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Request for Proposal: Looking to partner with a Treaty 7 Indigenous Artist
Team Ward 9 is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
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Neighbour Day takes place on Saturday, June 18th, with residents all across the city coming together to celebrate community spirit, kindness, and resilience. Started in June 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity demonstrated after the 2013 floods, we’re continuing to celebrate one of the things that makes Calgary such a great city — our strong and caring communities.
Jane’s Walk is back! Happening May 6th through 8th, this annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs is such a special way to learn about and explore our beautiful city.
Did you know Calgary is home to the most extensive outdoor pathway and bikeway system in North America? With over 1,000km’s of pathway, there has never been a better time to get out and enjoy the sunny days ahead.
Between the municipal election this past fall, the winter holidays, and some staff changes in the Ward 9 office, our newsletter has been a little quiet over the last few months. BUT! We’re back and ready to share all the great things happening in Ward 9!
The Bow River Basin is the hardest working watershed in Alberta with almost 40% of the population, the majority of river water irrigated agricultural lands, and only 4% of the fresh water.
On April 3, 2019, Council’s Standing Policy Committee for Planning and Urban Development convened for its monthly meeting and as its second order of business unanimously recommended that Council approve a path forward for legalizing suites.