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Trivia Questionâť“

159 years ago a few people decided it was a good idea to name this property they were on and call it “Canada”. Do you remember how many provinces were included in that land grab?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Community Events & Activities NW Calgary

Edgemont

  • AL-ANON Family Group Meetings [7]
    • Dates: Recurring Thursdays (July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026) [7]
    • Location: Edgemont Community Association, 33 Edgevalley Circle NW [7]
    • Details: Weekly support group meetings hosted at the community centre 
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  • Summer Art Classes with Colour on Fire Art Studio [7]
    • Dates: Starting July 2, 2026, running through the summer [7]
    • Location: Edgemont Community Association [7]
    • Details: Creative art programs and workshops for children and youth

 

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  • Forever Canadian Lawn Sign Popup [9]
    • Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026 [9]
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM [9]
    • Location: Near the Scenic Acres Stampede Breakfast [9]
    • Details: A community popup where residents can pick up a free "Forever Canadian" lawn sign

When a summer heat wave strikes NW Calgary, AC failures surge—often turning minor issues into major headaches for unprepared homeowners.  

 

Older units in communities like Charleswood or Collingwood regularly break down as sudden temperature spikes push idle systems to their limits.  

 

The most common failures—capacitor problems, refrigerant leaks, and dirty coils—can often be avoided or quickly diagnosed with a five-minute checklist of thermostat, breaker, and unit checks.  

 

If DIY steps don’t work, asking the right questions separates true 24/7 emergency services from delayed or overpriced fixes.  

 

Repairs on older systems may not be worth it, especially with outdated R-22 refrigerant or rising energy bills—replacement with models like Lennox, Carrier, or Trane is frequently the wiser investment.  

 

Annual spring maintenance, especially coil cleaning, is the best prevention.  

 

Booking a professional AC check before the next heat wave ensures local peace of mind and comfort all summer.


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đź’ˇ Answer to Trivia Question:

Canada became a country on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act united the colonies of OntarioQuebecNew Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada.

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