WARD 1 REPORTCouncillor Ward Sutherland

COMMUNITY AND MUNICIPAL NEWS August 2020

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Mandatory face mask bylaw ............. 2Q&A: Face Mask Bylaw ........................ 6 Property Assessment 2021 ............. 10

Takeout recycling tips ................... 13Supporting local businesses ............. 14Q&A with Ward 1 .............................. 18

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Telling it like it is.

Message from Councillor Ward Sutherland

Mandatory Face Masks Thank you for the overwhelming supportand vote of confidence that you havegiven me. I wanted to make sure thatwhen I cast my vote, I was not onlylistening to you, but that what I wasdoing was the right thing for allCalgarians. Public Health shouldn’t be apartisan political issue. This is about ourCalgary and its economic future. Thechart below shows the spread of COVID– 19 throughout Calgary (current as attime of my writing this). Currently we’renearing 600 active cases in the Calgaryzone, even higher than when theProvince imposed the initial lockdown. There are many strongly held opinionsout there about the value of wearing amask, both for and against, and I truly

appreciate that so many of you took thetime to write and share what yourconcerns were. My own family has beenaffected by the pandemic and I share thefrustrations it has brought to youreveryday lives, just like it has to mine. The vote for mandatory masks on transitand in indoor spaces puts us in line withlegislation passed in Ottawa, Toronto,and Montreal. I believe CEMA Chief TomSampson when he says he believes asecond wave of the virus is upon us, andthat he “thinks we’ve all taken a stancethat we’re going to do everything wecan”. I understand that masks are notnecessarily going to be the “cure”, but ifeveryone (who can) wears them, Ibelieve it will help flatten the curve,

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Council passed a temporarymandatory face mask bylaw.

help protect the more vulnerable andsusceptible, and will help us get back toour daily routines, including getting outand supporting our retail outlets who sodesperately need our support. I am on the COVID Business SupportTaskforce, comprised of over 40different stakeholders, includinglandlords, retail outlets, the hospitalityindustry and many other businesses.They have overwhelming ASKED formandatory masks! They cannot affordto be shut down again; it could be theirlast time if they are. We need theeconomy to move forward and we needto support our local businesses to get itgoing. When most people are wearingmasks, it encourages people to go out(they feel safer) and contribute to ourlocal economy. Lastly, this is a temporary bylaw anddata/targets will be established toremove it. Thank you again for your support, Sincerely, Ward Sutherland Councillor Ward 1

Masks for Albertans Program Free masks are available at AlbertaA&W, McDonald’s Canada and TimHortons restaurant locations. Masks canbe picked up in restaurant at thecounter or at the drive-thru windowwhile supplies last.

Other ways to get a mask The following groups are distributingmasks to community members: - Communities more than 50 km from arestaurant location- Long-term care and seniors facilities- Groups and organizations that supportvulnerable Albertans- First Nations and Metis Settlementcommunities- Municipal transit services includingEdmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary- Places of worship- Municipal and regional library boards- Courthouses- Food Banks Call 211 if you cannot access arestaurant partner and are not able toaccess masks through alternatemunicipal or community providerslisted. View the list of communities andorganizations distributing masks.

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COVID-19 - Face Coverings Bylaw The new bylaw comes into force on August 1, 2020.

For the safety and protection of ourcommunity, the City of Calgary haspassed a Face Coverings Bylaw for thewearing of face coverings or masks inindoor public areas and public vehiclesstarting on Aug 1, 2020. The bylaw mandates that face coveringsbe worn on public transit and publicvehicles (for hire) and in all publicindoor spaces, including City of Calgarybuildings. The bylaw was based on thefeedback from 2,000 local businessesand City of Calgary operations. Under the bylaw business operators orowners are required to display signagein public entryways of the business orvehicle. The City of Calgary has downloadable signage available tobusinesses and operators on Calgary.ca/covid19. What will the bylaw require? - The bylaw mandates that facecoverings be worn in the followingplaces: - Public transit, such as buses, shuttlesand CTrains. - Public vehicles for hire, such as taxis,Ridesharing businesses, Vehicles for hire- Public indoor spaces, such as malls,grocery stores, retail businesses,churches- City of Calgary facilities, such as

recreation centres, City Hall, City ofCalgary buildings. Education Our primary focus is on educatingCalgarians on the importance of wearingface coverings in indoor public spacesand public vehicles, rather thanenforcement. Click here to view the Facecoverings Bylaw: Business and OperatorsGuide. Failure to wear a face covering whererequired or failure to display prescribedsignage can result in a penalty of $100to $200. Under the bylaw, business operators andowners are required to display signage inpublic entryways. What are the exceptions? Exceptions to the face coverings bylawinclude: - Children under 2 years of age- People with underlying medicalconditions or disabilities inhibiting theirability to wear a face covering- People who are unable to place, use orremove a face covering safely withoutassistance- People who are eating or drinking at apublic premises that offers food orbeverage services

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- People engaging in an athletic orfitness activity- People who are caregiving for oraccompanying a person with a disabilitywhere wearing a face covering wouldhinder the accommodation of theperson’s disability (for example, theability to lip read)

- People who have temporarily removedtheir face covering where doing so isnecessary to provide or receive a service(for example, a visit to the dentist)- Please note: Proof is not required ifsomeone has an exception. Businessesare also not expected to deny servicesas not everyone is required to wear aface covering.

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Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw Q&A with The City of Calgary

Should the decision of mandatoryface coverings be the Province’sresponsibility? • The Province of Alberta would be inthe best position to mandate thewearing of face coverings or masks bythe general public. However, the ChiefMedical Officer of Health for Alberta hasindicated that mandatory face coveringscould be a policy implemented by localgovernments based on localcircumstances. • Since the province has not yetenacted a mandate, Council has theauthority through the MunicipalGovernment Act to enact bylaws withrespect to safety, health and welfare ofpeople and the protection of peopleand property along with enactingbylaws related to businesses. Why this approach of mandatingface coverings, why not continuededucation? • The City continues to educationCalgarians on the three critical

measures to help prevent the spread ofCOVID-19. Even with continuededucation and strong recommendationfrom all orders of government, only 35per cent of Calgarians report ‘always’wearing face coverings in public orconfined spaces. This is lower than thedesired critical mass of 80 percent ofcitizen that are regularly wearing facecoverings that is required to containcommunity spread. Are Calgarians supportive of thismeasure? • 74 per cent of Calgarians eitherstrongly or somewhat support makingface masks/coverings mandatory. Theapproach is intended to keep businessesopen and to help mitigate a potentialresurgence. Why now? • Right now is the ideal time to takeaction, as the Government of Alberta isreporting increasing numbers ofCOVID-19 cases across the provincedaily.• The wearing of face coverings is anadditional measure that can be taken tohelp mitigate a potential resurgence asbeing experienced in other parts of theworld.

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• The World Health Organization,Centers for Disease Control andPrevention, the Public Health Agency ofCanada and Alberta Health all indicatethat the highest risk activities are thosethat take place indoors and in spaceswhere people spend extended periodsof time in close proximity with poor aircirculation. In a few short months, wewill see additional challenges as coolerweather limits our ability to gather andengage in activities outside.• The bylaw mandating the wearing offace coverings will not only restoreconfidence in the community who don’tfeel safe when those around them arenot wearing masks, it also serves as avisual reminder that the pandemiccontinues to remain a health risk. • As mentioned by Dr Bhardwaj on July20, when we began considering thisbylaw it was expected that the summerwould be when Calgary wouldexperience lower incidence of COVIDtransmission, with people on vacationand outdoors. However, with the latestnumbers coming in over the course ofthe past week and a half, The City of

Calgary supports the direction from Dr.Bhardwaj and Chief Sampson toimplement this bylaw as soon aspossible. What is considered a publicpremise? • People will be expected to wear a facecovering in any part of an enclosedspace to which the public can readilyaccess. The bylaw excludes premises forwhich there is an enrolment ormembership requirement such asschools and educational institutions.• The rule of thumb is, if the public doesnot have access to it, it will be exemptunder the bylaw. Will businesses be responsible formaking sure people are complyingwith the bylaw? • The bylaw will require businesses todisplay a prescribed sign at a locationthat is visible to a person immediatelyupon entering the public premises orpublic vehicle.• The business is not expected to evict acustomer or refuse service to peoplewho are not complying with the bylaw. What is the complianceresponsibility for citizens? • Calgarians must wear a face coveringin a public indoor space or a publicvehicle, unless the person is separatedfrom others by an installed screen,shield or other barrier (e.g, plexi glass). Continue to page 8.

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Will individuals need to wear aface covering if physical distancingcan be achieved? • Yes. Physical distancing in indoorpublic spaces is inconsistent andunpredictable and part of why thistemporary bylaw is necessary. Who will be responsible forenforcement? • The focus of this bylaw is oneducation first, with enforcement as alast resort option to be deployed onlyas needed. The approach is largelyaround communication and educationfor the public to better understand thatwearing face coverings is the right thingto do.• Shared enforcement responsibilitiesare between Community Peace Officers,the Calgary Police Service, LiveryInspectors and Calgary Transit PeaceOfficers.

Who all exempt from the bylaw? • The bylaw will not apply to very youngchildren under 2 years of age; peoplewith an underlying medical condition ordisability which inhibits their ability towear a face covering; people who areunable to place, use or remove a facecovering safety without assistance;people who are eating or drinking at apublic premises that offers food orbeverage services; people engaging inathletic or fitness activity and peoplewho are caregivers for or accompanyinga person with a disability, wherewearing a face covering would hinderthe accommodation.• Proof of exceptions will not berequired. How is enforcement in businessespossible for people who haveexceptions? • Employers, operators or proprietorsare not expected to enforce this bylaw.The bylaw was drafted to minimize thechance of conflict and provide a safeenvironment for all.• Those exempt will not be required toprovide proof of exemption.

Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw Q&A with The City of Calgary

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Would it be correct to assumepublic meetings, such as condoboard meetings, would be exemptfrom the bylaw? • A meeting such as a condo boardmeeting would not be included in thedefinition of a public premises, asmembers of the public would not haveaccess, therefore participants would notbe required under the bylaw to wearface coverings. Are vehicle for-hire companies likeUber and cab companies includedin the transportation that mustfollow the bylaw? • Passengers of Transportation NetworkCompanies (TNCs) and taxis require aface covering as both are defined underthe bylaw as a public vehicle. In thebylaw, a ‘public vehicle’ includes a bus,LRT vehicle, taxi and any vehicle that isused to transport members of thepublic for a fee. Drivers that areseparated from their passengers by aninstalled screen, shield or other barrieror not required to wear face coverings. Are there any instances wheremasks would need to be worn inan outdoor setting in Calgary? Ifso, where?

• The bylaw only applies to enclosedspaces, but face coverings are stronglyrecommended in outdoor settingswhere it is difficult or impossible tomaintain physical distance. Does this bylaw apply to gym/sports centre/fitness studios inCalgary? • People actively engaging in athletic orfitness activities in gyms, sports centresand fitness studios would be exemptfrom the bylaw. However, if the facilityis accessible to the public, people whoare not engaging in such activitieswould have to wear a face covering. Will children and staff who attenddaycares and school be mandatedto wear face coverings? • People will be expected to wear a facecovering in any part of an enclosedspace to which the public can readilyaccess. The bylaw excludes premises forwhich there is an enrolment ormembership requirement such asschools and daycares. Because daycaresand schools are available to members ofthe public, it would be consideredprivate and therefore the bylaw wouldnot apply.

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The City begins preparing 2021Property Assessment Roll

Though COVID-19 has brought uniquechallenges to the process, CityAssessment is confident that they candeliver market value assessments forthe purpose of equitable taxdistribution. The City of Calgary iscurrently preparing the legislatedannual process of the 2021 PropertyAssessment Roll. City Assessment staffare reviewing real estate data collectedfrom various sources including AlbertaLand Titles and from property ownersdirectly to determine market valueassessments on more than 500,000Calgary properties. This annual processbegins with the provincially setvaluation date of July 1. COVID-19 impacted real estate marketconditions are trending differently thanthe previous year. In the beginning ofthe COVID-19 pandemic, real estatemarket conditions experienced a rapidtransition into a state of uncertainty.The number of real estate transactions

have significantly declined over the pastmonths and it is expected market valuewill decrease within certain propertytypes in the 2021 Assessments based onthe legislated 2020 July 1 valuationdate. From Assessment's early analysis, theaverage residential property owner canexpect values to decrease in 2021. Thebiggest change in values may occurwithin the non-residential class, whereassessors are anticipating significantdecreases for hotel properties as thetourism industry is one of the hardestsectors hit by COVID-19. Preliminaryanalysis is also showing decreases inretail and office properties, whereasindustrial properties are remainingrelatively stable. property owners and/or their agents before final values aredetermined and assessment notices aremailed in 2021.

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While The City is noting these trends, itis important to remember that now isthe time for further analysis. In thecoming months Assessment will becollecting and reviewing more marketdata information and trends.Assessment has sent out more than12,000 direct information requests tonon-residential and multi-residentialproperty owners and are awaiting theirrental, vacancy, income and detailedsales transaction information. Thatinformation will be used to determinepreliminary values which will be sharedthis fall with owners. We alsoencourage property owners to go onlineto Assessment Search and update theirproperty details to ensure the data usedto determine assessment valuesremains current. During the Pre-RollConsultation Period, which occurs in thefall, City assessors exchange furtherdata and trend information with non-residential and multi-residentialproperty owners and/or their agentsbefore final values are determined andassessment notices are mailed in 2021. Calgarians interested in knowing their2021 property values are encouraged tokeep up-to-date by:

• Taking a look at the real estate salesinformation around the July 1 valuationdate. Consider looking at MLS houseprice listings to compare similarproperties to yours.• Logging on to Assessment Search, atcalgary.ca/assessmentsearch, andreview the real estate data on file at TheCity. The City offers market value realestate information such as the last threeyears of sales transactions for free tohelp Calgary property owners betterunderstand property assessments.Access is easy - sign-up for a myIDaccount and begin.• Making sure the information we haveon your property is up to date, whichyou can conveniently access throughyour Assessment Search account. While on Assessment Search, Calgariansmay sign-up for eNotices ensuring their2021 assessment notice is deliveredsafely and securely in their account.Signing up for eNotices reduces Citymailing costs, saving taxpayer dollars. For more information please visitcalgary.ca/assessment.

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Ward 1 News

Bowness Wading Pool is open! Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m The City has implemented strictcleaning and crowd control protocolsto ensure guests have a safe andenjoyable experience. Physicaldistancing circles to the groundssurrounding the wading pool wereadded to help customers maintainphysical distancing from each other, aswell as signage to educate guests onthe new rules that pertain to use of thespray park that are in compliance withAlberta Health Service protocols. For more information, visit the CalgaryParks website.

The Silver Springs Outdoor Pool isopen! Alberta Health Services Covid-19restrictions are in place for the safetyof the patrons and limited capacityavailable. Please note that you MUSTpre-register online and pay admissionbefore coming to the pool. For moreinformation, visit Silver SpringsCommunity Association. Changes to City services See which City of Calgary services areavailable during Stage 2 of theGovernment of Alberta RelaunchStrategy. This includes services likeCalgary Transit, pet adoptions andlicensing, and planning anddevelopment approvals. To see which which City facilities areclosed, open or are reopening soon,visit Facility Closures and Reopenings.

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Recycling tips - Takeout containers

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Supporting Local Businesses in Ward 1

Now more than ever, localbusinesses in your communityneed support. According to Dr. Hinshaw, it is safe toorder takeout or delivery. She has statedthat customers won't get sick from fooddelivery as long as they follow the rules.To be completely safe, take precautionssuch as taking the food out of thetakeout containers and putting it intoyour own dishes. Dispose of thepackages and bags and wash your handsthoroughly before eating. Below is a compilation of restaurantsand businesses in Ward 1. If I missed anyrestaurant, please contactward01@calgary.ca and the businesswill be added to this article. Angels Drive In8603 47 Ave NW Menu: Burgers, milkshakes, onion rings,sandwiches and more.For takeout, call (403) 288-1009.

Bami Kitchen2110 - 12 Royal Vista Way NW Call (587) 356-2264 to order pickup.Open for dine in. Boston PizzaMarket Mall, 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW Open for dine in. Call (403) 818-5500 topick up or order via Skip the Dishes andDoorDash. The Bownesian Grocer7948 Bowness Rd NW Did you known The Bownesian Groceroffers home delivery? The BownesianGrocer has a full assortment ofconventional groceries as well as anextensive offering of organic, gluten free,natural, local and specialty items.Call (403) 288-2988 to arrange for yourgroceries.

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Bowness Health Food6435 Bowness Rd NW The Bowness Health Food store is openbusiness and is offering free deliveryfor orders over $50 in NW Calgary, andfree delivery for orders over $100 forother areas in the city. Call (403)286-2224 to place your order by phone. Bowness Vietnamese Restaurant6433 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary(403) 247-8848 Bow Cycle 6501 Bowness Rd NW Repair shop remains open.For service booking and inquiries call(403) 288-5422 ext 603. For assistancein buying equipment, call the salesdepartment at (403) 288-5422 ext 604. Cadence Cafe6407 Bowness Rd NW(403) 247-9955

Cafe Matin5720 Silver Springs Blvd NW(403) 247-6647 Essence of Saigon#128 3604 52 Avenue NW This Vietnamese restaurant is notlocated in Ward 1 but a Tuscanyresident feels this family-ownedrestaurant's food is so phenomenal, itdeserves a shout-out. Euphoria Cafe8 Varsity Estates Cir NWOpen for dine in. For curbside take out,call 403-313-0503. Leopold's Tavern6512 Bowness Rd NWOpen for dine in. For take out, call (403)475-5367 Mad Rose Pub15 Royal Vista Place NorthwestOpen for dine in. For takeout or,delivery, call (403) 719-0770. Matador Pizza101-4625 Varsity Drive NW Open for dine in. Limited seatingavailable and no parties largerthan six. For takeout, call (403)286-3133.

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Mulligans Lounge11618 Valley Ridge Park NWOpen for dine in. For curbside pick-upor for reservations, call (403)221-9682 ext 1. Mitillini's Pizza and Steak House2-5720 Silver Springs Blvd NWMenu: Pizza, pasta, and steaks. Call forpick-up or DoorDash for delivery. O Phoenix Vietnamese Kitchen +Lounge140, 8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW(403) 288-9292 Paros Real Greek8650 112 AVE NW(403) 547-7040 Peking Garden4625 Varsity Dr NWCall (403) 286-0488 to place take outorders and receive 20% off. Delivery isavailable through Skip the Dishes.

Pho Hoan Pasteur Fusion NoodleHouse#8108 8650 112 Ave NW(587) 353-2188 Pho Van#106, 10 Royal Vista Way NW (403) 241-5511 Raj Palace Royal Oak3117, 8650, 112th AveMenu: Indian cuisine.Call (403) 984-4422 Red Swan Pizza6411 Bowness Rd NW(587) 350-6666 Roku Japanese7127, 8650 – 112 Ave NWOpen for dine in. Call (403) 718-9077for pick up or reservations.Cuisine: Japanese

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Salt and Pepper6515 Bowness Rd NWOpen for dine in. Takeout call (403)247-4402. Seasons of Bowness Park(403) 286-11468900 48 Ave. NW Silver Point Pub(403) 286-11468- 5720 Silver Springs Blvd NWMenu: Salads, appetizers, and pizza.Delivery via Skip the Dishes. Subway8060 Silver Springs Blvd NW(403) 286-6142 1300 Tuscany Blvd NW Unit 1070(403) 239-7620 Tao of Peace Martial Arts and LifeSkills6331 Bowness Rd NW(403) 288-0000 The Last Straw11300 Tuscany Blvd NWOpen for dine in. Call (403) 547-7784for reservations. The Place Steakhouse6308 Bowness Rd NWOpen for dine in. To order pick-up, call(403) 288-7608.The Stem Group

Apple computer, iPhone & iPad repair6415 Bowness Rd NWCalgary, Alberta(403) 619-9121 Taste of Saigon406 - 8888 Country Hills Blvd NW(403) 247-4959 Valley Ridge Pharmacy300 - 11245 Valley Ridge Dr NW(403) 532-4500 Wing’s Chinese Food5720 Silver Springs Blvd NW(403) 286-4104 Zaika Indian120 500 Royal Oak Drive NW(587) 317-8860 Third Party Delivery Services Delivery services such as Skip theDishes and Door Dash provide anecessary service for customers, butfinancially, it takes a toil on smallbusiness owners. Deliver services takeup to 25 per cent for the service theyoffer, meaning restaurants makesignificantly less profit. Whenconvenient or possible, consider callingthe restaurant and picking up yourorder.

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Dear Ward 1, How are the people being releasedfrom Spyhill Arrest Processing Centre?I'm worried about increased crime inmy neighbourhood ever since the newarrest unit opened. Royal Oak Resident Dear Royal Oak Resident, The Calgary Police Service (CPS) usestaxi companies to transport thedetainees who can’t find their ownrides, or that fall within the vulnerablepopulation and are best suited to bedropped back downtown so they canget the programs and services they

may need. The CPS is evaluating thisstrategy and will continue to work withthe Homeless Sector Agency to be partof a transportation plan in the future.Until the CPS know exactly what theirneeds will be, they will continue toengage the services of the taxicompanies. The CPS have a robustevaluation plan in place that will,amongst others, monitor any changesto the community crime statistics, afterthe facility opens to address any newtrends. Dear Ward 1, Our black bin was not picked up today.I left a few pieces of broken equipmentleaning against the black bin. Was thatwhy neither the bin or equipment waspicked up? Varsity Resident Dear Varsity Resident, The City's Waste and Recycling driverdoes not exit their vehicle to hand pickequipment leaning on a bin. Nounbagged left outside the cart are

Q&A: Ward 1 Office Please note that The City of Calgary protocol requeststhat before a councillor becomes involved in a servicerequest, the citizen must first go through 311, as 311effectively records requests and serves as a permanentrecord for the City.

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accepted. If you have extra garbage, itmust be bagged using standard-sizedgarbage bags. You can call 311 and askto have a representative from Waste &Recycling Services talk to you aboutyour missed pick up. Check out the What Cannot Go in BlackCart and What Can Go In Black Cart tofamiliarize yourself with, as theypertain directly to what you can, andcannot, put in your black bin. Dear Ward 1, Could you direct me to the rightcontact? There is a cell tower inTuscany that is targeted often withgraffiti. How do I inform the City ofCalgary when this unlawful graffitioccurs?

Tuscany Resident Dear Tuscany Resident, Thank you for your vigilance.Unfortunately, cell tower seems to be apopular target for taggers in Tuscany.The City has been out a number oftimes since the tower was erected. Thefastest way to get something done is tocall 311 and ask for the graffiti to beremoved. You’ll be given a ServiceRequest number at the time of your call,which you can use to follow up on the

Chief of Staff - Ralph SmithRalph is responsible for the investigation and resolution of resident complaints,and for community issues and concerns. If you have contacted 311 about asituation and are still not satisfied with the resolution, contact Ralph at CAWard1@calgary.ca with the Service Request number and a brief summary ofwhat transpired. Alternately, you may call him at 403-268-2430.

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Ward's team (From left to right) ChristineLouie - Communications/Research Analyst;Ralph Smith - Chief of Staff;Councillor Ward Sutherland;and Tomi Neilson -Executive Assistant.

Phone: (403) 268-2430Email: ward01@calgary.caWebsite: Calgary.ca/ward1 Facebook Twitter Instagram

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