Kanata Timeline History 1983 (part 1 of 3)
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1983 (part 1 of 3)
January 4, 1983
Paul Dick, M.P. for Lanark-Renfrew-Carleton, expressed his concern to Council about a resolution “objecting to the electoral boundaries for the proposed Electoral District of Lanark-Renfrew-Carleton.” The resolution was rescinded. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:1.
January 6, 1983
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local for City of Kanata inside workers was accredited following a December application. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:1.
January 6, 1983
Mayor Wilkinson announced that the city was imposing staff cuts due to the reduction in transitional grants, losses on developers’ residential assessment, and the fact that provincial transfer payments had not yet been announced. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:1,17.
January 6, 1983
In his column, Alderman Des Adam questioned the budgetary process for the City of Kanata. He claimed that it was a “wish list” and that the budget process was “topsy-turvy.” Adams asserted that he would not support a budgetary increase exceeding provincial the guidelines of 6.5%. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:3.
January 6, 1983
Norman W. Sterling, M.P.P. for Carleton-Grenville and provincial Secretary for Justice, announced Community Justice Week. To be held from April 17-23, the primary goal was to assist and encourage communities to develop neighborhood crime-prevention programs. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:4.
January 6, 1983
The Katimavik Home and School Association sponsored a “movement education” program, which provided vigorous activity for grades K-3. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:11.
January 6, 1983
Brent McLaren was chosen as the new conductor for the Kanata Music Association Orchestra. He received a Master of Music degree from the State University of New York, was the music director and conductor of the Cornwall Symphony Orchestra for four years, and taught music at Perth High School. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:14.
January 11, 1983
The Kanata March Horticultural Society held their Annual Meeting at the Mlacak Centre. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:9.
January 11, 1983
Council challenged Bill Harding, a consultant of McNeely Engineering Ltd., on the cost estimate of ,000, to install an underground duct for traffic lights at Teron Road and The Parkway/Penfield intersection. The issue was not fully resolved at the time. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 11, 1983
Kanata City Council approved bus bays on the east side of Teron Rd., south of Penfield Drive. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 11, 1983
Kanata City Council suddenly reduced funds for the Winter Carnival from ,444 to ,300 in order to match the approved budget. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 11, 1983
Kanata City Council rejected proposed street names for two streets in a new subdivision at Dunrobin. The suggestions came from the March Rural Association. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 12, 1983
The Kanata Business Association held its first meeting of the year. The main topic of the meeting was signage in the City of Kanata. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:15.
January 13, 1983
In a column, Paul Niebergall warned that Kanata cannot maintain an “affluent and progressive image” indefinitely simply by cutting services and programs. Niebergall asserted that Kanata, faced with cuts to grants and subsidies from the province and beginning payments on debenture financing of capital projects, must use other methods to finance lost revenue and increased debenture payments. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:2.
January 13, 1983
Des Adam stated that Kanata City Council should dedicate more time to tax planning and management of the City’s finances “instead of the nickel-and-dime approach.” His concern over the current budget was on payments on debentures for capital projects, and he claimed that there was a lack of overall tax planning to deal with these upcoming payments. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:3.
January 13, 1983
Kanata City Council indicated there would be a tax increase. Due to uncertainty of provincial grants and transfer payments, Treasurer Jim O’Leary asserted that the budget exercise depended on the province. Despite a number of proposed budget cuts, Council estimated the need for .5 million in additional taxes, or a 25.8% increase. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 13, 1983
The National Gallery of Canada presented A.Y. Jackson: A Centennial Celebration, in honour of the centennial of A.Y. Jackson’s birth. It ran until February 20, 1983. At the time, Kanata had a high school and condominium named after Jackson, as well as many streets named after other Group of Seven artists. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:1.
January 13, 1983
The Kanata Public Library announced that it would sponsor a Poster Contest for all ages at the Winter Carnival. They asked all parents to encourage children to enter. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:4.
January 13, 1983
It was reported that the Annual Poinsettia Sale was a big success. Put on by the Kinette Club of Kanata West Carleton, proceeds were donated back into the community, into areas such as the Kanata Public Library, Cystic Fibrosis research, the Children’s Hospital and senior citizen activities. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983: 6.
January 13, 1983
The new list of Carleton Board of Education Trustees was published in the Standard. Edward Campbell was Chairman and Hal Hansen was Vice-Chairman. Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:6.
January 13, 1983
Julie Westeinde of the First Kanata Ranger Company won the Duke of Edinburgh Award, silver level, which represented the successful completion of four personal challenges. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:4.
January 14, 1983
Kanata resident Keith Barton lost control of his vehicle on the Queensway near the Richmond Road exit early in the morning. After swerving to avoid an object lying in the roadway, his vehicle climbed up and slid along the guardrail for nearly 40 meters. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:1
January 14, 1983
Sherri Sparling of Stephen Leacock School and Craig Gibson of W. Erskine Johnston School captured silver medals at the Ottawa International Indoor games. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:10.
January 17, 1983
Kanata City Council began examining the proposed 1983 Capital Works Budget, spending considerable time on the philosophy of budgeting. Alderman Lund proposed a three-year perspective on the budget. The Mayor agreed on a pay-as-you-go policy. All members of Council agreed that taxes would rise substantially.
Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:1,9.
January 18, 1983
School trustee Hal Hansen said that “Kanata is really sold on early French immersion.” Approximately 80 people attended the meeting at Stephen Leacock School, where Hansen argued for shuffling programs to suit current enrollment projections at Leacock, Erskine Johnston, and Roland Michener. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:1.
January 19, 1983
The Kanata Theatre presented Otherwise Engaged, by Simon Gray, at the Earl of March Secondary School. It ran from January 19-22. It was directed by Brooke Keneford. Chris Robinson, Brenda Robinson, Brian Welsh, Gwendy Tolley, Tony Beak, Greg Ramsey and Dewi Williams appeared in the play. Kanata Standard, January 6, 1983:4; Kanata Standard, January 13, 1983:6.
January 20, 1983
Alderman Bill Lund urged Kanata City Council to consider more recreation user fees when reviewing the Recreation budget. Alderman Charlie Rogers added, “recreation is a luxury.” The Recreation budget total net cost was about 5,000. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:1.
January 20, 1983
With little debate, Kanata City Council approved the Library Board’s budget request of almost 0,000. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:1.
January 20, 1983
Des Adam, in March Rural Notebook, reiterated his dissatisfaction with the Kanata City Council’s budgetary process. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:3.
January 20, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson presented an overview of the City of Kanata’s financial picture in her Commentary. She asserted that the City “has a very favorable financial picture in total.” Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:3,19.
January 20, 1983
Daly Co-operative Inc. displayed an interest in buying land and building a co-operative housing complex in Kanata. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:5.
January 20, 1983
Newly formed Georges Vanier School Catholic Parent Teachers Association (CPTA) was busy organizing its first fundraiser, to sponsor a February 4th school dance. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:6.
January 20, 1983
Kanata March Horticultural Society held its Annual Meeting. The new executive was President Arnold By, Vice-President George Wilson, Vice-President Chris Temple, Secretary Sandra Racine, Treasurer Jacques Racine, and Directors Susan Bill, Lenore Fentiman, Ida Leathers George Malcolm, Barbara Tink, Stella Eyres, Mike Harrop, Marilyn Jackson, Don Pearson, and Jean Sparling. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:6.
January 20, 1983
Walter Baker M.P. was presented with a plaque by the Kinsmen Club of Kanata-West Carleton in honour of his being elected honorary member of their Club. Kanata Standard, January 20, 1983:19.
January 20, 1983
Cardion Electronics/DG Instruments, Division of General Signal Limited, opened its new facility in the Pri Tec Industrial Park in Carp. The company was formerly located on Legget Drive in the Kanata Industrial Park. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:11.
January 25, 1983
Kanata City Council decided on further cuts, reducing the overall budget by about 6,000. They also announced a tax increase of about 20 percent. Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:1.
January 25, 1983
Ottawa Truck Centre requested payment by the City of Kanata for work done on a City dump truck. Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:1.
January 25, 1983
Twenty-two Brownies and Guides from the District of Hazeldean and Bridlewood were “given their wings.” Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:9.
January 25, 1983
Carleton Board Trustee Hal Hansen completed his talks at John Young School on overpopulation and under-utilization in area schools. Hansen stated that 64 percent of children in schools across the Board are in French immersion at the kindergarten level, and warned that this could have “serious implications for English program schools.” Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:7.
January 26, 1983
The Kanata Sailing Club, led by Commodore Bob Wilkinson, met for its Annual General Meeting. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:17.
January 27, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson, in her Commentary, explained that the proposed budget had not yet been approved. Part of the delay rested on the announcement of Provincial Transfer Payments. Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:3.
January 27, 1983
Free taxi service for the disabled within the City of Kanata was offered by Everett J. Wilson for important outings such as doctors’ appointments and shopping. This offer, through Hazeldean Taxi service, required 24 hours notice by passengers. Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:8.
January 27, 1983
Steve Chadwick critically reviewed John Gray’s play Otherwise Engaged, and wrote that this was a huge undertaking for an amateur theatre group. He added: “The Kanata Theatre must be lauded for its ambition, but unfortunately, despite best intentions, it just could not carry off this black and sometimes racy comedy.” Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:19.
January 28, 1983
There was an early morning fire in the offices of Kanata Hydro. Damage was estimated at over ,000. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:1.
January 30, 1983
Several awards and trophies were presented at the Bridlewood skiathon. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:6.
February 1, 1983
B. Tennant of Douglas MacDonald Development Corp. asked for a rezoning from Kanata City Council regarding recently purchased land at the intersection of Castlefrank and McCurdy. The request aimed to alter the density of condominium units from 20 to 16.2 units. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:1.
February 1, 1983
Kanata Hydro Chairman George Abou-Arrage presented the commission’s Annual Report to the Kanata City Council. He explained that there would be some hydro rate increases in future years. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:1.
February 1, 1983
The Mac’s store on Teron Road was robbed early that day of an undisclosed sum of money and quantity of cigarettes. Two men were arrested and charged a few hours later by OPP and Ottawa Police. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:1; Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:1.
February 3, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson discussed the redistribution of seats for the House of Commons and the effect this would have on the City of Kanata. Kanata Standard, February 3, 1983:3.
February 3, 1983
In a letter to the Editor, Joan Dodsworth and Mary Ware of the Kanata Public Library Board defended charges that Kanata City Council very easily passed the library budget compared to others budget items. They stressed that the library in Kanata served a wide range of community members. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:2.
February 4, 1983
The Kanata Teen Centre was opened by the Parks and Recreation Department. This reopening followed a successful eight-week pilot project in the Glen Cairn Community Centre. Memberships for teens 13-18 were .00. Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:5; Kanata Standard, January 27, 1983:1,21.
February 5, 1983
An early morning fire destroyed Gord Walt’s garage-workshop on the Huntley Town Line. Also lost was the family car, a tractor, two snowmobiles, a lawn mower and other equipment. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:1.
February 8, 1983
Kanata City Council suddenly suspended Chief Administrative Officer William Aughey with pay pending a hearing. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:1.
February 8, 1983
Des Adam urged Kanata City Council to reverse a decision and proceed with the restoration of the Old Town Hall at South March, which would serve as a location for the Women’s Institute. After some debate, Adam’s motion was withdrawn. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:1,8.
February 8, 1983
The West Carleton Women’s Institute District Board meeting was held. Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:8.
February 10, 1983
Earl of March’s Cathy Murphy, 17, won the gold medal in high jumping in the high school section of the Toronto Indoor Games. Kanata Standard, February 10, 1983:16.
February 15, 1983
Kanata City Council approved the 1983 operating budget; Kanata residents faced an increase of 25 % in the municipal mill rate. For a typical residence, this meant an increase of about . Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:1.
February 15, 1983
Kanata City Council accepted the resignation of Chief Administration Officer Bill Aughey, who had recently been placed on suspension pending a hearing. Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:1,17.
February 15, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson opened Bell Canada’s new DMS switching centre on Teron Road. Kanata Standard, March 17:19.
February 16, 1983
The March Rural Association selected a new Board of Directors for 1983. Robin Armitage, Tom Carroll, David Atwell, Bill Berry, Greg Mash, Moira Dunbar, John Hart, Tony Turner, Brady Hand, Martha Webber, Harry Grosskleg, Roy Hickman, Art Veck, Lu Armitage, Gord Walt, and George Saunderson formed the new Board. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:1,19.
February 17, 1983
It was announced that Don Farmer, General Manager and Chief Engineer of the Kanata Hydro Commission, was suspended pending a hearing on February 19, 1983. Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:1.
February 17, 1983
Ten Earl of March students won second place in the Winterlude’s snow sculpturing contest. Horse Lattitudes won them 0 in the high school division. Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:4.
February 17, 1983
Tom Schultz, head of the Physical Education Department at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School, expressed his concern about a steady decline in the number of students who take phys-ed in the higher grades. Kanata Standard, February 17, 1983:15.
February 19, 1983
Kanata resident Jill Walker placed second in the International Pancake race in Glen Cairn, behind the first-place team by only ten seconds. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:
February 22, 1983
Kanata City Council had heated discussions regarding the renovations of the Old Town Hall. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:1.
February 22, 1983
Kanata City Council decided to hold a public hearing on March 29 to examine the proposed Amendment No. 5 to the Official Plan of the City of Kanata, which dealt with reducing lot size requirements for rural residential lands. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:1,19.
February 22, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson commented on the resignation of Bill Aughey as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Kanata and the dismissal of Don Farmer as General Manager of Kanata Hydro. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:3.
February 22, 1983
Mme Halliday’s class, grade 8A at Stephen Leacock School, was announced the winners of the Used Book Contest, which brought in 3,125 books. Kanata Standard, February 24, 1983:7.
March 1, 1983
Kanata City Council accepted in principle the tender price of ,773 from Harris Construction Services for the renovation of the Old Town Hall. June Gibbs of the Women’s Institute made a request that Council commit to complete all of the originally scheduled work. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:1.
March 1, 1983
Martin Haynes of Tridel Corporation presented a rezoning application to Kanata City Council regarding property on the west side of Young Road, behind Wunderburger at Hazeldean Centre. Haynes stated that the market indicated a need for multi-occupant units. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:1.
March 3, 1983
The Kanata Techniques made the national finals in the Eastern Ontario Sectional Precision Skating Championships in Whitby, Ontario. It was the Kanata team’s second appearance in this competition. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:1.
March 3, 1983
Architect J.H. de Neergaard demanded an apology from Kanata City Council for misrepresenting his role in the planning for renovations of the Old Town Hall. Neergaard further explained his position in a Standard editorial. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:2.
March 3, 1983
Des Adam expressed his concern over the issue of non-residents hunting deer and duck in the Kanata region. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:2.
March 3, 1983
The March Historical Society organized a Mayfair display: March, the Name and the Place. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:8.
March 3, 1983
The Kanata Minor Hockey Association held their 1983 Annual Meeting in the Glen Cairn Community Centre.. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:13.
March 3, 1983
The March Kanata Skating Club put on the ice show Let’s Go to the Movies. Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:15.
March 4, 1983
Skiers from the cross-country ski team at Earl of March won medals at the Ontario High School Championships in Horseshoe Valley near Orillia. Julie Westeinde, Suzanne Lucas, Alison Kuhn, Andrea Ross, Debi Hirkala and John Bennett won silver medals. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:15.
March 5, 1983
Sixteen-year-old pianist and Kanata resident D.D. Jackson performed at the National Arts Centre. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:1.
March 7, 1983
Grade nine Earl of March student Alan Willshire was hit by a car on Teron Road at The Parkway. He suffered only a few injuries. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:1.
March 8, 1983
Executive Director John Sutherland announced that the Queensway-Carleton Hospital on Baseline Road would be implementing four new programs in order to relieve pressure on the hospital from increased service demands. This would include expanding or renovating the Geriatric Day Hospital, Day Surgical Unit, and the Intensive Care Unit. This option was an alternative to waiting to build a hospital in Kanata, which would need a support population of 60,000. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:1,21.
March 8, 1983
Kanata City Council retained consultants to prepare a Municipal Housing Statement, aimed at examining the housing needs of Kanata for the next decade. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:3.
March 9, 1983
The Kanata Theatre presented Ira Levin’s Deathtrap. The cast included Stephen Jones, Rosemary Keneford, Liane Freedman, Chris Deeble, and Pat Carroll. It was directed by Jim Holmes. Steve Chadwick reported that the group “did a commendable job.” Kanata Standard, March 3, 1983:15; Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:23.
March 10, 1983
The City Parks and Recreation Department warned that wooden play structures at Erskine Johnston and Roland Michener schools were hazardous. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:1.
March 10, 1983
The results of the awards for the Ottawa Valley Hunter Schooling Shows Association were published in the Standard. The Kanata Riding Club gathered many awards. Kanata Standard, March 10, 1983:20-1.
March 10,1983
Kanata resident Jeremiah Budzik, a grade four student at W. Erskine Johnston, was declared the winner at the Western area finals in the junior public speaking contest. His topic was on left-handedness. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:1.
March 15, 1983
Kanata City Council adopted a proposal prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department regarding a “large increase in fees.” Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:1.
March 15, 1983
William Laughlin, President of the Non-Smokers’ Association, presented Kanata City Council with a proposal for a No Smoking By-Law for Kanata. The proposal was referred to staff for further study. Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:1.
March 15, 1983
Kanata City Council deferred selection of a consulting engineer for the Belleview Heights development. Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:1.
March 16, 1983
Kanata City Council adopted the capital works program for 1983 for the amount of ,854,800. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:1.
March 17, 1983
Beaverbrook IGA owners Dave McKeen and Bill Willis celebrated their first year of operation as new grocery retail operators in Kanata. Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:1.
March 17, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson announced that the City of Kanata had accepted a challenge from the City of Saskatoon to show that it was the “Fittest Community in Canada,” which would be demonstrated on May 18, 1983 during Participaction Day. Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:3.
March 17, 1983
Grade four Kanata resident Justin Haynes was selected for a part in the National Arts Centre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Kanata Standard, March 17, 1983:5.
March 18, 1983
The Kanata Teen Centre held a Dance-a-thon. Earl of March students Jay Khosla and Lynne Elliott, the winners of the marathon, danced for twelve hours. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:10.
March 24, 1983
A writ of wrongful dismissal was issued against the Kanata Hydro Commission on behalf of Don Farmer. He was dismissed on February 3, 1983. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:1.
March 24, 1983
Paul Niebergall spoke against the proposed anti-smoking by-law in a Standard column. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:3.
March 24, 1983
The Glen Cairn United Church put out a call for Kanata residents interested in non-profit housing. One area under consideration was the Church’s property on Abbeyhill Drive. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:18.
March 24, 1983
Lumonics Inc., located in the Kanata North Industrial Park, announced a net profit for 1982 of ,119,000. Kanata Standard, March 24, 1983:22.
March 29, 1983
Bradely Spriggs presented a petition signed by 285 residents to Kanata City Council opposing the plan by Tridel Corporation to build apartments on Young Road. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:1.
March 29, 1983
Three Salter Square residents attended a Kanata City Council meeting to complain about damage done to their homes as a result of vibrations caused by traffic on Teron Road. Council decided to wait for further study before making any decision on the issue. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:1,23.
March 29, 1983
Kanata City Council accepted in principle the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, based on a study by Rethink Inc. that began in 1980. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:1,23.
March 29, 1983
Carleton Board of Education Trustee Hal Hansen informed Kanata City Council that the Board was preceding with plans for an addition to Katimavik Elementary School. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:11.
March 30, 1983
Plans and preliminary cost estimates were outlined for the installation of services for the Belleview Heights development. The property was subdivided and sold in 1957 when it was part of the Goulbourn Township, but much development had been prevented due to “legal and procedural” problems. Kanata Standard, April 7, 1983:1.
March 31, 1983
The Kanata High-Technology Association was awarded a million grant under the federal National Training Act. Four Kanata firms belonged to the association at the time. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:1.
March 31, 1983
Des Adam wrote about the value of open Kanata City Council meetings in his weekly column. Adam stated that Council hoped to install a sound system “so that the public can better hear our illustrious debates.” Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:3.
March 31, 1983
Kanata Public Library was chosen as one of five libraries in the Eastern Ontario Region to host the ROM Traveling Exhibits. The Royal Ontario Museum began a 13-week display series at the Library. The display, Lock, Stock and Barrel, was a collection of antique weapons and accessories. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:5.
March 31, 1983
Carleton-Grenville MPP Norman Sterling and Carleton MPP Bob Mitchell announced the approval of an ,000 grant for Kanata under the Canada-Ontario Employment Development program. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:21.
March 31, 1983
John Bannioff, Manager of Inventory Systems, Mitel Corporation, was re-elected Vice President of Region VIII of the American Production and Inventory Control Society. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:21.
March 31, 1983
Reporting as Chairman of an ad-hoc committee on publications and communications, Trustee Hal Hansen stated that the Carleton Board of Education could be more open and have better public relations. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:23.
April 5, 1983
Kanata City Council passed a resolution supporting a City of Kitchener resolution requesting that the federal government consider amending the Income Tax Act to make municipal bonds tax-exempt for income tax purposes. Kanata Standard, April 7, 1983:1
April 6, 1983
The Annual Meeting of the Kanata Business Association was held. Len Potechin urged that the business community must become stronger and that they should work with the City to attract industry. Newly elected president Andy Robinson supported these comments and called on all members to become actively involved in the Association in 1983. Kanata Standard, March 31, 1983:4; Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:3
April 7, 1983
Mayor Marianne Wilkinson discussed installing services to the Belleview Heights area in her editorial. Kanata Standard, April 7, 1983:3.
April 7, 1983
Larry Morrow introduced the Parks and Recreation’s new weekly column in the Standard, to be titled PR from Parks and Recreation. Kanata Standard, April 7, 1983:5.
April 8, 1983
Kanata experienced a gas war for a few days. Prices for regular grade gasoline fell as low as 35.9 cents a litre at self-service stations. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:1.
April 10, 1983
Kadri Campbell was re-elected President of the Kanata Girls Hockey Association at its Annual Meeting. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:15.
April 11, 1983
The Carleton Board of Education decided to offer a modified summer French immersion program. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:1.
April 11, 1983
A quilt was unveiled at the Hazeldean Branch of the Kanata Public Library. It depicted past and present scenes from Kanata. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:4.
April 12, 1983
Kanata City Council decided not to provide extended service to the elderly and disabled, based on a study done by City staff. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:1.
April 13, 1983
Rural hunting boundaries were discussed in a meeting of the March Rural Association. There had been some concern about hunters trespassing on private property and firing too close to homes. However, it was agreed that the extension of the no-hunting zone was unnecessary. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:1.
April 14, 1983
The Carleton Board of Education announced that opening exercises were to be held in classes based on a book purchased from the Toronto Board of Education. The exercises consisted of the singing of “O Canada,” readings and prayers, and a moment of silent meditation. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:1.
April 14, 1983
A mass felling of trees occurred at the corner of Castlefrank Road and McCurdy Drive of Hazeldean Ridge to make way for a new Costain development of single family homes. According to City Director of Planning David Krajaefski, approval by the City, a requirement before any major trees were to be removed, was not sought by Costain. The City was alerted of the felling operations by a nearby resident. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:21.
April 18, 1983
Minster of Supply Services Jean-Jacques Blais attended Cardion/DGI, a Kanata high-tech firm, in a signing ceremony to formalize a .2 million contract with the federal government. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:1.
April 18, 1983
The proposed 1983 budget for the Carleton Board of Education was announced, which would leave Kanata with the highest public educational mill rate of all municipalities. Kanata Trustee Hal Hansen said that the proposed budget was unacceptable. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:6.
April 18. 1983
Kanata’s Wunderburger, on Hazeldean Road at Young Road, held the First Annual Wunderburger Eating Contest, planned as the final event for Earl of March Day. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:22.
April 19, 1983
It was reported that a concern of fraud led to a private investigation by the City solicitor and auditor. The concern was with regard to a grant application filed on February 2, 1983, showing that work had been done between December 13 and 31, 1982. However, UIC records did not correspond with City records. It was concluded that no criminal activity had occurred. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:1.
April 19, 1983
Trail bike riders were an issue at a Kanata City Council meeting, with particular reference to vacant land south of Kakulu Road. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:1,27.Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:
April 19, 1983
A record number of parents and students attended the March-Kanata Skating Club’s eleventh Annual Meeting. Several skaters were presented with badges. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:14.
April 20, 1983
Ontario Hydro held an information night regarding a proposed 500 kV transmission line running through the undeveloped part of Bridlewood. Very few Kanata residents attended the meeting. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:1.
April 21, 1983
The staff and students of Earl of March Secondary School presented Fiddler on the Roof. Greg Ramsay played the lead role of Tevye, the father, and the wife was played by Kathy Krebes. Wendy Dole called the performance “the most ambitious endeavor ever undertaken by the staff and students at Earl of March.” Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:14; Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:8; Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:4.
April 22, 1983
The Kanata Music Association and the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers presented The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Bill Webb. According to Leslie Jones, the KMA orchestra was very strong. Kanata Standard, April 14, 1983:18; Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:13.
April 23-30, 1983
The 5th Annual National Book Festival was held. Both Kanata libraries participated. Kanata Standard, April 21, 1983:9.
April 23, 1983
While firefighters were busy dealing with a fire, an emergency vehicle from the Kanata Fire Department, a 1982 Ford LTD, was stolen. It was later recovered in Ottawa. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:1.
April 25, 1983
Both the Carleton Board of Education and Kanata City Council rejected any direct action to alleviate the expected school-overcrowding problem caused by the resurgence of house building in Kanata. Trustee Hal Hansen unsuccessfully moved that the Board delay approvals for new housing developments until necessary provincial funding was provided. Similarly, Kanata City Council did not take any moves to restrict building. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:1,27.
April 25, 1983
Kanata City Council authorized the building of a 64-unit co-operative housing development along Castlefrank Road, adjacent to A.Y. Jackson Secondary School. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:1.
April 25, 1983
Kanata City Council decided to hold a public meeting on June 14 to hear reactions to the proposed construction of a golf course on the old Carp Road. Kanata Standard, April 28, 1983:27.
April 25, 1983
Students at the Earl of March began a week of Nuclear Threat Awareness Seminars. The seminars opened with a pro-disarmament presentation. Debates over testing the cruise missile in Canada occurred later in the week. A Soviet Embassy official attended on the last day of the seminars, which heightened the pro-nuclear/disarmament debate. Kanata Standard, May 12, 1983:35,43.
April 26, 1983
The Carleton Roman Catholic School Board passed a budget of .7 million, which meant that Kanata residents would pay 11.2 percent more in taxes in 1983. Kanata Standard, May 12, 1983:1,43.
April 28, 1983
Forty-six Kanata residents, members of the Kanata Senior Adults, began the trip season by travelling throughout Ontario. Kanata Standard, May 12, 1983:15.
