Odour Update August 2023
Thank you Ward 12 for your patience as you waited for the odour report from our external consultants. The report (along with additional information and summaries) will be accessible on the Odours in S.E. Calgary City web page in the Fall.
Read moreFoxtails Update - June 2023
June Update
A few months ago, I presented a Notice of Motion to address Foxtails through our Community Standards Bylaw, to fill a gap that education and City/Local mitigation efforts are unable to address. It was supported by my Council colleagues 14-1 to move forward.
Notice of Motion – Addressing Foxtail Barley, EC2023-0328 (escribemeetings.com)
You can view the discussion and debate here: Regular Meeting of Council - April 25, 2023 (escribemeetings.com)
Administration will be coming back with thorough recommendations on June 28, at the Community Development Committee. If successful, it will go onto the July 4 Meeting of Council for final approval.
June 28 Community Development Committee - Item 7.3
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Ricardo Ranch Development
Ward 12 is home to the Ricardo Ranch Area Structure Plan (Ricardo Ranch ASP).
Read moreOdour Update May 2023
As we have already hit very warm temperatures in our City many noticed yesterday evening that the odour concerns have begun. Although mitigation has started, the odour will unfortunately not dissipate immediately, and it will take time to see results. Please continue to report the concerns to 311 and reach out to us as necessary. In the coming months, we look forward to starting community engagement and creating a local group to help advocate for these concerns.
Read moreTransit Safety in Calgary and what is being done to improve it
February 7, 2024 Update
🚇 Safety perceptions on Calgary Transit are on the rise! A recent survey shows perceptions of safety improving, with 72% feeling secure on the CTrain during the day.
Read moreResponse to Concerns Related to Liquor Store Under Construction in McKenzie Towne
Inverness Square is an iconic and beautiful part of McKenzie Towne and Ward 12. The community concerns surrounding the permitting of a liquor store in this square are understandable.
Read moreIcy Sidewalks March Update
Many sidewalks in our ward are having issues with ice back-up due to the freeze/thaw cycle we are currently in. Although this happens to some extent every year, this year is a particularly treacherous one due to an exceptionally cold, long winter that has created more barriers for typical drainage such as areas with bare ground, blocked catch basins, and blocked gutters. In some areas, this has resulted in ice more than an inch thick!
Read moreOdour Update February 2023
The City’s SE Odour Investigation has been ongoing throughout the winter months and concluded the air dispersion modelling to determine the likely sources of the odours.
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