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JUNE 2019THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

A GREAT DAY FOR DAD!

Citadel Parade of Garage Sales June 8/9

THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE CITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JUNE 2019 3

Citadel Community Association860 Citadel Drive N.W.Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8

(Please note: this is only a mailbox)

[email protected]

Newsletter Submissions and Classified Ad Inquiries:[email protected]

The Citadel Link is published 12 times a year and delivered toresidents of Citadel by Canada Post. This newsletter is also available

for pickup from local retail outlets.Article submission deadlines are the 8th of each month, prior to the

distribution month. The ad booking deadline is the 14th of the month,prior to the distribution month.

Board of DirectorsPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . Shari Pitka . . . . . . . . [email protected] Levy Director . . . . . . . Shari Pitka . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Vice President . . . . . . . . . Karen Mills . . . [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilzett Thomson . . . . . [email protected] Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari Pearson . . . . . . [email protected] IT & Communications . . . David Cox . . . [email protected]

David Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Manager . . . . . . David Cox . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Facilities Director . . . . . . Doug Sick . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Memberships . . . . . . . . . . Doug Sick . . . . . . . . [email protected] Coordinator . . . Candice Gamez . . . . [email protected] Events Director . . . . . . . . Shannon Davidson . . . . [email protected] Community Engagement . Sharon Williams . [email protected] Director . . . . . . . . (Vacant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Fundraising Coordinator . Cindy Cooper . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Jennifer Sick . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Michelle Herzog . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Kathy Lines . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Cathy Wu . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director at Large . . . . . . . Sai Madhu . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

In Our CommunitySpecial Tax 2019The Special Tax is collected annually from all house-holds in Citadel, West Citadel and Morningside. This Tax is used for enhancing our community outside of what the City of Calgary can do.

These funds are used for: • spring clean up• garbage removal• park clean up• weeding• edging of tree wells• weekly lawn mowing (medians)• weekly watering/fertilizing of median flower

beds, pots and trees• shrub removal/pruning/mulch• planting of flowers in the spring and summer in

pots, medians and all front entry features • winter pot displays• fall clean up• soil amendment• holiday light displays

If you have any further questions about the Special Tax, please contact me by email: [email protected]

Easter Breakfast 2019 What a great way to greet the spring; a pancake breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt. Children were also busy with crafts and color-ing, not to mention the challenging Adult Easter Quiz this year.

Congratulations to Piper, our coloring contest winner (by random draw of all entries). Kevin, the winner of the Adult Quiz, was awarded a movie pass certificate (drawn from a three way tie of a 13/16 score).

There were 737 jelly beans in the jar. Pat’s guess of 715 was the clos-est.

We had a record-breaking attendance at this year’s event. Thanks for joining us to celebrate Easter!


In Our CommunityVisit http://www.facebook.com/groups/90173188658/ or simply search for ‘Citadel Community Association’ and click the “LIKE”.

CCA Monthly Board of Director Meetings:We meet on the THIRD Tuesday of every month (except July and December) at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Royal Oak Fire Hall #34 (7505 112 Ave NW). The board meetings are open to CCA members. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Our next meetings will be held on:17 June 2019NO BOARD MEETING IN JULY20 Aug 2019

Safer School ZonesA City Council notice of motion tried to balance the right to protest with ensuring children feel safe near schools. With school boards and school districts, the City will review such sites, with a view to preventing harmful ex-pression, by enacting a City bylaw about where protest may not take place. A report to the Council Committee on Community and Protective Services, with recommen-dations on how to protect children, is due by the end of this year.

Anne Burke

Employee and City Council Rewards ReviewThe Council Compensation Review Committee will consider the transition allowance which is a retirement allowance for former Councillors. There may be legal concerns with changes or eliminating the practice. A Human Resources consultant may be hired to review the compensation package of City employees and report directly to City Council.A notice of motion to review pension options was re-ferred by City Council to the City Audit Committee, due to the law and labour agreements. The needs of stake-holders must be met, whether employer, employees, or taxpayers.

Anne Burke

CCA Badminton EveningsBadminton Enthusiasts, Did you know... Citadel runs a Badminton Program open to CCA members (all levels) – Just drop in for a great evening.

The schedule of our Citadel Badminton season for Win-ter 2019

Time Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Citadel Parks School Date: June 4, 11, 18

It’s Your LinkThe Citadel Link is your link into what is going on with the Citadel Community Association Board; it provides in-formation on your community and city and it highlights topics of interest. The newsletter is produced monthly, is distributed to every door in Citadel and is also available from the Citadel Corner at Esso.

We want to hear from you! Does the Link meet your needs? Is there some topic you would like to see cov-ered? Are you interested in submitting your own article for possible inclusion?

Let us know your feedback bycontacting [email protected].

Visit Us on Facebook Our CCA Facebook group is an active and engaging so-cial media community group and is a place for dialogue with community members you might not otherwise meet, or to voice concerns or other comments about our Community, and a means for us to communicate events and issues that directly affect our Community. With over 1470 members, the group is a source of fast infor-mation about our Community.


In Our CommunityCITADEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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E-mail us at [email protected]

Mail this form, along with a cheque for $30 (incl. GST), to …

860 Citadel Drive NW,

Calgary, AB, T3G 4B8

Please fill out the form, put it in an envelope with your payment and place in the drop box at the ESSO station. Fees per issue: $15.00 for up to 25 words, $25.00 for 26 - 50 words, $35.00 for 51 - 75 words. The maximum per ad is 75 words (no exceptions). Maximum number of ads per advertiser is 2 per issue. DEADLINE: 5th of each month, prior to issue month. For example, for the March issue, the ad form would need to be submitted by Feb. 5th. For more info, please contact [email protected].

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Citadel Community Association Events 2019• Parade of garage sales-June 8th and 9th • CCA Bottle Drive Fundraiser - June 8th and 9th • Community clean up- June 16th • Neighbour Day/Building Celebration and Family Fun

Run to the Finish - June 22nd • Movie in the park - August 16th • Christmas event- TBD


In Our CommunityCommunity Association MembershipsA one-year Membership to The Citadel Community As-sociation costs $30.00 per Household per year. Upon receipt of payment, you will be provided with a Mem-bership card, which is valid for 365 days from date of purchase. Here’s what you get for only $30.00 a year.

• Special Events including ...Stampede BBQ, Fall Fair or Christmas Fair, Community Clean-up, Winter Gala, Movie-in-the-Park Family Easter Breakfast and Celebrate Canada Event

• New events & Programs coming as soon our new Community Building is Complete - facilitated by YOUR involvement

• Tuesday Night Badminton • The Monthly Citadel Link Community Newsletter • Ice Rinks – Skating and Hockey (One of the best out-

door community hockey rinks in the City) • Tennis Courts with a Managed Citadel Tennis League &

Tournaments from Beginner to Advanced. • Landscaping & Christmas Light in Citadel and monitor-

ing green-space maintenance quality • Access to Basketball courts and organized Sports

events• Affiliations with Soccer and Skating Programs • Volunteer appreciation events

Most importantly, CCA membership gives you a Commu-nity Association that supports its residents in a myriad of Community, City and Provincial related issues: (e.g. Enhanced maintenance of the community, Traffic Con-cerns, Program funding, local development, and much more).

Added Cost Saving Benefits:

MORE BUSINESS DISCOUNTS WILL BE COMING SOON...

Getting Engaged in your CommunityWe would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to keep engaged with YOUR community by any / all of the following means:• Taking out a new or renewing your membership ...

www.citadelca.ab.ca• Get listed on our two bulk email distribution lists: - Events: Be informed of all events in the Com-

munity - Volunteers: Keep informed of Volunteering op-

portunities• Engaging with us on the Citadel Community Associa-

tion Facebook Group

Who Benefits from Community Association Funds?• Residents who have concerns within the community.

Volunteers with the community association handle these concerns and liaise with The City of Calgary, the province of Alberta, or the government of Canada.

• Residents who have children who use the hockey and free-skate rinks, tennis and basketball courts, play ar-eas, parks, and Park ‘n Play programs. These items are very expensive to maintain and replace.

• Residents who have children in organized sports that are affiliated with the Citadel Community Association. The community association pays for the insurance for these sports. Therefore, it is mandatory that parents must purchase a Membership if their children wish to register for organized sports.

• Residents who enjoy the safety of traffic lights at major intersections along Country Hills Blvd. It was the Cita-del Community Association that was instrumental in getting the city to install these traffic lights.

You can purchase a new membership or renew your membership online... www.citadelca.ab.caor you can follow the manual process (Form available in this issue of the Citadel Link).


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In Our Community

Let the Dogs Run Free: City Map Shows All Off-leash AreasCalgary is fortunate enough to have 150 public off-

leash areas in our multi-use parks for Calgarians and their dogs to enjoy. Calgary may have the largest number of off-leash areas and combined amount of off-leash space (more than 1,250 hectares) in North America. These off-leash designations make up for approximately 17% of the total Calgary Parks inventory and equates to almost 1,600 Canadian Football League fields.

The City has made it easy to find the location of these off-leash areas by creating a map on The City’s map gal-lery that shows all the areas. Go to https://maps.calgary.ca/ and search for “off-leash”.

Additional information about Off-leash area rules, tak-ing your dog on the pathways and the Off-Leash Ambas-sador program can be found on our website’s Off-Leash pages.

City of Calgary

2021 General Election PlanThe City is working on a 4-year election plan, after a City Auditor’s Report, a review of the 2017 Election, and Vote 2018. There was also research from Elections Alberta, Toronto, and Edmonton. Next steps will be the Ward Boundary Policy, the Civic Census Service Review, Election Bylaw updates, and a final report of the Ward Boundary Commission.The Returning Officer will come to City Council by the summer of 2020, with a new Election Bylaw, in time for the 2021 General Election.

Anne Burke

DID YOU KNOW??All the blinking in one day equates to having your eyes closed for 30 minutes.


Home Improvement Information SessionsConsidering a renovation? Have questions about

home improvement projects? Drop in to a free com-munity information session near you and talk to one of our City experts for tips that can help save you time and money.

Whether you’re looking to build a deck, thinking about a basement renovation or secondary suite, we’ll have City inspectors (building, electrical, and plumbing) and bylaw experts on hand to give you advice about what you’ll need to get started, including:• Determining the specific requirements for your prop-

erty• Talking through your project, and what would be re-

quired to make it safe• Answering your questions about electrical, plumbing

and building code requirements, including how to pre-pare for the different types of inspections

• Providing tips on what to look for when hiring a con-tractor, and what to include in contracts.

If you have plans drawn up, bring them with you and we can answer any specific questions you may have. We can also help you apply for a permit, on the spot, saving you a trip downtown.

We’re here to help make sure your home improvement is safe for you and your family to enjoy. Invest the time to do it right, for you. Visit calgary.ca/pdevents to find an information session near you.

City of Calgary

Be Yard SmartA Beautiful Yard and Con-serving Water Go Hand-in-hand

During the summer, your water use can jump by 50 per cent because of outdoor watering activities. This increased demand places a strain on our rivers and treatment plants. Save water, money and time by adopting a few simple water saving tips.

• Watch your weather forecast to determine if you should water or not. Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and skip watering when it has rained or is forecast to rain.

• The best time to water is early in the morning. Avoid watering in the heat of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

• An easy way to water in the morning is to add a timer to your sprinkler or set your irrigation system.

• Capture free rain water in a rain barrel and use it on your trees, shrubs and flower beds.

• Use the right watering tool for the job. Keep water low and slow to ensure water reaches the plant roots and does not just evaporate. • Reduce mowing and watering by keeping your lawn

at least 2 or 3 inches high. Taller grass shades the soil meaning it requires less water and stays healthier.

Visit calgary.ca/yardsmart for more tips and tools.

City of Calgary

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