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Well, it looks like we might have our first significant snowfall of the year tonight and tomorrow morning, which means that the City will likely declare Calgary’s first “snow event,” and the snow-route parking bans will come into effect. I thought it might be useful to provide everyone a quick reminder of how this process …

I received the below update on the Elbow Drive Reconstruction Project from Transportation Infrastructure, which I wanted to share with you. Construction update – Nov. 24, 2011 As of Nov. 24, 2011, all lanes on Elbow Drive are open to traffic with two lanes operating in each direction. Traffic lanes are clearly marked, but lines …

As the snow flies and the winds blow with the approach of winter, it’s time to move fitness regimes indoors. To ease the transition of seasons, City of Calgary Recreation is offering fitness classes for free at the Southland and Village Square Leisure Centres the week of November 28. “Over the past few years, we …

Here we are starting our third day of the City’s budget debate and I wanted to give you an update of where we are at this point. On Monday we heard from members of the public who came to present to Council with their thoughts and comments on the budget. There were 24 people who …

City Council will begin deliberating on the 2012-2014 budget on Monday the 21st of November. On Wednesday last week, Council received their copy of the budget and it was released to the public for review. Here is a link to the budget documents online: http://www.calgary.ca/CA/fs/Pages/Plans-Budgets-and-Financial-Reports/Business-Plans-and-Budgets-2012-2014/Business-Plans-and-Budgets-2012-2014-Overview.aspx I am still working my way through the budget documents …

I would like to provide you with an update on the 50 Avenue SW Local Area Plan. The next phase of the project involves an open house session to provide an update on the work to date and to gain community input on the draft Local Area Plan for the 50 Avenue SW. This builds …

November is here, and that can mean only one thing: budget time at the City! This year we are setting the business plan and budget for the City of Calgary for the next three years. This will be the third three year budget and business plan that council has done, and the second that I …

This winter, Calgary will implement Snow Route parking bans for the first time in our city’s history. This program will touch every community in Calgary and will impact all citizens who drive.

I have received the following update from Roads about the Elbow Drive reconstruction project, and I wanted to share the information with you. Lansdowne Avenue to Crescent Boulevard Elbow Drive will be open to 4 lanes of traffic within this section and the adjoining roads will be re-opened by late October 2011. As some minor …

Lakeview Storm System Improvement Project and Crowchild Trail SW Cycling Improvements Information Session You are invited to attend a public information session to learn about Phase 2 of the Lakeview Storm System Improvement Project and Crowchild Trail SW Cycling Improvements. City staff will be on hand to answer questions. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19th 2011 Time: …