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
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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
Secondary suite reform is coming to Calgary, and the City would like your feedback. Last year I supported reform through a zoned model, that would have each applicant meet the requirements of fire safety, adequate parking, and that there was a financial cost to those that did not follow the rules. It was defeated byRead more
MAKE OUR PARKS EVEN BETTER! Is there something you wish you could do in the park that you aren’t allowed to do right now? The Parks and Pathway Bylaw was last reviewed in 2003, almost 15 years ago. Since then a number of innovations have occurred that influence how we use parks from using goatsRead more
The City is working on four BRT projects that will fill important gaps in the primary transit network so Calgarians will have even better transit service. The BRT that works its way through Ward 4 and Ward 7 will be up and running in fall 2018. Construction is ongoing. Below is more information on theRead more
