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Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
Better Building Through Bacon
No, not that kind of bacon. A film series featuring renowned architect Ed Bacon is aiming to help Calgarians better understand how a city is planned.
Every Wednesday night in January and February offers a different film about city building topics. After each film the audience is invited to engage in discussion about what they just saw, and how it can impact Calgary, and people as individuals.
Every Wednesday night in January and February offers a different film about city building topics. After each film the audience is invited to engage in discussion about what they just saw, and how it can impact Calgary, and people as individuals.
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Jan. 08, 2014 | CREBNow
Calgary Streets to Have Snow Removed
Over the next four weeks, some Calgarians will see snow disappearing from the roads. Trucks have been contracted by the city to remove the snow from residential streets.
The record 52.4 centimetres snowfall that hit Calgary in December, has the city utilizing snow removal services for the first time.
Southeast Calgary is currently the focus of snow removal, but all areas of the city will receive some amount of snow removal. However, how many roads that will have snow removed is unknown.
The record 52.4 centimetres snowfall that hit Calgary in December, has the city utilizing snow removal services for the first time.
Southeast Calgary is currently the focus of snow removal, but all areas of the city will receive some amount of snow removal. However, how many roads that will have snow removed is unknown.
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Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Test Your Knowledge: Christmas Tree Recycling
Every year Christmas morning comes, and after all the presents have been torn open, there is nothing but wrapping paper, gift bags and boxes piled high. Then there is the Christmas tree; by recycling the trees, about 40,000 trees stay out of the landfill, and help garbage collection crews stay on schedule. All this brings up the question of what does the City of Calgary offer for Christmas recycling programs. How much do you know?
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Dec. 18, 2013 | CREBNow
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
The City of Calgary was on the forefront of helping people, as they set up the first Snow Angel campaign in North America, ten years ago.
The Snow Angel campaign recognizes good citizens who shovel the walks for people who may not be able to do it themselves.
The Snow Angel campaign recognizes good citizens who shovel the walks for people who may not be able to do it themselves.
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Dec. 09, 2013 | CREBNow
$520M Transit Expansion Approved
City Council approved adjustments to the 2014 business plans, operating from a capital budgets on Nov. 27, of this approval was what to do with the $52 million in 2014 tax room.
One of the proposals for the tax room money came from Coun. Shane Keating recommending the money be put towards a transit expansion.
One of the proposals for the tax room money came from Coun. Shane Keating recommending the money be put towards a transit expansion.
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Dec. 09, 2013 | CREBNow
'Peak Toilet' Crisis in Calgary's Northwest
Calgary's northwest is in a development freeze until a second sewer trunk can be built through Bowness to accommodate the increase in sewer usage.
Currently, the City of Calgary took extra measures allowing 183 homes, the northwest recreation centre, the Tuscany fire station and a middle school in Royal Oak to finish construction.
Currently, the City of Calgary took extra measures allowing 183 homes, the northwest recreation centre, the Tuscany fire station and a middle school in Royal Oak to finish construction.
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Dec. 05, 2013 | CREBNow
House Fires Are a Growing Concern in Winter Months
As winter comes upon us the ever growing concern of house fires is apparent in many homes.
The 2011-2012 Alberta Fire Commissioner's Statistical Report said cooking, arson/set fire and smoking are the top three causes of home fires leading to death or injury.
The report said for Alberta, "The highest number of fire deaths per month in 2011 and 2012 occurred in December (6) and October (4) respectively."
The 2011-2012 Alberta Fire Commissioner's Statistical Report said cooking, arson/set fire and smoking are the top three causes of home fires leading to death or injury.
The report said for Alberta, "The highest number of fire deaths per month in 2011 and 2012 occurred in December (6) and October (4) respectively."
