March 2023 Update
Hon. Muhammad Yaseen, MLA, Calgary-North, Assoc. Minister, Immigration and Multiculturalism
You are invited to a COFFEE CHAT with Hon. Muhammad Yaseen MLA, Calgary-North
Sunday, March 12th Tim Hortons (Panatella) 9:00 am to 11:00 am
at 1110 Panatella Blvd NW and Tim Hortons (Evanston) 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
at 2045 Symons Valley Parkway NW Calgary.north@assembly.ab.ca, Tel: 403.274.1931
Office: 200 Country Hills Landing NW Calgary AB T3K 5P3
Tel: 403.274.1931 104
Email: calgary.north@assembly.ab.ca
Councillor Jasmine Mian
City of Calgary –Ward 3 Councillor
June 2023
Summer is here! Watch your mailbox this month of my annual Councillor Newsletter for updates on everything related to Ward 3.
Here are some topics and questions we’ve received from residents this past month. For more information or to contact my office directly, visit jasminemian.com.
Q: What do I do if I see water pooling in my neighbourhood?
A: During the heavy spring rainfalls, storm drains can take extra time to drain. If the water hasn’t drained in around 90 minutes and pooling begins, take a picture and submit to 311 via the app or online tool. The pictures help the City prioritize urgent requests. (Reminder to keep your eavestroughs clear and keep an eye on your storm drain!)
Q: When will fluoride be back in the water supply?
A: As part of the 2021 General Election, 62% of electors voted in favour of reintroducing fluoridation of the municipal water supply. In November 2021, Council directed Administration to begin the process. Bids for construction went to market in March 2023, and it is expected we will finalize a partner this month. Based on the current projection of timelines, the fluoridation system should likely be in service June 2024.
Stampede Reminder
With July just around the corner, Stampede events are being planned across the ward. I’ll be at ROYOP’s Coventry Hills Stampede Caravan Breakfast on Tuesday, July 11th and I’d love to see you there!
Follow me on Instagram (@jasmine.mian), Twitter (@jasmine_mian) or Facebook (/jasminemian). I also have a new website: jasminemian.ca
Josephine Pon
Calgary – Beddington MLA
February 2023
Dear neighbours,
Time flies!! I can’t believe we are in February already! January was a wonderful month of connecting in the community and celebrating Chinese New Year with all of you! Stay tuned on social media for more fun events coming this month.
Healthcare Action Plan
Help is on the way for Albertans calling 911 and for those needing emergency health care.
As part of the Healthcare Action Plan, Alberta’s government is working with Alberta Health Services to improve EMS response times and open acute care beds in emergency departments faster.
Paramedics are highly skilled health professionals who are trained to respond in times of crisis. Our government wants to ensure their skills are being used in the best way possible, while also ensuring Albertans are not left waiting after a call to 911. Instead of using ambulances for patients who do not require medical support during transport, AHS will arrange for alternative transportation. This would utilize options like community shuttles and wheelchair accessible taxis for patients who need to be transported back home.
Using EMS more efficiently, means they will be on the road and available for emergency calls instead of being needlessly tied-up when medical care is not needed.
This new program is one of several actions underway, designed to better serve Albertans. AHS has an aggressive plan to improve four priority areas and is taking steps to reduce pressures and improve system performance. This includes: improving EMS response times, decreasing emergency department wait times, reducing wait times for surgeries and improving overall patient flow and capacity.
Our government is also working with AHS to take further action, including adding a triage physician to emergency department waiting rooms to support patient offloads, and allowing paramedics to assess and treat patients without having to transport them to hospital.
Our United Conservative government is taking action to address areas that need improvement in our healthcare system, so Albertans can get emergency care when and where they need it.
Sincerely
Josephine Pon,
MLA Calgary-Beddington
Honourable Michelle Rempel Garner, M.P.
Calgary – Nose Hill
November 2022
Parliament resumed in late September and I remain working to solve the challenges and problems those in our community are facing and working hard to amplify the voices of Albertans in Ottawa.
I have been contacted by many members of our community worried about the rising cost of living as a result of inflation. All Canadians are struggling to afford basic necessities such as groceries, heat for their homes and fuel for their cars. The federal government must take action to help these Canadians that are struggling to get by. Recently, I sponsored a petition calling on the government to create a plan that will address the affordability crisis. I look forward to presenting this petition in Parliament and forcing the government to respond to this issue.
This month, Canadians will be observing Remembrance Day. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the women and men who fought and died to protect the freedoms we all enjoy as Canadians. Thank you to all that have served and those that continue to serve today. This Remembrance Day, as always, we will remember.
I would like to thank every member of our community that has reached out to me about issues or concerns. Hearing directly from our community helps me advocate for Calgary Nose Hill and all Albertans in Ottawa. As always please do not hesitate to contact me with your thoughts or concerns on any issue. You can reach me at michelle.rempel@parl.gc.ca or call my office at 403-216-7777.
The Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner
Member of Parliament
Calgary Nose Hill
Office: 115 – 70 Country Hills Landing N.W. T3K2L2
Tel: 403-216-7777
Email: Michelle.Rempel@parl.gc.ca