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Local Food Plan Looks to Involve Communities and Citizens

Across Calgary and the region, citizens are aware that food is a key part of our daily lives and plays an important role in our health, our communities, our environment and our local economy. 

There is a growing momentum in Calgary around local and sustainable food and there is evidence of this everywhere we look. Calgarians are making personal choices to shop locally; farmers are connecting directly with local businesses; community gardens are increasing in number and governments are taking a leadership role within their local food systems. 

Since 2009, The Office of Sustainability at The City of Calgary has been working with stakeholders from across Calgary to get a clearer understanding of our local and regional food system and the roles of everyone involved in it. A food assessment is a great starting point which would allow us to better understand our contributions, connections and where priorities for action exist. Read more: February News 2012

In Update from the WLRT Office

2011, Calgarians saw an unprecedented amount of work undertaken to construct the West LRT line. Every day, the West LRT project grew and took shape through Calgary’s west side. The past construction season was filled with milestones as crews completed work in some areas and began construction in others. The most impressive achievement of 2011: completing the elevated guideway. In May 2011, the last bridge segment of the 1.5 kilometre LRT elevated guideway was installed, just 10 months after construction began. More than 350 bridge segments were raised onto the 37 bridge piers by the yellow launching truss to form the bridge deck. Read more: January News 2012

Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society is relying on the generosity of Calgarians to adopt a grandparent and bring joy to those less fortunate this Christmas.  Looking for a unique activity to share with family, friends or colleagues? Let’s all play our part in getting the message out, it is a wonderful opportunity to assist a senior.

Seniors experiencing social isolation are at greater risk of injury, malnutrition, fraud, abuse and depression. The Adopt a Grandparent campaign is not limited to only providing gifts and food to disadvantaged seniors but also offers social support and companionship, both very important elements at this very special time of year. Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society also provides free programs and services throughout the year, such as rides to medical appointments, assistance with forms and applications; this helps to connect seniors living at risk with community resources. Read more: December 2011 Newsletter

The Calgary Fire Department held a ceremonial ground breaking on a replacement fire station in the community of South Calgary. The replacement station will be located on 14^th Street S.W., adjacent to the existing station which was built in 1952.

 “The Calgary Fire Department is committed to serving the South Calgary area, as all areas of the city, with the most appropriate fire-fighting equipment,” says Fire Chief Bruce Burrell. “This replacement fire station will accommodate modern apparatus without the restrictions and limitations of the existing station, ensuring the fire service needs of this growing and evolving area are met.” Read more: October 2011 Newsletter