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Calgary set to ring in the New Year with downtown celebration

Calgarians looking for a way to ring in the new year can head downtown New Year’s Eve as the city prepares to welcome 2026 with music, skating and a midnight fireworks show. New Year’s Eve at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park will begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will feature live...

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Calgarians urged to stay safe and off storm ponds this winter

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....

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The City of Calgary and MaxWell Realty announce new naming sponsorship for Calgary Soccer Centre

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...

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Council approves 2026 Budget focused on affordability and priorities

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...

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Calgary Conversations: Trash talking through the Season of Giving!

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,...

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Calgary Transit snow detours in effect city-wide starting Monday morning

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...

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Rogers Charity Classic tees off giving season with record-setting charity donation

The Rogers Charity Classic has kicked off giving season by raising a record-setting $26 million this summer for local charities, including Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. The annual summer golf tournament brought together professional golfers, community leaders, and volunteers in support of youth-focused initiatives. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $164 million,...

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Calgary police charge teen in case linked to overdose deaths

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with multiple drug-related offences following a five-month investigation into two fatal overdoses that occurred on the Tsuut’ina Nation earlier this year. Calgary police say the overdoses happened in June 2025, and officers launched an investigation that eventually identified a youth suspected of trafficking cocaine. According to police, the teen...

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Hit-and-run crash leaves one hurt in NE Calgary

Calgary police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one person hurt on Thursday afternoon in the city’s northeast. The collision happened around 2:45 p.m. near 42 Street and 108 Avenue NE. Police say a vehicle fled the scene after hitting someone who sustained injuries. Investigators are actively searching for the vehicle involved. Officers remain...