News Releases

Southeast 7 Street S.E. will be closed between 9 Avenue S.E. and Macdonald Avenue on Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge maintenance.   MacDonald Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 8 Street S.E. and...

The Calgary Public Library is launching its publication, The Calgary Public Library: Inspiring Life Stories Since 1912, by award-winning author and local historian, Brian Brennan, to commemorate a century (1912 – 2012) of public library...

The City’s Public Art Collection will soon grow to include two more internationally recognized artists thanks to the latest commissions made by The City’s Public Art Program and the department of Transportation.   The artist team...

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man who may have information on a commercial break-in that occurred last December.   Sometime between Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, a culprit gained entry to...

The countdown has begun to the Canadian Track & Field Trials, June 27 – 30, 2012 at Foothills Athletic Park. Calgary athletes Jessica Zelinka, Alister McQueen and Sam Effah, offered a glimpse earlier today of what it takes to prepare for...

Dedicated Grade 12 students from all across Alberta will get a first hand look at policing during the annual Student Police Academy on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Heritage Park.   Students will experience real-life scenarios dealing with...

How many dogs do you think an individual should be allowed to have off-leash in one of the city’s designated park areas?   Animal & Bylaw Services is currently reviewing the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw and is seeking input from...

Calgary has long been a city that places a heavy emphasis on the revitalization and preservation of its heritage buildings. The ongoing restoration of Inglewood’s National Hotel and the East End Livery Barn –a structure that seemed...

Southeast There will be left lane closures on Anderson Road and Acadia Drive S.E. in all directions from Tuesday, May 15 until Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The speed limit will be reduced to 60 km/h during this time.   The...

The estimated construction value of building permit applications in The City of Calgary for the month of April 2012 is $608 million, which is up 75 percent compared to April 2011 ($347 million) and brings the year-to-date total to $1.609...