City of Calgary

🧹Ready for a Clutter Cleanse Challenge? Join Curbside Treasure Hunt on September 6–7, 2025!
✔️Label them “Free”
✔️Place them by the curb
✔️Let your neighbours find new treasures
It’s a fun, easy way to declutter & connect with your community.

✨How to take part: www.calgary.ca/waste/reside...

🚍 We're planning the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route along the 52 St East corridor, and we’d love to hear what you think.

👋Drop by one of our August events, or
💬provide feedback online until August 29.

Details: engage.calgary.ca/52BRT?cid=or...

Your Voice. Your City. Help make decisions that matter.

We’re looking for Calgarians to serve on 24 different Boards, Commissions and Committees.

✅ Explore the positions
✅ Review the requirements
📅 Apply by Sept. 4

Learn more at www.calgary.ca/council/meet...

There is still a whole month remaining to enjoy our FREE summer outdoor activities – taking place across the city and with something for everyone.

Find some fun at www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-pr...

Be YardSmart

Yard tip: Raise your mower blade! 🌾
Cutting grass at 3” or higher shades soil and helps reduce watering.
Keep your yard water-wise and healthy.
Visit www.calgary.ca/water/progra... for more tips.

City Services: Heritage Day 2025 Things to doTee up at City golf coursesGet into the swing of things at City driving ranges or tee it up at one of our seven municipal golf courses at five locations throughout the city. Visit calgary....

We’re adjusting our hours of operation for some City services for Heritage Day. For information on golf courses, farm stands, Calgary Transit, Calgary Parking, road closures, landfill & Eco Centre hours, and recreation facility hours & closures, see: newsroom.calgary.ca/city-service...

In partnership with United Way of Calgary and Area and Technology Helps Foundation we are expanding the Affordable Hardware Access Program (AHA) into a broader community digital device reuse initiative.

➡️ ️newsroom.calgary.ca/improving-digital-equity-affordable-hardware-access-program-expands

Don’t forget to register through Voterlink before August 1, 2025 to ensure your name is on the permanent electors register for Calgary’s 2025 General Election and that you have an efficient voting experience.

To learn more and to register, visit voterlink.ab.ca.

What keeps Calgary moving behind the scenes? 🚦🚗💨

Our Traffic Management Centre (TMC) is always working to help keep you moving safely and smoothly on Calgary’s roads.

Visit calgary.ca/planyourtrip to learn more about how we keep Calgarians moving and plan your next trip!

Don’t miss your chance to sweat it out at Lot 6 this summer! 🧘

💪 All fitness levels welcome (Ages 13+)
👟 Bring a mat, water & sun protection
📍 Lot 6 (311 8 Street S.W.)
📅 Select Fridays to Sundays through Aug. 29.

👉 More info: calgary.ca/planning/downtown-strategy/programs-activities

Summer’s heating up & so are farm stands! ☀️🌽

Cool off with the freshest fruits & veggies around 🍓🥒

🌱 Support local
👩‍🌾 Meet your growers
🍉 Taste the season

Catch the sunshine & the good stuff: www.calgary.ca/environment/...

Finishing your home improvement project just got easier with Remote Video Inspections (RVI), letting you wrap up your project from home.

🔧 Available for homeowners and contractors
📱 Book online
🔒 Secure, reliable, and just as thorough as in-person

Request your RVI at calgary.ca/video-inspections

Planning your route? We have “Waze” for that! 📱🚗

Our ongoing partnership with Waze helps us act on real-time traffic updates so we can keep you up to-date and moving!

To learn more ⤵️
📲 calgary.ca/planyourtrip

📍 Summer Starts Here!

Downtown is where the energy lives. With over 200 festivals and events lighting up our streets, there's always something to celebrate.

✨ #ExploreDowntownYYC at calgary.ca/SummerFestivals.

📷: Neil Zeller

🏘️ Let’s be good neighbours, Calgary!

Illegal dumping including furniture, appliances and garbage hurt our community.

Here’s how we can all help:
♻️ Use City landfills
📦 Book a large item pickup
🧹 Join a community cleanup

📲 Spot illegal dumping? Report it via 311

🔗 Calgary.ca/dumping

REMINDER⏰

Starting TODAY, Calgary Transit customers using the My Fare or Transit app to buy a Single Ride Ticket or Day Pass will be required to validate their ticket, by scanning it at the mobile ticket validators on CTrain platforms or buses.

Visit www.calgarytransit.com/news/changes....

Hi Christie, no, single ride tickets will still expire after seven days. This validation step is intended to encourage customers to use their mobile tickets and passes properly.

Starting July 16, Calgary Transit customers using the My Fare or Transit app to buy a Single Ride Ticket or Day Pass will be required to validate their ticket, by scanning it at the mobile ticket validators on CTrain platforms or buses.

Visit www.calgarytransit.com/news/changes... for details.

🏀 We’re hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and community celebration in partnership with Calgary Surge!

The Details:
📅 Sunday, July 20
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📌 Peace Park (311 8 St S.W.)
🎉 Open to all ages & free to attend!

Learn more and register at calgarysurge.ca/surge-city-hoops.

Why we partnered with Waze? Waze gives you real-time road updates, City-synced detours and a community that helps you get around faster!

🚗 🚧 Travel Poll! 🚧🚗

🗺️ What navigation app do you use most to get around Calgary? Tell us in the comments:

▫️ Waze
▫️ Google Maps
▫️ Apple Maps
▫️ I don’t use one

We have Waze to help you plan your trip ⤵️
📲 calgary.ca/PlanYourTrip

Work downtown? Lucky you - you’re right at the heart of the Stampede action! 🤠

Whether you’re squeezing in some fun between meetings or stepping out to soak up the sun, here’s how to turn your lunch hour into a mini Stampede adventure ⬇️

Visit calgary.ca/Stampede for your full Stampede itinerary!

Have you heard of our hidden gems at Animal Services? 🐶🔎💎🐈
These are the wonderful cats and dogs who have been with us for a little longer than most and we think it’s time they got their moment to shine and for a reduced adoption fee!

Visit calgary.ca/pets to see all adoptable animals.

Be safe during Stampede! Remember it’s important to scoot responsibly 🛴

🚶‍♀️ Yield to pedestrians
🍺 Don't ride intoxicated
🛴 One rider per scooter
✅ Use pathways, bike lanes, and low-traffic roads
🏎️ Keep speeds under 20 km/h

Let’s keep Calgary safe together!

Learn more at: www.calgary.ca/besafe

You’re encouraged to check your voter registration status through Voterlink before August 1, 2025.

This will ensure your name is on the permanent electors register for Calgary’s 2025 General Election and that you have an efficient voting experience.

Visit voterlink.ab.ca today.

As temperatures rise, so does water use – particularly from lawn & yard watering. By managing our water use, we not only save water now, but also develop lasting habits that make it easier to use water wisely all summer long.

For tips on how you can be water wise, visit calgary.ca/water.

Did you know we monitor and enforces noise bylaws for things like outdoor speakers during Stampede? 🎡

For more information about noise complaints and bylaws, visit www.calgary.ca/bylaws/noise-faqs.html

Have you tried one of our FREE summer outdoor activities yet? If you haven’t, they’re taking place all summer long.

Free summer programs are back with fun for all ages across the city.

Find some fun at www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-pr....

YAHOO! 🎉 Heading to or from the Stampede grounds? Make sure your ride is safe.

✅ Book rideshares through the app
✅ Check the vehicle & driver info
✅ Only licensed taxis can take street hails

Know before you go 👉 calgary.ca/rideshare.

Farm stand program

When you shop a farm stand, you're:

👩‍🌾 Supporting local farmers
💲 Boosting the local economy
🍅 Getting in-season, fresh & nutritious food

Let’s help our farmers turnip the good stuff & make this growing season a success! 🌱

Check out calgary.ca/localfood to find a community farm stand near you!