Calgary City Council has approved amendments to the Transit Bylaw 4M81 that will equip transit peace officers with additional tools to manage unsafe behaviours on the transit system. The bylaw amendments, aimed at making transit safer for both riders, operators and staff are now in effect. Changes to the Transit Bylaw include the introduction of:–...
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Mission Bridge Full Closure to Motorists Begins November 1, 2024
Beginning on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, after evening peak traffic hours, Mission Bridge will be fully closed to vehicle traffic for about six months. This closure will allow crews to complete necessary rehabilitation work on the vehicle traffic lanes. This closure includes some sidewalk width reductions but pedestrians, wheelers and cyclists will still be able...
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City of Calgary recognizes young Calgarians at the 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony
CALGARY – Today, the City recognized ten young Calgarians at the 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony. The awards honour young Calgarians who demonstrated incredible bravery and quick thinking during an emergency. Each young hero was nominated by the Calgary 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Officer (ECO) who answered their call. “We are thrilled to celebrate these young...
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Calgarians’ priorities reflected in fall research results
CALGARY – While most Calgarians agree they enjoy a good quality of life, a growing number feel the quality of life in Calgary has decreased over the past two years, according to The City’s 2024 Fall Research Results. “Calgarians have shared with us what matters most to them about their city and their concerns,” says Chief...
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By-election to be held for Calgary Catholic School District Trustees in Wards 4 and 7, and Wards 11 and 12
The Board of Trustees of the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) has set Friday, January 31, 2025 as the date of a by-election to fill two vacant trustee seats. With each trustee representing two City wards, the vacant seats are in Wards 4 and 7, and Wards 11 and 12. Candidate nominations are now open...
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The City of Calgary launches Wave Tech Centre to accelerate digital transformation of City services
CALGARY –The City of Calgary has officially launched the Council-approved Wave Tech Centre, with funding contributions from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems program. “Congratulations to The City of Calgary on the grand opening of Wave Tech Centre. Technological innovation presents a major opportunity for cities across Canada – and that...
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The sixth annual Calgary Climate Symposium highlights ways our city can build a resilient, more equitable future
The City of Calgary is hosting the sixth annual Calgary Climate Symposium to continue the conversation on climate change and collective actions that can be taken to create a resilient, low carbon and more climate-equitable future. Calgarians, community leaders, climate experts and City staff will gather in-person and virtually for a series of unique and...
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Construction update: Bearspaw South Feeder Main phase three repairs begin
The City of Calgary is preparing to begin phase three of repairs to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, with pre-work scheduled to begin today, Oct. 16. Construction is expected to continue until late November. These repairs are much smaller in scope and will not require city-wide water restrictions because these sections can be isolated while...