Greetings residents of Calgary-Foothills!
I hope you are staying safe and warm this winter. Alberta’s Provincial Legislature has returned for session and I’m back in Edmonton to highlight the issues that our community has shared with me over the last few weeks.
It’s a busy time as I connect with different individuals and organizations doing meaningful work in our neighbourhoods. Constituents have told me they want me to fight to protect their Canada Pension Plan, advocate for a stronger healthcare system, and protect our environment for the future. I spent time meeting with our community and resident associations to continue advocating for local schools, playgrounds, and more. I also had the chance to attend community events such as Kincora’s Winter Festival and Arbour Lake’s Polar Plunge, among others.
This is an important time for different cultures. I visited congregants of the Al Makkah Mosque for Iftar and discussed ways to promote inclusivity and acceptance in our communities. The Chinese community celebrated Lunar New Year and I joined the celebration by attending the Chinatown BIA’s New Year Gala, Sien Lok Society’s New Year Gala, and other events. The Alberta NDP and I hosted a Lunar New Year event in Calgary where I spoke about the important contributions of the Chinese community in our province.
February is also Black History Month, which I celebrated by attending the 2nd Annual Black History Month Dinner hosted by the Calgary Black Chamber, Calgary’s Annual Black Youth event, and the Black Business Ventures Association’s Launch Party. The Alberta NDP hosted a Black History Month event of our own where storytellers highlighted the rich history of the Black community in Alberta.
A reminder you can follow my work by connecting on social media: @CourtEllingson. Don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].ca to learn how your MLA can support you!
MLA – Calgary Foothills Court Ellingson proudly serves the following Communities: Arbour Lake, Citadel, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Royal Vista, Sage Hill, Sherwood
