March 2023 | Ward 7 News

Spring Is Just Around the Corner

Winter has been dragging on and on, but March brings us a glimmer of hope that spring might be just around the corner. Of course, before we can all take advantage of the beautiful weather, we've got to pull ourselves out of our winter funk.

This month I look forward to in-depth discussions at Council Chambers about the Multisport Fieldhouse, Climate Strategy, and downtown revitalization. If you have thoughts or ideas, you'd like to share with me, reach out to my office at ward7@calgary.ca.

To those who observe, happy International Women's Day (March 8), St. Patrick's Day (March 17), Nowruz (March 20), Vernal Equinox (March 20), and World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (March 21). I also want to note that on March 22, Ramadan begins a month-long journey of fasting and prayer to encourage spiritual growth, reflection and compassion for others. Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe!

Sincerely,

Terry Wong (He/Him), Ward 7 Councillor

I encourage anyone 12 or older to sign up for the 2023 Pathway and River Cleanup. Returning volunteers from 2022 may register from February 15 – March 8, and new volunteer registration starts March 13 – March 31, 2023.

See Volunteering for the Pathway and River Cleanup for more information.

Your 2023 Property Assessment notice is available for viewing and we encourage you to switch to paperless assessment notice (eNotice) to enter for a chance to win one of 12 Visa gift cards valued at $250 each. The Contest is open to new and existing eNotice subscribers HERE.

City of Calgary crews have been responding to multiple, successive snow events beginning on February 16th. City crews are focusing on clearing major routes, pedestrian infrastructure, pathways, transit routes, LRT stations and bridge decks. For updated information on our Winter Operations Program visit:

www.calgary.ca/snow

Wondering what businesses are open in Calgary? The Business map shows commercial businesses and business licence information. You can search businesses by area through this map.

Click HERE for more information about the #SupportLocalYYC campaign

The Transit Public Safety recruitment project is in its final stages. 13 Transit peace officers will graduate and be deployed on the system this week. Transit riders are reminded that they can discreetly report immediate safety or security concerns by sending a text to 74100.

Grant opportunity via the City’s Festivals and Events Subsidy Program. The program supports a variety of local festivals and events including street festivals, parades, community, sports and recreation events. For more information and/or to apply click HERE.

Urban Forestry is growing Calgary's tree canopy coverage. 2000 trees will be given away to residential homes within the City of Calgary city limits. Registration will be based on quadrants to help manage the increased number of applications this year. You can apply HERE.

The Salvation Army Mobile Warming Station is scheduled to be at a different LRT station or community location seven days a week. Schedules can be found at

https://www.calgaryhomeless.com/ccewr/mobilewarming/

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