On Saturday, West Terrace

All day Saturday, we campaigned in West Pointe and West Terrace. It was interesting to talk to so many people about new issues that had not surfaced elsewhere. I spoke with many old friends, and I was surprised by some of the things they had been hearing, gossip mostly.

In West Pointe, the biggest issue is the lack of care of the municipal reserves and lands along the Bow River. Weeds are everywhere. People want to know if the Town has issued the final acceptance certificate, and if so, why hasn't the Town done anything to maintain the area? They would also like a tot lot closer to West Pointe. There is a small municipal reserve near the pumphouse that could accomodate a tot lot, and it seems to me that space should be used for that purpose. Right now, it is just a weed patch. Last year, I went into that area on two occasions and pulled black henbane and thistle. As a result, there is very little black henbane left and the thistle is manageable with another weedpull this spring. I hope the Town will follow through, as the riverbank ought to be properly attended to. There is also a storm water outfall that is causing significant erosion of the river bank and sedimentation of the water. The Town should look after that right away.