The City of Calgary news releases

19
October
2026
| 11:53 America/Denver

On Friday, October 16, City crews began repairs on a water main that supports the community of Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park. During the repairs, they experienced an unanticipated depressurization of the pipe and could not guarantee the …

15
October
2026
| 14:59 America/Denver

Calgary is one step closer to a stronger and more reliable water system as crews prepare to connect the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main into the existing water system, beginning November 4. While this work is underway, city-wide Stage 4 …

13
October
2026
| 09:20 America/Denver

Noise monitoring data shows measurable reduction in loud vehicle activity during targeted enforcement initiative

A data-driven approach to reducing excessive vehicle noise is delivering results on one of Calgary's busiest corridors. Noise …

09
October
2026
| 09:00 America/Denver

A Calgary initiative focused on creating safer and more welcoming public spaces has received province-wide recognition from the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI). 

The award recognizes a Crime Prevention …

08
October
2026
| 11:11 America/Denver

We're adjusting our hours of operation for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026

Things to do

Free ice skating on Thanksgiving Monday

Join us on Oct. 12 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. for free family skating at these …

07
October
2026
| 13:30 America/Denver

Calgarians have more room to practice, play, train and compete with the opening of Rocky Ridge Athletic Park, a major new addition to Calgary’s public recreation system.

The $26-million athletic park features two …

06
October
2026
| 11:00 America/Denver

Kean Hallissey, age 12, was named Junior Fire Chief in a ceremony today at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth made the announcement and presented Kean with a fire helmet and special certificate honouring his …

02
October
2026
| 15:00 America/Denver

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4-10, and this year the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) is urging all Calgarians to learn how to use and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely.  

Firefighters are seeing an increase …

01
October
2026
| 10:00 America/Denver

New recyclable packaging materials accepted in blue carts under Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility framework.

Starting October 1, Calgarians will be able to recycle more packaging materials through their blue …

30
September
2026
| 11:00 America/Denver

In support of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The City, the Indigenous Gathering Place Society (IGPS) and The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland have confirmed that the future Indigenous Gathering Place will have a permanent …

29
September
2026
| 11:00 America/Denver

We're adjusting our hours of operation for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Things to do

Orange Shirt Day Ceremony

Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors …