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Dec. 04, 2012 | CREBNow
200 Million Kilos in 3 Years
In the past three years Calgarians have recycled more than 200 million kilograms of materials.
"Calgarians have made recycling a part of their every day routines and are doing the right thing by tossing their paper, cardboard, plastic containers, food cans and glass jars into their blue cart or community recycling depot," said program development leader Paula Magdich.
"Calgarians have made recycling a part of their every day routines and are doing the right thing by tossing their paper, cardboard, plastic containers, food cans and glass jars into their blue cart or community recycling depot," said program development leader Paula Magdich.
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Nov. 23, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Pop The Question: Gian-Carlo Carra
Raised in both Calgary and New York City, Gian-Carlo Carra was elected to serve his first term as Alderman for Ward 9 in October 2010. Having obtained a Masters in Environmental Design/Urban Design at the University of Calgary and serving on the City's Standing Policy Committee on Land Use Planning & Transportation, Carra brings a passion for building walkable, safe and fiscally responsible communities to City Hall. CREB® caught up with Alderman Carra to talk a little bit about Calgary.
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Nov. 23, 2012 | CREBNow
Victoria Park Revisited
Once the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed, the Calgary community of Victoria Park will have a new green space for its residents.
"It's a for sure thing, we have funding in place," said Michelle Reid with City of Calgary Parks. "We are in the process of trying to get our development permit and we plan to start construction next summer."
"It's a for sure thing, we have funding in place," said Michelle Reid with City of Calgary Parks. "We are in the process of trying to get our development permit and we plan to start construction next summer."
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Nov. 22, 2012 | Cody Stuart
Canadian Mayors Band Together in Pursuit of Better Funding
The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are pledging to match new federal and provincial government funding dollar for dollar in an attempt to procure more funding from the federal government.
Modernizing Canada's "crowded and rapidly-aging transportation networks" was cited as a major reason behind the need for increased funding.
According to the the 22-member big city mayors' caucus, one out of every four roads is congested, with 50 per cent in need immediate repair.
Modernizing Canada's "crowded and rapidly-aging transportation networks" was cited as a major reason behind the need for increased funding.
According to the the 22-member big city mayors' caucus, one out of every four roads is congested, with 50 per cent in need immediate repair.
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Nov. 14, 2012 | CREBNow
To Catch a Train
After three years of construction, the west leg of the Calgary LRT system will commence service Dec. 10.
"You'll notice if you tour the west line that there's many, many workers out there still patching up some of the surface works that need to be done but with respect to the rail lines and the stations they are substantially complete, they've been turned over to Calgary Transit and Calgary Transit are doing their testing as we speak,"
"You'll notice if you tour the west line that there's many, many workers out there still patching up some of the surface works that need to be done but with respect to the rail lines and the stations they are substantially complete, they've been turned over to Calgary Transit and Calgary Transit are doing their testing as we speak,"
