Updates from Division One
Welcome to December. With both provincial and federal elections behind us, year two of my mandate, the great work that has resulted from this new council working with a new Chief Administrative Officer and his team, the year is almost behind us and with that let me reflect on some of the news from Division 1 this year.
Flood mitigation project.
As much as I was hoping to see shovels in and along the river by now, the construction is being somewhat delayed by our provincial counterparts due mainly in part to receiving the necessary permits to access the shoreline to begin the work. Rest assured, this is not to be confused by the project not proceeding. Rocky View County (RVC) has the money sitting in its coffers. The project will proceed but we just have to get the final permits from the GoA (Government of Alberta). I havecertainly realized as a politician that with the many levels of (call it what you may), red tape, bureaucracy, rules, protocol, etc things take an awful amount of time and go through lots of scrutiny to become reality.
4-way Intersection
I wish I could provide some news here. Any news. For those of you who saw my video on FaceBook from this past summer where I nearly t-boned two young women on Highway 22 who made a reckless decision to make a U-turn (https://tinyurl.com/vkccu94), it’s obvious something has to be done before someone gets seriously hurt. I will continue to make this a priority amongst my colleagues at RVC, my provincial counterparts and their new budget and our Tsuut’ina neighbours. It will take much work, negotiations and convincing but I hope to see this project come to life in my lifetime.
A look into our future
Please make the effort to provide input to our current County Plan which is undergoing a review (New Municipal Plan). Get details by visiting www.rockyview.ca or attend the Open House being held on Monday, December 2nd from 5pm to 8pm at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. The MDP outlines the vision for Rocky View County’s future from a planning and development perspective, and helps guide how and where RVC will grow. Without managing our growth, we wouldn’t be able to provide the services and amenities that make RVC the envy of many municipalities across this country.
Purple on Top
I want to thank everyone who donated to my Movember fundraiser as I was doing it for my dad who is battling prostate cancer and for everyone else who is or knows someone in this fight. (mobro.co/markkamachi) As you know, hair doesn’t grow on steel and my moustache growing abilities are not up to most standards, so I threw in an additional incentive. I set a goal of $1000 and if attained by mid month, I would dye my hair purple and continue the awareness campaign until the last of my locks returned to their natural grey-black hue which would take it into the new year. Well, thanks to your generosity, I was inducted into the Platinum Club by reaching my goal so the next time you see me, you’ll know why I’m purple on top. Again, I can’t thank residents, colleagues and family enough for your support and generosity. Let’s keep fighting cancer in all of its manifestations.
Seasons greetings
From our family to yours, we would like to wish you and yours all the best this festive season. Take time to treat yourself to family and personal time, as well as special time with friends and loved ones. Walk your dog, go skiing or eat as many short bread cookies as your stomach desires. Above all, live and love each day as if it were your last. I’ll see you in the new year.
— Cheers, Mark
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