June newsletter - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary
June newsletter - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary June newsletter - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary
www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca www.ramsaycalgary.ca June 2012 Circulation 1250 Printed on recycled paper NEXT General MeetingS Tuesday Jun 5 & Sep 4 at 7pm Meet Ramsay’s New Baker p. 11 Next Ramsay Visioning Workshop: Sat Jun 23rd 10-2 R amsay C ommunity A ssociation • 1136 – 8 th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2Z7 • 403-265-4898
- Page 2 and 3: P R U D E N T I A L T O O L E P E E
- Page 5: President’s Message Kevin Cunning
- Page 10 and 11: PART OF YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD New Urba
- Page 12 and 13: Developing Canada’s Resources, an
- Page 14: Service Alexandra Centre Society Ov
www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca<br />
www.ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
<strong>June</strong> 2012<br />
Circulation 1250<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>ted on recycled paper<br />
NEXT General Meet<strong>in</strong>gS<br />
Tuesday Jun 5 & Sep 4 at 7pm<br />
Meet<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong>’s New Baker<br />
p. 11<br />
Next<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> Vision<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Workshop:<br />
Sat Jun 23rd 10-2<br />
R amsay C ommunity A ssociation • 1136 – 8 th Street SE, <strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2G 2Z7 • 403-265-4898
P R U D E N T I A L T O O L E P E E T R E A L E S T A T E<br />
400, 1135-17th Avenue S.W.<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong>, AB T2T 0B6<br />
Cell 403-869-9730<br />
E-mail: mckenahomes@telus.net<br />
Tisha McKenna<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> Real Estate<br />
Where’s Tisha?<br />
SOLD <strong>in</strong> 1 Day<br />
SOLD <strong>in</strong> 3 Days<br />
Congratulations Jackie<br />
Gough, last months w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
of “Where’s Tisha”<br />
If you know where I am <strong>in</strong><br />
the photo above, be the<br />
first to e-mail me and w<strong>in</strong> a<br />
$10.00 gift card for Caffe<br />
Rosso.<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g sales activity improved across all sectors<br />
<strong>in</strong> the City, a 26% <strong>in</strong>crease over levels recorded<br />
last year. The growth <strong>in</strong> full-time employment,<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ed with improv<strong>in</strong>g migration levels is translat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>in</strong>creased demand for hous<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
properties are <strong>in</strong> high demand; many buyers are<br />
opt<strong>in</strong>g for hous<strong>in</strong>g closer to the downtown core.<br />
Additionally the East Village project is hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
positive effect, as I am f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g many buyers are<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>Ramsay</strong> as an excellent area to <strong>in</strong>vest.<br />
Specifically two of my list<strong>in</strong>gs on 23rd Avenue<br />
sold with<strong>in</strong> days of list<strong>in</strong>g, great news for all of<br />
us who have <strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> <strong>Ramsay</strong>.<br />
mckennahomes@telus.net
<strong>Ramsay</strong> Logo designed by Janice Thoroughgood<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong> & Hall<br />
Board of Directors & <strong>Community</strong> Chairs<br />
1136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.265.4898 • F: 403.265.4858<br />
Position Name Contact Info<br />
President Kev<strong>in</strong> president@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Cunn<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
Past President —<br />
Vice President<br />
– External<br />
Jenny Jensen vpexternal@ramsaycalgary.<br />
ca<br />
Vice President<br />
– Internal<br />
Josie Casale vp<strong>in</strong>ternal@ramsaycalgary.<br />
ca<br />
Treasurer Sheila treasurer@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Wetanko<br />
Secretary Vacant secretary@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
2 yr Member Sean Dennie sean@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
2 yr Member Andrew andrew@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Squires<br />
1 yr Member Mart<strong>in</strong> mart<strong>in</strong>@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
L’Heureux<br />
1 yr Member Allan Baker allan@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
1 yr Member Carolyn carolyn@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Graham<br />
Hall Manager Gisele Ruel hallmanager@<br />
ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Safety Nicole Schon 403-605-1074<br />
Committee<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter Sports Shannon Fox wslpaterson@shaw.ca<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Pat Baker bakerpals@shaw.ca<br />
Beautification Andrew<br />
Squires<br />
beautification@<br />
ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
<strong>Community</strong><br />
Garden<br />
Carol<br />
Engstrom<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> School<br />
Liaison<br />
Jenny Jensen 403-248-9335<br />
ramsayschool@hotmail.com<br />
Website<br />
website@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Support<br />
Website<br />
www.ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Newsletter<br />
news@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
Team<br />
Newsletter<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Josie Casale advertis<strong>in</strong>g@ramsaycalgary.<br />
ca<br />
Newsletter<br />
Layout<br />
Fred Holliss 403-815-3733<br />
fred@holliss.ca<br />
Anyone above can be contacted by leav<strong>in</strong>g a message at the<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Hall at 403-265-4898.<br />
General Meet<strong>in</strong>gs are held on the first Tuesday of the month<br />
at the Hall. Elections are held <strong>in</strong> October.<br />
Compla<strong>in</strong>ts about Lilydale smells:<br />
• City of <strong>Calgary</strong> 311<br />
• Alberta Environment 1800-222-6514<br />
• <strong>Calgary</strong> Health Region 403-943-8060<br />
Police Contacts • Emergency: 911<br />
If you see crimes <strong>in</strong> the area, please contact the police by<br />
phone at 403-266-1234 or : pol4177@calgarypolice.ca<br />
<strong>Community</strong> liaison officer: Const. Simon Staples 403-567-6146<br />
Drug Hotl<strong>in</strong>e 403-206-8100 leave msg.<br />
Newsletter Contributions<br />
Any community member is welcome to contribute to this<br />
<strong>newsletter</strong>. The deadl<strong>in</strong>e for submissions for each upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
month’s issue is the 15 th of the preced<strong>in</strong>g month. Please email<br />
your contributions, comments, and articles to:<br />
news@ramsaycalgary.ca or drop it off the Hall.<br />
The op<strong>in</strong>ions expressed by the writers of some of the articles<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded here<strong>in</strong> do not necessarily agree with the position of<br />
the <strong>newsletter</strong> Editor or Committee.<br />
ON THE COVER:<br />
“<strong>Ramsay</strong> Parade of Garage Sales”<br />
Photo by Nancy Janovicek<br />
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it appears that throw<strong>in</strong>g down grass seed<br />
does not guarantee new grass<br />
<strong>in</strong> the same way throw<strong>in</strong>g down gu<strong>in</strong>ness<br />
does not guarantee becom<strong>in</strong>g a brewmaster<br />
(although it might be more fun)<br />
new grass’ value would depend on how much<br />
your lawn def<strong>in</strong>es your persona<br />
<strong>in</strong> my case<br />
not much<br />
<strong>in</strong>stead i’m th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g that mak<strong>in</strong>g mozzrella<br />
might take my pizza to the next level<br />
I’ve grown my own basil after all<br />
made the dough from scratch<br />
haven’t figured out how to mill wheat though<br />
and i completely fail at grow<strong>in</strong>g tomatoes<br />
can’t milk a cow<br />
or a goat<br />
but i can sit on someone’s lawn and admire it<br />
while eat<strong>in</strong>g equally admirable flatbread<br />
403-815-3733<br />
fred@holliss.ca<br />
web design pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
street cleaners came & went - now mow!<br />
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Contact Josie Casale at 403-265-4898<br />
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President’s Message<br />
Kev<strong>in</strong> Cunn<strong>in</strong>gham, President, <strong>Ramsay</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
So far we have had some great weather this spr<strong>in</strong>g, the snow<br />
has been kept to a m<strong>in</strong>imum, and we have had some hot days<br />
that are rare, even for July. Hopefully this means we are go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>to a fantastic summer!<br />
Vision<strong>in</strong>g - Action Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The third phase of our vision<strong>in</strong>g is the action plann<strong>in</strong>g phase.<br />
It will be <strong>in</strong> the lower hall on Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 23rd, from<br />
10:00am – 2:00pm. This is go<strong>in</strong>g to be the time to put ideas<br />
to paper, so make sure you come out and participate.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Cleanup – Sunday, <strong>June</strong> 10th<br />
<strong>Community</strong> cleanups are a great way to get the community<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g together to clean the alleys and local green spaces.<br />
Here’s some tips on how to make our cleanup a success:<br />
• The cleanup will start at 9 a.m. and end by 2 pm sharp.<br />
Residents arriv<strong>in</strong>g with garbage after 2 pm will be refused.<br />
• The follow<strong>in</strong>g items may not be placed <strong>in</strong> the packer trucks<br />
or brought to the cleanup site: tires, household chemicals,<br />
car batteries, home appliances, propane tanks, home electronics,<br />
glass, microwaves, liquids.<br />
• If us<strong>in</strong>g personal trucks, ensure loads are properly tarped<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to the City of <strong>Calgary</strong>’s rules.<br />
Volunteers are needed to help <strong>in</strong> the cleanup. We need trucks<br />
to help pick up, as well as adults and kids to pick up garbage<br />
along the streets. Food and beverages will be provided for all<br />
volunteers. Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e will also be provided.<br />
Inspiration<br />
I’ve had a few conversations with fellow <strong>Ramsay</strong>ites over the<br />
last month or so about what has <strong>in</strong>spired me when talk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
about community. So I’ve decided to list out some of the<br />
fantastic documentary films that have served as<br />
great <strong>in</strong>spiration for me. I hope they will do the<br />
same for you.<br />
Us Now, 2009<br />
You can watch this one right onl<strong>in</strong>e for free.<br />
watch.usnowfilm.com/ This film, for me, was about public<br />
governance and the use of the web as a tool to get people<br />
connected <strong>in</strong> a mass collaboration.<br />
Urbanized, 2011<br />
A great look at urban design throughout history, focus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on the more recent. I feel this gives me some perspective on<br />
issues that we have <strong>in</strong> our community and <strong>in</strong>spires ideas on<br />
solutions for those issues.<br />
No Impact Man, 2009<br />
This is a film and a runn<strong>in</strong>g blog by Col<strong>in</strong> Beavan. What I<br />
love about this is the simple message: “What can we do to<br />
make a positive change while ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g our happ<strong>in</strong>ess?”<br />
What a great l<strong>in</strong>e! noimpactman.typepad.com/<br />
Slumm<strong>in</strong>g It<br />
A two-part series portray<strong>in</strong>g Kev<strong>in</strong> McCloud’s epic two-week<br />
experience <strong>in</strong> the slum made famous <strong>in</strong> Slumdog Millionaire.<br />
This truly hits home the message that strong community can<br />
happen anywhere, it is <strong>in</strong>dependent of the conta<strong>in</strong>ers we shelter<br />
ourselves with.<br />
There are plenty more, but I have found that these help<br />
<strong>in</strong>spire us to shift away from the “me” thought pattern to the<br />
“us” movement. Let me know if you have a book, film, blog,<br />
or article that has <strong>in</strong>spired a small or large change <strong>in</strong> your life.<br />
Call me or email me … president@ramsaycalgary.ca.<br />
City Hall Report for Ward 9<br />
Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra, Historic City Hall • 403-268-2477<br />
Well, <strong>Ramsay</strong>, it seems summer is f<strong>in</strong>ally upon us. I hope, mak<strong>in</strong>g a real difference <strong>in</strong> our neighbourhoods<br />
as I write this <strong>in</strong> early May, that this is the year the mosquitoes<br />
decide to pack up and relocate to Edmonton, and that well as examples of Calgarians’ three th<strong>in</strong>gs, are<br />
and our City. More details of the project, as<br />
our predictable <strong>June</strong> ra<strong>in</strong> only comes at night- leav<strong>in</strong>g all of onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.3th<strong>in</strong>gsforcalgary.ca. I have my 3<br />
us free to head to Pop’s for ice cream, take the dogs up to th<strong>in</strong>gs, and hope you can come up with three th<strong>in</strong>gs too!<br />
Scotsman’s Hill, or head over to Caffe Rosso for an earlymorn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
coffee.<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiative my office piloted over the w<strong>in</strong>ter was a great suc-<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, I’m happy to report that the west-gate Zoo access<br />
With the grass now green and schools f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g up, I wanted<br />
to briefly <strong>in</strong>troduce the Mayor’s “3 Th<strong>in</strong>gs for <strong>Calgary</strong>” everyth<strong>in</strong>g went smoothly, there were m<strong>in</strong>imal issues, and<br />
cess. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to the Zoo representatives I met last month,<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiative, for of all those who have not yet heard about this they are more than happy to cont<strong>in</strong>ue this project for W<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
great civic project. The premise of the project is as follows: 2012/2013. For those unfamiliar, our office issued special<br />
1 Th<strong>in</strong>k of three th<strong>in</strong>gs you could do to make <strong>Calgary</strong> better access passes to all Inglewood and <strong>Ramsay</strong> residents who have<br />
2 Do those three th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
an annual Zoo membership so that they can walk to the Zoo<br />
3 Get three more people to do their three th<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
<strong>in</strong> the w<strong>in</strong>ter and have access through the south security gates<br />
It essentially asks every Calgarian to th<strong>in</strong>k about th<strong>in</strong>gs when the west gate is closed.<br />
they love about the City, and try to make the City better, In clos<strong>in</strong>g, as <strong>June</strong> beg<strong>in</strong>s, I hope you get out and enjoy<br />
<strong>in</strong> three ways. It can be as small as smil<strong>in</strong>g at the strangers the parks, the people, and the festivals that make this City<br />
you encounter on the street, or bak<strong>in</strong>g cookies for your busy so great <strong>in</strong> the summertime. Amidst the garden<strong>in</strong>g, the bik<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and the barbeques, if any issues come to m<strong>in</strong>d that Team<br />
neighbour, or it can be as big as committ<strong>in</strong>g to take transit<br />
for a whole month - or even a whole year! No matter how big Ward 9 can help out with, we’re always here for you at 403-<br />
or small, each of these gestures will beg<strong>in</strong> to add up and start 268-5330 or ward09@calgary.ca.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 5
Civic Affairs<br />
by Jenny Jenson, VP External<br />
SDAB2012-0025<br />
As previously reported, the Stampede has<br />
withdrawn their DP so no appeal was<br />
heard. The Stampede has stated they will<br />
be cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
replacement of the<br />
fenc<strong>in</strong>g and plant<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of greenery.<br />
SDAB2012-0034<br />
1915 – 11 Street SE<br />
The appeal board<br />
rejected the appeal<br />
ask<strong>in</strong>g for an extension<br />
to <strong>June</strong> 1,<br />
and is stay<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
enforcement of the<br />
order until May 21.<br />
SB2012-0092<br />
740 - 24 Avenue SE<br />
This is a circulation<br />
for comment on<br />
subdivid<strong>in</strong>g a lot.<br />
No DP was circulated<br />
with it, as it is<br />
a contextual DP.<br />
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<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 7
PART OF YOUR<br />
NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
New Urban develops and builds <strong>in</strong>ner-city projects<br />
that enhance neighbourhoods. We’re excited that<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> is home to our new office, located with<strong>in</strong><br />
the historic Dom<strong>in</strong>ion Bridge Build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
We also share the space with InHouse Society, a<br />
not for profit organization that offers an <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
model for atta<strong>in</strong>able home ownership.<br />
BUILDING CALGARY’S INNER CITY<br />
newurbanconsult<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
<strong>in</strong>housesociety.org<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 10
PHOTO: “Leah Layden, Proprietor” by Nancy Janovicek<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong>’s K<strong>in</strong>d-Hearted Baker<br />
by Nancy Janovicek<br />
The recipes that Leah Layden, owner of Double Elle Bakery,<br />
uses are as old as the heritage build<strong>in</strong>g that houses <strong>Ramsay</strong>’s<br />
new bakery. Most of the recipes are not written down. Her<br />
grandmothers, aunts, and mother taught her how to bake<br />
bread when she was grow<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> Kneehill County, southeast<br />
of Red Deer. They were pass<strong>in</strong>g down recipes that they<br />
had learned from their elders. Her great-grandparents arrived<br />
<strong>in</strong> Alberta <strong>in</strong> 1898. In the early 1900s, her great-grandfather<br />
found the site where the young family established the Layden<br />
Homestead. Travell<strong>in</strong>g homesteaders en route from Innisfail<br />
to Three Hills knew that they would f<strong>in</strong>d a warm meal and<br />
place to stop for the night on the Layden Homestead.<br />
You’ll f<strong>in</strong>d the same hospitality at Double Elle Bakery.<br />
It’s a cozy place decorated with antiques and art that Leah<br />
and her family have collected<br />
over the years. There is a 1938<br />
Baldw<strong>in</strong> piano <strong>in</strong> the corner.<br />
There’s an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g story<br />
beh<strong>in</strong>d the piano. Leah took<br />
piano lessons when she was<br />
young. She missed play<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and was <strong>in</strong> the market for an<br />
<strong>in</strong>strument. On her Facebook<br />
page, she posted a comment<br />
expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g why pianos are wonderful<br />
<strong>in</strong>struments that deserve<br />
care. A stranger read this, and<br />
contacted her to ask her to<br />
provide a new home for their<br />
piano. (She’s still look<strong>in</strong>g for a<br />
stool.) Customers are welcome<br />
to play a little tune when they<br />
stop <strong>in</strong> for bread and sweet<br />
treats.<br />
Most days, Brenda will take<br />
care of you until Leah returns<br />
from her “bread and butter<br />
job” as a legal assistant. She<br />
keeps the bakery open after 5:00 pm because she realizes that<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> is a work<strong>in</strong>g community. In the kitchen, her faithful<br />
tools – “Gloria” the Globe Mixer, “Patricia” the proofer,<br />
and “Ollie” the oven – help to ensure consistent quality. On<br />
Saturday morn<strong>in</strong>gs, her son Jules helps out. Her partner,<br />
Charlotte, provides the beh<strong>in</strong>d-the-scenes support that Leah<br />
needs to get the bus<strong>in</strong>ess off the ground. There is a friendly<br />
family debate about whose grandmother makes the best pastry.<br />
Leah started bak<strong>in</strong>g at an early age. She helped to cook and<br />
bake dur<strong>in</strong>g the harvest season when there were ten to twelve<br />
extra mouths to feed. She grew up surrounded by people who<br />
understood the importance of wholesome, homemade food:<br />
“We are a lot of good cooks. At family reunions you do not<br />
lack for food.” Everyth<strong>in</strong>g that she sells at Double Elle is from<br />
a family recipe. Leah’s favourite is the p<strong>in</strong>eapple-carrot muff<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
(It’s top secret. I asked.) Many <strong>Calgary</strong> Posties stop by<br />
for poppycock to munch on while they deliver mail. My dad<br />
– who lives <strong>in</strong> Ontario – is also a big fan of her handmade<br />
candied popcorn. His only compla<strong>in</strong>t is that I never send him<br />
enough!<br />
Leah’s had her eye on the 1910 heritage build<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
corner of Spiller and 23rd Ave SE for a while. She started<br />
sell<strong>in</strong>g home-style white bread, whole wheat bread, and other<br />
goodies at Valta Bison last December. When Darlene and<br />
Gil, the owners of Valta Bison, decided to retire, sell<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess to Leah was a natural fit. When she took over the<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess, her family moved <strong>in</strong>to the liv<strong>in</strong>g quarters, which<br />
were built <strong>in</strong> the 1940s. Leah has been do<strong>in</strong>g research on her<br />
home so that she can put up old photographs that expla<strong>in</strong> the<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g’s history over the last<br />
one hundred years. She knows<br />
that it’s been a general store,<br />
a knick-knack store, a bakery,<br />
a sew<strong>in</strong>g shop, a market, and<br />
Valta Bison. She’d love to talk<br />
to you if you know more about<br />
the space or have pictures of<br />
the bakery <strong>in</strong> its previous lives.<br />
Leah was drawn to <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
because it’s “more about<br />
community than other communities.”<br />
She believes that<br />
community beg<strong>in</strong>s with family<br />
and then spreads out to the<br />
neighbourhood. Art, music,<br />
and food br<strong>in</strong>g a community<br />
together. She hopes that<br />
Double Elle will foster <strong>Ramsay</strong><br />
talent. She’s <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> display<strong>in</strong>g<br />
art, sell<strong>in</strong>g locally-produced<br />
jams, jellies, and canned<br />
goods, and provid<strong>in</strong>g performance<br />
space for musicians.<br />
She has plans to turn the back yard <strong>in</strong>to a community hub.<br />
Leah understands the importance of support<strong>in</strong>g community:<br />
“If you operate <strong>in</strong> a community, you should support it. You<br />
depend on it for survival.” And she gives back to community.<br />
She fed us at the last vision<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g, regularly donates<br />
food to a weekly <strong>in</strong>dependent art program, and has a 50% off<br />
table <strong>in</strong> the shop.<br />
After I chatted with her, Leah <strong>in</strong>sisted on giv<strong>in</strong>g me a<br />
loaf of whole wheat bread and a half-dozen of the pull-apart<br />
cheese buns. I headed to The Area for the Urban Aggie Days<br />
and shared the cheese buns with <strong>Ramsay</strong> and Inglewood<br />
neighbours who had gathered to learn more about how to<br />
support good, locally grown, susta<strong>in</strong>able food. As we enjoyed<br />
the buns, we all agreed that Leah is a welcome addition to the<br />
community of <strong>Ramsay</strong>ites who are mak<strong>in</strong>g sure that we all eat<br />
well.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 11
Develop<strong>in</strong>g Canada’s Resources, and Grow<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
Economy.<br />
One of the key focuses <strong>in</strong> Canada’s Economic Action Plan<br />
2012 is the need to streaml<strong>in</strong>e the regulatory process for<br />
resource projects. This proactive step will ensure that Canada<br />
leads the world <strong>in</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able resource exploration and development,<br />
while cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g the creation of new jobs, and longterm<br />
prosperity.<br />
Responsible Resource Development is designed to end the<br />
burdens that are caused by the bureaucratic review process.<br />
This streaml<strong>in</strong>ed process will not remove any environmental<br />
safeties, or restrictions to sensitive ecological areas. All projects<br />
must cont<strong>in</strong>ue to meet all Environment Canada guidel<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Currently, companies undertak<strong>in</strong>g major projects must navigate<br />
a complex maze of regulatory requirements and processes,<br />
and approval processes are long and unpredictable. Responsible<br />
Resource Development will remove those unnecessary hurdles<br />
for entrepreneurs and companies. It will streaml<strong>in</strong>e the review<br />
process for major economic projects by provid<strong>in</strong>g a predictable<br />
timel<strong>in</strong>e for project approvals. It will prevent long delays that<br />
kill potential jobs and stall economic growth by putt<strong>in</strong>g valuable<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment at risk.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 2006, your Government has been work<strong>in</strong>g to streaml<strong>in</strong>e<br />
the review process for major economic projects and<br />
Responsible Resource Development <strong>in</strong> Canada’s Economic<br />
Action Plan 2012 is the next step to further reduce barriers to<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> Canada’s resources.<br />
In 2010, Canada’s natural resource sector employed more<br />
than 760,000 workers across the country. Canada’s m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
and energy sectors alone represent 10 percent of the Canadian<br />
economy and 40 percent of exports.<br />
Over the next ten years, more than 500 new projects represent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
over $500 billion <strong>in</strong> new <strong>in</strong>vestments will be proposed<br />
for Canada. The potential for job growth is enormous.<br />
With the emerg<strong>in</strong>g economies <strong>in</strong> Asia and around the world<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g the potential to create even more jobs and growth,<br />
our Government will act swiftly to implement its plan for<br />
Responsible Resource Development <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terest of the<br />
Canadian economy.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation on this important change to Canada’s<br />
resource review process visit http://www.nrcan.gc.ca.<br />
Century Homes 2012<br />
Angie Maots, 403-278-2547<br />
Congratulations to <strong>Ramsay</strong>, which currently<br />
has almost 40 participants <strong>in</strong> Century Homes<br />
<strong>Calgary</strong> 2012. Keep spread<strong>in</strong>g the news to your<br />
neighbours and friends! There’s still time to sign up!<br />
Not sure what the Century Homes <strong>Calgary</strong> event is about?<br />
F<strong>in</strong>d out more at: www.centuryhomes.org<br />
Girl Guides End Year <strong>in</strong> Style!<br />
Barbara • Call 403-217-3568 for more <strong>in</strong>fo<br />
The girls are work<strong>in</strong>g hard to f<strong>in</strong>ish the last of their badges<br />
and programs before the groups w<strong>in</strong>d down for the year.<br />
Nearly all the units have been plant<strong>in</strong>g flowers and plants<br />
<strong>in</strong> celebration of spr<strong>in</strong>g. The Brownies took part <strong>in</strong> Yellow<br />
Fish Road as part of their community service. They pa<strong>in</strong>ted<br />
the road (mostly) by the storm dra<strong>in</strong>s with yellow fish to<br />
rem<strong>in</strong>d people where the storm water goes. They also went<br />
hik<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Bird Sanctuary, gett<strong>in</strong>g out to see the world<br />
come alive aga<strong>in</strong> now that w<strong>in</strong>ter has passed. The Guides<br />
worked on a sew<strong>in</strong>g badge, while the Pathf<strong>in</strong>ders planned<br />
their horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g trip and all the fundrais<strong>in</strong>g they will<br />
have to do to pay for it. By next year, horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
should cost each of the girls very little.<br />
The leaders will be tak<strong>in</strong>g the Guides hostell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
Kananaskis, the Brownies and Sparks are go<strong>in</strong>g residential<br />
camp<strong>in</strong>g with other Brownie and Spark units, and all the<br />
neighbourhood Girl Guide units are off to the badlands to<br />
see d<strong>in</strong>osaur bones and eat ice cream.<br />
If you want to jo<strong>in</strong> the largest girl organization <strong>in</strong> the<br />
world, call Barbara for more <strong>in</strong>formation: 403-217-3568.<br />
Otter, ‘wolf & Explorer<br />
Scouter Rick, 403-278-2547<br />
This has been an active month for all the<br />
kids with none of them see<strong>in</strong>g much of the<br />
<strong>in</strong>side of the hall. The Otters have been to the<br />
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and on a historic<br />
tour of Inglewood. They visited the Explorers and had a<br />
canoe trip on Carburn Pond.<br />
Back to the history of Inglewood. We first went to the<br />
Fort and I expla<strong>in</strong>ed how the North West Mounted Police<br />
crossed the river and started the town of <strong>Calgary</strong>. I went on<br />
to tell them more about how the town grew and the rugged<br />
conditions for the first settlers. At the end of the little talk<br />
I asked the kids, “Who were the first settlers????” Charlie<br />
popped up and said they were the COPS. So there you have<br />
it from a very cute 5-year old Otter: the cops settled <strong>Calgary</strong>.<br />
The Explorers have been busy gett<strong>in</strong>g ready for their big<br />
adventure. All of May, they have been bik<strong>in</strong>g, and f<strong>in</strong>ished<br />
off with a 35 km trip from Priddis to Maclean Creek for a<br />
camp. Now they are on to canoe<strong>in</strong>g and will f<strong>in</strong>ish off with<br />
a trip on the Bow from Ghost Dam to Cochrane. <strong>June</strong> will<br />
be backpack<strong>in</strong>g month with a trip <strong>in</strong> Kananaskis Country.<br />
Last weekend we had a chocolate sale at the Forest Lawn<br />
Co-op. We had some super salespeople. They sold out!! If<br />
you were there and bought a bar... Thanks.<br />
Next month we won’t slow down as we have a food drive,<br />
soapbox derby, cardboard boat race, Scouts of Steel challenge<br />
and lots more.<br />
You can sign up at contact@centuryhomes.org (or contact<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong>’s C.H. <strong>Community</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator: heritage@ramsaycalgary.ca<br />
). Please be sure to <strong>in</strong>clude your name, email, and<br />
the address of your Century Home.<br />
<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 12
Just So You Know…<br />
2214 ~ Alexander Street S.E.<br />
12 Active List<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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The market is busy and <strong>in</strong>terest rates<br />
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This communication is not <strong>in</strong>tended to cause<br />
or <strong>in</strong>duce a breach of an exist<strong>in</strong>g agency<br />
agreement.<br />
I’m not #1 <strong>in</strong> my career – You are!
Service<br />
Alexandra Centre Society<br />
Over 36Years of <strong>Community</strong><br />
L<br />
ook<strong>in</strong>g forward to the lazy days of<br />
summer? Check out the great programs at<br />
the Centre.<br />
SUMMER<br />
DramAntics Summer Camp<br />
July 30 – Aug 4, 2012 (9am-4pm)<br />
Performance at The Fr<strong>in</strong>ge!<br />
Hurry, ALMOST FULL!<br />
YOGA<br />
PLAY SCHOOL<br />
SUMMER CAMP<br />
Mondays July 16– August 27<br />
July 23 - 27 9:30 AM - Noon<br />
Wednesdays July 18 – August 22<br />
3 Years – 5 Years<br />
Indoor and outdoor play, games, s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g, story<br />
tell<strong>in</strong>g, and crafts.<br />
Fall 2012<br />
Beat the Rush! Sign up for our kids’ fall<br />
programs!<br />
SUZUKI BABY<br />
& PARENT<br />
MUSIC<br />
TRAINING<br />
The Suzuki method,<br />
developed by Dr.<br />
Sh<strong>in</strong>ichi Suzuki,<br />
recognizes the unlimited potential of every child.<br />
Listen<strong>in</strong>g, model<strong>in</strong>g, repetition, and the vital<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g role of parents, are the key elements of<br />
a worldwide music and language teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
approach. The program develops early music<br />
appreciation, general social development, and<br />
just pla<strong>in</strong> FUN!<br />
Friday Morn<strong>in</strong>gs 9:30 & 10:45<br />
New Born – 36 Months<br />
LIMITED SPACE<br />
ALEXANDRA PLAY SCHOOL<br />
Fall Registration - Children 3 – 5 years old<br />
Our playschool is based on Waldorf philosophy.<br />
Wait listed… priority to community residents.<br />
FALL DRAMA CLASSES<br />
More of the same fun and antics of<br />
Summer Camp!<br />
Led by<br />
Kim Firmston and Mary Jean Uszy<br />
Movement, Mime, Mask<strong>in</strong>g, Stage Fight<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Dialogue, Script<strong>in</strong>g, and…<br />
We’re work<strong>in</strong>g on a chance to take our show<br />
out to the community!<br />
Fall: Sept 13 – Nov 1<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter: Jan 10 – Feb 28<br />
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00PM<br />
Ages 9 – 15<br />
RESIDENTS: $200.00<br />
NON-RESIDENTS: $230.00 per session<br />
10% discount when book<strong>in</strong>g both<br />
sessions<br />
Limited Space<br />
269-5588<br />
KIDS IN MOTION<br />
FREE DAY CAMP<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
July & August<br />
Presented by<br />
YMCA <strong>Calgary</strong> & Alexandra Centre Society<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@alexandracentresociety.org<br />
For <strong>in</strong>formation on all programs, call Sarah 269-5588 or email <strong>in</strong>fo@alexandracentresociety.org
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