TCA Blog


Big Box Social Engineering (in Tuscany?) 1

In response to a recent Calgary Herald article, “Big Box Social Engineering in Calgary”, one of our residents posted an interesting blog comparing our community of Tuscany to the Vancouver community of Hastings Sunrise. The results might surprise you. What do you think? http://www.darcynorman.net/2012/08/18/big-box-social-engineering-in-calgary-calgary-herald/


Tuscany to Establish a Youth Council 1

The Tuscany Community Association, with the support of the City of Calgary, will work with youth from grades 7-12 in the community to establish a youth council. As a community, our demographics have shifted significantly over the years, and we are now at the stage where we will benefit by offering our youth a higher profile, and the ability to decide what they would like to focus on.


Community Response to Proposed Rogers Cellular Tower in Tuscany

The following letter was sent to the City regarding the TCA’s position regarding the proposed Rogers cell tower. Although not expressly stated in the letter, one of the board’s main concerns was the proximity of the proposed tower to the Villa D’este condominiums. This concern was raised in various communications to city officials. The TCA is committed to working with Rogers and the City to find a location for the tower that minimizes adverse impacts to the community and the 12-Mile Coulee. Click here to download the letter sent from the TCA about the proposed cell tower. Additionally, a group of Tuscany residents organized to speak out against the proposed development as it was presented by Rogers to the community.  With the support of over 400 members of the community, they drafted the following letters: Letter to the City of Calgary (click here to download) Letter to Rogers Wireless (click […]


Correction to Rogers Wireless’ Advertisement of Public Open House 3

Residents of Tuscany: please note the error in the brite-sign posted within our community announcing the Rogers/Telus/Wind Mobile open house to discuss the 200 ft cell tower that is under consideration for construction within our community.  The sign incorrectly states that the tower will be along Stoney Trail, but the proposal we received states it will be built along Tuscany Blvd within 12 Mile Coulee Park.  The Tuscany Community Association has contacted Rogers Wireless to request that the correct information be posted on the sign.


PUBLIC FEEDBACK SOUGHT FOR TUSCANY CELL TOWER PROPOSAL

The deadline for Tuscany residents to file support, objections, recommendations for alternative sites, or suggestions for alternative technologies for the proposed Tuscany cellular tower is May 25, 2012, as the public consultation period ends 30 days after the Rogers Wireless “open house” in our community. Our community has not been invited to voice its concerns as a group at the April 26th “open house” organized by Rogers Wireless. The Tuscany Community Association will not be directly advocating a position regarding the proposal, but concerned residents are encouraged to voice their opinion to Rogers and industry regulators. Tuscany residents concerned about the proposed Rogers cell tower may also visit http://celltower.ca and contact support@celltower.ca for resources.