Ward 1 is located in northwest Calgary and includes the following communities:
- Bowness
- Crestmont
- Greenwood/Greenbriar
- Haskayne
- Osprey Hill
- Rocky Ridge
- Royal Oak
- Scenic Acres
- Silver Springs
- Tuscany
- Valley Ridge
- Varsity
Bowness Park, one of Calgary’s most famous urban parks, is located in Ward 1. Did you know that land for the park was donated to the City of Calgary in 1911 by John Hextall in exchange for streetcar service to a suburb he was developing called Bowness Estates?
That suburb grew into the community of Bowness. Bowness became a village in 1948, a town in 1952, and was amalgamated into Calgary in 1964.
Here are some facts about Ward 1:
- Median household income: $111,000
- Owner households: 78%
- Renter households: 22%
- Low-income households: 8%
- 20% of residents spend more than 30% of their income on shelter costs
- 7% of renters in subsidized housing
- 7% of residents use public transit to get to work
Source: 2021 Census of Canada
Our Ward 1 Endorsement is Joey Nowak
With her background leading million-dollar projects in Calgary’s tech and innovation sector, starting her own small business, and building an incubator program for local startups tackling issues like mental health and community safety, Joey’s voice and perspective will be invaluable at City Hall.
Housing affordability, good paying jobs, and community services are top priorities for this ward.
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