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Orthodontic News

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Impression-free OrthodonticsWe are happy to offer IMPRESSION-FREE treatments. Our team works to provide patients with digital impressions without using traditional moulds!

Using the iTero Element ScannerThe iTero Element Scanner is a digital oral scanner that helps provide:• Impression-free treatments• Simulations of outcomes for

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Commitment To Your SmileDr. Dhol and his team are dedicated to providing treatment in a fun and supportive enviroment by:• Providing personalized plans• Establishing balance for dento-facial

health and healthy jaw development• Focusing on early years

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Board Message

and the snow will be melting soon! Make sure you clean-up after your pup and keep them on their leash! Happy Spring!

is right around the corner...

WANTED: DISCOVERY RIDGE REVIEW CO-EDITOR

Monthly responsibilities include:• notify the Board and any other parties (NDHA, schools, city, etc.) of the deadline for submissions for the upcoming month's Ridge Review (there are 11 editions each year)• gather content such as Letter from The Board, Question of the Month, photos, write or solicit DR related articles• meet via telephone with co-editor to review content that will be submitted to publisher (review articles, editorial list, plan cover and ensure all upcoming events are included) • submit content to our publisher each month • edit final copy from publisher • attend Board meetings

For more info., email: [email protected]

Questions?Do you have an interesting (or boring!) question for your DRCA Board of Directors that others may have too?

Please email your questions to [email protected] and we’ll try to answer them in an upcoming edition of the Ridge Review.

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May 28 Community Clean-up

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Discovery Ridge Tennis: Join Our League

Payment Instructions: You can pay by Interac, cheque or cash. Summer Season will be $25 per person and those signing up by April 12 will be automatically included for the Pre-Season at no extra charge. Interac payments can be made to Cathy Clonts at [email protected] with the security answer: tennis

Pre-Season Summer Season Fall Season Register Now Now Opens May 24 Join by April 12 May 24 Aug 9 Start Play April 15* May 27 Aug 12 Mid Play May 1 June 28 Sep 10 Final Play May 15 July 31 Oct 8* *subject to DRA court opening/closing dates

Discovery Ridge Tennis League

Are you a tennis player interested in playing in a neighborhood league starting this spring? To make it easier to find someone of similar ability with whom to play, I am organizing a social tennis league for Discovery Ridge. I used to live in the Wimbledon area of England and I am using a format that we used successfully there. The league will be for anyone 15 years of age or older. Ideally you would play 5-7 games during the Summer Season. Depending upon weather, we will hold a Pre-Season from April 15- May 15 where you would likely play 2-4 games.

Here is the proposed schedule.

The League fee is $25 per season to cover prizes and admin. If you register by Wednesday, April, 12, this $25 will cover both the Pre-Season and Summer Season. Please complete the form below and return to me at [email protected]. I will then organize the groups by ability. For more information and rules, see https://goo.gl/5hDaAV. If you still have questions you can email me. DRCA membership is required to play. If you have a friend outside of the neighborhood who would like to join you, he or she simply needs to get an annual $25 DRCA membership by visiting discoveryridge.com ➛ memberships. ~ Cathy Clonts, Discovery Ridge Resident

Name: Email:

Address: Telephone:

Preferred method of contact:

Match ExperiencePlease indicate which of the below reflects your match experience most accurately.

❍ Social (Hitting for fun)

❍ Informal matches with friends

❍ Formal matches in amateur tournaments/clubs/school/local leagues

❍ Highest level tournament play possible

If you have any type of rating, please tell us:Tell us more about the tennis you have played:

By signing below, I confirm that I have read the rules at this pdf link: https://goo.gl/5hDaAV, confirm that I am 15 years of age or older as of April 15, 2017 and understand that no one connected with the League can take responsibility for the safety or security of players whether playing on the neighborhood courts or at other locations.

Signature:

SIGN ME UP!!!REGISTER YOUR kIDS FOR TENNIS LESSONS!kid’s Tennis Lessons are returning to Discovery Ridge this SUMMER! DRCA Members will receive reminder emails with lesson updates and registration info.

DRCA Member registration opens April 3 & Non-member registration opens May 1.

• U8 - $110 / U12 - $147• July 3 – 7, 2017 • July 10 – 14, 2017 • July 17 – 21, 2017 • August 14 – 18, 2017 • August 21 – 25, 2017

Visit discoveryridge.com for more details and to register. DRCA Members will receive reminder emails with Lesson updates and registration information.


DRCA News

MUSIC IN ThE PARkIt is officially booked on Saturday, September 9th! Mark it down in your calendars now! The DRCA is excited to bring back Music in the Park, an artistically-minded, community-building event down at the Recreation Facility….and just think….no big dirt hill this year!

DRCA members: watch your member-only MailChimp emails for important updates on the event as they come available.

Non-members: Consider buying your membership NOW for insider knowledge and special perks for this event as well as all other DRCA social and community initiatives. Only $25. Visit discoveryridge.com and click on the link on the left.

If you are interested in helping with this event please email [email protected]

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DRCA News

Dog owners please take note!Responsible dog ownership is an important part of maintaining a happy, healthy dog and avoiding dog-related disputes with your neighbours. Part of being a responsible dog owner is complying with Calgary’s bylaws related to dogs. There are 150 Off Leash Dog Park locations in Calgary. Griffith Woods and the Discovery Ridge community is not one of them so please keep your dog on a leash at ALL TIMES.

As a dog owner, you must ensure your dog does not:

• Bite anyone• Injure anyone• Chase, threaten or attack a person or animal• Bark, howl or disturb anyone• Cause damage to property or animals• Scatter garbage

While on a pathway, your dog must:

• Be on a leash no longer than two metres• Remain on the right hand side of the pathway• Not interfere with or obstruct other users• You may not cycle, skateboard or in-line skate with a dog on a leash while on a pathway.

how to file a complaint and what happens to itIf you know of a bylaw infraction and would like to report it, please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403.268.CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary).

Typically the first Monday of every month. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending. All DRCA members are welcome!

Next meeting: April 3, 2017.

DRCA Board Meetings

Bottle ShackThank you for tying your bags and taping your boxes shut, this keeps our volunteers safe and happy! Proceeds fromthe bottle shack continue to help support our recreationalfacilities.

The membership count for 2016/17 is:

Please renew or purchase your DRCA membership if you wish to receive DRCA emails.

www.discoveryridge.com/membership

623... and counting

DRCA Memebership Counter

Question of the MonthI’m interested in getting more involved with our community but not sure how to proceed? Should I come to a DRCA Board meeting or is it better find a committee to help out with? I don’t have a ton of time but would like to contribute in some way and get to know my neighbours at the same time.

ANSWER:We would love to have you involved! Thanks for your question. That is a much more pleasant one to respond to than last month’s!

The good news is that there are lots of different ways to get involved in Discovery.

#1 We have a Volunteer Database that we use to send out requests for specific activities and volunteer roles we need filled. For example, helping out from 9-11 a.m. at the Community Clean-up or serving cookies at the New Years Day Skate.

To add your name to the database simply email [email protected] and the next time we do a call out for volunteers, you’ll at least get to see if it works into your schedule and if it’s something you’re able to assist with.

#2 Email one of the Committee Chairs (listed in each month’s Ridge Review) to see if they are meeting and see if you can attend. This is a great way to actually get to know others. Keep an eye out for requests for Committee Volunteers in the Ridge Review as well.

#3 If you really want to get a great overall exposure of what the entire DRCA does please join us at a monthly Board meeting. They are usually held in a member’s home so just email [email protected] to get the details. We’d love to see you there.

#4 Bottle Shack – We have a dedicated group that take weekly turns shifting the bottles around to make room for more and we also do a call out to empty it when it’s full. Again, email [email protected] to be added to this list.

Remember that we are in the same boat as you and very busy - juggling careers, managing other volunteer commitments and driving kids every which way! If everyone pitches in it makes for a better community and place to live. Thanks for the question!


DRCA News and Volunteer Request

help Prevent CrimePrevent crime in our neighbourhood and lock up your things!

STOPPING CRIME IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY! If we make it hard for thieves to steal maybe they will stop. Please make sure to lock your cars (garage door openers can be used to gain access to your home), homes, arm your security systems, anything to deter crime!

We need YOU to maintain our vibrant community!

SUNDAY MAY 28 – DRCA COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPLocation: West end of Discovery Ridge BlvdEvent time: 9:00am-2:00pm Volunteers required: 8:30am-2:30pm for 1.5 hour shiftsRequirements: Some mild to medium physical avctivityRefreshments provided

SUNDAY JUNE 11 – DRCA STAMPEDE BBQLocation: DR Recreation Facility and adjoining fieldsEVENT TIME: 4:00PM-7:00PMVolunteers required: 1 hour shiftsRequirements: TBA

Please email [email protected] to volunteer in YOUR community!

** UP NExT: The DRCA is seeking community leaders to as-sist/lead/run the 2nd Annual Music & Art in the Park – Saturday September 9. If you are organized, love music & art, and want to engage more with the residents of Discovery Ridge, contact us at [email protected].

Be sure to LIkE Discovery Ridge on Facebook for the most up-to-date information in the community. Check out our website at www.discoveryridge.com as well!

Griffith Woods School construction is progressing and Rhonda Choate has been selected as the new principal. Rhonda is presently the principal of Killarney School and has an outstanding reputation. She is a strong advocate for all children and has high expectations for teaching quality. Jennie Elliott School students living in Discovery Woods will be automatically transferred before the anticipated opening in September. The new schools are beautifully designed with students in mind. Jennie Elliott School is projected to have 441 students next year. The upside is we will have more room; the downside is some of our staff will have to find new schools to work their magic in.

Our residencies continue to evolve and we are thankful for school council’s financial support. This year we have a number of offerings. The overarching theme is Community; How Do We Connect? Kindergarten and Grade 4 are working with artist Henry Hama exploring 3D structures, Grade 1 is working with Sarah the naturalist who is using expressive fine arts to explore and share ideas. Grade 2 is working with Henry the artist and Joanne the dancer as they explore First Nations art. Grade 3 is working with Rocky the dancer and Henry the artist as they explore hip hop and graffiti art. Grades 5/6 are working with Rocky as they meld art, dance, and drama together connecting the themes of kindness, dignity, empathy, respect and love. Those are the elements of the Calgary Drop-In Centre.

We recently passed a third party health and safety audit (COR) and wrapped up inline skating. Everybody is looking forward to spring.

~ Chris Aylesworth, Principal

Jennie Elliott News

Membership Perks!Did you know that only up to date DRCA Members receive regular community emails informing them of events and ongoing activities in your community. Visit discoveryridge.com to purchase your $25 membership or see page 8.

Thanks to Bridget O'Shea for last month's beautiful photos, please keep them coming!

Great photos!

The RIDGE REVIEW wants to showcase the talents of our local photographers throughout the year, both as our monthly cover feature as well as in the newsletter. Amateur and professional photographers of all ages are welcome to submit. Please send your photos as high quality JPEGs to [email protected] and who knows, you just might see your photo(s) in print!


DRCA Community ConnectionDiscovery Ridge BabysittersList your name free of charge.* To add your name, or to make changes to your listing, please contact [email protected].

THE RIDGE REVIEW is the official newsletter of the Discovery Ridge Community Association and is distributed free to all residents of Discovery Ridge eleven times a year. Circulation is approximately 2300.

SUBMISSIONS - Please direct editorial enquiries to [email protected] and ad enquiries to Bobbie-Jo Bergner at 403.203.9152 or [email protected].

DISCLAIMER - The opinions expressed within any published article or advertisement are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Discovery Ridge Community Association or the publisher.

DRCA Channels of Communication Our community association has several channels to communicate to you, and for you to communicate with us!Member emails: get a membership and provide your email for ‘what’s new’ updatesRidge Review newsletter: eleven publications/yearFacebook: www.facebook.com/ DiscoveryRidgeCommunityAssociationWebsite: www.http://discoveryridge.com/ welcome.htmlInstagram @discoveryridgeEmail us: see the listing at top left of this page or the website ‘contact us’ page for contacts ❊

Benefits of DRCA Membership What does the DRCA do for me?! • Organizes social events such as Music in the Park, annual Stampede breakfast, Santa event• Publishes the Ridge Review community newsletter • Provides up-to-date information about issues affecting you and the community through member only email provides updates on important items for all at www.discoveryridge.com• Allows soccer registration with Westhills United Soccer • Communicates regularly with Councilor Richard Pootmans on community and city related issues • Provides effective representation and advocacy to external third parties about issues of concern to the community, including public safety, development and the natural environment • Attains & works casinos to fundraise for the community• Creates a sense of community pride through participation in community activities. ❊

Babysitters are welcome and encouraged to advertise themselves, free of charge, in the Ridge Review (or website). We do however request.that the family/household the babysitters are a part of, be members in good standing of the Discovery Ridge Community Association (i.e. the $25 annual fee paid in full). If you wish to advertise babysitting services but are not currently members, the

household/family may register online via the community website www.discoveryridge.com or with the registration form on this page.

Advertising opportunities are available on our publisher's website www.mindsdesign.ca. please visit to get more information. ❊

Undersigned hereby consents to: (1) the collection of the personal information on this form; (2) the use of the information for the following purposes: to solicit volunteers for DRCA’s programs and activities; to solicit renewal of membership in DRCA; to solicit participation or membership in programs or activities provided by DRCA; to provide information to you on DRCA programs and activities; (3) disclosure of the information in the DRCA register of members which is available for review by various members of the public as required by law. The purpose of collection of the information is to provide contact and registration information for DRCA and to use in and disclose it as described above. The DRCA does not sell membership lists. Designated members of the board of the DCRA are able to answer questions about the collection of the information.

DISCOVERY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION(DRCA) EXECUTIVE (2016)ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES @discoveryridge.comPresident Jacquie Hansen-Sydenham drca_pres@Vice Presidents Brent Ludwig drca_vp@ Patricia Bolger drca_vp@ Candace Matviw drca_vp@Treasurer Jeff Keeble drca_treasurer@Secretary Dana Fleury drca_secretary@Directors Joanne Baker, Paul Decloux, Ben Lee, Tim Leitao, Michelle Williams, Bill Miles, Doug Leighton and Andrei RomaniukCURRENT COMMITTEESCommunications Jacqui Basha communications@ newsletter@; website@Environment Andrei Romaniuk environment@Fundraising Tim Leitao fundraising@Membership Candace Matviw membership@Recreation Facility Paul Decloux recfacility@Safety & Security Bill Miles safety-security@Special Events Michelle Williams events@Traffic Joanne Baker traffic@

Mail payment & form to: Discovery Ridge Community Association,PO Box 75023, Westhills RPO, Calgary AB T3H 3M1

Enclose cheque for $25 payable to ‘Discovery Ridge Community Association’Membership runs from Sept. 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2017

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Community Association Membership 2016-17

Sophie Basha: 403.710.4404Travis Beran: 403.240.4994 Sophie Blayways: 403.217.1668 Jonathan Blair: 403.663.0625 McKenna Bolger: 403.288.4605 Olivia Burns: 403.686.7019 Alexa Coderre: 403.471.2539 Stephanie Couture: 403.251.7569 Julia Gagne: 403.663.8644 Regan Greer: 403.246.2684 Isabelle Hoffmann 403.464.2538 Sarah Hougen: 403.835.6474 Connor Jorgensen: 403.242.5452

Anna Kendall 403.909.6525Jessica Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Daniel Kotarba: 403.278.4440 Jessica Lalonde: 403.829.4277 Anna Latinovic: 403.313.5568 Uriah Lederhos: 403.685.5225 Carrie MacNeill: 587.434.9526 Parna Manzouri: 403.246.4152 Kyle Miller: 403.240.0862 Claire Moser: 403.209.3197 Sidney Nedelmann: 403.697.3673 Brandon Phillips: 403.698.2792 Connor Radke: 587.585.1135

Saba Riaz: 403.590.0124 Hailey Sanchez: 403.479.2670 Dana Sigordson: 403.249.1202 Scout Simard: 403.243.1388 Darby Stearn: 403.242.4291 Sarah Strilchuk: 403.210.2366Samantha Tabak: 403.973.6810 Ben Tabak: 587.899.4140Juliet Williams 403.217.1063 Charlotte Wilson 403.686.4323Jenna Westaway: 403.870.4422 Alexandra Wright: 403.276.9206

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Community Civic Chat

Calgary Signal hill April Community MessageLast October, Alberta Conservative Members of Parliament launched the Alberta Jobs Taskforce to deal with the jobs crisis in the province. Alberta’s unemployment rate rose from 4.6 % to 8.8 % in the last 18 months with Calgary having one of the highest rates in Canada at over 10 %. The result has been a spike in the incidence of crime and its severity as well as family violence.

The objectives of the Task Force were two fold. First, listen to Albertans, employers, workers, families and other stakeholders affected by the job crisis and collect their feedback and ideas. Second, to collate that information into a report containing recommendations and in a few instances budget requests of the Liberal Government.

The Calgary Signal Hill riding partnered with Calgary Confederation and Calgary Centre hosting a round table discussion followed by an open meeting where constituents brought forward their ideas and suggestions. Calgary Signal Hill constituents also were given the opportunity to participate by an email survey and close to 2,000 responded.

here are some of the task force’s recommendations:

• Elimination of the federal carbon tax• Reduction of the small business tax rate• Reversing the mandatory increase on CPP premiums• Respecting the non-partisan decisions of the National Energy Board with respect

to the construction of new pipelines• Investments in programs and opportunities to enhance youth employment in

Alberta• Reviewing the equalization payment formula• Advocating for Canadian resources and Canadian industry abroad• Provide a clear plan to bring the federal budget back into balance

I am very proud to support the report and present it on behalf of the residents of Calgary Signal Hill and thank you for the input. To access the complete report, please go to http://albertajobstaskforce.ca/en/ or to request a copy of the report please call my office at 403 292-6666.

Ron Liepert, Member of Parliament, Calgary Signal hill

#2216, 8561 8A Avenue SW Calgary, AB T3H 0V5Phone: 403 292-6666 Email: [email protected]

GIRL GUIDES WANTS YOU! Were you in Brownies or Guides when you were a girl? Do you have fond memories of playing games, selling cookies, going camping, and having fun with your friends at Girl Guide meetings?

If so, we invite you to consider coming back to Girl Guides as an adult!

Today, Girl Guides is still going strong and is Canada’s leading organization for girls and women, with over 80,000 members in communities all across the country.

Girl Guides is full of great women! Our adult members are wonderful role models who support girls to achieve and succeed through fun and adventures.

SARCEE HILLS GIRL GUIDES NEEDS SPARK, BROWNIE, GUIDE, AND PATHFINDER LEADERS FOR FALL 2017!

We have over 60 great women volunteer Leaders in our Sarcee Hills District, and we would love for you to join us! FUN is guaranteed!

Come back to Girl Guides! Interested in joining us?

Contact sarceehills_district @hotmail.com


Ever thought to make your home or business more energy efficient? Alberta government has established a new agency - Energy Efficiency Alberta which provides programs and services to help Albertans save money and energy. With its help you can increase your energy efficiency sometimes at no cost!

There are four major programs:

• Residential no-charge energy program• Residential retail products program• Business, non-profit, and institutional energy savings program• Residential and commercial solar program

Residential no-charge energy programThe Residential No-Charge Energy Savings Program offers direct, no-charge installation of energy efficient products across the province, in rural and urban houses, apartments and condos. Whether you own or rent your home, an Energy Efficiency Alberta installer will visit your home and conduct a walkthrough to identify potential opportunities for energy-efficient upgrades at no charge. Most homes can be upgraded in about an hour.

how does it work?Getting your no-charge, energy-efficient products is easy:

1. Fill out the form to register on the website https://www.efficiencyalberta.ca/residential-no-charge/

2. You’ll receive a call to schedule your installation, and a second call from the installer the day prior to their visit.

3. An installer will visit your home, and conduct a walkthrough to identify potential opportunities for energy-efficient upgrades at no charge.

4. The installer will upgrade your home to energy-efficient products, and show you how to use them. Most installations don’t take longer than an hour.

5. You’ll save money and conserve energy—immediately. And the products are yours to keep at no charge!

What kinds of products are included?All Alberta households are eligible to participate regardless of income or housing type. Installation will be conducted by qualified installers who schedule home visits. Installers will remove old products and replace them with more energy-efficient products, such as:

• Replacing existing incandescent nightlights, lightbulbs and exit signs with LED products• Replacing inefficient shower heads with high-efficiency shower heads• Installing faucet aerators if no aerator is present• Replacing a traditional power bar with an advanced power bar• Replacing a non-programmable thermostat with a smart (self-adjusting) thermostat

When will the program launch?Installations will begin in early April 2017, but you can sign up now to be among the first people in your area to get energy-efficient products at no charge.

For questions email the agency: [email protected] or Call toll free: 1.844.357.5604

Energy Efficiency in Discovery Ridge!

DRCA Environment

The DRCA would like to remind all residents and visitors to our community that there are clearly posted parking zones and time limits along Discovery Ridge Blvd, Discovery Ridge Lane, and Discovery Ridge Hill. Please respect all parking zones and time limits.

If you see a car parked for longer than the posted time, please call/email/connect via the app the City of Calgary’s 311 service.

Respect parking zones!

"Spring comeS: the flowerS learn their

colored ShapeS."~ maria KonopnicKa


Richard Pootmans, Councillor Ward 6P.O. Box 2100, Station M#8001A, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5

Phone: 403.268.1646 ~ Email: [email protected]~ Website: www.calgary.ca/ward6


Get outside and enjoy your community!

As the seasons change, now is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the amazing spaces we have in our communities. Here are some of my favourite parks in the Ward 6 area that you can visit:Griffith Woods Park The Elbow River flows unimpeded through this beautiful park in Discovery Ridge. Seldom can one experience a "wild river" within a major city. The curves in this part of the river has left “oxbow” wetlands, with a rich variety of aquatic ecosystems, along with one of only two large strands of White Spruce in The City’s park system.

Strathcona RavineTucked away between the Strathcona and Christie Park communities, these 23 hectares of ravines were set aside as an environmental reserve during the 1970s. The boardwalk at the west end crosses a seasonal stream and wetland, and is an excellent area for birdwatching. If you want to experience a classic ravine in the wilds of Calgary, this natural gem is the park to visit.

Battalion ParkOriginally a World War 1 training camp known as Camp Sarcee in 1915, this Signal Hill park was built to commemorate the Alberta soldiers who trained here. 16,000 stones were placed here by members of the Calgary, Lethbridge, Central Alberta, and Edmonton battalions, and were formed into their regiment numbers: 137, 113, 151, and 51. Along with its historical significance, the park includes great views, pathways, and of course, shopping opportunities in Westhills afterwards. For more information, visit Calgary.ca/parks

Want to send your kids on an action-packed nature adventure this summer? Calgary Parks is offering Nature Day Camps in July and August, connecting children with the natural world through hands-on activities and outdoor play. Guided by experienced educators, campers will explore bugs, birds, plants and animals while gaining a better understanding of nature and their place within it. Choose from Growing Wild (4-5 years), Wild for Wetlands (6-9 years), Winged Wonders (6-9 years), and Raptors Delight (10-12 years). Camps take place in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Ralph Klein Park, and childcare is available before and after. Registration is now open.

For more information, search “Nature Day Camps” at calgary.ca

2017 Councillor Chats & Ward 6 Open house DatesCouncillor ChatsAn informal evening and a chance to say hello in a one-on-one conversation with any questions or concerns you have.

Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. – Noon at SCA Community Association, 277 Strathcona Drive SW

Ward 6 Open houseOur biggest event of the year! Drop in and meet the various departments that make up The City of Calgary, from Urban Forestry, Calgary Police Services, Waste & Recycling, Planning, Water Resources, and more. Learn about the services available to you in your area, and get to know your community and what to look forward to!

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Glendale Community Association, 4500 25 Avenue SW

APRIL 23 - 29 is National Volunteer Week in Canada and on behalf of all Calgarians we want to sincerely thank community volunteers for all they do each and every day to improve neighbourhood life in Calgary!

ThERE ARE 151 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS in every neighbourhood across our city, and they are all run by volunteers. More than 20,000 volunteers are involved in community associations in Calgary, making it the LARGEST collective volunteer movement in the city!

April 23 - 29 is NAtioNAl VoluNteer Week!


The DR Rink is now available for rentals (spring, summer, fall). Ball hockey? Lacrosse practices? Birthday parties? The list goes on!

The details are: • rental rate is $30/hr. or $50/2 hrs.• a DRCA membership is required to book the facility• no refunds but rain-outs will be provided free of charge• rentals will be available weekdays between 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and weekends (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)• an email confirmation will be provided for renters to print out to bring to the rink• there will be no electrical access• block bookings are encouraged for teams (ex. every Tuesday from 7 -8 p.m., April to June, discounted rate $100/4 X 1 hr.)• use at your own risk, respect the facility, and keep it clean • funds raised through renting the rink help support its upkeep, maintenance, and support the DRCA

Discovery Ridge Rink is available to rent!

To book: 1. ensure your DRCA membership is up-to-date. Check at www.discoveryridge.com/membership2. email [email protected] to make your request. Include date, time, name and phone number. 3. Mail or deliver your payment4. Email confirmation will be sent.

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DR “Old Guys” to run in kenya May 14th!'Old Guys' Update

Discovery Ridge’s Old Guys in Action are…well…in action again. No grilled cheese; no jumping into frozen ponds. This time they are helping to organize an international running event in Kenya in support of Mully Children’s Family…and they are encouraging runners in the neighbourhood (and across Canada) to join them in the 5K, 10K or half marathon on May 14th in Ndalani, Kenya.

According to Old Guy co-founder Bernie Potvin, Charles Mulli was abandoned by his family in a remote Kenyan village at the age of 6. After years of struggle he started a small taxi business, then other businesses, eventually becoming a millionaire. At the peak of his career Charles gave it all away and began to bring orphan street children into his home. Twenty-five years later he has adopted over 10,000 children and literally has the biggest family in the world. A man with a grade 6 education runs some of the top schools in Africa and has been awarded two honorary PhDs.

“When Bernie introduced me to Charles almost 10 years ago now, we decided we needed to something significant to help his work. Being runners, we’ve been dreaming and scheming of a major fundraising run ever since”, says Ross Weaver, the other co-founder of OGIA. “We’ve been over to Kenya to see Charles, his work, his immense family…and to do planning runs…on several occasions. What Charles has accomplished in transforming children’s lives is nothing short of miraculous.”

Proceeds of the Mully Marathon will provide assistance to financially needy, academically qualified students so they can attend Mully University College. It’s a cause that resonates with Potvin, a recently retired Dean of Education. “This event will change Africa, one student at a time”, he says. “We anticipate that the Mully Marathon will become a major internationally sanctioned annual event and fundraiser, attracting runners from around the world. And you can be part of it!”

For more information on joining the run or supporting the Old Guys in their run, visit www.oldguysinaction.com and www.mullymarathon.com.


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As the winter season draws to a close, our main priority will shift from pathway snow clearing to spring clean-up of the greenspaces as the weather dictates. Mother Nature gives us all manner of precipitation and temperatures at this time of the year and ice can form unexpectedly. Use caution and don’t hesitate to contact us if you find an area that needs attention.

The NDHA Board members have been working on the 2017/18 budget and will use it to establish what projects can be completed this growing season. The “to-do” list is always long, but we will balance new projects with rejuvenation projects to keep our community green spaces as outstanding as ever.

BLACk kNOT TREE FUNGUS – PRUNE IT OUT! If you look at your trees right now and you see a dark, lumpy mass clinging to any of the branches, you probably have a tree infested with Black Knot Fungus. This fungus affects Mayday, Chokecherry and other stone fruit trees. For the long term survival of your infected tree, it is best to have it pruned out. Black Knot Fungus is spread by spores from within the lumpy mass; specific procedures when pruning must be followed to reduce further contamination. Pruning while the tree is dormant (no leaves), is best for success. The City of Calgary prunes out Black Knot Fungus from trees on public property within our community; please help to control this scourge and potentially save your own tree(s) by doing the same. Consider your safety; hiring a professional certified arborist may be the best plan but they book up quickly so you will want to make contact soon to reserve an appointment. More information on Black knot can be found on the City’s website under “City of Calgary – Black knot Fungus”.

RACCOON ALERT! As cute as they are, raccoons are nocturnal pests that can carry diseases capable of being transmitted to humans and pets, and they do frequent our community. They can cause property damage and have been known to attack when threatened; they are quite capable of killing cats and small dogs. Homeowners are advised to take steps to ensure raccoons are not attracted to your property. Bird feeders are targeted by these animals, but any food will do, including garbage or pet food left outside. Unusual levels of consumption of bird seed/pet food, or the presence in ornamental foliage beds and even window wells of something that looks like cat scat, but with berries and seeds in it, may indicate raccoons. Bird feeders can be “raccoon-proofed”; many methods can be found online. Please eliminate attractants in and around your property as soon as possible, for everyone’s sake.

RING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORk at our entrance area will soon ramp up; we will post updates on our website as they become available. The NDHA and the DRCA continue to work hard to protect the interests of Discovery Ridge but many community issues associated with this project remain unresolved. It is important that all residents of Discovery Ridge take time to engage in this process. There is ‘strength in numbers’. Concerns and questions can be emailed to the NDHA and/or the DRCA, but more importantly, to our MLA Mike Ellis at [email protected], our City of Calgary Ward 6 Councillor Richard Pootmans at [email protected], and to the ring road team at [email protected]

To receive updates on ring road developments beyond the landscaping issues at our entrance, the NDHA strongly encourages all residents to support the DRCA by purchasing a $25/year COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION membership. Your email address can then be registered, allowing for regular updates directly to your inbox. Please visit www.discoveryridge.com The DRCA IS YOUR RING ROAD VOICE – please help them out!

We are always happy to hear from our NDHA members; please access our website at www.ndha.ca for NDHA News updates or to send an email - you can also call us at 403.237.9595.

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DRCA Community Clean-up

The 4th Annual Discovery Ridge Garage Sales, Block Parties and Community Clean-up will be held on Saturday and Sunday, the 27th and 28th May 2017. Please join us as we clean up, clear out, donate and get to know our neighbours just a little bit better! The weekend is planned as follows:1. Community-wide garage sales will be held on Saturday morning. Advertising for this will be done in local newspapers and online, but it will be your responsibility to provide signage and directions to your individual sales within the community.

2. Block parties will be held on Saturday afternoon and evening. These will be organized by individual community members who are willing to help facilitate gatherings in specific areas. We have a list of community members who have been involved previously but if you are interested in helping please contact us and we will provide you with the necessary information and templates etc. It really is a great way to network and reach out!

3. The Community Clean-up will be held on Sunday from 9am - 2pm at the far west end of Discovery Ridge Boulevard. Many thanks to the City of Calgary Waste and Recycling and Animal and Bylaw Services for providing packer trucks for garbage and organics disposal, as well as a recycling bin.

In addition you will be able to donate gently used items to WINS, and safely dispose of your metals and e-recycling through Darren Bastien Recycling and Recycle Logic respectively. This year we will also be running a Free Store, where items can be donated and picked up by others. Any items that are not taken will be either disposed of or donated.

The following items WILL NOT be accepted:Tires, household chemicals, propane tanks, paint, bear spray cannisters, car seats, fluorescentbulbs.

The City of Calgary hazardous waste programme can be accessed below for further information. http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/WRS/Pages/Garbage-collection-information/Residential-services/Household-chemical-drop-off-program/Materials-Accepted-at-Household-Hazardous-Waste-Drop-off-Locations.aspx

A detailed list of items that will be accepted will be confirmed and available closer to the event.

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