Why Memorial Drive has three names and other baffling quirks of Calgary s roads
Historian Doug Coats delves into the mysteries of early Calgary street names in a virtual presentation to kick off Historic Calgary Week called When Avenues Collide.
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THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay’s city council tackled next steps on a proposed indoor turf complex, approved a plan to offer free menstrual products at city facilities, and contemplated new restrictions to open air burning rules Monday, in a meeting that stretched nearly until midnight.
Council welcomes proposals for indoor turf facility
The city will make a call for open-ended proposals from outside entities to build a multi-use indoor turf facility, after a previous version of the project proved too expensive to win majority support at council.
The expression of interest process will come with no parameters on cost, location, or design – a feature Coun. Mark Bentz, who suggested the step, said could unearth more affordable options to build capacity for sports like soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and more.
Thunder Bay City Council gives okay to southside roundabout
Thunder Bay City Council has given its okay to the construction of a new roundabout on the city s south side.
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Posted: May 05, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 5
Thunder Bay City Council has approved a roundabout for the intersection of Redwood Avenue and Edward Street. A concept sketch provided by the city, pictured, shows the roundabout will feature a medicine wheel design.(City of Thunder Bay/Provided)
Thunder Bay City Council has given its okay to the construction of a new roundabout on the city s south side.
Council on Monday voted to award the contract for the $2.6 million project to Nadin Contracting. Work on the roundabout which will be built at the intersection of Redwood Avenue and Edward Street is expected to begin in June said Matthew Miedema, project engineer with the city.