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What's in a Name?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
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Hou's it gaun?
Many of you have asked me in the past how we arrived at the street names for Stonebridge Glen. First I will tell you that Carstairs got it's name after the river that once flowed west of town was named for a Lt. Col Carstairs of the RNWMP who had been stationed here in 1885. The town was subsequently named after the river. Carstairs is a small town in Scotland which is a suburb of Glasgow. I had the fortunate opportunity to visit the town a few years ago and learned that the name originates from castel tarres: 'The Castle of Tarres'.
Residents of Skara Brae Close and Stenness Circle; You may have wondered at some point as to the origin and relevance of these names. Shortly after a trek through northern Scotland, I was given the opportunity to develop names for our new subdivision. The names needed to reflect the Subdivision name, Stonebridge Glen. After some discussion we wanted each name to represent stone structures that have stood the test of time, and also reflect the Scottish heritage of Carstairs. Therefore, the cul-de-sacs were named after two archaeological sites in the Orkney Islands, just off the north coast of Scotland.
Skara Brae still stands as the best-preserved group of Stone Age houses in Western Europe. The houses contain stone furniture, hearths doorways, bed enclosures and drains.The Standing Stones of Stenness form a ring 44 meters in diameter and stand about 19 feet high. The construction dates to around 3000 BC. It is thought that the stones were used to estimate the timing of seasons, or as a meeting place for commerce. For more information about these sites visit: www.orkneyjar.com/history. Stenlea, roughly translated from Gaelic means: Stone Meadow, and Stromsay is a derivation on Stronsay (Stronsay Island) - Strom is also a Gaelic derivation of 'Stone'.
See ye efter!
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2010 Municipal Election Results
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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| Municipal Election Unofficial Results |
| Unofficial Election results: Sandi Roberts, 628 (elected); Nathan Cooper, 574 (elected); Rick Blair, 561 (elected); Dean Allan, 543 (elected); Al Molnar, 457 (elected); Sheldon Ball, 418 (elected); Marty Ratz, 406; Bill Dallas, 353; Leslie Cunningham, 311; Rhonda Wise, 249; Rene Collins, 137. There were 3 spoiled ballots.
Lance Colby was elected Mayor by acclamation. | |
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Stonebridge Glen Christmas Exchange
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
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- What:
Stonebridge Glen Christmas Exchange
Not
just cookies! Are you a Bread
Maker? Bake
loaves/home made buns. A Scrapbooker?
Make some cards
or gift tags
for everyone.
Wine
Maker? How about a bottle for everyone? Glassmaker or
Woodworker? Make some votive candle holders. The ideas are endless
– just let me
know.
- When:
Friday, December
3, 2010 @ 7-ish
- Where:
#81 Stenness Circle
Contact:
Brenda Irwin at403-337-3370
or brendahirwin@shaw.ca
Guidelines:
- Limited to
residents of
Stonebridge Glen –
a great way to meet everyone!!
- Everything
should be home made.
- You HAVE TO
be in attendance. There
will be no drop-n-go this year.
- Limited to
the first 12 respondents.
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Fire Prevention Week
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
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This week is fire prevention week. The Fire departments are asking all home owners or renters to check their smoke detectors. It is a good idea to check them on a regular basis and replace any 9 volt batteries twice a year. The Fire Commissioner's office is also urging residents to devise a home escape plan and practice it. You can find more information on home fire safety at http://www.calgary.ca/fire
Gold Seal Homes was pleased to be a part of the Calgary Fire Department's annual smoke detector blitz in the Marlboro area of Calgary on Monday night. For a link to the story follow: |
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Photo Contest
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Stonebridge Glen Residents:
Here is a video representing the photos submitted to our contest. Congats to Chris & Lara Pawluk, Kirk Westlund and Tanya Ponich who are all winners in our contest. Click on the link below to view the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl1GTDOWP6g
Do you have a shutter-bug in the family? If so, we are having a little contest to see all your greatest pictures you have taken within our little community since you moved in to Stonebridge Glen (SGB). Please send us your favourite(s) and we will post them to the SBG website. The top three pictures will receive a prize! The top prize is pretty good!
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Stonebridge Pond
Friday, July 09, 2010
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We have some new visiters to Stonebridge Glen. A malard pair have been in the pond since early spring. The other day on of the residents informed us that the malards now had 4 chicks. Everyone has been enjoying them during thier evening walks around the pond area. View a short video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Qs--w-qTE
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Canada Day 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
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Canada Day was a little cold this year, but that did not stop over two hundred attendees from enjoying music and fun at Memorial Park. Our local band (The Polyjesters) were on hand to entertain the crowd and the kids had a blast playing on the bouncy rides and touring the Carstairs Fire Department's newest fire truck. Over fifty children decorated their bikes for the annual Bike Parade. Gold Seal Homes was on hand to give out prizes to two lucky children with the best decorated bikes.
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Welcome to Stonebridge Glen
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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Stonebridge Glen is Carstairs Premium Development, located on the Carstairs Golf Course. Neighborhood amenities include +50 Villas, a Pond, Walking Paths and homes backing onto the Carstairs Golf Course.
Nestled against the Carstairs Golf Course, Stonebridge Glen offers a unique Estate living opportunity. The majority of the available lots back onto attractive amenities. Your morning coffee or evening dinner can be spent quietly looking over the Golf Course fairways, a wonderful pond, or take a stroll along the interconnecting walking paths and breathe in the sweet country air.
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Stonebridge Glen Showhome
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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For Sale in Stonebridge Glen
- Three bedroom / 2.5 bath
- 9' Main Floor
- Granite countertops / full height Maple Cabinets in kitchen
- Tiled Foyer / Hardwood on main floor
- 22' x 24' insulated & drywalled Garage (with 8' x 12' shop at rear)
- Built Green
- In-floor heating
- Fortress system (residential sprinklers)
- Media wiring & security system
- Covered porches
- 12' x 20' deck (Trex decking)
- Second floor office area
- LifeBreath system
Call Murray @ (403) 371-4567 for showing
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