Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
@natefor8.bsky.social
Calgary City Council Ward 8 Councillor Future Focused | Independent Let’s build a better Calgary, together!
I am heartbroken by today's devastating news. On behalf of the people of Calgary, I extend my deepest condolences to Parker's family, friends, loved ones, classmates, and everyone whose lives were touched by this unimaginable loss.
🚨🚧 Construction is anticipated to begin soon! The phasing plan and impacts will be shared on the project page, where you can also sign up for their newsletter to receive regular updates: 🔗 calgary.ca/26ave #calgary #yyc /1
🔎 UPDATE #5 - MISSING CHILD - PARKER 🔍 We continue to ask for the public's help in locating Parker, 11 & are providing an update on the extensive search & investigative efforts underway to find him.
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The City is planning the future of Killarney Park by building new and improved spaces where everyone in the community can play, socialize, relax, and gather. Public engagement runs from July 13 – August 3, in person or online at 🔗 engage.calgary.ca/KillarneyPark #calgary #yyc /1
🤠 First Stampede as Councillor: complete. Here's the last of the community events. Until next year🎉 #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede /1
Wrapped up the community association Stampede breakfasts with Shaganappi and Sunalta! Thanks to the amazing volunteers who make these events possible. 🤠🎉 #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede
A lovely Stampede morning at cSPACE’s Pancake Palooza 🥞🎶 Between the live music, sunny skies, and great conversations with community members, it was a wonderful way to kick off the day. Thanks to everyone who made this happen 🤠 #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede
The Elbow Park Residents Association knows how to do Stampede right! 🥞🤠 Great food, great company, and a great chance to connect with neighbours. Thanks for having us out - we had a blast! #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede
🚧 Have your say on Glenmore Trail improvements between Richard Rd and 14 St SW. The City is studying ways to improve safety, traffic flow, and pathway connections along this key corridor. 🗓️ Complete the survey by July 6: engage.calgary.ca/glenmorestudy #yyc #calgary
Today was packed with Stampede events in Ward 8 🤠🥞 We kicked things off at the Calgary Japanese CA with MLA @janeteremenko.bsky.social. #yyc #calgary #stampede /1
Thanks to everyone who came to the Stampede Parade. It was my first time being part of it and loved seeing the energy of the crowd 🤠 #yyc #calgary #calgarystampede
Happy Canada Day! I started my day at the No. 1 Legion, always a highlight and a pleasure. Afterwards, my family and I joined 1000s of Calgarians at Prince's Island for Calgary's biggest Canada Day party. All while traveling in style via CTrain. Great to see Calgary showing the ♥️ for 🇨🇦 #canada
Happy Birthday, Canada!🍁 Bring your friends and family to downtown today to join the celebrations. Festivities kick off at 11am!
Tomorrow is Canada Day and there are lots of events downtown to check out! This year’s free and family-friendly celebration features an Indigenous spotlight and powwow, live music and will end with a fireworks show above Stampede Park.
RIVER UPDATES - Bow and Elbow rivers have elevated river flows continuing through Canada Day. Key facts: ▪️Provincial Flood Warning - Elbow upstream of Calgary ▪️High streamflow advisories - Bow and Elbow in Calgary ▪️Pathway closures in low-lying areas near rivers and creeks #yyc #yyccc #calgary 1/
Yesterday, my team and I attended the Mount Royal Community Association Stampede BBQ. There was great food, and great company. Thank you for inviting us!
🚨 Westbrook Station Masterplan: Virtual presentation tonight at 7pm. 🚨 Registration required. Register here: www.westbrookstation.ca
Westbrook Station
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If you’ve ever asked “what’s up with that vacant land at Westbrook CTrain Station?” then we’ve got some exciting news. A new era for this site is on the horizon and now is your chance to tell us what you want to see. Visit westbrookstation.ca or email us at ward8@calgary.ca. /1
Join us tomorrow for the Pumphouse Park Opening 🎉 📅 June 25, 11 AM–1 PM 📍 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW
🎉We've upgraded Pumphouse Park - join us to celebrate the reopening! Free event with a short ceremony, entertainment, food & family fun! 📅 June 25, 11 AM–1 PM 📍 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW www.calgary.ca/planning/pro...
#CTRiders, four times each year we take a look at our routes and service, and make changes to ensure we’re providing the right service at the right time. Our summer service changes began on Monday, June 22. For details visit https://ow.ly/o1om50Z9woQ
“It was a fight to get the public washroom attendant program to be saved downtown, where people are having to clean up human waste every day, and now we are bending over backwards to provide more washrooms for this.. youtu.be/XG9PUKRwCRs #yyc #calgary #stampede /1
Ward 8 Councillor Schmidt - Noise Bylaws and Stampede
YouTube video by Nathaniel Schmidt for Ward 8
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Great connecting with @gregmcleanyyc.bsky.social today. It was encouraging to align on shared priorities and hear that we're receiving similar feedback from constituents. I appreciate his pragmatic approach to community building and look forward to more collaboration. #calgary #yyc #calgarycentre