Calgary News Watch

We’ve all heard the news, read the statistics, and perhaps even discussed the topic with family, friends, physicians. Obesity kills. It causes a variety of complications.

So why do we Calgarians feel that we’re not at risk but the rest of the world’s obese is?

In a recent study by the Canadian Obesity Network, 89% of the responses from overweight Calgary residents agreed that the greater the weight, the greater the risk of heart disease. However only 8% admitted that they were included within that risk. Read the rest of this article »

Got garbage? Get it out to the curb before the bag limit is imposed. Calgary will be drafting a plan referred to as “tag a bag” limit for trash.

On top of the coming recycling program (scheduled for 2009), residents may have to deal with limits to other garbage. Those who recycle more and have less trash wouldn’t have to worry about the bag limit; those with loads of trash would have to pay. While the intent of the plan is to encourage the recycling, the end result remains to be seen.

Ald. Druh Farrell wants Calgarians to meet the example that other cities have already set regarding limits of refuse sent to dumps. Read the rest of this article »

Perhaps you heard the rumble of what, at first few resonating low grumbles, sounded a bit like thunder this past Saturday. With all the rain, the threat of another storm wouldn’t have been as welcomed as the rumble of the motorcycle engines.

From the deep throated growls of the Buells to the higher pitched yowls of the Suzuki’s and Kawasaki’s, at this event, it didn’t matter if your choice ride was a Honda or Harley. The important thing was to show up with your cycle and wallet – all for a good cause.
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