September Newsletter

Dear friends and neighbours,

As our kids head back to school and we look towards a new semester, you might start wondering about ways you can support your community, or what resources are available to help you launch your new business or permit your basement suite. If this is you, read on!

City of Calgary home & small business webinars

Register today for an upcoming home & small business webinar where City experts share insights on a variety of planning and development topics. Live and recorded webinars cover everything you need to know about home renovation requirements, small business best practices, and more.

For home renovation DIYers, we walk you through topics like building permit types and how to apply, safety code requirements, land use bylaws and tips on how to hire a contractor and prepare for inspections.

Whether you’re a small business owner or thinking about starting one, join us as we share best practices for both commercial and home-based businesses and show you how to apply for a business licence and register your business.

For more information, visit calgary.ca/webinars.

Call for Volunteers!

If you have first-hand insight on living as an older adult or as a caregiver to an older adult, your experience and ideas are needed. Consider volunteering for the Older Adult Advisory Table, where you can help make Calgary more age-friendly. Your expertise will be used to inform strategies and actions for the Age-Friendly Calgary Steering Committee, action teams and staff. 

Requirements:​​​​​​​

• Aged 45 or over
• Live in Calgary
• Passionate about your community
• Understand older adults’ needs now or in the future/have experience as a caregiver 
• Feel comfortable to share and to provide feedback in a group setting
• Commit to take part in monthly meetings and a two-year term

Deadline for online applications is Wednesday, September 11. For more information visit calgary.ca/OAAT.

As always, my office is open if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach us at Ward2@calgary.ca. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

-    Jennifer

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