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CONTENTS 6 NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL 7 TAKE ON WELLNESS: WHAT IS THE SPORT OF BIATHLON? 8 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: THE CITY’S CALGARY.CA MAP GALLERY 8 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: MAXIMIZE YOUR WATER SAVINGS WITH A RAIN BARREL 10 TAKE ON WELLNESS: BURNS AND SCALDS 11 FEDERATION OF CALGARY COMMUNITIES: LITTLE LIBRARIES 13 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS 6 8 10 13 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Great News Media does not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
News from the Friends of Nose Hill CITADEL & HAWKWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS 860 Citadel Dr. NW Calgary, AB – T2G 4B8 by Anne Burke Box 62011, RPO Hawkwood NW Calgary, AB – T3G 5S7 In 1984, the “Save the Nose Hill Archives” was deposited president@hawkwoodcalgary.com at the Glenbow Museum by the Secretary/Archivist of www.hawkwoodca.com the Nose Hill Park Communities Board. The collection consists of materials including bylaws and regulations, minutes of meetings of various interest groups, corre- ELECTED OFFICIALS spondence, legal, and financial records; historical out- lines, newspaper clippings, a videotape, scrapbooks MP Pat Kelly Calgary Rocky Ridge and photos; library material including maps, publica- 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW tions and city design briefs, as well as an “I’m for Nose Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 Hill Park” t-shirt. Tel: 403-282-7980 Fax: 403-282- 3587 The Board made recommendations for the Nose Hill Park Email: pat.kelly@parl.gc.ca Master Plan Review. Thorough environmental impact Honourable Jason Luan (UCP) studies are required before making major decisions or MLA for Calgary-Foothills changing the resource management plan. Visual impact Calgary.Foothills@assembly.ab.ca to be minimized. User wants must not overpower natu- ral environmental principles. No general municipal uses allowed except those directly relating to Nose Hill Park and its objectives. This policy should be clearly stated Councillor Joe Magliocca by City Council and exceptions, if any, made by Council. Ward 2 Office P.O. Box 2100, Station M Archaeology is an immediate resource. Emphasis on Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5 Phone: 403-268-2430 preservation and natural resource values, not develop- Fax: 403-268-3823 ment and recreation. Do not install water, fire pits, shel- Email: ward02@calgary.ca ters, or playgrounds. Fences and gates a high priority to Web: www.calgary.ca/ward2 prevent night-time access beyond the parking lots near Prasad Panda, MLA the edge. Access for handicapped individuals to gravel Calgary-Edgemont Suite 104, 3604-52 Ave NW pit area with links to paved paths. Wildlife recognized 403-288-4453 as an essential component of resources and, for con- calgary.edgemont@assembly. servation, the Board endorsed the concept of a wildlife corridor in a northern direction (with the city-wide bike path). Restrict maintenance vehicle access. Integrate MP Michelle Rempel any emergency access with the pathway system. The (Citadel Morningside only) impact of planned bicycle paths will be too great and 403-216-7777 michelle.rempel@parl.gc.ca these should be “scaled down”. Dogs are on-leash in the www.michellerempel.ca park except for some areas identified in the Master Plan, where dogs would be allowed to run off-leash (under their owners’ control). 6 M A R C H 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities
TAKE ON WELLNESS What is the Sport of Biathlon? a penalty loop, which is added to the overall race time. Biathletes must not only be able to ski at a high level of by Foothills Nordic Ski Club intensity, but they must also be able to lower their heart Modern-day biathlon is a winter sport that combines rate quickly in order to be able to shoot accurately at Nordic skiing with target shooting. However, it actually the targets. originated from the worship of Ullr, the Norse god of ski- There are several different race formats in Biathlon. The ing and hunting. Several thousands of years ago, biath- ´individual’ event involves skiing five laps (a total dis- lon was used as a means of hunting for food during the tance of 20 km for men and 15 km for women) with a snowy winter months. In Norway, rock carvings have round of shooting between each lap. The shooting por- been found dating back four thousand years that depict tion of the competition alternates between the athlete hunters on skis carrying spears. A few thousand years shooting in a prone, or lying down, position or a stand- later, the spear was replaced with the rifle and biathlon ing position. The ´sprint’ event is a shorter competition evolved into a training exercise for Scandinavian sol- with a total course distance of 10 km for men and 15 km diers. From there, biathlon became a competitive sport- for women. Athletes must complete three laps of the ing event among soldiers, with the first official biathlon course, with a round of shooting after the first and sec- race being held near the border between Norway and ond laps. The ´pursuit’ event has the athlete’s start times Sweden in 1767. staggered based upon their standings after a pre-qual- Biathlon first appeared as an Olympic sport in the 1924 ifying race. Lastly, there are also ´relay’ events, in which Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, but it was only teams are composed of four athletes, either all male, all a sport for men, and it was known as military patrol. In female, or mixed male and female, depending upon the the 1928, 1936, and 1948 Olympics, it was a demonstra- specific competition. tion sport, but thereafter fell out of popularity. Sweden’s Athletes with disabilities have their own set of competi- push to have Biathlon reinstated as a sport in the Winter tions, including the Paralympics. The events are adapted Olympics lead to its being included in the 1960 Olym- to suit the various disabilities. For example, athletes with pics in Squaw Valley, USA. a vision impairment may ski with a sighted ski partner Women’s Biathlon was not officially recognized as a and shoot a rifle that emits a sound when a target is hit. sport until the European Cup for women was estab- Biathlon is a popular recreational and competitive sport lished in 1982. By 1986, it evolved into a World Cup among children and adults in Canada, even though it event, but it did not gain acceptance as an Olympic originated in Scandinavia. Canada has produced many sport for women until 1992! top World Cup and Olympic athletes, including Myriam At its most basic, biathlon is a race where the competi- Bédard, Rosanna Crawford, and Nathan Smith to name tor with the fastest time wins. The competition involves a few. For more information on how you can become in- racing on a cross-country ski course and stopping at in- volved in the sport of biathlon, please contact one of the tervals to shoot at targets with a rifle. Missing a target local clubs for more information, or checkout the websites carries either an automatic time penalty or having to ski for the Alberta Biathlon Association or Biathlon Canada. C I TA D E L • H AW K W O O D I M A R C H 2021 7
YOUR CITY OF CALGARY The City’s Calgary.ca Maximize Your Water Savings with A Rain Barrel Map Gallery It’s a winter like no other in Calgary, and the City’s map The cost of watering your yard can account for 30 to gallery still offers up reliable information to help get you 40 percent of your annual water bill. Using a rain barrel out and about, while keeping you safe. helps you conserve water and save money, all while The pathways, bikeways, and walkways map displays the keeping your plants healthy with soft, non-chlorinated pathways and sidewalks, as well as snow and ice controls rainwater. by The City of Calgary. It also includes information How do I choose a rain barrel? about proposed future work on Calgary’s bikeway and Look for a sealed barrel equipped with: pathway system. The map can be found in the City’s • An overflow mechanism, such as a diverter, for use map gallery at maps.calgary.ca/PathwaysandBikeways. with your existing downspout Also of interest to Calgarians, the Snow and Ice Road • An additional outlet and hose to redirect water to Conditions map shows the progress of snow clearing plants or trees from the barrel once it’s full operations, priority routes, and traffic camera images. • A drain or tap near the bottom to fill a watering can We’re not through winter yet! The Road Conditions map can also be found on the City’s map gallery at maps. You can use one barrel or setup a network of multiple calgary.ca/RoadConditions. barrels to increase your savings. As a growing city, and one that moves, Calgary’s ring Setting up your rain barrel road makes our road network better and provides more Locate the downspout most convenient for barrel options to get around Calgary. Overall, it shortens travel placement. If your rain barrel didn’t come with its own time between communities and popular destinations stand, set it on some concrete blocks or flagstones for in and outside our city. Have a look at the Calgary Ring extra stability. Read the installation instructions that Road Map on the map gallery before heading out on come with your rain barrel carefully and refer to the it. The Calgary Ring Road Map can be found at maps. barrel manufacturer or retailer for support. calgary.ca/calgaryringroad. Please visit calgary.ca/yardsmart for more information on Check out all our map gallery maps at maps.calgary.ca. rain barrels, conserving water, and gardening in Calgary. 8 M A R C H 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities
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TAKE ON WELLNESS SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH Burns and Scalds Expert advice Each year Emergency Medical Services respond to Excellent rates emergencies involving young children who have sustained Many options severe burns or scalds. These incidents often occur inside the child’s own home. Common causes include a child Better mortgages accidentally tipping hot liquids onto themselves, touching hot surfaces such as stoves, or making contact with electrical outlets. Fortunately, incidents such as these can be avoided by taking preventative measures. 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 ANITA 403-771-8771 anita@anitamortgage.ca • 3°: Severe: The deepest layers of skin and tissue are Licensed by Verico Avenue Financial Real Estate Solutions. injured; may appear charred or leathery. First Aid for burns • Skin may continue to burn if not cooled. Immediately douse burns with large amounts of cold water. 3 reasons to • Cover the burn with a sterile dressing, or at least clean Take vitamin c material to protect infection. • Over the counter medications may be used for pain. and lysine now! W. Gifford-Jones, MD Adhere to directions given on the label. 1. Immune health • Seek further medical attention, as required. Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system; along with frequent Prevention of burns hand-washing are two of the easiest steps to take for staying healthy. • Check the temperature of your hot water tank. 2. Heart health Vitamin C is required to make healthy collagen. Lysine makes Temperatures as high as 60°C / 140°F will scald a child in collagen stronger. A lack of vitamin C and lysine results in poor just seconds. collagen and weak arteries. Coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other artery in the body. Without sufficient vitamin C and lysine, • Use placemats instead of tablecloths. Tablecloths can the constant pounding causes minute cracks in collagen, contributing to be yanked downward causing hot drinks or food to spill cardiovascular concerns. on a child. 3. Wound healing, cold sores, and shingles. • Turn pot handles to the back of the stove and ensure Lysine helps reduce the severity and duration of cold sores, and combined with vitamin C, promotes wound healing and helps fight shingles infections. Collagen cords from kettles, slow cookers, and other electrical also keeps skin looking youthful, and keeps gums and cartilage healthy too. appliances cannot be reached. I recommend Medi-C Plus® with vitamin C and lysine – just mix with your • Avoid picking up a child while holding any hot liquids. morning water or juice. I started taking a high dose of vitamin C and lysine after my heart attack 23 years ago. I am turning 97 this year, still writing, active, and • Ensure electrical outlets are made secure by installing taking Medi-C Plus daily! commercially available safety devices which prohibit AvAilAble in cAlcium or mAgnesium formulAs access. Exclusively Available in • Keep children away from areas where appliances are in Natural Health Food Stores use (kettles, irons, hot stoves). For A StorE NEAr you: If you require immediate medical attention, call 9-1-1 medi-c.ca 10 M A R C H 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities
Little Libraries Ongoing: Stewards will be in charge of cleaning and stocking the A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities Little Library. This will be their ongoing responsibility after the Little Library is installed. Be sure the stewards What: have a stockpile of books for restocking. A ‘Little Library’ is small and free and whatever shape you’d like it to be. The idea is that the Little Library sits Key Consideration: on your lawn or in a public space where neighbours • Little Libraries can be registered internationally at can take a book or leave a book. www.littlefreelibraries.org for the cost of • $34.95. To have your Little Library placed on a Calgary Purpose: map for free, email yyclittlelibraries@gmail.com. • Neighbours get to know one another by gathering • Consider planning a block party for an inaugural around the library celebration of your community’s Little Library. • Encourages reading for adults and kids • Help build momentum for your community association’s Check out Love Where You Live: Host a Block Party! in programs and services the Building Safe Communities’ Virtual Resource Centre • Engages the community by offering participation in at www.calgarycommunities.com. little libraries • Encourage positive use of the community and its For more information on Little Libraries check out the assets Federation of Calgary Communities’ resource Little Libraries. • Proactive community-based crime prevention Checklist: St. Patrick’s Favourite Colour Before: St. Patrick’s Day means the streets fill with green. • Find a home for your community’s Little Library. This can Clothing, food, festivities, all in hues of green! be on your property or in a public place, like a park or You may have even gotten pinched if you didn’t join in. But did you know that community association. If you choose a public place, the original colour associated with ensure to get permission from the landowner or the City. St. Patrick was blue?! The colour • Choose a steward to take care of the Little Library. This green only became popular for the can be one person or a couple people who will be in holiday because of the shamrock charge of making sure the Little Library is cleaned, and its leafy green colour. stocked, and inviting for the public. • Build the Little Library or purchase one from www. littlefreelibraries.org. Get creative! Little Libraries can look like telephone booths, bird houses, mailboxes, etc. K∙O∙C∙I Full General • Call Alberta One Call or go to their website www. KNOWLEDGE OWNERSHIP Contracting & CONSENSUS albertaonecall.com to have someone ensure that the INTEGRATION Construction area for your Little Library is safe to dig. Single Point Services for • Collect books from family, friends, or neighbours. Project Management Home Offices, • Assign the role of advertising to one to two individual(s). Call David Consider newsletter articles, bulletin boards, or the 403-869-5888 davidmontgomery@ Rec Rooms community association website. kocicalgary.ca & Decks C I TA D E L • H AW K W O O D I M A R C H 2021 11
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