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Board of Directors

ExecutivePresident: Jaydel GluckieVice-president: Shannon LanigainSecretary: Pablita Thomas-GriffinTreasurer: Aysha Khaliq

DirectorsStephaine Kusie, Jim Fitz-morris, Lori Mayson, Shelley Waryk-Martin, Adam Johnson, Jim Boyle

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AddressMcKenzie Towne Community Associationc/o McKenzie Towne Residential Association 40 Mckenzie Towne Blvd S.E.Calgary, AB T2Z 4X5

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10 BEST SUMMERTIME SONGS OF ALL TIME(According to the Rolling Stone)

10. Cruel Summer - Banananarama

9. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince

8. Vacation - The Go-Gos

7. Summer in the City - The Lovin’ Spoonful

6. Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly and the Family Stone

5. Rockaway Beach - The Ramones

4. California Girls - The Beach Boys

3. School’s Out - Alice Cooper

2. Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran

1. Dancing in the Street - Martha & The Vandellas

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McKenzie Towne Council Summer Camps

ThiS SuMMer MarKS our 10Th year of SuMMer CaMpS!We Are hAPPy To offer fuN ANd AmAziNgly dyNAmiC

Summer ACTiViTieS for ChildreN AgeS 5-12.Summer 2015 brings 7 incredible child-inspired themes covering a diverse range of topics; Artistic Endeavors, Wild Wild West, One the Move, “Science”-ational Adventures, The Real World: Nature Style, Delectable Delights, and Fun in the Sun. We also provide amazing opportunities for education around our great city of Calgary. Venues include Butterfield Acres, Princess Island Park, Telus Spark, Calgary Zoo, Calaway Park and more!

• CAMPS TAKE PLACE AT MCKENZIE TOWNE HALL, 40 MCKENZIE TOWNE BLVD. SE.

• CAMPS RuN MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9AM - 4PM.

• ADDITIONAL CARE IS AVAILABLE: Pre-camp care 8am - 9am and Post-camp care 4pm - 5pm.

• THERE ARE ONLY 30 CAMPER SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK.

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Are you 12 or older and would like to put your name on our list to be called for babysitting jobs in the McKenzie Towne community? OR are you a parent looking for a qualified babysitter in our community?

Contact the McKenzie Towne Community Association to submit or remove the names of babysitters at: [email protected]

Hey Parents! Need a Sitter?!TABLE OF CONTENTS:

- Board of Directors: Page 3

- Submissions and Dedlines: Page 6

- Membership Form: Page 11

- City of Calgary updates: Page 12

- Park ‘n Play, Stay ‘n Play: Page 13

- Community Services: Page 18

- Fish Creek Summer Series: Page 19

- Kid’s Page: Page 29

- Stampede Taxi Stands: Page 34

- Classifieds: Page 38

mckenzie Towne Council:

• Summer Camps: Page 4

• Council Groups & Recreation: Page 10

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Please note: Babysitters must have parental consent before they can be placed on the list.

*MTCA accepts no responsibility as a regulatory body, nor does the association endorse or screen any of those listed or who use the service.

Dayhomes/cares are not accepted.

“Oh, the summer night, Has a smile of light, And she sits on a sapphire throne.”Bryan Procter



Community Content and Ads..Submission DeadlinesCommunity content is due on the 10th of the month, for the following month’s issue.

Do you have an article or picture to submit? Do you have a wedding to announce or special event...

Please forward to us at [email protected]

With respect to the MTCA Newsletter:• All content appears at the discretion

of the Board.• Advertorial must be marked as such.• All editorial may be edited due to

space.• Priority of content in Newsletter:

• MTCA News.• Community Events.• School Content.• Senior and Youth programs

and content.• Political representation

(limited to representatives elected by members of this community ie: if their name appeared on a ballot and they were elected).


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVOLVEMENT! The Green Line SE team would like to thank you for participating and providing feedback at our many public engagement opportunities between January and June 2015. We’ve been working hard to incorporate your feedback and suggestions into the design plans for the Green Line, and look forward to working with you again in the fall. Public Engagement highlights:

• Over 600 attendees at our January information sessions • Over 500 participants in our March workshops to discuss refinements to the

Transitway route, and opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) • Over 1,800 responses to the online survey about route refinements and TOD

opportunities • Over 100 attendees at the Ogden/Millican & Lynnwood and Ramsay/Inglewood

report-back sessions in April. • Countless hours of volunteer time from participants at Quarry Park and Douglas

Glen station workshops in April, and the Ogden/Millican/Lynnwood and Ramsay/Inglewood/Crossroads TOD Charrettes in June.

Did you know… We’ve updated our website with a new interactive map, and more information on station area design and route refinements. Visit www.calgary.ca/greenline to learn more.

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Summer CareIt may seem obvious, but plants need food and water just like we do. This is a great reminder for gardeners as we head into the dog days of summer. When you first bring your baby plants home, you are all over them, attentively keeping them moist and happy; but as spring turns to summer, it’s easy to forget about your gardens and assume all is well. You must remember to water and feed your plants for them to look their best throughout the summer months!

Long bouts of hot weather can really take their toll on your trees and shrubs. Although they are well equipped with large root systems, it never hurts to give your trees and shrubs a drink. Water them thoroughly by placing a hose on trickle at the drip lines for about 20 min a day when moisture is required. This is also a great time to feed your trees too. use a root feeder for best results, but remember to stop fertilizing at the end of July. You don’t want your trees pushing out new growth in fall when they are preparing to go dormant for winter.

Hanging baskets are always a challenge in the heat of the summer. They can dry out very quickly - especially in dry, hot, windy locations. It’s best to check your hanging baskets on a daily basis and fertilize three times per week at half strength with your favorite water soluble fertilizer. Take care to never fertilize a dry plant.

Deadheading is super important too, as it encourages more flower growth. Simply removing dead or faded flowers from a plant will reward you with fresh new colorful blooms making the task well worth it! Taking consistent care of your hanging baskets will ensure they look beautiful well into the fall. This kind of care is also beneficial with all your annual beds, containers and planters. Annuals are heavy feeders and drinkers which is why they have the power to flower all summer without skipping a beat. So, don’t forget to give all your plants a little love and they will reward you!

Of course, your vegetable garden needs attention too. Regular watering will help ensure you get a good quality harvest. Thoroughly water your vegetable garden beds once or twice a week depending on the weather. Since you have to eat what you grow, always use an organic fertilizer on your veggies and then you’ll know they are perfectly safe to eat. Tomato’s need special attention. Consistent watering will prevent the development of the dreaded blossom end rot. This happens when tomatoes get a water cycle where they are moist, then completely dry out before watering again. You’ll know if you’ve got it because it creates unsightly black spots on your otherwise perfect tomatoes. To help avoid this, use a good tomato fertilizer. John Duncan, Green Goods Manager at greengate Garden Centres recommends Nurseryland Tomato Food because of its great calcium content.

Although perennials can often do well with little care, it’s also wise to water them properly in the summer. To develop deep roots, it’s best to water their mature beds as needed. Water them thoroughly and let them dry. Water again only when needed as this encourages the deep root growth you’re looking for. New

perennial beds need more water and it’s better to keep them more moist than more dry. All perennials can use fertilizer and there are several ways you can go, from Bone Meal to Vigoro Pink water soluble. Any which way works and it’s always better to use some fertilizer over none. John Duncan’s rule of thumb for all your plants is to fertilize a little more often with a little less fertilizer or half strength fertilizer. This consistently gives your plants both food and

water which will make them very healthy and happy.

Finally, for those of you concerned mainly about the lawn, you only need to remember that lawns are generally pretty satisfied with 20 minutes of watering per week. It may seem like that’s not very much, but on average, it equals the same as one inch of rain. Remember, you can fertilize your lawn spring, summer and fall. Doing so will make it thick and green. Doubly good, this also helps the healthy grass choke out nasty weeds.

We all get busy during the summer and it’s usually the time when the magic of spring has worn off. We feel like gardening is becoming a chore. Bear with it to keep it all growing strong right through the best days of summer!



McKENZIE TOWNE Council Groups & Recreation

Bridge Every Monday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come play some cards! A group dedicated to playing bridge. Drop-in for some fun and games around the card table.FREE for McKenzie Towne Residents and $2 for Non-Residents. A group dedicated to playing bridge. Come and join us for some fun. Coffee is served.

drop-in Playgroup Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.We invite you to bring your toddler to play in our gym full of exciting toys, to have a good time and meet other families in the community! FREE for McKenzie Towne Residents. Non-residents must be a GuEST of a resident and pay $2/child to drop-in. Only 2 adult Guests per residents (parents are FREE).

Social Groups at McKenzie towne HallAll social groups are FREE for residents and youth. Non-residents must be a guest of a McKenzie Towne Resident and are charged $2.00. For gymnasium availability, visit www.mtcouncil.com. For McKenzie Towne social group information, contact [email protected] or call 403-781-6612 ext. 3.

McKenzie towne council Drop-in GyM tiMes

There are a varieTy of drop in sporTs and gym Times for adulTs, youTh and families To parTicipaTe in:

adulT drop-in Times are 6:30 - 9 pm on Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm on Wednesdays and saTurdays WiTh varying sporTs.

youTh drop-in Times are scheduled for afTerschool use (3 - 5 pm) parenT & child drop-in sTarT Times are: 5 - 6 p.m. from mon-Wed 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on fridays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. on saTurdays 4:30 - 6 p.m. on sundays.

non-scheduled drop-in gym: There are Times from 9 am - 3 pm monday - friday When The gym is noT in use. please call 403-781-6612 in advance To confirm gym usage, and if available, feel free To sTop by during Those Times.

for gymnasium availabiliTy, visiT WWW.mTcouncil.com.

McKenzie towne recreation classes Recreation takes place at McKenzie Towne Hall, 40 McKenzie Towne Blvd. SE. For McKenzie Towne recreation information, contact [email protected] or call 403-781-6612 ext. 3.

suMMer proGraM reGistration is now open!Check out these great programs: Little Yogis Jr. (yoga) , Senior Modified Yoga, Introductory Ballet, etc. The last day to register will be Sunday, July 19th. Programs accepting drop-ins are Total Body Workout, Beginner Flow Yoga, Mixed Flow Yoga, and Senior Modified Yoga.

For more information please visit: www.mtcouncil.com

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy

Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high

Oh, your daddy’s rich and your ma is good-lookin’

So hush little baby, Don’t you cry

“Summertime”, Ella Fitzgerald


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“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

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yOur cITy sEcTION brought to you by The City of Calgary

fast fact! The snowstorm last September damaged an estimated 50% of the 500,000 public trees in Calgary.

did you know? 5,000 youth ages 15-24 attended The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre’s 17th annual Youth Hiring Fair on April 21st, 2015. For information on the Youth Employment Centre, visit nextSteps.org

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Check out these important updates from The City of Calgary more information

Want to know what tree work is scheduled to recover from last September’s storm? use The City’s new map to see recovery work in your community.

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Come to Southland Leisure Centre’s annual Stampede Breakfast on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for food, music, dancing, a petting zoo, face painting and much more!

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FREE career and employment services for youth ages 15-24 at The City of Calgary’s Youth Employment Centre (YEC).

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Celebrating 100 years of Golf in Calgary! We offer Junior/Subsidy, Ladies, Beginners and Family nights.

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The Glenmore Sailing School will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary at South Glenmore Park by hosting a free family event on July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for a free BBq and a chance to sail on the Glenmore Reservoir.

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Designated family swim time at Southland Leisure Centre. Come enjoy our waterpark and the AquaPlay structure every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Regular admission applies.

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City subsidized programs are available to those who qualify. One application is all you need to access all five programs.

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Find out about fun, free activities happening in your area over the summer. calgary.ca/cns

Citizens’ View, The City’s online panel, is a space for Calgarians to provide input into City programs and services.

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Copperfield 855 Copperfield BV SE

July 13 - 17 Albert Park Radcliffe Cres SE

queensland 649 queensland Dr. S.E.

Glenbrooke 3524 45 St. SW

Kingsland 499 78 Av S

July 20 - 24 Lake Chapparal 136 Chaparral Dr

Acadia 315 86 AV SE

Glendale 4500 25 AVE

July 27 - 31 Richmond 2433 26 Ave SW

Evergreen 367 Everstone Dr. SW

Aug 4 - 7 Erin Woods 123 Erin Park DR SE

Douglasdale 33 Douglas Park BV SE

Woodlands 1991 Woodview Dr. SW

Glamorgan 4207 41 AV SW

Aug 11- 14 Auburn Bay 800 Auburn Bay BV SE

Park n’ Play - Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.These safe, supervised programs help children make new friends and learn games and activities that they can use on their path to healthy and active lifestyles. Programs run weekdays and are weather dependant. for ages 6 years and over.

Stay n’ Play - Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. – noonThese safe, supervised programs help young children make new friends and stay active over the summer break. Participants learn games and activities that they can use on their path to healthy and active lifestyles. Children must be accompanied by an adult and programs are weather dependant. for ages 3 - 5.

Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play ProgramSLooking for some free, high quality programs for your kids this summer? We offer a variety of programs including many different activities. Our programs are designed to help children make new friends along with learning new games and activities in a safe environment that they can use on their path to healthy and active lifestyles. These free drop-in programs are for children and are available in various community locations across Calgary.


Have you ever heard of nature deficit disorder? It refers to the adverse effects of spending less time outdoors. This summer, make getting outdoors easier than ever with these ideas.

• explore the outdoors: Go birdwatching, plan a family hike or join a guided nature walk.

• organize a nature-inspired scavenger hunt: Make a checklist of natural items to watch for – like butterflies, maple trees or shrubs with berries – and check each item off the list after it's spotted.

• Plant a garden: Enjoy the benefits of nature in your own backyard by planting and maintaining a vegetable or flower garden.

• Become a friend to a local park: See if there are any groups in your community dedicated to the preservation of a local green space.

• Take it outside: Take lunch on the go to a local park, set up an outdoor movie night, or have a camping adventure in your own backyard.

• Participate in local greening activities: Whether it's a park cleanup or a community garden, take the time to plan your own activity or volunteer for a neighbourhood project.

• get in touch with trees: With a bit of research first, parents and kids can together explore and learn to identify the trees and shrubs in their community, including those that are native to their region and invasive species.

– News Canada

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reduce your eco-footprint when travelling

Travel responsibly: Start travelling green before you even get to your destination. Choosing the bus or train is an easy and cost-effective way to reduce fuel emissions. If you must fly, try to book a non-stop flight as a significant amount of carbon is emitted during take-off and landing.

Pack green, Stay green: Do your part to help the environment by packing a reusable water bottle into your suitcase to save money on bottled water and cut down on waste during your travels.

Plan eco-friendly Activities: Head outdoors to get the most out of your trip. Hiking, biking and exploring local parks are all great ways to experience the city, without using the energy or resources that many indoor activities require.

Support the local economy: Sustainability starts close to home. Minimize the impact of your travel by making a conscious effort to support local businesses.

Most importantly, keep in mind that it’s all about the small changes when working to reduce your ecological footprint. No effort is too small and the Earth will thank you.

– News Canada

Some tips to help make your next travel plans a little more eco-friendly:

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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 or the publisher of this newsletter.

The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so. Thank you.

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The City of Calgary offers a wide variety of FREE community-based programs and services for children, youth and families

across Calgary every summer. Programs include; Park n’ Play, Stay n’ Play, Summer Adventures, Kids at Play Summer Club,

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Fun, Free Community Activities


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Provincial Park offered

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Registration: Pre-registration is required, as there is limited space for tours.

Please phone (403) 297-7927 or email [email protected]

Admission: By donation (suggested $2.00 per person). All donations go to The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society to support education programs in the park.

Fish Creek Provincial Park

TueSday, July 7Th: Birds of a Feather When: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Hull’s Wood Day Use area (Located off Bow Bottom Trail S.E.)

TueSday, July 14Th: District Tour - Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park When: 9am – 12pm Where: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (maps and directions will be provided)

TueSday July 21ST: Control Tactics and Defense, For Weeds That Is When: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Boat Launch Parking Lot (Located off Bow Bottom Trail S.E.)

TueSday, July 28Th: Big Hill Springs District Tour When: 10 am – 12:30 p.m. Where: Big Hill Springs Provincial Park (maps and directions will be provided).

TueSday, auguST 4Th: Trout and the Bow River When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Mallard Point Day Use Area (Access off Canyon Meadows Dr. S.E.)

WedNeSday, auguST 12Th: Who’s There? – Wildlife Monitoring in Fish Creek When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace Day Use Area (Access off 37 St. and 130 Ave. S.W.)

TueSday, auguST 18Th: Water Tigers and Wetlands When: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace Day Use Area (Access off 37 St. and 130 Ave. S.W.)

TueSday, auguST 25Th: Riparian Rescue When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Meet at the Cookhouse next to the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre (Access off Bow Bottom Trail S.E.)


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1. Dry ice is a frozen form of which gas?

2. Where are human triceps muscles to be found?

3. What is the brightest star in the night sky?

4. A leveret is the young of which animal?

5. What term is given to a piece of rock or metal from space that reaches the surface of the Earth?

6. Which part of the eye is coloured and surrounds the pupil?

7. What colour is the most-prized variety of jade?

8. What type of tree is often found in churchyards?

9. Who invented the jet engine?

10. What would you use VOIP for? To which animal does the word lupine refer?

11. Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

12. Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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2. At the back of the upper arm

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5. Meteorite

6. Iris

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9. Sir Frank Whittle

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Mapleridge Cooperative preschoolTHE YEAR-END PARTY AND PICNIC FOR OuR PRESCHOOL STuDENTS WERE A HuGE SuCCESS. We had a great time at Lake Bonavista filled with fun, laughter and playing at the beach. A big thanks to the organizers and sponsors! Some of our sponsors included Acknowledge sponsors here????

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The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunnicularia) is one of the world’s smallest owls. In Alberta, only the Northern Saw-whet and Northern Pygmy Owls are smaller, and all these little owls are migratory, coming north in the summer to breed. The Burrowing Owl adult is about the size of an adult pigeon and is very distinctive in appearance, behaviour and habitat, making it easy to distinguish from other owls.

This bird is identifiable by its very long, un-feathered legs and a short, barred tail. It has a round head and distinctive white chin stripe, known as a strap, and have white eyebrow markings above their brilliant yellow eye. Their facial discs are poorly defined, especially in contrast to some of the larger owls, in particular, the barn owl. Their feathering is light brown and streaked with white.

What’s so unusual about their behaviour and habitat? For a start, these little birds are not your typical, solitary owl. They are very social and nest in colonies. They communicate with their colony-mates with sounds that are inaudible to human ears, except when mating or showing defensive behaviours

where they make sounds that mimic a rattlesnake. The Burrowing Owl lives in short grassy plains and arid areas in old burrows that are stolen from ground squirrels, badgers or prairie dogs. They spend quite a bit of their time in their burrows (their young stay underground for about 3 weeks after hatching) and are most likely to be seen standing on guard at the burrow entrance.

Even the Burrowing Owl’s hunting habits are unique as they change their diet throughout the year to match what is available. They eat large insects such as beetles and grasshoppers, but small mammals such as mice, moles and voles are a major part of their diet. They chase grasshoppers and beetles on the ground (making good use of their long legs), and use their talons to catch large insects or smaller birds in flight. Burrowing Owls are crepuscular and as such, are mostly active at dawn and dusk, but will hunt during the day and night when they have hatchlings to feed.

These little owls lay an average of nine eggs each breeding season, but most hatchlings do not

survive. About four out of ten of the year’s young do not survive long enough to migrate and fewer than one in ten return to their home territory the following year. Only half of the adults return north to breed in succeeding years. Once common in the four western provinces, the Burrowing Owl is now

considered one of the most endangered birds in Canada. The increase in human activity: farming,

burrow destruction, loss of food sources to pesticide use seem to be to blame. Because of the sharp population declines, Burrowing Owls are on Alberta’s endangered list under the Wildlife Act, and on Canada’s Species at Risk list and as such are protected.

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Homemade Bird Feeder This is a fun and great way to talk to your children about nature. You’ll need: • a paper towel roll or toilet paper roll for each child• peanut butter • bird seed • a plastic knife

Help the children cover the tubes completely in peanut butter. Then roll the tubes in the bird seed. And that’s it. You then slide the tube onto a tree branch somewhere where your children can see it. You can also hang them with a string (you will want to put on the string before getting started). This is a great inside or outside activity.

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SUMMER MAZE


School's out for the summer, which means kids are ready to run wild and enjoy the freedom. from summer camp to fun-filled days of activities, it can be a challenge to stick to a routine during those busy “off schedule” months.

Good oral care has a direct link to improved overall health. Here are some tips and tricks to ensure kids are practicing good oral care, while they're on the go.

• Encourage kids to drink plenty of water to quench thirst, rather than sugary drinks like juice and pop that can harm teeth and potentially lead to cavities. It's important to stay hydrated, especially during the hottest months of the year.

• For playdates, picnics or summer school, pack your kids healthy snacks like veggie sticks and dip to avoid snacking on junk food like candy and chocolate bars. When too much sugar is consumed and teeth are not brushed properly and regularly, plaque can build up. Plaque contains bacteria, which can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. The acid produced by bacteria in the plaque attacks the enamel which leads to tooth pain and sensitivity. Acidic foods and drinks like fruit juice and soda also demineralize and soften the tooth surface, making it more susceptible to erosion and loss of enamel.

• To ensure those pearly whites stay clean and strong, introduce a new toothbrush and toothpaste to get kids excited. Try a battery-powered toothbrush for an extra clean feel. Remember to brush twice a day for optimal oral care.

• Make it fun, and turn brushing into a competition. Most kids are competitive by nature, so spur your child's interest by having them race against the clock. Set a timer and bet your child that they won't be able to brush their teeth for a whole two minutes.

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The easiest way to avoid collisions on our roads is to be courteous to other motorists. Be responsible for your vehicle and your safety.

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• Drive with your headlights on so you are visible to other drivers.

• Avoid driving in other driver’s blind spots.

• Be extra cautious during sunrise and sunset, when the sun makes it difficult to see other road users.

• Maintain a safe distance of at least two car lengths from the vehicle in front of you. Increase this safe distance if you are driving a larger vehicle or travelling at higher speeds.

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Walk down any suburban street, even on the warmest summer days, and you’re likely to hear the hum of a tumble dryer and smell the sickly-sweetness of laundry products wafting from at least one house. Despite the fact that many families want to live a greener lifestyle, laundry remains a bastion of convenience versus environmental sustainability. After all, who wants to lug around heavy baskets of wet washing to a clothesline when it’s so much easier just to press a button to deal with the chore?

It’s easy to forget that laundry habits were, even in the not-so-distant past, completely different. Clothes were hung outside on clotheslines on nice days, or inside on drying racks in poor weather. Tumble dryers were not common until after World War Two, and even then, many families just couldn’t afford one. This all changed during the 1960s and 70s, where advertising campaigns by appliance manufacturers promoted dryers as modern, timesaving devices and also perpetuated the myth that hanging up clothes was passé and associated with impoverished tenements, not modern progress. Since then, dryers are now the norm. Clotheslines have disappeared from most backyards.

In the last few decades, the cost of electricity has substantially increased and power consumption by households is at an all-time high. Other than the fridge, the washing machine and tumble dryer are the most energy-guzzling appliances in the house. The simple fact is, changing your laundry habits can reduce your power bills by an average of $25/month, eliminate a substantial amount of C02 emissions from entering Earth’s atmosphere, and reduce wear and tear on your clothing. So why is there still such resistance to air dying clothes?

by Carla knipe

The first reason is that people think they aren’t allowed to. Thanks to media stories highlighting municipal clothesline bans which have often led to citizens going to court to defend their “right to dry”, many people believe that it is illegal to hang clothes outside. There is no government law here in Canada or Alberta banning outside clotheslines.

Some power companies in Canada have ongoing programs to distribute free clotheslines to encourage air-drying laundry. Several provinces, including BC and Ontario, have implemented government-legislated energy efficiency targets that must be met. They also realize that it is more cost effective to encourage people to use less electricity rather than build new electrical infrastructure.

However, the ‘’hearts and minds’’ side of the clothesline issue remains tougher to solve. There are people who do dry their clothes outside, but they feel they must do it sneakily because they feel they’ll be looked down on by their neighbours or even reported to the police and charged with an offense.

There is a growing movement of support that want to make line drying acceptable again. Project Laundry List (http://www.laundrylist.org/), founded in 1996, has partnered with North American governments, environmental organizations and local community associations to promote the “Slow Laundry” movement. Since 1998, they have named April 19th as National Hanging Out Day, to encourage people in breaking the tumble-drying habit.

So, will you challenge yourself to give your dryer the pink slip? You can be an environmental leader right in your own backyard, just by changing the way you do laundry…one load at a time.

Fire Your Clothes Dryer

do less laundry. Not everything needs to be washed after just one wearing. Evaluate whether clothes and towels can be used a couple of times before they are thrown into the laundry pile.

use less Products. Often, using half of the recommended dose of laundry soap still results in clean clothes, even in hard water areas.

use eco-friendly products. Most name-brand laundry products are petroleum-based and aren’t good for sensitive skin – or the environment. Do your research and find out whether the product is truly made from natural ingredients.

make the Switch to front-loaders. Front loaders are called “High Efficiency” appliances for a reason, as they tend to be more space-saving and use less water and electricity because gravity helps to move the clothes around instead of a central agitator.

don’t iron everything irons use a lot of energy. Often, hanging clothes immediately after washing will avoid wrinkles.

Carla Knipe is a Calgary freelance writer who freely admits to hanging up her laundry. She hopes more Albertans will do the same.

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TIPS TO BOOST YOUR gAMEWhen it comes to golf, it’s the little things that can have the biggest impact on your game.

❍ Choose the right clubs: Regardless of your experience or skill level, choosing the right equipment can be the difference between duffing it and striking the ball straight down the fairway. It’s important to work with a professional to get the clubs best-suited to your game and then, to have them custom fit. You should be fit for the length, loft, lie angle, shaft flex and even the grip size. If your clubs aren’t custom fit, it will be like walking around in shoes that are the wrong size.

❍ get on the ball: Choose the right kind of golf ball for your game. While golf balls all look the same, it’s what’s inside that determines if it’s right for you. Golf balls fall into two categories: distance or control. Distance balls are generally two-piece balls with a large core and a cover. They are harder and better suited for higher handicappers or beginners. Control balls, usually three- or four-piece balls, are softer and spin more meaning they will land on the green and stop. More skillful players should use these.

❍ Consider the elements: Weather is always a factor in golf and dealing with it must always be considered. For instance, in cold temperatures, the ball will travel shorter distances, so take more club. The opposite is true for warmer temperatures. If you’re playing into the wind, swing easy as that will keep the ball from spinning too much and rising up into the breezes. And downwind, make sure to judge the intensity of the breezes so you can choose the proper club.

❍ Putting and chipping is priority: Lots of players like to boom their drives and will spend a lot of time on the range hitting their drivers. But if you want to improve your scores, you should spend more time working on your putting and chipping. Focus more on your short game than your drive and you will improve.– News Canada

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Stampede taxi StandS It’s that time of year again, when Calgary is abuzz with Stampede fever. With large crowds expected to converge on the Stampede grounds, finding a cab after a night of festivities can be an adventure in and of itself.

The City of Calgary is working closely with the taxi industry and the Calgary Stampede to provide improved accessibility for cabs into and out of Stampede Park and surrounding areas for the duration of the Stampede, July 3 to 12.

In addition to existing late night taxi stands and permanent downtown taxi stands, four temporary stands have been set up near Stampede Park to facilitate the safe movement of large crowds to and from the event.

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Two taxi stands which operate at all hours throughout the day during Stampede are located at the South and North Entrances of Stampede Park.

The North Entrance is given priority to accessible taxi service as it provides the closest means of entering the Park.

Two late-night temporary taxi stands

To accommodate the evening rush of patrons leaving the Stampede after the fireworks display and the evening closure of the drinking establishments located on the grounds, two additional late-night temporary stands have been established on 12th Avenue and Macleod Trail SE. The late-night temporary taxi stands operate every night between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.

These locations are marked with signs, and provide safe and easily accessible points for cabs to pick-up and drop-off customers.

Don’t forget, there are a number of other designated taxi locations around the city:

Taxi Hydrant Zones Taxi Hydrant Zones are identified with signs, and are located in various locations throughout downtown.

Late Night Taxi StandsLate night taxi stands are also available to serve you between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday

and Saturday nights. Conveniently located near restaurants, theatres and bars, these stands help Calgarians and visitors come and go from our city centre safely.

Calgary Transit Calgary Transit provides 24-hour CTrain service during the Stampede.

Other optionsLuxury sedans can be booked as a pre-arranged service. Costs are generally higher than a regular taxi. They cannot provide “on demand” service.

We thank Calgarians and visitors alike for Stampeding responsibly, and hope these additional taxi stands help to get you home safely.


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get in on the ground floor! Beakerhead will hit the streets of Calgary from September 16-20, 2015.Your community is warmly welcomed to get involved.Here are some ideas for building a buzz in your area!Did you know Beakerhead is a Calgary original?

Step one: Design a captivating catapult during a backyard barbequeStep two: Spend time with neighbours this summer building it! The third annual Catharsis Catapult Competition is on Sunday, September 20, 2015. This wildly intense competition of mechanical muscle and brainpower also requires creativity. Costumes are encouraged! The call for entries will open in June at www.beakerhead.com.

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Have an old golf cart that has seen better days?Gather your tools, some friends and bring new life to old wheels. Turn that cart – or an old bike – into a submarine or a Futurama-worthy tricycle sensation. If your neighbourhood would like to organize a workshop, Beakerhead can supply the mentors!

Thank you for making Calgary so spectacular!Beakerhead is now recruiting people of all ages and skill sets to help with the September event. Find out more at beakerhead.com/get-involved/volunteer/.

Community teams from all over Alberta are challenged to create their own art cars. Pavo Concertus Team rallied together to design and fabricate an art car complete with illuminated pipe organ feathers. Photo Credit: Neil Zeller.

Handmade Flying Saucers by Calgarian Perry Lang, make an appearance at the Catharsis Catapult Competition. Photo Credit: Chris Malloy Photography.

Daisy, the world’s largest solar powered tricycle is a gentle giant, ready to offer rides at Beakerhead destinations, a project of eatART. Photo Credit: Denise Kitagawa.

Roll up your sleeves! Show Off your Community’s Genius!


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ArT ClASSeS for kidS 6-12, Fall Trimester Theme: AFRICAN animals, landscape, still life, culture, people Mon - Riverbend; Tues - Strathcona Wed - queensland; Fri - Braeside starts week of Sept 8; 4:30 to 6 pm. Schedule, registration, info via email: [email protected] Website: www.originalpaint.ca Instructor: Miss Lillian

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did you kNoW? Library cards are now free. For more information you can visit your local library, call 403.260.2620, or go online at

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