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The CKE Board of Directors will be meeting early in 2025 to consider potential initiatives and capital projects of an enduring nature to benefit the CKE Community.

We are interested in getting your feedback about initiatives and potential capital projects of significant and lasting benefit that you believe are important for our Community Association to pursue on behalf of CKE, so that we can consider them in our discussions and use that information to help us set our priorities for the near to mid-term.

Although our financial resources are in much better shape than they were several years ago, it is our intention to manage existing funds conservatively to maintain a strong balance sheet. It is also important to note that any single capital project with an anticipated cost exceeding $20,000 would also require approval from members of the Community Association through a Special Resolution (75% voting threshold of those present for the vote on 21 days’ advance notice) before we could proceed with a proposed significant expenditure.

We look forward to hearing from you.

SURVEY

Over the past year, Karen has been a beacon of kindness and dedication. Karen approached the CKE on her own initiative, identifying the need for social events for the vibrant seniors in our community. She has single-handedly spearheaded and organized the monthly Coffee and Tea Social for seniors, an event that has quickly become a cherished tradition. Every month, Karen not only sets up and hosts these gatherings but also prepares delicious coffee and treats, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our senior community members to connect and enjoy each other’s company.

Karen’s tireless efforts have strengthened the bonds within our community, providing a regular, much-anticipated event that brings joy, comfort, and companionship to many. Her commitment and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for her unwavering support and contribution.

Karen, your dedication and passion for fostering community spirit are truly inspiring. You have made a remarkable difference, and for this, we are incredibly thankful.

Please join me in congratulating Karen as she receives the Community Builder Award. Thank you, Karen, for all that you do.

On January 31, 2024, Calgary-Acadia MLA Diana Batten and Nagwan Al-Guneid will be hosting a townhall meeting. Come meet your MLAs and join us for a community conversation surrounding provincial issues such as jobs, pension, energy and climate, healthcare, education, and cost of living. Register online here, or call (403) 640-1363 to confirm your attendance.

The results are in. A total of 544 residents completed the online community survey questionnaire developed in consultation with the CKE Community Association Board and the research firm of Stone-Olafson. All CKE residents were invited to participate.

You can view the survey summery here:  CKE Community Engagement Study Final

The highlights are as follows:

• The biggest concern among respondents is keeping community schools open and viable. However, zoning/land use change and densification are also major areas of concern. Residents do not want to see an increase in multi-unit dwellings.
• CKE residents highly value the community feel of the neighbourhood, and do not want to see a lot of new high buildings that do not match the character of the community.
• There is a lack of trust with The City of Calgary in terms of what is good for local community development.
• Few are in support of new types of developments in their immediate area, however there is more tolerance for larger homes on smaller properties than there is for multi-dwelling homes.
• Residents want to see densification concentrated in the downtown core and along major transportation corridors and undeveloped commercial sites.
• There is strong opposition to the Local Area Plan in the community. Few are in support of the plan, but 56% are also unfamiliar with the details.
• The biggest concern residents have with the LAP is the impact it will have on the style of homes and character of the community. Many moved to the community because of the larger lots with single family homes and are worried their property value will be affected with the plan. An increase in multi-dwelling homes will also increase population, bringing fear that it will make the community busier and more crowded.
• Residents are already concerned about the speed and congestion of traffic, and the prospect of densification accelerates these concerns. There is also significant concern that more traffic will result in decreased safety, noisier neighbourhoods, limited parking availability, and decreased property value.

A copy of the survey summary has been sent to Mayor Gondek, Councillor Penner, Mr. Dalgleish (GM Planning), Heritage LAP planners, and all Heritage LAP Community Associations. By providing our city officials and all relevant planning committees the results of the survey, we strongly hope that the Heritage LAP will reflect the desires of the majority of CKE residents as expressed in the survey results.  

The winners of the 3 gift certificates are:

Janice S. from Chinook Park

Ryan S. from Kelvin Grove

Karen W. from Chinook Park

Thank you to everyone that completed the survey.

CKE Community Association Board