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Contents
7 MTCA’S COMMUNITY MESSAGE
8 community member gallery
10 mental health movement: Expectations
or Premeditated Resentments
12 real estate stats
13 knitting pattern: chunky textured cowl
14 mtc update
14 mtc childcare
15 colouring page
19 resident perspectives: residental
tenancy dispute resolution service
20 resident perspectives: adding a puppy
to your family
23 your city of calgary updates
26 business classifieds
8 14
20 26
Disclaimer: Published articles, reports or submissions reflect the opinions
of the author and should not be considered to reflect the opinions of
Great News Media (GNM) and the Mckenzie Towne Community (MTCA)
and/or Mckenzie Towne Council (MTC). The information contained in this
magazine is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. GNM
and MTCA and/or MTC do not endorse any person(s) advertising in this
newsletter. Advertisements are not an endorsement of any goods or
services
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MTCA’s Community Message
Happy New Year McKenzie Towne! back into our community events and outreach program.
It’s that time of year again, where our ponds freeze over Currently, most of our funding comes from member-
and people think it’s safe to be cutting across them. These ships. Memberships are only $10 a year, per household,
storm ponds are very dangerous to be on, because they and help us run our Board and our community outreach
drain from beneath the surface. This means that the sur- programs. In the four and a half years I have been on the
face can appear solid but will have spots that are weak- Board, we have yet to have over 100 members. McKenzie
ened by the water level changing beneath the ice (even in Towne has a population of over 18,000 people and over
our very cold winters). Here is a blurb provided by the city. 7000 households. That means less than two percent of
our community households are participating as paying
“Storm ponds are not intended for recreational use. The
members each year! If we could get at least three percent
water in storm ponds is constantly flowing with fluctuat-
participation, that would provide over $2,000 per year in
ing water levels and contains pollutants. For the health
available funds and would be enough to cover operating
and safety of the public several activities are prohibited
costs, without further depleting our small reserve.
– including, swimming, skating, boating, fishing, and fish
stocking. For more information, and to become a member, please
visit our website at http://www.mckenzietowneca.com/
Storm ponds are natural looking, man-made facilities,
memberships/. We really need your help! To all those that
designed to collect runoff, following either a rainfall or
have become members over the holidays, thank you,
snowmelt event. Besides helping to mitigate local flood-
and you are appreciated! We are working on more mem-
ing, the 200 plus ponds that the City currently operates
bership perks to come your way. If you can’t become a
and maintains, improves the quality of water that eventu-
member right now, following the MTCA on social media
ally reaches the rivers.
is a huge help getting us more recognition in the com-
Storm ponds (or wet ponds) collect water and run-off munity. You can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.
from the storm water system, trapping sediment and pol- com/MCKTCA, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/
lutants such as, oils and chemicals from driveways and mckenzietowneca.
roadways, fertilizer, pesticides, and sediments and debris,
Our next open meeting will be Wednesday, February 10,
from roads and underdeveloped areas, helping return
and will be held online. The link will be mailed to all cur-
cleaner water to rivers and streams. These ponds are a
rent members and will also be posted in our Facebook
vital part of Calgary’s storm water system.
group. If you are interested in participating in the meet-
For more information, please visit calgary.ca/stormpond. ing, but are not on our mailing list or on Facebook, please
Please tell your children about the dangers of playing reach out to us and we will send you the link. We will have
near the pond (especially children attending McKenzie guest speakers in attendance such as, representatives
Highlands School), and model good behaviour by staying from the Calgary Police Service, Shane Keating’s Ward
away from the edges. 12 office, the City of Calgary, and other organizations.
The main focus of the MTCA is to bring our community
The MTCA hosted our first Festival of Lights last month, together by being the liaison between these organiza-
and we were very happy with what a hit it was! We had tions, and also by planning community events.
over a hundred people vote, and everyone enjoyed hav-
ing the list of houses to go see in our community. We Please Note: We are the MTCA, not the MTC. The McKen-
received a grant from the Ward 12 office to support this zie Towne Council (MTC) is the board that is in control of
event, so a big thank you to them for helping make it such our annual Home Owner Association (HOA) fees and they
a huge success. are in charge of maintaining the environment and physic-
al amenities in McKenzie Towne.
Coming up next month in February, we will be hosting an
online auction to help with fundraising for the MTCA. Fol- On behalf of the Board, we wish you all a happy and
low us on Facebook or Instagram for more information re- healthy 2021. Feel free to reach out to us at feedback@
garding this event as it becomes available. If you are able mckenzietowneca.com, or to me directly at sarah@
to donate items to the MTCA for the auction, please reach mckenzietowneca.com.
out to us at feedback@mckenzietowneca.com. Every bit Sincerely,
helps, and all money raised from this event will go directly Sarah Ferguson
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M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 9
Mental Health Moment
Expectations or We feel hurt, possibly indignant, and certainly resentful.
Expectations are premeditated resentments.
Premeditated Resentments I’m sure you can think of many examples that apply to your
by Nancy Bergeron, RPsych | Nancy@viewpointcalgary.ca own relationships with others. Here is one from Dawn
Maybe you have heard the saying, “Expectations are Sinnot, “I’m sitting at the party. I planned it so perfectly.
premeditated resentments.” Apparently, this statement I would throw a surprise party for my best friend on my
originated in 12-step programs (possibly from the birthday. She’ll be so surprised! She walks in the door.
AA Big Book). This statement contains some sage and She looks surprised. She greets everyone and thanks
practical information for us about the power of our them for coming. She seems to be happy, yet ... I know
expectations. her better than anyone. I don’t feel that she’s as excited
as I expected her to be. I don’t sense the appreciation
We humans have a tendency to place our thoughts of that I had expected. I start to feel upset. I start to feel
happiness on the fulfillment of our expectations. There annoyed. What is this other feeling that’s gnawing at me?
is nothing wrong with this, as long as we have good I start to feel resentment. All the planning, all the work,
reasons to believe that fulfilling an expectation will giving up my birthday celebration. I quietly acknowledge
make us happy, and we take the necessary steps toward what I’m feeling and remind myself: Expectations are
fulfilling those expectations. These reasons might include premeditated resentments.”
knowing from past experience that certain things make
us happy. As an example, I know from experience that Expecting life to always turn out the way we want is
a warm beverage first thing in the morning will almost guaranteed to lead to disappointment because life is
always give me a sense of happiness or contentment. messy. When those unfulfilled expectations involve the
Therefore, I expect this experience each morning after I failure of other people to behave the way we expect
finish walking my dog, to reliably give me that happiness. them to, the disappointment also involves resentment.
The problem of expectation occurs when I expect Why is it that we don’t get upset when a beverage doesn’t
something to happen without good reasons for that make itself, but we get upset if someone else doesn’t
expectation. If I believe that my expectations alone will make us that beverage? Where do we get the sense of
bring me what I want, I am using magical thinking, and entitlement to think that merely expecting others to
possibly setting myself up for disappointment. This is behave the way we want them to, will make them behave
really obvious when we are talking about my morning that way? And what gives us license to get angry at other
beverage. I can’t just think it into existence, I have to people when they fail to meet our expectations?
take the necessary steps to make it happen. I have to When we don’t verbalize expectations about the give and
grind the beans, put the coffee and water in my coffee take in our relationships, we tend to construct stories in
maker, and push the button. Or boil water in the kettle our minds about legitimate expectations of each other.
and put dry tea in my cup. Just expecting my beverage In theory, in a relationship we have a “deal”, in which the
of choice to just appear is pretty crazy. specifics of the deal are never really talked about. It’s
What is even less obvious, is when our expectations hard for someone to live up to our expectations when
involve other human beings. Most of us are sane enough they don’t know what they are, but we still might see this
to realize that expecting a beverage to materialize from failure as a violation of our social contract. A colleague
our thoughts is unrealistic. Yet many of us at some point, shared an example about how she listened to a friend’s
have mistakenly believed that expecting other people to problems for years, even though it was very difficult,
behave the way we want, will actually make them behave because she expected her friend to do the same for her
that way. One member of a couple might expect the other when she wanted to talk about her problems. When this
to make the beverage. This is fine and good if the other did not happen, the friendship ended.
person is happy to do so. But what happens if the other Unspoken expectations are pretty much guaranteed
person has no interest in living up to that expectation? to go unfulfilled. Talking openly about what we expect
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M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 11McKenzie Towne safe & sound
Stay Safe on Ice This Winter
Real Estate Stats
Last 12 Months McKenzie Towne
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats Winter is here! If you’re planning to get outside, make
Average Asking Average Sold plans to be safe. There are things you and your family
Price Price can do to lower the risk of getting hurt while skating
November 2020 $399,900 $391,500 outdoors.
October 2020 $374,900 $368,250 Look First
September 2020 $463,950 $451,750 • Check with local authorities for information on ice
August 2020 $407,000 $392,000 thickness. Thick ice is not always safe. Don’t go on the
July 2020 $369,900 $364,800 ice unless you are sure it is safe. Obey signs on or near
June 2020 $375,500 $365,000 the ice.
May 2020 $407,350 $395,500 • Before walking or skating outdoors on ice, check that
April 2020 $349,500 $339,200 the ice is smooth and at least 15 cm (6 in.) thick. If you’re
March 2020 $416,450 $406,750 taking the entire family, make sure the ice is at least 20
February 2020 $367,900 $354,000 cm (8 inches) thick.
January 2020 $404,900 $395,000 • Check for hazards like pebbles, rocks, and branches.
December 2019 $409,900 $395,250 • Check that the ice is in good shape, without any bumps
or melting/slushy ice.
Last 12 Months McKenzie Towne • Only skate on ice that is monitored and maintained.
• Teach your child to call for help loudly and clearly if in
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats trouble.
No. New No. Properties To stay safe, don’t:
Properties Sold
• Skate on community wet ponds.
November 2020 16 16
• Skate where there is ice over running water.
October 2020 21 30
• Walk on ice on or near moving water.
September 2020 25 12
• Walk on ice when you are alone (Use the buddy system).
August 2020 33 27
• Let your child play on or near ice unless a responsible
July 2020 30 31
adult is watching.
June 2020 31 20 If the ice cracks:
May 2020 16 14 • Call 911 for help.
April 2020 15 10 • Lay down on the ice.
March 2020 18 12 • Crawl or roll back to land.
February 2020 10 19
January 2020 19 3 If a person is in trouble, push or throw something they
December 2019 6 7 can use to get out of the water, or float on, until expert
help arrives. If you try to rescue someone from the ice,
To view more detailed information that comprise the above you can put yourself at risk.
MLS averages please visit mct.mycalgary.com
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McKenzie Towne Council is a not-for-profit Residents’
Association collecting annual dues (an encumbrance
on title) which maintains and manages common ame-
nities and features in the community. This includes
the McKenzie Towne Hall which provides rental space,
programming and events. For more information about
McKenzie Towne Council, please visit their website at
www.mtcouncil.com.
Welcome to McKenzie Towne Hall’s Childcare program!
40 McKenzie Towne Blvd SE If you have not heard already, we are happy to announce
Calgary, Alberta, T2Z 4X5 to you, that we have just opened our daycare program
Phone: 403-781-6612 • Fax: 403-930-1551 in October. The purpose of the program is to help fam-
Email: inquiries@mtcouncil.com ilies living in the community of McKenzie Towne, and
in the neighborhood communities, by offering quality
Please call (403) 781-6612 Ext 0 or go to
childcare for children between 30 months and five years
mtcouncil.com concerning hours of operations. old. We are a licensed childcare provider, approved by
the Alberta Government. Our dedicated staff have Early
Childhood Education credentials and valid First Aid
certificates. The program is held inside the McKenzie
Towne Hall, in our Promenade and McKenzie rooms.
MTC Childcare hours are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-
day to Friday. The monthly fee is $900 per resident child,
and $950 per non-resident child. We offer a 10% off
UPDATE when you enroll the second child (sibling) and 15% off
when you enroll the third child (sibling).
In compliance with the Alberta Government’s COVID-19 MTC Childcare includes:
restrictions, McKenzie Towne Hall is closed to the pub- • A safe, nurturing, and clean environment for children
lic until further notice. However, our daycare program and their families.
is open, as well as the prayer group on Fridays, except • Qualified caregivers, who are committed to fostering
statutory holidays. Please visit our website for future up- growth and development in children.
dates regarding our classes, programs, events, and rent- • Enjoyable and appropriate daily activities to each
als at www.mtcouncil.com. Stay safe and healthy! child’s developmental stage.
• A low child-to-teacher ratio and small group sizes.
• Open communication with the parents.
• Respect.
• Reliability.
Building Quality • Knowledgeability.
Windows and Doors in • Daily access to our gymnasium and our outdoor play
Calgary since 1967
area.
Ask us about Financing *We require that children are potty-trained before at-
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M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 17take on wellness
Know Your Limits When It
Comes to Alcohol
Are you drinking more alcohol during the pandemic? If
you drink alcohol, it may be time to think about what
you are consuming. It’s important to know your limits.
On special occasions, such as the holidays, reduce your risk of
injury and harm by drinking no more than three drinks (for
women), or four drinks (for men), on any single occasion.
A safe amount of alcohol for one person may be too
much for another. Things like age, gender, weight, and
health history, means alcohol can affect people dif-
ferently. If you’re an adult who doesn’t weigh a lot, is
younger than 25, or older than 65, or isn’t used to drink-
ing, it’s important to be even more careful about how
much alcohol you drink.
If you choose to drink, consider following these tips to
reduce your risk of getting sick or injured:
• Set limits for yourself and stick to it.
• Drink slowly and have no more than two drinks in a
three-hour period.
• For every alcoholic drink have one non-alcoholic drink.
• Eat before and while you are drinking.
You can reduce your long-term health risks by drinking
no more than:
• 10 drinks a week for women, with no more than two
2 6 7 8 drinks a day most days.
• 15 drinks a week for men, with no more than three
4 1 3 drinks a day most days.
• Plan non-drinking days every week to avoid develop-
4 8 9 ing a habit.
The decision to drink alcohol is personal. If you choose
2 7 to drink, know your limits, and remember there are
times when there is a zero limit. Do not drink when
2 7 3 9 6 1 you are driving, taking medicine or other drugs that
interact with alcohol. And do not drink if you are do-
5 1 ing any kind of dangerous physical activity, living with
mental or physical health problems, living with alcohol
4 9 8 dependence, pregnant or planning to be pregnant, re-
sponsible for the safety of others, or when making an
7 1 4 important decision.
If you are concerned about your alcohol use, or some-
8 2 7 6 one else’s, help is available by calling the Addiction
Helpline at 1-866-332-2322 or visiting www.ahs.ca/
find solution on page 24 helpintoughtimes.
18 j a n u a r y 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunitiesresident perspectives
Residential Tenancy Dispute • Compensation for performing the landlord’s obliga-
tions as outlined in the rental agreement
Resolution Service Like the Provincial Court of Alberta, the RTDRS may ac-
cept applications up to $50,000.00. Do note that any
by Steve Dimic application must be made within two years that a po-
You have an issue with your tenant. They have caused tential claim is discovered.
damaged to your property and have broken the Currently, with the restrictions, all RTDRS hearings are
fixed lease term by leaving the rental property three being heard by phone. The applicant, whether the
months early. With COVID-19 still persisting, many landlord or the tenant, must provide their applica-
people are conservative in their rental options and tion and serve the other party 24 hours clear from the
you start to lose money, being unable to find the hearing. Email service is a less formal method but is ac-
right tenant for months. cepted. The other party has the option of a counter ap-
You have an issue with your landlord. They are with- plication, which has the possibility to be heard at the
holding your security deposit for what they are alleging same hearing.
are major damages to the property, when in reality the The introduction at the hearing is provided by the Ten-
issue at hand is nothing more than the normal wear and ancy Dispute Officer. The Applicant then has the time
tear of the property. You are unable to put down money to disclose details of their claim. At this point, the appli-
on a new property, as the security deposit is all you have cant could be directly examined, with open questions,
to make the transition? by their counsel to ensure full details of the claim are
What can each party do? provided. Then, the other party is cross-examined with
Landlords and tenants involved in a dispute can apply closed questions, in order to find weaknesses in their
to the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service version of events, and potentially place some weight on
(RTDRS) in order to resolve their matters. This adminis- questions to their credibility.
trative service is a more expedited and less costly man- In the end, each party summarizes their case, and the
ner than Provincial Court or Court of Queen’s Bench, in Tenancy Dispute Officer makes a binding decision.
resolving residential tenancy disputes.
There are different types of judgements that can be
Landlords can apply to RTDRS for: made at this time. Order for Possession and/or Judg-
• Unpaid rent and/or utilities ment is issued when a landlord applies to end the ten-
• Ending the tenancy and possession of the premises ancy, obtain possession of the rental premises, or obtain
• Financial damages from a tenant’s rental agreement a judgment for unpaid rent and/or utilities. An Order for
breach Judgment may be issued when the landlord or tenant
• Compensation for losses due to an over-holding ten- apply for a return of security deposit, unpaid rents and/
ant (tenant has not vacated the premises at the end of or utilities, financial damages, physical damages to the
the tenancy) premises, compensation for an over-holding tenant,
• Order for a non-tenant occupant to vacate the prem- compensation for performing the duties of the landlord,
ises (individual is not listed as a tenant on the rental and abatement or reduction of rent. There may also be a
agreement) Consent Order if the parties agree to a joint submission
Tenants can apply to RTDRS for: in front of the Tenancy Dispute Officer.
• Return of security deposit All in all, the RTDRS provides an expedited, informal ser-
• Ending the tenancy due to a landlord’s breach of the vice to resolve landlord – tenant disputes.
rental agreement
• Financial damages from a landlord’s rental agreement If you have any additional inquiries regarding any of the
breach topics or if you have ideas for future topics, please feel free
• Reduction of rent for loss of benefit of a rental agreement to email me at stevedimik@hotmail.com.
M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 19resident perspectives
Adding a Puppy
to Your Family
by Dr. Jennifer L. Scott B.Sc., D.V.M.
With our new normal, COVID-19 has even changed getting a puppy. In Look around. How clean is the
our isolation, and stuck at home, people want a puppy yesterday. Finding whelping box and area? The dirtier a
puppies has become more difficult, and this has led to many not making puppy’s surroundings, the harder it
careful decisions. Some individuals are playing on our desperation. I will be to housetrain. Puppies raised
watched a news release from Ontario where more than one person selling in clean surroundings and taken out
a puppy set up meetings in parking lots with prospective owners, only several times a day to urinate and
to be accosted by thieves there to steal the puppies. COVID-19 won’t last defecate are well started on their
forever, but with luck, this puppy will be with you for the next fifteen years, training. They have already learned
so… slow down and wait to get what you want. not to foul the area they eat, drink,
and sleep. They have often been
Purebred versus mixed breed. With a purebred dog, you will know what
introduced to a crate. I start taking
to expect regards to size and behavior. Genetic screening of the parents
my four-week-old puppies outside in
for flaws improves your chance of a healthy pet, but is not a guarantee. A
Calgary winters to poop and pee, but
puppy cannot legally be sold as purebred without registration papers, and
only for a brief supervised minute.
it is also against Canadian Kennel Club rules to charge a premium for those
papers. Some breeders will replace puppies with genetic problems, but Has the puppy received its first
few families will give up the pet that’s become a family member. Current vaccinations and been dewormed?
market demand has led to a lot of less reputable breeders producing This should be done between six to
lots of puppies with serious health issues. Mixed breeds tend to be less eight weeks by a veterinarian who
expensive, except for some of the crosses that have become popular such will do a full physical examination. All
as, Labradoodles or Yorkipoos. Many of these designer breeds, rather than reputable breeders will have done this.
having hybrid vigor, have the genetic issues of both breeds. Make sure you can return the puppy if
it fails a health check at a veterinarian
Buying a puppy from a private home or breeder, you should be able
of your choosing. This is heartbreaking
to see at least the mom, if not both parents, and get some idea of the
to do, but it can be emotionally and
temperament and appearance of the adult animal your pup will grow into.
financially devastating to have a
Leave the kids at home (Mom too, if necessary)! The first time you see the
puppy with a congenital problem.
puppies, try to make a well thought out decision with your head, not your
heart. Having said this, some of the brightest most business-like people I Consider an adult dog…. There are
have met in my life are fundamentally incapable of thinking with anything several great rescue organizations in
but their heart when faced with a puppy. Calgary, including the Calgary Humane
Society, who’d love to hook you up
Avoid single puppy litters if possible. A single puppy might not be
adequately socialized, but this is usually not an issue if other dogs are with an adult dog needing a home.
Read, ask questions of knowledgeable
in the household. For this same reason, avoid taking your puppy before
people, and be tough at this stage,
seven or eight weeks of age or later. Most puppies are weaned earlier, but
and with a little luck, the perfect furry
this socialization within the litter and with mom will affect your puppy’s
family member will be in the house
behavior for the rest of his life.
soon, and for a long time to come.
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M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 21safe & sound Toboggan Safety Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and children about a few toboggan/sledding safety tips as the winter season continues. Injuries may result from collisions with stationary objects on the hill, such as trees, poles, rocks, or even collisions with other people. Unprotected falls can also result in more seri- ous injury if you lose control at high speeds. However, everyone can be safe and have fun on the toboggan hill by following these reminders. Equipment • Always ensure your toboggan or sledding device is in good repair. Inspect it for any damaged or missing parts before each use. • Be certain the operator is fully capable of staying in control of the sled at all times. We are a volunteer organization for youth aged 5-26 years. If you are • Children should wear a certified, properly fitted helmet interested in volunteering or registering your child, please visit our designed for other high impact sports such as hockey, website at myscouts.ca for information and group locations. cycling, or climbing. We are an inclusive organization and financial assistance is available. Hazards Help desk toll free number: 1-888-855-3336 • Avoid hills that are too steep or too icy. • Choose hills free of all obstacles such as trees, rocks, utility poles, benches, or fences. • Beware of loose scarves or clothing containing draw- strings which could present a strangulation hazard if they become caught or snagged. Plan ahead • Dress warmly in layers and anticipate weather changes. • Consider bringing extra sets of gloves and toques to exchange wet garments for dry ones. • Take breaks, out of the cold, to warm up. • Attempt to cover any exposed skin. • Even when properly protected from the elements, the finger tips, toes, ears, the tip of the nose, and other high points on the face such as, the forehead and cheek bones, can be affected by frostbite. • If frost bite has occurred, treat it by first removing the individual out of the cold environment. Gently warm the affected skin by placing a warm hand over it, or by placing the affected part in warm, not hot, water, until re-warmed. 22 j a n u a r y 2021 I Call 403-720-0762 for advertising opportunities
your city of calgary
Holiday Waste Tips
Compost Your Real Christmas Tree
Option 1: Put your tree in your
green cart
• Cut your tree into small pieces to
fit inside your green cart. Make
sure the lid can close.
• Put extra branches into paper yard
waste bags, roll close, and set 0.5 me-
tres (two feet) to the side of your cart.
Trees that are not prepared this way
will not be collected.
Option 2: Bring to a tree drop-off
between Dec. 26 and Jan. 31
Tree drop-offs will be available
around the city to compost your
Christmas tree.
• Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel,
string, and tree stands.
• Do not wrap or bag your tree.
Find a list of locations at
calgary.ca/christmastree.
Now Drop Off More Electronic Items for Free Recycling
Finding piles of discarded electronics in your drawers • Telecom (landline phones, modems, and routers)
and closets, or upgraded to a new device over the holi- • Power and air tools (drills, grinders, circular saws)
days? It might be time to recycle your old and used elec- • Games, toys, and music (action figures, toy robots, toy
tronics! Never put your electronics in the blue bin, as it vehicles, guitars)
can cause damage to recycling facility equipment, and
We will continue to accept the following electronics for
harm workers.
recycling. Remember to remove personal data before
Electronics like cellphones, televisions, and computers dropping off electronics.
have been recycled in an environmentally safe way, in- • Mouse devices, keyboards, cables, and speakers
stead of being buried in a landfill, since 2004. • Laptops, tablets, and notebooks
The City of Calgary is participating in a two-year pilot to • Printers, copiers, and fax machines
help divert even more electronic items from the landfill, • TVs and monitors
such as: Visit calgary.ca/electronics for a complete list of accepted
• Small appliances (hair dryers, irons, toasters, shavers, items and City-approved drop-off locations, including
vacuums) City landfills. There is no charge to bring electronics to
• Audio visual (calculators, radios, headphones and ear- a City landfill unless your load contains other garbage.
buds, microphones)
M C K E N Z I E T O W N E I j a n u a r y 2021 23Communications Reminder Always communicate to your internal audience first
(board, staff ) so they know what is happening
A message from the Federation of Calgary Communities
Don’t be afraid to ask your audience if there is anything
Communication Best Practice:
you would like to see from us
These are important in normal circumstances, but
even more so during times of crisis: Better to increase the frequency of communications
in crisis.
1. Speak with empathy to concerns
• The general rule that when you, as the communications
2. Explain what will change and what will not
person, are tired of seeing the message, is when people
3. Provide the reasons for decisions
are starting to pay attention, still applies in times of crisis
4. Don’t make promises you can’t keep
• Clarity and brevity are important
5. Be as forthright and transparent as possible
• You can always ask for feedback—if this is too much,
6. Be honest with your audience if you’re trying
not enough, etc.
something new, they will appreciate your honesty,
• Look at uptake on emails and other communications
you will improve as you go
• It is okay to continue to communicate about non-
Crisis Communications: COVID-19 related content but be sensitive and aware
Clarity is what people crave right now – It is important of what you are putting out. You don’t want your orga-
to remember that clarity does not mean certainty. Clar- nization to come off as insensitive, especially right now
ity is difficult to achieve during times of crisis • How can we continue to provide value?
Communicating in clear, simple language is very important
We need to have clear, strategic thinking. Before we
start communicating, we need to:
1. Recognize 2. Reassess 3. Respond
1. Recognize:
• Acknowledge the reality of the situation 2 9 5 1 3 6 7 8 4
• Be aware of our response and the effects of it
• Take note of available resources—you can be creative
with your resources. Think beyond what you would 7 6 8 5 9 4 1 3 2
typically think of your resources
2. Reassess: 1 3 4 2 7 8 5 6 9
• Assess vulnerabilities in the organization—how long
can your organization survive? What is our current cash 3 4 6 8 5 1 9 2 7
positions? Can you still provide services?
• Mitigate risk: Explore opportunities—do these circum- 8 2 7 3 4 9 6 1 5
stances make your organization more relevant than
before?
5 1 9 6 2 7 3 4 8
3. Respond:
• Summarize plan—a quick summary (i.e. what we are
doing). Creates alignment. What are our priorities 4 5 3 9 6 2 8 7 1
• Define key messages and platforms
• Communicate to audiences 6 7 1 4 8 5 2 9 3
• Don’t worry about best quality (in designs, etc.)—
needs to be fast. 9 8 2 7 1 3 4 5 6
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The Benefits of Nordic Skiing
by Foothills Nordic Ski Club
Nordic skiing is a great activity for getting outside and to boost your metabolism which, in turn, helps you
enjoying the winter wilderness. But did you know that burn more calories more efficiently.
it is also probably one of the best exercises, both physi-
cally and mentally. This is true whether or not you are Furthermore, as Nordic skiing is a low-impact activity, it
new to Nordic skiing or a seasoned competitor. is a great life-long sport that does not overly stress any
one part of the body and helps promote healthy aging.
Nordic skiing is one of the most efficient ways to exer- Low stress on the joints translates to a low risk of injury.
cise a large number of muscles at the same time. The
kick used to generate the power to move a skier for- In addition to the numerous physical benefits, Nordic
ward uses the large muscles on the front of the leg, skiing also helps to improve your emotional wellbeing
and the muscles on the back of the lower leg. Also, us- by causing your body to release mood elevating hor-
ing poles requires you to use the upper body muscles, mones, called endorphins. Being outside and connect-
including the muscles on the sides of your back and in ing to nature has also been shown to reduce stress and
your arms. Core muscles are activated when you bal- promote a sense of self-awareness that is easy to lose in
ance on your skis and shift your weight when sliding, our fast-paced world.
gliding, and traversing over uneven terrain. A strong Nordic skiing, when done as a social activity, also pro-
core enables the rest of your muscles to do their job motes a sense of community and social engagement,
efficiently and helps to improve your coordination which is important in maintaining a sense of self-worth
and balance. and connectedness. It can also be a great way to de-
Because so many muscles are used during Nordic ski- velop new friendships.
ing, this means that the body’s cardiovascular system As the new year begins, full of promise and opportu-
is called upon to work hard to feed the muscles while nity, it might just be the perfect time to consider giving
they work. The more your cardiovascular system is chal- Nordic skiing a try. It is a great way to spend time with
lenged through exercise, the stronger and healthier family and friends and improve both your physical and
your heart will become. This increase in physical endur- mental wellbeing. Who knows, it may just become your
ance will spill over into all daily activities and even help new favourite winter activity!
improve your sleep.
Calgary has several locations where you will find trails
Because Nordic skiing requires effort to move the body groomed for Nordic skiing: Confederation Park Golf Course,
up and down, and across different types of terrain by Shaganappi Point Golf Course, Bowness Park, South Glen-
engaging a large number of muscles, it is one of the more Park and Maple Ridge Golf Course. Outside of the city
best exercises for calorie burning. This may be a great you will find groomed trails at West Bragg Creek, Ribbon
way to get back into shape after too many holiday in- Creek, the Canmore Nordic Centre, Peter Lougheed Provin-
dulgences! By energizing your body, you will also help cial Park, Château Lake Louise, and Mt. Shark.
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