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KILLARNEYGLENGARRYJANUARY 2019
THE OFFICIAL KILLARNEY & GLENGARRY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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BrianMalkinsonMLA for Calgary Currie
[email protected] 33 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2T 1Z6 403-246-4794 BrianMalkinson
WE ARE ON A PATH TO BALANCEWhether I was on your doorstep or at one of Calgary Currie’s vibrant
community events, residents ask me:
“What is the government doing to reduce the
”
As we move toward balance, I am pleased to see the government is ahead of cut by $4.3 billion since 2016.
90,000 new full-time jobs created in the last year
Building and modernizing over 200 schools
Investing in long-overdue projects like the Calgary Cancer Centre
Cutting salaries and perks for the highest paid executives
Strengthening a hiring restraint — which saved $107 million since 2015
Budget target is 3% which is less
Instead of deep cuts that would hurt families, I support the government’s
path to diversify the economy and create
jobs in our province - and the plan is working.
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CONTENTS
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7 PEOPLE OF KILLARNEY: DIANNE WILTSHIRE
8 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
8 NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
9 AROUND THE COMMUNITY: TOT TIME GIVES BACK
10 VOLUNTEERS: LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
11 KGCA CASINOS
12 THE PHARMACIST’S CORNER: PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
13 DEVELOPMENT CORNER
14 GRASSROOTS SOCCER
15 REAL ESTATE UPDATE
16 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
17 MY BABYSITTER LIST
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Killarney-Glengarry Community Association Board of DirectorsELECTED BOARD MEMBERSCarolyn Johnson President [email protected] Vice-President [email protected] Thibodeau Treasurer [email protected] Rowley Secretary [email protected] Director, Facilities [email protected] Director, Membership membershipdirector@ killarneyglengarry.comVACANT Director, Engagement & Volunteers engagement@ killarneyglengarry.comNaz Virani Director, Safe Streets [email protected] Anderson Director, Communications [email protected] Kopitar Director, Programs & Operations [email protected] Runions Director, Development [email protected] Elena Gadaeva Director, Events [email protected] COORDINATORSCommunity Garden Chris Knobel & Dan Hauser [email protected] Referral Andrea McKen [email protected] crew Warren Boyle, Ian van de Bugt, Tim Richards
COMMUNITY PROJECTSMaureen Lively Glengarry park revitalization [email protected]
HALL STAFFAdmin Wendy Ainsworth [email protected] coordinator Lola Medjedovich [email protected]
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERJamie Anderson Newsletter editor [email protected]
PEOPLE OF KILLARNEY
Dianne Wiltshireby Amanda Ducheminsky
Civil rights leader, and wife of Martin Luther King, Jr, Coretta Scott King once said: “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
Dianne Wiltshire poses as another shining ex-ample of one of our community’s unsung heroes. Working as an Alberta Children’s Hospital nurse for most of her life, 70-year-old Dianne spent count-less hours helping those in need. For 25 years she worked 12 hour shifts in emergency, following 12 years in mental health.
“I love pediatrics and always wanted to help chil-dren. That’s why I went into nursing. I’m proud to have worked with so many colleges, doctors, and families,” she says.
Throughout her profession, Dianne was involved in many high intensity situations. She has since been recognized on the hospital’s honour roll for her work, including a “code orange” multi-casual
event, as well as her many recommendations regarding safe-ty and hospital unit best practices.
To this day, Dianne still “enjoys helping children and their families.” Now retired, she continues to help out casually when needed, all while participating in local community ini-tiatives. You may have seen her at the 289 Legion, as a branch service officer, or during a Killarney-Glengarry Community Hall Remembrance Day Ceremony, as a Silver Reef Mother. For her, it’s a cause that touches very close to home.
Her father, Greg Gieg, was an active military member. In the late 1950s, Dianne lived in France where her father was post-ed. She and her family would later move to Torquay, England, and then to Canada.
“We lived in Saint Avold. My father served in the Royal Cana-dian Air Force and we were stationed in a France 2 Fighter Wing. There were 4 wings, 1 and 2 were in France, and 2 and 3 were in Germany. The wings were a part of NATO.”
Now a 42-year-long Killarney resident, Dianne says that those in Killarney have also become a part of her family.
“Killarney is a very special community. We all come from dif-ferent regions of Canada and have different cultures. The res-idents support their community and share in all the activities that the Killarney community has to offer. We’re all family.”
As she has done for many years, Dianne believes that to-gether as a “family orientated” whole, it’s important that we “as neighbours continue to help and support one another in times of need.” She says that the Killarney-Glengarry Com-munity Association Hall has a range of activities that one can participate in to help improve the quality of one’s own life, as well as the lives of many others.
DIANNE IS ALSO AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL PAINTER, HAVING WON ARTISTIC COMPETITIONS AS EARLY AS AGE 12 AND HAVING SOLD HER WORK IN PLACES AS FAR AS MEXICO.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The community association has a vision to build a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community. This takes energy, in-novation, and resources, and with many new people on the board, we are excited for the year ahead.
In 2018, we focused on stabilizing the Association:•We heard the voice of our membership via a survey•We became clear on our vision and objectives•We cleaned up our fiscal reporting, making it more
transparent with a new fiscal committee and improved compliance•We recruited new board members, almost doubling
our board size
2019 brings opportunity for growth and action against our goals to:•Improve our sustainability: Our Directors are building
out sub-committees•Increase engagement through new communication
plans and community partnerships•Develop an events and program plan to enrich a local
experience
Come out to one of our committee or board meetings to learn more!
Carolyn Johnson, KGCA President
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Happy New Year!
I’m not typically one for resolutions, but I do like to start the year with a fresh outlook. I can’t remember where I saw it, but about five years ago, I started incorporat-ing an idea to write a letter to myself on New Year’s Day. Every year, I reflect on what happened, good and bad, and jot it down. At the end I write about what I want to accomplish in the coming year. Sometimes I write about how I’m feeling, sometimes I don’t. It’s like a fam-ily Christmas letter, but no one reads it but me.
Every year I read the letter from the previous year and take stock of where I am. Did I reach my goals? Do I feel any different? Has anything changed? I’m looking for-ward to writing my letter this year, as 2018 is the year I started volunteering for the Killarney-Glengarry Com-munity Association. This year I’ll write about how many great people I’ve met and how much fun I’ve had get-ting out into the community. I’ll write about how much I’ve learned and how rewarding the experience has been so far. And I’ll write about how much more I’m go-ing to do in 2019 and how many community-oriented goals I will set out to achieve.
I’ve never been involved in a community to the extent that I am now and I’m so glad I took that first step and volunteered as a contributor for the newsletter at the beginning of the year. I had no idea how far that would take me. If volunteering for the community is on your list of resolutions, we have many diverse roles with vary-ing time commitments open to anyone who is interest-ed in coming out and giving it a shot. Keep reading or visit our website to see what roles are available.
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Jamie Anderson
Half of North American adults typically make New Year resolutions. About 22% will fail after a week, 40% after a month, 50% after three months, 60% after six months, and 81% after two years. Kudos to you, 19%!
Tot Time, KGCA’s playgroup for par-ents and caregivers with young chil-dren, wanted to give back this holiday season. They were very happy to make a local connection and form a partner-ship with neighborhood organization, Brenda’s House, an emergency family shelter for families facing homeless-ness. Families are kept together in a safe, homelike environment and are given the support and resources they need to help during these difficult times.
As a way to give back to the commu-nity, Tot Time participants, as well as the community, donated over 75 new household items, necessities, and toys, as well as handmade ornaments to dec-orate a tree for the House’s front porch.
During a recent visit to Brenda’s House with Fund Development Man-ager Elisha Jackson, we learned about all of the wonderful offerings and programs provided for the families in transition. Each family had a private room, free childcare while parents looked for housing or jobs, nutritious meals, and more. We look forward to the beginning of a new and healthy relationship with the staff and resi-dents of Brenda’s House.
For more information about Brenda’s House and Children’s Cottage Society, visit childrenscottage.ab.ca
Dominique Kriwokon
Tot Time Gives Back
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KGCA CasinosDid you know 40% of our funding comes from Casi-nos? Every 18 months, the KGCA applies to be eligible to work two days at a Casino. From those funds, we can obtain upwards of $67,000. We use this funding to maintain the community centre and run free program-ming for residents.
In the spring, we will participate in another casino. It is a fun event to volunteer alongside other residents and meet a new neighbour! If you want to give back in the new year, we are looking for the following roles:
Casino Coordinator•Recruit 36 volunteers to staff a two-day Casino: spring
2019•Prepare paperwork for AGLC, develop Casino lifecycle
documentation for organisation. (Optional: If you are working in finance and would like exposure on how to manage restricted funds, there is an opportunity for free courses and input into our Ca-sino financial reporting while working with our book-keeper and treasurer) •Start date flexible, delivery by February 2019. Reports
to the Board Executive. •Contact [email protected]
KGCA Profits 2017-2018 Casino volunteer•Your time is equivalent to $1,800 toward the organisa-
tion. Shifts look like 11:00am-7:30pm, 6:45pm-3:30am, 10:45pm-3:30am. Roles include General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, and Count Room. No ex-perience necessary. •Studying for exams? Count Room volunteer is a low in-
put role conducive to studying while on shift!
Add your name to our volunteer database at www.killarneyglengarry.com
3007 26 Ave SW 403-686-0648
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Leaders in Window Covering Sales, Service, & Warranty
Custom Drapery Experts
Motorization & Smart Home Automation
Complimentary in-home Consultation
Discovery Preschool is a Reggio and Project inspired school, centrally located in Killarney. Together, children and teachers share meaningful experiences created to build upon the children’s interests, abilities and needs. We offer field trips, in class guests and visiting artists. Parents volunteer on a rotational basis.
2035 - 26A Street SW • 403-465-1141 • www.discoverypreschool.info
Parents volunteer on a rotational basis.
2035 - 26A Street SW403.465.1141www.discoverypreschool.info
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Open houseJanuary 17, 2019
12:00-1:00pm
Registration beginsFebruary 6, 2019
12:00-2:00pm
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Parents volunteer on a rotational basis.
2035 - 26A Street SW403.465.1141www.discoverypreschool.info
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Open houseJanuary 17, 2019
12:00-1:00pm
Registration beginsFebruary 6, 2019
12:00-2:00pm
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KGCA HALL RENTALVOLUNTEERS
Did you know that Killarney-Glengarry has an amazing community hub that’s available for you to rent? The Killarney-Glengarry Community Association Hall is a place where neighbours can come together and experience all that our community has to offer. Whether you’re planning a group meeting, a birthday party, a workshop, or a wedding, everything you need is right out-side your front door. The hall continues to be a valuable resource for everyone in the neighborhood; when you rent it, not only are you getting a great space, but you’re also investing in your community.
Rental Fees (GST is not included): •Hourly on weekdays (Monday to Thurs-
day) •$50/hr ($35/hr for KGCA Members)
•Hourly on weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)•8am-5pm: $60/hr ($50/hr for KGCA
Members) *Minimum 4-hour rental required
•8am-1am: $650 ($550 for KGCA Mem-bers)
•4pm-1am: $500 ($400 for KGCA Members)
For more information, and to check avail-ability, go to www.killarneyglengarry.com, email [email protected], or call Lola at 403-474-3845 and leave a message. Be sure to include a bit of info about your event and any dates!
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THE PHARMACIST’S CORNER
by Amyn B.Sc. Pharm, [email protected]
Looking after your feet in the winter is more important than ever. Winter boots and thicker socks that come along with colder weather can lead to more foot prob-lems. Conditions that typically affect the feet include fungus infections (nail or skin); unhealthy nails; dry, cracked skin; warts; bunions; and calluses and corns.
Our feet carry the weight of our skeletal frame, muscles, organs, and fat and bear a lot of pressure especially if we are standing on our feet all day or involved in activities such as jogging or running.
Diabetic clients need to be especially careful about looking after their feet as diabetics tend to lose sen-sation in the periphery and tend to be more prone to chronic foot ailments. Improper fitting shoes can also be an issue, as any friction or rubbing or pressure can lead to corns and calluses. This can often lead to a lack of mo-bility and contribute to the potential for slips and falls.
I am proud to partner with Marion Smith-Olson, a certi-fied podologist, to provide foot care clinics starting Jan-uary 2019. A podologist is a professional who applies advanced foot care techniques and proper infection control and can perform full foot and leg evaluations for diabetics, the chronically ill, cancer patients, and those living with fungal infections, dry, cracked skin, and oth-er foot related conditions.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
DEVELOPMENT CORNER
Interested in contributing to the shape of the urban landscape of Killarney? Answer our five minute survey!
https://www.killarneyglengarry.com/development-committee/
The City of Calgary has been working with our Devel-opment and Planning Committee (DPC) to update our Area Development Plan (ARP). In the fall, the City de-cided to roll our Killarney plans into a District level ARP that will encompass multiple communities. This has caused some disappointment on the DPC team and KGCA board as we were excited about the momentum gained to define a Killarney vision. While the project is restructuring, KGCA is taking a proactive approach to ensure that when the City of Calgary project kicks off again, we are prepared with a Killarney vision. First we want to hear from our residents.
The survey will ask questions around:Best locations to densifyA new zoning class proposalImproving 33rd street connector to Westbrook LRTA possible rental zone along 29th Street26th Avenue High StreetImproved use of green spaces
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACKhttps://www.killarneyglengarry.com/ development-committee/Interested in being involved in the visioning working group? Contact Cale at [email protected]
MP Calgary Centre
Hon. Kent Hehr 9506AveSWCalgary,[email protected]
Funding for Calgary’s Infrastructure – Finally!The reason why I ran to be your federal Liberal Member of Parliament in the 2015 election was that I believe it’s important to send a progressive voice from Calgary to Ottawa. For far too long (nearly 50 years), only conserva-tives were sent to represent this great city in the nation’s capital.
This led to two things occurring.
First: the conservatives took our vote for granted.
Second: the Liberals did not believe they would success-fully elect a Member of Parliament in Calgary.
In my view, this led to our city receiving less than it de-served from successive federal governments.
Case in point: during the 10 years of the Harper Con-servatives, Calgary received very little in terms of in-frastructure investments. And that’s despite having 10 Conservative members representing our city in the na-tional government for each of those years.
By comparison, in just 3 years, and with just 1 Liberal representative for Calgary, our federal government has already invested far more into our city.
We have put significantly more funding into Calgary’s public transit, roads, affordable housing, flood mitiga-tion, arts and culture venues, and more.
This is important infrastructure for the long-term ben-efit of Calgarians. These projects improve our quality of life, and in fact, they can change lives—like the lives of the families I spoke to who now have a safe, affordable, accessible place to call home.
Plus, building these projects creates tens of thousands of jobs for Calgarians.
The funding is making a difference in Calgary, and I’m proud that our Liberal government is delivering on our promise to ensure Calgary finally received its fair share of investment.
For email updates: Subscribe to email updates at www.KentHehrMP.ca/email-updates.
Calling for Calgary Awards NominationsThe Calgary Awards is one of the largest citizen recogni-tion programs in our city. The City of Calgary established the Calgary Awards in 1994 to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians in the previous year. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 13 awards.
The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to look to their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders, local organizations, and businesses for those who could qual-ify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.
The Calgary Awards are for Calgarians. Individuals, busi-nesses, not-for-profit organizations, community groups and other organizations can all be nominated. For ad-ditional information, nomination criteria and the online application form visit: calgary.ca/calgaryawards phon-ing 403-268-8881, or e-mail [email protected]. Nominations open on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Fun FactThe Calgary Awards began in 1994 as a Centennial project to commemorate Calgary’s 100th year as a city and to recognize outstanding citizen achievements. The Calgary Awards celebrate Calgarians who have helped make Calgary the best place to live. Visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards for more information.
Councillor, Ward 8 Evan Woolley P.O.Box2100,StationMCalgary,AB,CanadaT2P2M5403-268-2430
Once in a blue moon
Meaning: The phrase refers to something that happens very infrequently.
Origins: Confusingly, a blue moon doesn’t refer to the actual colour of the moon; it re-fers to when we see a full moon twice in one month. This happens every two to three years.
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Last 12 Months Killarney/GlengarryMLS Real Estate Number of Listings Update
Killarney/Glengarry Real Estate Update
Average Asking Price Average Sold Price
November 2018 $0 $0
October 2018 $999,888 $960,000
September 2018 $919,900 $901,000
August 2018 $759,950 $716,250
July 2018 $646,500 $609,000
June 2018 $639,900 $625,000
May 2018 $650,000 $640,000
April 2018 $0 $0
March 2018 $668,000 $663,600
February 2018 $800,000 $750,000
January 2018 $669,900 $650,000
December 2017 $717,450 $685,000
No. New Properties No. Properties Sold
November 2018 4 0
October 2018 7 2
September 2018 10 2
August 2018 6 5
July 2018 2 5
June 2018 12 4
May 2018 11 4
April 2018 8 0
March 2018 8 4
February 2018 5 4
January 2018 6 2
December 2017 3 5
To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit kil.mycalgary.com
Last 12 Months Killarney/GlengarryMLS Real Estate Sale Price Update
Program UpdateGrassroots soccer registration opens this month!
In Killarney, we have the opportunity to partner and host two grassroots soccer programs: Tri-west and Timbits. What’s the difference?
Be prepared, the programs fill quickly. Get your membership renewed now!https://www.killarneyglengarry.com/membership/Check out our Facebook page for updates on when registration opens in January.
07 .5H Programs update
TRIWEST TIMBITS
Program length End of April - 3rd week of June (approx. 16 sessions)
First week of May - last week of June (approx. 8 sessions)
Ages 4-7 years old 3-8 years old
Coaching format
Parent volunteer led + Optional Technical PASS (Premier Academy of Soccer Skills) sessions included
Parent volunteer led
Locations & Times
U6: 1hr Monday & Wednesday evenings U8: 1hr Tuesday & Wednesday evenings Alternating Turtle Hill and Killarney Dry Pond (+ Optional Technical sessions: Saturday mornings)
Saturdays 1 hour U5: Killarney Dry Pond U9: Richmond Field
Cost $105 ($65 for early bird) (+$100 non-volunteer fee if you don't participate)
$40 for KGCA members $60 non-members
KGCA membership required? Yes No—but it gets you a
discount!
CALL TO ACTION **both programs are at risk—please help us keep them going!
Looking for Casino volunteers February 18th &19th Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/triwestsoccer/
Looking for TimBit program coordinator. Contact Laura with your interest: [email protected]
GRASSROOTS SOCCER
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Give the gift of music this holiday season!Gift certificates available in any denomination
TREES NEED PRUNING, REMOVAL, REPAIR? INSECTS OR DISEASE A PROBLEM? Fall/Winter/Spring (the dor-mant seasons) are excellent times to have your trees/shrubs serviced by an established (est. 1995), profes-sional tree service. Our goal is to educate and provide practical options. Call - The Yardist Ltd. Tree & Spray Ser-vice - 403-242-3332, [email protected].
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Media-tion Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no-cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.
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RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Killarney/Glengarry area with quality work, happy clients and fair pricing; with sec-ond generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.
PLUMBING PARAMEDICS: Your community plumbing experts! Licensed, insured, and fully guaranteed! Spe-cializing in residential plumbing and heating repairs. BBB accredited. Call today to experience our world class service! 403-452-2911. Ask about our seniors’ discount.
CLEANING SERVICES: Excellent references. Insured and WCB coverage. Weekly, bi-weekly at reasonable prices. For free estimates call Mary at 403-606-6977.
A & B TAX WILL HELP TO MINIMIZE YOUR TAX BILLS: Small Business, corporate returns, bookkeeping, payroll, GST. Bring this ad and receive $50 off your service. Call 403-457-3991 or email [email protected].
ACUMEN APPLIANCE REPAIR: Looking for a local company? We do repair and installation, lint vent clean-ing, deal with all kinds and makes of home appliances: stoves/ovens, fridges, freezers, washers/dryers, dish-washers. Evening and weekend visits are available. Discounts for senior customers. Call at 587-997-4824 or email [email protected].
LOCAL HANDYMAN – RELIABLE HOME SOLUTIONS: Repairs/replacements and odd jobs. Plumbing (e.g. fix/replace leaky/running faucet or toilet, install new gar-burator), electrical (e.g. repair/replace wall switch or light fixture not working, exhaust fan), install new win-dow hardware and/or coverings, fix sticky door, drywall repairs, painting, etc. Call/text Tom 403-970-4466, or email [email protected].
JEFFREY ELECTRIC: Friendly professional electrical ser-vice for your next residential project, large or small. City Qualified Trade, Master Electrician, insured, licensed, certified, bonded. Very competitive rates for quality electrical work. Service panel upgrades from 60 amp to 200 amp. Sub-panels, aluminum rewiring, custom kitch-ens and basements. Free estimates. www.cejelectric.com or call Clayton at 403-970-5441.
K2 BOOKKEEPING: Are you too busy to keep up with your bookkeeping? Experienced bookkeeper now ac-cepting new clients. Specializing in small to medium-sized businesses. Twelve years of experience with QuickBooks and Simply Accounting, GST, payroll, WCB, filing, T4 filing, and competitive rates. Phone Katie 403-870-0737.
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDSHappy New Year, Calgary-Currie!
As we embark upon 2019, I want to take a moment to share with you some of the ways that our government is fight-ing for you and our province's future. Over the past two years, we have seen numerous economic indicators suggest that Alberta is on the right track and working toward a ro-bust economic recovery—wages are up, retail sales are up, manufacturing and exports are all up. However, all of this is seriously threatened by the failure of successive federal gov-ernments in Ottawa to take action on pipelines, which has resulted in a significant price differential for our resources. But rest assured, as we have done since we were first elected in 2015, we have your backs.
Rachel Notley’s government is taking action to protect jobs and ensure that this economic recovery that we have been leading Alberta through persists. In fact, our decision to pro-tect and strengthen the services your family depend upon and invest in infrastructure projects—rather than cut them or perpetually delay much-needed upgrades to our bridges, roadways, and parks—has ensured that Alberta is in a much better place today than other energy-dependent regions in our country. But good government requires that we do more.
That is why starting this month, the Alberta Energy Regula-tor will implement Premier Notley’s mandated, short-term reduction in oil production. This action will defend Alberta jobs and increase the value of our energy resources. And rest assured that we will watch this very carefully. In fact, my colleague the Minister of Energy, Margaret McCuaig-Boyd, will assess the matter each month to make sure production is in balance with transportation and storage capacity and ensure that our province’s smallest oil producers are not un-duly affected.
Premier Notley is fighting to get top dollar for our energy resources through a made-in-Alberta strategy to build new pipelines, invest in new rail capacity, and add value through more upgrading of oil and gas here at home. Combined, these efforts will create thousands of new jobs and attract tens of billions of dollars in new private investment and en-sure that our path to balance in 2023 remains on track. By taking action now our government continues the work you elected us to do in 2015: to fight for the best for you and your family’s future.
MLA Calgary CurrieBrian Malkinson 2108B-33AvenueSWCalgary,AB,CanadaT2T1Z6403-246-4794 [email protected]
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Amalia 14 587-578-1567 Yes
Andrea 26 403-465-0933 No
Camila 22 587-830-4177 No
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Hannah 14 403-370-6442 Yes
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Tessa 25 125-080-1835 Yes
Tula 12 403-619-1459 Yes
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