WARD SUTHERLAND

City Councillor Ward 1

Phone (403) 268-2430

Email ward01calgaryca

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Facebookcomward4ward1

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READ THE LATEST NEWS IN WARD 1

SUMMER IN WARD 13

SUPPORTING FORT MCMURRAY4

CITY OF CALGARY NEWS5 2016 FLOOD READINESS6

QampA FROM WARD 1 RESIDENTS12

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN WARD 1 14

WARD 1 NEWSLETTERCOMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL NEWS JUNE 2016

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early spring floaters david askew (2016)

Mailing AddressPO Box 2100 Stn M 8001A

Calgary AB T2P 2M5

ward sutherland ward 1 councillor

The City of Calgary has received an influx of complaints about dog own-ers not picking up after their pet Dog waste can carry e-coli or roundworm larvae which can lead to damage if ingested by a pooch Be a responsible owner and pick up after your pooch

marlene deur executive assistant

Marlene is responsible for electronic scheduling all City administration coordination and customer relations Contact Marlene at (403) 268-2430 or EAWard1calgaryca

ralph smith community liasion

Ralph is responsible for resident resolution and development follow-up If you are dissatisfied with the action taken by 311 contact Ralph at CAWard1calgaryca with the Service Request number and a brief summary

christine louie communications and research analyst

Christine is responsible for all channels of media panel research and positioning of papers Contact Christine at ward01calgaryca

Brut louie - wilks ward 1 mascot

Book Brut for your next event Be advised that due to Brutrsquos busy schedule we require a mini-mum of three weeks between the receipt of the invitation and the date of the event Please contact ward01calgaryca

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COMMUNITY INDEX

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OFFICE DIRECTORY

Neighbour DayThe City of Calgary is waiving permit fees for the third annual Neighbour Day events Held annual-ly on the third Saturday of June Neighbour Day is an opportunity for neighbours to come together in the form of front yard BBQs community clean-ups picnics and potlucks to celebrate our strong community spirit in Calgary Host a block party and get to know your neighbours A few Neigh-bour Day ideas include having a neighbourhood picnic at a local park hosting a potluck or front yard BBQ a parade of lawn parties hosting after-noon tea in your backyard or make up your own way to celebrate community spirit in Calgary

Saturday June 18 2016CalgarycaNeighbourDay | yycNeighbourDay | 311

Did you know that you can invite the mayor or your councillor to your community party To extend an invitation to Councillor Sutherland email his office at ward01calgaryca Consider including some of your local heroes in the Calgary Police Services or the Calgary Fire Department

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SUMMER TIME IN WARD 1WARD SUTHERLAND

Summer has arrived Ward 1 is fortunate to have several notable parks in its communities Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic while it is nice outside Take a stroll through your community park at the 12 Mile Coulee Natural Environment Park Bowness Park

Shouldice Park Baker Park Bowmont Natural En-vironment Park or the BirthPlace Forest in Silver Springs

restored train for bowness park

Parks are an essential part of quality urban living We use our parks for sports festivals and exer-cise as well as for quiet respite and enjoyment of nature Great parks contribute to healthy com-munities and a high quality of life in Calgary If you have a dog letrsquos remember to take care of our precious parks by picking up after your pet Get involved and learn how you can educate other dog owners by signing up for the Off-leash Ambassador Program or attend a Pick Up Poochrsquos Poo Yourself (PUPPY) program Contact the Ward 1 Office at ward01calgaryca for more information

Some of the parks are still in various stages of restoration repair and growth Note that Calgary Parks has created a Pathways amp Trails 2016 Work Plans Map This map details the proposed locations of work for 2016 includes work for future years (2017+) and shows locations completed in 2014 and 2015 As well the map shows existing pathway lifecycle projects as well as new missing link con-nections The ldquoliverdquo document that will be frequently updated so check the list periodically throughout the year to keep up-to-date and current at wwwCalgaryca

download the app

Page 4

FORT MCMURRAY FIRE

ward sutherland

On May 1 2016 a wild-fire started and spread throughout Fort McMur-ray resulting in the largest wildfire evacuation in Al-bertarsquos history While this tragedy is heartbreaking the outpouring of support from Calgarians for their northern neigbhours is uplifting

The City of Calgary supports the residents of Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo as fire crews con-tinue to battle wildfires I have visited the evacu-ee facilities at Ambrose College Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Mount Royal Uni-versity and the University of Calgary all of are now at capacity At this time donations of goods are not needed as the centres lack the ability to accept sort and store them Calgarians wishing to contribute are encouraged to make a do-nation to a charity If you have questions please call 1-800-418-1111 or email

WeCareredcrossca

Not so long ago Calgary faced its own emergency the 2013 flood At that time we were on the receiving end Now it is our turn to support Fort McMurray as they move forward to a long difficult process of rebuilding their city

What makes this city so great is the people and their ability to help others in need To the Province Canada Task Force 29 Calgary Fire Department firefighters support staff various organizations businesses and everyone who has pitched in thank you for your bravery ge-neriousity and willingness to help those affected by the fire in Fort McMurray Once again you prove why Calgary is a great place to live

For updates on the Fort McMurray wildfire evacu-ation financial assistance and other information visit wwwalbertacaemer-gencycfm

SUPPORTING YYM

ward with doug dirks on CbC the home streCh show talking about yyCrsquos dediCation to helping ymm

ward with the honourable kent hehr touring the evaCuation faCilities

CITY OF CALGARY NEWSCITY WIDE - LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Council approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw IP2007 The amendments include an increase to the allowable floor space for basement suites and chang-es to parcel width restrictions on corner lots and lan-eways Council did not approve changes to allowable floor areas for backyard suites nor the relaxation of parcel widths based on districts

AGING-IN-PLACE LANEWAY HOUSING PILOT PROJECT

Council approved a proposal to explore an Aging-in-Place Laneway Housing Pilot Project Administration must report to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning amp Urban Development no later than Q3 2016 with recommendations for the pilot project to ensure that it can be executed no later than January 2017 The recommendations will include a process by which communities and participants will be selected for the pilot project and identify the appropriate funding streams

A REVIEW OF CALGARY TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE

The primary focus of this report was to address questions about the supply of park and ride facilities at CTrain stations A policy approved in 1986

has been used to guide the planning and develop-ment of parking facilities for all current and future CTrain stations Recent plans including the Calgary Transportation Plan RouteAhead and the Transporta-tion Departmentrsquos Consolidated Parking Policy Work Plan have suggested that a revised policy should be crafted to reflect current circumstances

The report recommended adopting an overall park and ride supply target with individual studies to be completed to determine optimal park and ride sup-ply at each CTrain station As well the report recom-mends revisions to the current park and ride manage-ment policies An amendment was made to explore charging out-of-town parkers an additional fee The ammendment was passed in Council

PUPPY PROGRAM

With over 120000 dogs in Calgary the amount of pet waste in our city can quickly add up if owners arenrsquot picking up after their pets The Cityrsquos PUPPY (Pick Up Poochrsquos Poo Yourself ) pro-gram focuses on keeping our city pet-waste free and promotes responsible dog ownership

PUPPY EVENTS

Attending a City PUPPY event is a great way to learn about the importance of picking up af-ter your pet Our environmental educators will share information about dog waste its health risks and proper disposal methods Community peace officers will also be on hand to answer your questions about The Cityrsquos Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw Supplies will be available for community residents and volunteers who want to ldquopitch in and pick uprdquo

Join us at a PUPPY event near you

EVENTS

June 2 - Connaught Park grand opening celebration of new off-leash area 2 - 8 pm

June 4 - River Park

June 11 - Bowmont Park off-leash area 5550 85 St NW

June 18 - Nose Hill (Edgemont parking lot) Edgemont Blvd and Shaganappi Tr NW

July 23 - Edworthy Park off-leash area 5539 Ed-worthy St SW

July 30- Nose Hill (Egdemont parking lot) Edgemont Blvd and Shaganappi Tr NW

August 6 - Sue Higgins Park

August 13 - Connaught Park off-leash area 11 St and 14 Ave SW

September 17 - Bowmont Park off-leash area 5550 85 St NW

September 24 - Sue Higgins Park

October 15 - Dover off-leash area 150 Gosling Way SE

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Page 6

2016 FLOOD READINESS

A REMINDER FOR CALGARIANS TO UNDERSTAND PREPARE amp STAY INFORMED

With this yearrsquos warmer than average winter and spring many Calgarians have been asking if the risk of flooding is lower this year than in previous years The answer is that the risk of river flooding in Calgary is the same each year

The risk of river flooding is greatest in Calgary between May 15 and July 15 Citizens are encouraged to under-stand their personal and business flood risks as well as stay informed to conditions that may impact them

UNDERSTAND

River flooding in Calgary is primarily caused by heavy rains in the Rocky Mountains Two or more heavy rain days in the mountains can lead to flooding in Calgary with little to no warning

Frank Frigo River Engineering Lead notes that The City monitors river forecasts soil moisture rainfall and snow melt rates in the mountains 247 between May 15 and July 15 ldquoLong term weather data suggests normal to slightly wetter than normal conditions for the next three months Wersquore observing successive weather sys-tems that have begun crossing the Pacific and estab-lishing more normal precipitation patterns compared to the dry conditions that persisted through 2015 Typi-cally more than half of our regionrsquos rainfall occurs in the May to July periodrdquo

PREPARE

Calgarians play an important role in flood readi-ness and safety Citizens are reminded to do their part by having an emergency plan and 72 hour kit The City will continue to do our part to man-age and minimize the impacts of future floods

ldquoOver the last three years wersquove been implement-ing a comprehensive plan that incorporates the recommendations of our Expert Flood Manage-ment Panel to build flood resiliency in Calgary A key undertaking has been The Cityrsquos partnership with the Province where they have made import-ant flood mitigation decisions such as Springbank Off-stream Reservoir elevated hoists and gates on the Glenmore Reservoir and a five-year agree-ment with TransAlta to make annual operations changes at Ghost Reservoirrdquo says Frigo

Public Safety and ensuring staff are ready to re-spond are a priority Water Services spends more than 2000 hours training in emergency prepared-ness each year This includes practice exercises such as the High-flow Event on May 10

STAY INFORMED

The City has tools and resources available to help Calgarians know their flood risk and provide tips on how recreational users can enjoy our rivers in a safe manner Visit calgarycafloodinfo for the lat-est information including flood inundation maps river flow triggers and several river safety videos

Additionally citizens are encouraged to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and download the Alberta Rivers Data and Advisories and Alberta Emergency Alert mobile apps Download the app here

content and image via city of calgary newsroom

Page 6

2016 FLOOD READINESS

A REMINDER FOR CALGARIANS TO UNDERSTAND PREPARE amp STAY INFORMED

With this yearrsquos warmer than average winter and spring many Calgarians have been asking if the risk of flooding is lower this year than in previous years The answer is that the risk of river flooding in Calgary is the same each year

The risk of river flooding is greatest in Calgary between May 15 and July 15 Citizens are encouraged to under-stand their personal and business flood risks as well as stay informed to conditions that may impact them

UNDERSTAND

River flooding in Calgary is primarily caused by heavy rains in the Rocky Mountains Two or more heavy rain days in the mountains can lead to flooding in Calgary with little to no warning

Frank Frigo River Engineering Lead notes that The City monitors river forecasts soil moisture rainfall and snow melt rates in the mountains 247 between May 15 and July 15 ldquoLong term weather data suggests normal to slightly wetter than normal conditions for the next three months Wersquore observing successive weather sys-tems that have begun crossing the Pacific and estab-lishing more normal precipitation patterns compared to the dry conditions that persisted through 2015 Typi-cally more than half of our regionrsquos rainfall occurs in the May to July periodrdquo

PREPARE

Calgarians play an important role in flood readi-ness and safety Citizens are reminded to do their part by having an emergency plan and 72 hour kit The City will continue to do our part to man-age and minimize the impacts of future floods

ldquoOver the last three years wersquove been implement-ing a comprehensive plan that incorporates the recommendations of our Expert Flood Manage-ment Panel to build flood resiliency in Calgary A key undertaking has been The Cityrsquos partnership with the Province where they have made import-ant flood mitigation decisions such as Springbank Off-stream Reservoir elevated hoists and gates on the Glenmore Reservoir and a five-year agree-ment with TransAlta to make annual operations changes at Ghost Reservoirrdquo says Frigo

Public Safety and ensuring staff are ready to re-spond are a priority Water Services spends more than 2000 hours training in emergency prepared-ness each year This includes practice exercises such as the High-flow Event on May 10

STAY INFORMED

The City has tools and resources available to help Calgarians know their flood risk and provide tips on how recreational users can enjoy our rivers in a safe manner Visit calgarycafloodinfo for the lat-est information including flood inundation maps river flow triggers and several river safety videos

Additionally citizens are encouraged to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and download the Alberta Rivers Data and Advisories and Alberta Emergency Alert mobile apps Download the app here

content and image via city of calgary newsroom

Page 7

BOWNESS SAFETY COMMITTEE - BOWNESS COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATIONThe Bowness Safety Committee (BSC) is presenting a community talk on Crosswalk Safety and Traffic Awareness on June 7 2016 from 700 PM to 900 PM on the second floor at the Bowness Community Association Please RSVP as seats are limited

The Bowness Safety Committee is providing an opportunity for residents to have conversations and talk about Crosswalk Safety and Traffic Awareness The BSC will have a community resource officer and City of Calgary Traffic representatives to hear your thoughts and answer your questions

The BSC is looking for the community school and businesses to partner with the Bowness Community Association Safety Committee They hope that they can put their awareness into action for the Crosswalk Safety and Traffic Action month which is taking place in September 2016

For more information or to RSVP contact Monika Dool Director of the Safety Committee at safetymybownesscom

Page 8

MONTGOMERY

HEROIN ISLAND CLEAN-UPWARD SUTHERLAND

Thanks to Montgomery resident Jasmine Van Dyk and Calgary Sun reporter Shawn Logan for sounding the alarm that an island in Montgomery was littered with drug paraphernalia There was concern that needles would be washed into the river as the water rose After Logan contacted my office I spoke with fire chief Steve Dongworth Dongworth noted that the potentially haz-ardous site was a priority and within hours had a team out to inspect the area

The clean up was initially complicated as the area is on provincially owned Crown land However after making contact with the Province the City was granted permis-sion to move in and clean up the area When the clean-up was completed the Calgary police found similiar issues on the other small islands on the Bow River Though the other islands are not as serious this experience could be seen as a positive as it could be used as a catalyst to deal with similiar islands

Kudos to the Calgary Police Calgary Fire Department bylaw officials as well as the contractors involved in clean-ing up the bags of trash remaining needles and other bio-hazard threats The Calgary Police will be patrolling the area to watch for the potential of drug use

Page 9

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARYDISASTER ALLEY POSTPONEDDisaster Alley is an annual preparedness event that usually occurs in Calgary every May As Cal-garyrsquos largest preparedness event Disaster Alley showcases over 30 exhibitors such as the Calgary Fire Department Calgary Search and Rescue Association (CALSARA) HAWCS and many more groups who provide assistance in emergencies and disasters These exhibitors educate guests about what they can do in an emergency or disaster

The 7th Annual Disaster Alley was postponed as a result of the wildfire situation in the Regional Mu-nicipality of Wood Buffalo The priority is support-ing our municipal partners and ensuring we have the necessary personnel or equipment available to respond if the request is made As building a cul-ture of preparedness is important the event will be rescheduled and the public will be notified

images via City of Calgary diaster alley (2015)

Page 10

2016 ASCA AWARD OF MERIT

Congratulations to the Tuscany School Council for winning the 2016 Albert School Council Award of Merit To watch the video on pedestrian safety by school zones click on the following Kiss and Drop off video link

Councillor Sutherland is deeply impressed with the iniatitive from the Tuscany School parents and students volunteers in promoting driver and pedestrian awareness regarding safety by school zones

Kudos to the Grade 10 media team from Bowness High for creating the video Nolan Gornial Chris Nikolov and Pierce Middleton As well thank you to the leadership from the principal of the Tuscany School Cindy White

WATCH THE KISS N DROP VIDEO

HEROIN ISLAND CLEAN-UP

KISS N DROP VIDEO

TUSCANY

CALGARY SENIORS

Help Calgary Seniors is kicking off its Spring Clean Up While the organization helps seniors year-round this event helps seniors with cleaning and light landscaping projects around their homes This project helps to maintain seniorsrsquo homes keeps them safe and inspires pride in their communities If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or contribute monetarily to the program you can go to wwwcalgaryseniorsorg or call Calgary Seniors at (403) 266-6200

TUSCANYrsquoS GIANT GARAGE SALE

Check out Calgaryrsquos largest garage sale on Satur-day June 11th from 900 am to 300 pm Each year over 200 homes participate in this huge com-munity sale

Email your name address and contact number to recreationtuscanyshawca by June 8th to get on the map For more information visit the TRA - Tuscany Club on Facebook

Page 9

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARYDISASTER ALLEY POSTPONEDDisaster Alley is an annual preparedness event that usually occurs in Calgary every May As Cal-garyrsquos largest preparedness event Disaster Alley showcases over 30 exhibitors such as the Calgary Fire Department Calgary Search and Rescue Association (CALSARA) HAWCS and many more groups who provide assistance in emergencies and disasters These exhibitors educate guests about what they can do in an emergency or disaster

The 7th Annual Disaster Alley was postponed as a result of the wildfire situation in the Regional Mu-nicipality of Wood Buffalo The priority is support-ing our municipal partners and ensuring we have the necessary personnel or equipment available to respond if the request is made As building a cul-ture of preparedness is important the event will be rescheduled and the public will be notified

images via City of Calgary diaster alley (2015)

Page 10

2016 ASCA AWARD OF MERIT

Congratulations to the Tuscany School Council for winning the 2016 Albert School Council Award of Merit To watch the video on pedestrian safety by school zones click on the following Kiss and Drop off video link

Councillor Sutherland is deeply impressed with the iniatitive from the Tuscany School parents and students volunteers in promoting driver and pedestrian awareness regarding safety by school zones

Kudos to the Grade 10 media team from Bowness High for creating the video Nolan Gornial Chris Nikolov and Pierce Middleton As well thank you to the leadership from the principal of the Tuscany School Cindy White

WATCH THE KISS N DROP VIDEO

HEROIN ISLAND CLEAN-UP

KISS N DROP VIDEO

TUSCANY

CALGARY SENIORS

Help Calgary Seniors is kicking off its Spring Clean Up While the organization helps seniors year-round this event helps seniors with cleaning and light landscaping projects around their homes This project helps to maintain seniorsrsquo homes keeps them safe and inspires pride in their communities If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or contribute monetarily to the program you can go to wwwcalgaryseniorsorg or call Calgary Seniors at (403) 266-6200

TUSCANYrsquoS GIANT GARAGE SALE

Check out Calgaryrsquos largest garage sale on Satur-day June 11th from 900 am to 300 pm Each year over 200 homes participate in this huge com-munity sale

Email your name address and contact number to recreationtuscanyshawca by June 8th to get on the map For more information visit the TRA - Tuscany Club on Facebook

Page 10

2016 ASCA AWARD OF MERIT

Congratulations to the Tuscany School Council for winning the 2016 Albert School Council Award of Merit To watch the video on pedestrian safety by school zones click on the following Kiss and Drop off video link

Councillor Sutherland is deeply impressed with the iniatitive from the Tuscany School parents and students volunteers in promoting driver and pedestrian awareness regarding safety by school zones

Kudos to the Grade 10 media team from Bowness High for creating the video Nolan Gornial Chris Nikolov and Pierce Middleton As well thank you to the leadership from the principal of the Tuscany School Cindy White

WATCH THE KISS N DROP VIDEO

HEROIN ISLAND CLEAN-UP

KISS N DROP VIDEO

TUSCANY

CALGARY SENIORS

Help Calgary Seniors is kicking off its Spring Clean Up While the organization helps seniors year-round this event helps seniors with cleaning and light landscaping projects around their homes This project helps to maintain seniorsrsquo homes keeps them safe and inspires pride in their communities If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or contribute monetarily to the program you can go to wwwcalgaryseniorsorg or call Calgary Seniors at (403) 266-6200

TUSCANYrsquoS GIANT GARAGE SALE

Check out Calgaryrsquos largest garage sale on Satur-day June 11th from 900 am to 300 pm Each year over 200 homes participate in this huge com-munity sale

Email your name address and contact number to recreationtuscanyshawca by June 8th to get on the map For more information visit the TRA - Tuscany Club on Facebook

Page 11

SCENIC ACRES

Janersquos Walks are free locally organized walking talking tours The purpose of the tour is to explore and celebrate their neighbourhoods Leaders share their knowledge and encourage discussion and participation among the group In Ward 1 our very own Jim Palmer the pres-ident of the Scenic Acres Community Association led his own walking tour The following paragraphs are a condensed version from his notes Thanks Jim for sharing your knowledge with our readers

JANErsquoS WALK - SCENIC ACRES

Much of Scenic Acres was located on a gravel pit There was significant excavation to build todayrsquos community The land was first annexed in the 1960s with development commencing in the early 1980s Scenic Acres is unique in that it has no Area Structure Plan (ASP) The formal plan only lists the attributes of a community and where they will be located The draft plan passed two readings at Council but on the third reading was turned down relative to remaining concerns about traffic flowthoroughfare community concerns from the Councillor at the time The ASP was never approved

The walk included the community centre elementary schools the LRT station Revera properties Crowchild Twin Arena Scenic Acres Park and Schubert Hill Parkplayground that was refurbished last year Narratives were provided on all the above locations as well as the overall history of the community

Scenic Acres was constructed over 15 years There were several developers involved with one going bankrupt during the time It was more of a stop and start completion of the community since it was built during the period of the last oil downturn

Originally designed for a population of 16000 it was scaled back to 9500 by up-scaling the lots The first areas to be developed were Scenic Cove and the northeast areas around Scenic Acres Drive in 1981 The SACA was formed in 1985 and the building was constructed in 1997 after three years of work by a dedicated building development team

The community centre building was designed based on the funds that SACA had available at the time so there was no mortgage and subsequent additions have been constructed as funds became available The building committee had researched community centre buildings and discovered that only 25 were profitable at the time so they were very cautious

Crowchild Twin Arena was constructed in 1981 on do-nated land from the City with 50 funding from the Province and the three communities of Varsity Silver Springs and Scenic Acres and the developer Marquis Developments contributing financially for a total cost of $3650000 The three communities had to borrow the funds for construction during that period within a financial downturn so some risk was taken

The LRT Station final design is significantly different from the original proposal and the result of collabo-rative engagement with Transit Planning in the early 2000rsquos The design of the parking lots bus routing Crowchild Trail and all amenities are completely different from initial plans Monsignor Doyle was constructed in 1993 Scenic Acres School original-ly planned for Scenic Acres Park in the 1980rsquos was constructed in its current location in 2001 to handle K- Grade 3

Scenic Acres Park was established in 1983 and has been used for the soccer program for over 30 years adult baseball for about 25 years as well as commu-nity events Our tennis and basketball facilities are used by people all over the Northwest The regional Francophone school will open on this Joint Use Land site in January 2017

Page 12

ASK WARD 1

Q1 dear ward 1 during the 2013 floods the cycling underpasses at either end of the hextall pe-destrian Bridge in Bowness were severely damaged on the west underpass a pile of sand was washed over the path while some has Been carried away By the wind this pile still remains and provides diffi-culty to cycle or walk through especially for those with limited moBility on the east underpass the damage is worse slaBs of concrete were unsettled in the flood and now one area of the pathway is nearly a foot higher than the other as well the path is still covered in dirt which gets extremely slippery in the rain

Both of these underpasses were Blocked off By a fence with signage to dissuade riders from using them i would like to mention that the signs and fence do nothing to prevent riders from using them cycling commuters still use the underpasses By riding around the fences i have Been guilty of the same offence out of convenience following a long commute from the inner city however de-touring to the pedestrian crossings is not always straightforward and adds significant interaction for cyclists with pedestrians and vehicles i have started to avoid the Bike path altogether and now opt to cross hextall Bridge using the vehicle lanes so not to lose momentum when commuting home against heavy windi fear that someone will get hurt on the current

underpasses i wonder if there any plans to improve what is actually non-functional and causes headaches to daily cycling commuters i understand the value and need to first focus on repairing homes and parks But this pathway also serves a function and three years is a very long time ConCerned CyClist in Bowness

a1 dear ccB the repairs to this hextall pathway will Be extensive the damage to the pathway is a result of failure of the gaBion Basket supporting structure the repair will involve removing the gaBion Baskets on Both sides of the river and replacing them with new more aesthetically pleasing mechanically staBi-lized earth (mse) structures the mse wall is designed to provide resilience to future floods the pathway will Be incorporated into the mse wall currently parks planning amp development ser-vices is preparing the final design once that is done the city will apply for the reQuired reg-ulatory approvals as the repairs will reQuire ldquoin-stream constructionrdquo they are constrained with restricted activity periods where work in this reach of the Bow river is limited to a very short window in april or Between July 16th and septemBer 15th of the calendar year as the april window is too short to complete the work repairs are targeted to Begin in July of 2016 with the pathway opened in the fall of 2016

Page 13

ASK WARD 1for the most up-to-date information download the free pathways and Bikeways app alternative-ly you can use the online map to find real-time information on pathway closures and detours safty rules and regulations a reporting feature to alert 311 of any pathway concerns

Q2 dear ward 1 i contacted 311 today to report my neighBour walking his dog and not picking up its feces i witnessed this and reported it to 311 i was told i need a photo in order for Bylaw to investigate is this true PooPed out in Crestmont

a2 dear poc our office has spoken to a Bylaw representative here is how the prosecution of such a scenario works if you see a dog defecating and the owner does not pick up afterwards you will need to Be aBle to identify the following bull either the ownerrsquos identity or where they live

(actual residence) bull the dog (if not the Breed at least identifiers

such as the look size markings etc) bull where and when the occurrence took place

if you wish to then report this to Bylaw an of-ficer will come out and take your statement and accompany you to the residence where the dogowner resides and ask you to identify them at that point the owner would Be issued a ticket and you would then Be reQuired to appear in court on

whatever date is set in order to Be a witness if circumstances allow taking a picture would certainly help estaBlish the dogrsquos and ownerrsquos identities we hope this information was help-ful in clarifying the process

Q3 dear ward 1 i have found it disturBing that the greenwood village lands have Been stripped of all vegetation and now it is a dust Bowl for the last eleven and a half weeks there has Been no work of utilities have Been done as of last week i noticed eQuipment clearing trees on the park side development however i cannot find that a grading permit has Been issued permit please Bowness

a3 dear ppB thanks for your inQuiry aBout the status of greenwich councillor suther-land tries to keep the updates in his newsletter and weBsite on all his communities as current as possiBle this is a melcor developments ltd proJect melcor started stripping and grading the site earlier last year and will Be servicing it with underground utilities landscaping and paving in 2016 with Building construction com-mencing in the spring of 2017 with the plan that several tenants will open that year get in touch with melcor at wwwgreenwichcal-garycom

Page 12

ASK WARD 1

Q1 dear ward 1 during the 2013 floods the cycling underpasses at either end of the hextall pe-destrian Bridge in Bowness were severely damaged on the west underpass a pile of sand was washed over the path while some has Been carried away By the wind this pile still remains and provides diffi-culty to cycle or walk through especially for those with limited moBility on the east underpass the damage is worse slaBs of concrete were unsettled in the flood and now one area of the pathway is nearly a foot higher than the other as well the path is still covered in dirt which gets extremely slippery in the rain

Both of these underpasses were Blocked off By a fence with signage to dissuade riders from using them i would like to mention that the signs and fence do nothing to prevent riders from using them cycling commuters still use the underpasses By riding around the fences i have Been guilty of the same offence out of convenience following a long commute from the inner city however de-touring to the pedestrian crossings is not always straightforward and adds significant interaction for cyclists with pedestrians and vehicles i have started to avoid the Bike path altogether and now opt to cross hextall Bridge using the vehicle lanes so not to lose momentum when commuting home against heavy windi fear that someone will get hurt on the current

underpasses i wonder if there any plans to improve what is actually non-functional and causes headaches to daily cycling commuters i understand the value and need to first focus on repairing homes and parks But this pathway also serves a function and three years is a very long time ConCerned CyClist in Bowness

a1 dear ccB the repairs to this hextall pathway will Be extensive the damage to the pathway is a result of failure of the gaBion Basket supporting structure the repair will involve removing the gaBion Baskets on Both sides of the river and replacing them with new more aesthetically pleasing mechanically staBi-lized earth (mse) structures the mse wall is designed to provide resilience to future floods the pathway will Be incorporated into the mse wall currently parks planning amp development ser-vices is preparing the final design once that is done the city will apply for the reQuired reg-ulatory approvals as the repairs will reQuire ldquoin-stream constructionrdquo they are constrained with restricted activity periods where work in this reach of the Bow river is limited to a very short window in april or Between July 16th and septemBer 15th of the calendar year as the april window is too short to complete the work repairs are targeted to Begin in July of 2016 with the pathway opened in the fall of 2016

Page 13

ASK WARD 1for the most up-to-date information download the free pathways and Bikeways app alternative-ly you can use the online map to find real-time information on pathway closures and detours safty rules and regulations a reporting feature to alert 311 of any pathway concerns

Q2 dear ward 1 i contacted 311 today to report my neighBour walking his dog and not picking up its feces i witnessed this and reported it to 311 i was told i need a photo in order for Bylaw to investigate is this true PooPed out in Crestmont

a2 dear poc our office has spoken to a Bylaw representative here is how the prosecution of such a scenario works if you see a dog defecating and the owner does not pick up afterwards you will need to Be aBle to identify the following bull either the ownerrsquos identity or where they live

(actual residence) bull the dog (if not the Breed at least identifiers

such as the look size markings etc) bull where and when the occurrence took place

if you wish to then report this to Bylaw an of-ficer will come out and take your statement and accompany you to the residence where the dogowner resides and ask you to identify them at that point the owner would Be issued a ticket and you would then Be reQuired to appear in court on

whatever date is set in order to Be a witness if circumstances allow taking a picture would certainly help estaBlish the dogrsquos and ownerrsquos identities we hope this information was help-ful in clarifying the process

Q3 dear ward 1 i have found it disturBing that the greenwood village lands have Been stripped of all vegetation and now it is a dust Bowl for the last eleven and a half weeks there has Been no work of utilities have Been done as of last week i noticed eQuipment clearing trees on the park side development however i cannot find that a grading permit has Been issued permit please Bowness

a3 dear ppB thanks for your inQuiry aBout the status of greenwich councillor suther-land tries to keep the updates in his newsletter and weBsite on all his communities as current as possiBle this is a melcor developments ltd proJect melcor started stripping and grading the site earlier last year and will Be servicing it with underground utilities landscaping and paving in 2016 with Building construction com-mencing in the spring of 2017 with the plan that several tenants will open that year get in touch with melcor at wwwgreenwichcal-garycom

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ASK WARD 1for the most up-to-date information download the free pathways and Bikeways app alternative-ly you can use the online map to find real-time information on pathway closures and detours safty rules and regulations a reporting feature to alert 311 of any pathway concerns

Q2 dear ward 1 i contacted 311 today to report my neighBour walking his dog and not picking up its feces i witnessed this and reported it to 311 i was told i need a photo in order for Bylaw to investigate is this true PooPed out in Crestmont

a2 dear poc our office has spoken to a Bylaw representative here is how the prosecution of such a scenario works if you see a dog defecating and the owner does not pick up afterwards you will need to Be aBle to identify the following bull either the ownerrsquos identity or where they live

(actual residence) bull the dog (if not the Breed at least identifiers

such as the look size markings etc) bull where and when the occurrence took place

if you wish to then report this to Bylaw an of-ficer will come out and take your statement and accompany you to the residence where the dogowner resides and ask you to identify them at that point the owner would Be issued a ticket and you would then Be reQuired to appear in court on

whatever date is set in order to Be a witness if circumstances allow taking a picture would certainly help estaBlish the dogrsquos and ownerrsquos identities we hope this information was help-ful in clarifying the process

Q3 dear ward 1 i have found it disturBing that the greenwood village lands have Been stripped of all vegetation and now it is a dust Bowl for the last eleven and a half weeks there has Been no work of utilities have Been done as of last week i noticed eQuipment clearing trees on the park side development however i cannot find that a grading permit has Been issued permit please Bowness

a3 dear ppB thanks for your inQuiry aBout the status of greenwich councillor suther-land tries to keep the updates in his newsletter and weBsite on all his communities as current as possiBle this is a melcor developments ltd proJect melcor started stripping and grading the site earlier last year and will Be servicing it with underground utilities landscaping and paving in 2016 with Building construction com-mencing in the spring of 2017 with the plan that several tenants will open that year get in touch with melcor at wwwgreenwichcal-garycom

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

SILVER SPRINGS COMMUNITY BBQJUNE 18 2016

1200 PM- 300 PM

SILVER SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

5720 SILVER RIDGE DRIVE NW

Bring your own picnic blanket

Volunteers needed for the Silver Springs Community Association (SSCA) BBQ Can you help out for an hour long shift The SSCA is looking for help with supervising the bouncy castle general set-up take-down clean-up climb-ing wall supervision and cooking burgers and hotdogs The SSCA needs your help to keep the event running To help contact volunteersscashawca

VALLEY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONSaturday June 25 1000 am-200 pm

ANNUAL COMMUNITY BBQ

Bring your family and friends to Valley Ridge Commu-nity Associationrsquos fun-filled event Kids will enjoy the climbing wall bouncy house cotton candy machine temporary tattoos and food $5 for the family or $3 per person

CRESTMONT COMMUNITY CLEANUP

12400 Crestmont Blvd SW

Sunday June 26 2016

Time - TBA

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CADENCE COFFEE6407 Bowness Road NW

Calgary is blessed with many great cafes Cadence is a 21st Century din-er located in the heart of Bowness where friends meet to enjoy great food superfine coffee and fresh baking What makes Cadence special is the community of Bowness and its neighbours A community of cus-tomers has formed around this hub of activity in the heart of the village Open seven days a week Cadence is a great place to make new friends and enjoy the passage of time For more hours and location visit Cadence Coffeersquos website

COMMUNITY BUSINESS PAGEWARD 1 COMMUNITY PAGE

Calling all new businesses and community associations in Ward 1 If you are part of a community association planning a social event or own a new business contact the Ward 1 Office Every month our office will dedicate a section in the Ward 1 E-Newsletter to promote community events and local businesses To submit a request call communications and research analyst Christine Louie at (403) 268-2430 or email ward01calgaryca

SCENIC ACRES EVENTSSaturday June 18th

Parade of Garages

Sunday June 19th 200PM

Fatherrsquos Day Family Walk

Location - TBA

Saturday June 25th

900 am-200pm

Community Clean-up

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WARD IN WARD 1

WARD SILVER SPRINGS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTWARD BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLEAN-UP

WARD VARSITY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLEAN-UP WARD IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY CELEBRATING 1916 COMMEMORATION CELEBRATION

WARD MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLEAN-UP WARD VALLEY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLEAN-UP