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CONTENTS

4 MONTGOMERY PLAYGROUP

5 PRESIDENT’S CORNER

7 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CALGARY

10 BOWMONT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PARK 18TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM

12 MONTGOMERY SENIORS’ SOCIAL

12 TRIPLE A JANUARY UPDATE!

14 SOUTH SHAGANAPPI AREA STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP

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• Free Initial Consultation• Reasonable and Competitive Pricing

• Open Weekends and Eveningsby Appointment

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths

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LEGAL SERVICES:Real Estate | Personal Injury | Family

Criminal | Wills and Estates | ImmigrationNotaries and Commissions

Suite 202, 5403 Crowchild Trail NWCalgary, AB T3B 4Z1

(Inside Real Estate Professionals Office)

403-457-9577

Open 9 am – 5 pm Mon to Fri

• Free Initial Consultation• Reasonable and Competitive Pricing

• Open Weekends and Eveningsby Appointment

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths

[email protected]

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Montgomery Seniors’ Social January 29, 12:30-3:00 pm

Special Event! Guest Performers:

Wilson School of Highland Dance

Scottish Highland Dancers

Come out and enjoy a light lunch, entertainment, games and conversation.

Location: Montgomery Community Centre

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- Parent of Camper

children and youth attended Camp Adventure this year 468of the campers were proud

of trying something new86%of the participants made

new friends while at camp95%

About Us

“I chose to become a foster parent because I felt that we had room in our hearts and home to give another child a family and stable home life. I love being a

foster parent because it is a very rewarding experience to walk

their walk with them…and as they are learning and growing, so am I! At BGCC, you are well supported,

acknowledged and valued as a team member. You will experience

the best of best staff personnel. Their program staff go over and

beyond for kids and families!”

Testimonial

C ontact Us

Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new

opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and

develop confidence and skills for life.

P. 403-520-1503F. 403-276-9988E. [email protected]

Will you be a foster parent for a child in need?

Who Can You Help?

Why Do We Need You?

At the heartbreaking age of two, young Noah was alone, without a family to love and protect him. Luckily, Noah was placed into our foster care system and found a family that changed his entire life. As a result of the trauma and neglect he experienced in his early days of infancy,

Noah struggled in his relationships with others and had significant developmental delays. But with the ongoing support from his foster

parents and the BGCC Foster Care team, Noah has now found a preschool program tailored to his needs. He has made significant

gains in his communication skills and he has now begun to develop new relationships with both his peers and other healthy adults in his

life. Thanks to the support and love his foster family has given Noah, he has grown into a happy, curious and affectionate child.

Children like Noah need people like you to help change their stories. You can provide a vulnerable child or youth the chance for a brighter

future filled with love, support and opportunities.

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The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of the Montgomery Community Association and Great News Publishing.The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be so.The Montgomery Community Association and Great News Publishing do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.

Montgomery PlaygroupBowmont Families Together is happy to partner with the Montgomery Community Association to offer Tuesday morning playgroup. Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5 are welcome to drop by for a play and a chat with your neighbours from Montgomery and friends from Bowness.

Playgroup will run every Tuesday morning from 10 am - 11:30 am. Support the group by buying a community association membership at the MCA office. For more information, contact [email protected] or 403-519-7591.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

COME & PLAY AT THE MCA...Children's Birthday Party Package $99.95This birthday party package includes two hours in

our main hall and we’ll throw in the floor hockey

equipment, ping pong tables, preschool equipment . . .

Bring in your own food and refreshments . . . invite as

many friends and family as you like!

For one “low” rate.

Some restrictions apply for advanced bookings.

For more information: 403-247-3116, [email protected].

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had some time to relax and enjoy friends and family over the holidays.

I wanted to send a shout out to all the neighbours who deco-rated their homes and businesses. The lights make the com-munity very festive! I also want to acknowledge the Business Improvement Association (formerly BRZ) for the great job decorating the trees in Montgomery Town Square! What a great addition to the community. Maybe next year we should have a contest?

I want to address Shouldice Park Unofficial Off Leash area.

Just for some context, Shouldice Park is designated an ath-letic park. Shouldice Park is named after James Shouldice, an early pioneer who donated the land to The City on the condi-tion of it becoming a park. James and his wife, originally from Ontario, settled in the Gleichen area before moving their 470-acre farm west of Calgary. The farm was first known as Shoul-dice Terrace then as Montgomery. The land sat untouched for 40 years after James’ death in 1925 until being developed into a park in the late 1960s (City of Calgary website).

The area on the south west corner, formerly a trailer park, has grown into a well-used unofficial off-leash area for dog own-ers from all over the City and for professional dog walkers. This area has been highlighted through pictures of Candy Cane Lane on previous newsletter covers.

The City has identified this area as a “missing link” in the Path-way system. Currently, the pathway ends after going under the 16th Avenue bridge then picks up again along the east-ern side of privately owned homes. The City began preparing the site for the construction of the pathway when area uses raised concerns.

Prior to the election, Ward Sutherland met with dog owners at Shouldice Park and again at the Community Centre. Ward had asked for a small group of spokespeople to come forward to work with the City on issues and concerns from the larger group. Concerns regarding cutting down of trees, continued off leash access to the river, possible negative interaction be-tween off leash dogs and pathway users (particularly cyclists), and the destruction of natural habitat for coyotes and birds were raised. There was a request to review different, more natural, material for use on the pathway. Many of the dog owners have requested that nothing change in the area.

City staff took the information and questions from the group. After the election, the group was invited to City Hall to meet with the City team and Druh Farrell’s staff to review the changes proposed. These responses included a natural area and habitat study, a separation of bike and pedestrian path-ways to mitigate dog/cycle conflicts, a move of the pathway to follow the current natural path, and a small fence on the

south side of the cycle track so dogs would be less likely to ac-cidently conflict with a cyclist. In the natural area and habitat review, the City noted that there was no natural vegetation in the area, further, the designed pathway would not be disrup-tive to animal habitat. The City staff explained that asphalt is the only material that is approved for the pathway as per the accessibility guidelines. The City is not looking at enforcing the on-leash rule of the area and are not looking at stopping people from using the area as an unofficial off-leash site. The construction will likely be completed this spring.

Following the meeting, the group has requested that Mont-gomery Community Association (MCA) work with the City to determine if the area should be designated an “Off Leash” area. The group has presented a petition to the MCA for con-sideration. We will review the request and work with the area users and the City to determine next steps.

I am presenting this information because I think it is impor-tant to note a few things:

• Ifyouareconcernedaboutsomethinghappeninginthecommunity, voice your concerns to MCA and the City.

• InmyexperiencewiththeCity,ourvoicesdomakeadif-ference! Although we don’t always get everything we may want, City staff have proven to be willing to explore and look to work with community members.

• Beclearwhatweaskforandunderstandthattheremaybe someone just as passionate pushing for the exact op-posite.

• Wecanengageinproblemsolvingandcompromise.

Sometimes passion trumps decency and respect. This area is special because of the people who use it; it would be a shame if in the process of trying to “save” the space, the kindness that makes it special is lost.

I will keep you posted as we move forward with this.

Marilyn

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MONTGOMERY

Community Garden Book Sale

ONGOING, IN THE MCA LOBBY$1.00 - soft cover$2.00 - hard cover

Donations greatly appreciated!All proceeds of this book sale will support the 2018 Community Garden planting

season.Please support our garden by dropping a Loonie or two in the space provided.

Thank you for your support!

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

New Permits

The Planning Committee met late in November to re-view the latest development proposals. Here

are the most recent permit applications that were re-viewed:

• LOC2017-0326LandUseAmendmentfromR-C1toR-C1s at 4919 22AV NW

• LOC2017-0336LandUseAmendmentfromR-C1toR-C1s at 4440 21 AV NW

• DP2017-3887NewRowhouse1bldg4unitsat470319 AV NW

• DP2017-4336NewContextual SingleDetached at4423 21 AV NW

• DP2017-4746 New Semi-Detached at 4840 21 AVNW

• DP2017-5021NewServiceOrganization:ChildCare1812HomeRdNW

• DP2017-5126NewMultiResidential1bldg,4unitsat 4603 17 AV NW

• DP2017-5129 Multi Residential 95 units at 353Smith St NW in the University District

• DP2017-5196NewSingleDetachedat501922AVNW

Janice Mackett

Planning Committee Chair

Correction:

In the previous newsletter, a Land Use Amendment was incorrectly identified. It should have read as follows:

LOC2017-0306 Land Use Amendment from R-C1 to R-C1s at 4735 Montana Dr. NW

My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

- Parent of Camper

children and youth attended Camp Adventure this year 468of the campers were proud

of trying something new86%of the participants made

new friends while at camp95%

About Us

“I chose to become a foster parent because I felt that we had room in our hearts and home to give another child a family and stable home life. I love being a

foster parent because it is a very rewarding experience to walk

their walk with them…and as they are learning and growing, so am I! At BGCC, you are well supported,

acknowledged and valued as a team member. You will experience

the best of best staff personnel. Their program staff go over and

beyond for kids and families!”

Testimonial

C ontact Us

Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new

opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and

develop confidence and skills for life.

P. 403-520-1503F. 403-276-9988E. [email protected]

Will you be a foster parent for a child in need?

Who Can You Help?

Why Do We Need You?

At the heartbreaking age of two, young Noah was alone, without a family to love and protect him. Luckily, Noah was placed into our foster care system and found a family that changed his entire life. As a result of the trauma and neglect he experienced in his early days of infancy,

Noah struggled in his relationships with others and had significant developmental delays. But with the ongoing support from his foster

parents and the BGCC Foster Care team, Noah has now found a preschool program tailored to his needs. He has made significant

gains in his communication skills and he has now begun to develop new relationships with both his peers and other healthy adults in his

life. Thanks to the support and love his foster family has given Noah, he has grown into a happy, curious and affectionate child.

Children like Noah need people like you to help change their stories. You can provide a vulnerable child or youth the chance for a brighter

future filled with love, support and opportunities.


Community Centre HallThe the main hall at the community centre is available for rent for large and small functions, from big weddings to simple birthday parties for kids.

Active members of the community association will receive a 10% discount on full rentals.

Rental Rates: Main HallFull rental- $500.00 Damage Deposit $500.00Prime Time hourly Fri-Sun. - $55.00 per hour (5 hours or less)Weekday Mon-Thurs- $35.00 per hour

Board RoomTheboardroomisapprox.14’x22’insize.Capacity in a meeting-room setting is 25.White board and pull down screen available. Rental rate: $25.00 per hour.

For Further information please visit www.mcapeople.ca, call 403-247-3116, or email [email protected].

Community NewsletterThe Montgomery Messenger is a publication of the Montgomery Community Association and Great News Publishing

Published year round for mail delivery in the middle of every month. Content from the public is welcome and invited. To inquire about submitting content please email [email protected] or phone 403-247-3116.

All advertising inquiries should be directed to Great News Publishing.

Editorial Deadline for content submissions is the first of month, for the following month’s issue. All submissions should be as Word documents, and sent to [email protected]. High quality photos are also welcome.

MCA DIRECTORY

Executive President MarilynWannamaker 403-286-0175

Vice-president Russel Ens

Treasurer George McMullen

Secretary Sarah Moonshiram

Staff Facility Manager Janine McAuliffe 403-247-3116

Assistant to the David Hoskyn 403-247-3116

Manager

Directors David Baker, Leaha Owen, Ellen Kerkhoven, Ron Aubrey,

Trevor Poffenroth, Rhonda Zander, Janice Mackett

Elected RepresentativesCityCouncillor DruhFarrell 403-268-2430

MLA Calgary Varsity Stephanie McLean 403-216-5436

MP LenWebber 587-885-1596

Contacts Community Damian Price

Liaison Officer [email protected] 403-428-6200

School Board Trustees

Public LisaDavis 403-817-7918

Catholic Pamela Rath 403-500-2761

Stay Connected With Montgomery www.mcapeople.ca

MontgomeryCA

@mcapeople

[email protected]

Make a difference in the life of a family...

Our Home-Start program is looking for volunteers!

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community?

What does a Home-Start volunteer do? · Visits a family’s home once per week · Provides support, friendship and encouragement· Gets the family involved with the local community · Shares their own experiences of parenting and family life

Interested in getting involved? For more info, or to learn about upcoming training sessions, contact Home-Start or visit www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca

East Calgary: 403-660-6809

West Calgary: 403-660-1136

Home-Start Calgary


PHOTO RELEASE WAIVERI hereby grant The Bowmont Natural Environment Park (BNEP) Amateur Photo Contest Committee (“the Committee”) to reproduce and use, for the contest or for any other promotional purpose, the photograph or image (“the Photograph”) submitted by me in accordance with the BNEP Amateur Photo Contest and I confirm that the Photograph l am submitting was taken by myself at on the date of

By signing this form, I acknowledge and confirm that:

1. I am the owner of the Photograph and have the right to grant permission to the Committee to use the Photograph;2. I irrevocably and expressly waive all moral rights that I have in the Photograph;3. I authorize the Committee to use the Photograph in any promotional purpose the Committee, in its sole discretion,

chooses, including, without limitation to use, reuse, publish and re-publish the Photograph in whole or in part, indi-vidually or in any and all media not or hereafter known, and for any lawful purpose whatsoever without restriction as to alteration, and to use the Committee’s logo in connection therewith if the Committee so chooses;

4. I waive any right to approve how the Photograph will be used by the Committee and release the Committee from any liabilities, obligation or financial payment or recognition;

5. I acknowledge that the Committee is not obligated to use the Photograph for any purpose and has no obligation to return the Photograph to me;

6. I confirm I am at least 18 years of age (if under 18, please have parent or guardian sign as well);7. In the event the Photograph contains identifiable individuals, I confirm that I have obtained the express permission of

those individuals who appear in the Photograph, or have obtained, in the case of minors under 18 years of age who appear in the Photograph, the consent of their parent or legal guardian.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection or Privacy Act, Section 33(c) RSA 2000. If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information please contact Linda Knight at (403) 288-5496.

Signed this day of , 20 .

Signature of Photographer

Print Name of Photographer

Consent of Individuals Appearing in the PhotographTo be signed by individuals appearing in the Photograph, or their parent or legal guardian in the event individuals appearing in the Photograph are under the age of 18.I confirm that I can be indentified in the Photograph and consent to the use of the Photograph for the aforementioned contest and for any other promotional purposes by the Committee, and I hereby waive any right to approve how the Photograph will be used by the Committee.

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Bowmont Natural Environment Park 18th Annual Photo Contest Entry Form

The Bowmont Natural Environment Park Committee is looking for your best shots taken in Bowmont Natural Environment Park. Photos will be judged by experienced photographers. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Scenic Views: Scenic landscape views of the park

Flora: Trees, shrubs, grasses or flowers Wildlife: Animals in the Park (not including domestic animals)

Environmental Issues: Damage within the park (excluding private property) Park Users: People enjoying the park (submit their permission using the consent form)

Best of Show: Best photo in the show and Best photo in the show by a first-time entrant

Contest Rules 1. Contest is open to all amateur photographers. All photos must be taken within Bowmont Natural

Environment Park between January 1, 2018 and October 5, 2018.

2. Entry deadline is October 12, 2018. 3. Photos submitted MUST be accompanied by the contest Photo Release Waiver or will be disqualified.

4. Some restrictions regarding prizes may apply. 5. Only two entries per each category may be submitted.

6. Submissions must be good quality 4” x 6” prints (no slides) with entry form attached. Please do not write on the back of your photos.

7. Please email a digital version if available of photos (JPEG file) to [email protected] prior to entry deadline.

8. Photos submitted will not be returned to the entrant. They will remain with the committee for reproduction and use as per the Photo Release Waiver form.

How to Submit Your Entries 1. Attach one entry form to each photograph you submit with the following information:

Your name

Address: City: Province: Postal code:

Email: Phone: I have read and followed the Contest Rules (signature):

Indicate category: □ Scenic Views □ Flora □ Wildlife □ Environmental Issues □ Park Users

2. Give your photograph a Title: 3. Attach the completed Photo Release Waiver 4. Attach a Consent Form (for Park User category only) 5. Submit your entries at Bowness, Montgomery, Silver Springs or Varsity Community Centre offices

Additional entry forms and the contest Photo Release Waiver are available at the following Community Centre Offices: Bowness, Montgomery, Silver Springs and Varsity; or by e-mail request to [email protected] and pdf format form and release waiver will be forwarded to your e-mail address.

For more information, contact Community Volunteer:

Linda Knight: (403) 288-5496 | [email protected]


Happy New Year! We hope 2018 will be your best year yet! What are your hopes for 2018? If they are to meet new people or try a new club or program, look no further we can help! Please note fees vary by community association (CA) so we suggest you call ahead for more information.

Here is a message from our Single Ladies Group:

Hello Single Ladies,

We are a small group looking for new friends to join us every other Tuesday morning. Come for coffee, com-panionship and conversation. Many of us have found friendstosocializewith,goouttomovieswithortravelwith. Please don’t be intimidated as we’ve all had to pluck up the courage to come out for the first time. We promise to be friendly and welcoming and look forward to meeting you on Tuesday, January 10 at 10:45am!

Looking to be entertained? Montgomery has monthly Senior Socials on the last Monday of the month 12:30-3:00. Socials start with a light lunch, followed by enter-tainment. For January 29 the Wilson School of High-land Dance will entertain us with a select performance from their dance troupe and on February 26 join us for “Elvis is in the building!” a lively performance for all those who love the music of Elvis Presley. “There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.” (Wil-liam Butler Yeats)

January Triple A Activity Schedule

Mondays

• LadiesSocialCoffeeCraftClubatSACA:Jan89amto 3pm bring a lunch; Jan 15, 22 & 29 9am to Noon

• SeniorFitnessatVCA:9:15 to 10:15am• Zumba Gold at SACA: 10:30 to 11:30am Drop-ins

welcome• 50+ Chinese seniors gathering at ECA: 10am -

Noon, Cantonese & Mandarin spoken, come and meet some new friends and sing, dance, share games, pot luck lunches. For more information contact 403 269-6122

• WalkFitatVCA:10:30 – 11:3am (Registration Required)

• Seniors Yoga at SSCA: 12:15 – 1:15 (Registration Required)

• Seniors Card Club at VCA: 12:30 – 3:30pm (Call 403-289-2876)

• SeniorsSocial atMCA: Last Monday of the month 1:00 to 3:00pm. Join us for a pot luck lunch and then a presentation and/or cards and games

• Fun&GamesatSSCA: 1:30 to 3:30pm

Tuesdays• ZumbaGoldatDCA: at 9:15am• Tai Chi at VCA: 9:30 – 10:30am (Registration

Required)• Single LadiesGetTogether at SACA: Jan 17 & 31

10:30am to Noon• Intermediate Dancing at SACA: 10:30 to 11:30am

Drop-ins welcome• SeniorsYogaatVCA:11:00 to 12:30pm (Registration

Required)• BeginnerDancingatSACA: 11:35am to 12:35pm Drop-

ins welcome• VarsityArtistColonyatVCA:12:00 – 3:00pm• BookClubatSACA: January 9 1:00 to 3:00pm• Qigong at SSCA: 12:15 to 1:15pm (Registration

Required)• PickleballatSSCA:1:00 to 3:00pm $5 Drop in fee• Tai Chi at SACA: 2:00 – 3:00pm (Registration

Required)

Wednesdays• Walking Club at SACA: departing from SACA at

9:45am sharp. FREE! • FitnessFusionatVCA:9:15 – 10:15am (Registration

Required)• Meditation at VCA: 10:30 – 11:30am (Registration

Required)• LaBlast Fitness atVCA:10:30 – 11:30am (Registra-

tion Required)• Ladies Bridge at VCA: 12:30 – 3:00pm (Call 403-288-3519)

• Fun&GamesatSACA:12:45 to 3:45pm - $2 Drop in Fee

• CribbageatDCA:1:30 to 3:30pm

TRIPLE A JANUARY UPDATE!

Thursdays• WalkingGroupatVCA: 9:15 to 10:00 am• Yoga Basics at SACA: 9:15 to 10:45am Drop-ins

welcome• ZumbaGoldatDCA:9:15 to 10:15am• QigongatSACA: 9:30 to 10:30am Drop-ins welcome• Mah Jong at SACA: 12:15 – 3:30pm Call 403-288-9695

• VarsityArtistColonyatVCA:12:30 – 3:30pm• ArtistGatheringatSACA:Jan 11 & 25 1:00 to 3:00pm

- $2 Drop in Fee • MahJongLearntoPlayatSSCA:1:00 to 3:30pm• IntermediateLineDancingatSSCA:1:00 to 2:00pm

(Registration Required)• Beginners Line Dancing at SSCA: 2:00 to 3:00pm

(Registration Required)• Pickleball at SSCA: 6:30 to 9:00pm $5 Drop in fee

Fridays• QuiltingGroupatSACA:Jan 19 9am to 3pm• Zumba Gold Toning at SSCA: 9:30 to 10:30am

Drop-ins welcome• SeniorsYoga at SSCA: 11am – Noon (Registration

Required)• PickleballatSSCA: 1:00 to 3:00pm $5 Drop in fee

Location List with contact information DCA - Dalhousie CA 403.286.2555

[email protected]

ECA - Edgemont CA 403.241.9493 [email protected]

MCA - Montgomery CA 403.247.3116 [email protected]

SACA-ScenicAcresCA403.547.9589 [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Montgomery Seniors’ Social January 29, 12:30-3:00 pm

Special Event! Guest Performers:

Wilson School of Highland Dance

Scottish Highland Dancers

Come out and enjoy a light lunch, entertainment, games and conversation.

Location: Montgomery Community Centre

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MCA OFFICE @ 403-247-3116

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

AGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 7PM

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY CENTRE 5003-16TH AVE NW, CORNER OF HOME ROAD & 16TH AVE

Please join the MCA board of directors for an evening. Get to know us … Come and see what is going on in your community.

Membership sales from 7-7:30 pm Elections & Annual Report 7:30pm

Community Social to follow. (Wine &cheese)

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South Shaganappi Area Strategic Planning Group

The South Shaganappi Area Strategic Planning Group is a group of community representatives and stakeholders that meet on a monthly basis to inform and respond to a number of institutional and infrastructure development projects in the area.

SSASPG was given a presentation by Vecova on their strategy for their new development plan. Vecova pro-vides wellness, living support, employment, research and social enterprise to 35,000 individuals, young and old, who are living with a disability. The new proposal is based on an anticipated growth of 50%. Vecova’s existing structure involves two leases. The bottle de-pot leases its facility from the province while the main building has a lease agreement with the City of Calgary. It is Vecova’s goal to align these agreements under their new plan. A Request for Proposal from the design/build communityisduetobereleasedinFebruary2018,with

theconceptualdesignphasetobegininMarch2018.

On November 30, 2017 the Calgary Cancer Project re-ceived approval for its new facility from the Calgary Planning Commission. Over the next six months piling and shoring will continue on the site in preparation for thefoundationsinthespringof2018.

The City of Calgary announced that the 16th Avenue/29th intersection is approximately 90% com-plete. As construction operations have ended for the winter season, the last of the paving will be completed inthespringof2018.ThetrafficcircleonUxbridgeDriveNW is approximately 50% completed and will be grav-eled for the remainder of the winter.

The City of Calgary confirmed that as a result of the lat-est budget there will not be any service reductions to Calgary Transit in the northwest quadrant of the City.

West Campus Development Trust, while scaling back on construction on the University District for the winter season, anticipates that Save On Foods will be breaking groundinJanuaryof2018.

Rhonda Zander

Planning Committee Member

MCA Casino Volunteers Needed!

The Montgomery Community Casino is sched-uled forThursday,May 17 and Friday,May 18,2018atCowboy’sCasino–421–12AvenueSE.We’re looking for volunteers to fill a number of positions at varied times. Please call or email MCA to volunteer!

Office – 403 247-3116Email [email protected]


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Great News Publishing at 403-263-3044 or [email protected]

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TLCCLEANING:Over18years’experienceinthebusiness!TLCCleaning is a small and personalized cleaning company. Li-censed, insured, bonded, and WCB covered for your peace of mind. Excellent rates and references, environmentally friendly options too. Let us put a little TLC into your home! Free esti-mates;pleasecallCarolat403-614-8522.

MontgomeryPickle BallDrop in $5.00 per person

Wednesday 6:30-8:30pmMonday 11am-1pmFriday 12-2pmPaddles for rent $2.00 ea.

Free for MCA members

Yoga at Montgomery Community Association

Comingin2018Sunday Afternoon Adult YogaWatch this space for details!

For more information or other locationsthroughout the city, please contact:

Debra Colley403-444-1752 [email protected] Immigrant Women’s Association

Montgomery GroupNew Life Church4712 - 21 Avenue NWWednesdays 10:00am - Noon

English Practice forImmigrant Women

The New Friends and Neighbourhood Group program is a safe and fun environment for immigrant women to improve their English and meet new women in the community.

Registration is FREE and there are no minimal English requirements. Groups meet once a week for 2 hours to practice English, make new friends and have fun! Free childcare is also provided (6 months – 6 years).

Wednesdays | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meet your neighboursand practice English!

Attention Community Residents!In order to cut down on bottle pickers rummaging through our recycle bins and potentially trespassing on private property,

we would ask you to support our local school….

Terrace Road Elementary School has acquired a large container in the East parking lot taking any and all recyclable that can be cashed in for the deposit refund. This will help keep unwanted eyes lurking in your yards and garage.

Please support our only school in Montgomery and keep our back yards and Alleys safe.

For additional information contact Montgomery CSI: Committee Montgomery Community Centre 403-247-3116.

YOUR CITY OF CALGARY

Let Calgary Recreation Help You Keep Your New Year’s ResolutionsTired of the same old fitness routine or trying to keep those New Year’s resolutions? The City of Calgary offers a wide variety of fitness programs for all ages, interests, and skill levels. Registered programs range from tradi-tional fitness classes, such as yoga, bootcamp and aqua-sizetoleisureactivitiessuchasskating,swimminganddance, as well as new programs like aqua conditioning for youth andpickleball for older adults.With dozensof facilities located throughout the city, there are many convenient locations for people to take part in a variety of recreational programs, all at very affordable rates. In addition, programs are led by certified, professional in-structors ensuring you get a high level of expertise with your workout. With hundreds of programs to choose from, there is something for everyone. For more infor-mation, visit Calgary.ca/recreation.

Meaning: don’t be unappreciative of a good thing.This phrase refers to the fact that the age, and hence value and usefulness, of a horse can be determined

by examining its teeth. The expression predates Eng-lish and can be traced back to Latin text in AD 400.

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth


¼ or Full 03 Soccer Poster

2018 U-4 to U-12 REGISTRATION

U-4 and 6 Wednesday Evenings

U-8 to U-12 TBA

Find us at www.montgomerysoccer.ca

IN-HOUSE REGISTRATION

February 26th 6-8 pm

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY CENTRE

5003 16TH AVE NW

Dead line for reg. March 16th, 2018

403-247-3116

*Volunteer coaches needed*

Montgomery Community Association Sports Registration Applicants Name: DOB Address: Postal Code: Soccer Program Level U- Community you reside in: Parent/Guardian Name(s) Telephone #: Cell # Parents or Guardian Email address (mandatory)

Release Waiver • This release waiver of claim and assumption of risk is binding upon me, my heirs, my executors, administrator, personal

representatives, and assigns. • I/We the parents/Guardians of the player registering with the Montgomery community soccer program, hereby release

absolve, indemnify and hold harmless the coaches, managers, trainer, officials and officials appointed by the Montgomery Community soccer and I/we likewise do release from responsibility any person transporting our child to and from such activities. I/we do hereby consent to the above information being provided to all authorized persons in Montgomery community soccer, including but not limited to coaches, managers, coordinators and registrars.

• I freely and voluntarily assume any and all risks, hazards inherent in the nature of the program. Parent/guardian Signature: ________________________________________Date: ______________

To be filled in by Soccer committee

Soccer program fees/ Born Uniform dep. Not required 2014 U-4 $50.00 Uniform dep. Not required 2012-2014 U-6 $50.00 2010-2011 U-8 $70.00 2008-2009 U-10 $70.00 2006-2007 U-12 $85.00 Volunteer Fee Paid/Waived $50.00

**** Volunteer position signed up for ****Community membership required to play Membership # ______

$ 20. Montgomery resident $ 25. Outside community March 16th 2018 Dead line Total Fees $

Uniform deposit is only for U-8, 10, 12. Cash, Visa/Master card or Cheque #____________

$50. Uniform deposit – Separate cheque – postdated for June 30, 2018 Chq# ________ Medical Info for Emergency use only

Applicants Name: Date of birth Parent/Guardian Name(s) Telephone #: (H) (W) (C) Emergency Contact: Relation to child Phone # Cell# State any illness, disability, or allergy including medication or treatments Required:

This info to be destroyed at end of season 201 REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 16-2018

18 J A N U A RY 2018 I Ca l l 403-263-3044 fo r adver t i s ing oppor tun i t ies

Dear Clients, Neighbours, and Friends,

I would like to personally Thank everyone who purchased or sold their home with me this past year as well as the numerous past clients who referred their family and friends to me.

Your continued support and strong referral commitment in 2017 has established me as the #1 Selling Real Estate Agent in Bowness and Montgomery for the 27th consecutive year*.

Once again, Thank You! Ken Richter

Best wishes for a full measure of health and prosperity in 2018!

Buying or Selling Real Estate Contact The Proven Professional

403-630-6363

www.KenRichter.com

[email protected]

www.BowCrescent.com

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)#1 RE/MAX Office World Wide for 18 Consecutive Years**

*Based on the number of single family sold listings

**Based on closed transactions

HappyNew Year!

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