Another year has gone by and it is time to report again on the deterioration of the Bridlewood and Glen Cairn pathways in Kanata.Bridlewood Glen Cairn
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THE FIFTH COLUMN: Glen Cairn Pathway System Deterioration
Bridlewood is not the only Kanata South community with crumblingmulti-use pathways (MUPs) that are deteriorating due to multiplefreeze-thaw cycles every year as a result of climate change. This pathway through Glen Cairn is also crumbling away.
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: The Bridlewood Small Hydro Line Pathway – The Crumbling Continues
A year ago I wrote a blog post, Climate Change, The Pandemic and Multi-Use Pathways (MUPs), in which I talked about the state of Ottawa’s Multi User Pathways citing The Bridlewood small hydro line as an example. This is the current state of that pathway compared to a year ago.
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Climate Change, The Pandemic and Multi-Use Pathways (MUPs)
The greatest long term threat to humankind is undoubtedly climate change. While the planet can no doubt survive anything short of a collision with a planet sized meteorite or asteroid, climate change has the potential to be be disastrous to human habitat. In the short term the greatest threat to
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Larry Pynn’s New Blog-Six Mountains
Here is Larry Pynn’s new website… Welcome to www.sixmountains.ca What you need to know about logging of the Six Mountains in the Cowichan Valley North Cowichan municipality, in the Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island, Read more…
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12 medals.
Yes, that’s right, because only being the very best in the world (we…
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12 medals. Yes, that’s right, because only being the very best in the world (well best at that particular place at
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12 medals. Yes, that’s right, because only being the very best in the world (well best at that particular place at
Continue readingScripturient: Blog & Commentary: How to Break Your Election Promises
Taxman: I was thinking of this Beatles’ song, recently, after council received the pre-budget report from the treasurer at last Monday’s council meeting. It’s dated, the song that is, but still eerily appropriate (I will have to learn to play it on my ukulele). Last election, all of us who
Continue readingChadwick's Blog & Commentary: Centennial Pool Gets Finishing Touches
A sneak peak into Centennial Pool a few weeks before it re-opens. Councillor Lloyd and I took a look around today (July 9) at how it’s progressing. We were very impressed. It’s going to be fabulous! Collingwood residents will love … Continue reading →
Continue readingChadwick's Blog & Commentary: More construction at Centennial Pool
Here you can see the additional aluminum supports that have been erected to hold up the fabric covering. Only a small area at the north has had some of the fabric installed (visible at the lower left of the photo). … Continue reading →
Continue readingRegan Wolfrom: The Kelvin CC Comeback: How Do I Feel?
It’s good. Yeah. But it feels strange. We spent years fighting to keep Kelvin Community Centre open, and then the community spent a few more years after that trying to keep the land from being sold. It was long and hard, and it always seemed like it was just a
Continue readingBill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date.
Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser, boards and glass, and revamping of the heating and ventilation system. Fire sprinklers and other infrastructure needs were also addressed.
Dave Barr management is working with Coca-Cola Centre and Crystal Centre personnel to accommodate ice time demands. User groups have been made aware of the projected delay.
The delay is connected with the manufacture and installation of the board and glass system.
Once these are in place, staff will work around the clock, with help from the City’s other two arenas, to ensure the ice surface is in as quickly as possible.
“We are working to tighten-up the time frame of when user groups can get onto the ice,” says Garry Roth, Community Services Director. “Running extra shifts will minimize the down-time.”
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Bill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date. Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser,
Continue readingBill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date. Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser,
Continue readingBill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August
Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday.
Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility from park trails. It’s also adjacent to neighbourhoods and schools. The bike park will be completed in about three weeks.
“The BMX park was made possible by the generous support of Wapiti Gravel Suppliers which delivered and levelled over 10,000 cubic meters of soil and Genivar providing free design consultation, engineering and surveying services,” says Laurie Barry, Operations Manager at Muskoseepi Park.
“This is a community partnership driven by the local BMX enthusiasts who wanted something positive for youth to develop their interest in the sport and we are proud to add this facility to the park”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the facility is scheduled for Park’s 25th Anniversary event on the August long weekend.
Bill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday. Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility
Continue readingBill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday. Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility
Continue readingBill Given: Survey on Future Use of Leisure Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Feasibility study on the future use of The Leisure Centre. Roger Field of Field, Field & Field Architecture-Engineering Ltd. will be conducting the survey and results. Your response to this survey will lead to recommendations made to City Council and Administration to
Continue readingBill Given: Survey on Future Use of Leisure Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Feasibility study on the future use of The Leisure Centre. Roger Field of Field, Field & Field Architecture-Engineering Ltd. will be conducting the survey and results.
Your response to this survey will lead to recommendations made to City Council and Administration to determine the direction, future use, and upgrade of The Leisure Centre.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, June 29th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Leisure Centre. Residents are encouraged to stop by to fill out a survey or have questions answered by Field, Field & Field, or the Leisure Centre staff.
If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit here to complete an online version of the survey. All responses will remain anonymous and will be kept confidential.
Media enquires may be directed to:
Roger Field
Field, Field & Field
Ph: 780-532-3690
fields3@telusplanet.net