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The 145th, 165th and 170th Sparks are hav-ing a great year so far, despite all of the challenges with COVID-19. Our units have been meeting outside on our meet-ing nights or having a camp day out at Camp Jubilee! Our second year girls have met a lot of new friends meeting the first year Sparks! As the cold weather is upon us, our units are meeting virtually and having just as much fun as our in-person meetings! The Sparks are spreading kind-ness and, “Promising to share and be a friend”. Still many more fun meetings planned!

The 85th Brownies had a drive-thru en-rolment ceremony in October, where

girls were officially welcomed into the unit. They recited their Brownie Promise and received pins and badges. The girls literally ‘drove’ through a drive thru win-dow with their self-designed and built cardboard cars. We have been enjoying meeting outside the last few months, including tobogganing, playing night games, such as Night Eyes (finding re-flective tape eyes in the dark with their flashlights to find clues), Hark Do I Hear a Critter (finding people hidden simply by sound), and Night Stalk (a combina-tion of tag and hide and go seek). We also marked Remembrance Day with a virtual meeting hosted by one of our Brownie parents who is a member of the military.

5 FRIENDS OF NOSE HILL

5 YOUR CITY OF CALGARY: WINTER HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

6 MLA PRASAD PANDA’S REPORT

7 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

7 A MESSAGE FROM THE CONSUMER INVESTIGATIONS UNIT

9 MP MICHELLE REMPEL’S REPORT

9 COUNCILLOR JOE MAGLIOCCA’S REPORT

10 A FISTFUL OF ALBERTA HISTORY

11 REAL ESTATE UPDATE

11 CRIME STATISTICS

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News from the Friends of Nose Hillby Anne Burke

The objectives of Nose Hill Park in the Council-approved Nose Hill Park Master Plan Review, included goals to preserve and enhance the natural character of the prai-rie landscape, to encourage conservation of natural and cultural resources, and to conserve the entire area known as Nose Hill Park as open space for the future use of all Calgarians.

It was noted that we typically demonstrate a high de-gree of responsible use of common facilities when we are made aware of the need to do so. Such soft controls would likely be sufficient to reduce most damage to a level which allows the terrain to recover, although they will not stop irresponsible use.

The education of park users should be the primary method of resource management. This could be done by the Friends of Nose Hill newsletter, brochures, post-ers in bike shops and pet supply stores, community newsletters, school presentations, community educa-tional events on Nose Hill, and publications such as A Guide to Nose Hill.

We would have information on the Park’s natural re-sources (wildlife, vegetation) and their value to the ecosystem, as well as the significance of the Park as a unique resource in an urban environment. We can learn etiquette and rules of use to minimize damage to these resources and help avoid user conflicts.

The Biophysical Study should be shared, with assess-ment of the degree of threat to significant biophysical and cultural resources. It was an ecological land use in-ventory and analysis of the Park from May to December 1993. Field studies were conducted from June to Octo-ber 1993 to map ecological units and collect soils, vege-tation, and wildlife habitat information at 100 sampling plots. Trail condition and use data were collected from late July to late September 1993.

Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are all hallmarks of winter holidays, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn festivity into devastation.

Check out these tips for keeping you and your family safe during the holidays: 1. Keep pets and children at least three feet away from

lit candles, the stove and oven, especially when cook-ing.

2. If you’re putting up a real Christmas tree, make sure it’s fresh and water it daily to prevent it from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

3. If hanging lights, make sure you are following the manufacturer’s instructions about how many lights can be connected to prevent electric shock and fire.

4. Keep anything that can burn away from heat sources. Also, consider using flameless candles as an alterna-tive to real ones when decorating.

5. Don’t overload electrical outlets. Plug strings of lights directly into wall outlets and keep the number to a minimum.

6. Replace any strings of lights that have worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections – these can easily start a fire. Also make sure you’re using indoor lights indoors and outdoor lights outdoors.

7. Once the holidays are over, safely and responsibly dis-pose of your tree, away from your home, garage or anything that could catch on fire.

8. Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home and create a home escape plan that you have practiced with your family.

Be safe - don’t let a fire ruin your holidays!

For more tips, visit calgary.ca/csps/fire/safety-tips/ safety-tips-for-home/holiday-and-winter-fire-safety.html.

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Community Designated Schools(FR) denotes French Immersion programHamptons Elementary 403-777-7300Captain John Palliser Elementary 403-777-6170Tom Baines Junior High 403-777-7190Sir Winston Churchill Senior High 403-289-9241St. Dominic Fine Arts 403-500-2058St. Jean Brebeuf Junior High 403-500-2046St. Francis Senior High 403-500-2026St. Luke Elementary (FR) 403-500-2039Madeleine d’Houet Junior High (FR) 403-500-2008École Terre des Jeunes (Fr) 403-247-2458Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (s)(Fr) 403-240-2007École de la Rose sauvage (Fr) 403-230-3112

#234, 5149 Country Hills Blvd, Box 120Calgary, AB T3A 5K8

Phone: 403-208-0205 • Fax: 403-208-0206Email: [email protected]

Web page: www.hamptonscalgary.ca

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Mark Seland President Angelo Salina Vice President Scott Livingstone Treasurer Priti Jere Director at Large Evelyn Kam Director at Large Turin Chowdhury Director at Large

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MLA Calgary-Edgemont Prasad Panda

222, 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW 403-288-4453

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Alberta’s government recently introduced Bill 41, the Insurance (Enhancing Driver Affordability and Care) Amendment Act, which will contain costs and stabilize premiums in the auto insurance system, while increas-ing medical benefits to support Albertans injured in collisions. Other changes include cutting red tape and bringing efficiencies to the system to give Alberta driv-ers more options and flexibility.

Modernizing Alberta’s insurance system will increase af-fordability by controlling key cost pressures, including capturing more minor injuries under the compensation cap for pain and suffering damages, and using a float-ing rate for interest accumulated on pain and suffering damages.

These proposals will increase medical benefits to sup-port Albertans injured in traffic accidents with access to more health professionals and inflation-adjusted ben-efits to deal with the after-effects of collisions, and im-proved clarity on patient referral, treatment processes and coverage for medical equipment.

For many Albertans, driving is vital to mobility and em-ployment. Our legislation will provide the certainty and affordability Albertans expect and deserve. Further en-gagement on the future of Alberta’s auto insurance sys-tem will be rolled out over the coming months.

Alberta’s government will be privatizing driver exams for Class 4, 5, and 6 licences - providing quicker access to more road tests across the province. Albertans will be able to book passenger vehicle road tests directly with local registry agents or through a new online sys-tem starting December 1 for tests to be conducted after January 5, 2021. Registry agents will be able to hire or contract driver examiners directly. This will repair the damage when road tests were nationalized in March of 2019, a move that caused half of the province’s driver examiners to leave the system and increased wait times significantly.

I wish you and your family a safe and joyous Christmas season!

That’s Strange!Penguins were first discovered in 1520 during Magellan’s circumnavi-gation. A crew member named Antonio Pigafetta then referred to the birds as “strange geese.” The penguins that were found during the circumnavigation in the Falkland Islands are now referred to Magellanic penguins.


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NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

COUGAR PAINTING: Specializing in interior paint-ing. 35 years’ experience. Free color consultation with large jobs. Father/son owner team do the painting, so you don’t have hired hourly workers in your home. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Dan for your free quote today at 403-836-7517, or visit www. cougarpainting.ca.

JEFFREY ELECTRIC: Friendly professional electri-cal service for your next residential project, large or small. City Qualified Trade, Master Electrician, insured, licensed, certified, bonded. Very competi-tive rates for quality electrical work. Service panel upgrades from 60 amp to 200 amp. Sub-panels, alu-minum rewiring, custom kitchens and basements. Free estimates. www.cejelectric.com or call Clayton at 403-970-5441.

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FALCONER HANDYMAN SERVICES: Stucco patching, re-stucco, small renovations, drywall and painting, founda-tion parging, and small concrete work. We can also build or fix decks, fences, etc. No job is too small. Fully insured. For free estimates, please call Wes 403-809-3644.

FROM THE CONSUMER INVESTIGATIONS UNITHiring a Contractor? Having issues with a Landlord? The Con-sumer Investigations Unit (CIU) work to ensure a fair market-place for both the consumers and businesses. Our department provides an appropriate regulatory framework, and informs consumers and businesses of their rights and responsibilities.

CIU investigates complaints from Albertans about consumer transactions where a business has breached Alberta’s con-sumer protection or tenancy laws. If you want to submit a com-plaint, go to https://www.alberta.ca/file-consumer-complaint.aspx#toc-2

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About Pairing: Charcuterie, Bolognese spaghetti, osso bucco, chicken paprikash with spaetzle.

About Sustainability: Organic farming practices. Vegan wine made without chemical enhancements or modern technologies.

About Price: C$26

About Alcohol Level: 13% abv

About Availability: Check liquorconnect.com (call the listed store too) confirming availability.

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bout Terroir: The Boca region of Piedmont sits in Italy’s northwest,

on the slopes of the Alp foothills near the Switzerland border. Northeast of Turin, high-altitude

vineyards (400 to 450 metres) are rooted in the steep slopes of volcanic granite.

South-facing, terraced slopes protect from cold alpine winds and provide an amphitheatre of heat retention. His-torically known as Alto (High) Piedmont, large daily tem-perature swings and an extended growing season aid the required grape development.

About Revitalization: In the 1950s, Boca boasted 10,000 hectares under vine. By the 90s - with urbanization leading to countryside abandonment - only one producer, Antonio Cerri of Le Piane (10 lonely hectares), remained in active production. Recognizing potential, Swiss importer Chris-topher Kuenzli purchased Le Piane and strategically began acquiring other vineyard sites - left abandoned and over-grown - following the rural collapse. Investing in the region and raising its profile, Kuenzli helped save Boca DOC from imminent demise. Today, eleven winemakers form the ful-crum of the area’s revitalization.

About Maggiorina: The historic vine-training system of Boca, Maggiorina (crown) training involves three vines sup-ported on wires, forming a protective crown above. Produ-cing concentrated fruit, vines trained in this manner better withstand the extremes of alpine conditions. A field-berry blend (varied grapes picked and fermented together), Mag-giorina Rosso is a mix of 12 indigenous grapes, with Nebbi-olo, Croatina and Vespolina forming 90 percent of the blend.

About the Wine: Medium garnet in-glass, aromas of blood orange mix with cloves and stewed plums. The luscious palate features flavours of cranberry, red currant, and pep-pered black cherry. The finish is smooth, long, and fine. De-canting an hour or two allows this red to open, softening appreciably.

2018 LE PIANE, MAGGIORINA ROSSO (NEBBIOLO, CROATINA, VESPOLINA, AND NINE LOCAL OTHERS)

by Nik Rasula

About Wine features wines not typically on one’s shopping radar; unique wines with a story - of people, place or style. It tells of artisans making reasonably priced wines (under $50 retail) while demonstrating careful Earth consideration.

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Councillor, Ward 2 Joe Magliocca 403-268-2430

[email protected] Calgary.ca/ward2

Joe Magliocca @Joe_Magliocca

I would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christ-mas, and all the best in the new year! City Council contin-ues to be working hard to make our city better. However, I have opposed the direction of City Council on a number of items. In Ward 2, we continue to have major issues with vehicle thefts, break-ins, and road safety. That is why I was opposed to a motion brought forward to Council to, “De-fund the Police”, by cutting $20 million from the policing budget. Residents of Ward 2 have been very clear with me that we need more, not less, front line police officers in our communities. I will continue to oppose any cuts to the Cal-gary Police Services and the good work that they do at our schools, in our communities, and on our roadways.

Council has also had a lot of discussion about new subur-ban community growth. Ward 2 is made up of largely new suburban communities, so this discussion has a direct im-pact in our Ward. I would like to clarify a few misconcep-tions about development. First of all, new communities are privately funded by developers, meaning that the private sector pays for the new roads, utilities, parks, and other amenities in a community. Private sector develop-ers also pay a levy to the City, which helps fund city wide infrastructure projects, such as the 14th Street/Stoney Trail Interchange project. The new Glacier Ridge developments on our Ward’s northern edge will create tens of thousands of jobs, generate new tax revenue, and provide over $400 million in developer funded levies. Overall, I continue to support development as it brings more amenities and in-frastructure to our communities, as well as the much-need-ed good paying private sector jobs.

Calgary Nose HillHon. Michelle Rempel, MP

#115 – 70 Country Hills Landing NWCalgary, AB, T3K 2L2 403-216-7777 [email protected]

www.michellerempel.ca

Earlier this fall, as Shadow Minister for Health, I put for-ward a motion at the Health Committee which would examine Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion, which was supported by both of the other opposition parties, was filibustered by the government MPs. As a result, I put forward the Motion in Parlia-ment, which was seconded by Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole. The motion was approved in Parliament with the opposition parties supporting it and the govern-ment MPs voting against. You can find more informa-tion about the motion on my website www.MPRempel.ca/news.

I look forward to reporting on the findings of our study to Canadians in coming months. The health and safety of Canadians is very important, and I will continue to push for answers and solutions to achieve this.

I know that 2020 has been a year of incredible chal-lenge for many in our community. One of the ways we can all end this year on a positive note is by supporting local organizations that are helping those among us in need.

If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My office remains open and is regularly assisting constituents with federal issues and concerns.

Finally, I would like to wish you a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, season’s greetings and a very joyful New Year.

Drawing by Nicole Rocher


Howdy, in this “Fistful of Alberta History” I will be featur-ing three famous athletes and the Scottish grandfather of the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

Catriona LeMay DoanOlympic Gold Medal Speed Skater Catriona Le May Doan is an Olympic speed skating athlete who took her place in the Canadian Olympic history books in Salt Lake City in 2002, where she became the first Canadian athlete to successfully defend an Olympic gold medal in an individual event and was known as the “fastest wom-an on ice”, who broke 13 world records! She moved to Calgary to train for the Olympics when she was 17 years old and still lives here. Apart from her Olympic glory, she was also voted Canadian Female athlete of the Year in 1998, 2001, and 2002.

Deerfoot- The Famous Runner from the Siksika First Nation“Deerfoot” (1864-1897) was the name given to Api-kai-ees by a group of Calgary race promoters in 1886. The name had been used by a Seneca runner in the 1860s, who set running records at races in London, England. The Calgary group thought the name fit the young Siksika man who ran so fast he was once described as a “human thunderbolt.” Api-kai-ees was born on the prairiesin about 1864. He was the son of Natowes-tsitsi (Medicine Fire) and a nephew of Isapo-muxika (Chief Crowfoot). In 1886, Deerfoot participated in a four-day race, running 137 kilometers and six laps in 16 hours. He defeated Little Plume, another Blackfootrunner, and James Green, a professional athlete. His reputation spread and that fall, promoters organized a ten-mile race that included J.W. Stokes from Birmingham, Eng-land. Deerfoot won by a full lap, but Stokes’ handlers insisted that the laps had not been counted correctly, so a rematch was scheduled for a few days later. The situ-ation made Deerfoot suspicious, and he gave Stokes a six-lap head start before overtaking him to win the race! His remarkable win made international news, and was covered in newspapers from as far away as New York. Deerfoot was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.

Howdy from The History Wrangler, recipient of the 2019 City of Calgary Award for Heritage.

Herman LinderWorld Champion Cowboy Herman Linder was born on August 5, 1907, in Darlington, Wisconsin to the son of a circus performer who came from Switzerland to the United States. Herman moved to Cardston, Alberta as a young boy, and there he learned to ride steers and hors-es out on the range for fun. Herman joined the rodeo in the 1920s, and won the Canadian Bronc and Bareback Bronc Riding championships during his first time in the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. From 1929 to 1939, Herman was known as the “King of the Cowboys” because he won the Canadian Rodeo Championship seven times, and won the North American Championship five times in a row! Later in his life, Herman joined the (American) National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and was also made a honourary chief of the Blood Nation in Southern Alber-ta. He also took a team of rodeo cowboys to Australia in both 1936 and 1938, helping the rodeo grow in that country.

“Honest” Tom Mackie, Calgary Police Chief – 1909-1912Tom was an experienced police officer from Aberdeen Scotland, who arrived in Calgary in 1903. Later that year he joined the “boys in blue” at the Calgary Police Force and climbed the ranks over the next six years. On August 31, 1909, he received the following letter from the city’s clerk’s office. “Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that you have been appointed Chief of Police for the City of Calgary at a salary of $150.00 per month…I beg, further to inform you that you will be working ten hours a day with one day off per week”. Chief Mackie was instru-mental in advancing the Calgary Police Force in many ways, including the following: he acquired horses to form a mounted patrol, he created a specialized detec-tive department, and he introduced a motorized paddy wagon, known as the “Black Maria” to take the culprits away. A very honest and fair man, the police chief be-came known around town as “Honest” Tom Mackie. It’s these traits that helped his granddaughter, Her Honour Lois Mitchell, become the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.


Hamptons Real Estate UpdateLast 12 Months HamptonsMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Last 12 Months HamptonsMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats

Median Asking Price Median Sold Price

October 2020 $659,394 $641,000

September 2020 $627,894 $596,000

August 2020 $624,900 $570,000

July 2020 $649,900 $640,000

June 2020 $649,394 $622,250

May 2020 $639,450 $618,750

April 2020 $599,900 $580,000

March 2020 $936,895 $872,000

February 2020 $639,450 $619,125

January 2020 $832,000 $812,500

December 2019 $0 $0

November 2019 $854,950 $819,500

No. New Properties No. Properties Sold

October 2020 6 6

September 2020 11 6

August 2020 7 5

July 2020 11 7

June 2020 11 4

May 2020 5 2

April 2020 3 1

March 2020 3 2

February 2020 5 4

January 2020 7 2

December 2019 0 0

November 2019 3 2

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit ham.mycalgary.com

CRIME STATISTICS

Hamptons Crime Ac-tivity was Unchanged in October 2020The Hamptons community ex-perienced 3 crimes in October 2020, in com-parison to 3 crimes the previous month, and 7 crimes in October one year ago. Hamptons experi-ences an average of 4.7 crimes per month. On an annual basis, Hamptons experienced a total of 56 crimes as of October 2020, which is up 12% in comparison to 50 crimes as of October 2019. To review the full Hamptons Crime report visit hamp.mycalgary.com

How To Report Crime In Hamptons: Dial 911 for emergen-cies or crimes in progress. For non-emergencies dial (403) 266-1234. To report a crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (Talk, Type or Text), submit tips online at crimestoppers.ab.ca, or text tttTIPS to 274637.

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