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MNovember 2012 

cKenzie Lake Gazette 

The Official Community Newsletter for Mckenzie Lake 

Published by Mind’s design studio Call 403-257-8345 for advertising oPPortunities www.Mindsdesign.Ca 

CoMMunity iCe rink volunteers needed! see Page 11 for More details. 

CoMMunity Children’s 

ChristMas Party 

deCeMber 1st, 2012 

Music! 

crafts, prizes 

fun for everyone! 

Details on page 7. 

McKenzie Lake Community Association 

16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7 

Phone: 403-257-1823 Fax: 403-257-4429 Web: www.mckenziearea.com 

WE REMEMBER 

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Pg. 2 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses!

MCKeNzie LAKe CoMMuNity ASSoCiAtioN 

16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7 

Phone. 403-257-1823 Fax 403-257-4429 

MLCA offiCe AdMiNiStrAtor: Michele Overacker mlca2@telus.net 

ArtiCLe SubMiSSioNS: editormlca@telus.net 

(Submission deadline is the 10th day of the month prior to publication.) 

Ad SubMiSSioNS: newslettersales@mindsdesign.ca (deadline is the 15th) 

Community website: www.mckenziearea.com 

exeCutive 

President: D’Arcy Duquette mlcapresident@telus.net 

Vice President: Joyce Cook 

Secretary: Jason Oke 

Treasurer: Vacant 

Past President: Stephanie Campbell 

direCtorS 

Building/Facilities Director: Wes Witmer 

Facility Expansion: Tim Lindsay 

McKenzie Sports: Vacant 

Newsletter Editor: Andrea Poole editormlca@telus.net 

55+ Representative: Lois Cullwick 403-313-9798 

At Large: Vacant 

ChiLdCAre ServiCeS 

Preschool: Jennifer D’Eath mlteacher@hotmail.com 

Before and After School: Tonya McCarthy 

mlcabas@telus.net 

AdviSory 

City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood 

Services: Heather MacKay-Forrest 

heather.mackay@calgary.ca 

Calgary Police Community Liaison Officer: 

Cst. Brad Norman BNorman@calgarypolice.ca 

Ward 12 Alderman: Shane Keating eaward12@calgary.ca 

Calgary Hays MLA: Honourable Ric McIver 

calgary.hays@assembly.ab.ca Assistant MLA: Donna Elms 

MLCA Supported progrAMS 

McKenzie Tots: Lisa Thorne 403-257-1823 

Jelly Bean Dances: Vacant 

Kids’ Soccer: Vacant 

Kids’ Outdoor Hockey: Vacant 

McKenzie “Angels”: Colleen Godec 403-266-6651 

Drop-In Basketball: Wes Witmer 403-257-2788 

Casino Coordinator: D’Arcy Duquette 

Pathways Snow Removal: Glenda Shufelt gshufelt@shaw.ca 

other NuMberS 

MLRA (Beach Club): Brad Buxton 403-257-1657 

McKenzie 210 Scouts: John Penner 403-852-1517 

Girl Guides: Marjorie Pallister 403-257-4311 

Kyokushin Karate: Brad Gillespie 403-669-3516 

Kumon: Gail Chipman 403-257-3537 

Please be aware that the opening times for the 

CALGARY POLICE SERVICE DISTRICT 8 office located 

at 50 Midpark Way SE have recently changed. 

The hours are now: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 

7 days a week. 

"In every community, there 

is work to be done. In every 

nation, there are wounds to 

heal. In every heart, there 

is the power to do it" 

Marianne Williamson 

Pg. 3 November 2012 The Official Community Newsletter for McKenzie Lake & Mountain Park

McKenzie Lake 

Community Fundraiser 

CASINO 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

Nov 28 & 29 

No Experience Required! 

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- Next day Installation on all stock items - Free Estimates 

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We have all your flooring needs – Carpet, Cork, 

Hardwood, Tile, Linoleum, Laminate 

Community 

Fundraiser! 

November 28 & 29 

Please contact Laurie Jozsa at the Community Centre Office for more information. 

403-257-1823 

Address: 423 - 58 Avenue SE 

www.homeflooring.ca 

403-984-4100 


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DEBBORA WHITE AND KRISTA IVANOV 

Where to downsize in southeast Calgary? 

On your real estate journey, it’s good to have an expert guide ... 

KRISTA IVANOV 

403-973-3551 

Debbora White and Krista Ivanov are REALTORS ® who make 

up the Deep South Calgary real estate team & are 2011 Keller 

Williams Realty South® top-producing team award winners. 

Together, they provide exceptional service, quality marketing 

and the best real estate experience in Calgary. 

Follow us on Twitter! Visit our website for information about the deep 

south area of Calgary including all communities, 

shopping, dining, listings and more. 

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If you are considering selling or buying, please contact us first! 

Not intended to induce breach of an existing agency agreement. 

DEEP SOUTH 

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#118 10325 Bonaventure DR SE, 

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Independently owned and operated 

There comes a time when every homeowner suddenly finds a big house just too much to handle. Most people want to stay close to 

their community when downsizing, and there are some great options for Mckenzie Lake residents.Two of our favourite luxury condominiums 

are home to many of our clients.They love the ease, the amenities, the space and quality finishings offered at The Aviemore in 

Mckenzie Towne (50+) and at The Silhouette in Cranston (18+). Our two featured listings this November are excellent examples of 

downsizing without giving up a thing! 

The Aviemore $325,000 

Both of these beautiful 

condos are two-bedroom,two-bath 

plus den. 

The Aviemore condo is on 

the ground floor and 

feels like a tradi tional 

home with a fireplace 

and direct access to the 

street.The Aviemore’s grand foyer is amazing,plus it has 

fitness,theatre & billiards rooms & a workshop,library, 

guest suites and a great social scene. 

The Silhouette $299,000 

The Silhouette condo is 

on the second floor with 

a huge open living/dining 

space and quiet balcony. 

The Silhouette has amazing 

hot tub,steam & fitness 

rooms,a social room 

with billiards,great mountain views and a variety of activities. 

Both condos include heat & underground parking. 

We love helping downsizers! Call us to see these homes 

or to take a tour of all the available condos. 

Having two is even be ter! 

Debbora and Krista are both 

residents of Mckenzie Lake! 

Before you list your home, 

call us to help you determine 

the market value of your 

property. No charge. 

See our listings at 

www.deepsouthcalgary.com. 

You’ll find information on 

communities there too! 

We had many 

REALTORS ® who wanted 

to represent us, but 

after meeting you both, 

we knew that you were 

by far the best. And we 

were right! 

—McKenzie Lake 

homeowners 

We are happy to provide 

references and testimonials. 

DEBBORA WHITE 

403-477-2549 


COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S 

CHRISTMAS PARTY 

FEATURING: 

Val Hilliker – Ventriloquist 

and Comedian 

Richard Hertert - 

Musician 

McKenzie Lake Community Centre 

Saturday , December 1st, 2012 2:30pm 

And of course... 

...SANTA CLAUS! 

There will be a light meal, crafts, raffles and lots of fun for 

everyone! Tickets: $15/Child (Ages 0-12) Each Child will 

receive a gift from Santa! Everyone else is free!! 

Tickets are available in the 

Community Centre office. 

Please bring a plate of cookies 

or squares to share! 



Your Official Newsletter 

Remembers 

Make remembrance more than 

something you feel. 

Make it something 

you DO. 

Each year, from November 5 to 11, 

Canadians join together to celebrate 

Veterans’ Week - this year is no different. 

During this week, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies 

and events will take place across the country to recognize 

the achievements of our Veterans and honour those who 

made the ultimate sacrifice. 

This Veterans’ Week, take the remembrance challenge. 

There are many ways to show that you remember and 

honour our Veterans: 

•Pin a poppy above your heart. 

•Attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony. 

•Talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home 

from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of conflict. 

•Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences. 

•Create a mashup and share it on the YouTube Channel 

•Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page, 

write on our wall and share how you remember. 

•Follow Veterans Affairs Canada on Twitter and 

tweet about how you remember 

•Change your Facebook profile picture to a poppy. 

•Blog, tweet or update 

your Facebook status 

about the importance of 

remembrance. 

Above all, we must 

vow never to forget. 

However you choose to 

remember, be sure to 

share with everyone you 

know. Together, it is our duty to pass on the legacy and keep 

the memories of our Canadian Veterans alive. 

This Veterans’ Week, take time to remember 

Go to http://www.veterans.gc.ca/ to find out more about 

Veterans Week, including activities for kids! 


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News from the office 

LAurie JozSA 

MLCA direCtor 

I hope everyone had a 

fun and safe Halloween! 

Our little preschoolers 

were adorable in their 

costumes for their parties! 

I would like to thank 

everyone who came out 

for our Annual General 

Meeting. It’s a good 

way to find out what is happening here at the Community 

Centre and to voice your opinion. We are looking for a few 

more board members so if you are interested please give us 

a call at the office. 

There are lots of exciting things happening and coming up in 

the next couple of months! Indoor soccer is in full swing and 

will finish up before Christmas. Ball Hockey will start in the 

second week of January so watch our website to sign up and 

if you would like to coach that would be great!! It is only 

an hour or so a week and it means so much to the children. 

Give it a try; no experience needed! 

We still need several volunteers to help with the casino on 

November 28 and 29th so please call us at the office and we 

will give you any information that you might need. You do 

not need any experience. 

Our Children’s Christmas Party is on December 1st and 

will be lots of fun with Comedian Ventriloquist, Val Hilliker 

performing and Children’s music specialist, Richard Hertert 

singing carols with the children! Of course, we will have a 

visit from Old St. Nick himself and each child will receive 

a gift! There will be a light meal, crafts, raffles and lots of 

fun for everyone! The tickets are $15.00 per child, aged 

0-12, and they will be receiving a gift. Everyone else is free!! 

Don’t be disappointed; get your tickets early so you don’t 

miss out! Tickets are available in the office during office 

hours, 9-4:30 or give us a call to make other arrangements. 

Inside 


• MLCA Christmas Party: Cover & Page 7 

• MLCA Contact Information: Page 3 

• Casino Volunteers Needed!!: Page 4 

• News From the Office: Page 10 

• Rink Volunteers Needed!!: Page 11 

• Fall Programs: Page 12 

• Letters to the Editor: Page 13 

• McKenzie Lake Preschool: Page 14 

• MLCA Rental Rates and Info.: Page 17 

• Before and After School Care: Page 18 

• Reversing Heart Disease: Page 23 

• Fish Creek Library: Page 25 

• Responsible Gifting: Page 28 

• Classifieds: Page 30 

• Speak up for those who are silenced: Page 38 

AND MUCH MORE... 

Our last Movie in the Gym, September 8th, was lots of 

fun! Our next Movie in the Gym will be on December 8th 

and it will be a Christmas movie! There is no charge for 

the movie, but bring your loonies as there will be a loonie 

concession stand. 

We will be having our New Year’s Family Dance on 

December 29th. The tickets are $5.00 per child. All other 

family members are free. Get your tickets early as they will 

be limited and there will be no tickets available at the door. 

See you around! 

Laurie Jozsa 

MLCA Director 

NOTE: Our office will be closed for maintenance between December 22-January 2/13 




Free Dayhome 

Registry 

Do you work Part Time, Full 

Time or have before and 

after school needs for your 

children? Are you new to 

the neighborhood and need 

a Provider very near to your 

home? Are you frustrated by tearing off phone numbers at 

the Grocery Store just to find out that they have no room 

for your child? 

Why not phone the McKenzie Support Group for Day 

Home Providers? We meet monthly and have all vacancies 

recorded in our registry so it takes only one phone call for 

you to find out who has vacancies. The service is free to 

both Parents and Providers 

serviced by the Gazette. 

We provide the 

names and you 

check the 

references! 

Contact Donna 

at 403-257-2102. 

Information 

MLCA Is Still Looking 

to Fill the 

Following Positions: 

Treasurer 

WANTED!!! WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!!! 

(Accounting Experience Needed) 

Sports Director 

Director at Large 

Call the Office for details. 

403-257-1823 

Please Note: 

The opinions expressed within any published article, 

report or submission reflect those of the author and 

should not be considered to reflect those for the 

Community Association. 

The information contained in this newsletter is believed 

to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. 

can you 

help 

us? 

RINK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Can you volunteer for a few hours this winter? 

We are looking for willing, committed volunteers to help 

maintain the ice at our community rink. No experience 

needed! Training will be provided so volunteers can effectively 

clear the snow and flood the rink as needed. 

With enough volunteers, we will 

be able to keep the ice open all 

winter. Community members will 

be welcome to drop by to teach 

their children to skate or start up a 

little hockey game with friends. It 

can truly be community ice space 

for all to enjoy! 

If you are able to volunteer for a few hours each week – or 

even each month – during the winter, please call the Community 

Centre at 403-257-1823. Thank you! 

Thank You! 

These two little words are simply not 

enough to show the gratitude we feel 

to Gwen Jackson for the many, MANY 

volunteer hours she given to our 

community as Treasurer on the MLCA 

Board. Gwen has worked tirelessly to 

keep our financial affairs in order and 

to encourage monetary responsibility. 

We appreciate all you have done for our 

community and wish you 

the very best. 



Fall Programs 

HOME ON YOUR OWN (8 – 12 years old) 

Saturday, November 3rd 2:15pm to 4:15pm 

This safety awareness program is a great class that 

teaches children 8 – 12 years old who are mature enough to 

stay home on their own. They will handle non-emergency and 

emergency situations with confidence. This course will also 

talk about age appropriate situations that they may encounter 

outside their home regarding dealing with ”strangers”; how to 

identify them, how to handle certain situations that they may 

encounter and how to stay safe. The course includes games, 

scenarios, role playing and activity book that depict everyday 

situations. This Course is taught by an experienced First Aid 

instructor. Members $30.00 Non-members $45.00 

STRANGER DANGER (4 to 7 years old) 

Saturday, November 3rd 1:00pm to 2:00pm 

This Red Cross Safety course equips children 4 – 7 

years old to recognize and deal with “strangers”; how to trust 

their instincts and how to keep themselves safe. They will learn 

when, who and how to call for help in an emergency as well as 

basic care for injuries until help arrives. People Savers follows 

the motto “Prepare, Stay Safe, Survive”. The class is taught in 

a fun and interactive way, and includes a colouring book to reinforce 

the concepts taught in the course to ensure that children 

remember. This Course is taught by an experienced First Aid 

instructor. Members $25.00 Non-members $40.00 

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE (11 - 15 years old) 

Saturday, November 3rd 10:00am – 4:00pm 

Instructed by Leona Verburg of Medistat 

This babysitting course teaches 11 – 15 year olds 

to confidently handle the responsibilities of being a babysitter. 

They will learn first aid, safety tips and injury prevention for 

children of all ages. They will learn to diaper and feed infants 

as well as some basic business skills. All of this will be taught 

in a fun and interactive environment. Cost includes a babysitter’s 

manual and certificate upon completion of the course. This 

Course is taught by an experienced First Aid instructor. Please 

bring a snack and lunch (peanut and nut free). Bring a stuffed 

bear or doll to class. Members $65 .00 Non-members $80.00 

MCKENZIE TOTS* 0 – 5 years (12 Sessions) 

September 27 - December 13, 2012 

Thursdays 10:00am to 11:30am 

Come and play. Have fun. Do crafts. Make friends. 

For parents and tots (Birth to 5). Space is limited to a maximum 

of 35 families and you must have a current MLCA Membership. 

Members $50.00 for 1 parent / guardian and 1 child 

$10.00 each additional child(ren) 

NEW memberships went on sale on Aug 1. Purchase a 

new one or renew to support your Community 

Association. You will receive a discount on facility 

rentals and have access to our community programs. 

FOR SALE 

ONE REPLACEMENT 

GAZEBO CANOPY, 

BEIGE, 10’X10’. 

ASKING $50.00 OR BEST 

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CALL 403-519-1932 

THANK YOU!... 

...to everyone who attended our AGM 

Also, a special THANK YOU to the board members, 

as well as the many volunteers who are involved in our 

community programs. YOU make McKenzie Lake a 

wonderful place to live! 

For those of you who couldn’t make it out, watch for a 

summary of the AGM in our next Gazette. 

Register for Fall Programs at www.mckenziearea.com 




Letters to the Editor 

The following is in response to the letter to the editor sent by 

Elly in the October 2012 edition of the McKenzie Gazette: 

Dear Elly, 

We feel your frustration with the 

situation of certain teenagers living 

on our street. Use of illegal drugs, 

property damage, vehicle breakins, 

disrespect, intimidating the 

younger children are some of the 

things that we have experienced. 

Over the past five months we’ve 

had both of our vehicles broken into 

while parked on the driveway, only to have these people steal 

whatever money might possibly be inside. In talking to other 

families within our street, we find they also have experienced 

similar events. Most disconcerting is their use of illegal drugs 

out in the open with no attempt to conceal or hide their 

actions. Over the past five months or so, the city police have 

been visiting the home of these people. However after the 

police leave, these teenage youths have no problem continuing 

their works of disrespect, break-ins, smoke-ups, etc. as before. 

There obviously is little respect for law and order. 

Elly, what to do with this situation? Our suggestion is to 

continue reporting these events to the Calgary Crime Stoppers 

until something has finally been done about it. Also, keep the 

discussions going with your fellow neighbours as a support 

group until this problem is cleared. You are not alone. 

Good Luck, 

Anonymous 101, 

Mount Alberta Green SE 

Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be 

true is what we believe. What we believe is based on 

our perceptions. What we perceive depends on what we 

look for. What we look for depends on what we think. 

What we think depends on what we perceive. What we 

perceive determines what we take to be true. What we 

take to be true is our reality. - Gary Zukav - 

the AdvertiSerS iN the gAzette 

pAy for thiS NewSLetter. Please show your 

support by letting them know where you saw their ad! 

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call a good neighbour. 

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MCKENZIE 

LAKE YOUTH 

This is a FREE drop-in program for 

youth where they get to help 

decide what the program will look like. It is an 

opportunity to meet other youth in your area! 

statefarm.ca ® 

Cost: Free Ages: 12 – 17 

Day: Thursdays, Sept 20th – Dec 13th 

Time: 4:30 – 7:30pm 

Location: McKenzie Lake Community Association 

(16198 McKenzie Lake Way S.E.) 

MEN’S DROP IN 

BASKETBALL 

McKenzie Lake Community Centre 

Monday and Wednesday Nights 9:15 pm 

Call Wes Witmer 403-257-2788 



Preschool 

McKenzie Lake Preschool Fall Registration is Open! 

REGISTER ONLINE @ at www.mckenziearea.com 

16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7, mlcachildcare@telus.net 

McKenzie Lake Preschool offers: 

• Highly qualified teacher and assistants 

• Play centres 

• Gym time 

• Crafts and Stories 

• Special events 

• Community visitors 

• Field Trips 

Age 3 Morning Program 9:00 - 11:00am T/Th 

Age 3 Afternoon Program 12:30 - 2:30pm T/Th 

Age 4 Morning Program 9:00 - 11:00am M/W/F 

Age 4 Afternoon Program 12:30 - 2:30pm M/W/F 

The cost of the 3 year old program is $150 

The cost of the 4 year old program is $170 

To place your child on the waitlist for a full class, please call the office at 403-257-1823 

Hello McKenzie Lake Preschool Families! 

October was a fun and busy month at school. We started off by learning about Thanksgiving. We learned about people 

and things that we can be thankful for. The children designed masks, learned songs and created centerpieces for their 

tables. Next we had orange day and explored many fun and creative things to do with the color orange and enjoyed getting 

dressed up in our best orange clothes. Finally we ended the month with amazing Halloween Parties. Everyone looked 

awesome dressed up in their costumes and enjoyed amazing festive treats provided by the parents. Each class did a small 

Halloween performance for their families, which was a big success. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed time chatting and spending 

a spooky afternoon together before a night of Trick or Treating. 

This month we will be looking at Community Helpers. The children will be learning about safety in their home, and safety 

in the community. We will also be looking at specific community helpers such as Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Paramedics, 

Airline Pilots, dental assistants and more. Through this unit we hope that the children will gain a better understanding of 

people and places in their community. 

In addition to all the fun events and activities, the children continue to work on learning their numbers, letters, and letter 

sounds and will continue to be involved in activities that include cooperation and friendship with each other. The preschool 

also has started gym time once per week. We all enjoy the opportunity to run around, play and be silly in a large, fun, and 

safe space. 

Happy November Everyone 

Miss Jennifer 

Pg. 14 November 2012 Thank you for supporting your community association and your local businesses! 

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The RANT 

Here comes winter and there’s great 

news from City Hall: the on-road 

bike lanes will be a number one 

priority for having snow removed. 

Corner 

I love to bike when its 20 above and 

the sky is blue, but I would never want to bike to work every day 

just given the safety, grime, and sweat factors, let alone when it’s 

20 below out or raining. 

I just don’t get those good folks at City Hall, or maybe they don’t 

get me, but I’m not delusional when I say that most folks prefer a 

car, or transit if it’s available, over taking a bike to work in winter. 

You’ve got to love these city planners who cut the number of 

parking spaces in the downtown core to increase alternative 

modes of transport, yet at the same time drag their feet when 

it comes to supplying all corners of the City with rapid transit. 

These same planners are putting the kibosh on all kinds of new 

development because it doesn’t meet the ever-evolving vision 

of the elected folks at City Hall; all of whom get heated parking 

spaces BTW. 

I’ve got news for City Hall, most of us like our cars, especially 

when it’s cold out. Our cars have heated seats, cup holders, and 

radios… plus for those who have the foresight, we can get winter 

tires and our cars are capable of driving on those haphazardly 

maintained streets of this fair city. 

There’s always some individual from the Roads department who 

has to get on T.V. every time we get more than a few inches of the 

white stuff–to explain why the City goes into total gridlock, and why 

it’s going to take three weeks and the entire snow removal budget 

to clear all the streets. Or, maybe you’ll have to wait till spring… or 

the best one… hope for a Chinook to turn your side street into a 

skating rink (maybe we can all skate to work). 

So, have a great winter everyone, and if you want to avoid those 

clogged snow filled streets this winter just hop on your freezing 

cold bike and head to work on a cleared road. Just wish they 

had Tim Horton’s bike-through on all those paths. Oh, and does 

anyone know where you can get winter tires for your bike? 

Doug Hayden, Real Estate Professional in Calgary 

www.kimanddoughayden.com 

This is a paid advertisement and in no way reflects the opinion 

of Mind’s Design or the MLCA. 

The Third Academy presents: 

Christmas Craft Fair 

Saturday 

November 17th, 2012 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Free to the Public 

Free Photos with 

Santa Claus 

Craft Fair 

Bake Sale 

$5 Lunch 

Child Minding 

Services (by 

donation.) 

*Tables are $50 each. Contact (403) 201-6335 

or sgeorge@thirdacademy.com 

In benefit of: 

*West of Calgary, 

South side of 22x 

(old Red Deer 

Lake School.) 




Services 

MLCA RENTAL RATES AND INFO.. 

The MLCA will now be renting out the Gym, multipurpose 

room and preschool for birthday parties, meetings, gym 

time, social events, etc. Please call the office at 

403-257-1823 for availability. 

ROOM SIZE AND AVAILABILITY 

PRESCHOOL: Capacity: 40 Seated: 20 

$25.00/hour (member) $35.00/hour (non- member) 

Wednesday: 4:00pm-9:00pm 

Saturday: 9:00am-9:00pm 

GYM: Capacity: 250 seated 

Saturday: 1:30pm-1:30am Function Rental or birthday/ 

sports hourly rental based on availability. 

The Community Centre ice rink will soon be flooded and 

open for public use at no charge. The quality and availability 

of the ice surface will be contingent on the availability of 

volunteers. If you are able to help maintain the ice during 

the winter, please call the Community Centre. Thank you! 

it’S tiMe to Renew 

your MCKeNzie LAKe 

CoMMuNity ASSoCiAtioN 

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McKenzie Lake Community Hall 

16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 1L7 

gailchipman@ikumon.com • 403-257-0436 


Before & After 

School Care 

DEAR BAS FAMILIES 

What a beautiful fall we have had! This year the weather was so great 

that we were able to attend our field trip to the Calgary corn maze. 

The children all had a blast and we will definitely do it again next year. 

During the month of October the children and staff talked about giving 

back and what it meant. All the children agreed that they would like to give back 

to the Calgary Food Bank. We would like to thank all families that participated in 

our food donations to the Calgary Food Bank. They were very happy to see our 

program supporting them. And all the children were very proud of themselves. 

Good team work, BAS Children. 

As October 2012 is “Prevention Awareness Month” we had Steve Harmer from Motivational 

November 

The stripped and 

shapely Maple 

grieves the ghosts of 

her departed leaves. 

The ground is hard, 

as hard as stone. 

The year is old, 

the birds are flown. 

And yet the world, 

in its distress, 

displays a certain 

loveliness. 

~ John Updike, 

A Child's Calendar 

magic (www.motivationalmagic.ca) do a show: “Be Aware 

and Bullying Prevention”. All the children learned a great deal 

about awareness. As all schools were out on the 26th the 

children requested a pj day. So, we did. Everyone - even the 

staff - looked so comfy watching a movie and eating popcorn. 

We had a super fun day on Oct 31st as it was our Halloween 

party. Some children looked spooky, scary and funny. The 

children enjoyed helping with the planning of our activities, 

snacks and decorating. Thanks to the families that helped out 

with snacks. 

In November our focus will be on Health and Nutrition and 

Remembrance Day. Miss Marie will be doing a presentation 

about Remembrance Day as she has served in the Army 

herself. 

We still have a few spaces available in our program for children 

ages 6-12. Please call the office for more information: 

403-257-1823. 

For additional information regarding upcoming community 

events, please read the “News From the Office” article that 

appears at the beginning of the Gazette. 

Thanks, 

Tonya 

McKenzie Lake Childcare, 

Before and After School Care Supervisor 




Things To Do 

NoveMber At rALph KLeiN pArK 

FREE Family Nature Ramble at Ralph Klein Park 

Gather up your family for this leisurely walk 

in Calgary’s incredible new park. Stories 

and activities tell the tale of how Calgary’s 

largest constructed wetland creates wildlife 

habitat and protects the Bow River. Dress 

for the weather. Hot beverages and cookies 

provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Where: Ralph Klein Park, 12350 84th street SE. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm 

Pre-registration not required; however, if you email us at 

RKP@Calgary.ca to let us know you’re coming, we’ll know 

how many cookies to bring! 

for More inforMation or to book a Party, 

Call 3-1-1 or 403-268-City (2489) 

MCKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE 

Great Exercise for Everyone! 

Family/Children 

Mon: 6:00 to 6:50 pm 

Tues: 6:00 to 6:50 pm 

Sat: 9:00 to 9:50 am 

Intermediate Children 

Mon: 6:50 to 7:45 pm 

Sat: 10:00 to 11:00 am 

Adult 

Mon: 7:45 to 9:15 pm 

Sat: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm 

Registration Ongoing 

Reserve Your Spot Today! 

19 Years in Calgary! 


Babysitters Club 

Are you 12 or older and would like to put your name on 

our list to be called for babysitting jobs in the McKenzie 

Lake community? OR are you a parent looking for a 

qualified babysitter in our community? 

Coordinator: Jill DeYoung Email: arieandjill@shaw.ca 

Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before 

they can be placed on the list. 

MLCA takes no responsibility for 

either the name of the sitter or 

the family they sit for. It is up to 

both parties to ensure they meet 

and check references before the 

job commences. 

• Classes for ages 5 yrs and up 

• Certified Instructors 

• Teaches Confidence & Respect 

• Participate with Your Children 

• Fun Tournaments 

• IKOK-C Member 

• Advanced fight training from elite international competitors 

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Services 

Health & Hospital: 

Rockyview Hospital ............................ 403-943-3000 

Children’s Hospital .............................. 403-229-7211 

Calgary Health Link (24 hours) ........... 403-943-5465 

South Calgary Health Centre .............. 403-943-9500 

24 Hour Poison Control ..................... 403-944-1414 

24 Hour Emergency Services ........... 911 

Natural Gas Emergency .................... 403-245-7222 

Enmax (electrical) ............................. 403-514-6100 

Non-emergency Services: 

City of Calgary Info. ............................ 311 

Police .................................................. 403-266-1234 

Fire ..................................................... 403-287-4299 

Ambulance .......................................... 403-261-4000 

C.O.P.S. ............................................... 403-216-1114 

24 Hour Crisis/Suicide Line ............... 403-266-1605 

Child Abuse Hotline .......................... 1-800-387-5437 

Kid’s Help Phone ............................... 1-800-668-6868 

Alberta Senior’s Info. Line ................ 1-800-642-3853 

City Hall ................................................ 403-268-2111 

Mayor’s Office ...................................... 403-268-5622 

Environmental Canada Weather ........ 403-299-7878 

Shawnessy Library .............................. 403-260-2600 

Community Transit .............. 403-262-1000/403-974-4000 

Swim/Fitness Centres: 

Trico Leisure Centre .......................... 403-278-7542 

Calgary Parks & Rec. .......................... 403-268-3888 

Public Boundary Schools: 

Acadia Elementary ............................ 403-777-8440 

David Thompson Middle School ......... 403-777-7470 

École Sam Livingston ........................... 403-777-6890 

Fairview Middle School ....................... 403-777-7900 

Juno Beach Academy.............................403-777-7210 

Le Roi Daniels School ......................... 403-777-6420 

McKenzie Lake School ......................... 403-777-6500 

Mountain Park School ......................... 403-777-6442 

Lord Beaverbrook High School ........... 403-259-5585 

Catholic Boundary Schools: 

Blessed Cardinal Newman .................. 403-500-2092 

École Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix ............ 403-271-5544 

St. Albert the Great 

Elementary Junior High ....................... 403-532-4306 

St. Boniface Elementary ...................... 403-278-4014 

Ecole St. Matthew Elementary 

& French Immersion Jr. High ............... 403-252-7701 

Federal Government (All Departments) 

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Trico Centre for Family Wellness 

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Get out of the cold... 

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studio, fully-equipped bright, sunny Fitness Centre— 

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Mind’s design now offers 

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contact LAURA at 403-257-8345 or email: 

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Joanne’s 

Hair 

Studio 

Welcomes all new and former 

clientele to my new McKenzie Lake 

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UPDATE! 

Guide to the 

Essential Steps 

in Reversing 

Heart Disease 

According to Stats Canada, heart disease is now one of the 

leading causes of death in Canada. In addition, medical and 

recovery costs are mounting when heart disease can actually 

be preventable and in some cases, reversed. 

THE HEART FIT CLINIC, one of the leading experts in 

cardiac care, has a passionate mission in helping people become 

heart healthy. In an effort to have Canadians become 

aware of their risk and provide lifestyle modification strategies 

to reverse and prevent heart disease and stroke, they 

are offering their “Official Guide to Prevent and Reverse 

Heart Disease for FREE ($47 Value). Available at http:// 

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This is a limited time offer so don’t miss the chance to make a 

heart healthy change today! 

The rate of the Special Tax Levy for pathway snow 

removal in the Community of McKenzie Lake will 

be only $3.00 next year. Due to light snow fall this 

past winter, there was a surplus of funds and as 

such, the Special Tax Levy has been reduced. 

Our community representative is Glenda Shufelt 

gshufelt@shaw.ca Thank you, Glenda, for taking 

on this volunteer position. 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! 

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Music instruction including voice, piano, guitar and 

drum classes. Private and group lessons. 

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Shopping Center 

24B, Lower Level, 

555 Hawkwood Bld NW, 

Calgary, AB 

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Services 

yieLdiNg to eMergeNCy vehiCLeS 

Time is the enemy in 

any emergency. You can 

help; EMS, police and fire 

get to the scene quickly 

and safely by following 

the rules of the road. It’s 

important for motorists to 

understand how to safely 

yield right of way to emergency vehicles with lights and siren 

activated so that everyone stays safe. 

What to do when an emergency vehicle 

approaches with lights and siren activated 

• If you’re in the middle of an intersection when an 

emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren 

activated, clear the intersection. 

• On a one or two lane road, motorists should move to the 

right side of the road and stop. Remember to signal. 

• On a road with three or more lanes, motorists should 

move to the nearest side of the road and stop. If driving 

in the centre lane, move to the right side of the road and 

stop. Remember to signal. 

• Come to a complete stop and wait for the emergency 

vehicle to pass. Shoulder check for more emergency 

vehicles (there is often more than one) before re-entering 

traffic flow. Remember to signal. 

• Remember, emergency vehicles may need to use any 

available road space to maneuver. This may include the 

use of shoulders and left hand turning lanes to pass other 

traffic. 

While driving on the road 

• Drive defensively at all times. Be attentive to sirens of 

emergency vehicles and be prepared to yield the right of 

way. 

• It is the law for motorists to slow down to at least 60 km/ 

hour (unless a lower speed is posted) when driving in the 

lane next to where an emergency vehicle is stopped. 

• Do not break the rules of the road in order to give right 

of way to an emergency vehicle. This could include 

proceeding through a red light or making an illegal turn. 

Actions such as these jeopardize all motorists in the area. 

• Do not drive on or block the shoulder of highways if 

emergency vehicles require it for access. Instead, wait for 

the emergency vehicle to pass before merging safely back 

in to the flow of traffic. 

• Always leave plenty of space between your vehicle and an 

emergency vehicle in case it should stop suddenly. 

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Things To Do 

there’S A Lot goiNg oN thiS 

November At the 

Fish Creek Library 

11161 Bonaventure Drive SE 

One Book, One Calgary! This November, at the Fish Creek 

library, a series of programs and events will engage you in 

exploring new ideas and creating stronger communities: 

• Happiness is a Storytime 

Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver 

Friday, Nov 02, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

• Amazing Lands - Afghanistan - Travelling the Silk 

Road Wednesday, Nov 07, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

• Parents and Tots Make Music Together with Julie 

Lowry, Clear Music Therapy. 


Friday, Nov 16, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 

• The Science of Happiness and You with expert Dr. 

Patrick Finn. Tuesday, Nov 20, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

• Tag! You’re It! is presented by Scrapbooker’s Paradise. 

Saturday, Nov 24, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

• Musical Muses with Songwriter and Poet Cort Delano. 

Monday, Nov 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

CyberSeniors Connect: Learn from youth volunteers in this 

self-paced program about the Internet, including Facebook and 

YouTube, Microsoft Office, and more. Basic computer skills 

required. Ages 50 and up. 

Saturday, Nov 03, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

LEGO Contest: Come and see the spectacular LEGO creations 

that entered the contest this year and cheer for the prize 

winners. Nov 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Kindercuties: Join Tess Mandin of Kindermusik for a joyful and 

energetic half hour exploring music and movement. 


Monday, Nov 12, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 

Single in the Suburbs? You’re welcome to join us. 

Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

Love and Duty: Canadian Red Cross Women in WWII: 

Watch an inspiring tale of the 641 women who traveled overseas 

to serve with the Canadian Red Cross in 

World War II. A short presentation will 

follow the film. 

Wednesday, Nov 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

What’s Cookin’ Club - Let’s Talk 

Cupcakes with special guest Crave 

Cupcakes Try a different cookbook monthly, eat tasty treats, 

and come discuss all things edible! For the food-lover at heart. 

Thursday, Nov 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 

Games Galore! - Jenga: Join us for an afternoon of fun and 

games. Everyone welcome. 

Sunday, Nov 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

eBook Doctor: Drop in for one-on-one help with your eBook 

and E-Reader questions. 

Monday, Nov 19, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

A valid library card is required to register for any 

program. For more information you can visit your 

local library, call 403-260-2620, or go online at 

www.calgarypubliclibrary.com 

Sudoku: 

Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached 

logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the 

blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit, 

so must every column, as must every 3x3 square. 


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Pg. 27 November 2012 The Official Community Newsletter for McKenzie Lake & Mountain Park 

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Civic Chat 

reSpoNSibLe giftiNg 

Do you think a family member or 

friend would benefit from having a 

cat or dog in his or her life? Before 

you go ahead and buy that special 

someone a pet, consider a gift 

certificate instead! 

Since cats and dogs are like people in that they all have unique 

personalities and needs, we suggest that you purchase a gift 

certificate from Animal &Bylaw Services. With gift certificates, 

the recipients can choose a pet that they and any other 

members of the household feel comfortable with. They 

enable the beneficiaries to choose cats or dogs that will fit with 

their lifestyle. 

Potential pet owners need to find a pet that is the right size, 

whose activity level and personality complements the family’s 

and whose needs can be met in terms of time and costs. 

All the cats and dogs for adoption at The City of Calgary 

Animal Services Centre have been vet-checked, spayed or 

neutered, have received their first set of vaccinations (excluding 

rabies), are licensed and have a microchip . Animal & Bylaw 

Services’ gift certificates come in any denomination and can 

also be used for licensing fees. 

If you choose to buy a gift certificate toward the purchase of 

a pet elsewhere, ensure that the provider is reputable and 

treats its animals humanely. There are many reliable rescue 

organisations offering cats and dogs for adoption in Calgary. 

For more information on our gift certificates or adopting an 

animal, contact 311, visit calgary.ca/animalservices or visit the 

Animal Services Centre at 2201 Portland Street S.E., during 

regular business hours. 

ANIMAL & BYLAW SERVICES 

Partnering with Calgarians 

calgary.ca/animalservices 

foSteriNg SAfe 

CoMMuNitieS… 

With the onset of winter and impending snow and 

ice concerns, please consider the safety of older adults, those 

with mobility issues, parents wheeling strollers or walking with 

young children and our service providers. 

• Property owners are responsible for clearing all snow and 

ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow 

being deposited. 

• Sidewalks must be cleared down to the bare concrete. 

• Snow from private property cannot be put onto a road or 

boulevard. 

• For hard to remove ice, take a container to a fire hall or 

Roads depot for a sand and salt mixture. 

• Keep extension cords and other obstructions off the 

sidewalk. 

• Help to ensure everyone’s safety this winter! 

Thank you for helping us build safe and vibrant 

communities! 

“All truth passes through three stages. 

First, it is ridiculed. 

Second, it is violently opposed. 

Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.“ 

~ Arthur Schopenhauer ~ 



Your 


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CERTIFIED FRENCH TEACHER will tutor Grades 

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DOG WALKING AVAILABLE: Are you too busy to walk 

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available to walk your dog. Mon - Fri. Call 403-589-2124. 

DRYWALL TAPING Smaller jobs preferred, quality 

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Call Gary at 403-873-0966. 

ELECTRICITY IS NOT A HOBBY! Call a licensed 

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ELEMENTS PLUMBING & HEATING 

Residential service work including repairs and installations, 

water heaters, furnaces, gas lines, and renovations. Free 

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Large and small repairs & renovations. Develop your 

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HOCKEY TIME! Available ice times available at Indus 

Recreation Center Just 10 minutes east of Calgary. Thursday, 

Friday & Sunday nights.Call 403-936-5474 ext 2. Call for more 

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HOUSE FOR SALE: MT. ROBSON! Perfect spot! MTN. 

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Customer satisfaction assured. CALL 403-255-7938, 

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OB COMPUTER SERVICES LTD 

Home/Business, Computer & Network Support. Hardware/ 

software support, upgrades, Networking (Connecting all your 

PCs to the Internet, Share files and printers between all your 

PCs, Wireless Networks). Over 20 Yrs. Experience. Call Claude 

@ 403-862-2976 or Email: claude@obcomp.ca. 

RELIABLE LADY IS ABLE TO CLEAN YOUR HOME 

Weekly or bi-weekly for four hours. Insurance. 

Telephone Mrs. Batti at 403-720-8689 or 403-617-5534. 

Please leave a message if I am not at home. 

SANTA COMES CALLING 

Would you like a visit from Santa; at your home or office? 

Whether you have been naughty or nice Santa will be there. 

Call Santa John at 403-805-2975 or visit my website: 

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WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL OUR READERS THAT THE 

GAZETTE IS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF 

THE MCKENZIE LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. 

You may see another publication of similar format from time to time but the “Gazette” 

contains all the information about our Community, events, news and reports 

on meetings that you need to know to keep up to date. It’s the Newsletter we support! 



IT’S NoT Too LATE! 

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In Flanders Fields 

In Flanders fields the poppies blow 

Between the crosses, row on row, 

That mark our place; and in the sky 

The larks, still bravely singing, fly 

Scarce heard amid the guns below. 

We are the Dead. Short days ago 

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, 

Loved and were loved, and now we lie 

In Flanders fields. 

Take up our quarrel with the foe: 

To you from failing hands we throw 

The torch; be yours to hold it high. 

If ye break faith with us who die 

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow 

In Flanders fields. 

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Please Join us for 

the 19th annual 

ChriStMAS 

CrAft fAir 

2012 annual fall Craft sale 

NOVEMBER 

17th 

2012 

sCheduled for 

saturday, noveMber 17th froM 10aM to 4PM 

AdMiSSioN: doNAtioN of A 

NoN-periShAbLe food iteM. 

blessed Cardinal newMan sChool 

16201 MCkenzie lake blvd. se 

over 70 veNdorS with uNique giftS 

& CrAftS ANd teA rooM with 

freSh bAKed goodS... 




Corner 

fALL bACK iNto 

reAdiNg 

Pumpkins are withering on front 

stoops and piles of golden leaves 

are being replaced by skiffs of 

snow. As the days shorten and 

the mercury dips, there are 

few things more tempting than 

curling up in an easy chair with a 

blanket, cup of hot cocoa at your 

elbow and a pile of books beside you. But with our busy lives, 

it’s often hard to find that kind of time. It’s especially tough for 

children, whose after-school hours are often packed with sports 

and lessons. 

Calgary Reads has a few suggestions to help you keep your child 

engaged in reading, by using daily activities as an opportunity to 

sneak in some reading. 

Read store signs and road signs. Read the cereal box at the 

breakfast table. Bake cookies, after reading the recipe, of 

course! Keep some books in the car to read on the way to 

lessons or sports. For a treat, listen to books on CD or tape. 

Have a family games night and read the instructions. Read 

comic books. Use internet sites like CBC Kids, Kids Reads 

and Funbrain.com. And of course, have plenty of books in 

your home, which you can borrow from the public and school 

libraries. 

You might like to try some of these books this fall: 

• Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone 

• A Poppy Is To Remember by Heather Patterson 

• Hello Snow by Hope Vestergaard 

• When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan 

• There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by 

Lucille Colandro 

Calgary Reads helps kids learn to read. Calgary Reads’ primary 

program trains volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with 

struggling Grade 1 and 2 readers. If you love reading and 

working with children, consider becoming a trained volunteer 

tutor with Calgary Reads. Calgary Reads offers free training 

sessions and tutoring is provided at no cost to families. Read 

more at www.calgaryreads.com. 




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SpeAK up for thoSe who Are 

SiLeNCed 

It is hard to know what to 

do? What happens in their 

relationship is their business, 

right? Will I be meddling if I say 

anything or call for help? 

So often the victims of domestic violence, including children, 

are silenced and they do need your help. You could be the 

person that makes the difference and stop the cycle of abuse. 

This November’s Family Violence Prevention Month campaign 

encourages Albertans to call the Family Violence Info Line at 

(403) 310-1818 and help those affected by family violence. The 

24-hour line is toll-free, available in 170 languages and available 

seven days a week. 

Let’s encourage a community standard in which family violence 

and bullying are wrong. Learn more about abuse, what can 

you do, warning signs, and where to get help. Information & 

resources can be found at www.familyviolence.alberta.ca 

How to Report to the Police 

• Family violence can be very dangerous situations. 

Call the police. Do not engage in the situation. 

• Family violence comes in many forms. It is very 

important if you suspect someone is in need of help 

to report it to the police. Even reporting at a later 

date, after the incident, what you know or suspect 

is beneficial. Never underestimate the value of your 

information. 

Depending on the urgency, choose the method that best suits 

the situation: 

• 911 - Emergencies or crimes in progress 

• (403) 266-1234 - All other crimes must be reported by 

calling the non-emergency line at (403)266-1234. 

The Calgary Police Service encourages 

Calgarians to report all crimes. 

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