Hello, Ward, 1!
Summer is just around the corner, and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at outdoor community events across Ward 1 and our city! Here’s the latest news in Ward 1 and from City Hall.
Neighbour Day
Saturday, June 15 is Neighbour Day! This special day is a great opportunity to connect with the people around you. Check with your neighbours or your community association to see if there’s a Neighbour Day event happening near you and visit calgary.ca/neighbourday to learn more.
Bowness Park Wading Pool Update
After last year’s closure, work is nearly complete on repairs to the wading pool at Bowness Park. Weather and construction timelines permitting, the wading pool should be open once again later this month. Visit calgary.ca/sprayparks for the latest updates and to find other places where you can stay cool this summer.
Single-Use Items
Council held a Public Hearing to consider repealing the Single-Use Items bylaw in May. You can visit calgary.ca/singleuse to learn more about the final result and other waste reduction efforts The City is making.
Drought Update
We appreciate Calgarians’ continued efforts at reducing their water consumption. The City of Calgary is doing its part by reducing water use as well. Visit calgary.ca/drought to find out if restrictions are in place and for water saving tips you can use year-round.
Dandelions
Dandelions are not considered a noxious and prohibited weed under the Weed Control Act. The City takes a number of steps to manage weeds, but does not use herbicides for cosmetic purposes. The City aims to maintain healthy turf, which allows grass to out-compete dandelions and other weeds.
Dandelions are not prohibited on private property under City bylaws. However, grass and similar herbaceous plants must be kept shorter than six inches.
Ward 1 – Councillor Sonya Sharp proudly serves the following Communities: Bowness, Crestmont, Greenwood-Greenbriar, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Tuscany, Valley Ridge, Varsity Acres
