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The OFFICIAL Newsletter of the Springbank Park For All Seasons | www.springbankpark.com | April 2015
Come to the 2015
Springbank Fall Fair
Global Sport Academy Partners
With Springbank Community
High School (SCHS)
Saturday, September 12th
SCHS Students Will Have New Learning
Opportunities Commencing
in September of 2015
With great excitement, the Springbank Community High
School (SCHS), Rocky View Schools and the Global Sport
Academy Group are launching the Springbank Sport
Academy in September of 2015. SCHS Principal Pam
Davidson and her team, along with Global Sport Academy
Group CEO Mark Maloney, have been refining this
audacious vision for some time.
The Sport Academy supports the entrepreneurial spirit of
Alberta Education, while enhancing school programming
and choice for students in multi-sports for both males
and females. The Academy will attract outstanding
young leaders and student athletes into the Springbank
Community and allow them to develop their skill sets
in our outstanding athletic and academic facilities in the
Springbank Community. In the first year, the academy will
be offering hockey, soccer and golf for students in Grades
9 - 12.
The Sport Academy is not simply a physical education class
or education program. The people at Global Sport Academy
Group are visionary leaders in the sport industry and are
striving to transform the coaching and development model
of youth sports on a global level. To be eligible, prospective
student athletes are required to complete an academic and
athletic review, as well as a meeting/interview. With over
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The Springbank Park For All Seasons and our community
are already beginning to look forward to the 2015 Fall
Fair, which will be held on Saturday, September 12th. As
we continue to plan for this year’s Fall Fair, you can go to
the SPFAS website www.springbankpark.com to obtain
additional information about this event. continued on page 3...
INSIDE: Springbank Fall fair, SMHA Highlights, SPFAS Updates, Springbank Figure Skating Club Successes and more...
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70% of young people dropping out of organized
sports by the 10th grade, new innovative approaches
to athletics and academics are necessary and critical
moving forward.
The goal of the Academy is to develop high performance
citizens and not athletes. Without question, athletic
success is inevitable, but most importantly, the goal is
to develop highly functioning future leaders within our
communities.
Global Sport Academy Group can be found at:
www.globalsportacademygroup.com
www.springbanksportsacademy.com
Contributed by Mark Maloney
The Fall Fair has
something for everyone.
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your calendar!
You can start the day
bright and early at 8:00
a.m. by participating in
either the SPFAS Family 5K Walk & Run, or the Kristen Lee
Coutts Memorial 10K Run. You’ll
get a great
running shirt and
Federal
By-Election
other neat “swag” in your registration package. And, as a part
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June 20, 21 & 23
The Fall Fair’s ongoing day time activities begin at 9:00 a.m.
Election Day: June 30
sharp and run to 4:00 p.m.
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the voting
The Fall Fair will feature manySPFAS
displays,isbooths,
poling
stations.
and vendors for your enjoyment, as well as opportunities to
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information call
speak with representatives of various
organizations.
The Fall Fair showcases our agricultural
roots and heritage, so
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you can look forward to seeing a wide array of related exhibits,
as well as viewing all of the entries to the Bench Show. The Kids Zone that is located in the outdoor rink will keep your
children occupied from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as they play in
bouncy houses and join their buddies in other activities.
You can also enjoy visiting with friends, family members and
neighbours throughout the day at the Fall Fair. And bring your
appetite – there should be lots of good eats available at the Fall
Fair. SPFAS always relies on volunteers to step forward to assist with
hosting the Fall Fair. If you have an interest in volunteering for
any of the Fall Fair activities, please contact SPFAS to let us know
of your availability (see the Fall Fair Volunteer Recruitment
Notice included elsewhere in the Park Patter Newsletter).
Volunteers from our community are an important component
of the Fall Fair. Their contributions are vital to SPFAS efforts
to manage resources in a manner that offers something for
everyone at the Fall Fair.
SPFAS is also seeking financial donations or sponsorships that
will be directed towards covering costs to host the Fall Fair
in conjunction with ensuring that the overall event will be
available for free to all attendees. Please contact SPFAS to obtain
additional information with regards to providing funding for
this community event.
Everyone is welcome to come to the Fall Fair. Come on out
with your family and friends to enjoy a great day with other
members of our Springbank community!
Contributed by John Rop, SPFAS General Manager
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Springbank Minor Hockey Association Tournament Highlights
SMHA Hockey Players Have Fun & Give Back With Team Tournaments
Another season of Springbank Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) tournament hockey came to an end in March in
conjunction with the close of the past hockey season. Each year the SMHA Ice Scheduler and Tournament Coordinator
endeavor to provide all the teams with a home tournament.
This year, we saw an increase in player numbers and consequently an increase in the number of SMHA hockey teams. This
did place a strain on our already taxed ice allocations, but we were able to schedule 38 tournaments - 29 were held at SPFAS
and 9 at Winsport in Canada Olympic Park. Many teams co-hosted their tournaments, or hosted their tournament games
over week days instead of hosting them using the standard weekend tournament format. By the end of the season, SMHA
was successful in provided all teams a home tournament experience.
This past hockey season, SMHA teams hosted a number of special tournaments. The SMHA Midget 1 team hosted their
annual Chase Hudye Memorial Tournament in December - this year’s tournament was the 3rd annual such event. The
Timbits age group honored the memory of Nathan O’Brien from January 9th -11th with the Nathan O’Brien Timbits Festival.
The SPFAS arenas were taken over by superheroes for this weekend, including many community “superheroes” who attended
a very special opening ceremony. Many of our teams hosted tournaments that included “community building and giving
back” initiatives which generated food bank donations, involved fund raising to support adopted families, or contributed
funds that have been allocated to help kids to be involved in sports.
SMHA is proud of the efforts of our hockey teams, their community spirit and their generous hearts. We are already looking
forward to our next hockey season, and the related tournaments that will be held, commencing in the Fall of 2015.
Contributed by Nicole Kraljic, SMHA Tournament Coordinator
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General Manager’s SPFAS Updates
Along with our entire Springbank Community, SPFAS is
transitioning from Winter to Spring & Summer activities.
Subject to weather conditions, the SPFAS playing fields
are presently scheduled to be available for a wide array of
recreational activities in and around May 1st. SPFAS is also
in the process of planning for various Spring & Summer
special events, including the Ride Don’t Hide Cycling Event,
the EKKOC Dog Show, the Springbank Antique Show, the
Calgary Highland Games and the Springbank Community’s
Fall Fair.
Additional SPFAS updates with regards Spring & Summer
plans are outlined below.
SPFAS Capital Project Updates – SPFAS is continuing
to advance the planning work required to complete
grounds grading changes, parking lot alterations and other
infrastructure enhancements that are included in the SPFAS
Main Site Stormwater Drainage Plan. Completing this high
priority initiative in the Summer of 2015 is vital for assisting
SPFAS to sustain and preserve the Park’s existing recreation
facilities, equipment and related infrastructure. The primary
objective of this capital project is to, on a timely basis, move and
channel stormwater that runs into the SPFAS Main Site from
other adjacent properties off of the Main Site, especially away
from the Joe Phillips and Red Dutton Arenas, the Outdoor
Rink, the two baseball diamonds and the main parking lot.
This capital project also includes infrastructure installations
that are intended to reduce subsurface groundwater volumes
and related high water tables evident at various locations
throughout the Main Site. The completion of this capital
project is currently subject to receiving related permit and
funding approvals that are presently pending. In addition,
SPFAS has prepared a formal plan to replace the rink boards
and enhance the players bench seating in the Red Dutton
Arena. As with the Main Site Stormwater Drainage Plan
project, this initiative is currently anticipated to be completed
this Summer subject to the receipt of required funding, time
line and other approvals that are presently pending.
Shane Homes Curling Rink Spring Transition To Indoor
Baseball & Other Sports Facility – Earlier in April, SPFAS
completed the conversion of the Shane Homes Curling Rink
to a drypad training facility that includes artificial turf, netting
and baseball training equipment installations. This facility
will be used extensively by the Calgary West Little League
Association (the organization with which Springbank baseball
players can register to play Little League baseball) during the
months of April, May and June. Other opportunities are
available to rent this venue for other activities. SPFAS invites
other organizations and parties to inquire about renting this
facility during April, May and June. It can be modified so the
artificial turf can be used for indoor soccer, football practice,
rugby play and other dryland training activities. To inquire
about renting this indoor training venue, contact SPFAS by
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calling 403-242-2223 Extension 22 or by sending an email to
springbankpark@springbankpark.com .
Outdoor Rink Status – The Outdoor Rink has a concrete
drypad available that can be utilized for a wide array of
sports (including ball hockey and lacrosse) activities, as well
as for birthday parties and other events. To inquire about
renting this facility, contact SPFAS by calling 403-242-2223
Extension 22 or by sending an email to springbankpark@
springbankpark.com .
Spring Indoor Ice – During the upcoming Spring and Summer
seasons, SPFAS will be retaining ice in the Red Dutton and
Joe Phillips Arenas. You are welcome to skate at SPFAS as you
coach a group of kids playing hockey, host a birthday party,
plan a hockey team’s season ending wind up celebration,
bring your family for a skate, or play a casual shinny hockey
game with friends. Or maybe you just want to skate or play
hockey with your family members and friends to enjoy a cool
skating rink on a very hot Summer’s day!. You can direct
your ice booking inquiries to SPFAS by calling 403-242-2223
Extension 22 or by sending an email to springbankpark@
springbankpark.com. Come to SPFAS, your “home away
from home”, to skate or play hockey with family and friends!
To obtain more information about SPFAS and the activities
at the Park, go to the SPFAS website (www.springbankpark.
com), give us a call, or come for a visit. Thank you once again
for your ongoing support for SPFAS.
Contributed by John Rop, SPFAS General Manager
Springbank Community Planning
Association (SCPA) Update
SCPA held a very successful Annual General Meeting (AGM)
and Community Meeting at the Springbank Community
High School on March 2nd. We had a very large crowd, with
loads of questions be presented regarding the Government
of Alberta’s proposal to place a dam in Springbank in order
to save a portion of the City of Calgary from future flooding.
We even had a surprise guest at this meeting, Matt Machielse,
one of the Assistant Deputy Ministers from Alberta
Environment and Sustainable Resources. Unfortunately, he
had no more answers available at this meeting than members
of the Springbank community were able to provide to each
other. We are keeping our eyes and ears open for complete
science and cost/benefits for all of the options available for
flood management in the Elbow Watershed.
Thank you to all of Springbank for continuing to show
interest in our Community.
SCPA thanks Dave Laurie for his contributions to the board
– a term well served. We welcome both Kim Magnuson and
Simone Byers to the board.
Contributed by Gloria Wilkinson
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A Beautiful Tail
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes
The Red Fox is a common sight in Alberta. It
can be found in many different environments
in the countryside, including forests, pastures,
farmlands, mountains, prairies, and even arid
areas (like south eastern Alberta). The Red
Fox is an adaptable animal, and has
learned to live alongside people in the
city, in parks and golf courses. They
really get around, travelling about 10
km everyday, the distances depending
on how good the local food supply is
for them.
The Red Fox is a member of the canid
family, and has very similar features to the dog,
with long legs and a slender body. Red Foxes
live out in the open by themselves most of the
time, unless they are raising a family (starting
in the spring). They dig dens and live as a
family until the pups (also called kits or cubs)
are ready to go out into the world on their own
(in the fall).
Although it’s called a “Red” Fox, their colouring ranges from red to brown and even
to black or silver-tipped fur. The males (called dogs or reynards) are a bit bigger
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rust-coloured, full, bushy tails are about 2/3 of its body length. This tail is very useful
to a Red Fox, because if it is cold or sleeping out in the open, it can wrap its tail
around its body to keep warm.
The Red Fox is a carnivore and hence eats mostly meat: hunting mice, voles, gophers,
hares, frogs, insects, and birds’ eggs. They do eat some plants, often just the fruits
and berries. Red Foxes hunt and store food even when they
aren’t hungry, just in case their next meal is hard to find.
Watching a Red Fox hunt is fun because they crouch down
low and then pounce on their prey, acting very much like a
cat.
The Red Fox has excellent eyesight and hearing, and a terrific
sense of smell (smelling their prey even through a thick
blanket of snow) making them good hunters. Although the
Red Fox is nocturnal (being out and about mostly at night), it is not uncommon
to see them in the daytime too, especially when they are raising a family. After all,
when you have a family to feed, it takes a lot of time and effort to hunt enough
food to keep everyone happy and healthy.
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Bruce McAllister, MLA,
For some time, we have been spending the most on services
while also taxing less than anywhere else in Canada, and it
isn’t sustainable. So in order to straighten things out without
losing our competitive advantages, this plan will get us back
to treating the Heritage Fund the way Premier Lougheed
originally intended.
Chestermere-Rocky View
chestermere.rockyview@assembly.ab.ca
www.mcallister.mypcmla.ca
Twitter: @mcallisterbruce
Phone: 403-207-9889 • Fax: 403-216-2225
Challenge and excitement often go hand in hand, and the
current situation in Alberta politics is a good example.
You’ll know that the new budget was revealed recently, and
you’ll also know that it contains a few items that some people
might have a tough time swallowing at first glance. These are
challenging times we face, so naturally this new budget reflects
that. But the way I see it, we can either wring our hands and
worry, or we can play the hand we’re dealt to the best of our
ability and take ownership of our future as a province. I can’t
speak for anyone else, but I’ll opt for the latter any day, and I
believe this new budget allows us to do just that.
Yes, oil is down, and yes, so is our revenue along with it. This
gives us all the more incentive to chart a course forward that
will ultimately take us to a place where we’re no longer held
hostage by volatile resource revenue. This budget is the first
step forward to a more stable and prosperous future, setting
in motion a process that will unfold over the coming years.
This means
! reigning in spending while boosting revenues.
As the MLA for Chestermere-Rocky View and as an Albertan,
I’m pleased this government has a clear, concrete plan for
moving forward. This is a time that calls for decisive and
fiscally responsible leadership, and that’s what we’re getting.
I also applaud this government for laying this plan out for all
Albertans to see. Too often governments reveal an election
budget full of goodies. Premier Prentice has not done that. The
budget is measured, it’s responsible, and most importantly it
puts Alberta back on a path of fiscal sustainability.
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infrastructure are absolute necessities. If you have kids or
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why this budget sticks to the promised schools that we’ll need
in order to take care of the growing student population. We’re
going to hold the line on spending, but we’ll also continue to
make sure the essentials are covered. I think we’re striking
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the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA),
with the goal to raise awareness and help break the
stigma surrounding mental health while raising
essential funds to support mental health programs.
CMHA rides will be hosted in four provinces in over
30 communities with the aim to engage over 6,000
participants and raise over $1,000,000.
The community event is a ride, not a race, with routes
designed for riders of all ages and abilities—from
novice rider to the advanced cyclist. CMHA – Calgary
led Alberta’s first ride in 2014 with over 125 cyclists,
raising over $30,000 and in 2015, it is expected to
double in size and engage 250+ participants.
One in five of our neighbours, friends and family
members will experience a mental illness in their
lifetime. Mental health affects us all, yet stigma
remains one of the biggest barriers for those seeking
help and treatment.
The vision for the nation-wide event is to create the
largest participatory event in Canada to diminish the
stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness
and help local communities raise needed funds and
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Springbank Minor Hockey Association Wraps Up Another
Terrific Hockey Season
SPRINGBANK
Congratulation to all teams on a successful season! To all our volunteers – thank you for all
that you do. We could not meet the success we have without your help!
The SMHA AGM is scheduled to be May 7, 2015 in the SPFAS Boardroom – please go to the
SMHA website
www.springbankhockey.com ) to obtain the start time for this meeting.
SPRINGBANK
MINOR HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION
To all our departing players – we hope you have had fun, enjoyed your teammates and made
hockey memories that will last a lifetime!
To our returning players – enjoy your Spring and Summer. We look forward to seeing you next
season!
Congratulations to the following SMHA Teams for being
2014-2015 City Champion finalists:
Midget 2
Peewee 1
Atom 7
Midget 5
Peewee 4
Atom 9
Bantam 1
Peewee 8
Atom 12
Bantam 5
Atom 3
Bantam 6
Atom 6
Congratulations to the following SMHA Teams for being
2014-2015 City Champions:
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Atom 6
Atom 9
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Springbank Heritage Club
Springbank Ladies Time Out
The grandeur of the snow-capped Rocky • The annual STRAWBERRY TEA is
on Saturday, May 9, from 2:00 to 4:00
Mountains presents an astounding view
p.m. The Senior Singers will share
from the Springbank Heritage Club.
some of their “fun” musical selections.
How fortunate and privileged we are
Come and bring your family and
to live and have access to this beautiful
friends for a delicious treat and social
part of our land!
time. Club members will be happy to
Happenings at the Heritage Club:
serve you. Donations of china teapots
• Four introductory sessions to
are gratefully accepted. Call Joan @
QiGong, a slow movement exercise
403-851-3818.
with meditation, were enjoyed by
many individuals, regardless of their • A full bus is expected to be going
out to the Dogpound Turkey Supper,
mobility. This is to be offered again in
which is scheduled for Thursday, May
the Fall/Winter months.
14th. Call 403-242-9350 to obtain
• Yoga classes are scheduled for April
additional information for this event.
on Thursday mornings from 10:00 to
11:00 a.m. Drop-ins are welcome at a The hall is a great place to rent for
cost of $5.00/class for non-members. meetings, receptions, celebrations,
memorials, and family gatherings
• The April outing will be to SAIT
with modern kitchen facilities. To
on Friday, April 17 for a tour of the
inquire about renting this facility, call
culinary facilities, and of course,
403-288-1288 or 403-242-9350 or email
lunch.
springbankhc@telus.net.
Contributed by Flo Sytsma
Springbank Creative Arts Club
The Springbank Creative Arts Club’s mission is “to encourage
the development of arts and crafts within the Springbank
community and schools”. We had a lively group of ladies
attend our most recent meeting. The new fused glass pebble
tree and wall art were amazing. A piece of jewelry that was
just made could have been antique or ancient, and like all
art, was open to interpretation. Thank you to Vania and
Martina for sharing. We also did a craft supplies exchange.
This practice will continue at future meetings.
The Club’s next meetings are on April 28, June 9, September 22,
October 20, and November 17, 2015. Time: 7 p.m. Location:
In the Springbank United Church Basement. (Meeting dates
can change without notice.) Please email your confirmation
if you are planning to attend these meetings.
We are having a very exciting 2015 winter session
settling into our new location at Eden Brook’s
Reception Centre. It is such a lovely building
with beautiful amenities. Our winter session
kicked off with guest speaker, Peter Glossop,
and his talk about Transitions. We enjoyed a
very interesting and interactive morning.
LTO continues to meet on Monday mornings
from 9 - 11 a.m. There is still availability in
many of our classes yet to come. Join us for
a Thai cooking class, make a spring floral
centerpiece, learn about healthy skin care, have
a Spanish fiesta, learn to knit socks or join a
book group. There are many classes to choose
from. Check out all our classes on our website:
www.springbankladiestimeout.com . Join us
any Monday morning, or email our registrar
with your class choices.
The winter session will wrap up on Monday, May
11th with our “Spring Tea and Book Swap” at
Eden Brook’s Reception Centre. All are welcome
to join us in toasting to spring! Free to attend.
Bring a friend and have a cup of tea, meet new
friends and exchange a couple of books to read
over the summer. Hope to see you there.
Contributed by Donna Pattullo
Membership applications are due by April 28, 2015. We
welcome new members to come out and join us. Meet like
minded artists, artisans, and crafters living in Springbank.
Bring along your latest creations (for show and tell) to share
with the group.
For more information about the annual sale on Nov. 7 & 8,
2015 or about obtaining a membership, please send an email
to: yjo999@gmail.com.
You can like us on
facebook.com/springbankchristmasmarket.
Contributed by Yvonne Bamlett
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Competition Successes At The
Springbank Figure Skating Club
While the adage of “April showers bring May
flowers” rings true, our figure skating team
has been showering us with medal wins all
season long! Our athletes have practiced
very intensively all season and have shown
impressive feats of athleticism at various
competitions and test days. Skaters in our Club
have been representing us well in all levels of
competition, from STAR 1 all the way up to
competitive Pre-Novice level skating.
As parents, we are incredibly proud of them for
their persistence demonstrated with training
as well as for their determination to achieve
their own personal bests, all while at the same
time excelling at their schoolwork and other
activities.
Dr. Alison Arnold is a well-known psychologist
working with elite athletes and has these
tips for mental preparation for Competition
Countdown.
It’s very simple.
You compete based on how you train.
If you train well, you compete well.
It’s not about who is lucky - it’s about who
is prepared.
Thank you and congratulations to all of
our parents and coaches, and of course
to our athletes, for training well and
competing well. This team effort has
proven fruitful once again!
South Region Open Competition:
January 16 - 18
Marin Paquin – Gold – Sr. Bronze
Freeskate; Silver – Silver Interpretive
Katerina Mylonas – Gold – Bronze
Interpretive
Amalia Mylonas – Silver – Bronze
Interpretive
Bryn Davis – Bronze – Intro Interpretive
IceFest: February 6 - 8
Mara Will – Silver – Sr. Bronze
Freeskate; Silver – Bronze Interpretive
Bryn Davis – Bronze – Sr. Bronze
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Freeskate
Marin Paquin – Gold – Sr. Bronze Freeskate; Silver –
Silver Interpretive
Kennedy Bond – Silver –Star 5 Freeskate; Gold
–Intro Interpretive
Katerina Mylonas – Bronze- Bronze Interpretive
Amalia Mylonas – Gold-Bronze Interpretive
STARskate Championships:
March 6 - 8
Baillie Collins – Silver – Bronze Interpretive
Baillie
Katie Burgess – Silver – Gold Interpretive
Kennedy Bond – Gold – Intro Interpretive
Calgary Winter Invitational: March 13 - 15
Marin Paquin – Silver – Jr. Silver Freeskate
Tim Gubski – Silver – Pre-Juvenile Freeskate
Dawson Nodwell – Silver – Pre-Novice Freeskate
Amalia Mylonas – Gold – Pre-Juvenile Freeskate
Baillie Collins – Gold – Pre-Juvenile Freeskate
Contributed by Demetra Mylonas
Publicity Chair, Springbank Figure Skating Club
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Don’t Damn Springbank Organization’s Update
for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Proposal
Here is a summary of where we are today:
• Our group
dontdamnspringbank.org remains firmly
100% in opposition to the proposed
dam.
• The Government of Alberta is proposing
our community be sacrificed to attempt to
save another. There must be a better way.
• This project does nothing to protect
upstream communities (Redwood
Meadows and Bragg Creek).
• We have learned from the recent open
houses that the true size and costs of the
dam are much larger than previously
reported.
•The Government of Alberta needs to buy
approximately 7,000 acres of expensive
Springbank land for this project- and buy
out many homes, farms, and businesses.
• A much better option is on Crown
land- the McLean Creek option.
Sat. June 27 • 7pm
Red Dutton Area - SPFAS
Cocktails • Music • Dancing
Late meal will be served
Tickets $40 per person
springbankreunion@yahoo.ca
Coreen 403-804-3277
Debbie 403-878-6993
Wendy 403-512-6073
Contributed by Ryan Robinson
Spokesman for the Don’t Damn Springbank
Organization
www.dontdamnspringbank.org
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while your family is away, tend to pets, babysit or provide other services? Are you a student
looking for part time work that is located in the Springbank Community?
Send an email to SPFAS: jrop@springbankpark.com or call 403-242-2223 (Extension 21).
SPFAS will strive to connect residents with students in our community.
SPFAS is pleased to support our Springbank Community by providing this complimentary
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MON, MAY 11, 2015
Professional advice
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(pictured right) will be on hand to show
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answer any hearing related questions.
with exceptional care
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Summer Bible Camp - Mountain View Lutheran Church
(Located at Old Banff Coach Rd. & Hwy 1)
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Evelyn Kenny Kennel
And Obedience Club
2015 Dog Show Coming to
SPFAS from July 10 – 13, 2015
Where can you go to see over 600
dogs of almost 100 different breeds
all in one place at one time? At one of
Canada’s premier canine events, the
Evelyn Kenny Kennel And Obedience
Club Show (EKKOC) will be held at the
Springbank Park For All Seasons from
July 10 - 13, 2015.
This year, the EKKOC celebrates its
30th Anniversary. The fun begins on
Friday when the weekend conformation
shows and obedience and performance
trials get underway. The international
panel officiating at the Show includes
Judges from across Canada, as well as
from Taiwan, New Zealand and the
Dominican Republic.
For those who are looking to add a
canine member to their family, and for
people who just love dogs and would
enjoy the chance to see dogs from across
North America compete for show and
event titles, this is a weekend not to
be missed. Bring the whole family and
take advantage of the opportunities to
see dogs in action and talk to breeders
and owners.
There will be plenty of free parking.
Admission is free to the entire event.
The Springbank Park For All Seasons
concession will be open for your
convenience. Bring a lawn chair or
a blanket and get ready to enjoy the
weekend!
As well as the main Show and
Obedience Trials, the weekend will
include Rally-O events each day - Scent
Hurdle Racing on Friday and Saturday
in the late afternoon, Junior Handling
Competitions on Saturday and Sunday
at noon, Puppy Sweepstakes on Friday
at noon, and Specialty Shows for Boxers,
Whippets and the Sporting Breeds. A
BBQ is planned for Friday night and
the Annual Pancake Breakfast will once
again be held on Saturday morning.
Visit
www.ekkoc.ca
for
more
information on the Show and the Club.
You can also ‘friend’ us on Facebook.
A judging schedule for the weekend’s
activities will be available online about
two weeks before the Show weekend.
We hope to see you there!
The Show also features dozens of retail
booths where you can find all manner
of pet supplies including dog food,
dishes, toys, leashes, grooming supplies,
dog beds, as well as dog art, jewelry and
porcelain ware.
Contributed by Lee Anne Bateman
more pictures on page 24
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Rocky View West Recreation Board (RVWRB) Update
Future Board Meeting Dates
The Rocky View West Recreation Board is planning to hold its next meetings on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 15th • Wednesday, May 20th • Wednesday, June 17th
These meetings will begin at 3:00 P.M. on each of the above noted dates. The locations where these meetings will be
held are confirmed on a monthly basis.
To obtain additional information, (including meeting locations), please contact RVWRB Board Member Pam Janzen
via email ( pamela.a.janzen@gmail.com ).To obtain information with regards to becoming a board member, please
contact Rocky View County Community Development Coordinator Pauli Kruger (pkruger@rockyview.ca).
Contributed by Laura White on behalf of the RVWRB
Rocky View County - Town Of Cochrane Joint
Family & Community Support Services (Fcss) Programs
CCASA (Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse):
Specialized Counselling Services for individuals ages 12 and
older who have experienced or been impacted by sexual
abuse or sexual assault is now available at Rocky View Cochrane FCSS. To access counselling services, please call
403-237-5888 and request a meeting in Cochrane. More
information is available at the following website: www.
calgarycasa.com .
Focus For Attention: Tuesdays: April 21, May 12 (Guest
Speaker) & June 23 (7:00 -8:30 p.m.) at the HomeStead
Building. Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD are
invited to attend a free monthly support group. May 12 guest
speaker: Dr. Nadar Attalla on the topic of ‘What can protect
my impulsive child from addiction?’ For more information,
please email Lorraine Spector at focusparent@shaw.ca .
Home Alone Safely (Ages 10 – 12 years, Siblings 8 – 10
years can accompany): Fridays (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) May 22
to June 12 at the Homestead Building. A self-care program
to prepare youth who may be home alone, before or after
school. Registration fee of $60.00 ($50/sibling). To register,
contact FCSS at 403-851-2250.
Transitioning for Permanent Residency – Information
for Temporary Foreign Workers: Wednesday, May 6, 6:30
– 8:00 p.m. at the HomeStead Building. Sherrisa Celis and
Jessica Juen from CCIS will provide helpful information
and answer questions about becoming a permanent resident
in Canada and changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker
(TFW) Program. Offered with Cochrane Immigrant Services
Committee. For more information call CCIS: 403-604-2377.
The session is free, but registration is required and can be
confirmed by calling 403-851-2250.
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Telehealth Lunch & Learn Series: FCSS, Alberta Health
Services and Community Education Services have partnered
to bring a variety of expert speakers and virtual parenting
workshops to Rocky View and Cochrane. Via the use of audio
conferencing, we are able to present speakers from Alberta
Children’s Hospital and Alberta Health Services. These
sessions are free, but please register by calling 403-851-2250
as space is limited. Sessions will be held at the HomeStead
Building from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bring along your
lunch! Next session is April 30 – Common Questions About
Vaccines.
Parents of Anxious Kids: Thursdays, April 16, May 7 & June
4 (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) at the HomeStead Building. This monthly
group offers support, strategies, information and resources for
parents/caregivers of children and youth who may be showing
signs of anxiety. For more information contact Lorraine at
focusparent@shaw.ca. To register for this free course, please
call 403-851-2250.
The Parent Link Centre (PLC) provides families with support,
information and the opportunity to meet other families in a
fun learning environment. Development play programs are
offered to children from birth to age 6. Don’t miss out on the
many parent services and educational workshops. Please visit
us at 127 - First Ave. West in Cochrane or check out our website
( www.cochrane.ca/PLC ) to obtain more information.
To obtain additional information for any of the above noted
FCSS programs and activities, contact Wendy Farnsworth,
Community Support Worker: Email: Wendy.Farnsworth@
cochrane.ca Phone: 403-851-2286
Location: 209 – 2nd Ave. West in the Town of Cochrane
1st Bragg Creek / Springbank Beavers
and Cubs Stay Busy
deter the group, as they took skating indoors at Westside
Recreation Centre. In March the Cubs enjoyed a successful
weekend winter camp at Camp Kasota West. As well as
participating in all these excursions, we also learned about
magnetism and built our very own compasses.
The Beavers and Cubs held a bottle drive in the community
of Redwood Meadows on March 28th. A little rain didn’t
deter our crew as they collected throughout the morning
and early afternoon. A big thanks goes out to the residents
of Redwood Meadows for their generosity. With the
money earned from the bottle drive, the children are able
to fund an upcoming overnight camping trip to Camp
Gardner.
The 1st Bragg Creek / Springbank Beavers and Cubs have been
very active over the winter months. An overnight campout
in the Rainforest at the zoo in January was one of the favorite
highlights for the children. Mild weather in February didn’t
As the scouting year winds down, we are beginning to look
forward to next year. We are excited to announce that in
addition to our Beavers (ages 5 to 7) and Cubs (ages 8 to
11) programs we will be opening up a Scouting troop next
year for children aged 11 to 14. We are now accepting early
bird registration at a discounted fee for the 2015/2016 year,
until the end of June. For more information on scouting
or to join contact Richard Stirling
(springbankscouting@gmail.com).
Contributed by Richard Stirling
1st Bragg Creek / Springbank Scouting Group
from page 21...2015 Dog Show
Coming to SPFAS
Contributed by Lee Anne Bateman
Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre
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Springbank Soccer Club Closes
Off Indoor Soccer Season
Publishers & Printers
Outdoor Soccer Is
Just Around The Corner
of the
Springbank Park Patter
The Springbank Soccer Club (SSC) has had
another great indoor soccer season. Our House
League and our City League teams continue to do
well and have many successes. We would like to
thank all the volunteers who make this possible,
especially the board members, coaches, managers
and everyone who helps out to make this happen
for the kids who love the game of soccer.
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Questions can be directed via email to: info@
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groups can be found on the SCC website:
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Harmony Update to the
Springbank Community
The arrival of Spring is a happy time. We have been hard
at work throughout the Winter months, building the
foundation of Harmony. As we progress toward our public
opening this Fall, we want to provide our Springbank
neighbours with an update.
Construction on the Harmony began in October of 2014,
allowing our development teams to install the necessary
requirements for sewer and water access for Phase 1. This
allowed for work on the first set of show homes to begin.
Harmony’s first two show home parades will feature a
total of 15 stunning homes crafted by our premier builder
group – Augusta Fine Homes, Baywest Homes, Broadview
Homes, Homes by Avi and Sterling Homes. These five
award winning builders will showcase their interpretations
of Farmhouse, Arts & Crafts, French Country, Prairie and
Contemporary architecture in two distinct collections.
Once open, visitors can explore the Carriage Home
collection, featuring detached garages with optional suites
above, and the Estate Home collection, set on larger lots
with triple attached garages. Show homes are set to open
in the Fall of 2015 with a special advance viewing being
arranged for guests who have registered with us. Register at
www.liveinharmony.ca if you would like your own invite!
Harmony’s “Connection Centre” will be the crowning
jewel of an already exciting show home experience. The
Connection Centre will offer an interactive and welcoming
place for visitors to learn more about Harmony and what
Spring Is Here At The Springbank
Playschool!
We’ve all been looking forward to warmer weather for our
children to enjoy the outdoors. Our kids, particularly those
in the 3 year old program, have enjoyed some nice days at the
SPFAS playground to close off some of their classroom times.
There, they’ve had fun running around with their buddies in
a safe and adventurous playground.
Speaking of buddies, the Playschool hosted a Buddy Night
in March. This was an opportunity for parents, who may
not normally be able, to join their children at the Playschool
for a night of games and treats. It was a great way for them
to see some of what their children do during class time. The
children take alot of pride in showing off their classroom
activities to their Moms and Dads.
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makes it such a special community – including the history
of the land and land owners, the technology and innovation
being used in the community, and the abundant amenities
that will complement existing amenities in the community,
making residents and neighbours busy and active for
generations to come. We look forward to the Connection
Centre becoming a place for visitors and neighbours to
gather, learn and connect with one another.
Construction on Harmony’s Water Treatment Plant, a key
component to our Integrated Water Strategy, has begun.
With an anticipated two year build out, the Water Treatment
Plant will eventually provide the community of Harmony
with all of its potable water.
Construction has also begun on Harmony’s Waste Water
Treatment Plant. This facility is the first of its kind in
Canada and one of the most advanced waste water facilities
in North America.
We are immensely proud of the measures being taken in
Harmony to be good stewards of our water supply. To learn
more about how the Water and Waste Water Treatment
Plants contribute to a much larger Integrated Water System,
please visit www.liveinharmony.ca and take a look at our
Sustainability page.
Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors for your
interest in Harmony. Please stay tuned for more updates as
the coming months are sure to be exciting!
Contributed by Meghan Donaldson
On Behalf of Harmony Developments Inc.
The 3 year olds have also recently started their music program
with Miss Rosalyn. This is an 8 week program that consists
of fun through music, song and interactive activities. They
certainly look forward to their time with Miss Rosalyn!
The last day before the Easter break, the children were happy
to make their Easter egg baskets for their Easter Egg hunt,
which took place just outside in front of the SPFAS building.
It’s always an adventure here at Springbank Playschool!
If you like to know more about what we are doing at our
Playschool, please go to our website ( www.springbankplayschool.ca ) to obtain additional information, as well as to find
out how you can get your child enrolled in the Playschool.
Contributed by Sandra Kachuik
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