Residents upset by removal of poplar trees for west ring road

The planned removal of poplar trees to make way for the west portion of the Calgary ring road is proving to be rather unpopular among area residents. Residents in Valley Ridge say they believe the province did not adequately consult them about removing the trees, some of which stand 15 metres tall. “I bought in this area 18 years ago, because of these trees,” said resident Tracy D’Amour.  “When you come into Calgary, and see these trees, you know you live in Valley R