The code for the lock on the tennis courts has changed as of today. 

The old code will remain in place until Monday April 12th and then it will be deleted.  If you wish to have the new code contact Gwen at tennis@standrewsheights.ca. 

Note that you must be a paid-up member of the St. Andrew's Heights Community Associated to get access.

Hi Everyone,

While it remains unclear whether we will even be able to have a SAHCA soccer program in 2021, I thought I would at least test the waters to see how many families might be interested in participating if such a program is permitted under the provincial and City of Calgary restrictions. Too soon yet to know whether that might happen, or when, but again assuming that the restrictions are lifted such that we could squeeze in our usual mid-April to mid-June season, I would appreciate hearing from folks about whether they would be interested in having their kids participate.

Please send me a note at soccer@standrewsheights.ca to let me know if your family would be interested.

Simon Baines

Just a reminder that the school field/playground area is off limits to dogs (and cats if you walk yours). According to the City of Calgary Bylaws, dogs are not allowed on school property or playgrounds. The Maria Montessori (Chief Crowfoot) School has experienced damage to school equipment, fearful children when dogs are in the area, and feces on the ground. We are asking for your support in keeping our children safe and our play area dog free. For more information about responsible pet ownership, please visit:
https://www.calgary.ca/csps/abs/animal-services/responsible-pet-ownership-and-licenses.html

Thank you
Your SAHCA Board

Together with the St Andrews Heights Community Association, the Calgary Grizzlies Speed Skating Club is pleased to offer free “Try Speed Skating” lessons to community members’ children and youth.

Nice work everyone on the community scavenger hunt! We had 17 households (28 people) participate!! All 17 entries were entered into a random name draw and the following names were selected:

1. Megan P.
2. Kane Family
3. May C.
4. Nick S.
5. Caroline and Marty

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! 
Winners, we will aim to get you your $25 gift card prize (sponsored by the St. Andrew's Heights Community Association) within the next week. 

We're now ready to kick off our Community Christmas Scavenger Hunt (more prizes to be won!).

Deadline Dec. 31, 7pm
Answer submission form: https://forms.gle/gj17NMg3D8cK5Fti8

G O O D  L U C K  and  H A V E  F U N ! ! !  

Thanks again for participating!!!

Tiffany and Team 
for the St. Andrew's Heights Community Association

Thanks so much for participating in our "Making Spirits Bright' Community Decorating Contest! We had 12 households participate and 28 bright and beautiful photos submitted. It's been a challenging year for many, so THANK YOU for going the extra mile to spread joy and cheer this season!

The names for our winners have been drawn:

1. The Stadnyk Family  - Submission titled: "Moose Manor"
2. Michele Horne 
3. Dianna - Submission titled: "Merry Christmas Everyone!"

CONGRATULATIONS! We will contact each of the winners in a separate email regarding the delivery of your prizes.

To see the winners (and all other submissions) please visit the St. Andrew's Heights Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsHeightsYYC

Public Health Restrictions:
Effective Immediately:

• Outdoor and indoor social gatherings are now restricted to only those in the same household, including in indoor workplaces. People who live alone may still have up to two non-household close contacts.
• A mask mandate is now in effective for Alberta – masks are required in all public spaces. Farms are excluded from the mask mandate.
• Community halls remain CLOSED

Effective December 13, 2020 at midnight:

• Retail businesses, including shopping malls, can remain open at 15 per cent capacity allowed under the fire code. Places of worship can remain open/active at 15 per cent capacity.
• Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges, and cafes must close in-person service. Takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery services will be permitted.
• Casinos, bingo halls, gaming entertainment centres, racing entertainment centres, horse tracks, raceways, bowling alleys, pool halls, legions, and private clubs must close.
• Recreational facilities such as fitness centres, recreation centre, pools, spas, gyms, studios, camps, indoor rinks, and arenas must close.
• Libraries, science centres, interpretive centres, museums, galleries, amusement parks, and water parks must close.
• Businesses offering personal and wellness services such as hair salons, nail salons, tattoo parlours, and massage businesses will also have to close.
• Funerals and wedding ceremonies will be limited to 10 people.
• Regulated health services such as physiotherapy, social or protective services, shelters for vulnerable persons, emergency services, and soup kitchens can remain open for in-person attendance.
• Hotels may remain open but must follow sector specific guidelines: no spa or pool use or in-person dining. Room service is permitted.
• Working from home is mandatory unless the employer requires a physical presence for operational effectiveness 
  

 
Note: The restrictions do not apply to service visits for caregivers, health- or child-care providers, or co-parenting arrangements.

The ice rink is now officially open to the community (as of 9:00 am Sunday November 29). Thanks to the ice crew for their many volunteer hours that were required to build up the ice sheet. It is very fortunate to have ice to skate on in November. Due to the importance of physical distancing, a porta-potty has been installed for the season and extra benches will be provided. The community hall will remain closed at this time. Please be mindful of the current physical distancing guidelines. 

Play safe and be kind.

If you would like to volunteer to help maintain the ice rink, contact Dave Browne, the Ice Rink Coordinator, at ice@standrewsheights.ca 

Yesterday, the Province of Alberta announced another state of public health emergency imposing new restrictions on individuals and businesses. 

Social gatherings remain the largest source of transmission and so effectively immediately:

• No indoor social gatherings: outdoor social gatherings are allowed, with a maximum of 10 persons.
• Funerals and weddings – Max 10 people.
• Faith Services: 1/3 of capacity, mandatory masking
• Masks will be mandatory in indoor workplaces.
• Restaurant rules will continue in enhanced areas (Edmonton / Calgary or others with 50 cases per 100K) – NEW: Dining in restaurants/bars, etc. can only be done with members of one’s household, in enhanced areas.
• Closed:
  • Banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, auditoria and concert venues, non-approved/licensed markets, community centres
  • Children’s play places or indoor playgrounds
  • All levels of sport (professional, semi-professional, junior, collegiate/universities and amateur). Exemptions may be considered.
  • Casino TABLES – however, slots can remain open
• All customer facing businesses will be limited to 25 per cent of fire occupancy limits.
  • Retail businesses and services
• Appointment only businesses
  • Professional services
  • Personal services

These measurers are mandatory and those that break these rules will be subject to fines of $1,000. They will be in place for 3 weeks and then will be re-evaluated. In addition,

• Students K to 6 will continue in-school learning but will begin winter break Dec. 18 and return to classes Jan. 11.
• Students Grades 7 to 12 will begin online learning Nov. 30, end Dec. 18 and return on Jan. 11.

An emergency alert will go out later this week on the cell phone network to alert all Albertans. If these measures are not successful, more strict measures will be required. Premier Kenney encourages us all to do our part. 

All the detail can be found at: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#toc-3

As we anticipate another skating season, we want to congratulate Nik Rasula for 25 years of coordinating the ice rink maintenance crew at St Andrews Heights. During that time, Nik recruited and trained a volunteer crew that is second to none.

Nik has now retired and we have a new Ice Crew coordinator:  Dave Browne.

Please consider joining the ice rink maintenance crew, no experience is required, as we offer on the job training to learn the art and science of ice making.

In a typical year, our most experienced members start building-up the ice surface in late November (weather dependent) and the rink is ready for skating in early December. The bright Calgary sunshine and Chinook winds usually end our season by early March. A typical rookie crew member’s  time commitment is 3 outings of 2 hours each.

Here are some of the benefits of being on the rink crew – giving back to the community by providing a healthy outdoor activity for all ages;  obtaining fresh air and exercise (no need to go to a gym);  end of season volunteer party (held at a secret location)

You can contact Dave at ice@standrewsheights.ca  

The St. Andrew's Heights Twitter account is activated again. You can receive regular updates via Twitter @SAHCA-YYC.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website!

Many thanks to Jeremy Mortis who has revamped our site. For those of you who are unaware, Jeremy is our digital guru behind the scenes in our community!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Gwen Schafer who has maintained our website for years. Gwen and her husband Jeff built our original site and we are thankful for their continued contributions to the community.

There appears to be a pack of coyotes in the off-leash park area and they were a very happy group this morning. The yelping and calling were in full force starting around 5:20 am. Be aware that they are in the neighbourhood and do not leave your pets out unattended.

We have had a report about a homeless encampment in the treed area by the 11th Ave-Crowchild pedestrian overpass between St. Andrews Heights & West Hillhurst: There has always been encampments there on and off for many years with no problems that we are aware of. Yesterday some people were hiding in the trees wearing scary masks and jumped out to chased some children on the path. Police attended the scene but could not do anything about the encampments due to COVID restrictions. The campers did not attempt to grab the children and did not continue pursuing them. If you encounter a problem like this please call the police non-emergency number at 403-266-1234. If you feel you are in an emergency situation then call 911.

Targeted health measures will take effect on Nov. 13 to curb the rapid growth of COVID-19 in Alberta and protect the health system.  Alberta’s government is implementing additional health measures to help protect hospitals, keep schools and businesses open, and protect vulnerable Albertans.

It's that time of year again when when we ask you to renew your community membership. MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS ADVANTAGES!
It supports the cost of running the community association including sports activities (including the rink), special events, insurance, hall upkeep, and upgrades to our aging building. (See: http://www.standrewsheights.ca/membership.html)

This year we only have 40% of memberships paid for 2020/2021 so please consider renewing your membership.
Fees:
Family: $25/year
Senior: $15/year
How to do it:
1. Include the fee with your name, address and type of membership (family or senior) and deposit in the locked mailbox at the hall or my mailbox at 1208 Kingston St.
2. Include the fee with your name, address and type of membership (family or senior) and contact info@standrewsheights.ca for pick up
3. Please send an eTransfer, (password: Gwen20) to membership@standrewsheights.ca

Yesterday, Dr. Deena Henshaw, put a new order (CMOH Order 35-2020) in place with new restrictions for social gatherings. This order immediately changes the social gathering limit from 50 to 15 people, regardless of whether it is indoors or outdoors. 

As such, our Halloween event and pumpkin carving contest is cancelled.

Thank you to Ellen and Tiffany for all of their work on this. 

Be well,
Your SAHCA Board

Yesterday, Dr. Deena Henshaw, put a new order (CMOH Order 35-2020) in place with new restrictions for social gatherings. This order immediately changes the social gathering limit from 50 to 15 people, regardless of whether it is indoors or outdoors. 

As such, our Halloween event and pumpkin carving contest is cancelled.

Thank you to Ellen and Tiffany for all of their work on this. 

Be well,
Your SAHCA Board

We are still looking for more snow shovellers! If you are able to provide snow shovelling services this winter, please let us know and we will provide your name to community members when they inquire. Please contact Liz at: info@standrewsheights.ca

Shared e-scooters have been a huge hit in Calgary! Calgarians and tourists took over 1.7 million trips by e-scooter since this pilot began in late 2018. That’s over 2.2 million kilometres travelled. However, this is still just a pilot and it is wrapping up this fall. The City needs your feedback to inform whether shared e-scooters become a permanent fixture on Calgary streets.
 
While hugely successful in terms of usage, there have been challenges around safety and storage. If approved to stay, the rules for e-scooters could also change, so we need feedback there too.
 
The key item I’m interested in hearing feedback on is whether or not the sidewalk is the correct place for e-scooters. Calgary bans e-scooters from the street, while many other cities ban them from the sidewalk. Do we have this right?
 
I’ve also heard that nearly everyone prefers when e-scooter riders have a dedicated place to ride, such as a cycle track of bike lane. This takes them off the sidewalk and off the street. The City needs your feedback about whether we need more dedicated space to keep people on e-scooters and bikes safe. That’s an obvious “YES!” for me.
 
Take the survey here: https://escootershare2020.questionpro.ca

We’d like to provide you with our last update relating to the Crowchild Trail Upgrades Project!
 
We’re pleased to announce that all major upgrades involved in this project are complete. While you will notice a few skeleton crews putting some finishing touches on this project through to the end of this construction season, the new lanes are open, traffic flow has been improved over the Bow River and we hope you’ve had the chance to take advantage of the increased connectivity to our pathway network.
 
While the medium and long-term plans for Crowchild Trail are approved, they remain unfunded.
 
We’d like to personally thank you for your support, patience and understanding while our crews worked next to your homes, businesses and communities. We could have never done it without you. We’ve created a video that summarizes the innovation behind this project and our sincerest thanks to our fellow Calgarians.
 
Thank you again and highest regards,
Jeff
Senior Transportation Engineer, Crowchild Trail Upgrades