Glendale’s new Community Board held its first meeting in September after a beautiful summer break. We are very grateful to all of our neighbours who tended to the new community garden that so many of us enjoyed this summer. There are still a few plots left to claim, so make sure you get in on the fun next spring and summer. Individuals or a group of neighbours are welcome to tend a plot. Our harvest has been good, with lots of fresh flowers and vegetables bringing life to our community. The crown jewel might be our pumpkin patch! It should be ready for harvest just in time for the annual Family Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 26. Tickets are just $15 per family. Lucky community members could win their own Glendale-grown pumpkin to take home!
- It was right down to business at the meeting, with development in Glendale front and centre. A new condominium proposal was introduced by Tim Down of Renoir Management Corp., and architect Michael Miller of Rick Balbi Architect Ltd. The proponents laid out their vision for a new 3-storey, 46-unit residential complex on five lots along 17th Avenue SW, just southwest of the C-Train station. The proposal is still in its early stages, and the developers will hold an open house before the end of the year to share information on the project and gather feedback from the community.
- A crime prevention forum is scheduled for residents of Ward 6 on October 15, at the Glendale Community Hall. With Glendale seeing a spike in house break and enters this year, residents are encouraged to attend to learn what they can do to help keep our neighbourhoods safe. In 2018, break-ins were reported at 14 homes, whereas 20 such incidents have been reported in Glendale so far in 2019. Reported thefts from vehicles, 22, in the first eight months of 2019 have already surpassed the total of 19 from all of 2018.
- “We hear a lot from our constituents concerned about crime in their communities, and people have a right to feel safe in their neighbourhoods,” says Ward 6 Councillor Jeff Davison. “Hopefully we can offer residents some tips and tricks for their peace of mind and safety.”
- Representatives of the police, judiciary, and municipal government are expected to lead the discussion. Calgary Police Service promote a 9 PM nightly ritual that asks residents to ensure their porch lights are left on, garage and entry doors are locked, garage door openers are removed from vehicles, and vehicles are locked.
- A huge shout out to Calvin Offreins, coordinator of the Glendale Tennis Club, who almost singlehandedly pruned off two truckloads of overgrown trees and shrubbery from the west side of the tennis court this August. The landscaping looks great, now we hope to have a plan in place to upgrade our courts next year. Tennis members should look for news on a planning session on court upgrades this winter.
- The federal election is happening October 21. The Glendale Community Hall will host the local polling station. Make sure you exercise your right to vote!
