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Bylaw Bulletin: Spring Thaw

With the first day of spring approaching, there are a few things to consider in and around your property:

• Make sure to cleanup any dog feces that have been buried in the snow. Once the snow and ground thaws, cleaning up requires more effort.
• Ensure downspouts and eavestroughs are directed away from neighbouring properties. Not only is it the bylaw (Community Standards 5M2004, Part 10) but it is also an opportunity to direct water runoff to a barrel for summer watering.
• The trees are starting to bud and it’s a good time to have a look around your property to see if there is any shrubbery overhanging sidewalks, roads or alleyways. According to the Streets Bylaw 20M88; hedges, trees and shrubs on your property must be kept trimmed so they don’t interfere with pedestrians using the sidewalk or vehicles using the street or alley.
• Composting is a great way to reduce household waste, but bins that are not looked after can attract pests. Once the warmer weather comes, make sure to turn your pile frequently and ensure meat, fish, grains, dairy and oil products are not added to the composter. More information on proper composting can be found on The City Waste & Recycling webpage: www.calgary.ca/waste
• This time of year, the ice on our waterways is very unstable, remind your children to stay off the ice and have a safe spring.

For more information on City of Calgary bylaws, please visit our website at www.calgary.ca/animalservices or call 3-1-1.

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“The Saga of Lucy Hadley”

All names have been changed to protect the innocent.

Cast of characters: Drivers: George & Dennis; Co-pilots: Martha & Karen; Teenage Prisoner: Sarah

Main antagonist: Lucy Hadley (THE 37’ RV ) – her name was Lucy, but became Lucy HADLEY because Hadley a day went by without something happening.

CHAPTER 1:
DAY ONE
The trip out of Calgary started on-time with everyone organized and pre-packed. It only took a few hours for things to go awry. Out of Ft. MacLeod, Alberta, the drivers and navigators had a difference of opinion and poor Lucy was left to zig when she should have zagged. This diversion added an extra four hours to DAY ONE, causing us to cross the border at the height of rush hour and to arrive four hours late at the campground we had booked for the night. There was a sign on the door. OFFICE CLOSED. Go to Lot 4.

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On the Ground at 35,000 feet

Traveling by air can be very unfamiliar, disorienting, and stressful for many people. On the other hand it can also be very exciting and exhilarating.

I would like to talk a little about something called grounding which I believe is important to do, especially if you are going to spend a lot of time in the air. Being disconnected from the earth is not good for us physically, emotionally or spiritually, but there are ways to accomplish grounding even at 35,000 feet.

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Genesis/NECCS Partnership Announced

On February 5 the NECC Society (NECCS) held a news conference to announce a partnership agreement with Genesis Land Development Corporation for the new social/recreational/leisure centre being planned for NE Calgary. Genesis has committed $5M under a 15-year naming agreement for the centre, which will henceforth be known as the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness.

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EMS: Burns and Scalds

Burns versus Scalds

• Burns can result when the body is exposed to hot surfaces, caustics, radiation, or electricity.
• Scalds are burns that result from contact from hot liquid or steam.
• Whatever the cause, the severity of a burn is classified three ways:

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MEOW: The Inside Scoop

Many people think cats should not be indoor-only pets, that they need to roam, to answer the call of nature, to hunt and to dig.

Cats who are allowed to roam are subject to all the hazards of the outdoors including parasites, disease and injuries from other cats, not to mention death from coyotes, cars, dogs, abuse, frostbite, dehydration and poisons.

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Everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, believed to be the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick; the Patron Saint of Ireland and is celebrated worldwide as a feast day, by both Irish people and increasingly by many of non-Irish descent. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and widely celebrated elsewhere, though not an official holiday. Celebrations generally include all things green and Irish including Irish and/or green foods, indulging in Irish drink, particularly Guinness, and attending parades.

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Bait-un-Nur :: Canada’s Largest Mosque

Bait-un-Nur (the House of Light) Mosque, which is being built by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Calgary, will emerge very soon as a glorious Islamic icon of Calgary, illustrating the cultural diversity of Canada. The community is spending sixteen million dollars on this mosque which covers an approximate 48,000 square foot area. The entire funding has been contributed by the members of the Community of Canada. What a great sacrifice this Community is making to build this House of Allah.

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A Message from Ward 3 Alderman Jim Stevenson

NE Centre of Community  -  NE Centre of Community Society (NECCS)
Great News for Ward 3!    It was announced on February 5th that a long-term partnership agreement has been reached with Genesis Land Development Corporation to provide much needed sports, recreation, wellness and cultural services to the residents of northeast Calgary.  Funding for the facility will also be provided by the City and private sector donations.  The NE Centre of Community, slated for opening in 2011, will house a YMCA, a Calgary Public Library branch, a social services centre, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and space for community gatherings and special cultural events. 

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