Our hard working MLA Jason Copping, who represents Calgary-Varsity shared this, so want to pass it on to other Ward 4 residents. There is also a property tax update after this. – Sean From MLA Copping: This past week has been one of the most challenging in the past several months. To those who haveRead more
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Facilities, Amenities and Programs (Updated September 11, 2020) Current State 13 ice sheets: Father David Bauer and Norma Bush: open September 14 Stu Peppard arena: opened August 29 Max Bell #1 (Ken Bracko) and #2, Rose Kohn and Jimmie Condon, Southland (Ed Whalen and Joseph Kryczka), arenas: opened August 4 Optimist, George Blunden, Stew HendryRead more
Re-Opening of some Recreation Centres Calgary Recreation has announced that the following City-operated facilities will reopen. Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre, Jimmie Condon Arena, Rose Kohn Arena Max Bell Centre – Ken Bracko Arena and Arena #2 and Southland Leisure Centre – Ed Whalen Arena and Joseph Kryczka Arena. Similar to theRead more
City of Calgary The City of Calgary State of Local Emergency (SOLE) and the Order restricting organized and team sports both currently remain in effect. As part of the Solutions for Achieving Value and Excellence Program, or SAVE, the City announced that it is looking to identify at least $74M in operational savings by 2022.Read more
Ottawa $2 Billion COVID-19 Aid for MunicipalitiesIn response to COVID-19, the federal government will make available $2.2 billion in accelerated funding through the federal Gas Tax Fund. Normally paid in two installments a year, the funding will be made available in one payment this month.Trudeau said early delivery of the full funding allotment forRead more
First, I just want to state that we have a spending problem not a revenue problem and that is why I have voted against tax increases every single time, and have called for cuts across the board with some of my Council colleagues. Calgarians are receiving your property tax bills in the mail. The City sent outRead more
Ottawa Long-term Care Home Crisis in Ontario and QuebecCommenting on the scathing reports released by the Canadian Armed Forces on the state of long-term care homes in Quebec and Ontario, the PM said he will be urgently discussing the public health crisis unfolding in congregate care settings with provincial premiers tomorrow. He reassured CanadiansRead more
Edmonton Premier Kenney announced this afternoon that Calgary and Brooks can follow the rest of the Province and restaurants, bars, pubs, and barbershops/salons can open if they choose. Ottawa Economic Re-openingTrudeau reported that in the 10th weekly call between him and the premiers since the pandemic began, the country’s leaders discussed three main elementsRead more
Ottawa Extension on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)Trudeau confirmed that his government will be extending the CEWS by another three months, to the end of August. The government will also work with labour groups and stakeholders to make additional adjustments to the program and will be reviewing the eligibility criteria, including the 30 per centRead more
Many Calgary restaurants and bars were planning to re-open and will need our help even more until the 25th of May. The costs to make their establishments prepared for patrons to dine in, means costs for dividers, cleaning supplies, re-hiring staff, and the biggest hit will be the inventory of food. We have been showingRead more
