Grounds Updates
Submitted by Debbie Willis on behalf of Grounds Committee
Say hello to our new trees! You'll notice some adorable young plants have been planted on our co-op grounds. Thanks to a grant from the Calgary Climate Hub, we were able to plant three berry bushes (two haskap and one Saskatoon) near our fence line, and six trees around the co-op grounds. Choosing trees that are drought-resistant and low-maintenance, as well as ones that will provide shade, beauty and even food, we chose Showy Mountain Ash, D'Artagan Sour Cherry, Trembling Aspen, Autumn Brilliant Serviceberry, Snowbird Hawthorn, and Bur Oak. Next year we plan to plant more trees and shrubs with the remainder of the grant money, and we will also put up hand-painted signs to identify these new plants. Huge thanks to Grounds Committee members Mahlah Hanson, Leslie Sweder, and Matt Young for their help with this project!
Please join us for the second annual Mulch + Pizza Party! Our fall clean-up will be held on Sunday, October 18th, from 3:30 - 6:30pm. We'll be mulching and watering our new trees as well as doing some weeding. All are welcome to help out and have pizza!
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Submitted by members of unit 821
We are excited to join the Sunnyhill Community, making unit 821 home. As we slowly settle in, we've loved getting acquainted with our neighbors and we look forward to meeting even more. As for a wee snapshot of us, Dwight works in patient services at the Rockyview and loves a good round of paintball or golf! (He's always eager to include any potential enthusiasts to the paintball field should there be any takers!) Stephanie works in social services and community development and loves weaving and ceramics. She's recently been bitten by the golf bug and is already looking forward to teeing off next season with Dwight. Hippo is our sweet and sassy senior girl, with a big appetite for all the snacks (mom's popcorn being in her top 10 faves). While she's slowed down a wee bit in her 12 years, she still loves a good adventure and isn't afraid to tell you exactly what she thinks (all borks, no bites). We really look forward to getting connected and involved with the Sunnyhill Community!
November Good Food Box Delivery
Submitted by Marion Gauzer
The next Good Food Box delivery date is November 26. To place an order, email Belle Auld (belleauld@gmail.com) or Marion Gauzer (mgauzer@yahoo.ca) no later than 12:00 noon on November 17. Please include the following information:
your first/last name & unit number
your payment method, and the number and size of boxes you are ordering (more information below)
Boxes come in three sizes (*weights are approximate):
Small Box: $35 - 15-20 lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Medium Box: $40 - 25-30 lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Large Box: $45 - 35-40 lbs* of fruits and vegetables
Choose a payment method:
Pay cash when you pick up your order: in an envelope labelled with your name
OR
Pay by email transfer before the delivery date: Send your email transfer to Belle Auld (belleauld@gmail.com)
Smoking Policy
Submitted by Buzz Viberg
1. Smoking Policy
1.1. Purpose of this Policy
This Policy states rules and procedures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of members, their households, co-op staff and visitors by restricting smoking on Sunnyhill property. A smoking policy is required as per Sunnyhill Housing Cooperative’s Insurance Policy.
1.2. The relationship to Sunnyhill’s Governing Documents.
This Policy must be read together with Sunnyhill’s By-Laws, Shareholder’s Agreement and other Policies. If there is a conflict, the order of priority in section 2.9 of Sunnyhill’s By-laws
applies.
1.3. Special Meanings
(a) Smoking
Smoking includes carrying, inhaling or exhaling lit tobacco, cannabis or other products that generate smoke. It also includes having those things while they are lit, whether or not they are being carried, inhaled or exhaled.
(b) Traditional Indigenous uses
Smoking does not include using tobacco for traditional Indigenous cultural and spiritual purposes (excluding recreational use).
(c) Vaporizing
Smoking does not include vaporizing or vaping tobacco, cannabis or other substances.
(d) Sunnyhill property
For the purposes of this Policy, Sunnyhill property means all land and buildings owned, leased or controlled by Sunnyhill Housing Co-operative.
2. Smoking Restrictions
2.1. Prohibition
Co-op members must not smoke in units or within 5 meters of any building or play area on Sunnyhill property.
2.2. Acts of Others
Members must make sure that no member of their household or anyone permitted on Sunnyhill property by the co-op member or another member of their household smokes in a unit or within 5 meters of any building or play area.
2.3. Staff and Visitors
The Board of Directors will arrange for staff, contractors and visitors to follow the same rules for smoking that apply to members.
3. Outdoor Smoking
3.1. Permitted Smoking Areas ISC: Protected A
Smoking is permitted outdoors on Sunnyhill property only in areas that are at least 5 meters
from any building or play area.
3.2. Clean-up
Members must dispose of cigarette butts, cannabis waste, vaping materials and other smoking materials appropriately and must not leave them on Sunnyhill property.
4. Application of Policy
4.1. Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with this Policy may result in action under Sunnyhill's governing documents, including the By-laws and, where applicable, Section 9 (Termination of Membership). Any action must follow the procedures set out in Sunnyhill's governing documents and applicable law.
4.2. Accommodation
The Board of Directors will consider requests for accommodation where required by applicable human rights legislation. Any accommodation shall be determined on an individual basis and does not automatically create a right to smoke in an area where it is otherwise prohibited under this Policy.
Any approved accommodation must be authorized by Board motion and recorded in the
confidential minutes, including any conditions that apply. The member receiving the
accommodation should sign a copy of the Board motion or an agreement confirming the
decision.
4.3. Limits of the Policy
The Policy only relates to smoking at the co-op. It does not require members to stop smoking. It does not prohibit smokers from becoming members of the Co-op.
4.4. Starting Date for this Policy
This Policy was approved by members at General meeting September 16 th , 2026 and goes into effect immediately.
Smoking Maps
Submitted by Buzz Viberg
