With a higher-than-average snowpack, overland flooding affecting several Alberta communities and the five-year anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta flood, river flooding is top-of-mind for Calgarians. It is the priority at the City of Calgary to monitor, manage and reduce flood risk, and to ensure citizens understand their risk and have the resources available toRead more
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As many Calgarians know, City Council has approved a bid exploration for hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics. A short time ago, the International Olympic Committee met with city officials to tour some of the proposed facilities and discuss some general ideas about having the games in Calgary. Last summer, I put forward a Notice ofRead more
The 2018 Municipal Non-Residential Phased Tax Program (2018 PTP) assists non-residential properties impacted by large shifts in market value. Under the 2018 PTP, non-residential municipal tax increases will be limited to five per cent. The PTP credit is based on the 2018 revenue neutral tax rate the annual market value reassessment, prior to any municipal taxRead more
MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER REPORT FOR LEAF During the winter months the LEAF team and the ECA Board have been busy dealing with the transition of the program from the City as contractor to hiring our own contractor(s). We have provided specifications of the required work to several experienced private contractors and are in the processRead more
Calgary’s largest hiring event for youth ages 15-24 is coming soon! On Tuesday, April 3rd from 1:30 – 6 p.m., join us at the Big Four Building, Stampede Park for The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre’s Annual Youth Hiring Fair. Over 80 employers representing a variety of industries will be on site to hireRead more
I am working with Roads to find solutions to make Calgary’s snow removal better. I know this has been frustrating for many of us trying to get around the City, and I have asked Roads to clear driveways as best they can. This impacts all of us and is tough to clear this amount ofRead more
The TGCA is installing a new playground for community residents, and are looking for donations. The TGCA is close to reaching 50% of their fundraising goal! They are still looking for donations from residents and community businesses. This will be a large playground, and will be inclusive for all kids so that everyone can play.Read more
In regards to Ward 5 Councillor Chahal’s planned Notice of Motion for the expansion of the Blue Line LRT. I would first like to applaud his efforts in representing his constituents on this matter. Obviously, he is well within his rights to advocate for such a Motion and I believe it takes great courage, conviction,Read more
To ensure that the sale and use of recreational cannabis reflects Calgarians’ values, The City of Calgary has conducted research and engagement to gather information on citizens’ attitudes toward legalization and their preferences for regulating recreational cannabis in Calgary. These research and engagement results are now available at Calgary.ca/cannabis and will inform the necessary amendmentsRead more
Residents of Edgemont! Your Edgemont Community Association is doing an online survey, and the responses have been good so far, but more are needed! Most from the Skating Party, and from advertising in the community. I encourage all residents of Edgemont to give your feedback by March 15th. You can do the survey on theRead more
