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Local Player Makes The Cut2016 Winter Games Ringette Team Announced

By Michelle Young

With the 2016 Alberta Winter Games fast approaching, Zone 2 is excited to announce the 2016 Alberta Win-ter Games Ringette Team and it looks like Chestermere will be represented! The team is comprised of the best young female ringette players (aged 13 to 17) in Zone 2, the team includes girls from Airdrie, Cochrane, Rockyford, Springbank, Strathmore and you guess it…. Chestermere. For the past 10 years, most of these young ladies have

played on opposing teams but now they have come together to showcase the talent and speed that the game of ringette is known for. The team has been working hard since early December and currently has a one win, one tie and one loss after three exhibition games.“There is a tremendous amount of talent in Zone 2. The

girls worked really hard to make the team. Even though they are still getting to know each other, you can see they really want to win. I am excited to see how they will per-form in Medicine Hat. They will make their local com-munities proud,” explains head coach, Steve Rosenberg.

This year’s Zone 2 2016 Alberta Winter Games Ringette Team includes:

From Airdrie: Mackenzie Cameron, Michaela Kelly and Megan McCullough.

From Chestermere: Madison IstaceFrom Cochrane and area: Rovanna Irvin, Danielle

Rosenberg, Oceane Rosenberg and Abby Wasylynuik. From Rockyford and area:

Taneil Kalbhen and Hailey KennyFrom Springbank: Eliza Leitch

From Strathmore: McKenna Blades, Ashley LeCava-lier, Grace Olson, Ann Sauve, Daylen Wathen,

and Tatum Wathen

Chestermere’s representative, Madison Istace is very proud to have made the Winter Games team! Madison

attends St Gabriel in Chestermere in Grade 9 and has been playing Ringette for 5 years. She is playing her 2nd year of AA ringette (Highest level of league play) for her age which comes from the tremendous effort she puts in as she plays/practices and works out 4 to 5 days a week.The Alberta Winter Games take place every two years.

This year, Medicine Hat will be hosting the 2016 Alberta Winter Games on Feb. 13 – 16th. The sport of ringette continues to grow. Registration has

doubled over the last five years and there are more than 600 registered players in Zone 2. Zone 2 has also intro-duced an AA program as a result of the growth.Ringette has had a presence at the Canada Winter

Games since 1991. It has become one of the fastest team sports on ice since it was invented in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario. Since then, ringette boasts nearly 30,000 registered players, primarily female, on nearly 2000 teams across Canada. Ringette is also played in a number of countries around the world, with Canada and Finland leading. Ringette Canada has also introduced a successful junior and senior National Team Program and an ex-panding National Ringette League. University teams play competitively across Canada and also offer scholarship opportunities.We wish the team all the best and especially Chestermere’s Madison Istace!

Talented Chestermere ringette player headed to the Alberta Winter Games

Photo: Brian Istace


Synergy Goes PinkTaking a stand against bullying

By Michelle Young

What use to be just blown off as being ‘teased’ or ‘picked on’ has over the years escalated and taken on a whole new life. Bullying has become a huge epidemic in our society and affects so many people. Making matters worse, bullies now have the luxury of cowardly hiding behind their computers and phones and cyber bully-ing via social media. We’ve all seen it…grown adults becoming terribly nasty to each other on social media – making bullying not just something that affects children. Bullying can be verbal (name-calling, put-downs, and

threats), homophobic bullying, transphobic bullying, social (exclusion, gossip, ganging up), physical (hitting, damaging property) or cyberbullying (using the com-puter to harass or threaten). Bullying can occur within a peer group or between groups. It can occur at home, at school, at work and in sports.The youth of Synergy have never been quiet about

where they stand on the topic of bullying. Participating and organizing many events over the years letting the community know that they will not only not tolerate bul-lying, but they want to be a safe place for youth to turn to should they be experiencing bullying. ‘Pretty in Pink’ is an event that both the YELL Youth

Council and Synergy have partnered on to bring to Chestermere and Langdon. Rayane Issa is the project lead for this initiative and says, “‘Pretty in Pink’ takes place in February leading up to the widely celebrated Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day brings awareness to the issue of bullying by encouraging the community to wear a pink shirt to signify their support against bullying.”YELL puts their own unique spin on this event by fund-

raising ‘Pretty in Pink’ buttons to be worn instead of pink shirts. With a voluntary donation of $2/youth and $5/adult the community can help express support for the cause. Each year the proceeds go towards a charity that the YELL (Youth Encouraging Lasting Leadership) Group has thoughtfully selected to support through their fund-raising opportunities. This year, YELL has selected the Children’s Wish Foundation as their charity.

“Children’s Wish Foundation provides a positive envi-ronment for a vulnerable group of kids who are often targets of bullying”, explains Issa. So why buttons instead of shirts? “We’ve found that

there are many people who simply don’t own a pink shirt or prefer not to wear pink but do feel comfortable wearing a small button. Many people purchase their shirts from outside of the community and we felt that if we had a local initiative we could ensure the funds raised would go to a charity that was accessible to local resi-dents. Also, some students were, ironically, starting to get bullied for their choice NOT to wear pink on that day. Finally, a button can be displayed year round, instead of a pink shirt that may only be worn one day of the year”, says Issa. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has some

alarming statistics on bullying in our country:• Canada has the 9th highest rate of bullying in the

13-years-olds category on a scale of 35 countries• At least 1 in 3 adolescent students in Canada have

reported being bullied recently• Among adult Canadians, 38% of males and 30% of

females reported having experienced occasional or frequent bullying during their school years

• 47% of Canadian parents report having a child victim of bullying

• Any participation in bullying increases risk of suicid-al ideas in youth

• The rate of discrimination experienced among students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-identified, Two-Spirited, Queer or Question-ing (LGBTQ) is three times higher than heterosexual youth

• Girls are more likely to be bullied on the Internet than boys

• 7% of adult Internet users in Canada, age 18 years and older, self-reported having been a victim of cyber-bullying at some point in their life

• The most common form of cyber-bullying involved receiving threatening or aggressive e-mails or instant messages, reported by 73% of victims

• 40% of Canadian workers experience bullying on a weekly basis

This young leader went on to say that “the best way to combat bullying is by encouraging positive, healthy rela-tionships with peers and adults. A sense of community is key to making sure everyone feels like they belong. As a community we need to stand together and put an end to this. I find such a cause extremely important mainly because as sad as it might seem bullying is still on going, and many individuals are being targeted, I believe that us a community can put a stop it”.

You can show your support and take a stand against bullying by picking up your button at any of these

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• Pet Planet• Buy Low

• MLA’S office• Starbucks

• Waiting Room Café• Life Path Wellness• Chestermere Camp

• City Hall• Chestermere High School


New Centre For Community LeadershipPlace to call home for Synergy also brings many opportunities to the community

By Michelle Young

It is no secret that many organizations and not for profits in Chestermere are crippled in what they can provide due to lack of operating space within the city. The only viable way for the community’s Non Profit system to build capacity is through government grants, business sponsorship and private donations.Chestermere Area Youth and Community Development

Society o/a SYNERGY encourages and facilitates collabo-ration amongst all local grass roots organizations and aspires to create a model that other groups can follow to establish more spaces throughout the community going forward. “The benefits of this project are far greater than simply creating space, however. SYN-ERGY’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the premise that we can achieve much more by working in partnership than we can on our own. We intend to establish affordable space that we can share with a number of Not-for-Profits who will, in exchange, pay the operating costs associated with this new community facility.” says Patty Sproule, Execu-tive Director. SYNERGY began as a project of the Town of

Chestermere in May, 2013 and incorporated as a Not-for-Profit in November, 2013. Space has remained their only barrier to achieving complete independence. SYN-ERGY’s Youth Leadership Programs such as YELL, SHOUT and Creative Kids, for example, desperately need this space in order to sustain and flourish. Through extensive research and community collaboration, it was deter-mined that the most efficient and economical means to establish the required amenity would be to contract with a modular building developer.

Sproule explained that the City of Chestermere is pro-viding the land on which to place the structure and they have agreed to donate $50,000 in Recreation Reserve funds that have been derived from the sale of land (non-tax dollars). $300,000 from provincial grants (The Munic-ipal Sustainability Initiative Program and The Community Facilities Enhancement Fund) have been committed to this project and SYNERGY has contributed just over $50,000 from their fundraising account, to date. Other local Not-for-Profits will contribute by providing Volun-

teers and materials to construct a deck and wheelchair ramp, as well as a number of other cost-saving construc-tion tasks. “We are seeking private and business partners to help raise the other $40,000 required for completion of this much needed facility.” said Sproule.The Centre for Community Leadership will be located in

a park like setting on the corner of Chestermere Boule-vard and Rainbow Road, adjacent to the skateboard park. Notably, it will be the first landmark that motorists will see when they enter Chestermere from 17th Avenue in Calgary. The building is 2280 square feet and will have a large deck attached in order to maximize usable

outdoor space and is targeted to open by June 2016. As Sproule mentioned, this is a community facility and

therefore, Synergy is looking for generous donors to com-plete this valuable asset to Chestermere. Sponsorship Opportunities• Cash sponsorship of any size is appreciated. Once

the building is fully funded, donations will be dedi-cated to interior furnishings and equipment, as well as deck furniture and landscaping.

• Naming rights are being considered and all donors who contribute $100, or more, will have their names formally acknowl-edged on a recognition wall as well as through the media.• Silent Auction/Raffle prizes are required for a future fundraiser.• Sponsors preferring to sponsor day-to-day programs and services are more than welcome to specify the purpose of their donation.Benefits of Sponsorship

is, of course, that amaz-ing feeling of giving back to the community as this

facility will provide much needed space for local Not-for-Profits to hold meetings, events and programs. There is also the tax benefits as sponsors will receive a tax receipt for all donations, upon request and are advised to gain professional accounting advice as to the potential tax benefits of their donation.Sproule adds, “Synergy is grateful for your contribution

to community leadership development in Chestermere and area. This facility will be beneficial to residents of all ages for years to come”. For more information please visit the SYNERGY website

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Spreading Joy As One VoiceChestermere Soundwaves looking for those that love to singBy Michelle Young

The definition of a choir is “a musical ensemble of sing-ers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform”. Typically made up of male and female voices and usually split into four parts – soprano, alto, tenor and bass. For centuries, choirs

have been performing in churches, concert halls, schools and communities – all with a common goal, to sing with others that share a love of music. For the Chestermere Soundwaves, they’ve been raising

their voices together since March 2009 and although the group has gone through some member changes, their love of music and singing has remained strong. The group was formerly lead by long-time director

Candie Schmidt, but after moving out of Chestermere, the group was then left to find a replacement. “We were kind of in a limbo,” said Soundwaves member, Leslie Dilts, “and we weren’t quite sure if we were going to be able to keep doing it as we weren’t sure we could find another director or not”. Dilts then had a conversation with MLA Leela Aheer

who has a strong musical background and her own studio and music school here in Chestermere and after Aheer recommended Sarah Moore, the Soundwaves now had a new director. With the finding of a new director, the Chestermere

Soundwaves got right back into full swing and are now looking for new members to join them. “So what we’re doing is we’re going to hold an informa-

tion evening on February 25th that is open to the public and try and get some new singers that are over the age of 18 – male or female – to come and see what we’re all

about and join us”. Group members Leslie Dilts and Karen Rideout explain

that the group is just for those that love to sing. “We’re a fun group! We learn new songs, we meet new people and we all just love to sing. It’s very low key and relaxed. There is no pressure and even for those that think they can’t sing but like to do it anyway – we welcome them too”. The group rehearses Thursday evenings at 7pm for two

hours, except for during the summer, and they always keep their rehearsals within Chestermere at one of the members’ homes. As for performances, the Sound-waves have been seen at Prince of Peace, The Mustard Seed, the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Strathmore Lodge, Sagewood, Whitecappers and some of the Chestermere Community Events such as Waterfest, Winterfest and many others. The group also performs a wide range of music –

everything from Irish music for a St. Patrick’s Day perfor-mances to Guns N’ Roses….whatever the performance might require, the group makes sure to have a wide variety of songs ready just in case. If you love to sing and want to check out the

Chestermere Soundwaves, you can stop in to see them at their “Try us out for a night” on February 25th or check out their Facebook page.

Sarah Moore, the Soundwaves new director. Photo: Compliments of Chestermere Soundwaves


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Harry Potter Book Night Hits Chestermere Public LibraryAn evening of spells, wand making and magic

By Michelle Young

Whoever feels libraries boring and to be kept quiet, obviously hasn’t checked out the Chestermere Public Library when they decided to hold an event. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re looking for a quiet place to read or study, it’s the perfect place, but when the imaginative team at the library organize an exciting night – they never disappoint. Thursday February 4th, the Chestermere Public Li-

brary was transformed into nothing short of magical as they held ‘Harry Potter Book Night’. Event goers were encouraged to dress up as their favourite Harry Potter character and come partake in games, crafts and much more. But it wasn’t just the Chestermere Public Library that

was celebrating Harry Potter on this night. For the second Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells, there were an amazing 12,600 parties and celebrations held all over the world, and organizers were overwhelmed by the fabulous photos and ideas that were shared all over social media with them. For those of you unfamiliar with the phenomena of

Harry Potter, this captivating book series came from the amazing imagination of J.K. Rowling who first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King’s Cross in 1990. Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven

books of the series. She wrote mostly in longhand and amassed a mountain of notes, many of which were on scraps of paper.The Harry Potter books have since broken many

records. In 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows became the fastest-selling book ever, selling 2.65 million in the first 24 hours in the UK. The Harry Potter series is now published in 78 languages, and over 450 million copies have been sold across the world and, of course, were then adapted into feature films that rocked the movie industry and became fast favourites of children, youth and adults across the globe. With close to 100 attending the local Harry Potter Book

Night, around 30 of those came in costume – and of course, the amazing staff of the library were decked out in their own cloaks and wands. Events like these and all the other amazing programs

and services that the Chestermere Public Library offer are made possible by fabulous people and generous dona-tions. If you’d like to help give back to the library, come check out their next used book sale happening on March 5th and 6th as all proceeds from the sale go back into the library. If you have any gently used books (hard cover or paperback), CD’s or DVD’s that are in good condition that you’d like to donate to the sale, you can drop them off at the Chestermere Public Library located at 105B Marina Road (lower level of the municipal building).

A scavenger hunt to find potion ingredients had event goers searching high and low Photo: Michelle Young

Even the staff were decked out for the event (L to R) - Cathy Burness, Assistant Director and Andrew Pflug, LibrarianPhoto: Michelle Young

The Golden Snitch, often called simply the Snitch, is the third and smallest ball used in Quidditch. It is a walnut-sized gold-coloured sphere with silver wings. Not sure what any of that means? Head on over to the Chestermere Public Library and dive into the world of Harry Potter. Photo: Michelle Young

Wand making was one of the many activities but stood as no challenge for this youngster Photo: Michelle Young


Early Spring?Local groundhog does not see his shadow

By Michelle Young

As far as winter weather goes, it seems we’ve been handed a pretty decent go around over these winter months. We were graced with a white Christmas, haven’t had too many of those -20 degree or colder days and we’ve had plenty of sun. But on February 2nd, all eyes turned to our furry forecaster in Balzac to find out whether winter is behind us or about to pounce. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when

a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then the spring season will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its den, and winter weather will persist for six more weeks. On February 2, 2016 at Blue Grass

Nursery and Garden Centre just north of Calgary, around 8:10am, the ever pop-ular Balzac Billy, known as the “Prairie Prognosticator”, made his way out of his burrow and to everyone’s pleasure, did not see his shadow – so an early spring for us! The Groundhog Day celebration at Blue

Grass Nursery and Garden Centre had live music, pancake breakfast and of course, Balzac Billy. A large crown came out for the event to hear the furry forecasters pre-diction – which when you have an 87% accuracy rate according to event organiz-ers, hopefully Billy’s call for an early spring is correct.

However, a report in the Canadian Ency-clopedia says, “Groundhog Day organizers maintain that the rodents’ forecasts are accurate 75 to 90% of the time. Howev-er, meteorological records prove that the groundhogs’ success rate is quite low. A study of weather data over several dec-ades for 13 cities across Canada reveals there was an equal number of cloudy and sunny days on February 2. During that period, the groundhogs’ predictions were correct only 37% of the time; i.e., cold winter weather continued for several weeks following the appearance of sharp shadows on February 2, or were much milder than usual when that day was too cloudy for a shadow to be seen. Howev-er, for nearly two-thirds of the years the groundhogs’ forecasts turned out to be wrong. Given that in this case 33% accu-racy can occur by chance, a score of 37% is not significant”. The Groundhog Day concept first be-

came popular in Canada in 1956 when Wiarton Willie became a household name for his early February weather predic-tions. Balzac Billy is one of two celebrity groundhogs in Canada. The other is Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam who also called for an early arrival of spring while Wiarton Willie of Ontario predicted six more weeks of winter. So do we believe Billy? I think even

though he does usually call it correctly, I’ll still hold off planting my flower bed until the end of May.

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Letting Them InTurning to family and friends when dealing with mental illness

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Did you know that one in four Canadi-ans will experience mental health prob-lems in his or her life-time? But, you don’t have to be an expert to talk about mental health. It can be as simple as listening to people’s stories and understanding where they’re coming from. Everyone has a story; we just don’t always know the feelings behind it. Mona Cooley,

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understand yourself and your experiences. If you’re not comfortable sharing your story with others, write it in a journal and record it. Give yourself the validation that your feelings are real. They’re not just in your head, these are your personal experiences and you need to share.”It is no secret that mental illness is often something that

many suffer with silently. Feeling embarrassed or that they will be shamed by speaking up and talking about what is going on with them. It is reported that almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and

income levels and cultures. Talk, but listen too. Cooley says coping and helping someone with mental illness

can simply be just being there. Keep in touch, meet up, phone, email or text. Cooley says, “Don’t just talk about mental health. Chat about everyday things as well. Remind them you care. Those small things can make a big difference. Be patient, as ups and downs can and will happen.”“It’s never easy to see people you love not acting like

themselves. Medical studies confirm that early interven-tion and quality treatment improves the likelihood of recovery from mental illness. Support from family and friends is a key part to helping someone who is going through a mental illness”, says Cooley. Mental illness is more common than sometimes is real-

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men and women from adolescence to middle age.• The mortality rate due to suicide among men is four

times the rate among women.So what can be done? Cooley says, “Start the conversa-

tion. It’s time to talk. It’s time to change. Family partic-ipation is so important to the treatment process. Strong relationships start with the family working together and listening. All family members are responsible for their own choices for ultimate peace” Cooley continues, “When the family gets education on the illness, all family mem-bers need to work on their own issues. Then the family collaborates to problem solve, and they build a program for independence through natural supports.” Cooley says, “A family that works together, plays together

and learns together can manage the ‘roller coaster’ that has emotions swinging with the highs and lows of the ill family member. The family making the best choices today determines the destiny of maintaining family stability and family unity.”

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dient list. The smaller the list, chances are the better it is for you. I like to stick to options that have a maximum of three or four ingredients and I try to steer clear of added sugars (including unnatural sweeteners like aspartame, hydrogenated starch, hydrolysate, and sucralose). It is usually a red flag if I can’t pronounce an ingredient or I have no idea what it is.If you have gotten past the catchy mar-

keting, and the ingredient list check out, now you can focus on the nutrition label.Serving size is always at the top and

should be reviewed first. The serving size will vary from each manufacturer. Con-sider how much of the product you will be consuming and how that relates to the serving size noted before you continue to review the list. The serving size of my fa-vorite peanut butter is 2 tablespoons and when you think about it and how most people will eat peanut butter as a con-diment spread on toast or fruit, 2 table-

spoons is a lot. If you eat peanut butter like I do, one scoop is spread and one scoop or more go straight in my mouth, you might need to increase that serving size to accommodate what you actually consume.Immediately following serving size, the

calories and nutrients are listed. I will leave my rant about calories for anoth-er day; just remember our bodies need calories. Along the right side of the label you

will see a percentage of daily value. The bottom of the label will explain what this percentage is based on. Commonly you will see this based on a 2000 calorie diet. How does 2000 calories compare to what you consume? General rule of thumb is 5% or less of your daily value is considered low, and 20% or more is high. Another thing to think about is when are you eating the product. I like to keep my snacking on the lower end to allow for my meals to make up most of my nutrients.Fat, specifically the saturated fat and

trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium are all nutrients that should be limited. It is im-portant to be aware that a label can claim that there is no trans fat yet still include up to 0.5 grams of fat per serving. This is yet another reason to review the ingredient list first.Fibre, vitamins, calcium, thiamin and

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‘The Hunger Games’ Chef Edition at CYC

Submitted By: Jen Peddlesden, Calgary Yacht Club at Chestermere

The Chestermere Yacht Club is honoured to have been chosen to host ‘Chopped: Yacht Club Edition’. It was with tears of grief and sadness that CYC Commodore Mainsail Mike announced last week that the greatest cook the CYC ever had, Regi-na, had died. But as life must go on, and go on it will, on Saturday February 27th, four talented chefs will compete to win the job as new CYC chef at ‘Chopped; Yacht Club Edition.’ The evening will be a time of great sorrow remembering Regina and her famous, never to be tasted again, ‘Regatta Ragu’ and ‘Sloop Soup.’ Yet it will also be a great celebration as the new chef is chosen. The event will be televised on the Foodie Channel and honoured guests, such as any of you lucky enough to get tickets in time, will be part of the

voting. Yes, 50% of the vote will be in your hands. So come along, taste the fare, judge accordingly and know that there can be only one…winner that is. These chefs are all unique in their field, and each is known for their own style and per-sonality, so bring your taste buds and your sense of fun. Welcome to --The Hunger Games: Chef Edition. And may the best chef win…or at least, survive. With all the knives, cleavers and kitchen ware, that just may be a little difficult. To get your tickets ($50 adults; $25 youth) for this exciting Aspen Crossing Player’s dinner/mystery theatre written by Gail Whiteford starring one of our own Chestermereians Laurie Dunn, and coming right to your doorstep, go to www.cyc.ab.ca and click on events. (with thanks to files and photo from Gail Whiteford, Playwright, Aspen Crossing Players)

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The Rotary Club Of Chestermere meets every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Chestermere

Business Park #105, 100 Rainbow Road Everyone is welcome. Please email [email protected] for more information. Lakeside Quilters’ Guild Meeting each month at the

Chestermere Recreation Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Sew days are on the third Wednes-day of each month and a sew Saturday each month, excluding summer. Quilting experience not required, new members welcome. For more information please contact Marilyn at 403-540-3652.The Walking Connection Thurs 1:30 pm Meet at

the Waiting Room Café – Suite 101, 288 Kinninburgh Blvd Why not join us for a ½ hour walk and a ½ hour coffee? It’s a great way to connect with other people in your community, improve your mental health and to get some fresh air and gentle exercise.There is no charge but coffee is at your own expense.For more info call 403 365-5400 ext 2 or email yvonne.harris@alberta-

healthservices.ca Chestermere Running GroupCome run with a group! We run together twice a week,

Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 9am. This is an easy 5km group run for all levels, we won’t leave anyone be-hind! If you can run 5k, you are good to go! We meet at the north end of John Peake Park - the side closer to city hall. Join the Chestermere Runners group on Facebook

to sign up so we know you are coming.The Chestermere Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th

Wednesday of the month, September to June at Moun-tain View Funeral home on 17th Ave SE and Garden Road at 7pm. Check out our website at e-clubhouse.org/sites/Chestermere/ or email us for more information at [email protected] Lakeside Kruzers Car ClubSee us on Facebook. Contact Roy Spanko 403 285 8309. Valentines Vendor MarketFeb. 13th 10-3pmIn Chestermere at the Rec. Centre in the MPP hall.Lot’s of great vendorsCome and buy your Valentines a gift and Lot’s of Valentines fresh baking.Barnwood to Tupperware.UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CHESTERMERE REC

CENTRE For more info call 403-272-7170 or email [email protected] VALENTINE DANCE JELLYBEAN DANCES FOR

GRADES 4—9 Fri Feb 12th 7:00—9:30 $7.00 Chestermere Rec Centre Main hallFAMILY DAY UNPLUGGED EVENT 1 – 4 pm Mon

Feb 15th Chestermere Rec Centre Disconnect from technology and reconnect with family,

friends and your community. Lots of fun, family activities – hay rides, games on the

outdoor rink, snowshoeing and much more! FRIDAY NIGHT FRIENDS ACTIVITY NIGHT - Connect-

ing families with children with special needs?Friday, March 4th 6:30—8:30 pm at the Chestermere

Rec Centre Main Hall. This will be an opportunity to let the kids play and

network with other families.Cost: $10.00/family at the door includes coffee, juice

and treats. (or donate what you can!)For more info email: [email protected] MIND BODY SPIRIT EXPO 10 – 4 pm Sat Mar 19 Chestermere Rec CentreThe Expo showcases products, services, and resources

for your optimal health & well-being!NOON PICKLEBALL is back at the Chestermere Rec

Centre! Tues & Thurs 11:45 – 1:45 $2.50 for Members $5.00 for Non Members For more info email [email protected] PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM is changing days and

room effective Feb 9th 2016 Tues & Thurs 9 – 10:30 Chestermere Rec Centre MPP Rm Cost $3.00 for mem-bers $5.00 for non members This is a parent supervised gym time.Equipment will be supplied.Art on the BoardwalkFree admission Under $100 art showApril 2, 2016 2:00-6:00pm255 Centre Street, Langdon,

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Acid Trip

Let’s talk about acid. No, gentle reader, I’m not referring to that time you saw Pink Floyd back in 1977, when you thought your face was melting and the cat could hear your thoughts.Instead, I am referring to the amount of acidity

in wine, which is crucial part of producing a balanced tipple.To ensure we are all on the same page, let’s

have a brief review of why wine tastes the way it does. The primary acids in wine are malic acid and tartaric acid, both of which are natu-rally occurring in all grapes.Tartaric acid is crucial to wine, as it lowers the

pH balance to a point where nasty bacteria cannot thrive, which prevents the wine from spoiling. As you might have guessed from the name, tartaric acid is a big part of what contrib-utes to the tartness of a wine.If you have ever seen the so-called wine

diamonds form in a bottle of wine, these are tartrate crystals that have come out of solution after the wine was bottled. Tartrate crystals are transparent in white wines, or stained the same colour as a red wine.The chemists in the audience may recognize

wine diamonds by their official nomenclature of Potassium Bitartrate, also known as the Cream of Tartar ingredient commonly used in cooking.If you see these crystals in wine, just filter

them out or decant the bottle, making sure to leave the tartrate crystals behind in the bottle. Don’t worry if you miss a few, as they do not affect the taste of the wine, and are safe to consume. The other significant acid in wine is malic acid,

which you may recognize as the primary flavour in green apples. So, when a wine snob tells you that an unoaked Chardonnay has notes of green apple, what they are really saying is that the wine has a lot of malic acid.Malic acid bestows a fairly tart flavour into

wine, which is preferred in highly acidic wines like Sauvignon Blanc, but perhaps less so with a Merlot.Fortunately, malic acid will naturally degrade

into lactic acid (the main acid in milk), which softens the flavour and lowers the perceived

acidity of the wine.

Many winemakers will intentionally induce malolactic fermentation by introducing lactic acid bacteria to the wine after the primary fer-mentation. This process is followed for nearly all red wines, as the softer and rounder mouth feel generally goes better with oak aging.Malolactic fermentation is not as commonly

used for white wines, as the crisp acidity and flavours of green fruits are more prized in white wines.The smoother flavour profile of lactic acid is

generally preferred in red wines, which imparts a buttery or creamy finish.The amounts of tartaric acid and malic acid

in a particular grape depends on many factors, including the grape varietal, ripeness, climate, and other environmental factors. A good rule of thumb is that cooler climates produce more acidic wines, while hotter climates produce riper grapes with lower acid levels.Since winemakers cannot control the climate,

they can control acidity by harvesting the grapes earlier or later in the season, or choose the more common option of adjusting the acidity during the winemaking process.A wine can be made more acidic by mixing

in some powdered tartaric acid, or made less acidic by precipitating out the tartrates with cold stabilization. Most winemakers use one of these methods to tweak the flavour profiles for consistency from year to year, or to adjust for the vagaries of climate.Different grape varietals will have different nat-

ural acidity levels, which is a major component of the flavour of the wine, and people tend to prefer specific wines for their particular acidity level.For example, if you like Riesling, Sauv Blanc,

or Pinot Noir, you probably enjoy highly acidic wines.Medium-acidity wines include Chardonnay,

Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Unsurpris-ingly, this middle-of-the-road acidity makes up most of the mass market.Low-acidity wines are less common, and

would include varietals such as Viognier and Tempranillo.Whatever wine happens to be your favourite,

the level of acidity must be balanced with the fruit flavours and tannins for the wine to be en-joyable. Try a few different glasses on your next night out on the town to see how each wine contrasts with the others!

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A Neighbourhood that Fikas Together…

Do you fika? I mean, do you really fika?

Swedes know how to fika pretty well. It’s their word, after all. Fika is both a noun and a verb, and it means, essential-ly, ‘Coffee break.’ In Sweden, they have the coffee break down to a fine art form. Twice a day, inside or outside, with friends or alone, ‘fika’ is a chance to slow down, notice, and appreciate the little joys in life. At its core, fika is a conscious turn to-wards a moment of simplicity, to re-focus on what’s important and meaningful. For Swedes it’s not rocket science, really just coffee and a cookie, but it’s a cultural val-ue that helps hold communities together.Yet for many of us today fika seems

like a sheer impossibility. We’re rushed, pressed for time, and the emails and texts keep pouring in. This is why every major coffee shop in the Calgary area has a drive-through window. Zip in and zip out, coffee in hand, and off to the next thing. We’ve figured out how to take the ‘break’ out of ‘coffee-break,’ and we’ve done so without missing a beat.A friend of mine was surprised to see

that neighbourhood baristas here in Can-ada offered espresso to go. He said, “In Italy, all along the major highways, there are rest stops. Instead of taking coffee to go, like you do in Canada, Italians pull over and stop, sometimes several times in a short trip. It’s part of the experience, I guess.” For us in Canada, stopping is seldom part of the experience; we need to go, and go now.

Consider that a culture that doesn’t know how to break may also not know how to see others along the way. When we zoom by our neighbours or our neighbourhood at break-neck speed, we may forget that the people who live around us are valua-ble, important, and not incidental to our own lives. Stopping to take a break is a gift, a gift to ourselves and others.Author Macrina Wiederkehr wrote, “We

are not alone. There is One with us who wants to give back our reverence. There is One with us who wants to give us back the gift of time.” God has given us amazing abilities to be productive and to get things done. God also welcomes us to stop.

Stop.

Sometimes the stopping invites us to just sit and be, sometimes God wants to speak to our hearts, and sometimes stopping is what we need to see those around us. For our Swedish friends, fika is a moment

to see others again, to slow down and take note of what and who is around us. Anna Brones writes that, “Fika isn’t just a coffee break, it’s a lifestyle, and one that we could all probably use a little more of in our lives.” That sounds like a plan. So this week I’m committing to fika everyday day at the coffee shops in town. I’m hap-py for the company. Drop me a note and I’ll meet you there.


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Love Your Heart this Valentine’s DayBy: Dr. Emma Stokes, Naturopathic Doctor Lifepath Wellness Centre

February is Heart Health Month, and since an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, here are some tips that go beyond the standard recommendations for controlling risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Examine your Diet: Reduce your sugar and processed

carbohydrates intake. These are the real culprits of inflammation and heart disease. Cholesterol does not cause heart disease, but inflammation does. Foods rich in anti-inflammatories include virtually all vegetables as well as some low-sugar fruits such as apples and berries. Stop Worrying about Fat: Two major meta-analyses in

the last few years have established that saturated fats do not cause heart disease. However, combining sugars

and fats in the diet is a very bad combination. Reduce your intake of vegetable oils and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, especially fish oil, and omega 9 from olive oil, olives, and avocados. The balance be-tween omega-6 (vegetable oil) and omega-3 (fish oil) is one of the most important metrics for human health, and the ideal ratio of these two types of fat in the diet is 1:1. Research shows we consume more than 16 times more (inflammatory) omega-6s than (anti-inflammatory) omega-3s. Find Ways to Manage Stress: Stress contributes to every

disease known to man (including heart disease) and is a tremendous risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There are numerous ways that stress contributes to heart disease, but most importantly for CVD, it promotes inflammation. Mediate, spend time outdoors and in the sun, exercise regularly, work on time management, try

acupuncture or massage, and get a good night’s sleep – these are all great ways to de-stress. Supplement Wisely: Not

all supplements are created equal, so it is important to talk to someone with a firm knowledge in natural health supplements. The most common recommen-dations include fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D and, for those with existing heart issues, D-ribose, CoQ10 and L-carnitine. There are two supple-

ments that have wide-rang-ing, systemic beneficial effects on the body—cur-cumin and resveratrol. While not usually thought of as a specific “heart” supplement, resveratrol has many benefits that impact heart health—it thins the blood, acts as an antioxidant, is anti-inflam-matory, and turns on the SIRT genes (for longevity). Recent research shows it also improves memory and glucose metabolism. Investigate Underlying

Health Concerns: Underac-

tive thyroid, digestive problems such as gas, bloating and constipation, hormonal imbalance, high iron levels, as well as pain and inflammation may contribute to CVD. Exercise Every Day: Exercise has been shown to reduce

LDL particle concentration even independently of diet, and reduce insulin-resistance in Type II Diabetes. Exer-cise also boosts endorphins, which reduces stress.

Cultivate Nurturing Relationships: Friendships and social connections have many beneficial effects on both your heart and overall health in general. Get a Good Night’s Sleep: Chronic sleep deprivation is

one of the most damaging—yet under-recog-nized—con-tributors to the modern disease epidemic. Sleep deprivation has been associated with weight gain, insulin resistance,

increased appetite and caloric intake, overconsumption of processed high sugar foods, decreased energy expend-iture and a reduced likelihood of sticking with healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016

CURLING GOLDWe had two teams competing in the 2016 Rocky View

Divisional Bonspiel, held in Airdrie. Given the limited practice and that these were the first games both teams played together, their performances were exception-al. The boys team, skipped by Jarod Walsh, third Evan Shields, second Greg Winkler and lead Jordan Faucher won their first game. In the second game, the boys almost pulled off the upset, but unfortunately their 5-4 loss eliminated them from the competition. The girls, skipped by Jocelyn Baxter, third Emma Gingras, second Daityn Lohr and lead Kate Lloyd won 3 straight games, earning them CHS’s first-ever gold in the girls’ division. This is also the first divisional championship for CHS this athletic season. They move on to zones in Drumheller at the end of the month. Congratulations to both teams and their coaches.

FORD WITT EARNS WRESTLING GOLDFord Witt continued his winning ways as, for the third

time in four attempts, ,he earned the gold medal. This time it was the competitive Sir Winston Churchill Tour-

nament, in Calgary. His first opponent forfeited and then Ford dominated, in his second match, winning 10-0.

In the championship match Ford was up against his his closest rival and walked away with an 8-6 victory and

the gold medal. Ford is working hard to prepare for the Provincial Wrestling Championships, coming up in

Lethbridge. Ford is an outstanding representative of our school.

SENIOR BOYS’ BASKETBALLA busy week had the Lakers playing 4 games in 4 days.

It started with a big league win against the Bert Church Chargers, 70-56. On the weekend the boys played in the Western Canada Invitational. They opened the tourney with an 82-59 win over the Scona Lords of Edmonton. Channer Yellow Horn led the way with 6 three pointers. The team then took on the host school in front of an en-thusiastic crowd, coming up short. 85-66. Jeff Rodehut-skors led the way with 36 points and 20 rebounds. This led the Lakers to the third place game against a Calgary powerhouse Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs squad. The game started off on a tough note with Jeff Rodehutskors injuring himself and not being able to finish the game. The Lakers put together a spirited efforts without their 6’8” leader. They were led on the defensive end by Jake Layton. The offensive end slack was picked up by Mark Rodehutskors, Justin Brar and Channer Yellow-Horn. The Lakers earned a tough 90-83 team win. The Lakers have a bye this upcoming week.

SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKETBALLThe Varsity Girl’s basketball team had another busy

week. On Wednesday night, the Lady Lakers welcomed their cross town rivals from Airdrie, the Bert Church Chargers in an important league game. The team had an exceptional start and took a 35-12 lead into halftime. A good team effort in the second half resulted in a 54-36 victory. It was a quick turnaround for the girls as they had a 9:30 am first round game with host Western Canada in the prestigious RIT. In front of a boisterous crowd, the Lady Lakers struggled early and fell behind by 25 by halftime. Even with a stronger second half offensively, the girls fell to the provincially 2nd ranked 4A Redhawks 75-56. On Friday night, it was a matchup with the Aberhart Orange, a quick and talented high scoring team. The Lady Lakers came up on the short end of a 54-46 decision. In their final game of the tournament, the team played a talented Miles MacDonell Buckeyes squad. The Lady Lakers played well but lost 68-49. Camren Long-staff, Katelyn Smith, and Brianna Hagedorn received Player of the Game awards for their outstanding play over the weekend. The team is off to Magrath this week for another tough tournament.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALLThis week, the boys took to the hardwood four times.

On Tuesday, the Lakers fell to a talented Bert Church team. On the weekend, the boys suffered two loss-es against Wetaskiwin and George Mac Dougall, but finished off their week with a win against Leduc, in the Wetaskiwin Tournament. As the season progresses, the Lakers continue to grow into a team with a familial air, and that should translate to success in the future. This week, the boys travel to Airdrie to take on W.H. Crox-ford, in Rocky View action, and, on the weekend, partici-pate in the Camrose Tournament.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALLThe JV Lady Lakers had a strong week. On Tuesday the

team used a relentless full court press to power them to a victory over Bert Church. This win put the girls firmly in second place in the Rocky View League. On the week-end the girls participated in the Cochrane Tournament. The team defeated HTA out of Okotoks and then lost to the home team, Cochrane Cobras. The three games were valuable for this young team. The JV Girls’ improve each week and each day. This week they travel to Croxford for a game and, on the weekend, participate in the Trochu Invitational.

HALL OF FAMEThis year we will be doing Hall of Fame inductions. It

has been five years since our last set of inductions. This will mark our 6th set of inductions since we started the CHS Hall of Fame. We are looking for qualified recipi-ents in one of four categories: 1) Academic 2) Athletics 3) Builder 4) Alumni Achievement. For the complete information and nomination form please contact myself or Don Deeter ([email protected]) and we will e-mail you a package. Nominations must be completed by March 1. If you have any questions please contact me.


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JV Boys Upbeat Despite First Defeat

Nathan Herras drives to the basket against the Diefenbaker Chiefs last Tuesday as Jack Christy and Luc Beaudoin look on.

Until last week, the JV boys had an undefeated record on the season. Until last week, however, they hadn’t met the top teams in the league. So despite their success, they were left to wonder whether they really stacked up against the power house teams in their division. Last week they played two games: one against the James Fowler Falcons, who were also undefeated, and one against the Diefenbaker Chiefs; another top team in the division.

The game against Fowler was going to be a true test of the Guardians abilities, but as the game got underway, the boys showed no signs of nerves. In fact, it was the Falcons who were reeling from

the defensive pressure SGA was able to exert. The Guardians kept the pace up the entire time in a game that went back and forth right down to the wire. Andrei Lopez and Nathan Herras carried the bulk of the scoring while Jarrett Kind’s 8 steals and the rebounding presence of Emmanuel Ali and Owen O’Reilly helped SGA hold Fowler well below their season scoring average. In the end, the Falcons squeaked out a victory, but the Guardians felt good knowing that they have what it takes to compete in the league this season.

They hoped to carry that confidence into their next game against the Chiefs, but perhaps came in a little overconfi-

dent. The Chiefs jumped on SGA early and built a quick 15 point lead. Fraz-zled, the Guardians struggled to regain their composure as turnovers became a massive problem for the boys. Down as much as 22 points in the second half, the boys finally started to find their game again and managed to cut the lead all the way down to 5 late in the fourth quarter. While they were unable to complete the comeback, they learned some valuable lessons from the game and showed themselves to be a team that doesn’t give up. So after a week where they suffered their first losses of the season, the boys can walk away knowing they have a shot this year.

JV Girls and SV BoysThe JV girls played their

first game after the exam break against the Fowler Falcons. The team that took the floor looks significantly different than the one who started the season 2-2. The team has lost three members from that team and gained one new one, Tina Jozeljic. With only 7 girls now on the active roster, conditioning will prove

to be an important factor as the season moves forward. It also proved to be a factor in this game as SGA was able to force overtime, but simply ran out of gas, dropping their third game of the season. They will have a chance to avenge the loss in a rematch this week.

The SV boys, meanwhile, also played the Falcons and were in tough in a game

against one of the best teams in the league. Fowler con-trolled the game from start to finish, but Beau Mazur, Josh Magat and Javee Rafa-nan were able to have strong games against tough competi-tion. Zach Molnar also hit a three point shot for the second consecutive game while Erik Larios and Travis Zeiler con-tinue to improve each game. Jozeljic has joined the JV Girls team

Varsity GirlsThe Varsity girls have been struggling this season,

but with the exam break behind them, they were looking to get the second half of the season off on the right foot. In a tournament last weekend, they implemented a zone defence which they had been practicing over the break and, by the end of the tournament, it appeared they started to understand the different responsibilities required if they were going to make it successful.

Heading into their game against the Queen E Knights last week, the team also made a couple of changes to their rotation. Brooke Wynnyk, who has spent most of the season at post moved into a guard position on both offence and defence. The move allows the Guardians to have a bit more height pressuring the ball up top, while also allowing the team to always have one of their more experienced players and better scorers in Rebecca Sikorski and Isabelle Albert coming off the bench to balance scoring. The changes paid immediate dividends as the girls looked like a completely different team than the one who has struggled through the early part of the season. They forced turnovers, scored in transition and by the half, the game was already over. The question now will be whether that game was a one off or if the girls have found the solution to the problems that have plagued this team to date.

Sikorski and Wynnyk apply pressure to Queen E

Rafanan has been one of SGA’s top players


REGULAR PROGRAMS:

CARPET BOWLING - Mondays and Wednesdays – 1:00pm QUILTING - Thursdays 9:30am, everyone is welcome. Come share

in making “Comfort Quilts.” The quilts are donated to the RCMP & Victims Services. FITNESS FOR SENIORS – Fridays, 11:00am, FIT2AGE: the focus is

strength and balance. This is a drop-in class so come when you can. For further information, please contact the Whitecapper Office. MONDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE – 1:00pm Everyone welcome!FRIDAY EVENING GAMES - 6:30pm - There will be shuffleboard,

pool and many other games available. Contact Marilyn Conrad 403-248-1998 for further details.SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE -10:00–11:30am -Enjoy a visit,

share some laughs!MEMBERSHIP – To renew or obtain, please call 403-235-2117.

Leave a message and your call will be returned.POOL – If there are members who are interested in playing pool.

Thursdays at 2:00pm. Everyone welcome – especially amateurs!

EVENTS: Tuesday, February 16 – Lunch and Chat – 12 Noon – Chat with

Mayor Patricia Matthews. The Mayor will respond to information requests regarding senior matters in Chestermere. Soup, sandwich, and dessert is provided- $5.00 donation. Members must sign up at the facility or phone/e-mail.Tuesday, February 23 - POTLUCK SUPPER - 4.30pm - Doors open.

Bring a favorite main dish, salad, or dessert. Wine and beer available before and after 5:30 supper. Entertainment: William Bjorn guitar and vocals.

PICKLE-BALL –Held @Rec. Centre Main Hall Tuesdays + Thursdays, 11:45am-1:45pm Pay only for the times you attend. For more info., contact Vicki [email protected]

Whitecappers’ Office hoursTuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Address: 201B West Chestermere Drive (South end of the Rec. Centre)

Office phone # 403-235-2117 (if we aren’t there, please leave a message)

The Library is open: Mon - Thur 10am - 9pm | Fri & Sat 10am-5pm |Sun - noon-4pm

105B Marina Road – lower level of Town Hall. • 403- 272-9025 www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Save the Date! Spring Book SaleSaturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2016. Donations of gently used books are greatly appreciated.

Lucky Day CollectionYou spoke and we listened. Even the most enthusiastic readers sometimes have trouble getting through a book in a week, so we have extended our loaning period for the Lucky Day Collection Books to 3 weeks. DVDs have a one week loaning period and there is a limit of two Lucky Day items per person. You will find brand new items as well as some classics. Be sure to check out this display on every visit, as we will be adding to it on an ongoing basis.

Programs & Events:

Wednesday Feb 17 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library 1:30pm Baby & Me: Community Resource CentreFriday Feb 19 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library 3:30-4:30pm Awesome Book Club (Kids grades 7+) ‘Nothing can possibly go wrong’ by Prudence ShenSaturdays 3:00-4:00pm Drop-In LEGO Program for ages 8+ (under 8 accompanied by adult)

Stories to Go! Tuesday, February 23, 10:15am Join us for special storytimes at Waiting Room Café, 101, 288 Kinniburgh Blvd.

Drop-In LEGOChildren can create their own Lego project. We have the classic Lego bricks as well as Lego mini-figures and lots of accessories. Kids under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Press DisplayWith your Chestermere Library Card, you have access to 4000 local and international digital newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages. Check out newspapers from across the globe or just read the morning Calgary Herald online.

Family DayThe Library will be closed on Monday, February 15.

Look for us at Family Day Unplugged at the Chestermere Rec Centre from 12:00-4:00pm.

Public Library Whitecappers



LEELA SHARON AHEER, WILDROSE MLA

Hello Chestermere,

It has definitely been an interesting week. We have witnessed the release of the Royalty Review, which in and of itself has caused nothing but turmoil and dis-tress for our energy industry ,friends and family,only to have the provincial govern-ment realize that we have indeed been receiving our fair share. We are grateful to the Royalty Review panel for their steady hand at such a difficult time for our province. What does this drama cost us? We have billions in capital investment leaving our province and the loss of our technical expertise to other jurisdictions. Also our Prime Minister came to visit us. He came out here to host a “roundtable” in which Energy East did not appear in their prepared statements. The Energy East pipeline cannot be used as a political foot-ball and is a necessary piece of infrastruc-ture that will not only unite us through prosperity but will also unite us to be self-sufficient in supplying the much need-ed resources to all corners of our country. He claimed that he wanted to hear about what Albertans need and to engage the energy sector. When asked if he would support Energy East, which “supports” all Canadians, he could only attack our pre-vious Prime Minister. The Prime Minister went as far asto refuse to give support for Energy East even if it gets the approval of the National Energy Board. One can

only assume that he must know more than they do or have more information to make such a sound decision in this matter.It appears that our Premier is also more interested in building a relationship with a federal government who is not willing to support Albertans; perhaps she still views us as embarrassing…. She claims that the meeting was a success. How can she say that the meeting was a success....we re-ceived no support or commitments for the pipeline....so where is the success....please quantify our success. We as Albertans are suffering under such stress and have not received the support we need. It seems to be lost on both levels of Government that we are the engine of our country’s economy. We have been saddled with an unemployment rate, that for the first time in 27 years that is higher than the national average. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend, as guests of Ruth Kelly, the C-Suite Energy Executive awards last week. It empowers me on such a level that we as Albertans have such resilience and strength in such dire and difficult times. Congratulations to Alberta Oil magazine for their continuing support in extolling the strengths and virtues of our industry. We also were privileged to spend some one on one time with a very impor-tant fellow who reassured us with his lack of shadow that we are due for an early spring. Thank you to the folks at the Blue Grass Nursery in Balzac for hosting such a great event which was enjoyed by all ages. It was great to see so many members of the Balzac Business Association, Century Downs, Cross Iron Mills and our newest Rocky View Councilor Eric Lowther. I would like to take this opportunity to thank The Chestermere Anchor for this amazing opportunity to communicate to you every week. This is such a privilege for us at the MLA office and we thank you for your readership.

Sincerely,

Leela Sharon Aheer

Dear Editor,

The Area Structure Plan for Langdon is being debated once again within the community with all aspects of the plan to be discussed at a meeting on February, 24th. 2016.One of the items to be discussed at that

meeting will undoubtedly be the front yard aesthetics of our community.Section 8.6 items a) and b) promote

such aesthetics and note the desirability of pleasant looking front yards in what is essentially a rural residential setting.Further to that, it needs to be noted, that

land titles in the Boulder Creek subdivi-sion of Langdon require that, by a signed and acknowledged covenant by all title holders in the subdivision, householders be required to adhere to certain standards with regard to the parking or storage of recreational vehicles.To date far too many householders

ignore this simple requirement aided and abetted, I have no doubt, by those selling house/land packages within the subdivi-sion.A covenant is a promise made by the

title holder to abide by the terms of the covenant and it is disturbing to note the many of us who quite willingly break our promises.It is to be hoped that our municipal

council (RVC) will abide by the standards they have explicitly laid out in the pro-posed Langdon Area Structure Plan and formally adopt a bylaw mimicking those requirements as outlined in the covenant we have all signed and acknowledged.

Yours faithfully,

Phillip Grimison

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Chestermere Tyke Yellow would like to Thank Ryan at Chestermere Edo Japan for sponsoring the Team, Greatly Appreciated! In the picture: Ryan (Restaurant Owner – holding a plaque presented to

him), back row of players left to right – Lochlan, Brayden, Kyler, Conner and Evan and front row left to right – Maddox, Rylan and Spencer.

Submitted By: Coach Kevin Chestermere Tyke Yellow

Chestermere High Looking for New Ways to Involve Parents

Submitted By: Jordan Fenton

With the help of its Parent Council Chestermere High School is looking to increase the ways, in which, parents become involved in the school. Traditionally the amount of direct parental involvement in any school in Alberta decreases with the age of the student. Alberta Education Accountability Pillar Reports shows that provincially, the highest levels of involvement by parents occurs in elementary and middle years, while dropping off in the high school years. “Parental involvement can mean a wide array of things from ensuring that students have all of the necessary supports from home to be successful at school, to supporting students in all of their academic, athletic, and fine arts pursuits, to volunteering within the school building itself,” commented Jordan Fenton, Principal of Chestermere High, “we are always apprecia-tive of the support that we get from our parent commu-nity and we are excited about working with our Parent Council in finding new ways to involve our stakeholders and community members, in our students’ educational experiences.”

CHS Parent Council held a brainstorming session as part of the regular meeting in January seeking priority areas for parental involvement. With Chestermere High School serving students from a wide geographic region that includes multiple communities the idea of creating a “Skills Bank” of parents and community members that could provide support to curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular student activities came forward. School staff would be encouraged to partner with parents and community members from the skills bank to create supportive authentic experiences to enhance student learning. For example, a parent who writes for the local paper may be invited to share journalism techniques with a creative writing class.“We are pleased with the support that we get from our

parents and community but would always encourage and accept more involvement,“ added Fenton. If you would like more information or would like to become involved in supporting students at CHS please feel free to contact Jordan Fenton at the high school or attend their Spring Open House in the evening of March 10.


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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th

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UNRESERVED AUCTION. Rockwood

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$250,000 worth of decor & equipment

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Email: [email protected].

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Sat., Feb. 20, 12 Noon, MAS Sales

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TEXTILE SCREEN Printing Equipment

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GOLF COURSE PRO Shop Request

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tion of the Pro Shop at its golf course

for the fiscal year starting April 1/16.

Deadline for applications 4 p.m.,

February 16/16. For more information

contact: Gary Ward, gward@town.

stpaul.ab.ca. Phone 780-645-5313.

Fax 780-645-5308.

RESTAURANT REQUEST for Propos-

al. The Town of St. Paul is accepting

bids regarding the operation of a fully

equipped restaurant at its golf course

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Deadline for applications 4 p.m.,

February 16/16. For more information

contact: Gary Ward, gward@town.

stpaul.ab.ca. Phone 780-645-5313. Fax

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Career Training

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petitive rate high quality. Limited

spots available,call 403-510-4632 to

book your spot.

Coming Events

Public registration starts Feb 27 for

Chestermere Community Playschool,

2016-2017 classes. Packages available

at CRCA main office starting Feb 22

or at the school open house on Feb

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Location: Highway 24, 1 mile west of

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Employment: Permanent, Full Time,

Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day,

Night, Evening, Salary: $13.56 Hour-

ly, for 40 hours per week subject to

wage increase, bonus and incentives.

Anticipated Start Date, (at the latest

3 months). As soon as Possible. Ed-

ucation: Completion of High School,

Experience: 7 months to less than

1 year. Language: English, Wor.k

Setting: Railway Car. Supervisory

Experience: Food and Beverage Serv-

ers, Food service counter attendants

and food preparers, kitchen and food

service helpers, Cooks. Additional

Skills: Establish methods to meet

work schedules, Train staff in job du-

ties, sanitation and safety procedures,

prepare budget and cost estimates.

Work Conditions and Physical Ca-

pabilities: Fast paced environment,

work under pressure, tight deadlines,

standing for extended periods, bend-

ing, crouching, kneeling. Work site

environment: Hot, Work Location

Information: Staff accommodation

available. Ability to Supervise: Staff

in various areas of responsibility. Es-

sential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy,

writing, communication, working with

others, problem solving, decision

making, critical thinking, job task

planning and organizing , significant

use of memory, finding information,

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1PO By Fax: 403-534-2126 Phone:

403-534-2129 By Email: donna@

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24 1 mile east of Mossleigh Alberta

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Terms of Employment: Permanent,

Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Weekend,

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ucation, Completion of high school

credentials, (certificates, licenses,

memberships, courses, etc): Safe

Food handling certificate, Experi-

ence: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Languages: English, BookKeeping and

Accounting experience, Cashiering

Business Equipment and Computer

Applications, Cash Register, Point of

Sale System, General office equip-

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$100,000. Work Setting: Restaurant.

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control and evaluate daily operations,

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Control inventory, respond to cus-

tomer complaints, ensure health and

safety regulations are followed , ne-

gotiate arrangements with suppliers

for food and other supplies, set staff

work schedules and monitor staff

performance, train staff, supervise

staff, customer service oriented work

conditions and physical capabilities.

Fast paced environment, tight dead-

lines, repetitive tasks, attention to

detail, combination of sitting, stand-

ing, walking, standing for extended

periods. Transportation/travel Infor-

mation: Own transportation, Rural

area, remote location. Reading text,

Document use, Numeracy, Writing,

Communication , Working with

others, Problem Solving, Decision

making, Critical Thinking, Job task

planning and organizing, Significant

use of memory, finding information,

computer use and continuous learn-

ing. Employer: Aspen Crossing/Jason

Thornhill How to Apply: By Mail: Box

30, Mossleigh,AB. TOL 1PO By Fax:

403-534-2126 Phone: 403-534-2129

By Email: [email protected]

Nursery/Green House Worker Aspen

Crossing, Box 30, Mossleigh, AB. TOL

1PO, 203079, Range Rd 251, 1/2 mile

west of Mossleigh, AB. Temporary Full

time position with overtime, week-

ends and evenings. $10.20 per hour

based on a 40 hour week. Anticipated

start date: March 01, 2015 to Sept 30,

2015. Alberta Health required, WCB

provided, GWL Health Benefits at

employee’ s expense. On site housing

available at a fee $. Remote location

- Mossleigh AB. No formal education

required. Valid Driver’s License need-

ed, experience in Nursery/Green-

house work of 1-2 years minimum.

Must speak and understand English.

Experience with: Garden tractor, fork

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cultivator, mechanical sprayer, irri-

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trees, berry bushes, ornamental trees,

shrubs and hedge, tropical plants,

seasonal plants and bedding plants.

Skills: operate climate controls, spray

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fungicides, assist in pruning trees,

shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare

soils, plant bulbs and seeds, pot and

repot plants, transplant seedlings or

rooted cuttings, apply fertilizers, dig

up wrapping root balls of trees and

shrubs, water plants. Must have steel

toed safety boots and gloves. Fast

paced environment, repetitive tasks,

handling heavy loads, physically

demanding, standing for extended

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heights,confined spaces, wet/damp,

odours, hot, cold/refrigeration,

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Horoscope - Salome's StarsWEEK OF February 15, 2016

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) St. Valentine’s Day magic rules the entire week for romantic Rams and Ewes. Mu-sic, which is the food of love, is also strong. The week-end offers news both unexpected and anticipated.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your aspects favor the arts -- which the Divine Bovine loves, loves, loves. Also, for those looking for romantic love, Cupid is available for requests. After all, his mother, Venus, rules your sign.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding relationships. A recent move to help start up a new career-linked direc-tion soon could begin to show signs of progress.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Single Moon Children might be eager to take that proverbial chance on love. But your more serious side will feel better if you take things slowly and give your moonstruck self more time.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a love fest for Leos and Leonas this week. Paired Cats might expect to be purr-fectly in sync. And with matchmaking friends, single Simbas searching for romance shouldn’t have too far to look.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) More understand-ing on both sides can work miracles in restoring ailing relationships to health. Make the first move, and you’ll be closer to your much-wanted reunion.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Accept the fact that you are worthy of being loved, and you’ll find proof in what is revealed to you over the course of the week. Also accept a compliment offered with great sincerity.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Planning to take a new direction in life is exciting. And so is a new awareness of someone’s special affection. Expect a slow and mostly steady development of the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Al-though you might still feel you weren’t treated quite right in a recent matter, all that will work out in time. Mean-while, enjoy the week’s special qualities and potentials.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Deciding not to give up on a troubling romantic situation helps start the healing process. Expect to find some valuable insight into yourself as things move along.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The week is filled with positive potentials, but it’s up to you to make the right choices. The advice of someone who truly cares for you and your well-being can be priceless.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to make yourself available to possibilities of the romantic kind. Already paired? Good. In that case, be sure to reassure that special person of your feelings.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your generosity gladdens the hearts of others, and you bask in their joy.

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