Happy Thanksgiving, Calgary! 🍂 Some City services have adjusted hours this long weekend. Check updates for landfills, Calgary Transit, road construction, Calgary Parking, recreation facilities and golf courses, including weather-related closures. Learn more: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-service...

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We're adjusting our hours of operation for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026Things to doFree ice skating on Thanksgiving MondayJoin us on Oct. 12 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. for ...

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Where your kid rides matters just as much as knowing how to ride. 🛴🚲 A curb or a bump can bring down a young rider and cause an injury for them or someone else. Plan the route, keep a safe pace and make sure to wear helmet every time. 🔗 calgary.ca/ridesafe

⚡ Charge into fire safety this Fire Prevention Week. Dead batteries don't belong in your blue, black or green carts. If it lights up, makes noise or connects to Wi-Fi, it likely contains a battery and should never go in your blue, black or green cart. Learn more: calgary.ca/battery

We want to hear your thoughts on proposed upgrades to the community park at 845 Marlborough Way N.E. 🌳 Take the survey at engage.calgary.ca/MarlboroughCommunityPark before it closes on Oct. 12.

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Improving access to quality recreation opportunities and helping reduce barriers to participation in a diverse, underserved area.

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🚍 We’re studying a new Bus Rapid Transit route along 162 Ave. S.W., and your input can help shape it! The route could connect to the Red Line and 52 St. BRT, making transit trips faster and more reliable. Have your say by October 16: engage.calgary.ca/162AveSetonB...

Fall arrived in Calgary, and the projects continued. Here's some of what took place in Calgary in September. Read about these projects and more at newsroom.calgary.ca

Reminder: There’s still time to have your say on the early design concept for 19 St. N.W. & 20 Ave. North Mobility Improvements. 🗨️ Share your feedback by Oct. 8 and help shape future connections in your community: engage.calgary.ca/19st20avemobility #yycwalk #yycbike #yyctransit #yyctraffic

We know that there are certain items that you have been dreaming about being able to recycle… now you can. Newly accepted items include: ✅ Flexible plastic bags and wrappers ✅ Foam packaging ✅ Food and body aerosols ✅ Tubes Learn more at www.calgary.ca/waste/reside...

💧 Upgrading your bathroom? Get up to $150 back on eligible WaterSense-labelled toilets, bathroom sink faucets and showerheads. Funding is limited. Learn more: calgary.ca/HWSRP

What stories lie behind one of Calgary's fastest-evolving downtown neighbourhoods? Hear from residents, business owners, students and community builders who are experiencing the neighbourhood's next chapter firsthand. ▶️ exploredowntownyyc.com/in-the-news/rediscovering-the-downtown-west-end/

🎇We’ve updated the rules about fireworks to prevent fire and injuries and make communities safer. 👍How can you use fireworks safely? • Hire a certified fireworks operator. • Apply for a fireworks permit at calgary.ca/fireworks.

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Fireworks, pyrotechnics and open flames permits in Calgary.

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You can now recycle more in your blue cart! More packaging can now go in your blue cart, including flexible plastic bags and wrappers, foam packaging, aerosols, and tubes. Remember: recycle them empty, clean and loose (unbagged). Learn more at www.calgary.ca/waste/reside...

We’re developing Calgary’s next four-year budget. Learn how input from Calgarains, Council’s Priorities and City planning help shape the process. Visit calgary.ca/our-finances/2027-budget.html?cid=social-bluesky-budget27-30-2026-3b-oct1-ak to learn more.

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We're adjusting our hours of operation to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30. For more information and ways to get involved visit: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-service...

🚍 We're planning better transit connections across north Calgary and want your input! There’s still time to view the proposals and provide your feedback on the proposed 144 Avenue North Bus Rapid transit East Leg project. Engagement closes October 2: engage.calgary.ca/144AveBRTfps...

🚍 Help shape the future of transit for Southwest Calgary! We’re studying a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route along 162 Ave. S.W. with potential connections to the Red Line & 52 St. BRT. Tell us your travel needs, priorities and ideas by October 16: engage.calgary.ca/162AveSetonB...

We have some pretty big news. Starting October 1, you can recycle chip bags in your blue cart. And that’s not all. Foam packaging, tubes and aerosol containers are joining the list too. Learn more about these changes at calgary.ca/recyclemore Same cart. More stuff.

Wear orange and join us on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day to commemorate residential school victims, honour Survivors, & commit to acting on Truth & Reconciliation. 📆 Wed, September 30 🕓 9 - 10:30 a.m. 📍The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave SE)

One fall. One mistake. That's all it takes. Your kid already wears a helmet when riding a bike...so, why not when riding a scooter? Concussions are a serious risk when riding e-scooters and other battery-powered rides. Wear a helmet for every ride, no exception. Learn more at calgary.ca/ridesafe

Same cart. More stuff. Starting Oct. 1, more packaging can go in your blue cart, including flexible plastic bags and wrappers, foam packaging, aerosols, and tubes. Remember: recycle them empty, clean and loose. Learn more at www.calgary.ca/waste/reside...

Bearspaw South Feeder Main Update The project remains on track, with 80% of the new steel feeder main now installed across Stages A and B. ✅ Stage A pipe installation complete ✅ Over 1.6 km installed in Stage B ✅ 7 of 13 blocks complete in Bowness

Have ideas for improving the Macleod Trail and Heritage Drive S.W. intersection? Join us today to help shape the future of Macleod Trail and Heritage Drive S.W

"Arts and culture mean highlighting Indigenous voices and representation and normalizing a lot of that, especially in the city of Calgary." - Kristy North Peigan

🎇 Calgary is strengthening fireworks enforcement to improve public safety. Starting today, Sept. 22, 2026, fines for selling fireworks will increase to $3,000 and setting off fireworks without a permit will increase to $1,000.

📣Calling Calgary non-profits and community-based organizations! Are you looking to strengthen your organization’s impact? The 2026 Safer Together Capacity Building Fund is now open, eligible non-profit organizations can get a funding for one-time projects that support:

📚 Calgary is home to incredible storytellers. If you've published a book this year, it could be eligible for the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize. The award recognizes outstanding literary achievements by local authors.

🚍 West Bow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Feasibility Study We’re looking at ways to improve east-west transit service for communities between the West City limit and downtown, including areas south of Crowchild Trail, around 16 Avenue North, and along the Bow River.

Same cart. More stuff. Starting Oct. 1, more packaging can go in your blue cart, including flexible plastic bags and wrappers, foam packaging, aerosols, and tubes. Remember: recycle them empty, clean and loose. Learn more at www.calgary.ca/waste/reside...

Have ideas for improving the Macleod Trail and Heritage Drive S.W. intersection?

We’re upgrading the soccer field at 845 Marlborough Way N.E. and want your input on other potential amenities like pathways, seating, shade and gathering spaces.🌳 Tell us what improvements would make the biggest difference for you at engage.calgary.ca/MarlboroughCommunityPark

845 Marlborough Way Community Park

Improving access to quality recreation opportunities and helping reduce barriers to participation in a diverse, underserved area.

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