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see story page 7. danielle smith is one of Corus radio’s on air personalities.
Photo by maddy lines.
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President Paul McCormick 403-240-4168 president@myglendale.ca
Past president Jim Kelly 403-240-2958 kellyshouse@shaw.ca
Vice-president/Thumper editor Chris Welner 403-796-6552 thumpereditor@yahoo.ca
Vice-president Todd Lines 587-777-8484 tlines@telusplanet.net
Treasurer Terry Craigmile 403-246-6218 tcraigmile@shaw.ca
Memberships Amanda Saigeon 403-242-2110 membership@myglendale.ca
Civic Affairs Grant McArthur 403-249-3319 stalders@shaw.ca
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Secretary Mike Meredith 403-461-9555 secretary@myglendale.ca
Member-At-Large Veronika Duska 403-264-8220 vduska@andersonenergy.ca Member-At-Large Margaret Chandler 403-244-2211 mchandler@greenfuse.ca
Member-At-Large Lee Dowd 403-999-7308 lleedowd@gmail.com
Member-At-Large Madeleine Macdonald 403-249-2582 mc.warthe@gmail.com
Member-At-Large Monika Smith 403-242-6162 smithpr1@telus.net
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Glendale Preschool Jason Philipchuk gcp.community@gmail.com
Guides Michele Harding 403-217-5447 michel.harding@shaw.ca
Hall Rentals / Scouts Simon Evison 403-969-2892 simonevison@shaw.ca Sports & Recreation Ken Rogers 403-801-1602 kwrogers@telus.net
Building Greg Smith 403-217-0551
Website Jennelle Inlow info@myglendale.ca
Councillor Richard Pootmans 403-268-1646 richard.pootmans@calgary.ca Councillor’s Assistant McKensi Mills 403-519-6046 ward06@calgary.ca
Calgary Recreation Hayley Saunders Hayley.Saunders@calgary.ca
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Third annual active fest aims to be community’s best ever!
By Maddy Lines
Fitness and fun are on the line again at the third annual Glendale Sports Day this fall.
A free event that is open to members of the community of all ages, the action packed day will kick off with tennis at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Crowd favourites such as bocce ball, Frisbee golf and a ton of kids games will kick off the afternoon program at noon with a kids bike parade capping the festivities mid afternoon.
Ward 6 councillor Richard Pootmans is looking to win back the bocce trophy he captured in the inaugural Sports Day in 2014.
“I look forward to the bocce ball tournament and com- peting to reclaim the Famous Glendale Bocce Ball Tour- nament trophy!” Councillor Pootmans told the Thumper.
A barbecue and drinks will be at the sidelines, ready to satisfy your post-game appetite.
“Glendale Sports Day is a great opportunity to get ac- tive, have fun and celebrate with friends and neigh- bours,” says Chris Welner, coordinator for Sports Day.
“We’re looking forward to a beautiful fall day and seeing a strong turnout from the community.”
Sign up on the community website www.myglendale.
ca or on the Glendale/Glendale Meadows Community Association Facebook page.
Get your Life in Shape at Glendale Sports Day 2016
A spectacular Frisbee golf course is sure to please participants at glendale sports day. Photo by Chris Welner
Glendale Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Glendale MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Last 12 Months Glendale
MLS Real Estate Number of Listings Stats
To view the specific SOLD Listings that comprise the above MLS averages please visit glendale.great-news.ca
Average Asking Price Average Sold Price
July 2016 $589,900.00 $582,000.00
June 2016 $514,940.50 $506,500.00
May 2016 $487,450.00 $473,000.00
April 2016 $639,000.00 $609,000.00
March 2016 $759,500.00 $719,250.00
February 2016 $649,900.00 $631,250.00
January 2016 $499,900.00 $466,000.00
December 2015 $649,900.00 $600,000.00 November 2015 $594,900.00 $570,000.00
October 2015 $549,900.00 $510,000.00
September 2015 $529,900.00 $529,900.00
August 2015 $629,450.00 $617,000.00
No. New Properties No. Properties Sold
July 2016 4 2
June 2016 7 6
May 2016 1 2
April 2016 5 5
March 2016 8 2
February 2016 3 2
January 2016 3 1
December 2015 2 1
November 2015 3 3
October 2015 5 3
September 2015 4 1
August 2015 5 2
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Some of Calgary’s most popular radio stations have taken up a new ultra-modern home just on the fringes of Glendale.
Corus Radio’s studios on 17th Ave. and 33rd St. SW is feeling right at home in our area. The new Corus build- ing, home to NewsTalk770, Q107, and Country105, is bright, funky, and functional: with windows strategi- cally joining production room to studio, and windows looking out into the hallway so that passersby can look in. The stations are spaced out throughout the building, with decor and memorabilia that hints at what station you are about to approach.
A Beatles poster tells you you’re coming up to Q107, where a more relaxed vibe comes with the constant stream of classic rock. There is even a swanky empty stu- dio with a long couch and decorative pillows that serves as an extra space in case Corus acquires a new station in the future.
There are not many doors in Corus, other than the 400 pound doors that seal in the stations, so walking from station to station takes you in a smooth circle. Sections of open concept office cubicles are spaced out through- out the rest of the building. The lunchroom, right at the entrance, has wheeled chairs that can be rolled out and rearranged for live music performances where the pub- lic is allowed in as an audience.
Inside the stations, you are bound to run into familiar faces and voices such Danielle Smith, who hosts After- noon with Danielle Smith on NewsTalk.
In the new building, the on-air personalities are easily visible through the huge number of windows and the open concept layout. The inside is open, inviting, and isn’t hiding anything or anyone. The outside of the building is similar, with the colourful Corus logo easily identifiable on the corner of 17th Ave and 33rd St.
Corus spokeswoman Lindsay Dineen says the visibility
of this location makes a huge difference in the public image of the company, especially compared to their previous spot in the basement of Eau Claire Market.
“Being here and being visible makes a huge difference.
It’s more of a landmark,” says Dineen. With the Corus centre so close to home, it now seems like the familiar voices on the radio are coming more from neighbours than anything.
Corus radio’s new home a landmark on 17th Ave
By Maddy Lines
A grand staircase welcomes visitors to the Corus centre studios on 17th Ave. Photo by maddy lines
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What Can You do if Your Child is Struggling in School?
Is your child underachieving academically? Or do you think your child may be gifted and is underachieving due to boredom and lack of challenge? Parents and teachers are often the first to voice concerns regarding a child’s struggles and need for help. When teachers suspect that issues like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a learning disability may be at the root of a child’s chal- lenges at school, they will often recommend a psycho- educational evaluation. Current research demonstrates that early identification, understanding, and appropri- ate intervention is the key to a child’s success.
What are School Psycho-educational Assessments and What Benefits do They Offer?
It is understandable that many parents are unclear about exactly what a psycho-educational assessment is when school staff or a physician recommend it. A psycho-educational assessment will evaluate your child’s thinking/reasoning abilities and underlying psy- chological processes (e.g., attention, processing, fluid reasoning, memory). It also assesses academic achieve- ment (e.g., expressive and receptive language, read- ing, writing composition, math), social development, emotional functioning, and behaviour. This is generally accomplished through standardized testing, informal assessments, interviews, questionnaires, observations, and review of previous records or reports.
The end result is a rich and comprehensive assessment that helps parents and educators by making sense of a child’s struggles and uncovering his or her strengths. A psycho-educational assessment is a powerful tool be- cause it creates a more accurate and complete picture of your child that can change the way your child is per-
ceived and ensure that appropriate resources, educa- tional programming, and accommodations necessary for success are recommended. In addition, information in the assessment may also be used to qualify the child for disability services, or to guide physicians in choos- ing appropriate medication, etc.
How Can Parents Obtain a Psycho-educational Assessment?
Parents may ask the school to complete a psycho- educational assessment; this is done by school board psychologists, at no cost to parents. Unfortunately, there are waitlists and only the most severe or in need students will qualify for the few assessment opportu- nities that have been allocated to each school for that year. The fastest way to obtain an assessment for your child is to use a psychologist in private practice; we can usually book an appointment in less than a month, and have the report completed between four to six weeks after testing. In Calgary, the cost for a psycho-educa- tional assessment ranges from approximately $1,400 to
$2,800, depending on the psychologist you choose and the assessment tools and time required. In many cases, a parent's insurance plan through work can pay for at least some of this expense.
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Parents as Partners
It’s ‘back to school’ and the perfect time to revisit how you can be the best partner in your child’s education.
You, as parent, grandparent or caregiver have been helping your child to learn since they were a tiny baby . . . and your role continues. Here are ways to help your child build their language and reading skills:
Get to know your child’s teacher
You’ll build a connection and be able to ask questions.
The teacher will suggest ways you can help your child at home.
Read aloud with your child every day
In order to read fluently, your child needs lots of prac- tice with hearing how good reading sounds. Take turns reading aloud a story; the more familiar the words be- come the easier it will be for your child to read.
Incorporate literacy activities anywhere
Literacy skills are used in all kinds of situations. Encour- age your child when reading food labels, talking with other children, discussing a movie with the family, or when writing lists to be posted on the refrigerator.
Teach phonemic awareness and phonics (letter names and their sounds)
Young children hear “dog,” but not the “duh”-“aw”- “guh.”
To become readers, they have to learn to hear these sounds (or phonemes). And, a child can’t sound out words or write them without knowing the letter sounds.
There are lots of websites and ABC books to help.
Keep the fun and encouragement flowing!
Write notes to your child in their lunch kit so they feel supported during the first days of school. Ask specific questions at the end of their day: what games did you play today? Who is in your class? Did you teacher read a great book today, what was it about?
For resources to help your child develop critical literacy skills and the joy of reading, visit calgaryreads.com.
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403.668.6402 If you get food delivered, whether it is Chinese, pizza or your standard fare, there normally is a delivery charge.
The amount of the delivery charge varies from each establishment but is normally between three and four dollars per trip. This amount usually goes to the driver at the end of each shift. The driver supplies their car, fuel and insurance and maintenance. 99% of drivers are on contract basis only. They average 12 trips per shift. This equals $42.00 for a five to 10 hour shift. Not including tips if any.
Most pizza places have a defined area of delivery which is about eight kilometres to the furthest delivery point.
With an average of five kilometres one way per trip, and round trip equals of 10 kilometres. The government (CRA) allows independent contractors a 0.54 cent per kilometre allowance. At 120 kilometres per shift this equates to the driver going into the red for about $20.
So why do it? Most do not make enough to pay rent or even claim the 0.54 cent allowance. Most drivers pay out approximately $15 for gas per shift which to them equals a positive cash flow of $27 per shift. (Not includ- ing tips, if any.)
Which brings us to the question of do you tip or not and, if you do, how much? There are of course no set guide- lines, established rules or common practices such as in
sit down restaurants. (Restaurant staffs expect 10 to 20%
of your total bill as a tip which they normally share.) So what should you tip? But, before we get to that, let’s explore some of the demographics regarding pizza de- liveries and how different groups tip.
Office staffs ordering during the day often tip a mini- mum of 15% or $10. I am sure they do not want to look cheap in front of their coworkers and most can expense this. Senior citizens always tip (there are a few excep- tions) normally $5 and sometimes as little as $2. Low income do not tip well at all although some do make an effort. People who live in million dollar homes are nor- mally not good tippers. Working class people normally are the best tippers. College and high school students are very poor tippers (unless ordering from a party).
And the big one - women are better tippers than men (although there are exceptions).
A decent tip would be minimum of $5 -$10 for orders up to $50, $10 to $15 for orders up to $100, anything over a $100 a minimum of $20 would be nice.
So they do it for the cash and the tips. Some are retired and cannot live on the amount they receive; others cannot find a steady job or are limited due to personal circumstances that prevent full time employment.
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If so, how much? Below are some facts and figures to help you out.
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Hello,
It was great to visit with many of you this summer at Stam- pede and community events across Ward 6. As our vacation time winds down and school goes back into session, routine daily and weekly activities ramp up! I am reminded how traf- fic management is a big part of getting around the city in a timely manner. The City of Calgary operates a computerized traffic signal management system that allows City traffic en- gineers to monitor and control the operation of The City’s traffic signal network. There are 980 traffic signals in Calgary, 549 of which are connected to the Management Information System for Transportation (MIST). The City’s Roads Operation Centre is the facility that monitors, responds and presents real-time information to motorists using:
• Cameras to monitor traffic flow, road conditions and traf- fic obstructions.
• Systems to monitor and control the operation of traffic signals.
• A website map that shows road closures, road works and other activities impeding traffic flow.
• A FM radio station delivering current traffic information.
• Dynamic signs to inform motorists of traffic problems.
• Bluetooth tracking travel time information.
• Lane reversals.
• High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
• Roving tow truck services.
This combination of technologies gathers real-time traffic information and uses that information to revise traffic signal operation where appropriate and keep motorists advised of abnormal traffic conditions, congestion, lane closures and construction delays. You can complete an online service re- quest to inquire about the timing of traffic signals or call 311.
MIST monitors the traffic signals for proper operation and collects data on traffic flow, such as volumes and speeds from vehicle sensors at the intersections. The signal system interacts with the LRT system, some of the bus routes and some of the fire routes by providing priority for these ve- hicles. The MIST system can override the normal operation of traffic signals if and when necessary. Special events like hockey games or concerts at the Saddledome with large attendance or even major road construction may require a short term adjustment to the signal timing.
The City continues to take advantage of the construction season, with many projects continuing and moving toward completion. Our calgary.ca/ward6 website is full of up-to- the date information that pertains specifically to our Ward including; developments and projects, Council committees and motions, my positions on issues in the media, commu- nity specific projects, transportation and road changes, as well as public information events. This ranges from drain- age and Water Services projects, new construction in your community, updates regarding issues like secondary suites before Council, to new transportation infrastruc- ture, as well Ring Road updates including open house op- portunities and scheduled Councillor Chats.
I will be hosting a Traffic Safety Town Hall event as well as a Councillor Chat this fall in the Ward. You can find me on Facebook or Twitter, @pootmans, and get detailed articles about our biggest projects and issues in Ward 6 to your email every other month. Due to the new anti-spam leg- islation, to receive information relevant to Ward 6, I need your consent to receive emails from my office. If you are in- terested in receiving our bi-monthly Ward 6 Report or any other pertinent information that affects the Ward or your specific community, please visit calgary.ca/ward6connect to give consent and sign up!
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Summer is coming to a close which means routines are go- ing back to normal not only for all the students but also for me as your MP. The time in Calgary and in the riding has given me a chance to speak with a great number of you and I appreciate input on your concerns and counsel. You can be assured that I will be taking your feedback with me to Ottawa as the new session of Parliament begins.
First let me start this message by asking if you would con- sider allowing me to send updates in occasional emails to you in my role as your MP. Our office has a list of emails that constituents have consented to for that purpose, which we use very sparingly (last parliamentary session, we used the list a total of four times). If you’d like to be included in those updates, please visit www.ronliepert.ca to sign up, or call 403-292-6666. If you feel that the messaging is too frequent or not relevant you can unsubscribe at any time. I am also on Facebook and Twitter if that is more your style.
We are expecting a very full fall session, as the Liberal Gov- ernment presented an ambitious slate but did not have a lot of success in actually getting much of that legislation passed last year (less than 50% of the Government’s bills passed). That backlog, plus a new set of priorities has made for a very full order paper.
One of the biggest issues ahead is electoral reform. As you’ve likely heard, the Liberal Government wants to change how you elect your MPs. I am not opposed to the study of electoral reform and look forward to the work of the committee examining changes to our electoral pro- cess. I do feel, however, that if substantive changes to how we elect our Members of Parliament are proposed by the committee, then citizens should have a final say by way of a national referendum.
A committee of politicians, no matter what the com- position, should never be the sole decider of how pol- iticians are elected.
As a constituent in Calgary Signal Hill, you will be con- sulted prior to my voting on any matter related to elec- toral reform. It is my belief that my vote should reflect your views. I will be conducting a consultation similar to the one I did regarding Medical Assistance in Dying to hear from you. Watch your mailbox and voicemail (and email if you are signed up) for more details soon.
With summer just about over, that means it is time for the young people of Calgary Currie to be heading back to school, and that is what I want to use my newsletter inches to talk about.
Here in Calgary Currie, we are quite lucky, we have an abundance of schools, however just to the west of us, like many places around the city there is a shortage. Over the past 20 years, we have grown immensely as a province and a city, but over that time we failed to build the schools to match the growing need. But that is in the past. Today we look toward a better future where promises are kept, where schools get built, and children have a safe, inclusive space to grow and learn in the heart of our communities.
Part of having an abundance of schools where others have shortages means that we often play host to many young people in our schools who come from other parts of the city, and from around the province. Even many months lat- er we still find ourselves playing host to families who find they still cannot return home to Fort McMurray in the wake of the devastating fires there. It is a great strength of Al- berta’s public education system that no matter where you go, in this province, no matter where you come from, no matter who you are, if you are a child in this province, you are entitled to one the of the best educations out there.
To those who have welcomed displaced people in their communities, thank you, you are the people who make our communities welcoming places to be.
Moving beyond things happening in our community, for the first time in almost 30 years, Alberta is going to be revamp- ing its school curriculum. The last time this was done, most people didn’t have a computer in their home, let alone carry one around in their pockets all the time. It will take some time for the changes to happen, but I for one am pleased that we are finally modernizing the way we teach our children.
Since getting elected I have spent a fair amount of time get- ting to know school trustees, principals, teachers and parent groups. Through these people and groups I am able to be con- nected with a whole assortment of unique and creative ways our schools contribute to the vibrant fabric of Calgary Currie.
If your school community does something unique, innova- tive, or interesting, I would love to hear about it. There is nothing I like more than learning more about the commu- nities I serve.
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