Elsbeth Mehrer

The wildest, kindest, most nostalgic and mind-blowing gift arrived this evening. And it happened because of a convergence of memories, saved letters and social media . (A thread)

@hitthepost #need 😋

Cc @ElsbethMehrer

@BlairCosgrove So good! Some of our downspout water appears to have asphalt shingle bits. Will strain before using it to water plants, wash floors. Won’t be consuming it. 💦

My #raincaptcha progress. About 150L today, mostly from downspouts, might meet my bathing & garden needs for 2 weeks. Drinking & cooking water will still come from the tap (?). What's the hive say about boiling downspout water & then drinking it? Iodine? Filter? #yyccc #yyc

#CTRiders, we want to make sure you have the info you need to get around during the 9-day partial closure of the Red Line from Nov 24 to Dec 3. Visit calgarytransit.com/Switch for details on shuttle replacement, express shuttle service and other travel alternatives.

@Dave_Dormer @ux_goon @gwendolynmr Ha! I shared that particular gem with current colleagues last week.

@ElsbethMehrer @ux_goon @gwendolynmr Sad times indeed, that will always be one of my favourite newsrooms. Still think fondly about the people who would return calls from “Al Smith.”

Wow. Looking at you @ux_goon @gwendolynmr @Dave_Dormer

We have officially been given the green light to start construction of 70 new rental homes – a small but meaningful contribution to the 3000 affordable units Calgary needs every year! #yychousing

@MarinaGiacomin @JyotiGondek Sure does! Action 1.C.1 on page 21 of the housing strategy seeks to encourage and welcome affordable, non-market housing in all communities.

City Council made an important move tonight in making housing more affordable for Calgarians. We have passed the Housing Strategy in a 12-3 vote. #yyccc More info👇🏼

Great news from Halifax tonight during @NAIG2023 - Calgary has officially been awarded the 2027 North American Indigenous Games! So much gratitude to Indigenous elders & leaders who were strong advocates. Excellent bid coordination by @TourismCalgary. Thank you @naigcouncil!

@Traci_Zee Gutted for you. Such a labour of love.

They didn’t stand a chance.

Tomato carnage. 🍅🫣

The Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Trades workshop from @SafeLinkAlberta and @Distress_Centre is for Calgary-based trades-related organization, designed to educate all levels of the industry. Email education@safelinkalberta.ca to schedule a training.

I am incredibly honoured to receive this year's Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award. I would like to express my gratitude to Vera Marie Crowchild, Chief Lee Crowchild, the individuals who nominated me, the CAUAC Committee, my family, colleagues, and friends. Also, congratulations to Danika Labelle, the deserving youth recipient. Thank you all for your support. #thankyou #Treaty7 #ChiefDavidCrowChild #award #calgary #yyc

5% of rentals units available to the 20% of Calgarians with the lowest income. This data points to problems we need to pull every possible lever on. cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/blog/2023/n…

@kourtpenner Pink White Blue Purple Red and orange are tied for NEVER place.

We’re asking Ward 11 an important question for #yycneighhourday What’s the best colour freezie?

@bettylyons Sending you love and power. 🏳️‍🌈🧡🏳️‍⚧️

Your Saturday morning coffee read. Many councillors pushed for more public input on housing - particularly the R-CG issue. We looked into the value of further review. #yyc #yyccc #calgary livewirecalgary.com/2023/06/09/cal…

@RonKneebone @leeandreacoward Reconsidered

I'm cynical about politics and politicians. Even so, I was shocked by the decision to vote against further consideration of the Housing & Affordability Task Force Recommendations. Failing to consider these recommendations is an excellent way of getting more homelessness. 1/3

@carolesaab Instant scent memory! Enjoy your lunch 😊

It’s a school PD Day and I am eating well. 💓