Here is some valuable information for our community members to keep their homes safe during the holiday season. Thank you to the Calgary Police Service for putting together this comprehensive list!

• Never leave your garage door opener in your vehicle.
• Lock your vehicle and remove all valuables.
• Make sure your driveway/ front step is shoveled/ Newspapers picked up ( When you leave town and don’t have someone leave prints or shovel- bad guys know you’re not home)
• Make sure you are locking the front door, back door, locking sheds, ensuring your garage door is down and man door is locked)
• Look out for your neighbours property  ( look for suspicious vehicles in your area)
• Always report any crime ( 911, non-emergency 403-266-1234, or report online Coplogic)
• If you see someone car prowling or lurking in a neighbours back yard – call 911
• Leave a light on inside your house with a timer.
• Keep your residence lit up (Motion lights/ House lights/Cameras

There have been an increase in break and enters to detached garages lately.

• Record your serial number on bikes
• Lock your bike up- even ifs it’s inside your garage or shed.
• Don’t leave spare sets of keys to vehicles in your garage.

This biggest and last tip of them all. Don’t fall for these constant Phone Scams.

• Don’t provide any of your contact information over the phone.
• Never provide your banking information/ card numbers to people calling you.
• If they ask you to buy bitcoin/ gift cards/ iTunes cards/ google play cards/ pre-paid visas/ western union/ money orders in a form of payment this is 100% a SCAM.

I would like to provide you with an update regarding the John Laurie Boulevard N.W. Restoration and Reconstruction project.

Construction & detour updates
Reconstruction on the south side of the intersection of John Laurie Boulevard and Brisebois Drive N.W. is proceeding as scheduled, and expected to be complete on Tuesday, September 24.

As part of this work, a full closure of Brisebois Drive N.W. at the intersection of John Laurie Boulevard N.W. will be taking place from the morning of Tuesday, September 7, straight through until the evening of Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Detour routes for all modes of travel will be in place via Charleswood Drive N.W. and Shaganappi Trail N.W. Eastbound and westbound traffic on John Laurie Boulevard N.W. will be maintained, with turning movements onto Brisebois Drive N.W. restricted. Please refer to the attached map for details.

Detour signage and Variable Message Boards will be on-site to help direct traffic and updates and will be shared via the project webpage and email newsletter.

The project team will work hard to minimize the impacts to commuters and travellers in the area as much as possible, however delays are expected. We are asking the public to please follow all posted signage in the construction area, including speed reductions.

New multi-use pathway connection
A new multi-use pathway connection and accessibility ramps will be built at the northwest corner of the Shaganappi Trail and John Laurie Boulevard N.W. intersection, in coordination with the John Laurie Boulevard N.W. reconstruction project. The addition of this missing link in the 5A Network will enhance accessibility and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, providing an important connection from the community of Edgemont to Nose Hill Park and the Shaganappi Trail N.W. intersection.

Completing this connection in conjunction with the John Laurie Boulevard N.W. intersection improvements project, while crews are active in the area, will allow pathway construction to be completed more efficiently and avoid future impacts from completing this work at a later date.

Construction of the pathway is scheduled to be complete in fall 2021.

We will continue to provide your association with updates regarding this project. If you would like to share project updates with the public, I recommend that you direct them to our project web page where they can also sign up for the email newsletter. Feel free to also share the above information via your channels.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the project team at JohnLaurieBlvdProject@calgary.ca.

Triwood Community Association proudly supports local businesses. Their goal is to connect consumers with local businesses and offer consumers a diverse selection of products. Consumers can be sure they are purchasing the highest quality goods from local sources. This also ensures that the majority of purchased goods help support the local economy.

Every Tuesday from June 1 – September 28

2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW

https://www.triwoodcommunity.com/farmers-market

Construction is anticipated to start during the week of June 7. However, light on-site mobilization of the contractor’s equipment and lane closures are anticipated after June 2.

Construction will start at the John Laurie Blvd. N.W. and Brisebois Dr. intersection. This work is anticipated to be completed by early July. Access to the Nose Hill Park parking lot will be maintained during the majority of this time; however, access may be impeded due to construction. Full closure of the Many Owls Valley parking lot is planned for a few days and advance notification for this closure will be shared via project updates.

Early construction will include underground work at the John Laurie Blvd. N.W. and 19 St. intersection as well as the Charleswood Dr. intersection. Restoration work and paving will take place along John Laurie Blvd. N.W. during the majority of the construction period.

Throughout construction, there will be various temporary lane closures, lane shifts, and speed reductions; although, the project team will work hard to minimize the impacts to the commuters and travellers in the area as much as possible. Detours will be in place and we are asking the public to please follow all posted signage in the construction area including speed reductions and to expect some delays.

A project video is available on the web page at www.Calgary.ca/JohnLaurieBlvd to help the public better understand the scope, schedule and impacts of the project including alternate options for parking during the Many Owls Valley parking lot closure. Bold signs were posted through the project area earlier this year and installation of variable message boards is underway. Other promotional tactics include a social media marketing campaign.

Visit John Laurie Blvd. N.W. Restoration & Reconstruction Shaganappi Tr. to 14 St. Public can also sign up for the email newsletter.

The Guidebook for Great Communities is going to Council on March 22, 2021. 

If you haven’t heard of the Guidebook to this point, it has the potential to significantly alter the nature of communities across Calgary, particularly as it relates to the future of single-family home communities.

The Cambrian Heights Community Association (CHCA), like many other community associations across the City, has expressed concerns about some of the proposals in the Guidebook.  As highlighted in a Calgary Herald insert this morning:

“The new policy for low-density residential development called “Neighbourhood Local” mixes housing forms (single detached, duplexes, semi-detached and row housing) which could lead to changes to existing density, height, setbacks, lot sizes and lot coverage and puts mature trees at risk.”

While below you will find links to various materials about the Guidebook, the Brentwood Community Association (BCA), a close neighbour to Cambrian Heights, has produced a very informative document that summarizes their concerns. The CHCA shares these concerns. The BCA document can be found here:
www.brentwoodcommunity.com/2021/03/12/guidebook-for-great-communities

There are a variety of other sources for further information about the Guidebook as well; some are official City websites and some are private links.

The City of Calgary’s Guidebook website is:
https://www.calgary.ca/pda/pd/current-studies-and-ongoing-activities/guidebook-for-great-communities.html

Other individuals and Community Associations have posted materials here:

• A Facebook site has been created here … facebook.com/groups/1337271716651346
• This Guidebook link was created to provide some useful links and other background materials … calgaryguidebook.ca

For those that are interested, there is still an opportunity to participate in a City of Calgary hosted Guidebook 101 session. The next session is on March 16^th, and the details can be found here … https://guidebook101-mar16.eventbrite.ca

If you would like to comment on the Guidebook:

Contact Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu (Ward 4 includes Cambrian Heights)

• Phone: 403-268-3727
• Email:  ward04@calgary.ca

Contact The Mayor and City Council

• Email The Mayor: themayor@calgary.ca
• Email all City Councillors: councillorweb@calgary.ca (redistributed to all Councillors)

Submit written comments prior to the meeting via http://calgary.ca/publicsubmission

• Comments must be received by March 15^th at noon to be included in the Councillors’ package delivered by the end of the week

Speak at the March 22^nd Council meeting

• Contact the City Clerk’s Office to register to speak (details for registering to speak can be found here – https://www.calgary.ca/ca/city-clerks/get-involved-with-city-council.html

As part of The City’s life-cycle maintenance and major roads restoration program, we’re completing pavement reconstruction and restoration work on John Laurie Blvd. N.W. Improvements will include road restoration and rehabilitation of John Laurie Blvd. from Shaganappi Tr. to 14 St., as well as full intersection reconstruction at Brisebois Dr.

This project will improve roadway operation, safety and surface characteristics of the roadway between Shaganappi Tr. and 14 St. and help to ensure the road continues to be safe, functional and in great condition for years to come.

Work will commence in Spring 2021 and continue through Summer 2021, with scheduled completion in Fall 2021. Regular project updates will be available and a link to subscribe to the project newsletter is posted on www.calgary.ca/johnlaurieblvd.

Help stop the spread with these tips from The City of Calgary:

Even if your symptoms are mild, isolate from your family so they don’t get sick.

• Stay and sleep in a separate bedroom.
• If possible, use a separate bathroom.
• Sanitize any surface you touch.
• If you need to go near your family for a minute or two, wear a mask and keep your hands clean.
• Eat in a separate location and do not share food or utensils.

Indoor social gatherings are the number one way the COVID virus is spreading.

• Socialize in outdoor settings: have a drink by a firepit, visit our zoo, and enjoy parks and skating rinks.
• Avoid outdoor areas that are crowded.
• If you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms, don’t meet anyone outdoors.

Driving with co-workers increases your risk of COVID-19 exposure.

• Wear a mask and sit as far away from others as possible.
• Clean your hands before you enter and after you leave the vehicle.
• Sanitize frequently touched vehicle surfaces.

Vehicle theft and car prowling prevention:

• Garage openers should not be left in vehicles, or should be disengaged, as thieves can use them to gain entry into a home.
• Avoid parking in unlit areas at night.
• Lock your doors and close all windows at all times, even while you are in your yard.
• Hide your valuables out of sight, or better yet, take them with you.
• Don’t keep extra keys in your vehicle.
• If you park your vehicle in a parkade, be sure that you do not let anyone else in who doesn’t belong when you are entering and exiting.
• Report any suspicious activity or behaviour, such as someone trying door handles on parked vehicles.

Home and garage break-in prevention:

• Offenders will often break into a residence as a way to steal a vehicle parked outside the residence. When you’re at home, store your vehicle keys away from the entrance to your house.
• Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and vehicle anti-theft devices.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured at all times, even when you’re home. Culprits need mere moments to commit a theft or break in. If you do open any windows or doors, make sure you only open them for rooms that someone is present in.
• Report any suspicious people or activity in your community by calling 403-266-1234 or 9-1-1 if there is a crime in progress.

We’ve got a few surprises to keep our community spirits up this season.  The first is a complimentary pumpkin for your household to enjoy.

Pick-up on:

Saturday, October 3

10am-2pm

Hall parking lot

Limited quantities – one per house – we have reserved some for those with a 2020 Membership

Safety protocols will be in place.  Please consider wearing a mask even though we are outdoors.

Any questions, please email social@cambrianheightscommunity.com