May newsletter - Ramsay Community Association in Calgary

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May 2013
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RAMSAY: Love at First Sight
Printed on recycled paper
Interview
With Betty Whitlock
Page 7
NEXT General MeetingS
Tuesday MAy 7 & Jun 4, 7pm
R amsay C ommunity A ssociation • 1136 – 8 th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2Z7 • 403-265-4898

Tisha’s Market Update
Ph. 403-869-9730
tisha@findyourhomeincalgary.ca
My Perspective......
Inventory of active homes in Calgary this spring has not
been this low in five years and we are seeing more
completion for buyers. Additionally sales have declined over
2% from this time last year due to the lack of availability of
inventory.
We have yet to see the extreme sellers markets of 2006 and
2007, however, we are trending towards that sellers market.
Where is Tisha
For a free home evaluation or more information about
Ramsay’s local Real Estate market, please don’t hesitate to
contact me.
Tisha
I bet you a ten dollar
Cafe Rosso Coffee
Card you can’t find me!
But if you can....be the first to e-
mail me and win a $10.00 gift card from
Caffe Rosso.
tisha@findyourhomeincalgary.ca
Thank you Caffe Rosso for
co-sponsoring “Where is Tisha”.

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Ramsay Community Association & Hall
Board of Directors & Community Chairs
1136 - 8th St SE T2G 2Z7• T: 403.265.4898 • F: 403.265.4858
Position Name Contact Info
President Kevin president@ramsaycalgary.ca
Cunningham
Past President —
Vice President –
External
Jenny Jensen vpexternal@ramsaycalgary.
ca
Vice President – Josie Casale vpinternal@ramsaycalgary.ca
Internal
Treasurer Sierra Love treasurer@ramsaycalgary.ca
Secretary Joleen secretary@ramsaycalgary.ca
Kadler
2 yr Member Sean Dennie sean@ramsaycalgary.ca
2 yr Member Andrew andrew@ramsaycalgary.ca
Squires
2 yr Member Martin martin@ramsaycalgary.ca
L’Heureux
1 yr Member Allan Baker allan@ramsaycalgary.ca
1 yr Member James Cuff james@ramsaycalgary.ca
Hall Manager Gisele Ruel hallmanager@ramsaycalgary.
ca
Hall Secretary Evelyn Bell hallsecretary@
ramsaycalgary.ca
Safety
Committee
Nicole Schon 403-605-1074 safety@
ramsaycalgary.ca
Recreation Shannon Fox recreation@ramsaycalgary.ca
Heritage Angie heritage@ramsaycalgary.ca
Maeots
Casino Pat Baker casino@ramsaycalgary.ca
Beautification Andrew
Squires
beautification@
ramsaycalgary.ca
Community Carol garden@ramsaycalgary.ca
Garden Engstrom
Ramsay School
Liaison
Jenny Jensen 403-248-9335
ramsayschool@hotmail.com
Website Support website@ramsaycalgary.ca
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Anyone above can be contacted by leaving a message at the
Community Hall at 403-265-4898.
General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at
the Hall. Elections are held in October.
Complaints about Lilydale smells:
• City of Calgary 311
• Alberta Environment 1800-222-6514
• Calgary Health Region 403-943-8060
Police Contacts • Emergency: 911
If you see crimes in the area, please contact the police by
phone at 403-266-1234 or : pol4177@calgarypolice.ca
Community liaison officer: Const. Simon Staples 403-567-6146
Drug Hotline 403-206-8100 leave msg.
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The deadline for submissions for each upcoming month’s issue
is the 15 th of the preceding month. Please email your contributions,
comments, and articles to:
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The opinions expressed by the writers of some of the articles
included herein do not necessarily agree with the position of the
newsletter Editor or Committee.
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we’ll laugh about it later, and nod our heads
knowing that it will happen again but
we can ignore it for now because it’s over
yes, the spring dump, ongoing, unwelcome
soon to be forgotten, but outside our window
right now where we can only overlook it
if we keep our heads up and don’t look down
even if it isn’t real we have to acknowledge it
because we can’t wear our flipflops just yet
or ride our motorbikes like we just don’t care
because really we have to, it’s snow after all
and while grass ignores it and we try to
in the end it’s the snow that wins, and spring too
i see you nodding your head knowingly
it will happen again
but by the time you read this it will be over
403-815-3733
fred@holliss.ca
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now’s a great time to service your lawnmower
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President’s Message
Kevin Cunningham, President, R.C.A.
Chris Turner
On April 13th, Chris Turner spoke to us about the
potential for sustainability in Ramsay and around the
world. The conversation lasted until the late evening.
Thanks to all came out on that cold Saturday night!
Leaf Ninjas and the Compost Kid
On May 11th, I’m very excited to have some local food
and garden experts come out to talk to Ramsay:
• The Leaf Ninjas are urban farmers who plant
crops in Ramsay and Inglewood.
• The Compost Kid, Mike Dorion, is a vermiculture expert
who produces some of the best fertilizer in the city.
Come on out for food, beverages and great conversations!
Saturday May 11th, 6:00-9:00pm, Ramsay Community Hall
Natural Step Workbook Launch
In 2012, Ramsay worked on a Neighbourhood Sustainability
Action Plan with all the stakeholders. The Sustainability
Committee has reviewed a draft and The Natural Step is integrating
their feedback. When the draft is ready, we will be circulating it
and asking for your comments.
John from The Natural Step was in Calgary to promote the
Neighbourhoods Workbook. At the event, I had the opportunity to
speak about Ramsay’s process. I was amazed at the level of interest.
We truly have done something great and others want to know our
story. Kudos to all of you that have been a part of this endeavour so
far, and for those who want to be a part of it… we look forward to
seeing you!
Ramsay moms: have a fantastic Mother’s Day3
Alexandra Medical Clinic
Welcome all patients for all your medical needs
Walk-ins welcome
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday - 9 am to 5pm
LOCATION
Alexandra Centre
922 - 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Main floor
(Handicap accessible)
CONTACT US
Telephone: (587) 350-6750
Facsimile: (587) 350-6760
Notice of SPECIAL MEETING
The Ramsay Community Association Board of Directors
would like to give notice that a special meeting will be held
for the purpose of voting on an amendment to the Ramsay
Community Association Bylaws.
Item for Voting
On April 23rd 2013, the Ramsay Community Association
Board of Directors approved an amendment to section 6.4
of the Ramsay Community Association Bylaws.
This amendment increases the number of consecutive
one-year terms from two (2) to four (4) for a director of the
Board to hold the office of President. Ramsay Community
Association members vote for the position of President every
year.
Current:
6.4. No Director shall hold the office of President for more
than two (2) consecutive one-year terms.
Proposed Amendment:
6.4. No Director shall hold the office of President for more
than four (4) consecutive one-year terms.
NOTICE
The above amendment will be voted on at a special meeting
on Tuesday July 9th 2013, at the Ramsay Community
Hall (Upper Level). Start time – 7:00pm.
Janus Academy “Little Olympics”
We are one month closer to this exciting community event.
Come out to Ramsay school grounds on June 14th, 2013
at 1:15 PM and join 43 students from the Janus Academy
as they give their all in a series of fun sporting events. We
are thrilled to announce that joining family, friends, staff
and supporters will be Two Time Olympian and Canadian
Record Holder in the 200 meter IM, Erica Morningstar.
She has graciously offered her time to be our lead Honorary
Patron for the day.
In support of their school, Janus students and supporters
will be collecting pledges online. The Academy is also
seeking community sponsors. If you would like to start a
pledge page, or know more about sponsorship opportunities,
contact school President and Ramsay resident Ian Menzies at
ian@menziesmixedmedia.com / 403-472-9484.
We are also pleased to announce that Rick Ryan and The
Mighty 70th Explorers group, will be helping us organize
and deliver the event. We are lucky to have such a great
group on our team, helping us ensure participants and spectators
alike enjoy a great afternoon filled with fun, friends
and camaraderie. There will also be a potluck picnic for all
to enjoy. Come on out come out, or get involved now in
helping us meet our fundraising goals. Your support means
the world to us!
Ramsay News page 4

City Hall Ward 9
City Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra • ward09@calgary.ca • 403-268-5330
A happy May to my Ramsay neighbours! A special thanks
goes out to the volunteers who went out for the Bow River
Cleanup.
This will be my last newsletter update to you as your
Alderman. May 31 marks the official start of the campaign
blackout period and, in the interests of fairness to all candidates
in the October Municipal Election, my communications
will shift from ‘Elected Official’ to ‘Candidate’. It is
my hope that your CA Board will continue to publish my
monthly reports through October, as well as those from all
candidates in the election - maybe we can get a great debate
going! In the spirit of promoting debate, I want to spend this
report reviewing the work I’ve done over the last two and a
half years - both in terms of big-picture transforming government
work at City Hall, as well as the in-the-trenches work
addressing the issues in Ramsay.
I’ve been an enthusiastic supporter of driving Mayor
Nenshi’s Transforming Government initiatives such as
Cutting Red Tape through to establishing criteria-based
decision-making. I am excited about Transit’s Route Ahead,
the new Framework for Growth and Change and how we are
overhauling the planning process in our City with NextCity.
Pilots on how we deploy our civil service such as Strong
Neighbourhoods initiatives are making excellent progress
towards putting our Neighbourhoods First. Finally, I am
engaged in reworking our relationship with the Province so
Calgary is better equipped to take care of Calgarians through
a strong City Charter. There is a great deal of truly transformative
work underway and I’m really pleased to report that
Ward 9 is at the forefront.
Together, we have made great progress in Ramsay.
Initiatives such as the Natural Step Community Visioning
project, the introduction of stricter rules on
home based massage parlors, pedestrian access
cards for the Zoo and advocating for the residents
of Ramsay to see Lilydale leave the neighbourhood
are some examples. Exciting things are happening
in Ramsay and I look forward to continuing to work with
you on them.
Seen In The ’Hood: A garden on 23rd
Ave SE mocks the April 29 snowfall
Photo: Nancy Janovicek
There’s
new crop
a whole
to be harvested
Check out our new vendors
#
Ramsay News page 5

Girl Guides Go Hostelling
Recreation News
Shannon Fox
Come Fly a Kite!
Sunday, June 2nd, 1:00pm
At the Ramsay Recreation Area (the soccer field)
Bring your kite or have fun making one!
Come out for an afternoon of high-flying fun with kites,
and other activities.
Volunteers needed – email recreation@ramsaycalgary.ca
if you can help out.
Very Chili Fridays, special guests coming!
Very Chili Fridays continue! We’ve got some really fun and
interesting activities planned so make sure you come up
Fridays at 1:30pm! We’re serving our popular chili and
grilled cheese! Thanks to Double Elle for providing the
bread!
Watch for more details but we have two special guests
coming to Chili Fridays! Louie will visit from Impact
Boxing to introduce the kids to the sport of boxing. We’ll
also have Darlene out from Flip Factory! Parents are welcome
to participate too.
Ramsay Stampede Party, July 6
Mark your calendars and get out yer boots because we’ll be
dancing and having fun at the 2013 Ramsay Stampede Party
on Saturday, July 6th. More details to follow but we’ll have
free food, free entertainment and a silent auction table to
support programs and upgrades at the Ramsay Recreation
Area. If you want to volunteer for the party planning, please
email us at recreation@ramsaycalgary.ca or call Shannon at
403.966-5130.
Ramsay Cookbook!
Thanks to everyone who sent in recipes! A beautiful cookbook
is in the works and volunteer Ramsay artists are creating
works to make our cookbook a special kitchen treasure.
We’re planning to pre-sell the books, with the book launch
planned for July. We are seeking a graphic layout artist to
help with the project. Email us at recreation@ramsaycalgary.ca
Ramsay, let’s get out and play!
Enily Firmston (Girl Guide)
This weekend, the Girl Guides went hosteling, and of course,
a death march was involved! They hiked a total of 14 km in
one day, hiking all the way to a mine. The mine smelled of
sulphur and had an old mine cart. The lamp house was very
small and covered in graffiti. The best was the word DOOR
painted right over the door. The girls hiked through all kinds
of weather, as usual – rain, snow, sunshine, cloudiness, wind,
and tiny pellets of hail. It was a long hike, and at the end,
everyone went to the candy store! The candy store definitely
smelled better than the mine. There were cool Japanese candy
like weird marshmallows and chocolate bars with cream
cheese. Defiantly weird. There was also Shakespeare insult
gum – so cool! After everyone made it back to the hostel,
they had a murder mystery party, along with a dinner of lasagna,
shepherds pie, mini quiche, mini potato puff pastries,
salad, and pudding for dessert with gummy worms. Everyone
had a good time. On Sunday the girls went swimming, after
a morning of packing and getting ready to leave. All the girls
went home exhausted and had a great sleep.
A big thanks to Spolumbo’s and Cross Roads Market for
letting the Girl Guides sell cookies at their locations. Also a
thank you to everyone who bought cookies, Girl Guides love
to go camping! If you would like info about Girl Guides call
Barbara at 403-217-3568.
Calgary Public Library
Expand your horizons with free programs on a large variety of topics.
Pick up a program guide at any location or visit calgarypubliclibrary.
com. Register in person, online or by calling 403-260-2620.
The Easiest Book Club Ever!
Improve your reading skills, increase your confidence and enjoy an
easy read. Join us as we read a short book over six weeks.
Wed’s, May 01 to Jun 05 • 6-7:30 pm • 5th floor N - Open Area
Small Business Tuesdays
Starting or maintaining a small business Join us Tuesday evenings
to help kick start your business. Topics include: Marketing, Risk
Management, Business Video, and advice from CRA, City of Calgary,
and Canada Youth Business Foundations.
Tuesdays, April 30 – June 25 • 6-7:30 pm
A Taste of Coaching
Create more awareness, intention and purpose in your professional
and personal life during these free 15 minute sessions. Register by
phone (preferred) at 403.260.2782 or sign up in person on the day
of the event. Join us between 11:30 to 12:00 for an introduction to
Coaching.
Wednesday, May 22 • 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Photography Club - Food Photograph
Discover new photography tips and tricks and enjoy a variety of presentations
by fellow photographers.
Sat, May 18 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm • Lower level - Meeting Rm 2
Family History Coaching
Drop-in for help with genealogy research. Presented by the Alberta
Family Histories Society.
Sat’s, May 25 and Jun 29 • 10 am-12 pm • 4th floor N Genealogy
Ramsay News page 6

Caricature: Betty Whitlock
Betty Whitlock
Nancy Janovicek
Chatting with Betty Whitlock is like taking a walking tour of
the last 86 years of Ramsay’s history. As she told me the story
of her life, she explained where people lived, when families
moved and built new houses, how marriages brought together
community families, where the local grocers used to be, and
how industries have changed over the years.
Betty was born at 1032 21st Ave. in 1926. Her family
was among the first residents in the area. Her grandparents
moved from Idaho Falls in 1912, and her grandparents lived
next door until her grandfather died and her grandmother
built a house near Colonel Walker School. Her father, Archie,
worked for the CPR and was a locomotive engineer when he
retired. He founded Forest Lawn
Power and Light Co. Ltd. with his
brother Frank. They erected the
power lines that prepared the area
for development.
Betty lived with her grandmother
for two years, and attended Colonel
Walker in grades 2 and 3. She has
spent the rest of her life in Ramsay.
When she was growing up, the
Alberta Box Factory was at the
Lilydale site. She recalls jumping
in the large piles of sawdust near
the factory: “It smelled great. Not
like Lilydale.” She attended Ramsay
School, but most of her friends
lived near St. Anne School, closer
to where she lived. Her father was a
friend of C. C. Snowden. He bought
Snowden’s daughter’s bike for her as
a treat for passing grade 6. When he
left Ramsay, Snowden sold his house
at 1014 20th Ave. to Bill Cummins.
Betty spent a lot of time there
because she was good friends with
Cummins thirteen daughters, friendships
that lasted their entire lives.
Betty is also interested in the
Cummins family because she worked at the Shamrock hotel
for twenty-six years. Bill Cummins moved from Ireland to
Calgary in 1901 to make harnesses for the Burns Factory, and
he opened the Shamrock Hotel in 1918, across from his harness
shop and the Shamrock Cafe. Betty and her sister Peggy
started working at the Shamrock during WWII, when they
were short-staffed because so many men were serving overseas.
She continued to work there as a clerk, bar server, and
upstairs maid after she was married.
Betty explained how “The Rock” became a popular spot to
imbibe green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. One day, Jim Creigh
(the pub’s manager who built his house at 1152 9th St.)
decided to put green food dye in the beer as a St. Patty’s Day
joke. For the first few years, the bartenders used an eyedropper
to put the dye into each patron’s complimentary beer.
This ended when the tradition caught on and Calgarians
flocked to the pub for green beer specially brewed by the
Calgary Brewing Company. When she worked there, Betty
drew cartoons to decorate the pub. She started drawing cartoons
when she was a young “for something to do rather than
sew or something like that.” When she retired, she drew this
self-portrait.
For many years, Betty nominated Bill Cummins for the
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. He built a rink beside the hotel,
and Betty recalls that on the weekends it was packed with
hockey or lacrosse fans. Cummins sponsored the home team:
the CPR Trojans. The rink was torn
down shortly after Cummins died in
1933.
She’s witnessed a lot of changes
to the Stampede in her lifetime.
Every summer, her dad took them
up “to Scotchman Hill to watch the
Stampede and hit mosquitos.” Her
fondest memory of the Stampede
happened in the 1960s. On her way
to the show, she found a goofy old
cowboy hat and put it on. It blew off
before the rodeo was about to begin,
and when the policeman returned it
to her, he asked her if she was Buck
Shot’s mother. She doesn’t think
Buck Shot has ever lived Ramsay.
In 1948, Betty and her husband,
Joe Anderson, Jr., started to build
their house on the corner of 23rd
Ave and McLeod Trail. (She insists
that it’s McLeod, not Spiller. Check
the sidewalk at 24th Ave!) They first
met in grade one at Ramsay School.
But she doesn’t remember meeting
him until they were students
at Western Canadian High School
when he was dating her friend Jean
Murdoch. (She’s the daughter of Alice Murdoch, who founded
the first dance school in Calgary in the 1920s.) Betty and
Joe married in 1947, and rented houses on 20th and 23rd
Ave. while they were building their home. Joe built the house
with his father, Joe Anderson, Sr., who lived two doors down
on the other side of Double-Elle Bakery. He was a tile-maker
and had a kiln in the yard. He made the tiles that are still on
the front sidewalk of 821 23rd Ave, as well as Betty’s sidewalk
and front foyer.
Listening to Betty’s stories about growing up, working,
and raising her family in Ramsay deepened my appreciation
for our neighbourhood’s heritage. These family stories are a
rich source of Calgary’s history and weave the community
together.
Ramsay News page 7

C ommunity T idbits C ommunity T idbits C ommunity T idbits
ArtPoint
May 4th - 18th, 2013
The Main Gallery at ArtPoint: “Up
Close and Far Away,” Debra Ward,
Monique Westra, Lottie Elsgaard
May 22nd - June 1st, 2013
The Main Gallery at ArtPoint: “Rhino
Face Eraser: A Group Study Of Anger.”
Experience a group of glass artists
expressing their perspectives on the emotion
of Anger.
ArtPoint Gallery & Studios Society
1139 – 11th Street SE, Calgary
(403) 265-6867
www.artpoint.ca
Hours: Thursday & Friday 1:00-5:00
pm; Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Esker Foundation
While Esker Foundation will be closed
from April 22nd – June 14th, we will
launch our street level Project Space on
May 4th. This is an alternative exhibition
venue overlooking 9th Avenue on
the north face of Inglewood’s Atlantic
Avenue Art Block. Follower, a new work
by David Hoffos, will be featured from
May 4th – August 4th. Stay tuned - our
Summer exhibition opens in Esker’s
main gallery on June 14th! For more
information please visit www.eskerfoundation.com
or call 403-930-2490
Return of the Kit and
Kaboodle Circus
Bring the whole family to the Kit and
Kabbodle Circus, May 8th-12th at the
Folk Festival Hall (1215 10 Ave SE).
The community-based music and circus
performance was a big hit in 2011, and
it’s great to see them again. Details at
kitandkaboodlecalgary.com
Parade of Garage Sales
It’s time to clean out your storage rooms,
closets, and garages! Joylaine Davis and
Mark Graves are organizing this year’s
Parade of Garage Sales on Saturday June
1st, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Contact
joylainedavis@hotmail.com to register.
And for the Stuff you
Can’t Sell
Mark your calendars. The annual
Ramsay Community Clean-up will be
on June 9th.
Tweed Ride
Calgary’s Annual Victoria Day Tweed
Ride is a fun bicycle event that encourages
cyclist of all levels to dress in tweed
and explore the city in a leisurely fashion.
The next ride is happening on May
20, 2013. Visit tweedrideyyc.com for
more information.
Inglewood Pool Birthday
June 22 is Inglewood Pool’s 50th
Birthday Party! Come to the pool (1527
17 Avenue SE) between 11:00am and
1:00pm for BBQ, cake and refreshments,
and swim for free from 11:00am
until 3:00pm. Send your favourite
Inglewood Pool photos and stories to
vivien.harben@calgary.ca
Ramsay News page 10

Otter & Explorer News
Scouter Rick Ryan, 403-278-2547 • paddleeh@yahoo.com
It’s April and spring time in Calgary. The Otters are ready
to get out and look for signs of spring. ZAP ZAP ZAP what
is this on my e-mail Of our 2 Otter leaders one is out of
town and the other has to work. Time to pull one last trick
out of the back pocket. What’s our new motto STAND
READY. Time to take the Otters on a romp of the plus 15
down town. A quick e-mail to the Otter gang and the new
plan is set in motion. Parents and kids show at appointed
spot down town to find most of the buildings locked. When
you are a parent on a downtown street with a raft of Otters
you get motivated and find a way in. Just short of breaking
in. Now they are off wandering the city from the inside in
search of the elusive cows that are said to wander the plus 15’s
at night. We have it on good authority that the cows wake
up when everyone goes home and they wander the city until
folks come back in the morning. Unfortunately the way to
the cows is locked off and we have to save this for another
day.
Every once in a while a parent steps forward to help out
with the troop in a big way. We were ending our ski season
with a trip into Bryant creek cabin in Banff. We needed a
mom or at least a female presence on the trip. Zoe’s mom
Laura stepped up to the plate. Laura got the kids out for a
final ski before the big trip. 14 Km. in and out and up and
down hills. We think we are ready. It is April but in the high
country there is still lots of snow. We are ready for a great
adventure!
We left town in a dense fog on Saturday morning and
headed out to Canmore and climbed up past the Nordic centre
and around the Spray lakes to Mount Shark ski area. All
the way out there was almost no snow but as we got closer
the snow got deeper and Mount Shark turned into a winter
wonderland. Everyone bailed out of the cars and sorted gear
for the trip. Skiing with back packs is a new thing for everyone.
We do well with a good trail well track set up to the half
way mark. We did find a couple of hills which were more
of a challenge than we wanted. Some of us swallowed our
pride and walked down. Yes after a sprained knee and much
the same arm I am learning. What’s that about old dogs and
tricks The trail is soft slushy and one step off puts you up to
your thighs in snow. Try to get up in that stuff with a pack
on your back. We really started to slow down an we still had
4 K.M. to go. A decision was made to stash the skis and walk
the rest of the way. With the soft snow we were post holing
every so often but still making better time. We made it to the
cabin by 6:30 or so. The kids think it is heaven. The wood
is wet and the fire smokes but it is warm. The single burner
stove is fired up and supper is soon on its way. The girls have
chicken and noodle soup and they guys have chili. The chili
is great and not a word of how Scouter Rick burned it. 8:30
everyone is in the sack. 8:40 not a sound in the cabin. Maybe
the mouse that got into Anna’s snacks. The fire kept going all
night. We woke up to sunshine on the mountains and -5 C.
All is well. Laura hustles the girls up for a quick breakfast and
pack up. The boys Jacob and Matias help getting
water and sweeping up. We make a quick get
away by 9:30. The trail is hard and we are making
good time. We found our skis right where
we left them and carried on at a good pace but ever so much
slower. It has been a long grind. We are finally on good trail
and make a break for the end as the wind picks up. It has
been a long hard adventure but these are the ones that are
talked about for years to come. When you ask these kids in
years to come, remember Bryant Creek they will have stories
to share. For the others long will be forgotten the sleep over
or the video games on the couch.
Thanks Laura!
— Scouter Rick
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Call 265-4898.
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Ramsay News page 11

Ramsay: Love at First Sight
Kristina Eggen
I came to Calgary from Oslo, Norway, a little over two
years ago. People keep asking me; are you in oil and gas My
reply is always the same: No, I am in love. I’m in Calgary
because when you are struck with love, you follow your heart,
even if you have to cross the ocean and leave everything else
behind.
I have to admit it, though; coming to Calgary can be
somewhat a shock for a European. The sizes of everything are
overwhelming. The streets, the cars, the buildings. All is big;
stores and what you buy in them is at least 40% bigger than
where I come from.
I felt lost in an anthill. A very effective and functional anthill.
I was homesick.
That is – until I discovered Ramsay and Inglewood and fell
in love for the second time. My heart beat faster when I saw
the mix of old and new, big and small, rich and poor. It was
the blend that I had been missing so, and it was all what I
would call “human size”.
I love the small houses, painted in colours that make me
smile. The creativity that bursts through the garden and window
decorations is delightful. Even the houses that are tired,
worn out, almost falling a part have a story to tell and a message
to convey: Hey! Don’t forget! We’re not all able to live in
the mansions that pop up along the ridges and avenues!
Civic Affairs
Jenny Jensen
The Civic Affairs Committee has reviewed:
DP 2013-0604
Alberta Ave SE
This is for a single detached dwelling on a
corner lot. The committee did not support a relaxation of
the by-laws that would allow the developer to put the front
façade at the side of the house. Also, the committee did not
support a relaxation on the front setback.
DP 2013-0605
Alberta Ave SE
This is for a contextual semi-detached dwelling. The committee
did not support a relaxation because the plans do not
indicate a staggering of the units, and this does not conform
to the character of the neighbourhood.
DP 2013-0697 1709
8 Street SE
This is for a duplex requiring relaxations. The committee has
left this to the discretion of the City Planner and the developer
to resolve any issues.
DP 2013-0594 1118
9 Ave SE
This is for a secondary suite over a garage. The committee
has no comment since this development fits within the scale
of the neighbourhood.
They all belong here, in the microcosmos of Ramsay.
And the sounds… Oh, I enjoy the sounds of Ramsay. The
sounds of children laughing, couples discussing and hockey
players cheering. Birds warbling. These are the sounds that
find their way through my open window and tell me once
again; yes, there is a life out there. Get out! Go for a walk! Go
through the park or along the ridge! Walk by the river and
enjoy the smell of spring, or stroll down to 9th avenue and
get yourself a coffee! Explore the world of books, spices and
get inspired by creativity displayed in the galleries and the
recycle shop!
I love Ramsay and Inglewood. Not because it reminds me
of home, but because it reminds me of what a city truly is: a
pulsating, living organism that has its own story to tell. A true
love story.
Part of Your
Neighbourhood
We are pleased to welcome
Focus Engineering
as the newest tenant in
Dominion Bridge.
Ramsay News page 12

Alexandra Centre Society… What’s Up!
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February 1 to June 7, 2013
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Hatha Flow Adventure 7:15—8:30
Saturdays: April 6 to June 29
Yin Yoga 9:00 – 10:15
Looking for rental
space for your group
or gathering
Come check out the
Alexandra Hall
or Rose Room…
Call Sarah to inquire
403-269
269-55
5588
The Alexandra Centre Society would
like to welcome Dr. Parker to the
Community! We are happy to have a
medical clinic back up and running in
the Alexandra Centre Building!
For information on all programs call Sarah 269-5588
or email info@alexandracentresociety.org
or visit us at 922 – 9 Ave SE

Yoki & Jeff’s Real Estate Report
1st Quarter Report
January – March 2013
RAMSAY INGLEWOOD BRIDGELAND
# of
Sales
Avg. List
Price
Avg. Sale
Price
# of
Sales
Avg. List
Price
Avg. Sale
Price
# of
Sales
Avg. List
Price
Avg. Sale
Price
Bungalow 4 378,675 369,000 3 641,333 631,167 9 509,700 494,863
1.5 Storey 1 369,000 344,000 -- -- -- 2 481,850 468,750
2 Storey/Splt 1 469,000 470,500 4 947,225 905,125 8 771,738 743,625
Attach/Twnh -- -- -- 6 485,450 478,750 6 493,283 479,333
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Just So You Know…
13 Active Listings
$269,000 > $699,900
8 Sales for 2013
$317,000 > $700,000
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