HappyNovember,AuburnBay! RESIDENT RELATIONS E-NEWSLETTER
WelcometotheNovembereditionoftheResidentRelationseNewsletter!Aswinterslowlyapproaches,we’regettingreadyforthefirst signsofsnowandthecozyseasonahead Inanticipationofthe changingweather,we’rethrilledtoshareupdates,upcomingevents, andwaystostayconnectedwithourcommunitythroughoutthecolder months
TheCoatsforCalgaryJacketDriveisbackatAuburnHouse!Weare proudtobeasupporterofCoatsforCalgaryforanotheryear Our donationboxwillbeinourlobbyuntilJanuary21st,2025 Dropoff yourgentlyusedwinterapparelandhelpussupportCalgary’sless fortunate
Astemperaturesdropandicebeginstoform,pleaserememberto prioritizesafetybystayingoffstormponds Below,you'llfind importantinformationfromtheCityofCalgarytokeepinmind Wehopeeveryonehadaspook-taculartimeatthisyear’sannual HauntedHouse!Welovedseeingyoubraveourcryptofcreaturesfor aHalloweenscare Untilnextyear
Ourmaintenanceteamishardatworkbringingtheholidaylight displaytolifeforthecommunity!Ittakesalotofplanningandeffort tomakesureAuburnBayshinesbrightlyfortheseason Fora behind-the-sceneslookathowourteammakesithappen,check outtheABRAHolidayLightDisplaypageforsomefunfactsand insights!
CheckoutsomeofourfreeprogramsforthemonthofNovember andstaytunedforour2024/2025WinterProgramGuide JoinusonSaturdaynightsforourYouthSportsNightsforages12-17! Eachweekendwillfeatureadifferentsport,rotatingthrough Badminton,Basketball&Volleyball
Joinusforthe2024ChristmasCraftandMarketplaceonSaturday, November16thfrom10:00am-3:00pm Fromcustom-madecraftsto yourfavouritehome-basedgoodsandservices,there’ssomething foreveryoneonyourholidayshoppinglist
Asalways,ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsthatneedtobe addressed,pleasedonothesitatetoemailmeat rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org.
CoatsforCalgary2024JacketDriveatAuburnHouse MeetYourNewMembersoftheBoard
CommemorativeDatesforNovember:AdminOfficeClosedNov.11th CommunityNews:PetoftheMonth
ABRAPrograms:Drop-inPrograms&WinterGuideComingSoon UpcomingEvents:ChristmasCraft&Marketplace&More
Ask a Manager
Hey Auburn Bay! Has there ever been a question that you wanted to ask our managers about, whether it’s regarding events, programs, landscaping, procedures, policies and more? Well here is your chance. Each month our General Manager will select one question to answer from our residents, and our reply will be answered in the next newsletter. If you have a question that you have been pondering about, feel free to forward it to rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org
AskaManagerQuestion
The ABRA prefers to practice catch & release, however you can take home up to two (2) fish per day (per member) and twelve (12) fish per month (per household).
ParkHours:Monday-Sunday 9:00am-10:00pm
AdministrationHours:Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Need your Membership?
Homeowners:Bringacopyofyour CertificateofTitle,aswellas government-issuedphotoI.D.withthe AuburnBayaddressonittoAuburn Housetoreceiveyourpermanent membershipcard.
Tenants:Ensureyourlandlordhas completedaTransferofPrivilegesform &sentintheirCertificateofTitle.Bringin yourtenancyagreement&photoID withtheAuburnBayAddress.Headshots &documentscanbeemailedinto csr@auburnbay.orgortaken/provided attheoffice.Ourofficeisopenfrom9 a.m.-10p.m.daily.
Youth Membership Cards (12+)
HOWTOOBTAINAYOUTHMEMBERSHIPCARD:
Parents/Guardiansmustprovideabirthcertificateandmustfillouta
Children’sWaiverForminorderforanychildren,aged12to15,toreceivetheir membershipcard.Photoscanbetakenatourmainofficeorsentviaemailto csr@auburnbay.org
Children’sWaiversmustbefilledouttoreceiveayouthcard Theformis availablethroughthelinkbelow.
Childrenunder12willnotreceivecardsandmayonlyutilizethefacilities whenaccompaniedbyanadult Youthwithoutamembershipcardarenotpermittedinthefacilityalone.
ADDING YOUR LAKE MEMBERSHIP CARD TO YOUR PHONE THROUGH STOCARD
AuburnHouseisanocard,noaccessfacility.Havingyourlakecardonyourphoneisagreat waytoavoiddisappointmentatthegate.
Oncedownloaded,tap onthe+inthetop right,thenselect OTHERCARD
Onyourphone,goto theappstoreand downloadSTOCARD
Next,scanyouruniquebarcode locatedonthebackofyour membershipcardORenterthe6digits manually
Here'satip!Ifyouhavelostyourissued membershipcard,stopbyAuburn Houseandwecanhelpyou!
Laststep!Labelyourcardandhit save!
Stay safe, stay off storm ponds.
As the weather cools and ice begins to slowly form on local storm ponds, it's important to remember that storm ponds play a crucial role in protecting our community from flooding and cleaning stormwater Due to rapidly changing water levels, poor water quality and varying ice thickness, these ponds are not safe for recreational use. Any activities on or in storm ponds are strictly prohibited under the Stormwater Bylaw.
Whystormpondsarenotsafeforanyactivity:
The water in these ponds contains sediment and contaminants (e.g. road salt, vehicle fluids, bacteria, fertilizers, pesticides) that are collected as water travels through the community on their way to the storm pond, which can weaken the ice. 1 Water levels are constantly changing as water moves between inlet and outlet pipes creating unstable air gaps between the ice and water 2. Ice thickness can vary across the pond's surface. 3.
Redflagsareraisedasthelaketemperaturehas dippedbelow10degrees!Thelakeisnow officiallyclosedfortheseason.Ourflagsplaya vitalroleinguidingresidents.Pleasebesureto avoidthelakeandrefrainfromsteppingonto theiceasitstartstoformuntilyouobservethe greenflagsbeingraised Thankyouforyour cooperation!
FISHING
Diary
Some young anglers caught a fish in our lake and noticed some interesting markings on it! These distinctive patterns are calledparr marks. Parr marks are the vertical, dark bars or spots found on the sides of juvenile fish, especially in species like salmon and trout. They provide natural camouflage, helping the fish blend into their freshwater habitats. As the fish mature, these markings typically fade.
ABRA ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE
WehopeeveryonehadafantastictimeatourannualHauntedHouse!Huge thankstotheABRAstafffortheirhardworkanddedicationinplanningand deliveringanotheramazingHalloweenexperienceforourcommunity.
Coats for Calgary is Accepting: Official Drop-Off Location
Scarves,mittens,&toques Snowpants,newwinterboots,etc.
NewandUsedJacketsforallages.No jacketsgotowasteasthereisaprogramto repairorrecycleasneeded. Donate
AuburnHouseisproudtosupporttheCoatsfor CalgaryJacketDriveasanofficialdrop-off location.Bringyourgentlyusedcoatsand winterclothingtoAuburnHouseandplace theminthedesignateddonationboxinour lobby. Ifyou’dliketosupporttheCoatsforCalgary JacketDrivebutdon’thaveacoattodonate, youcanstillhelpkeepourcommunitywarm. SimplyscantheQRcodetomakeasmall donationonline!
Donationsgodirectlytothecauseandcanbe madeat:calgarydropin.ca/coatsforcalgary
General Winter Rules
Nopersonispermittedontheicewhiletheredflagsandthinicesignsare up.TheonlyexceptionistrainedABRAstaffwhoareconductingsafety checks.
Allusersmuststayoffthelakeuntilthethinicesignsareremovedandthe greenflagsareflying.
Allusersmustactinasafeandresponsiblemanner. Membersandguestswillenterandusetheoutdooramenitiesattheirown risk.
TheABRAstaffwillevictanyuserdisplayingunacceptablebehaviorofany kindatourdiscretion.
GeneralcourtesytowardsABRAstaffandotherpatronsisexpectedofall individualsusingthepark,facilityanditsamenities. Children/youthmustbeaccompaniedbyacardholderwhileusingABRA facilities.
NodogsarepermittedonABRApropertyincludingthelakeandlake accessways.
DonotlitterwhileusingABRAamenities.
WoodburningfirepitsareNOTpermittedonABRApropertyincludingthe lakeandlakeaccessways.
PortablepropanefitpitsarepermittedonABRApropertybutmustbe supervisedatalltimes.PropanefirepitsMUSTberemoveddailyand cannotbeleftoutovernight.
ResidentsMUSTremainwiththeirguestswhileusingABRAamenities, includinglakeaccessways.
Smoking,vapinganddrinkingalcoholareprohibitedonABRAproperty, includinglakeaccessways.
Inallmatters,whetherornotspecificallycoveredherein,courtesyand commonsenseshallprevail.
Meet Your New Members of the Board
PaulgrewupinSouthernAlbertaandhascalledCalgaryhome since2010.AfteroutgrowingtheirhomeinMcKenzieTowne,he,his wife,andtheirfourchildrenmadethemovetoAuburnBayfour yearsago,andtheyabsolutelyloveithere! Withover25yearsofmanagementexperience,Paulhasheld variousDirectorpositionsinthefuelandretailconveniencesector andcurrentlyworksinamanagementrolewithinthedownstream businessofaglobaloilandgascompany Hiscareerhasinstilledin himtheimportanceofbeingaccountabletobothcustomersand shareholderswhiledeliveringvalueandprotectingthebusiness. As amemberoftheboard,Pauliscommittedtoensuringthat residentsseevalueintheircommunity,thattheirvoicesareheard, andthattheboardsetsacourseforprosperityinthefuture.
JPisanewmemberoftheboardfortheAuburnBayResidents Association Withabackgroundinfinanceandsmallbusinesses,he bringsvaluableexpertiseinleadership,communication,financial management,andrelationshipbuilding.Along-timeresidentof AuburnBay,JPisdedicatedtofosteringavibrantandengaged community.Heisparticularlypassionateaboutimproving communityengagementandcommunication,whilealsolooking fornew,safe,andinnovativeprojectsandprogramsforthe community,aimingtoenhancethequalityoflifeforallresidents Outsideofboardduties,heenjoysspendingtimewithhiswifeand newbaby,beinganavidgolfer,andlendingahelpinghand.
Paul Meyer, Resident Director
JP Sandhu, Resident Director
Membership Rules
AllABRAmembershipcardholdersMUSTberespectfulofABRApropertyand staff.
Allmembersmustpresenttheirmembershipcardtogainentrancetothepark andfacility.
AllABRAhouseholds,ingoodstanding,arepermittedtohavefive(5)guestsper day.
Propertyownersare100%responsiblefortheirguestswhileusingABRA amenities.
ResidentsmustresidewiththeirguestswhenusingABRAamenities. MembersarenotpermittedtosigninotherAuburnBayresidents–no exceptions.
AllABRAamenitiesandfacilitiesare“UseatYourOwnRisk”.
MembersmustadheretoABRArulesandregulationswhileusingABRA amenitiesandfacilities.
MembershipcardsremainthepropertyoftheAuburnBayResidents Association.ABRAwillseizeandsuspendaccessiftheholderofthecard breachestherules.
AllmembersaccessingtheAuburnBayamenitiesmustalwayscarrytheir membershipcardandpresentituponrequestoftheAuburnBayResidents Associationstaff.
Membershipcardsarenottransferable,includingbetweenmembersofthe samehousehold.
Lendingyourmembershipcardtoanotherpersonisprohibitedandwillresultin atemporarysuspensionofmembershipprivilegesasdeterminedbyABRA. Ifamembershipcardislostorstolen,residentswillbechargeda$10 replacementfee
ShorttermrentalsandAirB&B’sarenotpermittedtoobtainABRAmembership. Privatelakeshoreandlakeaccessdocksareprivatepropertyandnottobe accessedbyanyoneotherthantheresidentswhoresideintheseareas. Pleaseallowupto72hoursforallmembershipcardsrequeststobecompleted.
Commemorative Days: MonthlyDedications:
November
Novemberisamonthfilledwithsignificant commemorativedatesandeventsthatcelebrate variousaspectsofculture,history,andawareness Here arearesomeupcomingcommemorativedatesfor November:
November5-11:Veterans’Week
MarkedonthebuilduptoRemembranceDay,VeteransWeekservesasatime torememberallthosewhohaveservedCanadaintimesofwar,military conflicts,andpeace
November8-IndigenousVeteransDay
Administrative Office will be CLOSED Monday, November 11th for Remembrance Day
Facility will remain open during regular hours
FirstNations,InuitandMétispeopleinCanadahavealongandproudtradition ofmilitaryservicetoourcountry Thesedeterminedvolunteerswereoften forcedtoovercomemanychallengestoserveinuniform,fromlearninganew languageandadaptingtoculturaldifferences,tohavingtotravelgreat distancesfromtheirremotecommunitiesjusttoenlist Thechallengesthey facedoftenextendedtotheirpost-servicelife
November11-RemembranceDay
November11commemoratesthearmisticeagreementthatendedtheFirst WorldWaronNovember11,1918at11:00am Remembranceceremoniesareheld throughoutCanadaonthisday,andthedayisusedtorememberandhonour thosewhofoughtandthosewhodiedinarmedconflicts
November20-NationalChildDay&TransgenderDayof Remembrance
NationalChildDay:November20isNationalChildDayinCanada Itisabout celebratingchildrenas: activeparticipantsintheirownlivesandintheircommunities activecitizenswhocanandshouldmeaningfullycontributetodecisions thataffecttheirlives
NationalChildDayisanexcellentopportunityforeducators,parentsand caregiverstoteachchildrenabouttheirrights
TransgenderDayofRemembrance:AfterthemurderofRitaHesterin Massachusetts,November20becameadaytorememberandmemorialize thosewhohaveexperiencedhatred,violence,andmurderasaresultof transphobia Thedayalsoservesasanawarenessdaytothechallengesand discriminationfacedbytransgenderpeople
November25-December10:16DaysofActivismAgainst Gender-basedViolence
Thiscampaignstartedin1991tocalloutandspeakupongender-based violence,andtorenewourcommitmenttoendingviolenceagainstwomen, girls,and2SLGBTQI+individuals
Community Maintenance
InadditiontomaintainingAuburnHouse,theParkandtheLake,theAuburnBay ResidentsAssociation(ABRA)providesenhancedlandscapingandmaintenancein manyareaswithinthecommunity.
CommunityLandscapingMap
Yellow: ABRA Property
Red:City Property - ABRA Responsibility
Purple: City Property - ELM Agreement
LightBlue: City Property - Homeowner Responsibility
Green:City Property - City Responsibility
Navy: Calgary Board of Education Property
Orange:Calgary Catholic School District Property
Enhancedmaintenanceand landscapingincludes:
A contract with the City of Calgary to maintain certain community medians and boulevards throughout the community Lake Access Ways Entryways and Decorative Corners
OtherQuestionsandConcerns:
Forquestionsorconcernsregardinglandscape maintenanceorsnowremovalpleaserefertothemap andcontacttheappropriateorganizationmaintainingthe area:
ABRAMaintenance (403)537-2604
CityofCalgary
Advertisingsigns(non-ABRA)
Animals in the lake facility
Animals in the community (wild)
Animals loose in the community (domestic)
Condo parking permits
Docks
Garbage Removal
Maintenance/Cleaning in Auburn House
Roadkill Removal 3-1-1
ABRA
Holiday Light Display
Ifyou'vevisitedtheparkordrivenintoAuburn Bayrecently,youmayhavenoticedour maintenanceteambusysettingupthe Christmaslights.
Eachfall,theABRAMaintenanceteam dedicatessignificanttimeandeffortto preparingtheholidaylightdisplay.Weather permitting,theystartworkingasearlyinthe fallaspossibletoensureeverythingisready toshinejustafterNovember11th Theteam decoratesnumeroustreesthroughoutthe parkandinhigh-trafficareas Wealsowork withtheCityofCalgaryeachyeartoobtain permissiontolightuptreesalongAuburnBay Gate,thecommunity'smainentrance.The processinvolveswrappinglightsaroundtrees withtheuseofaspecializedpole,aphysically demandingtaskthatrequiresagreatdealof stamina.Intotal,theteamwillspend approximately600hoursworkingfromthelift tocompletethedisplay.Usingapproximately 20,000lights andgrowingasthetreesget taller ourChristmaslightdisplayisa reflectionoftheamazingteamworkofour maintenancecrew!
ABRA decorates over 250 trees between the park, main boulevard, and parking lot.
Over the past few years, the trees have grown significantly, and some now require the lift to be fully extended to reach them.
Different species of trees require unique techniques for hanging lights.
We use around 20,000 lights, but this number increases each year as the trees continue to grow
PETOFTHEMONTH!
Hi,I’mWinston.IwasadoptedfromaarcsandIama1.5yroldgoldenretriever.Ilove walks,doingyardzoomiesandtryingtochewmycuddleduck!Momalreadysewedhis beakbackononce.Igetsomanycuddlesandearscratchesfrommynewsisters,they loveme.IgetexcitedandsometimesjumpbutI’mjusthappytobeoutandsocializing.
LoveWinston,mynewparentsAmieandChrisandmysisters,AutumnandCharlotte.
SoifyouseemeoutwalkingI’mreallysorryifIjump.Iwouldn’thurtafly!ExceptI accidentallyateadragonflymydadwaslookingat Oops Ilovemynewfureverhome DOYOUHAVEANADORABLEPET? TheAuburnBayCommunitywantstomeetthem!Emailapictureandabriefdescriptionto: rrcoordinator@auburnbay.orgtobefeaturedinupcomingnewsletters!
PROGRAMS ABRA
KREATIVE KIDS
STORYTIME
ABRA PROGRAM
Kreative Kids is back! Get ready to get Kreative! Register for this free program online or by calling our main office (403) 537-2601 and join our staff on selected Fridays for a story and activity Drop-in spots are limited! Please email rrcoordinator@auburnbay.org for availability.
This free registered program runs from 10:00am - 10:30am
Please note that these dates are subject to change without notice at any time. For Auburn Bay Residents Only Younger siblings are welcome!
Upcoming Dates:
Upcoming Dates:
SeniorsSocialDrop-in(55+)
11:00am-1:00pmWednesdays(Bi-Weekly)
SeniorsSocialDrop-inwillberunningbiweeklystartingSeptember18thon Wednesdaysfrom11:00am-1:00pm. OurSeniorsDrop-InProgramoffersa relaxedandwelcomingenvironmentfor youtojoinatyourconvenience,whether you 'relookingtoengageinactivitiesor simplygatherwithfriendsforacoffee.
Pleasenotethatthisdrop-inisfree forresidentsonly.A$2chargewill applytoallguests.
Drop-inProgramsContinued
Parent&Tot(Ages0-4)
ComedowntoAuburnHousetoenjoygymnasiumdrop-infor parentsandtoddlers,aged0to4.Therewillbeaselectionoftoys andequipmentavailableforyouandyourlittleonestoenjoy! Childrenmustbeunderparentalsupervisionatalltimes.Parent& Totdrop-inwillrunthefollowingTuesday&Saturdaymornings:
Tuesdays,September10toDecember17(excl.Oct.29) Saturdays,September14t0December14(excl.Oct.12,Nov.16&Dec.7)
9:30a.m.to12:00p.m.
Regularguestrulesapply.NotethatregistrationisnotrequiredforParent&Tot. Thereisa$2.00chargeperchildforanyguests.Allnon-residentsMUSTbe accompaniedbyaresident.
JoinusatAuburnHouseforthisFREEdrop-in!Wewillhave aselectionofboardgamesavailable,oryoucanbringyour own!Thisdrop-inprogramrunsthefollowingMondays from6:30to8:30pm.
Dates: October7 November18 December9
GYMSCHEDULE&INFO
Please be aware of the rules for our gymnasium:
IndoorCourtsdonothaveareservationsystem. Allcourtsareona"firstcomefirstserve"basis However,allplayersmustabidebytherotation systemandtaketurnsalternating gameplaywhentherearemoregroupsthan courts
Onceamatchiscomplete,thenextavailable playerswillheadtoacourttostarttheirgame
*Pleasebecourteous,fair,andrespectfulofall users.AuburnHousestaffdonotdelegategame timesand/orrotations ABRADOESNOTPROVIDEGYMSUPERVISION
Drop-inFeesforGuests
OPEN GYM & SPLIT GYM
OpenGym(Non-Netted):Basketball,floor hockey,dodgeball opengymisanall-ages opportunityforfamilyandyouthtousethe gymforsports!
SplitGym(HalfNetted,HalfNon-Netted):Half thegymaccommodatesnon-nettedsports andhalfaccommodatespickleballor badminton.
DROP-INPAYMENTSARENON-REFUNDABLE, NOEXCEPTIONS.
ADULT DROP-IN REMINDER:
GYM AND
Allusersmustcheck-inattheoffice beforeenteringthegymnasium. Adultmembersarepermittedto bringupto5guests(perhousehold) ResidentsMUSTremainwiththeir guestswhileusingABRAamenities. Guestsarenotpermittedintothe facilityuntiltheirresidentispresent.
Youthmembers(12-16years,with writtenparentalconsent)upto2 guests(perhousehold) Indoorshoesaremandatoryforall users.
Thegymnasiumisnotamakeshift lockerroom.Allusersmustusethe designatedchangeroomsinthe bathrooms.
Nooutdoorhockeysticksorpucks permitted.
Nofoodordrink(exceptwater).
GymnasiumScheduleissubjectto changeatanytimewithoutnotice. Pleaserespectthedesignateddropintimes.
UPCOMING Events
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Saturday,November16,2024
10:00am–3:00pm
Stepintoamerrywonderlandandfindtheperfectholiday giftsatour17thannualChristmasCraft&Marketplace Thisenchantingeventshowcasestheincredibletalentsof localartisans,crafters,andhome-basedbusiness owners.Exploreadiverseselectionofunique,handcrafted itemsandpopularproductsfrommulti-levelmarketing vendors.
Fromcustom-madecraftstoyourfavouritehome-based goodsandservices,there’ssomethingforeveryoneon yourholidayshoppinglist Immerseyourselfinthefestive atmosphere,supportlocalcreators,andbringhome specialgiftsthatwillbecherishedbyyourlovedones
AdmissiontothepublicisFREE!However,weare requestingfooddonations,whichwillbecollectedon behalfoftheVeteransFoodBankofCalgary. Notetoshoppers:Duetospacelimitations,strollerswill notbepermittedintheupper-levelbanquetroom.
*Pleasebringcashforpurchasesassomeexhibitors maynothavecredit/debitterminals.ThereisNOATMon site.
HolyGriddlefoodtruckwillbeonsitefrom11am–3pm Santawillbemakinganappearancefrom1:15–2:15pm
StartingNovember18,2024
PreparingfortheChristmasseason meanshavingyourlettersforSanta readytobemailedtotheNorthPole.Our specialNorthPoleExpressmailboxwillbe displayedinthefrontentrancefrom openingtoclosingstartingNovember18, 2024.Pleasebesuretoincludeyour nameandreturnaddressonyourletters.
PleasewatchfordetailssoononAuburnBayRa.ca
The Grand South Christmas Markets – Make a
day of it!
Santa may live at the North Pole, but he does his shopping in the deep south. We are partnered with the neighbouring communities of Cranston, New Brighton, Mahogany, and McKenzie Towne for the Grand South Christmas Markets Market passports will be available in each participating community location and will give shoppers the chance to win a gift basket valued at $2500! Be sure to visit Auburn House first to pick up your market passport and head out for some great shopping!
ThankyoutoNaiadIrrigationSystemsLtd.fortheircontinuedsupportoftheAuburnBay ResidentsAssociationandforagainbeingoneofourtopspecialeventsponsorsin2024!
ThankyoutoHonestAutofortheirsupportoftheAuburnBayResidentsAssociationandtheir candydonationforourannualHauntedHouse
Ready to make a positive impact where you live? Volunteer with the Auburn Bay Community Association!
The Auburn Bay Community Association is 100% volunteer based with a number of ways to get involved
Why Volunteer?
Connectwithneighbors: Meet and collaborate with fellow community members who share your passion for making the neighborhood thrive
Keeptheeventsyoulove: Your presence as a volunteer ensures that events are wellorganized, impactful, and enjoyable for all who attend
These events can only continue to happen with the support of community volunteers!
Contact: info@auburnbayca.ca LOOKINGFORVOLUNTEER
SAFE SPACE INITIATIVE
What is our Safe Space Initiative?
The ABRA Safe space initiative is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment, while recognizing the diversity if our residents, guests, staff and community. Through ongoing education, awareness, and outreach, this initiative aims to build a framework for recognizing the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and acceptance of others, regardless of differences, and without biases Our policies and conduct are signed to hold our residents, patrons and staff accountable to the values of this initiative. This initiative is focused on fostering an inclusive safe space that promotes a sense of belonging in the community where individuals feel represented and dignified.
ABRAconsistentlyseekswaystoimproveourfacilityandfoster aninclusiveenvironmentforeveryone Youropinionsand suggestionsarehighlyvaluedinoureffortstoenhanceour services.Whetheryouhaveinquiries,suggestions,orinnovative ideas,don'thesitatetoreachoutviaemailat safespace@gmail.com.Let'scollaboratetomaintainasecure, inclusive,andnon-judgmentalenvironmentforeachindividual.
Inthespiritofreconciliation,weacknowledgethatwelive,workandplayonthetraditionalterritoriesof theBlackfootConfederacy(Siksika,Kainai,Piikani),theTsuut’ina,theÎyâxeNakodaNations,theMétis Nation(Region3)andallpeoplewhomaketheirhomesintheTreaty7regionofSouthernAlberta We wanttoexpressdeepgratitudeforthepeopleofthesenations,forcaringforthelandandallthe sacrificestheyhavemadedoingit.
