Calgary News Watch

In a twist of irony that’s almost typical of Calgary, the city declared Killarney Park as it’s most recent pesticide free green space. And then it applied herbicides.

Under a seven year pilot program, Killarny was one of five parks chosen to be pesticide free. The program was developed to reduce chemical usage in Calgary’s parks. The chosen few were picked based on community interest and volunteer level for maintenance.

Chemicals are replaced with natural measures: composting, aeration, and turf maize are among the natural remedies to dandelion infestations, according to Robin McLeod, the president of the Coalition for a Healthy Calgary. (more…)

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. (more…)

A little royal bar hopping has been beebopping through the Calgary night scene. Young Prince Harry, third in line for the British throne, has been enjoying his time in the city.

For those of you into the club scene, you might want to stop by Tantras, one of the club’s on the prince’s list. And be sure to linger at Cowboys where the almost Canada’s hottest bartender, Cherie Cymbalisty gleaned the royal eye-over.

Perhaps if Cherie’s there, the young prince may stop in.
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