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FALL 2014

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Waste Reduction Week

In honour of Waste Reduction Week

2014, we will again participate in

Jacket Racket from October 13 to

October 24. A red collection box will

be located in the main lobby. Please

consider donating new or gently used

jackets, ski/snow pants, gloves and

mitts for distribution throughout the

school system and emergency

shelters.

Interfaith Food Bank

Our Interfaith Food Bank Drive is

scheduled for November 17 to

December 5. Look for the red boxes

on the main floor and kindly donate

non-perishable items to help feed

the many hungry people in Calgary.

Tenants who donate will be entered

into a draw for a gift basket.

Recycle YourStyrofoamWe have scheduled a styrofoamrecycling roundup during WasteReduction Week.On Wednesday, October 22, between 11:30 amand 1:30 pm, bring CLEAN styrofoam, with nocardboard or paper attached, to the main floorlobby on the east side of the escalators andenter the draw for your chance to win a $50Future Shop gift card. Bring the MOST Styrofoamand win a $150 Future Shop gift card.

For more information, please contactTony Mackey, Tenant Services Manager,at tmackey@bentallkennedy.com orat 403-303-2471.

Farmers Market

Our tenants tell us that they lookforward to and really appreciate havinga summer farmers market organizedjust for them...

This was the fourth year for the marketand each year we have grown it just abit larger and more diverse. This year,the market was held at LivingstonPlace on July 23 and August 20.

Our tenants were able to buymeats, fruits, vegetables, preservesdesserts, baking, artistic goods andmuch more, all from local producers. To add to the fun, we alsoorganized some great musical acts that entertained everybodywhile they browsed and shopped! If you have suggestionsfor something you would like to see next year, please contactSimona Berneanu at 403-716-2003 or sberneanu@bentallkennedy.com.

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Pop Can Recycling...a wish come true

We are pleased to report that as of theend of September, we have raised morethan $20,000 for the Children's WishFoundation from our building Pop CanRecycling Program!

Established in 1984, the Children’s WishFoundation is a national non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish forchildren diagnosed with life threatening ill-nesses. Since its inception, Children’s Wishhas granted more than 18,000 wishes forchildren and their families and fulfillsapproximately 900 wishes annually.

This charity relies on the support of itsdonors, corporate sponsors and volunteers tomake certain that no wish is refused. Theyhave established themselves as one of themost recognized registered charities inCanada and have never turned down a wishfrom a child whether that is a computer,travel to some destination, to meeta celebrity or have their familymove closer to them.

If you wish to bring inpop cans to add to theprogram, leave them inyour office and ourevening cleaning crew willdrop them off in a storage area.The cans are picked up weeklyby the Children’s Wish Foundation.

INTACT PLACE COOKS

Roasted Butternut Squash SoupSeasons, the first-ever cookbook from SAIT Polytechnic's School of Hospitality andTourism, offers recipes to entice the senses all through the year. The recipes showcase20 world-class chef instructors who can be found at the Culinary Campus in downtownCalgary, or instructing students in the Highwood Dining Room at the main campus. Thisrecipe for Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash Soup from Chef Steve Lepine is a sampleof what's inside.

Squash soup:• 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped in 2" pieces• 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil, divided• 1 onion, diced• 1 leek, washed and diced• 1 garlic, minced• 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped• 1 3/4 cup (400 ml) chicken stock• 3 cups (700 ml) water• 2 cups (500 ml) whipping cream

Preheat oven to 400° F. Toss chopped butternut squash in 1 tbsp canola oil and a pinch ofsalt. Place on baking tray and roast until golden brown, around 25-30 minutes. Make sureto turn squash every 5 minutes. Once squash is roasted, set aside.

Sweat onions and leek in remaining canola oil for 5 minutes on medium heat, making sureno colour is on vegetables by adjusting heat. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add potatoes, squash, chicken stock, water and sachet (see below). Cook on medium heatfor 25-30 minutes until potato is soft. Then discard sachet and purée soup until no lumpsremain. Season with salt and rest of whipping cream (see below).

When ready to serve, place soup into bowls or cups, sprinkle pumpkin seeds onto soup anddrop a large tablespoon of spiced cream on soup.

Sachet:• 1 sprig of fresh thyme• 2 bay leaves• 6 black peppercorns

Wrap Sachet ingredients in cheesecloth tied with butcher twine, or coffee paper filterworks as well.

Spiced cream:• 1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cinnamon• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) nutmeg• 1 tsp (5 ml) brown sugar• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt• 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin seeds

Toast pumpkin seeds on baking tray in 400° F oven for 3-4 minutes until goldenbrown. Take out of oven and season with a pinch of salt. Whip 1 cup of whippingcream to soft peaks. Once cream starts to set add cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar,place back into fridge for later.

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Bicycle theft is an increasing problem inCalgary. In 2010,1,052 bicycles were reportedstolen in the city. In 2011, that number rose13% to 1,191, another 17% to 1,398 in 2012,and a whopping 34% to 1,876 in 2013. Notall thefts are reported. In fact, it is estimatedthat the vast majority of bike thefts gounreported. The Calgary Police Servicerecovered 137 bicycles lost or stolen in2012 alone, and 193 in 2013.

Many stolen bicycles are just taken for joyrides, traded for cash or drugs, gutted forparts, or used by the thieves. Even a bicycleworth less than $100 can fit the bill if it'seasy to steal. In the end, your best defenseagainst bike theft is to always lock yourbike properly.

How to lock a bike:

• Fight bike theft by making it more difficultto steal bicycles. If you are going to leave your bike unattended for any period of time, even for just a minute, it should be locked, and locked properly.

• Use a secure lock, such as a high-quality U-type lock or a heavy duty chain made from hardened steel.

• Other locks, including cable locks, plain steel chains, and household padlocks found in hardware stores can be easily and quickly cut with readily availabletools such as wire or bolt cutters.

• Always lock the frame to a stationaryobject, preferably a bike rack. Do not lockyour bike to small trees, street signs,movable objects, or handrails.

...your bestdefense againstbike theft isto always lockyour bikeproperly.

• Make sure that your lockedbicycle cannot easily beslipped over or underwhatever you aresecuring it to.

• A thief may try tosteal components such as thesaddle, wheels, or handlebars, evenif they cannot get your entire bike.Use an additional cable to secureyour wheels and saddle.

What to do if your bike is stolen:

• The best chance of recovering it is byreporting the theft to the police.

• If there are suspects or witnesses,or if the area where you locked yourbike is covered by video surveillance,report your stolen bike by calling theCalgary Police Service non-emergencyline (403-266-1234) or visit a districtoffice.

• Otherwise, if your bike is worth less than $5,000, you can report the theft online.

• If the theft happened at Intact Place,report the theft to Building Security.An incident report will be completed that includes an investigation of the area and possible video surveillance. In addition,it will enable Property Management to identify trends and take steps to safeguard against future incidents.

• Always keep information for reportingand recovering your bicycle in a safeplace, and have it on hand whenreporting a bike theft.

This information should include:

a) The serial number of your bicycle(usually stamped on the undersideof the bottom bracket, and recordedon your sales receipt if the bike waspurchased new from a bicycle shop.

b) Proof of ownership such as a salesreceipt or repair receipts

c) A photo of the bike as well as adescription of the bicycle and parts,including make, model, colour, and any installed accessories ordistinguishing marks.

Use the IP bike cage in the parkade!

• The bike cage is secured, can beaccessed with a pass card, and isavailable for your daily use.

• For more information, please contactTenant Relations Manager, Simona Berneanu at 403-716-2003 orsberneanu@bentallkennedy.com.

Bicycle theft on the increase

Stampede breakfast a foot stomping success!

Once again our 2014 Tenant Stampede Breakfast turned out to be a greatfoot stomping stomach filling success! All building occupants were invited tocome down and enjoy delicious food and great entertainment and atmosphere.

Bentall Kennedy and bcIMC Realty Corporation were pleased to donate theproceeds from raffle tickets and the 50/50 draw to the Children’s CottageSociety. Thanks to your generosity, $707.50 was raised for our charity of choice.

Calgary winters are famous for being cold.The mercury keeps dropping, and suddenly,the bears aren’t the only ones hibernating!

While it’s true that many of us spend moretime indoors in the winter, there are alsothose who embrace the outdoors, the snowand cooler temperatures.

This fall, use these five tips to get preparedfor whatever the winter season will bring,whether you are indoors or out.

• Get informed before you gooutdoors

Are you eagerly awaiting your chanceto hit the slopes? Dreaming of makingtracks with snowshoes? Check outAdventureSmart.ca to help you plan fora safe and enjoyable outing, whateveryour passion.

AdventureSmart encourages everyoneto follow the three T’s: Trip planning,training and taking the essentials for anyoutdoor adventure. Here are some keytips for winter adventures:

– Before heading out, complete a trip plan and leave it with friends orfamily. You can find a templateonline at AdventureSmart.ca

– Get trained for your adventure and stay within your limits.

– Take survival essentials with you andequipment like a communications alerting device in case of anemergency. In avalanche terrain,for example, essential equipmentincludes a probe, beacon and shovel.

– Wear a helmet when skiing, skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Dress in layers to avoid hypothermia and keep your head, ears and hands covered to prevent frostbite.

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• Stay safe indoors

Winter is a busy season for fires inCanada. That’s why it’s important tobe mindful of fire prevention andsafety. Make sure you have workingsmoke alarms, don’t leave burningcandles unattended and if a potcatches fire while cooking, put a lidon it. Click here for more tips.

• Check your family emergency kit

You likely have some basic emergencykit items already in your home, such asa flashlight, battery-operated radio,food, water and blankets. The key is tomake sure they are organized, easy tofind and easy to carry (in a suitcasewith wheels or in a backpack) in caseyou need to evacuate your home.Use this checklist to help put yourkit together.

• Keep an emergency kit inyour vehicle

Prepare an emergency kit and keep itin your vehicle. Refresh the suppliesfor winter. For example, add an extrablanket or new food items. Use thislist for ideas.

• Check weather reports

When severe winter weatherthreatens, Environment Canada issuesspecial alerts to notify Canadians inaffected areas so that they can takesteps to protect themselves and theirproperty. Click here to learn moreabout weather alerts.

Winter may be cold, but it doesn’t haveto be dangerous — stay warm and safeand enjoy your winter, inside and out!

Winter safety indoors and out

AdventureSmartencourages everyoneto follow the three T’s:trip planning, trainingand taking the essentialsfor any outdoor adventure

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This newsletter is produced quarterlyby Bentall Kennedy for tenants, serviceproviders, and employees at Intact Place.Articles from this newsletter may becopied or reproduced by citing thesource. If you have questions/suggestions, please contact PropertyManager Wayne Scherger atwscherger@bentallkennedy.comor 403-303-2443.

Hanging up is a real hang up for 9-1-1 9 -1-1 is in the business of saving lives, and they need our help to do their job.

They get more than 400,000 calls every year but up to 30% of these calls areaccidental – either the caller didn't mean to dial 9 -1 -1 or does not have an emergency.

Accidents do happen, but they become problematic for this service because:

• Accidental callers often hang up without letting the service know they donot need emergency help, or

• Their cell phone called the number without them knowing.

Here is how you can help prevent time consumingaccidental calls to 9-1-1:

• If you do accidently dial 9-1-1 from your home phoneor cell phone, stay on the line so you can tell theEmergency Communications Officer what happened.If you hang up, they have to call you back and that could tieup a line for someone who really needs it.

• Talk to your cell phone service provider and find out how to safely carryyour mobile phone to prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls.

• Remove the batteries from old cell phones.

• Don't allow children to play with your phones.

STAFF PROFILE

Michael EckingerManager, Security & Life Safety

Michael Eckingerrecently joinedBentall Kennedy asManager, Security& Life Safety.

He is responsiblefor overseeingthe securitydepartments at BP Centre, JamiesonPlace, Livingston Place and Intact Place.

What he says has impressed him most sofar is the dedication and professionalismof both Bentall Kennedy and its tenants.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys workingon his deck and backyard project, andspending time with his wife and fivemonth old daughter.

Michael can be reached at 403-303-2442or meckinger@BentallKennedy.com.

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