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UPCOMING STUFF
A Howlin’ Good Time
River Park Off-leash News
River Park Update
development process moves along
Scoopy Doo DayRiver ParkSunday, April 209am - noon
It’s time for the annual clean-up of Calgary parks, includingour beloved River Park.Friends of River Park willonce again support this effort.
41st Annual Pathway andRiver Clean-upSunday, May 410am - 1pm
Help clean up the pathwaysand river near River Park andSandy Beach. Volunteers canenjoy a free breakfast at theStu Peppard Arena at 8:30am.Great draw prizes available.Register for the clean-up at
civicaffairs@southcalgarycommunity.ca
Attention: Robin McLeod.
APRIL 2008
In December 2007, we learned that a City ofCalgary Park Planner was appointed the taskof hiring a consultant to develop a managementplan for River Park, Sandy Beach and theBritannia escarpment.On March 10, a City of Calgary Park Planner,a Natural Parkland Management coordinator,a Community Recreation Coordinator andthe Ward 8 alderman met with severalrepresentatives from each River Parkstakeholder group at the South CalgaryCommunity Association.Previous to the meeting, chairs of the variousstakeholder groups were asked to providethe following:•our roles and expectations•our status and operating characteristicsOn behalf of Friends of River Park Society, Isubmitted our purpose/role, our commitment,things we oppose and our expectationsand recommendations.The hiring process has begun and $120,000(considered an average amount to spend) hasbeen set aside for development of themanagement plan. A consultant should behired within two months.At the meeting, we were asked to providesuggestions for the public consultationprocess. Only a few points were mentioned:•input from recognized groups•senior citizen representation•health and safety factors•traffic and parkingAfter the meeting I emailed the followingsuggestions to the planner:•an open, transparent process•accountable to the public•minutes•timely feedback made available throughdifferent sources(website, bulletin boarddisplay, community newsletters, boothset-up in park at various times)The process is expected to take 12 - 18months, at which point, a detailed plan will betaken to City council for funding as a capitolproject. Watch for upcoming opportunities toprovide input.The Park Grass Needs our HelpAt this time of year, the grass in River Park issparse and sensitive, so lend a hand. Pleaseuse the trail as much as possible until thegrass gets established.Motorized Vehicles in the ParkAfter recently watching the bylaw truckdriving through River Park, Susan S and Ihad a discussion with the bylaw officer aboutthe damage caused to the grass. He wasquite receptive. Later in the month, I sawthe bylaw truck driving slowly along thenorth/south trail.Thanks Team!River Park is looking quite clean, largely due toour efforts. Many thanks to volunteers for re-stocking the bag dispensers.
River Park Tidbits
Mar 30/08 - near the fountainMar 9/08 - middle of the park
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Buff, her Blue Heeler and aroommate are still looking fora house with at least twobedrooms and a fenced yardby May 1. Ideal location wouldbe inner city Southwest - Eastor West of Crowchild Trail.Please contact Buff atbslaney21@gmail.com.
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