Welcome to the fall season. We hope that you had an enjoyable summer, despite some smoky days. Our outdoor swimming pool had another very successful season. It was wonderful to see so many young children and families enjoying the facility. We are grateful to the volunteers who ensure that our pool remains open, and to the stellar crew of lifeguards, many of whom have returned for multiple years.
The City of Calgary worked on a number of projects in Confederation Park over the summer. First, there was an irrigation system upgrade at the main baseball diamond near the tennis courts. This work will improve efficiency and protect the field quality. Secondly, there was the installation of a drainage control project in Confederation Creek where the creek disappears from sight into the culvert by the 30 Avenue parking lot. This included the installation of a debris screen to reduce flooding issues during significant rainfalls. Thirdly, the City removed the large flower bed (shaped like the map of Alberta) that had been located on the south side of the park near 10 Street. It has now been replaced with grass. While we expect that this might result in some cost savings, it was still sad to see the flower bed disappear.
As we move into the fall season, this is an early reminder that our Annual General Meeting takes place on October 17 at the hall. Please come to meet other MPCA members, to hear updates about our programs and projects (including the hall redevelopment), and to participate in the annual elections. We have several board openings, including the role of vice-president. Contact us if you are interested in serving.
Philip E. Carr
Past President – MPCA
403- 467-0351
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