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As temperatures fluctuate and winter activities begin, The City of Calgary is reminding Calgarians that rivers, the Glenmore Reservoir, waterways and storm ponds are not safe to be on.  There are more than 350 storm ponds located across the city that help reduce flooding and clean storm water before it goes back to our rivers....

The City of Calgary is proud to announce a new 10-year naming sponsorship agreement with MaxWell Realty that will officially rename the Calgary Soccer Centre to the MaxWell Soccer Centre. This exciting announcement reflects a shared commitment to active living, community connection and long-term investment in one of Calgary’s most vibrant recreation hubs.   This sponsorship will directly support the day-to-day operations and investments that will contribute...

Council has approved Calgary’s 2026 Budget after hearing from Calgarians about the importance of affordability and essential services. In response, Council reduced the proposed property tax increase while making strategic investments in Public Safety, Transit, Infrastructure and Housing to meet the needs of a growing city. The budget reflects Calgarians’ priorities and builds on the previously endorsed four-year plan.  “Council has come together as a team to adopt a...

CALGARY – Reduce, reuse, recycle and rejoice!  Entering the Christmas, Black Friday and holiday seasons, the latest episode of the Calgary Conversations podcast looks at ways to reduce waste during this time of giving and even offers up some gift-giving advice.   As Calgarians celebrate, the amount of waste hitting City landfills and recycling and composting facilities will go up by 25%.  “We’re already starting to see a lot more shipping waste,...

With heavy snowfall forecasted across Calgary overnight and into Monday, all Calgary Transit snow detours will be in effect for the morning commute, to keep service moving safely and reliably. The snow detours will be in place for the first trips of the day on Monday, Nov. 24. Activating them city-wide at the same time...

CALGARY – KPMG is conducting an independent review of The City of Calgary’s public engagement. This review was initiated in response to a City Council Notice of Motion (Notice of Motion EC2024-1130 Strengthening Transparency: Improving Engagement with Calgarians) in October of 2024.  As part of the independent review, KPMG is hosting community sessions in each...

With the sun cranking up the heat, Calgarians are encouraged to stay cool, stay safe and make every drop count. Don’t forget to sip water often, take shady breaks and cool off at one of Calgary’s many spray parks. Hot days also mean higher outdoor water use, particularly from lawn and yard watering, which can...

                              The Calgary Stampede is kicking off 10 days of fun, starting with the 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 4. Parade spectators are encouraged to walk, bike or use Calgary Transit to get into the downtown core. There will be a number of...

The City of Calgary officially opened the newly redesigned Eau Claire Plaza today, unveiling a vibrant, all-season public space for community gatherings, festivals, and everyday connections. The plaza is a key part of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy and was made possible in part through funding from the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program. The reopening marks...

The City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride into the drinking water system today, joining other Alberta municipalities including Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer that already fluoridate their water. To protect public health, The City will be adding fluoride to achieve the 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L) as recommended by Health Canada to enhance oral health. The...