Driving only one option for Calgarians looking to access the downtown core

For Calgarian Eric Westrum, cycling to work downtown is a no-brainer.

While he now lives in close proximity to work, Westrum used to live in the northwest, meaning a 30-minute two-wheeled commute.

"I like my bike because I can get to where I need to go quickly and effortlessly, especially downtown, and not have to worry about parking," he said.

Calgary kicks curvilinear network to the curb

There's good news on the horizon for anyone who's ever experienced frustration navigating in Calgary's newer "curvilinear" communities.

Changes being made at City Hall will mean future communities will move back to the grid network seen in older communities, rather than the curvilinear pattern seen in many newer communities, which placed an emphasis on decreased traffic and the creation of cul-de-sacs in the community.

Local and chemical free, the best food money can buy

It was a gathering of the chefs recently when Galimax, an Alberta fresh food wholesaler, invited chefs, gardeners and other interested foodies on a southern Alberta field trip to see food — real food — being raised for city folk in Calgary.

Two buses of food enthusiasts spent 11 hours visiting and investigating different farmers and local food. We discovered old eggs have a sloppy egg-white and a weak yolk. We learned pigs will cross the road from barn to field even though the road is not fenced, yet not escape to freedom.

The City is looking for Calgarians input in a plan to redevelop West Eau Claire Park.

The area in question is along the Eau Claire Promenade from the Louise Bridge to Eau Claire Plaza. The City said public input will help identify a clear vision to guide the design, provide a concept plan and prioritize improvements for the park.

In the words of her younger brother Tej, Gudi Gill touched a lot of people.

"She was the kind of person you only needed to meet once," Tej said.