The Importance of Responsible Pet Ownership in Calgary

Pet ownership comes with immense joy and responsibility. As members of our communities, we must ensure that our pets are well cared for and do not pose risks to others. Calgary is again experiencing another serious dog bite incident in SE Calgary, highlighting the ongoing need for responsible pet ownership and strict adherence to city bylaws.

From the moment I stepped into my role as councillor for Ward 12, I was struck by the challenge of fostering meaningful, collaborative conversations. I entered with an expectation that teamwork would win the day and that Calgary City Hall would be a space for practical problem-solving and dialogue.

The City of Calgary 2025 Property Assessments have gone out, marking the beginning of the Customer Review Period that ends March 21, 2025.

The Customer Review Period is an important time for property owners to check, compare, and review their assessments for accuracy, fairness, and equity. To do so, property owners are encouraged to visit calgary.ca/assessment to access their secure Assessment Search account, review property details, compare with similar properties, explore market trends, and sign up for eNotice.

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.