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3. By: Claire McMillan
The new pedestrian bridges are officially
open in the city’s southwest. Ravaging
waters from the flood of 2013 destroyed
the three bridges in the Elbow Park area,
leaving residents limited to using detour
routes.
The new bridges are: The Riverdale
Avenue Bridge, The Sandy Beach Bridge
and Rideau Park Bridge.
“They were completed ahead of
schedule,” said Maura Hammell of The
City of Calgary’s Transportation and
Infrastructure department.
“Sandy Beach Bridge opened on Nov.
23, 2014 and the other two bridges were
opened on Nov. 28, 2014.”
The ceremony held at Sandy beach
included a blessing by First Nations while
Elbow
River
Bridges
Mayor Naheed Nenshi did an official ribbon
cutting.
Hamill said the city relied on input from
the residents when it came to planning the
new additions the Elbow River.
“The City of Calgary seeks the input
of communities into major transportation
projects that will impact them,” said
Hammell.
“The feedback was helpful in
determining what their priorities were and
how they used the bridges.”
Delcan Corporation did the engineering
and design of the bridges. Using the same
model for all three saved the city money.
The final cost will be slightly over the
projected 9 million for all three.
Construction Company PCL did the work
on the bridges. The contracts were awarded
through the city’s supply management
process, said Hammell.
Resident Elizabeth Kaufman and her
husband have lived in East Elbow Park for
about 15 years.
“We were always attracted to the privacy
and beauty of it,” said Kaufman.
East Elbow was one of the worst hit
areas of the flood. Many of the houses are
directly on the river. Basements flooded and
some completely lost their homes from the
irreparable damage.
“We try to take care of each other,” said
Kaufman of her neighbours.
This became apparent after the flood
when residences came together to help each
other during the crisis.
Kaufman is happy the bridges are now
open. She walks her dog every morning and
felt isolated when they weren’t there.
“There were no shortcuts; there were no
bridges,” said Kaufman.
She said the 9 million for the project
was “warranted,” adding that she thinks
the Peace Bridge located off the Bow River
was a “mistake.”Kaufman is pleased with
the new bridges. She was involved in the
online planning program the city offered for
community involvement.
Kaufman is pleased with the design. At
first she wondered if they were too modern.
“They provide a real connection to the
neighbourhood,” said Kaufman.
“I was pleasantly surprised,” with the
outcome.
Above Left: Rideau Park Bridge at dusk; above: A woman and her dog walk accross the bridge in Riverdale.

4. By: Claire McMillan
If you are looking for some outdoor
winter activity this season, then head down
to one of the city’s outdoor skating rinks.
The City of Calgary maintains a handful
of outdoor skating rinks. Stanley Park is a
great place to bring down the whole family
for a fun filled afternoon.
Sarah Scott recently brought her one year
old child to a neighbourhood skating event.
She said it was great fun and her
daughter loved it.
“We had an absolute blast. It was a lot of
laughs,” said Scott.
The community of Stanley Park puts
on a couple of skating events each year. A
great way to meet your fellow neighbours,
the community centre provides snacks, and
hot chocolate, complete with bonfires for
ambiance.
The rink is large enough to play hockey,
and is equipped with nets. For those
interested in curling, there are curling rocks
located at the end of the rink.
The smaller rink is great for those
looking for a leisurely skate. The figure
eight style rink is great for any activity
level. People of all ages can join in on this
fun filled event. Young children enjoy being
pulled around on a toboggan.
People can enjoy this outdoor activity
while it’s cold enough to keep the rink
frozen and maintained. This all-around fun
time will bring back nostalgic memories.
Outdoor activities like this will be sure to
help make the most of the winter season.
Skating
By: Claire McMillan
It has been nearly two years since
Calgary’s historical flood of 2013. The
waters came in quickly putting the city into
a state of emergency. The streets filled with
water as the current destructed anything in
its path.
Elbow and Rideau Park were two
of the hardest hit areas, two years later
the community is still dealing with the
aftermath. The streets of Rideau Road
are lined with dumpsters from restoration
companies who have gutted homes and
renovated interiors.
Rob Marr, a contractor for City Core
Development, said there has been constant
work since the flood.
“It’s been insane,” said Marr.
He said that while the flood has been
good for business there is still a lot of work
to be done.
City Core has worked on roughly 15
residences in the neighbourhoods of Elbow
Park, Rideau, Riverdale and East Elbow.
Many of the homes in Rideau were close
to the point of no return.
“If this house was one inch lower it
would have been bull-dozed,” said Marr.
Although there has been lots of work put
into rebuilding the area, said Marr, there are
many homes that have been left untouched.
“The oil price is impacting decisions,”
Between the change in economy and the
flood people haven’t been buying or selling.
Additionally, the government has
purchased some of the houses, yet, they
have been left abandoned, causing an
“eye-sore” to the community residences.
Elizabeth Kaufman has been lived in
East Elbow Park for about 15 years. She
thinks the city has generally done a good
job of restoring the area, however, in some
ways they haven’t done their job.
“We still have abandoned homes,” said
Kaufman. The provincial government
purchased a number of homes after the
flood, but they haven’t been renovated or
cleaned up since the disaster.
“They should have been demolished,”
she said.
While it’s good to see the construction,
nobody is living in these homes. Kaufman
said it’s an eyesore to the residences left
living in the area. She hopes to see some of
the work done soon in the near future.
Skating at
Stanley Park
“We had an absolute blast
“It was a lot of laughs.”
Restoring the
Neighbourhood
Restoring the
Neighbourhood
Above: Large skating rink for
hockey; below: smaller sized
figure-eight shaped leisure rink
Above: The neighbourhood of Rideau Park is still under construction 2 years after the flood of 2013

5. Container Gardening
By: Claire McMillan
Create your own container of tropical
and other indoor plants. An assortment of
grasses, combined with dracaena, coleus,
jade and ming fern give this container a nice
assortment of plants. Houseplants bring more
oxygen into the air while acting as a natural
air purification system. Plants are known for
their calming properties and recent studies
have proven that they decrease stress. In our
hectic day-to-day world, bring some plants
into your home to mimic a natural
environment.
Claire McMillan is a landscape designer
from Vancouver. She has a few years
experiance in the industry and says she loves
her container plantings at home.
“I really don’t know what I’d do wihout
my plants,” said McMillan.
“I have my plants at home in a design
concept called “groupings”. Always have
groupings with an uneven number so it looks
more natural and less matchy.
For your container try to use a tall grass
such as dracaena for the middle. Buy some
potting soil and start by placing rocks in the
bottom of the pot for irrigation purposes. This
will prevent root rot and help your plants to
breathe. Next, fill your pot with one third
potting soil. Add your grass in the middle,
and place other plants around. If you want
to add a hanging plant around the side, place
some ivy or another hanging plant.
Another great design idea is to get a few of
the same plants for a grouping.
Using pots of the same material will
complement each other while having a few
of the same plants will mimic the natural
landscape. When using this design concept,
always use uneven numbers such as three or
five. Using two or a pair will look odd and
will not enhance this feature.
Plenty of plants will work with this.
There are local stores that sell large
tropicals. While the dry Calgary air isn’t ideal
to mimic their usually tropical environment,
some of the hardier plants will do well
Create
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Container
Plant
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Large Size
Pot
Croton
Dracena
Spike
Ming Fern
Heart Shape
Philodendron
English Ivy
provided they are not near vents or drafts.
Good soil is also key to keep plants
happy in containers. Find a light potting soil
and don’t overwater,” said McMillan.
After you transplate the plants into their
new pot be sure to give the new pot water.
Adding a small amount of fertilizer will
help too, provided it’s in the spring time.
Above: Creating your own
container plant to last
throughout the seasons

6. By: Claire McMillan
Chef Brett McDermott’s new venture
Our Daily Brett has opened for business in
the city’s southwest.
The young entrepreneur originally started
out doing private catering and decided
to open a retail space when a location
became available close to home. With a
commerce degree and a love for fresh food,
McDermott’s new store will compliment
and outfit his catering company.
“I thought it was a good opportunity,”
said McDermott.
“Retail wasn’t originally part of the plan
but the space became available.”
This is a significant milestone for
McDermott, who started out Our Daily
Brett in 2010. He has a unique approach
catering by cooking dinner for guests in
their own home. He also does corporate
catering and will cook onsite for guests.
His motto of “Good, Honest, Food,”
has brought in a clientele of those looking
for the best the city offers. The fresh food
approach to his cooking and the convenient
location has attracted Calgarians, who are
now being more conscious than ever, of
what they put into their mouth.
The store is bright and open with large
windows and skylights that bring natural
light into the space. McDermott had an
idea of how he wanted the space to look.
Sally Healy Design and Tank Design Studio
were the design team who helped bring the
concept to life.
“I had a certain look I was after, but I had
a great team onboard,” he said.
McDermott offers a variety of fresh
foods sold in the store. Packaged jerky,
cornichons (pickles), soups, and dips are
lined neatly in the cooler and ready for
purchase.
In addition, he creates a fresh sheet
with a seasonal sandwich, lunch and
dinner options. There is also a salad bar,
with freshly made salads to take out for
those looking for a night off of cooking.
McDermott accommodates those needs.
The foot traffic in the store now accounts
for over half of his sales with the catering
side still bringing in business.
“The walk-in (traffic) is getting busier by
the day,” said McDermott
The corner of 14th
St and 27th
Avenue has
been newly renovated and leased out for
retail. The old building sat vacant for years
without anyone leasing the space.
In addition to Our Daily Brett, there is
now a Starbucks, Fishmans, and new beauty
bar in the strip mall.
He said he jumped at the opportunity
close to where he grew up. Opening the
store has been the proudest moment of his
life.
His professional goals are to have Our
Daily Brett (ODB) become a staple in
Calgary for years to come. McDermott and
staff are putting in many hours now to reach
his goals, and to learn from their mistakes.
He surrounds himself with hardworking
people and likes those who are also
creative.
McDermott’s philosophies are to be a
good person, embrace change, and to learn
something new everyday, and most of all
have fun.
Good.
Honest.
Food.
Top left: Kitchen aprons hang at Our Daily Brett; Above: A fresh baked cake and croissants are displayed for purchase.

7. Analoug Cafe
offering delicious organic coffee and
house made baked treats since 2009
1806 19th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2T4P6
ph. 403.861-8265
email. info@analoug.com