We did have an update on Downtown, given the City Centre Optimization Budget of $3m it does get priority. City confirmed even if sand is put down they will come by again and pick it up. And a reminder that Downtown is NOT marked as done until they do 3-4 passes as they need to work around park...

Great to see!

Tom Girvan, Director of Downtown Economy, provided an update on the Downtown Action Plan to Downtown residents last night. A few interesting tidbits not mentioned on the forum yet: - Moving ahead with Public Spaces Plan for the new lot purchased east of Freemason's Hall. There is money in the...

City Council doesn't direct administration directly. It's up to the City Manager to do that. If something's not getting done, Councillors can follow up but probably not their fault. Very much feels like front line staff sometimes just don't priortize it or some excuse not to do it earlier...

No Gudas tonight. Dickenson is game time decision.

104 Street/103 Ave and area around ICE District swept this morning.

^Friday. Fingers crossed not terrible weather.

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^Liquor store there doesn't bother me. Resto such a great patio potential given all the residential in the area, but the park would have to be cleaned up of encampments.

Oilers -200, Ducks +160

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The same question was asked to the new Chief. He explained that since COVID, minor possessions of illegal drugs is not being prosecuted by the courts. They can fine them the $25 under the public spaces bylaw but that's about it. And ask them to move along or if someone needs help get them to the...

Same location

Downtown Farmer's Market - There will be alley access across 102 Avenue for Icon I/II, The Century and Ten buildings on Saturdays to facilitate the closure of the alley south by Michael Phair Park (which will be used for entertainment and other programming).