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Contents
6 real estate update
9 Calgary public library
11 dollars and sense: pet insurance tips
12 girl guides: Nitanisak district
15 business classifieds
17 safe and sound: bicycle helmet safety
18 councillor Joe magliocca’s report
18 mp pat kelly’s report
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Nolan Hill / Sage Hill Real Estate Update
Last 12 Months Nolan Hill
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Median Asking Median Sold
YOUR NOLAN HILL / SAGE HILL February 2020
Price
$469,900
Price
$459,500
January 2020 $500,000 $485,000
December 2019 $449,450 $427,500
Elected Officials November 2019 $494,900 $486,500
October 2019 $475,449 $468,250
MP Pat Kelly September 2019 $497,450 $485,000
Calgary Rocky Ridge August 2019 $558,184 $545,175
202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW July 2019 $497,450 $490,000
Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6 June 2019 $519,900 $506,000
May 2019 $518,400 $521,500
Phone: 403-282-7980
April 2019 $584,450 $566,500
Fax: 403-282-3587
March 2019 $509,900 $490,000
Email: pat.kelly@parl.gc.ca
Last 12 Months Sage Hill
MLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats
Councillor Joe Magliocca
Median Asking Median Sold
Ward 2 Office
Price Price
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
February 2020 $487,500 $465,000
Calgary, AB, CanadaT2P 2M5
January 2020 $542,350 $524,500
Phone: 403-268-2430
December 2019 $463,400 $450,000
Fax: 403-268-3823
November 2019 $529,900 $514,500
Email: ward02@calgary.ca
October 2019 $589,900 $575,000
Web: www.calgary.ca/ward2
September 2019 $479,900 $467,500
August 2019 $504,750 $490,000
July 2019 $559,900 $540,000
Honourable Jason Luan (UCP) June 2019 $499,999 $522,500
MLA for Calgary-Foothills May 2019 $533,400 $515,000
Calgary.Foothills@assembly.ab.ca April 2019 $472,000 $462,500
March 2019 $459,900 $440,000
To view more detailed information that comprise the above
MLS averages please visit nol.mycalgary.com or
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resident perspectives
Music to My Ears: The Shadowy Fossegrim
by Alexa Takayama Let’s assume you’ve managed to provide a satisfac-
tory, albeit odd, meal to the Fossegrim and he has
When I think of April, one of the things I think of
agreed to teach you his skills. His teaching style is a
is all the melting snow coming down from the
little extreme: he will guide your hand onto the in-
mountains. I was poking through my list of myth-
strument, drawing the fingers along the strings un-
ological creatures to try to decide on what to
til they bleed. But after that, you’ll be able to play
write on this month, and I settled on the Fosseg-
so well that trees will dance and torrential waters
rim—a waterfall-dwelling water spirit that takes
will stand still. I’m also assuming you will be learn-
the form of an old man and likes to play stringed
ing while standing waist-high in a frigid cold fjord.
instruments.
Apparently, the Fossegrim has eleven variations
Fossegrim originates from Scandinavian folklore,
in his repertoire, but I couldn’t find what the first
namely in Norway and Sweden. Fossegrim literal-
ten were, as everyone seems to jump straight to
ly means “waterfall lord*”. He’s known as a Ström-
the eleventh. Forget Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,
karlen in Swedish, meaning “stream man.” The
we’re going straight for Paganini’s 24th Caprice.
descriptions of his appearance are varied from re-
The reason this eleventh piece is so desired is be-
gion to region and story to story. He is usually an
cause if a mortal plays it, every person and living
old man who wears a green hat and has a mouth
thing must dance. Because making trees dance
full of green teeth. Other times he has green hair
and water stop wasn’t enough.
and green eyes to match. Sometimes he is de-
scribed as looking like a young boy. Occasionally, Speaking of Paganini—he was rumoured to have
he’s a sort of centaur-like figure, probably because made a deal with the devil to acquire his musical
he is very similar to the näk—Scandinavian kel- genius. Well, there were Scandinavian fiddlers who
pies, essentially. He is said to have “slit ears” (like were so skilled that it was rumoured they had been
gills, maybe?) and he will keep his feet hidden. taught by the Fossegrim. Two of them were Torgeir
Augundsson (1801-1872) and Ole Bull (1810-1880).
The Fossegrim is known to be an exception-
Because somehow it was more conceivable to peo-
ally talented fiddler or harpist. There is magic
ple that making agreements with supernatural,
in his music which makes it so the strings play
nefarious spirits was how you got good at making
the sounds of the forest, wind, and water. His
music. Instead of, you know, practicing.
skills are much sought-after, and he can be con-
vinced to teach those skills in exchange for a So, if you’re thinking of taking up the harp or the
food offering. With the caveat being that fiddle, it’s probably easier to put in 40 hours of
this food offering must be a white ram practice a day than throwing an ungulate into a
thrown butt-first, without looking, into river. Just saying. Now go practice.
a northward-flowing waterfall. Sound
* Okay, so the etymology of “grim” is a bit varied. It’s
oddly specific? Well, this offering also
Old Norse and could be used to denote an intimi-
must be made specifically on a Thursday
dating hooded figure. In Icelandic texts, it meant
evening** and in secrecy. Alternatively, if
heartless, strict, or wicked, and was very similar to
chucking a whole goat into a waterfall is a
the word for wrath, gramr. And gramr was usually
little too inconvenient for you, you can pro-
used as a name for “lord”. Regardless of the origin,
vide smoked mutton as a substitute, but it has
it says a lot about the Viking ruling class.
to be stolen from your neighbour’s pantry, four
Thursdays** in a row. Now, if you don’t provide ** I’m guessing that this has something to do with
enough meat, the Fossegrim will only teach you Thor, as he is associated with rams, and Thursday
how to tune your instrument. is literally from Old Norse “Thor’s Day”.
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9 1 3
5 2 3 6 The word “diamond”
traces its roots back to
8 2 1 the combination of
Greek words adámas
4 8 (unbreakable, untamed,
unalterable) and damáō
9 3 8 (I overpower, I tame).
Adámas is the same word
9 6 1 3 that we get the word
“adamant” from.
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Pet Insurance Tips Neighbour Day 2020
April 11 is Pet Day, and shopping for your pet’s health Celebrate with Your Neighbours on June 20!
insurance can be just as overwhelming as shopping for Held annually on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour
your own insurance policy. If you decide insurance is Day is an opportunity to get together with your neigh-
beneficial for your pet, BBB says it’s important to keep bours and celebrate Calgary’s strong community spirit.
your nose to the ground to sniff out the good apples This year Neighbour Day falls on Saturday, June 20.
from the bad.
The City is once again waiving its greenspace booking
BBB tips for buying pet insurance: fees for approved Neighbour Day events taking place
on June 20. As of January 1, 2019, The City has waived
Shop around. Ask friends, family members, and other fees for block party permits. Please note that the dead-
fellow pet owners to suggest a pet insurance provider. line to apply for these permits is May 29, 2020.
Ask if your veterinarian recommends a certain pet insur- The City welcomes all Calgarians to celebrate and en-
ance agency. Check out businesses at bbb.org to read courages as many people as possible to host local com-
reviews or complaints. Make sure you are able to visit a munity events. It is a great opportunity for communities
licensed vet that is convenient for you. Insurance poli- across the city to come together in the form of BBQs,
cies should not restrict where you are able to bring your block parties, cleanups and potlucks in order to meet
pet for treatment. their neighbours and celebrate where they live!
Know what is included. Make sure to discuss with the Neighbour Day originated in 2014 to celebrate the in-
business exactly what is and isn’t covered by the insur- credible outpouring of support and generosity neigh-
ance plan. If your animal’s breed is prone to genetic con- bours demonstrated after the 2013 floods. It has evolved
ditions, be sure to choose a plan that provides proper into an annual celebration of what makes Calgary such
coverage for your pet. Policies should include wellness a great city – our strong and caring communities. Neigh-
care such as check-up exams, vaccinations, flea control, bour Day continues to grow each year.
teeth cleaning, and heartworm protection. Ask if the Visit calgary.ca/NeighbourDay for more information.
policy covers prescription medicine, illnesses, surgery,
exam fees and chronic conditions such as diabetes or
cancer.
Ask about pre-existing condition coverage. Usually
pet insurance policies are not responsible for covering
pre-existing conditions. Ask if the plan excludes all pre-
existing conditions or only “incurable” conditions. You
may be able to receive partial coverage for a “curable”
condition. To be on the safe side, veterinarians recom-
mend getting pet insurance while your pet is still young
because there will be less pre-existing conditions to
handle.
Compare costs. Compare coverage, deductibles and
The common daisy is edible!
caps between different insurance policies. Find out how
The leaves and flowers can be
much the policy will cost each month. Ask the insurance
eaten raw or cooked. Sometimes
provider if they offer a deal for covering more than one they’re added to salads, sand-
pet. Ask if the cost increases each time a claim is filed or wiches, soups, or teas. Though
when your pet turns another year older. you’ll want to eat them fresh, as
they become astringent with age.
For more tips you can trust, visit bbb.org.
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Avoid Moving Scams and Nitanisak District
Shoddy Practices
Whether you’re moving neighbourhoods, cities, or (Edgemont, Evanston, Hamptons, Hidden Valley, Hanson
countries, the stresses of moving can lead to damaged Ranch, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Sherwood and Sage Hill)
goods and fragile tempers. What could possibly go
Sparks is the first branch of Guiding for 5- and 6-year-
wrong with a move?
• Missed delivery or pick-up dates old girls.
• Lost or damaged belongings The 145th Sparks were pleased to enroll 12 new Sparks
• Charges that exceed estimates provided to our unit in October. We have 15 enthusiastic girls and
• Claim disputes for lost or damaged items 4 leaders who have been enjoying a fun Guiding year
When searching for the right mover, BBB offers these so far!
tips that won’t leave you in a fragile state of mind:
• Get it in writing. Get three written estimates from dif- Our Sparks and their moms had a great sleepover along
ferent movers based on visits to your home. Estimates with the 165th Sparks, at our Mother Daughter Drive In
given over the phone or via email may not be accurate. movie sleepover, we sold mint cookies, were invited to
If an estimate seems too good to be true, it likely is. the Halloween party with the 229th Brownies and 88th
• Set up an inspection before moving day. Ask the Guides, had a jammie night reading books in a tent, par-
mover(s) to come and inspect your house prior to your ticipated in a literacy service project and donated books
moving day so they can become familiar with the lay- to a charity, wrote letters to Santa and had Mr. and Mrs.
out of your house. If a mover doesn’t feel it is important Claus make a visit to our unit in December.
to inspect your house, it could be a red flag.
• Prepare for damage. Even though trustworthy mov- We have had the opportunity to tour the Sage Hill Li-
ers are trained to handle your belongings and your brary, Creekside Fire station and the Apple Store in Mar-
home with care, it is difficult to move an entire house- ket Mall learning how to take pictures on an iPad.
hold without at least some damage. Make sure your
expectations are realistic and plan accordingly. The Sparks and leaders had a fun night celebrating all
• Inquire about insurance. Not only is it important for of our 2020 birthdays at our Unicorn Unbirthday party!
you to understand what your household insurance will We all looked so pretty in our favorite dress, decorated
and won’t cover, but what your mover’s insurance will cupcakes and played birthday party unicorn games.
and won’t cover. You don’t want to be left with surprise
expenses. Our Spark families graciously donated items for 10
• Watch for red flags. If a mover requests money up- birthday boxes for the Calgary Food Bank, filled with
front, doesn’t provide insurance details or a company items needed for girls our age, to have a fun filled birth-
address, keep looking for a mover. day party!
For more consumer tips, visit bbb.org. We celebrated Thinking Day and learned about Lord
and Lady Baden Powell, World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts, the Canadian World Friendship fun, the
5 world centers and the history of Guiding in Canada.
Our unit along with the 165th and 170th Sparks had a
wonderful time at the Calgary Zoo sleepover!
Even though yellow is one of the most common The Sparks’ sashes are quickly filling up with the pro-
colours for flowers, there are no yellow sweet pea gram work badges and fun crests!
blossoms. Just as horticulture enthusiasts have been
in pursuit of breeding a blue rose, there is a mission The 145th Sparks and leaders are looking forward to our
to breed a yellow sweet pea. No such luck yet! remaining meetings for our 2019-2020 Guiding year!
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Staying Healthy in Spring While there are many ways to support the liver and gall blad-
der, the following are a few ways we can support these organs
by Dr. Jordan Biegler, TCMD, RAc, RMT, Traditional during their peak time of performance:
Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture
Diet:
Spring is here and it’s the season to get outside • Incorporate more foods that support the liver such as onions,
and be active! As we shake off the natural urge to leeks, wheat, dates, cilantro, mushrooms, spinach, dill, pickles,
rest and keep warm and we start to become more vinegar, kimchi, lemon, lime, asparagus
active outside we should be mindful on how we • Continue to steam vegetables and try not to drink too much
support our bodies through the transition of win- cold liquids.
ter to spring. Exercise:
From the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Move and stretch – get the blood pumping and energy cir-
and the foundations of the Five Elements, spring culating
belongs to the wood element and is dominated • Take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days. Do
by the liver and gall bladder. These two organs outdoor activities but ensure the clothing reflects the weath-
work together to move blood and bile and play er and don’t leave the body exposed to the cool wind.
pivotal roles in spleen and lung health—which Emotions:
can affect our immunity to seasonal allergies, ten- • Make a plan on what we want to accomplish in the coming
dons—which can impact flexibility and strength, months and set the intentions to make it happen.
emotions–which can elevate or decrease stress Spring is an exciting season. Start moving, eat appropriately
and anxiety. and stay healthy!
crime statistics
Nolan Hill Crime Sage Hill Crime Activity was Down in February 2020
Activity was Down in The Sage Hill community experienced 5 crimes in Feb-
February 2020 ruary 2020, in comparison to 7 crimes the previous
The Nolan Hill community month, and 3 crimes in February one year ago. Sage
experienced 1 crime in February 2020, in Hill experiences an average of 9.6 crimes per month.
comparison to 3 crimes the previous month, On an annual basis, Sage Hill experienced a total of
and 2 crimes in February one year ago. Nolan Hill 115 crimes as of February 2020, which is unchanged
experiences an average of 4.6 crimes per month. On 0% in comparison to 115 crimes as of February 2019.
an annual basis, Nolan Hill experienced a total of To review the full Sage Hill Crime report visit sage.
55 crimes as of February 2020, which is down 10% mycalgary.com
in comparison to 61 crimes as of February 2019. To How To Report Crime In Nolan Hill | Sage Hill: Dial
review the full Nolan Hill Crime report visit nola. 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-
mycalgary.com emergencies dial (403) 266-1234. To report a crime
anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-
222-8477 (Talk, Type or Text), submit tips online at
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nolan hill • sage hill I april 2020 13take on wellness your city of calgary
Being Grateful Promotes Calgary Parks -
Spring in the City!
Happiness, A Positive Calgary is home to an abundance of wildlife which make
their homes in our parks and natural areas. The arrival of
Outlook spring is a great reminder of the importance of coexist-
ing with these animals. One way this can be achieved is
What are you grateful for? Maybe you’ve got a new car, through maintaining a distance from their young.
bought a big-screen TV, or scored a promotion you’ve
been wanting. It feels great—but only for a little while. Baby hares, deer, and squirrels may appear to be
abandoned by their parents, and our help is not usu-
It turns out that our set happiness points are 50 per ally needed. These wildlife babies are often left alone
cent predetermined by genetics, 10 per cent by life to keep them safe. Removing wildlife from their natural
circumstances and 40 percent by intentional activi- habitat can decrease their chances of survival and even
ties and practices. This means that a huge part of what compromise your safety.
makes us happy is within our power to change.
Wildlife is best enjoyed from a distance and this is espe-
Gratitude is one easy and well-proven skill that can ac- cially important for coyotes. Coyotes may become more
tually help improve our set happiness point. aggressive if you are near a den and they are protecting
their young. Always keep your distance when you spot
Practicing gratitude can help improve our mental health
wildlife to reduce the chance of conflict.
and reduce stress. It can help create a more positive
outlook on life, which helps keep us more emotionally Some tips on living with (and enjoying) Calgary’s wildlife:
balanced. It can also help us pay attention to the good • Do not feed wildlife.
things in life and savour them. It prevents us from tak- • Stay on designated City trails and pathways.
ing things for granted, and it helps train us to see more • Always keep your pets leashed and under control
good things in life. • Clean up food and pet waste – this reduces wildlife be-
ing attracted to the area by the food source.
Here are some ways to be grateful:
Keep a gratitude journal. Make it a habit to think Remember: wild animals are best enjoyed from a dis-
about positive or good things you are grateful for daily tance and left alone. Contact 311 to report your sight-
and write them down. ings or concerns. Further information can be found at:
https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/
Reflect through mindfulness, meditation or relax-
Planning-and-Operations/Wildlife-and-you.aspx
ation. Take time to be still and calm and focus on the
https://www.aiwc.ca/
present moment. List those things you are grateful for—
https://calgarywildlife.org/
maybe a sunny day, a hot shower, your home, a good
friend, or a nice cup of tea.
Thank someone. Nurture your meaningful relation-
ships. Send a thank-you card or leave a note to someone
you are grateful to have in your life. Tulip cultivation began in Persia in the 10th century. They
became so popular that they were incorporated into the
Give back. Return the kindness that someone has ex- culture’s iconography. Sultan Ahmet III of the Ottoman
tended to you. Empire (1673-1736) kept a famous tulip garden in the
highland pastures near the town of Manisa.
Practice small gestures. Sometimes all it takes is a
smile, handshake or wave to express your thanks.
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Taking these steps now, will save a lot of time and stress
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Alley on May 4 at McMahon Stadium. origins of the Easter egg hunt back to Protestant
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Spring Citizen Science
Opportunity
Calgary River Valleys is a non-profit organization dedi- that lives in our regional ecosystem, including Calgary,
cated to building a strong and effective voice for river Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere. We are
valley protection and water quality in Calgary. We con- trying to beat other cities around the world for bragging
sider ourselves “the voice of our rivers.” In 2020 Calgary rights as to which city can log the most observations,
River Valleys will be working on a variety of projects, in- the most species, and the most participants. The bonus
cluding distributing educational information about the is that every observation helps to identify our urban
importance of having healthy river and creek-adjacent natural environment, which can help support land use
areas, also known as riparian areas, for water quality, and policy decisions to make our urban environment a
flood mitigation, and preventing erosion. These efforts better place.
are funded in part by a Watershed Resiliency and Res-
toration Program grant provided by the Government of How Do I Become a Citizen Scientist in the City
Alberta. Nature Challenge?
Nature is everywhere in the city. By mapping where
We will also be promoting related projects by other nature is in the Calgary region we can build on our un-
groups that support Calgarians’ connection to natural derstanding as to why and how flora and fauna exist in
areas and protection of these areas. One such project certain locations in Calgary. How do you take part you
we think you may want to participate in is the Calgary ask? First, get outside and discover nature between April
City Nature Challenge 2020 (http://citynatureyyc.ca/). 24 and 27. It is as easy as walking in your own yard, your
It’s incredibly easy to participate; you can do it on street or alley, a creek or river valley, or a local park. Then,
your own, or with others, and you can be part of this take one or more pictures of each natural thing you find
world-wide Citizen Science project to document the (or even record audio, such as bird calls). This can be any-
natural world within each city that participates. If you thing from trees, shrubs, grasses, lichens, animals, bugs,
want to learn more about the awesome power of Citi- and birds. If possible, take multiple pictures of the item
zen Science, check out this short video on YouTube. so it can be properly identified by experts later. Finally,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZwJzB-yMrU. upload your pictures to iNaturalist.org (you can create an
C’mon, Calgary, you’re up for a challenge, right? account for free) by midnight on May 3 and your obser-
vations will count toward Calgary’s participation in the
City Nature Challenge 2020: Calgary Metropolitan City Nature Challenge. Once your pictures are uploaded,
Region experts will identify the species of what you saw, which
Building on the efforts made in 2019, once again in 2020, helps to build on our knowledge of urban biodiversity.
volunteers who participate in the City Nature Challenge The winning cities will be announced on May 4 on the
will see how Calgary’s urban biodiversity stacks up to global CityNatureChallenge.org website.
cities around the world. Calgary and surrounding mu-
nicipalities will be under a total bio-blitz and compete Contact us at CalgaryRiverValleys2@outlook.com if
with cities such as Berlin, Cape Town, San Francisco, you would like more information about the City Nature
Halifax and 275 other cities around the world. Calgary’s Challenge 2020, or about Calgary River Valleys projects
goal is to gather 10,000 observations of everything wild for this year.
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nolan hill • sage hill I april 2020 17Councillor, Ward 2
Joe Magliocca MP Calgary Rocky Ridge
403-268-2430 Pat Kelly
Joe.Magliocca@calgary.ca 202, 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW
Calgary.ca/ward2 Calgary, Alberta T3G 5H6
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City-supported Community Cleanups will start running Parliament is now considering a number of important
in April and will continue through to the early fall. These policy issues including the new NAFTA agreement and
popular events are hosted by community associations proposed changes to the law governing Medical Assis-
with support from Calgary Community Standards and tance in Dying.
Waste & Recycling at The City. Calgarians can drop off Many of the people I spoke to during and after the Octo-
their stuff at any community clean up location, regard- ber election asked me to speak out strongly on behalf of
our communities, our city and our province. Many have
less of where they live in the city. There is no charge for
told me of their personal struggles with long term unem-
putting items in City Waste & Recycling trucks. Keep in
ployment and about the lack of job prospects for their
mind, some community associations bring in additional children.
recycling services that may require a fee. Check calgary.
I committed to speak out about the ongoing jobs crisis
ca/cleanup for the list of community associations host-
in Alberta and have done so on many occasions in Parlia-
ing cleanup events. Here are the dates for communities ment. In May, I will again co-host a Career Services Event
in Ward 2: to assist those who are seeking employment by connect-
• Kincora - May 3 ing them with services providers and resources that can
• Citadel - June 14 assist with job search, resume writing, interview skills,
• Sherwood - June 21 and more.
• Hawkwood - September 5 All of my speeches and committee work can be found at
ourcommons.ca as well as on my website and social me-
Effective the first week of April, Green Cart collection
dia feeds. Some recent examples include:
will resume weekly collection. This schedule will be in • Dec. 9, 2019 – Speech in opposition to the Speech from
place until November. You can check your green cart the Throne:
schedule and sign up for free reminders at Calgary.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au5iCVZP3vE
collection or through the Recollect App. To download • Dec. 10, 2019 – Statement about economic conditions
the App, search “Calgary Garbage Day” through a mo- and job losses:
bile device’s App Store. There are no changes to the blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cin-rKTum8
and black cart collection schedule. • Feb. 7, 2020 – Statement urging approval of Teck Fron-
tier Mine:
There are still many secondary suites in Calgary that do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQADrmgliVM
not meet The City’s safety and building code require- • Feb. 20, 2020 – Question on job losses and illegal block-
ades:
ments. The City is actively encouraging citizens who
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUen9Uezj_U
own secondary suites to apply for the necessary permits
• Feb. 25, 2020 – Question during emergency debate on
before June 1, 2020. After June 1, the amnesty period the Teck Frontier Mine cancellation:
approved by Council ends, and The City will no longer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGYiUESFxKM
waive the fees for a development permit ($471) and the I was elected to represent the members of your commu-
online suite registry ($232). Any new suites will need to nity and said I would use every tool available to hold the
comply with the current Alberta Building Code which government to account, which in addition to speeches in
has additional safety requirements. Visit calgary.ca/ Parliament include order paper questions, access to infor-
suites for more information. mation requests, social media, national media appearanc-
es and my voice within my caucus. I remain committed to
using all these tools to fight for you, my constituents.
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