Dover Neighbour Day - Free Pancake Breakfast!
Pop by the Dover Community Association on Saturday, June 18th from 10am - 12pm for a free pancake breakfast in celebration of Neighbour Day!
Connect with the Dover CA for more information or questions.
Unite the Heights - 8 Avenue N. Functional Planning Study
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City is moving forward with the Unite the Heights initiative and is currently conducting a Functional Planning Study along 8 Avenue N. (between 2 Street N.W. and McKinnon Drive N.E., as well as sections of the connecting roadways of McKinnon Drive N.E. and Maunsell Close N.E.)
Based on the community’s existing and future needs, the Functional Planning Study will identify recommendations to enhance active mode infrastructure connectivity and accessibility, as well as safety for all users of the corridor. The recommendations from this study will help guide future investment in the area to achieve improved connections for active transportation network users.
Based on the analysis of technical data and community feedback gathered during public engagement, the project team will identify, develop and refine concept design options to improve active modes transportation along the corridor. Once we have a holistic understanding of the area, we can design a comprehensive strategy to support active modes of transportation and increase safety and accessibility of the corridor.
The project team has also been developing designs for low cost, small-scale spot improvements, which will be implemented this year. Improvements include wheelchair ramp and intersection upgrades, sidewalk remediation, and improved pedestrian crossings along 8 Avenue N.E. between Renfrew Drive N.E. and 16A Street N.E. This work is necessary to enhance active transportation options for those who walk, wheel, and drive in the area and will aim to complement any potential future corridor improvements.
Overall, this project will provide a plan to improve active transportation infrastructure along the 8 Avenue N. corridor and to increase safety and mobility for all road users in the area. The recommendations arising from the Functional Planning Study will provide a strategic guide for future investment in the area that aligns with the needs of the community.
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
Please visit the City of Calgary Unite the Heights Engage Page to provide feedback until June 26th.
Free Outdoor Indigenous Concert - July 1, 2022
Join us for a free outdoor Indigenous Concert on July 1, 2022.
Featuring Wendy Walker and The Reconciliation Tribe, Cobra Collins, and various special guests!
The concert will also feature an Indigenous Maker's Market and local food trucks.
Wear an orange shirt, bring a blanket or festival chair, and come enjoy this community event.
Read MoreAlbert Park Radisson Heights Neighbour Day
The Albert Park Radisson Heights Community Association is Hosting their Neighbour Day Celebration on June 18th!
Pop by the community garden for hot dogs, salad, ice cream, and drinks.
They will also be collecting donations of clothing and small household items for newly settled Ukrainian families.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy some food, and meet your neighbours!
APRH Neighbour Day Celebration
Saturday, June 18th, 2022
11am - 1pm
2636 12 Avenue SE
Beside the APRH community garden
East Calgary Commumity Fair
On Saturday, June 11th, pop by the East Calgary Community Fair at the Ernie Starr Arena - 4812 14th Ave SE. Happening from 10am - 2pm, stop by for lots of family fun and entertainment.
This event will showcase resources within the community, engaging residents by offering entertainment to all age demographics, and focusing on the diverse cultural richness and talents of local artists, including the Awo Taan drummers.
There will be indoor and outdoor activities, allowing residents to connect with East Calgary neighbours. A Fresh Routes market will be taking place just behind Ernie Starr, making affordable produce available to all residents.
Agenda:
10:00am Event Starts
10:15am Land Acknowledgement/Blessing
10:30am Kids activities/games by Calgary After School
10:45am Yoga
11:00am Story Time – Calgary Public Library's Bookmobile
11:00am Basketball Drop-in
11:30am Zumba Gold Seniors fitness
12:00pm Seniors traditional dance Philipines
12:15pm Bollywood Medley
12:30pm Indigenous Drummers – Round Dance (Randy Turning-Robe Jr)
1:00 Story Time – Calgary Public Library Bookmobile
1:30pm Martial Arts
2:00pm Event ends
For more information, please reach out to Tara.Selinger@calgary.ca
Albert Park Radisson Height Annual Tomato Sale
The Albert Park Radisson Heights Community Association is hosting their annual Tomato Plant (+more) Sale this Saturday, May 28th from 10am - 1pm
Affordable fruit and veggie plants to help grow your own garden, with all the proceeds going back into supporting the APRH Community!
Stop by 1310 28 St SE and flex your green thumb!
Read MoreEast Town Get Down - International Ave Music Festival
Saturday, May 28th see the third annual East Town Get Down music festival on International Avenue.
Taking place on a six-block length of 17th Ave SE, and featuring intimate, convivial venues, unique food and drink, and a range of performers to suit all musical tastes, East Town Get Down is shaking up the festival landscape in Calgary, A family-friendly event where youth age 12 and under are able to enter all-ages venues free of charge when accompanied by a paid adult, mark your calendars!
Read MoreWater Services Repair: 4th Avenue NE
The City of Calgary wastewater repair crews will be replacing a manhole and section of pipe on 4 Avenue N.E. This work will ensure the continued reliability of our wastewater collection system for residents in the area. Due to the depth of the infrastructure and the space needed for the equipment required, we must close the intersection at 6 Street N.E. and 4 Avenue N.E. to complete this urgent repair. No disruptions to services will occur.
Construction will begin on Thursday, May 26 and, including paving, is anticipated to be complete the evening of Wednesday, June 1.
Construction Details
Work is estimated to take six business days (including Saturday), and will commence May 26.
There will be no disruptions to services. You can still flush toilets, run water, etc.
Work hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Construction fencing will be installed for safety.
Signage (and safety fencing) will clearly mark the area of construction.
Traffic Impacts
The intersection at 6 Street N.E. and 4 Avenue N.E. will be closed for the duration of the work. The north curb lanes of 4 Avenue N.E. will remain open to allow uninterrupted access to residents of the cul-de-sac on 6 Street N.E., north of the intersection. See the attached map.
4 Avenue N.E., between 4A Street N.E. and 7 Street N.E., will be accessible to local traffic only (no through traffic).
The following intersections will have wastewater bypass pumps set up around the manholes. Please drive with caution through these areas.
5 Street N.E. and 4 Avenue N.E.
6A Street N.E. and 4 Avenue N.E.
6 Street N.E and 3 Avenue N.E.
Message boards will be strategically placed with information about the closure.
Citizens can expect traffic disruptions for approximately seven days. The traffic control measures are required to ensure the safety of the workers and the public.
We understand that this work is an inconvenience, and we apologize. Thank you for your patience. We are committed to completing this work in a timely manner so that we can continue providing safe and reliable wastewater removal.
Project Information or Questions
Please contact 311 with any questions or concerns about this work. For more information about other water projects visit calgary.ca/waterprojects .
GFL Seniors Health + Wellness Expo || Thurs, June 9, 2022 from 1-3PM
On Thursday, June 9th from 1-3pm, pop by the GFL 55+ Society for the Seniors Health + Wellness Expo. Organized by the Brenda Stafford Foundation, this event will share Information on seniors health and community resources, all-ages activities (including community art projects, refurbished bikes, the GFL 55+ Men’s Shed to name a few,) plus snacks, fresh produce, and refreshments. If you are or love a senior in East Calgary, this event is for you!
Read MoreLocal Drainage Improvements
The City of Calgary is investing in upgrades to water infrastructure to enhance the safety of residents and businesses around Blackburn Road and 36h Avenue SE, and to protect vulnerable areas from damage caused by stormwater.
Read MorePay-What-You-Want Pop-Up Market
This June, in partnership with Social Impact Lab, the Dover Community Association is launching a new Pay-What-You-Want pop-up produce market. Stop by and shop for local produce, paying whatever amount feels doable for you. Those who pay more help to support those who pay less (or nothing.)
Read MoreDover Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden returns this summer! Beginning June 10, pop by the Twin Views Communal Garden in Dover every other Friday for live music, a local vendor market, and fun for residents of all ages.
Free to attend, however donations for the musicians are accepted. Visit the Twin Views Facebook page for more details.
Penbrooke Meadows is Turning 50!
The Penbrooke Meadows Community Association is celebrating their 50th Anniversary!
on June 4th from 1:00-4:00 pm, join the community for family fun activities, food trucks, music, and plenty more. Plus, stop in for a tour of the newly renovated hall. All are welcome.
If you would like to volunteer for this fun event, please email us pmcamembership@gmail.com
Read MoreLynnwood Ogden Community Garden - Volunteers Needed!
After many years of community advocacy, dedication, and hard work, the Lynnwood Ogden Community Garden is finally breaking ground!
Read MoreProposed Telecommunications Facility in Lynnwood
Wireless services have become an integral part of Canadians’ lives. Whether to stay in touch with family and friends, consume content, or work while on the move, wireless services have become indispensable for most Canadians.
A new facility has been identified as needed to better serve the communities of Lynnwood, Ogden, and Millican. This new infrastructure will enhance telecommunications coverage and capacity and will improve wireless connectivity and access to emergency services.
Rogers and their partner, Land Solutions, have identified a site in Lynnwood Park (near 69th Ave SE and the parking lot for Jack Setter Arena) as a potential site for the tower.
An Open House will be held Thursday, May 26th from 5-7pm at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre (1000 Glenmore Court SE.) Residents are encouraged to attend this in-person event to learn more about the proposed development and have any questions or concerns addressed.
If you are unable to attend the open house, but still wish to share your feedback, emails can be sent to: comments@landsolutions.ca (reference project W6002). You may also wish to share your feedback with the Millican-Ogden Community Association.
More information on this project can be found on the Rogers Telecommunication Project Website.
Further information on Telecommunication infrastructure and the City’s involvement in the process can be found HERE.
GREATER FOREST LAWN COMMUNITIES LOCAL AREA PLANNING
Communities change and evolve over time. Conversations about where, why, and how revitalization and redevelopment should happen are essential to ensure our communities change in the right ways.
Through the local area planning process, we’ll work together to create a future vision for how land could be used and redeveloped in the area.
Read MoreWood's Homes YCAP Market in Inglewood
Last week, the Ward 9 team had the pleasure of visiting the Youth Culinary Arts Program (YCAP) Market in the Inglewood Opportunity Hub.
A program by Wood’s Homes, YCAP was created to help fill a gap in alternative employment programs for multi-barriered youth in Calgary. YCAP teaches at-risk, unhoused youth (ages 15-29) employment skills in the culinary field - youth in the program receive 9-12 weeks of on-site training from Red Seal chefs, free of charge. A youth counsellor is also available to provide support with mental health, employment, housing, and to help teach important life skills.
Read MoreWinter Carnival in Inglewood
Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10am – 5pm, join the Alexandra Centre Society as they host their Winter Carnival Event!
Stop by and take part in an outdoor scavenger hunt, live music, food trucks, art activities, and special performances. There are also some great prizes to be won, including a family membership to the National Music Centre, a Deane House Gift Card, Calgary Hitmen Tickets, and book prizes from Calgary Reads (just to name a few!) All attendees will also be eligible for discounted admission to Fort Calgary.
Read MoreNew Mixed-Use Fire Station in Inglewood
The City of Calgary is pleased to announce that it will partner with a local developer to build a mixed-use fire station in the community of Inglewood, using a new integrated approach to facility planning under The City’s Corporate Facility Planning & Delivery Framework.
Read MoreINGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY RECONNECTION PROJECT
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is one of Calgary’s most important natural parks. The lagoon, which is enjoyed by fish, birds and parks goers alike – needs to be updated to ensure its health and longevity.
The project will see a reconnection of the lagoon to the Bow River, providing it with a continuous stream of water through improvements to the riverbank and surrounding area. This will improve the stability and quality of the water in the lagoon, benefiting the health of the birds, fish and other wildlife that visit the park. It will also create a fish passage to prevent fish from becoming trapped in the lagoon and add protection against future flood events.
he environmental importance of this work has been recognized through grants from the Alberta Environment, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Ocean (DFO).
With work expected to begin in early March, 2022, The City is hosting two virtual Open Houses to share information about the project on February 23rd and 24th. Register today to learn more about the plans for this area.