I have long been an ally of our energy sector in Alberta, and know the reach of it benefits to Albertans, but by its reach of employing hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Our energy sector is the most innovative, and environmentally conscious energy sector on the planet. Period. Your City Council is behind the energyRead more
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This is the Green Line update for December 2018, but I with the new funding announcement last week that replaces MSI funding in 2022, this means that there is a funding path for Phase 2 of the Green Line that I am looking at. I am excited for this to start construction in 2020. ThereRead more
City Council finalizes the One Calgary 2019-2022 Service Plans and Budgets Here is the summary of what Council agreed to last week after 5 days of debate, presentations from City Departments and Calgarians. For more information, visit calgary.ca/yourservices to see the full plans and budgets, Council’s direction, information on each of The City’s services, and “WhatRead more
Vote of the Electors 2018: Unofficial Results Unofficial Vote Results The unofficial results of the 2018 Vote of the Electors: Are you for or are you against Calgary hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games? I am for Calgary hosting 132,832 43.6% I am against Calgary hosting 171,750 56.4% Unofficial Vote 2018 results areRead more
Poll are open at 8AM and close at 8PM across the City. You must go to the Poll that is assigned for you. Click here to find a PDF. map of every Ward, and confirm your poll by using this link – place your address in it, and it will tell you where to vote.Read more
I have serious concerns about the security costs that are being low balled by Bidco, and what this means for the safety of Calgarians and those that will attend the Games. Take a look, and like me, you will have questions about what really the cost will be of the Games for security. Vancouver wasRead more
Calgarians have an important decision to make on November 13th on whether Calgary continues with the bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. Taxpayers will contribute $2.875B to do this. I posted signs across the Ward so that people can find their polling locations. I am opposed to this Olympic bid, but everyone must makeRead more
With the legalization of cannabis on Wednesday, preparations are now complete from a City perspective. This has been a two-year process, and the City is still reviewing applications, and more stores that have been approved will open. Background on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act On June 21, 2018 the federal Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) received royal assent,Read more
With Thanksgiving this weekend the City has made some changes to hours of operations, and some free family events! Also, if you can, there are many organizations in Calgary that need support, volunteers, and donations, especially food banks. All of us need to step up, and help our neighbours in need. There is no shame inRead more
While you know my stance on the Winter Olympics and whether Calgary should continue with the bid, I want to give everyone the 411 on how to vote, and where to vote. My office has been getting questions on where to vote, so this is a good summary of it all. Important: you can voteRead more
