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Written by SHANE FLUG
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Friday, 05 August 2011 09:47 |
Nifty Fifties can stay in Parkdale but community association now fears for its future
Relief was the word that Alan Hinch, president of the Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association, chose to describe last month’s Court of Queen’s Bench ruling in their building-related dispute with the Parkdale Community Association (PCA).
This spring, the non-profit seniors group fought with the PCA over a potential $18,000-per-year rental charge. At issue was part of a City of Calgary-owned building in Parkdale, a space that’s used by the seniors group.
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Written by SHANE FLUG
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Monday, 11 July 2011 08:46 |
Chairty efforts alone not enough, advocate says
Evelyn De Roose said she was born into poverty.
“I lived on social assistance and struggled when my husband and my family passed away,” she said.
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Written by SHANE FLUG
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Monday, 11 July 2011 08:35 |
Still not enough to meet cost of living in Calgary, activist says
There will be a bit more coming into the bank for minimum-wage workers this fall.
Last month, the Alberta government announced a two-tiered increase to the minimum wage beginning September 1.
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Written by SHANE FLUG
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Monday, 11 July 2011 08:30 |
Bike-lovers provide feedback to aldermen on new city cycling strategy
Faded road paint on bike lanes that drivers have trouble seeing. Suddenly having to weave into traffic to avoid hitting the open doors of parked cars. Looking down instead of ahead to avoid hitting potholes.
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Written by SHANE FLUG
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Monday, 11 July 2011 08:24 |
Staff cuts, bus fee hikes and additional shortfalls among budget topics
School may be out for the summer, but parents and teachers are concerned about the upcoming school year because of a new preliminary budget that will involve job cuts and transportation-fee hikes.
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