Contact Gus for more details at shaurat@persona.ca

Saturday is Game Day in Redwood – Drop-In Anytime Noon to Midnight! is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

Oil Crash, produced and directed by award-winning European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, tells the story of how our civilization’s addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology. Compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining, the film visits with the world’s top experts and comes to a startling, but logical conclusion – our industrial society, built on cheap and readily available oil, must be completely re-imagined and overhauled.

Admission is free at Redwood House and donations to RMSC warmly accepted.  Organic herbal teas and non-GMO popcorn will be served.  Select wine and beer available for purchase.

RMSC Friday Night Film Series Presents “A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash” Friday, Feb. 17, 8pm @ Redwood House is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

Berm- machine groomed and track set

 Soccer Field/training grid-  no grooming as of noon today

Golf Course- will be packed this afternoon

Trail to Bragg Creek -  no grooming as of noon today

X-C Trail & Snow Update for February 14 is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

Painting, Drawing, Marbelling, Sculpting, Print-Making and more …

Bring home a Masterpiece (or two) each day!

For Ages 7 & Up

Family Week Art Camp for Kids 7 & Up – Register Now! is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

X-C Ski Trail Map is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

Snowmobiles Prohibited is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

In addition to the groomed track, the trail will be packed to accommodate pedestrians.  Pedestrians are asked to refrain from walking on the track, as there will be plenty of room for both modes of travel.

The Redwood Meadows Golf and Country Club has graciously accepted Townsite’s request for trail grooming on their property, in select locations and for resident use only.  These select locations do not include greens, fairways or tee boxes, nor the Back 9 holes.  As there have been some skiiers who have skied under fences and on posted restricted areas already this year, the Administration has asked that skiiers refrain from skiing on the golf course until a pre-authorized groomed trail has been set.  As this will be a trial year of trail grooming on the Golf Course, we request that residents honour the Golf Course requests.  Thank you in advance for your consideration. For more information on trail grooming in Redwood Meadows, please contact the Townsite Office @ 949-3563 or Flora Geisbrecht @ 949-7721.

X-C Ski Trail Update: Residents Asked to Please Stay Off Golf Course Until Preauthorized Trails are Groomed. is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

1. Stop Using Plastic Bags. I know everyone knows this one – they sell fabric bags in every super market these days – but still, every time I’m in the checkout line, there’s someone without one. Make a rule for yourself. No bags. If you forget your bag, don’t buy it, or carry your goods without one.  Use cotton or mesh bags for produce and bulk as well.  This isn’t just for groceries either. Have a pocket-size bag on you when you’re clothes shopping or just going out – you never know when you might buy something.
2. Set Up Your Recycling in a convenient place. This sounds like a little thing, but it has a big impact! We found that if we have bins for newspaper, mixed paper, and bottles and cans next to each other in the kitchen, we were more likely to use it than if we had to walk downstairs and outside every time we wanted to recycle a tin can. These are all “dry” recyclables, so they should be washed clean and won’t smell. Don’t be afraid to put them out in the open. If you have a nice set of baskets, people are more likely to ask what your system is all about, and you can share your recycling knowledge.
3. Compost! This is the single most effective way to cut your garbage output. According the the David Suzuki Foundation, “roughly 40% of the waste in our landfills is compostable organic matter”. That’s crazy! If you compost properly, composts don’t smell, and you can cut your trips to take out the odorous trash by half! You can get a small worm composter for your deck or kitchen or a bigger one for outside. See the resources page for more info.
4. Recycle everything you can. I mean everything. Look on your municipal website or give them a call to find out exactly what they take. Do a bit of research to seek out alternative recyclers – maybe ther don’t take milk containers in your curbside pick up, but they might at your local grocers.  We find it helps to have a list posted on the inside of a kitchen cupboard as a quick reference. Remember that even little bits, like paper receipts, are recyclable, and small things add up.
5. Give Up Take Out Containers. And I’m not just talking about coffee cups.  When you’re leaving the house in the morning, and you don’t have a lunch with you, it’s pretty obvious you’re going to have to buy something, so grab a container and some cutlery. We keep a couple “to go kits” in the car with our fabric bags.  If you’re buying something simple like a piece of pizza or a muffin that you’ll eat right away, just ask for it in your hand.
6. Check the Package BEFORE you Buy It. This is another one that sounds easy to do but is also easy to forget.  You can keep a reminder card in your wallet listing they types of containers your city picks up.  If they’re not recyclable, we make a choice when we’re in the store not to buy them.  We also try to go for “pure” packaging products like glass instead of composite products like tetrapaks that are hard to recycle.
7. Buy Secondhand. Besides saving you money, previously loved goods don’t come with packaging. Who says you need a brand new bread machine or a brand new frying pan. There are millions of them already out there, and a lot of them need a new home. Try craigslist, freecycle, or your local thrift shop.
8. DIY (Do It Yourself).  You can make a surprising number of things yourself (and save some serious cash at the same time).  From bread to clothing to laundry soap, check out what we’ve been making on our DIY page.
9. Get Educated. Read about recycling and going waste-free to learn about what others are doing.  Watch The Story of Stuff , an eye opening animated, short film about the cycle of waste and consumerism.  Search the internet for information on waste.   Check out our blog’s Resource page.  There is tons of information out there that can help you reduce your garbage.
10. Let businesses know how you feel. Leave your packaging at the till or mail it back to the manufacturer. Writing a letter or calling a company goes a long way; I almost always get a response of some kind. 

Top Ten Tips for Reducing Household Waste courtesy of the Clean Bin Project is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

These are balanced, total body workouts mixing up strength training, cardio and core work for all levels.  Please bring weights and mat to classes.  Stability balls and steps may also be required. 

The schedule is as follows:  

Monday / Friday Mornings with Ann Sullivan:  9 – 10 am.  Contact anns@safari.ca for details.

Tuesday / Thursday Evenings with Trisha Koomans:  6:30 – 7:30 pm.  Saturday Morning Metabolic Resistance Training Class 8:30 – 9:30am.  Contact tmkoomans@hotmail.com for information.

Redwood House Fitness Schedule is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows

Skate Park Regulations

• This is a use-at-your-own-risk facility for skateboarding, in-line skating and BMX biking ONLY.
• Helmets MUST be worn at ALL times.
• Knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are strongly recommended.  
• No unauthorized obstacles, materials, or other pieces of equipment are allowed in the Skate Park (i.e. you can’t build your own ramps or jumps)
• The following items and activities are prohibited:
  • Littering and Grafitti
  • Glass Containers
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Portable or personal radios, stereos, CD players, speakers, or other amplified music.
• Always skate in control and to your ability.
• Be nice and watch your language.
• Take your turn and watch out for younger skaters/bikers.
• Do not skate in wet or snowy conditions.
• No one under age 8 is allowed without adult supervision.
• Bring a buddy – don’t skate alone.
• This is your park, enjoy it, use it wisely and don’t abuse it.  Any problems should be reported by calling the Redwood Meadows Townsite Office at (403) 949-3563.  In an emergency, call 911.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE PARK

Colin Rudolph Memorial Skate Park Now Open is a post from: Townsite of Redwood Meadows