Well! THAT blizzard was not in the forecast this morning!
Calgary Weather! Blink and it changes!
November 14th, 2011Telus World of Science to Open October 29!
October 20th, 2011After 44 years at the present location downtown, the Telus World of Science (Formerly the Calgary Science Centre and the Planetarium before that) is set to open on Saturday, October 29th.
Grand opening celebrations will be all day but will include a spectacle hosted in the 10,000 square foot Atrium and visitors on opening day will also have an opportunity to contribute to a Time Capsule.
For more information about hours and events visit the all new and redesigned website at www.calgaryscience.ca
Canada Ranked Top Spot For Biz
October 20th, 2011Canada is the top global destination for business, according to a new Forbes ranking that touts this country’s economic resilience as much of the world battles major financial woes.
The top ranking marks a jump for Canada from fourth place in the ranking last year, which was due in large part to scores in the tax category.
In this year’s index, Canada is ranked ninth in the tax burden category, a stark contrast to 2010, when Canada placed 23rd. The report noted the adoption of the HST in Ontario and British Columbia, which has since voted to eliminate the new tax structure.
Canada was among the top tier of countries when it came to protecting investors and dealing with red tape, with the report saying it is relatively easy to start a new business in Canada.
The Forbes ranking described Canada as “an affluent, high-tech industrial society in the trillion- dollar class,” and said Canada and the U.S. had many similarities, inclusing its “market-oriented economic system, pattern of production and affluent living standards.”
It stressed “while the U.S. is paralyzed by fears of a double-dip recession and Europe struggles with sovereign-debt issues,” Canada has stayed cool in terms of its economy, with a jump of 3.1 per cent in 2010 and more growth expected in 2011.
The Forbes ranking of business destinations factored in 11 criteria for more than 130 countries. among them were: technology, corruption, personal and financial freedom, stock performance, property rights and taxes.
The United States ranked 10th in the listing.
However, another report, released in September, stated Canada has a less rosy projection on the international business scale.
The World Economic Forum said in a report Canada had fallen out of the top 10 rankings of global competitiveness as the country loses ground to fiercer Asian rivals.
Canada dropped two places over the previous year in that report to 12th spot of 142 competitor nations. It is the third straight year Canada has slipped in the rankings, having held ninth spot in the 2009 review.
Forbes’ top 10
1. Canada, 2. New Zealand, 3. Hong Kong, 4. Ireland, 5. Denmark, 6. Singapore, 7. Sweden, 8. Norway, 9. United m, 10. United States
Source: Forbes
Schools open September 1, 2011
August 24th, 2011Calgary Public Schools and Calgary Catholic schools practicing the traditional calendar start back on Thursday, Sept 1, 2011. Click on the school board links to check out the school hours of your Childs designated school. Please be aware of school zones in your area and drive appropriately to ensure the safety of all children.
Shaganappi Trail North Extension Underway
August 23rd, 2011
Shaganappi Trail NW Extension
Kinwood Communities, as part of its develpment requirements for the next phase of Sherwood, will be building four lanes on Shaganappi Trail from where it currently ends, just north of Stoney Trail, to approximately 200 metres north of Sherwood Gate.
Genesis Land Development Corporation is planning to build the two east lanes from that point north to Sage Hill Boulevard 2011/2012 providing an alternate access route for the communities of Sage Hill, Kincora and Evanston.
The existing temporary access off Shaganappi Trail into Sherwood may be closed to public traffic once Shaganappi Trail is extended past this point. It will remain open as an emergency access only until 2012 when the permanent access into Sherwood via Sherwood Gate/Sherwood Boulevard is provided.
Moving?! Don’t rely on friends to hold furniture to the roof of your car!!!
August 10th, 2011As clever as we can be; some days I suppose we all fall short. This is a picture I took while on my way home the other day. It was taken with my phone and for obvious reasons I was keeping a relatively safe distance behind them. So after cropping it down, zooming in, and smudging out the license plate I thought I would share it with you! To be clear, the photo is of people moving their coffee table. It is on the roof of the car and there are 4 men inside the car each holding onto one of the table legs with an arm (including the driver). It is not secured to the vehicle at all except by the strength of their own grips. They did thoughtfully protect the roof of the car with a few hoodies underneath the table however. I don’t think I so say anything more about it!
Does everyone have a leg? Let's go!
So, instead… I will remind all of you that if you buy or sell your home through the CorleyTeam, we will provide you with the use of our Brokerage Moving Truck for FREE! Automatic transmission, moving blankets and bungees, easy access ramp…to make your move a breeze!
Calgary Getting Another Reservior
July 12th, 2011Big hill East Reservior! Construction of a new reservoir, to meet growth requirements in the water distribution system. The budget amount represents the capital program for the water distribution network that includes several projects since 2009. 13.7 million is estimated for the total project with 172 million budgeted over the the entire term of the project (since 2009). Construction is currently underway and the project is on track for completion on the lage fall of 2011, with the reservoir scheduled to be in operation shortly thereafter.
New Symons Valley Emergency Response Station
July 12th, 2011This new emergency response station will serve Symons Valley and surrounding northwest and northeast Calgary communities and will house a brand new state of the art arsen research station. We are very priviledged to have such a facility within our North Central Communities and its good to see that despite our significant growth our needs are not being ignored in the greater scheme of the expansive city! Ground breaking took place June 28 with a completion date of Fall 2012!
Nose Hill Park Development
July 12th, 2011Nose Hill Park trail development, signage, parking lot and access improvements. This Legacy Park is made possible through the ENMAX Legacy Fund, created to acquire and develop parkland for Calgarians. The budget amount covers several Legacy Park projects.
North Central LRT OPEN HOUSE DATES!
May 25th, 2011Participate in the developement of the future of your community! Come and join the conversation with Calgary Transit and other stakeholders about planning for the future route of the North Central LRT. Calgary Transit wants to hear everyones ideas on where we should be planning to build the sixth leg of the Calgary LRT System, what things we should consider when planning this route, they types or LRT vehicles that will run on the line and station concepts. Input from these sessions will help us determine where to focus our planning to fine tune the future alignment options.
WEDNESDAY MAY 25, 2011 (4-8pm) Location: Cardel Place 11950 Country Village Link NE (lobby area)
THURSDAY MAY 26, 2011 (4-8pm) Location: Winston Heights Community Association 520-27 Ave NE
SATURDAY MAY 28, 2011 (10am-2pm) Location: Huntington Hills Community Association 520-78 Ave NW (main level)