24 | 05 | 2013

Garbage bins set on fire

Calgary Police have informed us of a recent arson trend in Shaganappi.  There have been three incidents of residential garbage bins being set on fire.  To date, these events have happened between Tuesday and Thursday nights.  Police will be patrolling the area more, and they are investigating whether this is an issue along other LRT lines.  If you see anything suspicious, please call the police immediately.

Please support Alex Ferguson Elementary School

Hello everyone,

Alex Ferguson Elementary is the public school in our community.  The school features an inquiry-based arts program, and enjoys a wonderful reputation.  Whether you have children who have already attended Alex Ferguson or not, please consider supporting our neighbourhood school.

Attached is a copy of our 2012 Holiday Fundraising Menu.  We are offering gift certificates to a variety of local and major retailers, as well as poinsettias.  Depending on the retailer, up to 20% of the face value of the gift certificate goes back to the school, but you pay no additional fees.  For example, a $50 gift certificate to Indigo means that you can purchase $50 worth of books and the school receives up to $5 as well.

You can order by email transfer or by cheque.  If you place an order, please use "Shaganappi Community" as the name of the contact person at Alex Ferguson so it's easier for us to identify you and deliver your poinsettias and/or gift cards.  Please contact me directly at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  if you have a cheque order and I can see that it gets to the school, or if you have any additional questions.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Happy Holidays,

Beth Tingle

Crowchild Trail Corridor Study and HOV Implementation Study- Public open houses

Dear Residents:

On October 29th, I attended a meeting sponsored by the City of Calgary regarding long-term transportation infrastructure proposals and possible future concepts for Crowchild Trail.  The City of Calgary has hired ISL Engineering and Land Services and Stantec Consulting to conduct a transportation study for the section of Crowchild Trail from 17th Avenue South West to 24th Avenue North West.  The study provides recommendations for future roadway upgrades accommodating all modes of travel with the intent of maintaining or enhancing Pedestrian, Bicycle and Vehicular connections to adjacent communities and amenities.

The project consultants gave a presentation introducing the purpose, objectives and scope of the project followed by an opportunity for participants to view and examine the proposed concepts. It was stated that potential major changes to the actual roads and surrounding neighborhoods will likely not occur in the next 10 years, however, the City is starting the initial planning and soliciting the initial stakeholder feedback to help with future plan revisions this fall.

I am forwarding a City message advising of the upcoming Open Houses on Tuesday, November 13 (5-8pm) at the Olympic Volunteer Centre, University of Calgary (Red and White Club) and Thursday, November 15 (5-8pm) at the Marda Loop Communities Association (3130 – 16 Street SW). The open houses will display updates and concept designs of the Crowchild Trail Corridor study with opportunities to provide feedback. I strongly encourage your attendance.

For more information about the project visit www.calgary.ca/crowchild.

The Shaganappi Community Association has taken a pro-active approach to other Infrastructure and Development projects in our community and will likely be an active participant in this process however we are always in need of volunteers to "step up" and participate in committees and would look forward to your participation.  Our next Meeting is November 13, 2012 at the Shaganappi Community Center.

Yours truly,

Errol Stewart
President
Shaganappi Community Association

Recovery

After several days down, the site and all associated services are back from a new home: Canadian Web Hosting.

Thank you for your patience.

Creek upgrades

Someone has been playing in the boggy mud in Shaganappi Creek. Instead of an outlet from a smelly beaver pond, it's starting to look like a  mountain stream. There are about 8-9 mini dams now and at least 3 times that will be needed if we are  to stop the erosion.
However, it's a good start and the mud buildup in the storm inlet is slowly disappearing.
The price of admission is one boulder, every time you pass that way.

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