Eau Claire Community Association

Postal workers announce countrywide strike, effective immediately The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has announced a countrywide strike, effective immediately.

Postal workers announce countrywide strike, effective immediately

Learn how to keep our community safer 👮✨
Calgary Police Service is hosting a Public Safety & Crime Prevention Education Session on Tuesday, September 24 at 3:00 PM. Bring your questions and your neighbours.

#YYC #CalgaryPolice #EauClaireYYC #DowntownYYC

Heads-Up Eau Claire! 🎬
A film crew will be shooting a music video on 2 St SW between 2 Ave and 3 Ave this Sunday, Sept 14 from 8am to 8pm.

Expect a full road closure, no parking inside the zone, outdoor music (with a noise-exemption permit), and a small drone in the area.
#EauClaireYYC #DowntownYYC

Community Spotlight: The Street Eatery ✨
Globally inspired street food, zany milkshakes, and a menu with something for everyone — from plant-based eats to Korean Fried Chicken. Find them in Eau Claire and support local!

📍 Visit them in Eau Claire, corner of 4 Ave & 8 St SW

#SupportLocalYYC

Update: Work is ongoing along 8 St S.W. between 2–7 Ave. Expect lane and sidewalk closures as construction continues. Thanks for your patience, Calgary!

More info: tinyurl.com/8thaveupdate

#YYCConstruction #DowntownYYC #EauClaireYYC #YYCliving

Pride, Festival Filipino, Reggae Fest and Alberta Day: What our photographers saw this weekend Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from Fiesta Filipino to Alberta Day to Pride.

Pride, Festival Filipino, Reggae Fest and Alberta Day: What our photographers saw this weekend

Air quality warning issued for Calgary due to wildfire smoke Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued an air quality warning for Calgary on Tuesday morning as wildfire smoke blanketed much of the Prairies.

An air quality advisory has been called in Calgary and area because of wildfire smoke coming in from the Northwest Territories #yyc www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

It’s a packed long weekend in Eau Claire! From Fiesta Filipino to Calgary Pride to the long-awaited opening of River Hall, there’s something for everyone. What will you be checking out?

#EauClaireYYC #DowntownCalgary #YYCEvents #YYCLiving #ExploreYYC

4th Ave is booming! 🚧
Over 1,000 new homes coming soon:

1️⃣ Kings on Fourth – 120 homes + hotel/office
2️⃣ 3rd Ave – 282 homes this year
3️⃣ The Loft – 56 homes in 2025
4️⃣ Trico – proposed beside The Loft
5️⃣ Cantiro – 340 homes by 2028
6️⃣ Cidex – 234 homes by 2028

#EauClaireYYC #YYC #DowntownYYC

Calgary Pride flag-raising Friday kicks off week of celebrations A Pride festival will be held Aug. 30 and 31 at Prince's Island Park and the parade Aug. 31 runs along 9th Ave, beginning at 11 a.m.

Calgary Pride flag-raising Friday kicks off week of celebrations

Calgary, most of Alberta expected to see high temperatures over the week Calgary, along with most of Alberta, is forecasted to see high temperatures over the course of the coming week.

Calgary, most of Alberta expected to see high temperatures over the week

Join us August 22–24 at Eau Claire's Lot 6 for Taste of Asia 2025 - a FREE, mouthwatering festival celebrating Asian cuisine & culture!

Discover 40+ vendors, live music & dance, talent contests, and outdoor shows that bring the energy!

#TasteOfAsiaCalgary #EauClaireYYC #YYCEvents #DowntownYYC

Thank you, Eau Claire! ✨

This past Sunday’s Café con Dos Leches event was such a joy. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to share music and community with us. The feedback from residents and neighbours has been incredible, and it’s clear events like this bring our community closer together.

Fresh, local, and right in the neighbourhood. 🥕

Shirley’s Greenhouses is bringing their farm stand to West Eau Claire Park near River Hall every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on fresh-picked veggies for the week and support local growers while you’re at it.

#YYCfarmstands #YYCdowntown

Join us for Coffee with a Uniform on Sunday, Aug 17 from 10am–12pm at Crossroads East Village.

Meet your local CRO, Calgary Police, Bylaw, Transit, and Alpha House in a relaxed setting. Ask questions, share ideas, or just enjoy a coffee and good conversation with those who serve our community.

You can now enjoy a drink in Peace Park in Eau Claire! 🍷🌳
Responsible alcohol consumption is allowed in signed areas from 11am–9pm daily.

Stay respectful, follow the rules, and keep it fun for everyone!

Full details here: shorturl.at/3HPcs

#EauClaireYYC #YYC #DowntownYYC #YYCParks

We’re welcoming Dos Leches to Eau Claire! 🎶

Join us at West Eau Claire Park (by River Hall) on Sun, Aug 17 · 3:30–9pm for a free community event with live music, space to dance or picnic, and plenty of neighbourly summer vibes.

Bring friends, kids & pets — everyone’s welcome!

#YYC #YYCevents

Taste of Calgary has begun! 🌮🍢🍩🍲🌯

Calgary's favourite food festival runs until Monday evening.
What are you most excited to try?

tasteofcalgary.com

#tasteofcalgary #downtownyyc #eauclaireyyc #calgaryevents #yyc

Taste of Calgary is back July 31–August 4!🍴

Stroll down to Lot 6 (4 Ave & 8 St SW) to sample bites from 70+ local restaurants and vendors.

🎟️ Free entry—just grab $1 Taste Tickets to try something new!

🐾 Leashed pets welcome

#TasteOfCalgary #EauClaireYYC #YYCFoodie #YYCEvents #DowntownYYC

🛶 Paddle, float, or cruise Alberta’s lakes? Weigh in on a proposed annual pass for watercraft. Survey closes August 25.💬
👉 your.alberta.ca/annual-water... to take the survey
#YYC #AlbertaConservation #AlbertaLakes #Banff

On the Road: Bow River in the rain Mike Drew visits wildlife along the Bow River during and after a heavy rainfall.

On the Road: Bow River in the rain

Things to do in Calgary in August: Chasing Summer | Bluesfest | Heritage Day Festival Events, activities and festivals in Calgary in August

Things to do in Calgary in August: Chasing Summer | Bluesfest | Heritage Day Festival

🚧 Weekend Road Closure Notice:
8 St SW between 4 & 5 Ave SW closed July 26–27 for signal work. Two westbound lanes on 4 Ave SW also closed.

Plan alternate routes and expect delays in the area.

#YYCtraffic #DowntownYYC #YYC

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 25 to 27) Ten things to do in Calgary this weekend.

Ten things to do in Calgary this weekend.

Calgary Folk Fest takes over Prince’s Island Park this weekend! 🎶
Get in the groove early, check out their official Spotify playlist to discover this year’s artists before you head down!

open.spotify.com/playlist/0IY...

#YYCFolkFest #YYC #EauClaireYYC #DowntownYYC

We also talk about a 60s era Calgary activism win: defeating the unfortunately named Calgary #DowntownPenetrator that would have turned this whole beloved area (+ #EauClaire & #Chinatown) into a freeway.

Read more here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #yyc #HubAndSpokes

Filming Notice:
Cirque performers will be filming on the Peace Bridge tomorrow June 22nd, it may be temporarily closed to pedestrians.

#eauclaireyyc #downtownyyc #yycdowntown #yyc

Scoop, there it is! 🍦 YYC Ice Cream Fest is here!
We’re cheering on our very own Moo’s Country Ice Cream and D’Served in Eau Claire! Try their creations, support Calgary Meals on Wheels, and treat yourself while you’re at it.
More info: yycicecreamfest.com

#EauClaireYYC #YYCIceCreamFest

Ease into your Sunday with a free fitness class on the deck at Lot 6 (311 8 St. S.W.)!
🕥 10:30–11:30 a.m. – Essentrics: Combines stretching and strengthening to improve posture, flexibility, and mobility. Low-impact and great for all levels.
💸 Free | 📍North deck, Lot 6
tinyurl.com/lot6workout