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and thrive and love Killarney,
and make it the best place in the world
If you have any questions or concerns, or
would like to find out more about how you
can participate in your community, call us
at the hall at 403-246-6668. If we are busy
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We’ve had an interesting back and forth in the newsletter between those who would like people to follow
the bylaw and leash their dogs at Glengarry Park (21st
Ave and 26th St) and those who prefer to treat it as an
off-leash park. We’ve received a handful of emails on
both sides. I understand both sides’ argument but my
thoughts are this. The park allows on-leash dogs. Having your dog off leash is against the City bylaws and you
could get a fine if you are caught. The park is not set
up safely to be an off-leash park as there are no fence
or bushes between the playground and field. If dog
owners want this to be an off leash park they should
engage their neighbours and propose the necessary
changes to make it an off-leash park. If the majority of
nearby residences agree, then work with the Community Association and the city to raise the funds and make
the changes. Until then, the neighbourly thing to do
would be to keep your dogs on the leash when you’re
at this park and go hit the Shaganappi off-leash park for
some off-leash fun with your dog.
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were all top notch. Zoltan is the man responsible for
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you get a chance to check out any of these acts, I highly
recommend it. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped
out during the day and also the Legion for lending us
their barbeque until our rental arrived! I hope we can
make this an annual event and make it bigger and better every summer.
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For those of you who made it
to our first annual Summerfest
in July, thanks for coming out.
It was a fantastic event and the
bands, beer garden, bouncy castle, vendors, food, face
painting all made for an awesome day. We had over 200
people in the park before the weather started to turn
mid-afternoon. Luckily the storms stayed to the North
and we got to finish a great summer day in the park for
those that stuck it out.
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The bottom line for all of us is, as Gandhi said: “Be the
change you want to see”.
Joey Stewart is a long time Killarney resident who loves and respects millennial’s for the courage they have to make the world
a better place.
The bottom line for all of us is, as Gandhi said: “Be the change you want to see”.
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Development
committee update
Looking to the Future - Traffic and Parking from
New Developments
Did you see the news? The Civic Census tells us that
28,017 people moved to Calgary in 2014. Killarney’s
population is now 7,231: so enough people moved to
Calgary in 2014 to populate Killarney 3.9 times over.
We now live in a City of 1.2 million people. The oil
slump may slow the tide of people flowing into the
City but we can still expect huge numbers to keeping
moving here. Every year. Year after year.
The scary question is ‘Where are these new residents
going to live?’ Killarney is a small dot on the map of our
newly huge City and a small part of the Calgary equation Side by side attached new homes that were our
typical new construction are expensive for the average homeowner to buy, so now we can expect more
construction of relatively affordable homes in the form
of townhouses and apartments. Along with this housing density comes traffic congestion and parking woes
that will spiral up and up until we become cosmopolitan enough to give up our cars completely.
When the KGCA Development Committee talks with
residents about development of a townhouse complex or a day care or a business, the concern that ranks
highest is increased traffic and shrinking street parking. KGCA also boasts a very able Traffic Committee
who look at ways to mitigate the changes that are the
consequence of new development - your concerns
are heard and acted upon. But although one town
house complex or a dozen new small businesses may
increase traffic to a degree, the actual realized impact
is usually small when compared to our expectations.
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What is not so small are the huge new developments
planned for areas around Killarney.
In July a huge stack of plans for Phase 1 of the Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) at Westbrook Station
thumped onto the office desk. Although the TOD is
not within Killarney’s borders, it will have a huge impact on our community, so we were invited to comment. Phase 1 is three large buildings with retail on
the main floor and living spaces above that is to be
built on the NW corner of 33rd Street and 17th Avenue. These buildings will have numbers of small
apartments, a large grocery store on the ground floor,
and a huge parking garage below that. When completed, the Westbrook TOD is expected to have living
spaces for 5,000 people.
You may have visited an open house for the Canada Lands development of Currie Barracks south of
33rd Avenue. Plans are in place for a subdivision full
of attached homes, low rise and high rise apartment
buildings, retail and office spaces. Work started on the
Flanders Avenue exchange - designed to absorb more
traffic - early this summer. When completed Currie Barracks is expected to accommodate 11,000 people.
North in the Shaganappi Community, demolition of
homes at Jakes Point started last year in preparation
for another dense community, placed to take advantage of the LRT station at Shaganappi Point. We don’t
know the numbers but we can expect a considerable
increase in traffic down 26 Street.
And then, as KGCA President Mike Cundall reminded
me, there is the new Ring Road.
Traffic is going to be an abiding problem in our Community. Please lobby every chance you get for accessible and convenient transit - in the long run transit
may be our only solution to the nasty traffic dilemma.
Keren Houlgate
Director, Development
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PLAYGROUND update
We want to give a HUGE “Thank You” to all the volunteers who committed to building our new playground
behind the Killarney pool! Now that the playground is
installed, you may be wondering why it is fenced off.
Shortly before our scheduled demolition and new installation, we learned that the supplier for our new
pour-in-place rubber surface had run out of rubber,
so they couldn’t install the surface as scheduled. The
demolition and installation went ahead as originally
planned, as it was not feasible to reschedule the City of
Calgary crew.
As such, we are left with a fully-built playground, but
we won’t be able to access it until the end of the month
when the rubber surface is installed. We know the playground looks incredibly enticing, but we promise you it
will be worth the wait!
Can’t wait to explore the new playground with you later
in the month!
-The Playground Team
The Royal
Canadian Legion
Authorized by the official agent for Kent Hehr.
Millennium Branch #289
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Entrance at southside of the hall
The Legion continues to extend a
warm welcome to all residents of the
Killarney/Glengarry Community.
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If you are looking for a venue for a small birthday
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back to you as soon as possible.
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Manage your
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Andrea Nemec, Financial Planning Consultant
Low interest rates may have you thinking about taking on more debt: the cost of a new home, ‘moving up’
to a larger home or refinancing your existing home. If
so, knowing what’s what with mortgages can save you
money now and in the future. To get you going, here are
some of the mortgage basics you should know.
Rate-ability The interest rate for a variable rate mortgage is usually lower than that for a fixed-rate mortgage
but:
•A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your interest rate for
the full term so you have the security of knowing your
monthly payment will remain the same.
•The interest rate of a variable rate mortgage is tied to
various fluid market conditions that can increase your
interest rate and mortgage payments at any time.
Flexibility A flexible mortgage usually includes the
ability to change your payment frequency, increase
the amount of your regular payments, or apply an additional lump-sum payment each year without a fee –
meaning you can pay off your mortgage faster and save
on interest costs.
Portability Mortgages usually have an amortization
period of 25 years and a locked-in term of five years however life is not always that “typical”. A new job, new
Assumability Another mortgage feature to consider if
you intend to ‘move on’. In the event that you need to
sell your property before your mortgage maturity date,
an assumable mortgage allows you to transfer your
mortgage term to the new property owner (subject to
standard credit approval) – thus saving on prepayment
charges.
Re-advance-ability A re-advancable mortgage allows
you to re-borrow, or ‘re-advance’, the paid-down portion
of your mortgage, up to the original registered mortgage amount. This cost-saving feature can save you
money on the legal fees that are normally associated
with a traditional mortgage refinance.
There is never a bad time to look closely at your mortgage options – especially when you work through them
with your professional advisor to ensure you’re getting
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Wedding
Announcement!
Think curling.
If this →
immediately
comes to mind,
we can help you!
Men’s Leagues | Ladies League | Mixed Leagues | Juniors
Seminars: all skill levels | Single and Team spare opportunities
No experienced needed. Must want to have fun!
Springbank Curling Club
Visit www.springbankcurling.com
Reconstructing 17 Avenue
South
After 30 years of serving Calgary’s uptown area, The
City of Calgary is reconstructing 17 Avenue S. between
Macleod Trail S.E. and 14 Street S.W. It’s an investment in
the long-term success of the street, which is one of Calgary’s most popular destinations to meet friends, shop,
visit, and do business.
Join Springbank Curling Club
League openings for 2015/16 season.
st-matthews-uc.org
Wedding Announcement! Congratulations to Antony and Mike on their September 5th
wedding! Have a wonderful time!
Congratulations to Antony and Mike on their
September 5th wedding! Have a wonderful time!
THANK YOU BRAESIDE from Animal & Bylaw Services!!!
Thank You Braeside from Animal & Bylaw Services
Thank You
Killarney
Congratulations on a successful Community Cleanup on May 3rd.
With the street reaching the end of its life-cycle in this
area, 17 Avenue South needs to be reconstructed from
“dirt to pavement”. The reconstruction involves underground utility work, building a new foundation for 17
Avenue South, and then paving and marking the surface. The project also includes a road safety review on
the current traffic lanes, intersections, collision rates,
and how people currently use the street. Recommendations from the safety review are expected to be part
of the final design. Finally, The City will also look to improve the sidewalks and pedestrian areas on 17 Avenue
South between Macleod Trail S.E. and 4 Street S.W.
Design work on the project is underway until the end of
2015. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2016
and be completed in fall 2017. For the most up-to-date
information, such as project details, schedule, progress,
and upcoming events, check out calgary.ca/17avenue.
By reconstructing this piece of 17 Avenue South now,
the street will continue to serve citizens and business
for decades to come.
The weights collected for this year:
Garbage: 8870
Organics: 3035
Total: 11905
Thank you to the Community Association and residents for your commitment to help
create healthy, safe and vibrant communities.
aniMal& BylaW SerViCeS
Partnering with Calgarians
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World Farm Animals Day Event
Compassion for Farm Animals
John Dutton Theatre, Central Library
October 1, 7 - 9PM
Speakers: Kris Vester - Blue Mountain Biodynamic
Farm, Ron Hamilton - Sunworks Farm, Ben Campbell
- Grazed Right Ranch, Sanam Zomorodi - Farm Sanctuary intern.
Pages Books and Sunnyside Market will also be present.
st.matthews@telus.net
2035 26A Street SW
(403) 249-1721
Making a difference in your community
for 103 years.
SPECIAL FALL EVENTS
CHOIR practice begins
Thursday September 10 –
interested in joining?
Call 403- 249-1721 for more details
FALL FAIR – SATURDAY
OCTOBER 3rd
9am to 1pm – Bake Sale with
cookies galore/craft sale/ entertainment
& fun for the entire family* refreshments
served – Everyone is welcome!!
THRIFT SHOP re-opens Sat.
11am – 2pm &
Wed. 10am – 3:30pm
KRIYA YOGA offered 4 times per week
– contact Cathy at 403-968-2076
Check out our website for
upcoming events and seminars
Sunday- Coffee in the lobby at
10:00am
Service at 10:30 am
Coffee after the service downstairs.
New children`s program during the
service.
st-matthews-uc.org
“Come in andst.matthews@telus.net
sit down – you are a part of
2035 26A Street
(403) 249-1721
theSWfamily”
Making a difference in your community for 103 years.
SPECIAL FALL EVENTS
 CHOIR practice begins Thursday September 10 — interested in
joining? Call 403- 249-1721 for more details
 FALL FAIR — SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd 9am to 1pm — Bake Sale
with cookies galore/craft sale/ entertainment & fun for the entire
family* refreshments served — Everyone is welcome!!
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July 29:
Composting II: Advanced Case Study
7pm, $5; Meet at the little library in front of 2626 26 St SW
KGCA 2015
August
25:
Garden
Workshop
Series
Native vs. Invasive Plants
7pm, $10; KGCA Hall, downstairs Legion room
July 15:
Composting I: Basics
September 2:
Soap Making
KG Business Directory:
Supporting
Local
Businesses
7pm, $5; In the KGCA Community Garden; Bring your own
7pm, $10; KGCA Hall, downstairs Legion room
lawn chair
Did you know that Killarney has a thriving business
community, offering everything from Persian food to
audio rentals to beauty services to financial advice?
July 29: October:
Composting II: Advanced
Case Study
Microgreens
Supporting local businesses makes for a strong and
connected neighbourhood, so we have created a business directory on our website to make finding all these
gems easier for everyone.
7pm, $5; Meet at the little library in front of 2626 26 St SW
Details TBA
August 25:
November:
Native vs. Invasive Plants
Landscape
7pm, $10; KGCA Hall,
downstairs LegionArchitecture
room
Details TBA
Check it out at www.killarneyglengarry.com/businessdirectory and if you would like to be included, email
comms@killarneyglengarry.com and we will send you
a list of questions.
September 2:
Soap
Making
December:
Ready to increase your home’s curb appeal?
7pm, $10; KGCA Hall, downstairs Legion room
Terrariums/Fairy Gardens
October:
Microgreens
2828 – 28th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3E 2J3; 403-246-6668
Details TBA
Details TBA
Email: garden@killarneyglengarry.com
November:
Landscape Architecture
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Email: garden@killarneyglengarry.com
PREBOOKING MUST OCCUR DURING INITIAL APPOINTMENT. TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE APPOINTMENTS, OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Playgroup
at the Hall for Kids!
Parents & Tots is a community-based drop-in program
that is open to everyone! We are a playgroup that meets
every Wednesday morning from 9am to noon. We have
cars to drive, an arts and crafts table, and a bouncy castle! If you have a little one and are looking for an indoor
activity in the cooler weather or need to connect with
other parents in the neighbourhood, please come out
and join us for some fun and conversation! There is a
small $2.00 fee per family to help with toy replacement
and some craft materials.
Whether you need a border between your grass and existing garden
or thinking of creating a new garden Kilbco can help. With a
variety of colors, stamps and profiles, steel cable
enforced landscape curbing is a cost effective
and practical solution to residential and
commercial properties. It will beautify your
landscape and add value to your property.
It will not rust, rot or shift, and there are no seams for
weeds to grow through.
Need your concrete re-sealed?
Kilbco can also re-seal existing
curb, driveways, and walkways
to bring back that brand new look.
Free Estimates 403-875-8463
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
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NEPTUNE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD: Qualified journeymen plumbers/gasfitters, very experienced in Killarney and Glengarry. Upfront
pricing. Reliable, conscientious, fully guaranteed.
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 24 hour emergency
service call 403-255-7938. “Showering you with
great service.”
RIGHTWAY Plumbing And Heating: Has
been happily serving the Killarney | Glengarry
areas with quality work, happy clients and fair
pricing, with second generation experience,
there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces $3185,
water heaters $715, bathroom renos and gas
lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call
403-968-6630.
CLEANING SERVICES: Excellent references. Insured and WCB coverage. Weekly, bi-weekly at
reasonable prices. For free estimates call Mary at
403-606-6977.
CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS,
DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlargements cut into foundation for basement windows and doors. Enlarge your existing basement
windows to meet fire code for bedrooms, from
cutting basement windows, doorways to supply
and install quality windows, window-well, weeping-tile, core drilling, excavation and anything
concrete cutting. Call 403-570-0555 or text 403680-0611. Email: info@asapconcretecutting.com.
YARDBUSTERSLANDSCAPING.COM: Weekly
lawn mowing $38.50, power-rake $120, aeration
$65. Some conditions. Landscape construction:
patio stone and pavers, stone walks and rock
walls, raised beds, fire pits, landscape lighting,
water features, sod and decks and fences. Ask for
your complimentary 2015 Outdoor Idea Book.
Licensed. Insured. Seniors discount. Phone: 403265-4769, YardBustersLandscaping.com.
ART FLOOR LTD.
Hardwood Floor Specialists
Installation, Sanding & Finishing of
Hardwood Floor - All Types
Custom Staining | Repairs | Full Dust Control
Over 20 years of experience in Canada
FOR FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL: 403.816.6681
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community
Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost
mediation and conflict coaching service that can
help you resolve problems and restore peace!
We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.
communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
DOUBLE DIAMOND PLUMBING AND HEATING
LTD: A 24 hour residential service company. As
qualified journeyman plumbers, we are here to
address any issues for you. We are your neighbourhood plumbing and heating experts - call us
first and let our service shine! Call 403-875-0166
or Email: doublediamondplumbingltd@gmail.
com. www.doublediamondplumbingltd.com.
DOUG GREEN CONTRACTING: Handi-gal home
repairs. We are licensed and insured with 20
years experience in Calgary. Services include all
forms of carpentry and interior finishing work.
Specializing in replacing counter tops. Painting,
drywall repairs, moldings, and baseboards. Free
estimates, small jobs are welcome. Call Doug or
Terrie at 403-686-1526 or 403-815-9304 or email
dgreen.contracting@gmail.com .
MOM TO MOM SALE + SWAP: September 12,
11am-2pm. Swap your old baby, maternity and
kids clothes or rent a table and sell your used
kid-related gear! Toys, clothing, baby gear, maternity and more. 80 tables, thousands of affordable quality items up for grabs! More info:
www.kidbid.ca/fall-mom-to-mom-sale-swap/ or
hello@kidbid.ca.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665 By: Johannes
Vermeer
Was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic
interior scenes of middle-class life. One of Vermeer’s
masterpieces, this painting utilizes a pearl earring as a
focal point. It is sometimes known as “the Dutch Mona
Lisa” or “the Mona Lisa of the North.
Be Bold.
Be Brave.
Be Ready.
Own Your Future.
Saturday, October 17
Falconridge Off-leash Park
10 am - 4 pm
For information and to submit an
entry in a random draw, go to:
http://bit.ly/yyCOffleash
Open House
October 29, 2015
7 p.m.
Grades 7 to 12
www.westislandcollege.ab.ca
7410 Blackfoot Trail SE
403.255.5300
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MLA Calgary - Currie
councillor, ward 8
2108 B - 33 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 1Z6
Phone: (403) 246-4794; Fax: (403) 686-1543
calgary.currie@assembly.ab.ca
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 2M5
Phone: 403-268-2430
Brian Malkinson
For Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at
403 263-3044 or sales@great-news.ca
Eavestrough cleaning/repairs/installs
Gutter clean & fix/Fascia/Soffit
Downspouts/Drip-edge/Leak repairs
K2 BOOKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep
up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now accepting new clients. Specializing
in small to medium sized business. Twelve years
of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, Payroll, WCB Filing, T4 Filing, and
competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
HATHA YOGA CLASSES: with meditation starting September 16th to November 4th, at Rosscarrock Community Hall. 8 weeks for $126, Wed.
7-8 pm. Mobile RMT, Registered Massage Therapist for $90.30 or $73.50 to my residence. 20%
off for Referrals, Receipts given for Medical Ins.
Health Plans. Please contact 403-462-6004.
MUELLER BROTHERS CONTRACTING LTD:
Fully licensed, insured, bonded, member of
the Better Business Bureau. Journeyman carpenter, very experienced in fences, decks, and
home renovations/development of all kinds.
Let us help you with your next project from
design to completion. For more information,
please contact Tim at 403-560-8169. Website at
Muellerbrothers.ca.
TREES NEED PRUNING, REMOVAL, REPAIR?
INSECTS OR DISEASE A PROBLEM? Fall/Winter/Spring (the dormant seasons) are excellent
times to have your trees/shrubs serviced by an
established (est. 1995), professional tree service.
Our goal is to educate and provide practical options. Call - The Yardist Ltd. Tree & Spray Service
- 403-242-3332.
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Evan Woolley
With summer arriving, I have been busy meeting
with constituents and listening to their concerns and
helping with their issues. Since my last update, my office is now fully up and running with staff and regular
office hours.
I took a little longer than my peers to get running as I
wanted to ensure I hired the right team of people to
serve Calgary Currie. I have also received comments
about the old sign still being up at my office. The office sign is important, but I consciously focused my
time on serving constituents. By the time this report
is published, I expect my new sign should be installed. My door is always open to constituents and I
invite anyone with concerns to call my office to make
an appointment to see me.
In the legislature, the government caucus has been
busy implementing our promises. In the most recent
short legislative session, we banned corporate and
union donations to political parties, and established
an all-party committee on democratic reform. We
also increased funding to education to ensure 12,000
new students this year would have enough teachers,
and froze post-secondary tuition rates. In health care,
we announced the new cancer centre to be built at
Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, and we scrapped
the proposed health care tax, as well as increased
funding for health care to prevent the layoff of thousands of health care workers while also ensuring
quality of services.
My constituency office is open. I look forward to
hearing from you.
September Moon C alendar
Last
Quarter
Sept 5
New
Moon
Sept 12
First
Quarter
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Full
Moon
Sept 27
Last September we experienced the tremendous
snowstorm that blanketed Calgary with a foot of
snow, damaging a huge proportion of City trees. Each
of Ward 8’s communities were impacted, some more
heavily than others, but the damage was felt everywhere. As we reach the anniversary of “Snowtember”,
it’s important to look at how the City of Calgary has
reacted and recovered.
This campaign that the City launched is called ReTree
YYC, and it has held a series of fairs throughout the
spring and summer. Back in February, when I discussed the outcomes of the snowstorm, this program
hadn’t started, but since then it has accomplished a
great deal. We’ve seen trees replanted, awareness
raised, and our neighbourhoods come together yet
again. The last ReTree YYC fair for 2015 will happen on
Saturday, September 19 at Confederation Park. Here’s
what you can expect at the fair:
•Experts from both The City of Calgary and related
industries
•Free trees and mulch so that we can personally help
with the replanting effort
•Activities, entertainment, and food for all ages
McLAWS LAW
Experienced, cost effective and practical
advice, representation and counsel
to meet your legal needs
insurance disputes - estate probate - small business
wills - personal directives - powers of attorney
employment issues - general litigation
◊
Peter B. McLaws
Barrister & Solicitor
(403) 710-3712
www.mclawslaw.ca
It’s important to recognize Calgary’s trees as a critical
part of our neighbourhoods, and I hope that you can
join us in helping restore our greenery. It won’t be an
immediate process, since trees can take decades to
grow, but the sooner that we plant trees, the better.
You can find out more information on the ReTree YYC
program at calgary.ca/trees. And, as always, you can
get in touch with me by phone (403-268-2430), e-mail
(ward08@calgary.ca), or online (calgary.ca/ward8).
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Mp CALGARY CENTRE
Joan Crockatt
1455 17th Ave. SW, Unit 3B
Calgary, Alberta T2T 0E1
Telephone: 403.244.1880 • Fax: 403.245.3468
joan.crockatt.c1@parl.gc.ca
How time flies, September is here already and another
beautiful Calgary summer is coming to a close. It has
been a summer full of fun and festivities, but your government has remained hard at work, ensuring that we
continue to pursue the priorities of Canadians. That’s
why I wanted to write and tell you about some of the
things I am proud our government has accomplished.
This July marked a significant step forward for Canadian
families across Canada and for transit improvements for
the City of Calgary.
On July 20th, hard working moms and dads across Canada woke up with more money in their pockets thanks
to the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), in
what was the biggest single payout to parents in Canadian history, $2.986 billion.
With the enhanced UCCB the payment for kids under
6 is now almost $2,000 per year. The enhanced benefit also introduces a new payment for all kids ages 6
through 17 of $720 per year. Parents can spend this
money on anything they choose, including child care
services, back-to-school supplies, sports activities and
much more, while boosting the economy and creating
jobs across Canada.
Everyone gets more money with the enhanced UCCB,
and is now merged with the Child Tax Credit. This means
that low-income families with no taxable income who
previously did not benefit from the Child Tax Credit are
now better off.
To get Calgary moving, on July 24th I joined the Defence Minister, Jason Kenney, to announce a $1.53 billion boost from the federal government to the Green
Line Light Rail Transit in Calgary, through the new Public
Transit Fund. It’s a significant step forward for Calgary
infrastructure and could create up to 23,000 jobs, promote economic growth and reduce city wide congestion by 10 to 15 percent.
Construction will get underway in 2017 and the Green
Line will have 5 stops in our riding of Calgary Centre.
They will be 7 Avenue S, 4 Street SE, Inglewood/Ramsay,
Crossroads and Highfield Boulevard.
A strong and efficient public transit network will improve our quality of life and help Calgarians get to their
jobs, students to class, and citizens out and about to
visit family and friends.
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Stone Patios • Retaining Walls • Sod • Trees
Flowerbeds • Fencing • Decks & much more
These are just a few of the things our government has
accomplished and I intend to continue to pursue the
priorities of Calgary Centre. If you have any questions
or concerns please contact my office at 403-244-1880 or
by email at joan.crockatt.c1@parl.gc.ca.
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• Snow Removal & Christmas Light
Call Now for your FREE ESTIMATE
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REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
“The follow up after the sale distinguishes Dave from the rest.”
Not intended to solicit persons currently under contract.
Together, families, communities
and Calgary’s city employees
worked tirelessly to clean up and
save what could be saved.
And we’re still on the job, with a
massive replanting program that
will take years to complete.
Working for a greener future
We’ll continue to do the work you
rely on us to do — and to stand up
for the services that make Calgary
such a great place to live.
You can help, too, with complete
maintenance into October,
including watering your trees
regularly to protect them from
dry-out and damage.
Thank you from
your city workers.
Remember
this?
In all, 250,000 city trees and 1.5 million
private trees — damaged or destroyed
in the September snowstorm of 2014.
It was the worst pre-autumn
snowstorm to hit Calgary in 130 years.
Action by city workers during
and after the snowstorm was
one of the reasons you rated our
services so highly. And for that
we thank you.
• City parks services . . . . . . . . 95%*
• Disaster planning and
response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95%
• 311 information service . . . 94%
* Very or somewhat satisfied
2014 Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Calgary’s city employees
Making your city
work for you