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HORIZONTHORNCLIFFEGREENVIEW
DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 7,200 HOUSEHOLDSJUNE 2020
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Hello, Calgary-Klein!The way Albertans are responding to the needs that have arisen in our society as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic makes me proud to be one. We have seen increased levels of civic engagement in all of the layers that make up our communities. Community associations - organizations that are always hard at work to add to the quality of life in their community - have launched initiatives to engage with residents and support them across Calgary-Klein. They are sharing resources and thinking up activities that bring people together virtually. Organizations across the city are offering help feeding pets, shopping for seniors, entertaining kids, and bringing programs right into our living rooms. At the Provincial level, the Government of Alberta has launched the Bits and Pieces program, borne out of Albertans’ desire to help. The program is named after the “bits and pieces program” established by Canada’s Minister of Munitions and Supply during the Second World War, C. D. Howe. The program coordinated innovative production and procurement efforts from across the Canadian economy to support the war effort, and that is exactly what its 2020 version aims to do. But this program was inspired by the more than 1100 offers of support from private and non-profit organizations. It’s an amazing display of not just Albertans’ community spirit and generosity but also of innovative thinking. Alberta distilleries are now producing hand sanitizers and a drapery manufacturer began producing medical garments. This made in Alberta approach is exactly what our economy will need when it reopens: creative thinking will lead the way for innovation to revive companies that suffered losses throughout this crisis. We are learning the skills that we will need to thrive in the future. We will weather this storm together, and we will reap the benefits of our work. I have never been more proud to be an Albertan.
Stay healthy. Jeremy Constituency Office
#201, 1055 20th Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 1E7Phone: 403.216.5430 Fax: 403.216.5432
E mail: [email protected]
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TGCA COMMUNITY CENTREMain Office 403-274-6840
Main Office Fax 403-275-7310Office Email v.gillard@
tgcacalgary.comBowling, Racquetball & The 56 Restaurant & Lounge
403-274-5574
Forbes Innes Arena 403-274-1466Thornview Seniors Centre
403-275-0300
Office Manager Diana Christie 403-274-6840General Manager Kevin Kromm 403-274-6840
403-274-1466
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Leslie DeGagne 403-669-6116
Treasurer Brad Giddings 403-540-1533
Secretary Leona McComish
403-275-0410
Vice Presidents Mary LacosteDerek LivingstonAlison Abbott
403-274-8074403-226-4021403-276-4997
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Stacey McDade 587-968-4990
Patrick Saunders 403-295-1840
Natalie Robertson
Grant Symon [email protected]
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
58th Scouting www.myscouts.ca
Bingo Co-ordinator
Evelyn Landry 403-274-6840
Booster Club Sid Braak 403-275-9662
Guides Calgary Area Office 403-283-8348
Deerfoot United Football Cub (Soccer)
Brianna [email protected]
North Central Basketball
Barbara Ambrisko
403-973-6665
Nose Creek Fast Pitch
Dwayne Singer. [email protected]
Thorncliffe / Greenview Community Association5600 Centre Street North, Calgary T2K 0T3 • [email protected] • www.tgcacalgary.com
Racquetball Jerry Kwasnitza 403-293-2847
Slopitch Brent Zorn [email protected]
TG Hockey Jodie Cadman 403-312-4479
TG Ice Skating Registrar
Kari Woodman 403-471-9623
TGWL Yvonne ArkleyYvonne Armstrong
403-274-4906403-274-6720
Thornview Seniors President
Sandy Staple 403-274-3257
Volleyball Dianne Stewart 403-295-3469
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Editorial Vanessa Gillard [email protected]
Publisher & Advertising
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We’re proud to offer our members an ongoing array of benefits to being members of our asso-ciation, and we’re always working on new ways to make it even better!
As a member of the TGCA you will have access to the following benefits:•Opportunity to work at community bingos as
youth program subsidies•Reduced hall rental rates and no damage depos-
it charge for family functions, conditions apply•Exclusive offers from our Business Membership
partners•Members-only skating times, free skating at
public skate times•Discounted bowling•Access to our twice-yearly racquetball league
and the Pickleball programs•Discounted TGCA program rates•Discounted children’s parties and activities•Resident members are entitled to attend general
board meetings, vote at TGCA annual general meetings, and run for a position on the board of directors or nominate a fellow member•Advance notice of our very popular seasonal
events, like the Jingle Bell Hop and the Hallow-een family dinner & dance•A weekly email updating members about new
offers, programs and events, and community news
Business Member Discount OffersThe TGCA is partnering with Thorncliffe Green-view and greater Calgary area businesses to cre-ate a mutually beneficial network that will allow our members, business members, and stakehold-ers to create those qualities that communities thrive in. Cooperation, recognition, partnership and shared values.
Members of the TGCA share in the benefits of-fered by our business members. Show your card and get your deal! Become a member at www.tgcacalgary.com, and let’s build something to-gether!
Hunterhorn Save On Foods - 10% off your groceries ev-ery time you spend over $25! Pickup your discount card at the TGCA office. Hunterhorn phone: 587-619-0403
Thorncliffe Family Dental - TGCA Members’ offer: 10% off all offered services. http://www.thorncliffefamily dental.com/
Centre Street Physio Therapy and Wellness Clinic - TGCA Members’ offer: 10% off all offered services. https://www.centrestphysio.ca/
TGCA Member Benefits
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CRIME STATISTICS
Thorncliffe Crime Activity was Up in April 2020The Thorncliffe community experienced 16 crimes in April 2020, in comparison to 13 crimes the previous month, and 19 crimes in April one year ago. Thorncliffe experiences an average of 19.6 crimes per month. On an annual basis, Thorncliffe experienced a total of 235 crimes as of April 2020, which is down 21% in comparison to 299 crimes as of April 2019. To review the full Thorncliffe Crime report visit thor.mycalgary.com
Greenview Crime Activity was Unchanged in April 2020The Greenview community experienced 9 crimes in April 2020, in comparison to 0 crimes the previous month, and 6 crimes in April one year ago. Greenview experiences an aver-age of 6.4 crimes per month. On an annual basis, Greenview experienced a total of 77 crimes as of April 2020, which is down 25% in comparison to 103 crimes as of April 2019. To review the full Greenview Crime report visit gree.mycalgary.com
How To Report Crime In Thorncliffe | Greenview: Dial 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergencies dial (403) 266-1234. To report a crime anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (Talk, Type or Text), submit tips online at crimestoppers.ab.ca, or text tttTIPS to 274637.
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LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER: Your mortgage may be costing you thousands more than you need to pay! As a local mortgage professional, I have helped your neighbours navigate their purchase, refinance, and renewal options. Call Anita at 403-771-8771 | [email protected] | Licensed by Verico Avenue Financial Real Estate Solutions.
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media-tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
THE GUTTER DOCTOR! Eavestrough repairs, cleaning, and replacements. Fascia, soffit, cladding, roofs, and sid-ing. For over 17 years and 30,000 projects we have done the job right – and it’s always guaranteed! Full liability insurance and WCB. A+ rated BBB member. Calgary’s top award winner! www.gutterdoctor.ca, 403-714-0711.
LOCAL THORNCLIFFE MAN WILL DO: Dump hauling, garage cleaning, electronics recycling, and thrift store hauls. Very reasonable rates. Call or text Dale at 403-828-5772.
News from the Friends of Nose Hill
by Anne Burke
The City maintains 984 kilometers of regional pathways and 96 kilometers of trails. In the late 1960s, Calgarians thought of a system of connected pathways to enjoy the visual amenities and access areas of unique natural beauty. The first completed section of a pathway was in the early 1970s. Nose Hill Park has both pathways (to protect the vegetation) and trails. Please use both wisely.
•A regional pathway is part of the city-wide network and is usually paved with asphalt.
•A local pathway provides routes in communities, link-ing residential areas to neighbourhood parks, schools and other community destinations.
•Trails are unpaved paths usually made of grainy or compacted dirt.
Work on pathways deals with missing links, lifecycle repairs, and safety improvements. The City will update existing (and build new) pathways and bikeways. Path-ways are off-street and bikeways are on-street. The 2001 Calgary Pathway and Bikeway Plan is being updated, since many proposals in the original plan were built, while others are obsolete, due to changes in roads and development. The needs of users and City policies have changed over time. The aims are to separate people by speed, improve visibility, and make routes more reliable, easier to use, and accessible.
The vision is to help us walk, run, ride, and use mobility devices, whether for social, recreational or commercial activities, to connect with public transit and parking. City Council approved guiding principles for the “5A” network for walking and wheeling infrastructure. For now, City staff will work with approved capital budgets. Future capital investment and more budget requests will be needed to build out the network over time.
For next steps, go to: https://engage.calgary.ca/pathwaybikeway.
Long wedding veils have been a trend for many years; however, the length of these veils often varies, and some are much longer than others. How long, do you ask? Well, the Guinness World Record for the longest veil is 23,000
feet, which is more than 63 football fields in length.
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Councillor, Ward 4 Sean Chu
403-268-3727 [email protected] www.calgary.ca/ward4 www.seanchu.ca
Hello, Ward 4 Residents,
Yard SmartA beautiful yard that thrives in Calgary’s climate and conserving water go hand-in-hand. Save water, money, and time by adopting a few simple YardSmart tips:•Havingagooddepthofqualitysoilensuresyourplants
can access more water. A layer of at least six to eight inches of good quality soil is recommended.•Addingcomposttoyoursoilisthebestwaytoimprove
it.•ChooseplantsthatthriveinCalgary’sclimate.ForCal-
gary, choose plants labelled Hardiness Zone 2 or 3.•Addpollinator-friendlyplantstoyourgarden.Flower-
ing plants and agricultural crops rely on pollinators, such as bees. Invite these powerhouses into your yard by planting a variety of white, yellow, blue and purple native flowers that bloom in all seasons. Avoid pesti-cides because they can’t discriminate between pests and beneficial insects.• Capture free rainwater in a rain barrel anduse it on
your trees, shrubs and flower beds. •Reducemowingandwateringbykeepingyour lawn
at least 2 or 3 inches high. Taller grass shades the soil meaning it requires less water and stays healthier.
Visit calgary.ca/YardSmart for more tips and tools and to download our YardSmart plant guide.
COVID-19 Municipal Property Tax Relief InformationDid you know by paying your property tax on or be-fore June 30, you’re helping Calgarians through the
COVID-19 pandemic? Citizens and businesses able pay their property tax by the due date are supporting essen-tial City services, including Police, Emergency Services and Transit.
For property owners facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, City Council approved two municipal prop-erty tax relief measures to provide added flexibility:
Tax Payment Deadline Extended to September 30
The tax payment deadline for 2020 property tax has been extended from June 30 to September 30 without a 7% late payment penalty, providing flexibility during these difficult times. A penalty of 7% will be added to any unpaid balance on October 1.
Budget Wisely, Join TIPP Filing Fee-Free
The Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) filing fee has been suspended for 2020. Join TIPP to make budgeting easier or cancel TIPP to increase your immediate cash flow.
To learn about joining or changing TIPP before or after September 30, please visit calgary.ca/TIPP.
Learn more about these municipal property tax relief measures by visiting calgary.ca/properytax.
Stay Safe, Healthy and take care,
Councillor Sean Chu, Ward 4
When going to see a movie at the theatre, many people schedule their arrival based on their estimate of the time dedicated to trailers. This wouldn’t have worked in the early 1900s when trailers were first introduced. As the name would suggest, ‘trailers’ initially followed the film, but were later changed as this timing was quite ineffective.
When going to see a movie at the theatre, many people schedule their arrival based on their estimate of the time dedicated to trailers. This wouldn’t have worked in the early 1900s when trailers were first introduced. As the name would suggest, ‘trailers’ initially followed the film, but were later changed as this timing was quite ineffective.
Calgary Nose HillHon. Michelle Rempel, MP#115 – 70 Country Hills Landing N.W. Calgary, AB, T3K 2L2
403-216-7777 [email protected] www.michellerempel.ca
First, I want to recognize those that have been, and con-tinue to be, on the frontlines during this pandemic, in-cluding healthcare professionals, first responders, truck-ers, grocery store employees, and all essential workers. Thank you for serving our community.
During this time of uncertainty, keeping my office avail-able to provide individual help is one of my top priori-ties. Many constituents have contacted my office with a variety of individual queries, from accessing govern-ment programs to helping loved ones stranded abroad. In the last several weeks, my office has assisted with nearly two hundred individual complex cases.
Since the onset of this pandemic, I have been working closely with, business leaders, civil society representa-tives, leaders from the faith community, and cultural community groups to better understand the precise challenges our community is facing. Last month I held a virtual town hall and a virtual roundtable for small busi-ness owners, to ensure I am hearing directly from you. Many of you write or call into my office on a daily basis with your feedback and concerns. I have been directly using this feedback as I am writing policy, appearing on national media, writing press releases, getting changes to, and advocating for, emergency support programs.
I have also been addressing all of the questions from community members on my website, where I have col-lated resources from all levels of government, posted all my press releases, provided step-by-step tutorials on applying for financial support, and post the answers to your questions that I have received from the govern-ment. My website is updated regularly with new infor-mation from government press briefings. If you want to find details about the work my office and I are doing, please visit www.MPRempel.ca.
During this time, it is important our community comes together and does our part to slow the spread. If you have any feedback on how I can better serve our com-munity at this time, please contact me at michelle. [email protected].
The opinions expressed within any published article, report or submission reflect those of the author and should not be considered to reflect those of Great News Media and the Thorncliffe/ Greenview Community and/or Residents’ Association. The information contained in this newsletter is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so.
Great News Media and the Thorncliffe/ Greenview Community and/or Residents’ Association do not endorse any person or persons advertising in this newsletter. Publication of any advertisements should not be considered an endorsement of any goods or services.
YOUR CITY OF CALGARY
COVID-19 Municipal Property Tax Relief InformationDid you know by paying your property tax on or before June 30, you’re helping Calgarians through the COVID-19 pandemic? Citizens and businesses able pay their property tax by the due date are supporting essential City services, including Police, Emergency Services, and Transit.
For property owners facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, City Council approved two municipal property tax relief measures to provide added flex-ibility:
Tax Payment Deadline Extended to September 30The tax payment deadline for 2020 property tax has been extended from June 30 to September 30 without a 7% late payment penalty, providing flex-ibility during these difficult times. A penalty of 7% will be added to any unpaid balance on October 1.
Budget Wisely, Join TIPP Filing Fee-FreeThe Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) filing fee has been suspended for 2020. Join TIPP to make budgeting easier or cancel TIPP to increase your immediate cash flow.
To learn about joining or changing TIPP before or after September 30, please visit calgary.ca/TIPP.
Learn more about these municipal property tax relief measures by visiting calgary.ca/properytax.
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Good Food Boxes in the
heart of our community
Box OptionsSmall Box: $25,
20-25 lbs* of fruitsand vegetables
Medium Box: $30,30-35 lbs* of fruits
and vegetablesLarge Box: $35,40-45 lbs* of
fruits andvegetables
The Good Food Box makes top-quality, fresh food availablein a way that does not stigmatize people, fosters community
development and promotes healthy eating.Come into the office and order your box of various seasonal
fruits and vegetables with cash only. Pickup is in the HorizonRoom between 2 & 5 pm.
2020 Order deadlinesand pickup dates:Order by Jan. 21, pickup Jan. 30
Order by Feb. 25, pickup Mar.5
Order by Mar. 17, pickup Mar. 26
Order by Apr. 21, pickup Apr. 30
Order by May 19, pickup May 28
Order by June 9, pickup June 18
Order by Sept. 15, pickup Sept. 24
Order by Oct. 13, pickup Oct. 22
Order by Nov. 17, pickup Nov. 26
5600 Centre St. N | 403-274-6840
