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Nov. 13, 2014 | CREBNow
The comeback
Bowness Park partially reopens to public after two-year closure
Two years after being closed for renovations – with some added delay due to flooding in June 2013 – Bowness Park is partially reopen for business.
The City said the entire west side of the park – including the parking lot, picnic areas and a new central square – is now open to the public. The east end of the park will remain closed until next year.
Two years after being closed for renovations – with some added delay due to flooding in June 2013 – Bowness Park is partially reopen for business.
The City said the entire west side of the park – including the parking lot, picnic areas and a new central square – is now open to the public. The east end of the park will remain closed until next year.
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Nov. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Complete streets
New guidelines aimed at encouraging travel by foot, bike and transit
A new policy approved by council could have more Calgarians ditching their daily drive in favour of greener transportation.
Seen as a way of encouraging Calgarians to travel by transit, bike or by walking, the Complete Streets Policy and Guide is expected to "improve both measurable and perceived safety, provide attractive streetscapes, provide transportation options, improve universal accessibility, promote economic well-being of both businesses and residents, and increase civic space" while reducing the total amount of paved space in the city, said council.
A new policy approved by council could have more Calgarians ditching their daily drive in favour of greener transportation.
Seen as a way of encouraging Calgarians to travel by transit, bike or by walking, the Complete Streets Policy and Guide is expected to "improve both measurable and perceived safety, provide attractive streetscapes, provide transportation options, improve universal accessibility, promote economic well-being of both businesses and residents, and increase civic space" while reducing the total amount of paved space in the city, said council.
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Nov. 12, 2014 | CREBNow
Survey says: Life is good in Cochrane
A recent survey for the Town of Cochrane, conducted by Ipsos, found quality of life for the more than 17,500 residents is high.
The survey found:
The survey found:
- 99 per cent of residents said overall quality of life is good or very good
- 72 per cent said they good good value for their municipal tax dollars
- 93 per cent said they are satisfied with the overall level and quality of Town services
News
Nov. 05, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Cut the waste
Making great compost this winter
My husband is a new-age composter.
By that, I mean composting is a new thing for him – something he hasn't historically been involved with.
And if there is one thing my engineer husband likes it's a task with logical and direct instructions. He doesn't want to guess what I need for my birthday, so he isn't going to guess what pile the potato peels he's holding should be dumped into.
My husband is a new-age composter.
By that, I mean composting is a new thing for him – something he hasn't historically been involved with.
And if there is one thing my engineer husband likes it's a task with logical and direct instructions. He doesn't want to guess what I need for my birthday, so he isn't going to guess what pile the potato peels he's holding should be dumped into.
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Nov. 05, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Lights, camera, action
New film centre coming to southeast Calgary
After much delay, Calgary's burgeoning film industry is about to get a major boost.
Approved earlier this year but with roots dating back to 2009, the city's first major film studio broke ground late last week in a high-profile ceremony ironically set within an unassuming industrial suburb at 5750 76th Ave. S.E.
Spread out over more than three hectares of land, the $23-million facility will include 50,000 square feet of purpose-built sound stages, 20,000 square feet or warehouse space and 15,000 square feet of space for office and storage.
After much delay, Calgary's burgeoning film industry is about to get a major boost.
Approved earlier this year but with roots dating back to 2009, the city's first major film studio broke ground late last week in a high-profile ceremony ironically set within an unassuming industrial suburb at 5750 76th Ave. S.E.
Spread out over more than three hectares of land, the $23-million facility will include 50,000 square feet of purpose-built sound stages, 20,000 square feet or warehouse space and 15,000 square feet of space for office and storage.
