our community. Please report any suspicious activities, however small, to Cal-gary Police Services by calling 311 so they can log the incident. The police track the incidents and allocate re-sources accordingly. If see police in the community, they are patrolling the neighbourhood to keep us safe.


Councillor, Ward 11 Jeromy FarkasOffice of the Councillors800 Macleod Trail S (#8001)

403 268 2430 [email protected] up for Ward news: calgary.ca/ward11

Dear Friends,

Spring has arrived and I am as excited as you are to get outdoors, enjoy the longer days and take advantage of our pathways, green spaces and great facilities for rec-reation.

As the temperatures rise, I understand far too well that flood risk and mitigation is top of mind for many in our Ward 11 communities. It is remarkable to think that it has been nearly seven years since the flood of 2013. As a city, we must remain vigilant and protect our communi-ties from a repeat event—as it is not a matter of if, but when.

With no resolution from the federal government on up-stream mitigation, I am looking to the City to see what is within our municipal scope for smaller flood mitigation projects. I would encourage you to send your feedback into my office, as well as to your local Community Asso-ciation. These associations provide a bevy of resources and information for all community-related matters, fu-eled by the hearts and hands of terrific volunteers.

You can also visit calgary.ca/floodinfo to sign up for up-dates and to learn what you can do as an individual to reduce flood risk. Remember that Calgary is at the high-est risk from May 15 through July 15 and we must act swiftly in the event of a flood, as our close proximity to the rivers and mountains leaves us with little warning.

If there is anything I can assist you with, reach out to my office anytime through [email protected].

Respectfully Yours,

Jeromy, (Ward 11 Councillor and Palliser resident)

YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

Don’t Leave Pets Out of Your PlansApril is a great month for dogs and cats alike. Warmer weather means longer walks for dogs and lazy days by the sunlit windows for cats. But that life of leisure and serenity can be turned upside-down in an emergency.

“Our pets are members of our family. When faced with an emergency or disaster, the last thing a pet owner wants to do is leave a pet behind,” says Chief Tom Samp-son of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency. “That’s why we recommend having a plan for your pet as well as your family.”

Here are some steps you can take to ensure the safety of your furry friends during an emergency or disaster:

•Make sure your pet is identifiable. If you become sepa-rated during an emergency, this will make it easier for you to find them. •Prepare a pet emergency kit with a sturdy crate or car-

rier, a leash, 72-hours’ worth of food and water and special medication if needed. •Make a list of pet friendly hotels or relatives you can

stay with as emergency shelters don’t normally accept pets. •Visit Animal Services to get a door or window sticker

that informs emergency services that there is a pet in the home.

Taking these steps now, will save a lot of time and stress during an emergency or disaster. To learn more visit calgary.ca/getready or come and join us at Disaster Alley on May 4 at McMahon Stadium.


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Crime Prevention and Safety TipKeeping Kingsland Safe: The 9pm RoutineIs it locked? As of January 2020, Kingsland expe-rienced a total of 199 vehicle related crimes. That increase is up from 110 vehicle related crimes compared to January 2019. Never assume your vehicle is locked, check to make sure it is.


Calgary-AcadiaMLA Tyler ShandroCalgary Constituency Office105, 10333 Southport Rd SW T2W 3X6

403-640-1363 403-592-8171 [email protected]

April gives us the knowledge that winter is over and spring is real!

During March, I was able to spend more time with my family over the spring break. Being able to focus on An-drea and our two boys helps ground me in my reality. But it also reminds me of my priorities and why I am so honoured to serve as your MLA. And of course, April is also the one-year anniversary since the 2019 election.

When my family and I first discussed my running, it was to ensure a fiscally conservative government was elect-ed to manage our tax dollars responsibly. That was my original motivation for running, and I’m proud your UCP government has taken serious action to stem the NDP tax-and-spend mentality.

I firmly believe government has a role to play, but I equally believe we need to constantly ask whether they are doing a good job of that role. The NDP chose to spend tens of billions of dollars in an attempt to buy your vote. But what happens when that debt needs to be repaid?

I look at my sons and ask what sort of Alberta they will inherit. I don’t want them saddled with billions in debt that the NDP ran up, nor do I want a province owned by banks. Part of the tough decisions we make today, to control our spending, are about the next generation starting their careers with a fair playing field.

I ask myself why would someone come to Alberta or frankly stay in Alberta just so they can pay off the debt the NDP gave us?

Our objective as a government is to find that balance between fiscal restraint, investment in priorities, pro-tecting our environment, encouraging corporations to hire here AND allowing the entrepreneurial spirit to flourish.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

-Tyler

We all know the feeling of wanting to help when a person in need asks us for money on the street.

But sometimes spare change can actually hurt more than it helps. Instead of giving money to panhandlers, consider making a donation to an agency that supports people dealing with home-lessness, addictions, and hunger. When your money goes through these organizations, people get the supports they need to change their lives and break the cycle of poverty.

When you give money directly to a panhandler, they can rely on that cash instead of getting the supports they really need. It also encourages them to continue taking risks like panhandling in traffic or in extreme cold, putting their safety on the line.

Next time you get asked for change, remember that sometimes the most helpful thing you can say to a panhandler is “sorry, no.”

Sgt B. Norman3668District 6 Calgary Police Service

Keep Your Change to Save Lives

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