Curiosity brought Al Lozinski down to Bowness Park early on a sunny Sunday morning.
What he saw shocked him.
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Bike park to have grand opening
On Saturday, June 15, the Strathcona County bike park will have its grand opening west the Broadview Road and Bethel Drive intersection.
The park, which had a soft opening last fall, will have its formal opening with a series of activities. A dirt jump competition will launch the day’s festivities at 1 p.m. Local elected officials will be on hand at 2:30 p.m., when there will be free barbecued food and prizes will be given away.
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Summer face lift for Henderson Lake facilities
A massive overhaul has begun at Henderson Lake.
Heavy equipment has been surrounding the tennis courts, as the city prepares to completely upgrade the facility.
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Queens Business Park plans include eco-industrial ideas
Further development of industrial land west of Hwy 2 — including the creation of an eco-industrial park — moved a step forward on Wednesday, when Red Deer’s municipal planning commission voted to support a plan related to two quarter-sections there.
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Off-leash park’s redesign will give dogs a place to play and learn
An off-leash park in southeast Calgary will soon be redeveloped to be more fun for its four-legged users.
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Northwest Calgary park set for overhaul
A major overhaul of a park in northwest Calgary will bring new off-leash boundaries as the city tries to better protect sensitive habitats in the area.
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Persistence pays off for boarders
Last time, proponents of a new skateboard park were a little late asking for civic support.
But Thursday, they heard good news from City Hall. Boarders will receive about $400,000, enough to complete a new facility this year near Henderson Lake Park.
Meeting as finance committee, city council members approved the project as they wrapped up debate on the city’s 2014-18 Capital Improvement Program. Its total cost is pegged at about $702,000.
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County debate rages over extra $400K
County residents may pay about one per cent less than expected on their tax bills this year due to some unexpected growth, council has heard, and at least one councillor wants to see those bills cut even more.
County council voted 5-2 in favour of first reading of its new 2013 taxation rates at a special meeting held Tuesday. Mayor Don Rigney and Coun. Don McGeachy were opposed.
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Mountview group hopes to build outdoor fitness park
One local safety team is exploring an idea that could add an outdoor element to their neighbours workout routines.
The Mountview West Safety Team is hosting a meeting this evening to discuss plans to install a fitness park in their neighbourhood.
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Standard General on the move to Campbell Business Park
Construction of a new office building for a St. Albert-based contractor is well underway.
Come March 2014, Standard General is looking to move into its new home at 250 Carleton Drive in Campbell Business Park.
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