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WANTED! PEOPLE WITH LOTS OF IDEAS
TO HELP PLAN FUTURE EVENTS.
SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS.
CONTENTS Taken from the footbridge to Prince’s Island
The perfect
staycation 7 VILLAGE DAYS
this summer 8
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PLANNING REPORT
FACEBOOK PAGE REACHES 400
C A LG A RY W I N T E R C L U B 10 SNOW REMOVAL: ARE YOU JUDGING YOUR
NEIGHBOUR TOO QUICKLY?
SUMMER TRIAL
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16 DIY IDEAS TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY
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There are additional fees for summer
programs, camps, classes.
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7 Avenue NE photo by Nippy Candy-Cane
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The Crescent View is published twelve times per year.
CHCA Board of Directors
Newsletter Deadline: We are always looking for people to join our core
6:00 PM the 5 of each month for the following month.
th group of volunteers. It’s a great way to learn/exercise
For example: leadership skills and a great way to build and connect
To be published in the June issue, the deadline is May 5. your community. If you’re interested, then go to our
Volunteer page and send us a message.
Please email your articles or event listings, as an
attachment in MS Word form, to the Editor at: The Board meets at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday
newsletter@crescentheightsyyc.ca of the month and all CHCA members are welcome. If
Digital photos that are community related are always you are planning to attend, please send an email to
welcome as an attachment to the email and be sure to secretary@crescentheightsyyc.ca at least 24 hours
send a caption and/or the names of people who are in before the meeting.
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President Kirstin Blair
picture and 1-3 MB for a larger (full-page) picture.
Secretary Chandra Thomas
Editor: Treasurer Isabelle Jankovic
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James Lam
Vacant
Vision KEY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
We are a vibrant flagship inner city community with en- Membership Coordinator Jacquie Pohorelic
gaged and invested residents that values a sustainable Volunteer Coordinator VACANT
future. Newsletter Coordinator Elizabeth Stady
Mission Community Garden Coordinator Catherina Dowdell
Crescent Heights Community Association works with Casino Coordinator Judy McIvor
residents, members and stakeholders to develop and Rink Manager Tim Edwards
enhance community CHCA PAID POSITIONS
• Enjoyment Hall Manager Shannon Bowen-Kelsick
• Safety
Engagement Coordinator Kevin Jesuino
• Connection
• Belonging Maintenance Wendell Kupila
Values
• We value integrity and transparency in our communi-
cation with all stakeholders.
• We will support a sustainable future by encouraging
our residents to protect our urban forest, green spac-
es and environment.
• We will embrace the diversity of our residents by
being inclusive and compassionate as we work to
bridge the gaps in our community.
• We value the contributions our volunteers make to
build a strong sense of community.
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PLANNING REPORT
The Benefits of a
by Dennis Marr, CHCA Board of Directors
CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Between December 6, 2018 and January 5, 2019, the Plan-
ning Committee did not receive any development permits
Community Garden COMMUNITY
(DP) or land use amendments (LOC) to review. Our Crescent Heights Community Garden & Food For-
est Planning Committee is determined to bring our PLAYGROUP
What & Why We Do:
residents together through growing fresh food! Our
The purpose of the Planning Committee is to comment to 2nd and 4th Wednesday
community has a diverse population, and a community
the City on DPs and LOCs. While all residents are free to reg- Until June 2019
garden will attract individuals, couples and families to-
ister their opinion, in most cases the CHCA Planning Com- 10:00AM TO NOON
gether in a centrally-located public space.
mittee’s feedback is the only input that the City receives
Facebook Page
from the community. Thanks to the Calgary Horticultural Society, they’ve Community run parent and tot playgroup at the
Crescent Heights community hall for newborn
Our comments incorporate feedback from community compiled listings of some of the benefits to and impor-
babies and children up to 4 years old.
residents received overtime plus the input of Committee tance of a community garden. Below, you’ll find some
Reaches 400
members. We endeavor to articulate the majority opinion that are pertinent to our community! Informal gathering. Bring toys, blanket for the
but understand that it is not possible to have one hundred Benefits: floor, and snacks!
percent agreement on every issue. • Fresh, pesticide-free produce by Kevin Jesuino Crescent Heights Community Hall
Often all parties invited to comment on a DP are in agree- • Creating a community hub that welcomes people of all 1101 – 2 Street NW
ment but there can be differences. These can come from ages, ability or life experience We hit a small milestone this past month—our Face-
CONTACT: RIE MACINTOSH
the City, developers, or residents: • Adding beauty, inspiration and serenity to the neigh- book page reached 400 people! RIEHATU@GMAIL.COM
The City: The City planners focus on all of Calgary. They are bourhood
• Increasing community pride This is a very small number when you consider that our
future-oriented and must balance the needs of inner-City
• Meeting neighbours neighbourhood has approximately 5,600 residents liv-
and suburbs. They must foster a working relationship with
• Connecting children to nature ing in it. We also recognize that not all of these residents
developers who provide much of the funds for large expan-
• Contributing to a healthy ecosystem have access to a computer/smartphone or social media
sionary projects.
• Encouraging local biodiversity account. Therefore, this milestone merely encourages
Developers: This group makes its living by building proj- • Improving neighbourhood safety and security us to let our residents know of other ways you can find
ects. It wants to be appreciated but realizes it needs profit out about community events and activities, aside from
to succeed and survive. Importance:
• Having control over your own food sources and subsi- this very well circulated physical newsletter you receive
Residents: Based on my thirteen years on the Committee, I dizing food costs in the mail every month.
feel that most Crescent Heights residents hold similar opin- • Producing higher quality, healthier, less expensive food
ions on the look and feel of our community on such issues Besides this newsletter, you can find information about
• Contributing to food sustainability
as urban forest, building height, parking, traffic congestion, upcoming events and activities happening in Crescent
• Providing garden space for those without
density, etc. However, some residents have a different per- Heights at these locations on the web:
• Crosses cultures, generations and abilities
spective that may come from having lived in another city • Greens and beautifies our community Crescent Heights Community Association
or moved in from the suburbs, for example. As a generaliza- • Reconnections with our neighbours • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram all use our @CHCAYYC
tion, I expect that the longer you have been a resident, the • Networking with other gardeners handle
more you want this area to retain its look and feel.
Ecological benefits (attracting pollinators, environmental • https://www.facebook.com/chcayyc/
The end result is that our feedback to the City does not controls without pesticides, composting, land and water • https://twitter.com/chcayyc
always align with the goals and objectives of City plan- conservation) • https://www.instagram.com/chcayyc/
ners, developers and some of our residents. We accept that
sometimes our comments will not be implemented. Please If you would like to find out more information about a Crescent Heights Facebook Group
appreciate that we are trying our best to reflect the opinion plot in our Community Garden, please contact the Com- This is a group started by local residents for local residents:
of the majority of the Crescent Heights residents. munity Garden & Food Forest Planning Lead, Catherine https://www.facebook.com/groups/definitelycrescentheights/
Dowdell, at garden@crescentheightsyyc.ca. For more
Your Planning Committee meets on the first and third Tues- Each of these online spaces have up to 30 posts per
information about Community Gardening in general,
day of each month if warranted. To join the committee, month about stuff happening steps from your home
please visit the Calgary Horticultural Society’s website
please contact me at planning@crescentheightsyyc.ca. or and allows you to interact and meet with other neigh-
at https://www.calhort.org/get-involved/community-
just come to the Hall on meeting night. To view our agenda,
gardens/ bours. We also encourage you to invite any of your
check the Crescent Heights website. neighbours to these groups once you have joined.
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Snow Removal:
Are You Judging
Your Neighbour
Too Quickly?
by an anonymous resident of Crescent Heights
A year ago, I was living in a house in our community. Last year they are unable to reach out to me for a reasonable personal re-
we were hit with an inordinate amount of snowfall. It was re- quest such as cleaning my sidewalks. Of which I would say, “of
lentless. I tried my best to get out ahead of it and shovel bit course!” and then provide them with some context as to why I
by bit so that my sidewalks were clear for people walking by. couldn’t get to it sooner. Instead, what I got was a fine from the
This occurred until a series of events happened in my personal city and someone in the neighbourhood thinking I’m the worst
life—my brother was severely ill and I had to go to Edmon- neighbour ever.
ton to take care of his kids. At that time, we didn’t know if he Shovelling your sidewalks as soon after the snow has fallen is
was going to make it. I missed one of the snowfalls. The snow vital for people with mobility issues. It’s part of the expecta-
eventually melted but quickly turned to ice. The next week I tions of living in a house, with sidewalks, and living in a com-
received a fine from the city for not shovelling my walks. munity. But with that, I also want to encourage you to consider
I want to say that my circumstances are special. But, in speak- that someone else’s circumstances are not yours. Building em-
ing with other neighbours, I know that life sometimes happens pathy and sonder (the realization that each random individual
and that keeps us from doing small tasks like shovelling snow. is living a life as vivid and complex as your own) is vital to a
healthy community. This starts with knowing your neighbours
I am also not saying that we should all abandon shovelling our and having an open healthy dialogue with them without our
sidewalks in the winter and that those who chronically do not fear of having doors slammed in your face.
shovel their sidewalks should be forgiven.
How do you get to know your neighbours? Consider one of the
However, what I am trying to propose is a bit of neighbourly following:
empathy. Someone complained to the city and got me a fine 1. Find opportunities. Create opportunities for conversation
at a time when I was dealing with some pretty heavy personal and be the first to say “Hi”.
stuff. The time I lost from work also did not help. If that neigh- 2. Host an event at your place. Invite neighbours over to your
bour had known my circumstances they may not have com- place and see how friendships can build.
plained and would have come over to discuss the problem 3. Join a group. Find a local organization in the community
with me in person. (such a the Crescent Heights Community Association) who
But, having them come over to my place and chat with me care about the same things you do.
respectfully, without judgment, means we need to fix a major 4. Explore the neighbourhood. Do something new in the
problem with our neighbourly systems—we don’t even know community every week.
our neighbours and even if we know them by face, we pass This winter, if your neighbours have not shoveled their side- Welcome to your neighbourhood Dental Clinic!
judgment on them so quickly. walk please consider these steps: Caring for Bridgeland and area for over 10 years
I am 37 years old. Thanks to my mother’s wonderful DNA, I can 1. Discuss the concern with the neighbour. This involves
pass for a spritely 28-year old. Anyone that knows me person- having built a relationship with them prior to doing this. Dr. Sandon Wiedemann
Consider your implicit biases that may be causing you to
ally, knows that I am heavily involved and engaged, not only Opening early mornings
assume things about them.
in making Crescent Heights a more connected and safe place Evenings and Saturdays
2. If you are unable to resolve it directly, record the address
to live, but also making Calgary a vibrant, energetic and com- Insurance plans accepted
and call 311. This should be your last resort.
passionate city. However, I’ve come to realize that often times,
Emergencies accommodated promptly
neighbours judge my youthful looks as irresponsible. “Those Ultimately, it’s empathy that wins here. Both for those people
kids living in that run down house are no good!” This judge- that need your sidewalk cleared but also for neighbours you do
not know yet. A year from now, I hope you know them better. 403-262-1581 | 939 General Avenue N.E. Calgary | www.bridgelanddentalcare.com
ment keeps them from getting to know me deep enough that
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Off the Shelf
Book review
by Judith Umbach
1.
QUIZ
Feeding My 1.
Mother Can you identify the location of these landmarks located some-
where within our community? Take up the challenge to explore
By Jann Arden the neighbourhood to appreciate what wonderful (and some-
In Feeding My Mother, Jann Arden not only opens up times odd) things exist and where in our community. Answers can
about her mother’s progressive dementia, she gives be found in a future edition of the newsletter. Thank you to Brian
North Hill Communities us the recipes that delighted them during this difficult
stage of family life.
Hohm for the wonderful photographs. Good luck!
Local Growth Planning As described in her other autobiographical books, Jann
Arden’s family went through a lot of difficult times, and
2.
3.
from the City of Calgary she touches briefly on these as she reminisces about
her relationship with her parents. Now in her maturity,
Phase one of engagement for the North Hill Communi- she became her parents’ main caregiver. She quietly ac-
ties Local Growth Planning initiative wrapped up this knowledges her financial position that enables her par-
November. This phase saw participation from over 5000 ents to stay in their own home, a hundred yards from
individuals in-person and online. Jann’s home.
For several years her parents could manage their own
The City is currently working with members of the
lives, allowing for a lot of misplaced items and forgot-
North Hill Communities Working Group to review feed- ten instructions. They countered the slippery slopes
back received and develop a vision and core principles of memory loss with laughs and infinite forgiveness.
for the area. Although earlier in their marriage they had suffered
through personal problems, they had learned by this
The City will be returning to the community to share late period of life to take things one day at a time.
the vision and to kick off phase two engagement in
late February to early March 2019. Please stay tuned for
After her father’s death, described with pain and love,
Jann hired caregivers to safeguard her mother while
DECEMBER 2018 1.
more details on dates and activities.
Visit calgary.ca/northhill to sign up for emails and stay
she was away from home working and touring. Unfor-
tunately, her mother could not become reconciled to Photo Locations
having “homeless ladies” stay in her house.
up-to-date on the project or join the discussion on so- 1. 8 Ave & 2 St NW
cial media using #NorthHillYYC. This memoir recalls Jann’s initial efforts to be her
mother’s memory coach—to remind her about for- 2. 6 Ave & Crescent Road NW
gotten things and mis-remembered stories. Gradually 3. 9 Ave between Centre & 1 St NW
she learned emotionally, as well as intellectually, that
these memories were not mis-placed but entirely lost. 2.
With enormous grace, and certain snappish failings, she
found ways to enjoy her mother’s cheerful personality.
They found the silliness in daily life and focused on the
present and the possible. 3.
Jann Arden’s recipes are those she relied on to easily
satisfy both taste and nutrition. Many originate in her
parents’ love of gardening, a practice that provided joy
to her mother. Just reading the recipes creates images
of colourful food on family plates. They are a gift of love
to parents who needed her and who once fed her. (Joan
Richards, Jann Arden’s mother, died in December 2018.)
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This hands on workshop will help participants
understand how colonization of the land we now
know as Canada has impacted the people who lived
here long before settlers arrived. You will explore the
nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous
and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, how this
relationship has been damaged over the years, and
how we can work toward reconciliation.
DATE: February 23rd, 2019
TIME: 10:00-12:30
Identify location of mural. Gather support from neighbours adjacent to future
mural with city permit request. Gather a committee to design the mural.
LOCATION: Northminster United Church
Coordinate painting day. Paint! Celebrate! 3311 Centre St N
OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS
Free Refreshments/Snacks Provided
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Please RSVP to Jennifer at jdimarzo@calgary.ca or
Are you part of a business, service, collective or
watch face with tiny insects, organization in Crescent Heights? The community
403-476-7295
and gold-tone body. association wants to get to know you!
Sentimental attachment. We are putting together a Crescent Heights business
and service directory. This directory is part of our
If you happened to find asset mapping process and it will be a useful tool
it, please contact me at to help our community support local businesses
403-244-7232 or pcmfdlg@ and organizations. If you are interested in being
included or if you have any questions please contact
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