Many of you have emailed me to share your concerns and thoughts about the future of COP and cross country skiing in the city. First off, thank you. Hearing your thoughts and ideas is really invaluable to me. As I have previously said, I really would like to see more cross country ski trails in …
Read more »The pedestrian walkway over Crowchild Trail at 54 Ave. S.W. will be closed to the public Feb. 13 to 16, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The alternate crossing for pedestrians will be the 50 Ave. S.W. overpass at Crowchild Trail. The City does plan on replacing the overpass further down the road. However, …
Read more »On Thursday March 1st, 2012 you are invited to meet the diverse wealth of poetic talent in Calgary at the Poet Laureate Showcase: and evening of presentations and conversations with the Calgary Poet Laureate Nominee Short List. Hosted by Russell Bowers of CBC Radio One’s Daybreak Alberta, the nominees will each present an example of …
Read more »I received the notification below from the Calgary John Howard Society and wanted to share the information with you, in case you are interested and able to attend. NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE Calgary John Howard Society – Bedford House Relocation Development Permit Review Tuesday, February 7, 2012 5 – 8 pm The Comfort Inn – …
Read more »Are you looking for something to do with your loved ones on Family Day? City of Calgary Recreation and Community & Neighbourhood Services have joined forces to open the Rose Kohn/Jimmie Condon Arenas for a free family skate from 1:00-2:30! There will be face painting, arts and crafts, on-ice games and of course hot chocolate …
Read more »I wanted to let you know about an event taking place this Saturday, January 28th. Calgary Eats, presented by the Calgary Food Committee, will feature: Delicious food from local farmers, producers and chefs. Interactive permaculture and gardening demonstrations. Live Bands: Jon Gant, SAVK & The Magnetic North. Panel talks with top local chefs and producers. …
Read more »I wanted to make you aware of some work that the City of Calgary is undertaking to determine the future of Crowchild Trail, which I know many of my constituents travel daily. Transportation Planning has begun a long-term transportation Corridor Study for Crowchild Trail. The study will update the Crowchild Trail Corridor plan to align …
Read more »From the City of Calgary Newsroom: The City of Calgary is hosting three information sessions to outline options and hear from citizens about the future of public transit in the southeast. Between 1999 and 2006, Calgary Transit completed functional planning studies for the future Southeast Light Rail Transit (LRT), one of two new LRT lines …
Read more »Here is a notice of motion that Brian brought forward to council Monday, January 9th. RE: Bid to host 2014 Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is seeking proposals from member municipalities interested in hosting the FCM Annual Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, from February 12 – …
Read more »On Nov. 7, Council unanimously approved a residential food and yard waste pilot to start in March 2012. Waste & Recycling Services has selected four communities for the pilot based on established criteria following consultation with the area aldermen: Abbeydale, Brentwood, Cougar Ridge and Southwood. Waste & Recycling Services will report back to Council by …
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