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JANUARY 2011
Happy New Year!
Ranchland Scouts
Needs Your Help
Ranchlands Winter Festival
February 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At the Ranchlands Community Centre
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 3
Executive
President..................................Terry Avramenko, 403-239-5655
Vice President..................................Anne Burke, 403-239-1285
Treasurer.....................................Elvin Dorscher, 403-239-4850
Secretary......................................Heather Mudd, 403-239-1197
Directors at Large (assigned)
Building..................................Mona Schoenfeld, 403-241-1551
Editor...........................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Sports..........................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335
Membership.......................................Jane Kelly, 403-239-2086
.............................................................Lynn Tait, 403-547-8352 Meetings are held the first
RCA Casino.................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335 Wednesday of the month at
Stampede Breakfast.............................Jane Kelly, 403-239-2086
Civic Affairs.....................................Anne Burke, 403-239-1285 7:00pm at the Ranchlands
Seniors.....................................Colleen Dorscher, 403-230-4850 Community Centre
Web Design..........................................................Stephanie Bell
Outdoor Recreation Surface................ Nick Tait, 403-208-3223 Next Meeting: January 5, 2010
Social...........................................James Dugan, 403-208-8285
Directors at Large (unassigned).............Bill Bell, 403-239-6967
......................................................................Dianne Dodsworth Ranchlands Roundup is published 12 times a year by Suburban
Journals Publishing, and delivered to residents of Ranchlands by
Community Contacts Canada Post; and is also available for pickup from local retail outlets.
Questions regarding delivery and article/photo contributions should
RCA Hall Rentals & Building Manager............................................. be directed to Wendy Barnes at barnesw@shaw.ca or 241-0335.
...............................................................Wendy Barnes, 403-241-0335 Questions regarding advertising should be directed to Suburban
Mom’s Group.............................................................................Vacant Journals Publishing Ltd. at pam@suburbanjournals.ca or by calling
Community Relations................................................................Vacant Pam at 880-1819.
RCA Soccer...........................................................................Ben Groot
RCA Fastball..............................................................................Vacant Please note, the information and opinions in this newsletter are
Public School Chair..........................Veronica Crane, 403-452-2265 subject to change, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of
Block Parent............................................Edita Keen, 403-383-3477 the publisher or editor.
Block Watch...............................................R. Carroll, 403-241-2890
Youth Justice Committee.......................Anne Marie, 403-670-5412 Disclaimer: Any advertisements, home businesses, babysitters &
Guiding.........................................Angy Carrobourg, 403-612-9611 nannies, or other parties listed should not be interpreted as
Scouting..............................................Carol Schwartz, 403-208-9952 recommendations or endorsements by the editor or the publisher.
Junior Forest Wardens..............................http://www.albertajfw.ca/
Ranchlands Community School...................................403-777-6350
Rhythmic Gymnastics...................Heather Pallmen, 403-288-7435
St. Rita School Rep..............................Tina Pettersen, 403-275-7555
Bow West Comm Resource Ctr ........................... 403-374-0448
Kel Soloway’s Dance Arts........................................... 403-241-7969
Kids Come First......................... Laura-Lee or Juli, 403-241-3052
Living Springs Christian Church.......Glen Switzer, 403-208-2332
Karate....................................................................Rob, 403-245-4927
Alderman............................................Gordon Lowe, 403-268-2438
MLA..............................................Lindsay Blackett, 403-216-5444
MP....................................................Diane Ablonczy, 403-282-7980
Senator......................................................Dan Hayes, 403-281-7167
Pubic School Trustee..........................Gordon Dirks, 403-547-2476
Calgary Police Service...................Geoff Wilson, 403-567-6743
Parks n’ Rec Representative.......Michael O’Reilly, 403-221-3979
Community Social Worker......... Jennifer DiMarzo, 403-974-1521
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 5
Community News
President’s Message
This is the season to be giving, and I activities will start at 10:00 a.m.
Cribbage Club
would like to thank everyone who has and continue until 2:00 p.m. I have
given over the past year. Ranchlands is been informed that the scouts will
blessed to have many people who give be running activities for the day so
The Ranchlands
of themselves all year long. Ranchlands there will be lots of activities to keep
is a very strong community due to the everyone busy. When the tummy Cribbage Club will
support we receive from the residents. needs filling there will be Hot Dogs,
The board likes to give back to the Hot Chocolate and Hot Coffee to resume on
community as well, so once again the keep the tummy warm. I have been
community association has sponsored
three families in Ranchlands. We would
told that the ever sumptuous Beaver
Tails will be in ample supply and we
Monday, January 10
like to thank Crowfoot Bank of Nova will have the world famous cupcakes
Scotia for helping by donating $400.00 made by the local seniors. Come out at 1:00 p.m.,
to help us support these families. and enjoy yourself for the day.
after the
Our annual Winterfest will be held On behalf of the board I would like to
on February 5, 2011. The event will wish everyone a prosperous New Year! Christmas break.
take place at the community centre
at 7713 Ranchview Dr N.W. The Terry Avramenko
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 7
Community News
Municipal News
Ranchlands was annexed in 1961, was $48,721; in 1991, it was $61,388. required, reducing or eliminating them
however it did not develop until In May 1991, the Alderman was through community design.
1977, in the same year the Crowchild/ Sharon Fisk, the MLA Frank Bruseker,
Ranchlands Community Association and M.P. Al Johnson. Who should pay for existing fences:
was founded. The Policy Plans were only those who benefit from them or a
Crowchild Design Brief Phase I From 4 units and 100% single family whole community?
(1975) and II (1977). homes in 1976, by 1984, there were
1450 at 51%; in 1992, 1465 and 49%. There is a debate about unsafe or
Pre-school population jumped from unsightly fences, which are, or were
none in 1974 to 873 (1981), 1094 City Administration will reconvene always “intended” to be, on private
(1983), and 1209 (1984). Total a discussion group of stakeholders, property.
population was 5008 (1980), 6571 including interested Aldermen, to
again look for a solution for ageing Access is an issue and a fence may be
(1981), 7980 (1983), and 8125 (1984).
screening fences. land-locked, without a gate. An entry
Overall, the bulk of residents were
order would be needed. Assessments
ages 25-44, 2300 (1980), 3036 (1981),
There could be a retrofit program for for Local Improvement Taxes on
3885 (1983), and 4015 (1984). In
community fencing without timely private property are “rare”.
1991, of residents aged 25-44, there
repair or maintenance. Architectural
were 1800 males and 2000 females. The City cannot compel the Resident
controls are not enforceable after a
developer leaves a community. In or Homeowners’ Associations, who
Our average family income in 1986
future, screening fences may not be may opt out of fence maintenance at
any time or dissolve. The City will
become responsible for fences, if they
were removed from private title.
There is an annual fund of $100,000
in a capital fund to pay for the City
portion of fence repairs, only if a
local improvement proposal (initiated
by homeowners or The City) is
successful. This requires a petition
of either 67% in favour (or opposed).
The program was extended to
December 2014.
Cost sharing may make the City
responsible for any future liabilities.
Pre-2005 development agreements
required registration of restrictive
covenants. This means the City would
have to go to court for enforcement in
each instance.
The SPC on Land Use, Planning and
Transportation recommended that
Council direct Administration to
continue further engagement and
New electronic sign planned for Ranchlands Continued on next page
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 9
Community News
Municipal News continued Applicant: BRISSON, NANCY J,
report no later than the 2011 January
Proposed use: deck Description:
Relaxation: deck (existing) -
Ranchlands Scouts
Committee Meeting. projection into rear setback area LUD:
R-C2 Need Your Help!
Application Date: 2010/09/13
DP2010-3629 Address: 7 RANGE Our Scouts do a great job making
Application Date: 2010/08/23
WY NW Applicant: DOUGLAS Ranchlands a great place to live!
DP2010-3354 Address: 40
SURVEYS Description: Relaxation: Our Scouts pick up trash around the
RANCHRIDGE DR NW
deck (existing) – height Proposed community hall, mow the grass in the
Applicant: BRISSON, NANCY J
Use: deck LUD R-C1 summer and shovel snow in the winter
Description: Relaxation: Single
all around the community hall. Our
Detached Dwelling (existing) -
Application Date: 2010/11/05 Scouts look after the community sign
building setback from side and rear
DP2010-4367 Address: 6924 and update it as needed and they help
property lines Proposed Use: Single
RANCHVIEW DR NW Applicant: at many community functions like the
Detached Dwelling LUD: R-C1.
SINGH & PARTNERS Description: craft fair, winter fest and much more.
Relaxation: Single Detached Dwelling Application Date: 2010/08/26
(existing) - building setback from side You can show your support and thanks
DP2010-3408 Address: 7750
property line LUD: R-C1 to this valuable community group by
RANCHVIEW DR NW Applicant:
supporting our Ranchlands Scouts
AAB DESIGN LTD. Description:
Application Date: 2010/09/22 Bottle Drive. Our Scouts bottle
Change of Use: Service Organization
DP2010-3764 Address: 47 drive will be held January 8 and
LUD: C-C1.
RANCHRIDGE RD NW your support will be greatly appreci-
Applicant: RICHARD L CRAGG ated. Thanks in advance!
Anne Burke
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Description: Relaxation: Single
Detached Dwelling (existing eave)
- projection into side setback area
Plans Progress for Northwest
Proposed Use: Single Detached
Dwelling LUD: R-C2 Recreation Centre
Application Date: 2010/11/05, Progress is being made on the plans ous financing options available to The
DP2010-4367 Address: 6924 for a new recreation centre for north- City for recreation service delivery.
RANCHVIEW DR NW Applicant: west Calgary. The location at 11300 A full menu of options that include
SINGH & PARTNERS Description: Rocky Ridge Road (Corner of Coun- non-profit to private models will be
Relaxation: Single Detached Dwelling try Hills Boulevard and Rocky Ridge presented to City Council for review
(existing) - building setback from side Road), has been secured and an agree- early in the new year.
property line LUD: R-C1 ment is currently being negotiated
with the Province. Over the winter While the new recreation centre will
Application Date: 2010/09/14 and spring of 2011, The City will be not be up and running for some time
DP2010-3654 Address: 11 conducting a detailed site assessment yet, progress is being made, and the
RANCHRIDGE WY NW Applicant: analysis that will collection informa- Northwest Community Advisory
SMITH, LAURA Description: tion on the site to utilize during design Group continues to work closely
Addition: Single Detached Dwelling and construction (e.g. biophysical with The City to ensure the needs
(rear attached garage) Proposed Use: impact assessment, environmental site of our area are being met. For more
Single Detached Dwelling LUD: assessment, geotechnical analysis and information and updates on the
R-C2 transportation impact assessments). planning process please visit
www.calgary.ca/nwreccentre or con-
Application Date: 2010/08/23 Over the last several months, City ad- tact Paul Sinclair, NW Community
DP2010-3352 Address: 79 ministration has undertaken an exten- Advisory Group President, at
RANCHRIDGE RD NW sive review and evaluation of numer- northwestcag@gmail.com.
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 11
Community News In Our City
Varsity Acres School Crowfoot Library
Greetings from the staff and school parents to attend our meetings and • Stitch and Chat: Tue. Jan. 4 –
council of Varsity Acres School. find out how our school is consis- Apr. 26, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(‘Stretching for Success’ – ‘Toujours tently looking for ways to help enrich No registration required.
plus haut’). Wow have we had a busy our children’s learning. We also • Drop-In Career Coaching: Sat.
December month! have a fundraising group, and pres- Jan. 8 – Apr. 30, 10:15 a.m. –
ently looking for a Director and Vice 12:15 p.m. No registration required.
We received an excellent collection Director and Secretary – so if you • Toastmasters International: Tue.
of end of November for our Jacket are interested in giving up about 2 Jan. 4 – Apr. 26, 12:00 p.m. –
Racket. December was filled with hours a month to help raise money for 1:00 p.m. No registration required.
lots of great activities; skiing for GR our many school activities and other • Law at Your Library; Wills and
4-6. GR 1-3 performing in a Christ- areas, please contact someone in our Estates: Jan. 3, 7:00 p.m. –
mas musical along with some Grade school council. 8:30 p.m.
6 playing strings. GR 3 making • Teach Yourself Knitting Using the
hundreds of sandwiches for Mustard Please contact our School Council Internet: Jan. 10, 7:00 p.m. –
Seed and visiting the Mustard Seed Chair for information on our council. 8:30 p.m.
location. GR 2 visiting Glenbow We encourage all parents to come to • Fractured Faces; The World of
Museum. our council meetings. Our next meet- Picasso: Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m. –
ing is Tuesday January 18 (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Our school is accepting kindergarten 8.30 p.m.). Please let everyone know. • Homework Help: Mon. Jan. 31 –
registrations for 2011/2012 - open Mar. 21 (no program Feb. 21)
house January 6 at 7:00 p.m. Kin- We look forward to seeing you at Var- 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
dergarten will be going to Petland in sity Acres School. Our school web-
January. site is: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b238/ Visit www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
and please also read our school and for more information on these
We have a great group of parent council monthly newsletter on http:// programs. Registration is required for
volunteers that help run our School schools.cbe.ab.ca/b238/news.htm. all programs unless otherwise noted.
Council and always looking for more
Women and
New Horizons Politics—How
Seniors Club We Rank
According to data compiled by
Come join us at Ranchland Com- the Inter-Parliamentary Union,
munity hall every Tuesday from 1:00 Canada ranks 51 in the world for
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to meet new people. the number of women it has in
Parliament.
We play cards and games, have
speakers come in, go for lunch, have As of the fall of 2010, the three
coffee and snacks, and lots of laughs countries topping the list for women
and visiting. representatives were Rwanda,
Sweden and South Africa. Canada
Come and join us to see if you like ranked higher than the United States
what we do and then join us and be which placed 73.
part of our family!
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 13
In Our City
Calgary Connection
The Strengths in ADHD research Hills Community Association, 520-78 nities to take part in community work.
study is recruiting children 8-11 years Ave. N.W. For both men and women. For more information contact Alicia
of age either with or without ADHD. $5 drop-in fee, includes coffee and Morgan at 403-241-0963.
Our goal is to learn more about the cookies. Three bonspiels will be held
strengths and supportive influences over the winter. Please contact Dick at January is Alzheimer Awareness
that can promote overall success 403-274-8587 for more information. Month: The Alzheimer Society of
among children. Participants will Calgary will be hosting two public
receive free parking, refreshments, and Bishop Carroll High School; Excel- events in order to promote awareness
a $25 family-based gift certificate and lence in Self-Directed Learning: about Alzheimer’s disease and related
a special toy. Please contact us at 403- Information Nights: Thu. Jan. 13 at dementias. January 15: Dementia:
210-6726 or adhdkids@ucalgary.ca, or 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Open House: Stories of Hope, A Community Gath-
visit www.ucalgary.ca/adhdkids. Thu. Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. & ering. Free. Jan. 5, 10:00 a.m. –
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 4624 Richard 12:00 p.m. at Fort Calgary (750, 9
Blood Donor Clinic: Sat. Jan. 22, Rd. S.W. For more information call Ave. S.E.). January 28: Forgetful Not
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Foothills 403-500-2056 or visit www.cssd.ab.ca/ Forgotten Movie Screening. Admis-
Alliance Church, 333 Edgepark bishopcarroll. sion by donation. Limited seating;
Blvd. N.W. in the auditorium. Call tickets required. Jan. 28, 6:00 p.m.
1-888-2-DONATE to book your ap- 604 Air Cadet Squadron Open – 9:00 p.m. at Cardel Theatre (180
pointment today. Give Blood and House: January 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Quarry Park Blvd. S.E.) For more info
Save Lives. Mewata Armoury, 801-11th St. S.W. visit www.AlzheimerCalgary.com. To
For more than 50 years 604 “Moose” reserve tickets, contact 403-290-0110
Theatre Classes For Kids: Look- Squadron has provided youth aged 12 or info@AlzheimerCalgary.com.
ing for something fun and active to to 19 with the opportunity to develop
keep you busy during the cold winter attributes in leadership, citizenship, Religion in Life Program for Scouts
months? Calgary Young People’s and physical fitness. Opportunities and Girl Guides: Kids will have fun
Theatre offers a variety of unique and exist in the Squadron’s award winning while they learn about their faith, and
exciting drama classes for kids ages military band, airplane modeling club, receive their stage 1, 2 or 3 Religion
4-17. Check out www.cypt.ca or email drill team and public speaking pro- in Life emblems. All Scouts Canada
ad@cypt.ca or call 403-230-2664 for gram. Visit www.604moose.ca or call or Girl Guides members who are
more information. 403 263-0300 for more inforrmation. affiliated with the United Church of
Canada are welcome. Classes will
Little Warriors: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in Canadian Federation Of University run Sundays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 13 from
6 boys will experience an unthink- Women: We are a non-profit organiza- 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (except Feb.
able act before their 18th birthday. tion dedicated to promoting women’s 6 will start at 11:30 a.m.). At the St.
Little Warriors, a Canadian charitable issues and education. We meet every Thomas United Church, 100 Hawk-
organization, is offering Darkness to third Thursday of the month at Hope wood Boulevard N.W. Bring a peanut
Light’s Stewards of Children Program, Lutheran Church, 3527 Boulton Road, free lunch. Call 403-241-0366 or
a revolutionary child sexual abuse pre- N.W. New members are heartily email stthomas@shaw.ca to register by
vention program that educates adults welcomed. We have many exciting January 10.
about how to help prevent, recognize interest groups, speakers and opportu-
and react responsibility to child sexual
abuse. Register today by visiting,
www.littlewarriors.ca or call toll free,
1-888-440-1343.
Senior Drop in Curling Club: Wed.
and Fri. at 9:00 a.m. at the Huntington
THE RANCHLANDS ROUNDUP JANUARY 2011 15
In Our City
Cold Weather Reminders for Pet Owners
Just because they have natural fur your vehicle and consider using
coats doesn’t mean cats and dogs products that contain propylene gly-
are immune to the hazards of winter col rather than ethylene glycol.
weather. As Calgarians wrap up to
keep warm, it is important that pet • Wipe your dog's legs and stomach
owners also think of their pets’ safety thoroughly when he comes in out of
during the winter months. the cold. Dogs can ingest salt, anti-
freeze or other potentially dangerous
• Leaving dogs and cats in vehicles chemicals if they lick their paws.
is prohibited under the Responsible Also, paw pads bleed when cut by
Pet Ownership Bylaw (23M2006) snow or encrusted ice.
if weather conditions jeopardize the
animals’ safety. A pet left in a vehicle • When you take your dog outside,
during cold weather can suffer from stay out with your pet. If you're cold,
frostbite, hypothermia or potentially it is probably too cold for the pet to
freeze to death. Please leave your stay out much longer as well.
pet safely at home. please call 3-1-1 or visit calgary.ca/
For more information about winter animalservices.
• Your cat or dog’s licence is his ticket safety, the Responsible Pet Ownership
home. During the winter months, it Bylaw or to report a bylaw infraction, Animal & Bylaw Services
is even more important that your pet
wear his licence. If your pet were
to become lost, a licence tag indi-
cates to others that the pet is owned Shoveling for Safety
and not a stray. This increases the
chance that he will be turned into The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw the flow of traffic, block the vision of
Animal Services. Services would like to remind Cal- drivers and hinder the collection of
garians that under the Street Bylaw Blue Cart recycling bins and Black
• We strongly recommend that you (20M88) snow from private sidewalks Cart garbage bins.
always keep your cat inside, espe- cannot be shovelled on to the street.
cially during the winter months. The Snow must be piled on the homeown- To access the Street Bylaw, report a
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw er’s property. Piling snow from pri- bylaw infraction, or for more infor-
states that cats must remain on their vate property onto city streets creates mation about snow and ice removal,
owners’ property. By keeping your numerous safety hazards. Children please call 3-1-1 or visit calgary.ca/
cat inside, you reduce the chance that may see these snow piles as fun places animalservices.
he may wander off your property and to play, increasing the risk that they
suffer the adverse affects of winter. may slip and fall into traffic. Addi- Animal & Bylaw Services
tionally, these snow piles can impede
• If you lose your pet during the winter
months, do not delay. Call 3-1-1 to
see if Animal Services has picked up
your pet. If not, file a lost pet report
"The most prolific period of pessimism comes at
with Animal Services. twenty-one, or thereabouts, when the first attempt
is made to translate dreams into reality."
• Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal
poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to Heywood Broun
thoroughly clean up any spills from
