Friends,
The Calgary Ring Road is to date one of the largest public infrastructure projects in Alberta. Earlier this year, construction of the new West Bow River bridge and new interchanges at Old Banff Coach Road and Bow Trail opened for traffic. This is a milestone toward the overall completion of the entire Calgary Ring Road in 2024. These openings have improved access for communities, cut travel times for drivers by up to 20 minutes, and have vastly improved travel times for commercial carriers. When fully completed, the Calgary Ring Road will provide 101 kilometers of free-flow travel, create new travel options for drivers, and reduce traffic congestion. Construction of the West Calgary Ring Road is the final piece of the entire ring project, and the focus is now shifting to the final phase between Bow Trail and Highway 8, which is on track to be complete in 2024. More information can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/calgary-ring-road-overview.
Last fall, health care leaders, Indigenous partners, and experts from across Canada and around the world came together to form advisory panels as part of the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System initiative. The panels identified immediate, medium, and long-term improvements to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system. The recommendations will be implemented through a phased approach, with several moving forward immediately, improvements that will enhance community-based primary health care across Alberta. For more details see https://www.alberta.ca/modernizing-albertas-primary-health-care-system.
In addition to MAPS, Alberta’s government announced the undertaking of a significant refocusing of Alberta Health Services. The new structure will center around four priority sectors: primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction. This will ensure Albertans get the health care system that works for them.
May the warmth of the season surround you and may this holiday season be a time of reflection and renewal, as we look forward to a new year filled with promise and opportunity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
If you have any questions or input, please feel free to reach out to my office at [email protected].
MLA – Calgary Fishcreek Myles McDougall
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