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(S) denotes Separate (FR) denotes French Immersion

Heritage Heights School K9 403-938-1400

Big Rock Elementary K6 403-938-6666

Dr. Morris Gibson School K6 403-938-6221

Ecole Percy Pegler (FR) K6 403-938-4449

Ecole Okotoks Junior High (FR) 7-9 403-938-4426

Foothills Composite High School (FR)Alberta High School of Fine Arts

10-12 403-938-6116

Foothills School Preschool ProgramBig Rock Elementary School

K 403-938-6666

Holy Trinity Academy (FR) (S ) 9-12 403 938-2477

Good Shepherd School (S) ECS-6 403 938-4318

John Paul II Collegiate (FR) (S) 7-9 403 938-4600

St. Paul’s Academy Virtual School& Okotoks Homeschooling Services 1-12 403 938-4119

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De Winton Play Group & Play School PS 403 938-2525

Open Arms Catholic Preschool PS - Jr . K 403 852-8273

Learning Experience PS - Jr . K 403 256-1417

Calgary French & International School (FR) PS - 9 403 240-1500

Glenmore Christian Academy ECS-9 403 254-9050

Edison School PK-12 403 938-7670

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School 1-12 403 938-4431

Green Learning Academy PS-9 403 873-1966

DeWinton Community Hall .....................................................................................................................................................403 938-2525Shawnessy Library 333 Shawville Blcd. SE .....................................................................................................................403 221-2072Newsletter Advertising Sales .................................................................................................................................................403 720-0762

DeWinton United Church [email protected] Mennonite Church DeWinton [email protected] Church Anglican ChurchMillarville 403-933-3620Hwy. #549, 6.4 km east of Hwy. 22www.meotaparish.ca

Millarville Community Church 403-931-1618Hwy. #549, east of Hwy. 22 [email protected]

Red Deer Lake United Church 403-256-3181Hwy. 22x West (1 km west of 37th Street SW)www.rdlunitedchurch.orgCanyon Creek Christian Fellowship 403-256-3167333 Midpark Way SE

High River Hospital 509 9 Ave W High River 403 652-2200

Rockyview General Hospital 7007 – 14 St SW Calgary Admin 403 943-3000 Emergency 403 943-3449Alberta Children’s Hospital 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW Admin 403 955-7211 Emergency 403 955-7070

Urgent Care Centre 11 Cimarron Common Okotoks 403 995-2600

Midnapore Medical Dental 37, 240 Midpark Way SE Calgary 403 256-1272Shawnessy Medical Clinic 138, 70 Shawville Blvd SE 403 254-8703South Calgary Urgent Care 31 Sunpark Plaza SE 403 943-9300

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School Bus InformationFoothills School Division Transportation Department 403 652-6547Transportation Officer, Virginia MacLeod

Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Board Transportation Department 403 938-2659Transportation Officer, Bonnie Smith


Back to school safety

Alberta Health Services EMS would like to remind parents and students of some basic road safety tips as streets become busier with the return of the school year. Pedestrians and motorists each have an important role to play- road safety is a shared responsibility.

Around school buses Flashing amber lights mean a bus is

slowing down to stop. Motorists should do likewise.

No matter which direction you are coming from, STOP when approaching a school bus with activated flashing red lights - unless the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway from you.

Driver courtesy goes a long way. By simply being alert and cautious when approaching a school bus, you are contributing to school bus safety.

Motorists Avoid talking on cell phones, texting,

or any other behavior that diverts your attention away from driving.

Give right of way to pedestrians who have activated overhead crossing lights or who are waiting to cross from a street corner.

Remember it is illegal to pass vehicles, other than those that are parked, in school zones or playground zones during posted hours.

Pedestrians Cross only at marked crosswalks or

street corners that have clear visibility from all directions.

Make eye contact with all drivers before crossing the street.

When activating overhead crossing lights, pause before stepping off the curb to ensure motorists in both directions have come to a complete stop.

Stay within the crosswalk lines until fully clear of the road way.

Obey pedestrian lights at intersections. Cross the street only when you see the ‘walk’ sign and only when all cars have come to a complete stop.

If you are with young children or pets, hold your child’s hand firmly and keep a solid grip on leashes when crossing.

Remember: children learn by observing you. By teaching them safe crossing habits as early as possible you can reduce the chance your child may be involved in a preventable auto/pedestrian collision.


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September 15 – 17 the NatioNal ballet of CaNada: 60 GloriouS YearS! An inspiring mixed repertoire. www.albertaballet.com

ruNNiNG uNtil oCtober 30 ShadY buSiNeSS at . 403.243.6642 or www.stagewestcalgary.com/shows.html

September 13 – oCtober 2 the toSCa Café presented by Theatre Calgary. The San Francisco Chronicle calls it “genuine magic”. www.theatrecalgary.com

• September 3 The Calgary Highland Games take place at Springbank Park for All Seasons. Bagpipes, bands, dancers, caber toss, children’s games, and ceilidh. Fun for everyone. www.calgaryhighlandgames.org• September 7 – 11 Spruce Meadows Masters Watch the world’s top show jumping athletes at this tournament. Enjoy family entertainment, shopping and different foods from various countries. www.sprucemeadows.com/tournaments• September 9 CFL – Calgary at Edmonton 7:00 pm. www.stampeders.com/schedule• September 9 – 17 Artcity Festival 20th annual celebration of visual art, architecture and design. Events at various locations throughout the city. Free to the public. www.artcityfestival.com• September 10 & 11 Calgary Produce Marketing Association Harvest Sale takes place at Heritage Park Historical Village. Fresh fruits and vegetables in an old-fashioned setting and matching prices. Monies raised support local charities. 403.268.8500 / www.heritagepark.ca• September 15 Hank Williams “Live” 1952 starring Joe Matheson (Dinner Show) at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. 403.236.7529 www.deerfootinn.com• September 17 CFL Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions 5:00 pm at McMahon Stadium. www.stampeders.com/schedule• September 17 & 18 Calgary Artwalk with over 30 galleries showcasing artists at various galleries and studios in and around the city. Demonstrations, artist talks and other events, 403.263.6500 or www.calgaryartwalk.com• September 23 – October 2 Calgary International Film Festival Over 200 films from around the world. Screenings at various theatres in Calgary. www.calgaryfilm.com• September 24 & 25 Railway Days at Heritage Park. Model railway displays and a train pull competition, demonstrations and tours. 403.268.8500 / www.heritagepark.ca• until September 25 Burnt Toast Studio exhibit at the Epcor Centre Window Galleries across from Max Bell Theatre. Five artists explore and present screen printing, relief printing, mixed media, papermaking, painting and sculpture. epcorcentre.org• September 30 – October 2 Multicultural Impressions: Art and Literary Exhibition at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. View the artistic interpretations and impressions of Calgary’s cultural diversity, including a gala evening and public art workshops. www.calgarymulti.com


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• October 8 Temptations at Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Wristband 4:00 pm / Show 9:30 pm. Tickets at hotel front desk in person or phone 403.236.7529.• October 11 – 16 Wordfest a six-day literary festival, takes place at various venues in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley. For more information 403.237.9068 or www.wordfest.com• October 11 – November 6 To Kill a Mockingbird presented by Theatre Calgary. www.theatrecalgary.com• October 14 John Hammond at 8:00 pm. Part of Epcor Centre’s Acoustic Blues line-up. Information and tickets 403.294.9494 or online at epcorcentre.org• October 14 & 15 Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival features an array of world-class wine, spirits and beer along with local culinary creations at Stampede Park’s BMO Centre Hall D & E. www.rockymountainwine.com• October 17 Preservation Hall Jazz Band New Orleans Jazz at Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets at 403.294.9494 or at epcorcentre.org• October 20 Ray Griff is on stage at Deerfoot Inn & Casino. Wristband 4:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm. Phone 403.236.7529 for additional information• October 21 CFL Calgary Stampeders vs Saskatchewan Roughriders 7:30 pm at McMahon Stadium. www.stampeders.com/schedule/• October 21 David Francey performs at River Park Church as part of Fish Creek Concerts series. For tickets and information 403.263.0079• October 27 – 29 Wonderland a dynamic re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic presented by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. www.albertaballet.com• October 27 – 30 Oktoberfest at Spruce Meadows. www.sprucemeadows.com• October 28 & 29 Psycho: The Movie and the Music 8 pm. Part of Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s POPS series. For information 403.571.0849 or logon to cpo-live.com• running until October 30 Shady Business at Stage West is packed with energy and madcap comedy. 403.243.6642 or www.stagewestcalgary.com/shows.html• running until November 6 Hard Days Knights at Jubilations Dinner Theatre . For detailed information 403.249.779 or www.jubilations.ca

oCtober 27 – 29 WoNderlaNd a dynamic re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic presented by Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. www.albertaballet.com

ruNNiNG uNtil November 6hard daYS KNiGhtS at Jubilations Dinner Theatre . For detailed information 403.249.779 or www.jubilations.ca

oCtober 17 preServatioN hall Jazz baNd New Orleans Jazz at Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets at 403.294.9494 or at epcorcentre.org


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Card Creation by BevKardz: Learn how to make your own cards with Bev Milton of BevKardz. In this work-shop you will learn the basics of this popular activity and create three unique cards to take home. Tues. Oct. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m..

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENSFantasy Book Club for ages 10 – 13 will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov.1, and Dec.6, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Participants will read some great fantasy novels.

Alberta Arts Days 2011: Mr. Rayz Music for Kidz: enjoy epic story drama with songs woven into the nar-rative, featuring acoustic guitar and world music instru-ments. Ages 4 to 7 with parent/caregiver. Saturday Oct. 1, 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGuAGE (ESL)Citizenship Preparation Class: Learn about Canada with the purpose of preparing yourself for the Citizen-ship Exam. This program is presented in partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary. Saturday Sept.24, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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This summer was particularly busy, with several initiatives being rolled out across the province. As always, I

am here to listen to any concerns that you may have and to be your voice in government. I look forward to work-ing with all of you to make Alberta the best place to live, work and raise a family.

School and Playground Zones and Areas

Standardizing start and end times is an important traffic safety initiative. Alberta Transportation is working on an implementation plan to update school and playground zone start and end times and to designate all zones and areas on provincial highways according to national en-gineering standards; to be implemented prior to the be-ginning of the fall 2012 school term. Results of the con-sultation and subsequent feedback in early 2010 have strongly supported changes to standardize school and playground zones. Alberta Transportation is aware that several schools across the province have start times that do not align with current school and playground zone times. Updated start and end times that better reflect school hours have been recommended as a result of the feedback. School administrations and school boards will be notified of the impact to their schools. This will be followed by public opportunities for feedback.

Fresh system gives Albertans even better air quality in-formation

Alberta is adopting a modified federal Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to give Albertans the most timely and rele-vant information to plan their outdoor activities. Under Alberta’s adoption of the AQHI hydrogen sulphide and total reduced sulphur will be measured in addition to giving Albertans notice when visibility is a concerns and when odours may be detected. This information will be provided to Albertans at an hourly rate that will ensure conditions are up-to-date at all times. As well, the AQHI will include a forecasting feature that will give Albertans the ability to look at anticipated air quality for the cur-rent day, night and the following day. This system works on a scale from one to ten to determine health risk for the general population and for those with respiratory conditions, with the lower the number meaning a lower health risk. For more information on what is being done to monitor air quality in our province, please visit www.airquality.alberta.ca.

The Royal Visit

This summer we had the honour of hosting the newly-married Royal Couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cam-bridge. As they are known for their dedication to youth and support for higher learning, the Government of Al-berta was inspired to create a $50,000 Duke and Duch-ess of Cambridge Scholarship on their behalf. As many as 25 awards of $2000 each will be rewarded to students annually who have been in government care while also being based on their academic performance. This is just one of the ways that our government is demonstrating this commitment to accessible and affordable learning opportunities for Albertans.

New distracted driving law comes into effect Septem-ber 1

I am very pleased to announce that the distracted driv-ing legislation that I supported will be implemented in our province on Sept. 1. This is the most comprehensive distracted driving legislation in Canada, and will prohib-it the use of hand-held cell phone for talking or texting, the use of other electronic devices, reading, writing and personal grooming while driving. Drivers are still able to use cell phones or communication devices, but only in a hands-free or voice activated manner. Several studies have shown that 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions in-volve driver distraction, which is why I believe that this legislation will greatly improve safety on Alberta’s roads. For more information about the new law, please visit www.transportation.alberta.ca/distracteddriving.htm.

Senior supports

Seniors are deeply involved in building stronger com-munities, and every day I see their contributions ben-efitting Albertans of all ages. It is important that we provide seniors in our province with the support they need, which is why the Government of Alberta is com-mitted to offering many helpful and informative ser-vices. These range from numerous financial assistance incentives to housing and health programs that are all designed to help the Alberta seniors who are so valu-able to our communities. For more detailed information please contact the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 or visit www.seniors.alberta.ca.Calgary Hays Constituency Office 403.215.4380

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The City of Calgary has adjusted school zone times to help increase safety for children attending schools with early start times, as well as for children involved in extra-curricular activities that begin prior to the school day.

When driving through your neighbourhood, please remember that School Time Zones begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.

school Zone time rEmindEr!

Best known as the “Father of Standard Time”, Sir San-ford Fleming (1827-1915) emigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1845.

Later in life, as chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), linking east to west, Fleming found that North America was a jumble of different time zones, with each town along the railroad route marking its own time, maintained by a well-known clock like a church steeple or a clock in a jeweller’s window. Each town set its own clock based on when the sun was high-est in the sky, but with the dawn of railroad travel, this system created a logistical nightmare for train sched-ules, due to the large number of time differences.

After missing a train in Ireland in 1876 because the train’s departure schedule had been misprinted p.m. instead of a.m., Fleming was inspired to create a 24-hour standardized system of time zones. In 1883, Canada was one of the first countries to adopt Standard Time.

On January 1, 1885, the International Meridian Confer-ence adopted Greenwich Mean Time as the worldwide standard, and by 1929, most major countries had fol-lowed suit.

Fleming also designed Canada’s first adhesive postage stamp, the “Three Penny Beaver” which was issued in 1851. He was part of planning vast parts of the CPR and Intercolonial Railway, and was instrumental in helping to found the Royal Society of Canada. He was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1897.

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To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

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fiction•The Bourne Dominion – Robert Ludlum•Ghost Story – Jim Butcher•State of Wonder – Ann Patchett•Against All Enemies – Tom Clancy•Carte Blanche (007) – Jeffery Deaver•Distant Hours – Kate Mortoni

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odComfort food is simply prepared, using fresh, wholesome ingredients, combined with varying measures of nostalgia (depending on the dish). What better time of year than autumn to enjoy dishes like fruit crisps and cobblers, pot pies, soups, stews, chili or chowder, served with homemade bread or biscuits!

The next time you gather together with your family, take a taste trip down memory lane -- share your fond favourites and find out what others enjoyed while growing up. Oftentimes, a story will emerge about a certain dish or event when it was served. You may discover a recipe that has been handed down over the generations, or a blue ribbon winner from a country fair.

Recently, when visiting my parents, I thoroughly enjoyed a delicious cherry cobbler my mom had prepared. She used to make them of-ten “when we were kids”. Needless to say, I went home armed with the recipe and many rekindled memories.

Apple crisp is also a universal favourite throughout my family, as is chili, and potato-corn chowder.

And who can resist homemade chicken soup, loaded with chunks of chicken and great garden vegetables!

Following is a basic biscuit recipe that is easy to prepare and com-plements many dishes. Experiment with herbs, spices and season-ings – think sweet; think savoury!

Basic Biscuits2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup cubed butter¾ cup milk1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

• Preheat oven to 400• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut

in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs• Add milk to mixture, and continue stirring until dough is soft and

moist – do not over mix• Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead and roll lightly

to form a rectangle approximately ½” – ¾” thick. • Cut dough with a 2 ½” - 3” round cutter and place rounds on a

parchment lined sheet pan• Brush with egg wash• Bake until golden, approximately 18 - 20 minutes, depending on

the size of the biscuits

Enjoy the memories and the meals!

-BG Rose

Tasting Memory Lane


by Michael Martin, CFA, MBA

If you are 65 or older, the following is a checklist of key financial planning considerations that may help you preserve and grow your wealth. Please note that while this checklist covers the most common situations, it is not meant to be exhaustive.

• You may be able to claim a federal non-refundable Age Amount tax credit up to $6,537 on your tax return. This Age Amount tax credit is income-based; it is re-duced by 15% for every dollar above a net income of $32,961.

• Old Age Security (OAS) benefits are available to anyone age 65 and over who meets the residency require-ments. The maximum benefit as of April 1, 2011 is $526.85 per month. The OAS benefit is clawed back at a rate of $0.15 for every $1 of net income over $67,668.

• If you worked in Canada, you may be eligible to receive Canada Pension Plan (CPP). To even out retirement incomes and possibly reduce your family tax bill, consider sharing this government pension with your spouse.

• If your spouse is taxed at a lower rate, consider split-ting any eligible pension income with your spouse to reduce your family’s overall tax bill.

• The pension income tax credit may entitle you to re-ceive a maximum federal non-refundable pension tax credit on your first $2,000 of eligible pension income.

• Consider the benefits of an inter-vivos trust which may include minimization of probate tax and income-splitting possibilities with your children or grandchildren • Consider creating a testamentary trust in your Will, which may allow for tax savings for the beneficiary as the trust is taxed as a separate taxpayer • A simple method of avoiding probate or achieving income splitting is to gift assets to your children or grandchildren. • If you have philanthropic intentions, consider gifting securities in-kind to a qualified regis-tered charity for a twofold benefit. • Consider establishing a charitable remainder trust to get the tax benefits now for making a charitable donation upon death. • If you have a younger spouse and you are re-quired to set up a RRIF as you are turning 71 this year but you will not require the mandatory an-nual minimum RRIF payments, consider using your younger spouse’s age when setting up the

RRIF to minimize taxable RRIF withdrawals. • If you are 71 this year and still earning income, consider

making a final RRSP contribution in December (based on your earned income from 2011) to maximize your RRSP before you convert to a RRIF and limit the 1% over-contribution penalty to a single month.

• If you are 72 or older and can no longer contribute to your own RRSP but have a married or common-law spouse who is 71 years or younger, consider making an RRSP contribution to their Spousal RRSP, subject to your unused RRSP contribution room.

• Consider taking advantage of the $5,000 annual maximum contribution to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

• Consider purchasing an insured annuity as a tax-efficient method to increase your retirement income.

• If you own any assets or investments situated in the U.S., it is important to examine your potential U.S. es-tate tax exposure and consider strategies to minimize or eliminate your potential U.S. estate tax liability.

Michael Martin is an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securi-ties Inc. Member–Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This article is for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advi-sor before taking any action based on information in this article.

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