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The HAT @ NINTH brings creativity and culture home with 108 new downtown homes Reimagined and now welcoming residents, The HAT @ NINTH conversion project has successfully transformed an underutilized office building into a vibrant community with 108 new rental suites in the heart of Calgary’s downtown.Located steps away from Glenbow, Werklund Centre and Olympic Plaza, at 205 9

The HAT @ NINTH brings creativity and culture home with 108 new downtown homes

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It’s time to get ready: Calgarians asked to start preparing before water restrictions begin on March 9 Calgary, AB – March 5, 2026 – The City of Calgary is asking residents and businesses to use the next few days to get ready before water restrictions begin on Monday, March 9.The Bearspaw South Feeder Main will be shut down beginning on Monday to complete critical reinforcement work, which is expecte

It’s time to get ready: Calgarians asked to start preparing before water restrictions begin on March 9

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Devonian Gardens, the forever home for wood carvings created by beloved Calgarian Tom Ward For over 40 years, more than 30 wood carvings created by local craftsperson, Tom Ward, have been on display at Devonian Gardens. They are hard to miss when you visit the park, with their striking, watchful faces carved into knots nestled among the lush foliage of this unique indoor green space.They

Devonian Gardens, the forever home for wood carvings created by beloved Calgarian Tom Ward

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Political participant disclosures for 2025 The deadline to file political participant (i.e., candidate, local political party and third party advertiser) disclosures to Elections Calgary for 2025 has passed.At the March 2, 2026 (4:30 p.m.) deadline:·       132 of 154 candidates for mayor, councillor and school board trustee (including withdr

Political participant disclosures for 2025

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Water restrictions start Monday, March 9 CALGARY - With one week to go until the start of water restrictions, The City of Calgary is asking Calgarians to get ready and help spread the word.  On Monday, March 9, the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) will be shut down to allow for planned reinforcement repairs to support the stability of the

Water restrictions start Monday, March 9

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Calgary celebrates Community Association Awareness Month and Federation’s 65th anniversary This March, the Federation of Calgary Communities alongside The City officially kick off Community Association Awareness Month (CAAM) as proclaimed by Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Dating back to the first Community Association Awareness Week in 1962, CAAM continues to celebrate the 160 community association

Calgary celebrates Community Association Awareness Month and Federation’s 65th anniversary

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Green Line moving forward – Calgary Conversations podcast CALGARY – In this instalment of Calgary Conversations, we look at the status of Green Line and what the future of the megaproject may hold in store.Green Line Director Wendy Tynan joins the podcast to break down where construction of the much-anticipated line is at and the mammoth undertaking to del

Green Line moving forward – Calgary Conversations podcast

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The City of Calgary completes Ogden Legion demolition The City of Calgary has completed demolition of the former Ogden Legion building, marking a major milestone in addressing long‑standing safety concerns tied to this property.Various agencies worked together to support the safe execution of the demolition. “This was a massive undertaking and a coordi

The City of Calgary completes Ogden Legion demolition

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City of Calgary introduces interim measures to limit underground disturbance near Bearspaw South Feeder Main While work continues to strengthen Calgary’s water system, The City of Calgary is implementing temporary measures to limit underground construction activity near the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (Feeder Main) and the new parallel pipe replacement to minimize disturbances until the project is completed

City of Calgary introduces interim measures to limit underground disturbance near Bearspaw South Feeder Main

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City of Calgary launches Backyard Suite Incentive Program Calgary continues to meet the city’s evolving housing needs by launching a new Backyard Suite Incentive Program starting Monday, March 2, 2026.The program makes it easier for Calgarians to build a backyard suite by providing support of:·       Up to $15,000 to support general construction costs.·   

City of Calgary launches Backyard Suite Incentive Program

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Calgary youth recognized with 2026 Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grants CALGARY — Three youth-led projects that are helping protect and improve Calgary’s environment have been awarded the 2026 Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grants. The recipients will be celebrated today at a virtual award ceremony with students, teachers, families and partners in attendance.The Jack L

Calgary youth recognized with 2026 Jack Leslie Youth Environmental Grants

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Now open! Dobré Café at Westbrook Station Westbrook CTrain Station is now home to a new café for customers and the community to enjoy. Dobré Café is located at the southeast corner of the Westbrook CTrain station building, serving espresso drinks, coffee, tea, and smoothies, along with an assortment of pastries and sandwiches.In 2024, as pa

Now open! Dobré Café at Westbrook Station

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City of Calgary proceeding with planned reinforcements to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main The City of Calgary is moving forward with planned reinforcement repairs to support the stability of the current Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM). This work will target up to nine segments of the existing pipe to support operations and stability. Due to the critical condition of the BSFM and its im

City of Calgary proceeding with planned reinforcements to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main

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New technology counting CTrain riders will improve service and value for Calgarians Calgary Transit has modernized the way it counts riders with automated passenger counting (APC) technology on CTrains. Calgary Transit will be in a better position to make data-driven decisions when planning our service for customers. It also means better value from investments Council and The City

New technology counting CTrain riders will improve service and value for Calgarians

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City awards $29.3 million to create 566 non-market homes through Housing Capital Initiative Today, The City of Calgary announced approximately 566 new non-market homes for Calgarians will be created through the award of the second and final round of the Housing Capital Initiative (HCI).  The $29.3 million in funding has been awarded to six non-profit applicants whose eight non-market housi

City awards $29.3 million to create 566 non-market homes through Housing Capital Initiative

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Reviewing the Free Fare Zone Between Feb. 16 and March 8, 2026, Calgary Transit will be conducting a customer survey regarding the Free Fare Zone. It’s part of a fare review for the CTrain network that runs downtown along 7 Avenue, between Downtown West/Kerby and City Hall/ Bow Valley College stations.“We know that Calgary has

Reviewing the Free Fare Zone

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City services: Family Day 2026 Things to doFree ice skating on Family DayJoin us on Feb. 16 from 1-2:15 p.m. and 2:30-3:45 p.m. for free family skating at these locations:Ernie Starr Arena (4808 14 Ave. S.E.)Frank McCool Arena (1900 Lake Bonavista Dr. S.E.)Murray Copot Arena (6727 Centre St. N.W.)View our arena rules for public s

City services: Family Day 2026

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Calgarians invited to shape the future Green Line LRT Downtown Segment Calgarians are invited to help shape the future of the Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) as The City explores an elevated route through the Beltline and downtown. It will influence how people move, connect and experience the core for decades. Calgarians can learn about the concept and share feedba

Calgarians invited to shape the future Green Line LRT Downtown Segment

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City announces 128 new affordable homes through new non-market conversion program Today, The City of Calgary announced 128 new non-market homes for Calgarians delivered through the inaugural Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Grant. The new initiative is aimed at transforming underused downtown office space into much-needed non-market housing. Funded through the federal Housin

City announces 128 new affordable homes through new non-market conversion program

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City of Calgary shares rapid construction approach for the next stage of Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement The City of Calgary has confirmed the construction method for Stage B of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Improvements Project, marking an important milestone in the replacement of one of the city’s most critical water infrastructure assets. Stage B, which spans from 73 Street N.W. to 87 Street N.W.,

City of Calgary shares rapid construction approach for the next stage of Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement

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2025 marks another record year for housing delivery in Calgary Calgary continued to lead the country in housing delivery in 2025, setting new records across the development and construction pipeline as The City of Calgary worked to meet population growth and improve housing supply, choice, and affordability for Calgarians.  In 2025, nearly 28,000 total homes we

2025 marks another record year for housing delivery in Calgary

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Calgary Awards Nominations closing Feb. 1 Time is running out to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations who make Calgary a better place to live. Nominations for the 2026 Calgary Awards close on Sunday, Feb. 1.The Calgary Awards celebrate exceptional Calgarians whose leadership, service, innovation and dedication strengthen our c

Calgary Awards Nominations closing Feb. 1

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City of Calgary opens fifth transit public safety district office in northwest The City of Calgary has reached a new milestone in its Public Transit Safety Strategy with opening a new district office in the northwest bringing our total counts of offices to five city-wide.The new district office strengthens The City’s decentralized deployment model by placing Transit Peace Offi

City of Calgary opens fifth transit public safety district office in northwest

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The City of Calgary urgently accelerates Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement The City is implementing a revised plan that urgently expedites construction of a replacement for the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) due to the critical condition of the current pipe and its importance in Calgary’s drinking water system.The project will add a parallel steel pipe of the same size

The City of Calgary urgently accelerates Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement

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The Calgary Fire Department opens registration for their 3rd Indigenous Firefighting Camp The Calgary Fire Department (CFD), in partnership with The City of Calgary’s Indigenous Relations Office, is hosting its third Indigenous Firefighting Camp from May 1-3, 2026. This camp is aimed at providing a unique opportunity for Indigenous individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career in

The Calgary Fire Department opens registration for their 3rd Indigenous Firefighting Camp

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She Governs inspires future political leaders for seventh year Applications are now open for She Governs, an annual civic leadership program presented by The City of Calgary in partnership with Equal Voice Calgary. Now in its seventh year, the program invites young women and gender-diverse youth in Grades 9 to 12 to explore municipal politics and public service

She Governs inspires future political leaders for seventh year

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Update Jan. 16: Major water main break This morning, the final pump at the Bearspaw Water Treatment Plant was activated, increasing flow through the feeder main. The system remains stable based on ongoing monitoring. All water restrictions are now lifted, effective immediately.The City expects to deactivate the Municipal Emergency Plan a

Update Jan. 16: Major water main break

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Update Jan. 15: Major water main break CALGARY – The City is one step closer to returning the Bearspaw Feeder Main to service after another pump was turned on this morning.  The final pump is scheduled to be activated on Friday morning if the pipe continues to remain stable. It takes about 24 hours to stabilize the system before advancin

Update Jan. 15: Major water main break

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2026 property assessment notices have been sent; Customer Review Period runs until March 23 The City of Calgary has sent out more than 600,000 annual 2026 property assessment notices and opened the Customer Review Period, which runs until March 23, 2026.  A property’s 2026 Assessment Notice is an estimate of a property's market value on July 1, 2025. If the property characteristics and con

2026 property assessment notices have been sent; Customer Review Period runs until March 23

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Update Jan. 14: Major water main break CALGARY – The City has reached a significant milestone in fixing the Bearspaw Feeder Main as we edge closer to lifting water restrictions.  With results showing the water is safe to drink, The City began returning the pipe to service last night. Earlier this morning we started the process of repress

Update Jan. 14: Major water main break

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