Odour monitoring system is on its way!

In my last update back in July, work was underway to review proposals for an odour monitoring system. I’m pleased to report that this much-anticipated system is now under construction and being installed around The City’s Shepard operations area. Most of the system won’t be visible to the public, but you will probably notice a new addition to the New Brighton Athletic Park where one of the odour monitoring stations will be housed. 

The November mid-cycle budget deliberations have concluded. Read on for my statement, observations, and perspectives on this year’s discussions, along with links to posts about previous budget deliberations.

A month after Council made the difficult decision to move forward on building the core (read more about that decision here), the Province has decided to remove its support ending an active procurement and further delaying the construction of the Green Line. It's mind numbing that we are where we are right now, but it may not be all bad news. Read on to learn more...

On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, the City identified a significant water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. This break occurred on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, a vital transmission line that delivers most of the water from the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant into Calgary’s water distribution network. The initial break, along with five additional "hot spots" requiring emergency repair, were completed allowing outdoor water restrictions to be relaxed. However, in early August, it was determined that several more urgent repairs are necessary. These repairs are scheduled from August 26 through the end of September.

The Green Line is a key priority for the future of Calgary and Ward 12 and while we are starting with the core we must immediately look towards completion.

Read on to learn more...

You may have noticed your neighbourhood coated in a shiny and sticky coating recently. This is happening because of a surge in the aphid population. Aphids secret honeydew, a sugary, sticky liquid which can attract fungus and create a black scum on cars, sidewalks, and other surfaces. Honeydew is not harmful, but it can be a nuisance. Elm scale presents in a similar manner, read on for more information.

Fire Update – July 16, 2024

Yesterday, July 15, a fire occurred at the Calgary Composting Facility at the Shepard Waste Management Facility. 

Officially as of June 4, 2024, the McKenzie Towne Council gave notice to the City that they would not be entering into an agreement regarding the Prestwick Fountain Park and the adjacent splash park. Read on for more details...

The road conditions in Calgary are bad and you won’t get any argument out of me to the contrary. We didn’t arrive at the situation we are in overnight, and we won’t get out of it overnight either. Read on to learn more about how we arrived here, what is being done, and how Calgary is working to address potholes and the deteriorating state of our roads…

2024 Property Tax Bill Mailout

This year the impacts of the 2023 Adjustments come to bear on the 2024 tax bills. It is important to note that condos and apartments saw a proportionally larger increase in valuation which directly impacts their tax bill this year through our revenue neutral system which means most will see increases larger than the 10 percent increase for residential properties. Read on for more information...