May/June 2012 - Alderman's Community Update
Ward 6 Open House
Thank you to everyone who came out to our open house on April 17. The Open House was well attended and feedback was very positive. We had 21 organizations participate, including a variety of City departments,
Community Associations and community organizations. It was a fun, informative evening and we look forward to hosting another open house in the fall at the Glamorgan Community Association building. Plans for the fall open house are in the preliminary stages and we welcome any recommendations that you may have.
For updates on this and other events, please check the
events page.
Traffic
Traffic along Glenmore Trail/Highway 8 has been an ongoing concern for residents of southwest Calgary, particularly during peak hours. Since this corridor is slated for major reconstruction when the southwest leg of the
Ring Road is developed by the Province, we have been hesitant to undertake a major overhaul of Glenmore Trail; therefore we have focussed on identifying high value interim solutions to mitigate recurring traffic congestion at key bottlenecks.
Detailed designs for a set of improvements have been developed and are ready to go to tender. We anticipate a mid-to-late summer construction start.
Grey Eagle Casino Application
May is Children’s Month – Rec100
Calgary Recreation is celebrating 100 years by offering different themed family activities throughout each month of 2012. April celebrated 100 years of inclusive and accessible recreation in Calgary. Families can now look forward to various child-oriented events and activities throughout the month of May.
June Celebrates Parks and Pathways – Rec100
Calgary Recreation is celebrating 100 years by offering different themed family activities throughout each month of 2012. In June, Recreation will celebrate 100 years of Recreation and Parks. Parks and Pathways, and recreational facilities that enrich the lives of Calgarians are a source of pride for The City of Calgary and we hope that you will join in the celebrations. Please visit
www.calgary.ca/rec100 to keep up to date on activities throughout the year.
Four Corners Stampede Breakfast
Westside Recreation Centre is hosting the Calgary-Southwest
Four Corners Centennial Stampede Breakfast on June 2 in conjunction with the Centennial Stampede Committee and surrounding Community Associations. I will be there flipping pancakes and look forward to seeing many of you there. The organizers expect 3,000 to 5,000 people at the breakfast, which will run from 9:00 a.m. until noon with Centennial birthday cake being served at 11:00 a.m.
Calgary Public Library is turning 100
The
Calgary Public Library is celebrating 100 years of serving Calgarians this year.
Signal Hill Library will be celebrating on the afternoon of June 2 with music, food, games, contests and prizes. I will be there at 1:00 for a cake cutting ceremony and I hope that you will join me.
APRIL 2012 - W6 REPORT
A great city starts with healthy, vibrant communities. Healthy communities bring neighbours together in a variety of ways, are safe and offer opportunities for both work and play. Of key importance in my role as your Alderman is to help residents connect with their communities and ensure that our communities provide these opportunities.
Ward 6 Open House
One way that we help residents access community resources is by hosting open houses. These events bring City Departments and local organizations together to engage citizens and display the important work that they do to keep our communities desirable and successful. Last September we had a fantastic turnout to our Ward 6 Open House, prompting us to arrange another this Spring.
Ward 6 will host an Open House at the Strathcona Community Association building (277 Strathcona Drive SW) on Tuesday, April 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., in which, for your convenience, a wide variety of organizations will participate. Preliminary plans are also under way to host a fall Open House in Glamorgan – a more convenient location for Ward 6 residents east of Sarcee Trail.
More information about the April Open House is available on our Ward 6 Events page.
Inaugural Remembrance Day Ceremony at Battalion Park
How exciting it is to be working with members of the Royal Alberta United Services Institute (RAUSI), of which I have recently become a member, and The King’s Own Calgary Regiment (KOCR) and a team of dedicated and highly-skilled volunteers to host the first annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Battalion Park on November 11, 2012.
The site is historically significant, with two Department of National Defence-inventoried monuments and Battalion numbers laid in rock dating back to the First World War. Battalion Park is part of what used to be known as Camp Sarcee and later the Sarcee Training Area.
Walking through Battalion Park last November, I noticed that someone had pushed poppies into the caulking on the upper cairn, an indication that there is a real desire among residents in the area for the opportunity to show their respect and commemorate the sacrifices made by veterans past and present.
Please mark your calendars for this important ceremony and join us at Battalion Park on November 11, 2012.
Growth in Ward 6
Fifth in growth – Civic Census 2011
Ward 6 is home to some of the fastest growing communities in Calgary. Much of that growth can be attributed to new residential developments. As you know, Ward 6 is under construction, which means that we will continue to see our population grow throughout the next number of years. On the whole, Ward 6 was a very close fifth behind Ward 8... [Read more]
Forecasted growth
The City of Calgary is forecasted to grow by an estimated 81,600 people over the next five years, with net migration accounting for approximately 34,000. This is in addition to... [Read more]
Transit
West LRT
Come springtime, Ward 6 residents may wonder why they are seeing trains moving along the West LRT line, despite Opening Day being scheduled for Spring of 2013. This is because both the Contractor and Calgary Transit have a great deal of testing to undertake... [Read more]
Bus service changes
As of March 12, a number of service changes have taken effect in response to ridership levels and the approved 2012 operating budget... [Read more]
CONNECT system coming to Calgary Transit
Calgary Transit is preparing to introduce a new system of fare payment this summer. The CONNECT system utilizes smart cards... [Read more]
Transportation
Street cleaning
It's that time of year again – Spring Clean-up street sweeping is scheduled to start on April 15 and run through June 29. The Spring Clean-up is an annual program that removes sanding materials and debris... [Read more]
Streetlights
Resulting from a backlog in streetlight repairs, I initiated a Notice of Motion in October 2011 asking the Transportation Department to report back to Council in November... [Read more]
Highway 8 / Glenmore Trail
Over the past several months, I have worked closely with the Transportation Department to implement short-term solutions to congestion on Highway 8. Detailed designs for improvements to key intersections have been produced and I anticipate Administration will put these out for tender... [Read more]
Recreation and leisure
2012 Spring Recreation Guide
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to get back into action. The 2012 Spring Recreation Guide is now available on newsstands and at recreation centres across the city, as well as online. Programs are available to suit a wide range of needs.
April 2012 celebrates 100 years of inclusive and accessible recreation
As we wrap up Rec10's "Water Month" in March, we can look forward to celebrating 100 years of inclusive and accessible recreation in Calgary throughout the month of April... [Read more]
3-1-1
When you spot a pothole on your street or you notice a broken fence that has become a safety hazard, what do you do? If you answered "phone 3-1-1", you are correct!
The 3-1-1 system connects Calgarians 24/7 with non-emergency... [Read more]
City-wide
Transforming Government
In 2011, City Council unanimously agreed to promote the following principals through a new initiative called Transforming Government
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Civic engagement
- Innovation
- Citizen orientation
- Sustainability
The objective is to... [Read more]
Ward 6 office
Ward 6 office team
Sara is our community assistant. She maintains our relations with City Administration to resolve your problems quickly and works with community associations to ensure that the work we do is consistent with community priorities. She can be reached by phone at (403) 268-1035.
Kathy is our executive assistant, addressing resident concerns which cross City departmental responsibilities and coordinating Ward 6 solutions with administration. She also schedules meetings and speaking invitations with residents. She can be reached by phone at (403) 268-1646.
Council responsibilities
I have a full roster of committee and board assignments to continue to advance the interests of Ward 6 at City Hall.
Responsibilities include... [Read more]
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