Ward 3

This week’s Regular Meeting of Council was a very full one, with several important decisions made and Notices of Motion passed. Here are a few of the key takeaways from the past two days. Safer Together - Calgary’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework (CD2026-0081) Council voted to approve a city-wide framework that sets a shared vision, priorities, and actions to improve safety, wellbeing, and belonging for all Calgarians. Safer Together takes a coordinated approach to c

Construction season is underway, and while navigating road disruptions isn't always fun, Ward 3 has some important safety and maintenance projects planned that are worth the temporary inconvenience. Updated: 2026 Mobility Program Highlights The City of Calgary Mobility business unit is making investments in safe and accessible mobility infrastructure for Calgarians. Below are some of the projects planned or already underway in Ward 3 for 2026. From new traffic signals and cro

On May 26, Calgary City Council voted 9–6 to defer a final decision on the downtown CTrain Free Fare Zone. Calgary Transit is expected to return with an updated fare strategy by the end of Q1 2027, at which point Council will consider the zone's future alongside the new 2027–2030 four-year budget. A Bit of Background Calgary's Free Fare Zone has been part of the city's transit identity since free bus service began along 7 Avenue in the 1960s. Riders today can travel at no cos

Trees help make Calgary a healthier, livable city. They provide shade and cooling, clean the air, support wildlife, and improve our well-being. The City of Calgary is updating its Urban Forest Strategic Plan to help guide how trees are planted, protected and cared for across the city and they want to hear from you. Share what supports Calgarians need to plant and care for trees on their property. Your feedback will help identify barriers and shape programs, incentives, resour

Summer in Calgary is full of possibilities! Whether you're looking for programs for kids, activities the whole family can enjoy together, or something just for you, the City offers a variety of free, safe, supervised programs great for making new friends and learning new activities. Parents can bring their children to supervised play opportunities, filled with field games, crafts, and engaging guest speakers. Youth can sharpen their leadership skills and critical thinking wi

​Calgary Transit has proposed route changes and express bus cancellations in North Central Calgary. Councillor Yule wants to hear from you - share your feedback by June 5, 2026. Transit Changes - What's Happening? Earlier this year, Calgary Transit announced plans to phase out the ten remaining express bus routes across the city. The changes are part of a broader rebalancing of transit resources, with the goal of shifting service toward higher-demand areas and underserved co

Nose Creek has a story to tell. Come hear it. The creek has always brought people together. Now you're invited to gathering to learn it’s story: the water, the land, the wildlife, and the people who have called this valley home for generations. Join the Nose Creek Preservation Society for an afternoon of family-friendly learning, activities, and connection. 🗓️ Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 📍 1145 110 Avenue NE 🔗 Learn more & RSVP What you’ll hear: Stories of th

Did you know? Calgary offers free, safe disposal for household hazardous waste through 11 drop-off sites around the city. Many common products can be harmful or dangerous when disposed of in your blue, green, or black bin by mistake. When these items aren't disposed of properly, they can pose safety risks, cause fires, put waste collection staff in danger, or harm the environment. Some of the most common household hazardous waste items include: Batteries, chargers, vapes, and

Calgary's water infrastructure is taking another major step forward this month as the City kicks off Stage B construction on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main (BSFM) replacement project. Starting the week of May 11, 2026, crews will begin installing a new parallel steel feeder main along 34 Avenue NW, between 73 Street and 89 Street NW. The work is expected to wrap up in October 2026. How construction will unfold The first phase of Stage B focuses on cross-connection work - link

A huge thank you to Calgary Firefighters Association for hosting City Council and staff at Fire Ops 101 training yesterday. This experience offered a firsthand look at the demanding, skilled, and often intense work firefighters take on every day to keep Calgarians safe. We stepped into real training scenarios, including a live fire burn in the training tower, a simulated medical emergency response, and a motor vehicle extrication exercise. This is just some of the hands-on tr

Getting kids to school safely is a priority for our community, and the Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRS) program is here to help. In partnership with Ever Active Schools (EAS), ASRS is designed to increase the number of students using active and sustainable ways to get to school, working to identify and solve transportation and traffic safety challenges that many school communities face every day. Recognizing the Issues If you've ever dropped off or picked up a child a

Reduce clutter and keep your neighbourhood clean. Community Cleanup events help residents safely dispose of household items that do not fit in their black cart, keeping our neighbourhoods cleaner and more tidy. Community Cleanups take place across Calgary from April 25 to September 27, 2026. Events are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm and are open to all residents, regardless of where you live. Community Cleanups are organized and run by community volunteers. C

City Council has approved six priority focus areas that will guide decisions and investments over the next four years. These priorities reflect what we have been hearing from residents across Calgary; the need for reliable infrastructure, safe communities, responsible growth, and clear accountability for how decisions are made. As our city continues to grow to two million, we are facing increasing pressure on roads, water systems, transit, public safety and community services

This past Sunday, we spent a beautiful morning exploring Nose Creek as part of this year's Jane's Walk. It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, take in the landscape, and gather together as a community. The walk included shared conversations about our local watershed, the surrounding environment, and the important history of this area. These are the kinds of interactions that remind us why events like Jane's Walk matter - not just as a chance to get outside, but as a way

The City of Calgary is creating an Area Structure Plan (ASP) to guide the future development of the North Central lands. The plan will establish a long-term framework to ensure future development such as new homes, businesses, services and amenities is predictable, balanced and efficient, and will help shape how this area grows and develops over the next 20 to 30 years. The North Central ASP will guide the location of future residential and mixed-use areas; employment land us

Last night, City Council voted 10–5 to approve updates to Calgary’s Water Efficiency Plan and the Water Utility Bylaw. Councillor Yule voted in support of this proposal. In the lead-up to this decision, many residents reached out with thoughtful questions and concerns. The most common themes focused on three areas: the outdoor watering schedule, the City’s ability to shut off water to a home, and the condition of Calgary’s water infrastructure, including leaks and system reli

The City of Calgary is beginning a structured leadership transition for its senior administrative team and launching a recruitment process for its next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). City Council and current CAO David Duckworth have mutually agreed to begin a planned leadership transition from The City. CAO Duckworth’s last day will be December 1, 2026. If a successor is identified earlier, Mr. Duckworth will support a smooth transition in an advisory capacity. Chi

The City of Calgary is proposing updates to the Water Utility Bylaw 40M2006 as part of a broader Water Efficiency Plan - a long-term strategy to ensure safe, reliable water for every Calgarian, today and for generations to come. The plan focuses on reducing peak demand, managing long-term costs, and making smarter use of the infrastructure we currently have. The goal is to reduce per-capita water usage by 20% by 2040. Calgary is a big city on two small rivers, the Bow and the

If you're passionate about community building in Calgary, there's a free event coming up that's worth checking out. On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Community Development Learning Initiative (CDLI) is hosting ABCD in Action: Finding Our Way Together - a full-day gathering at The Brownstone (221 10th Ave SE) from 9 AM to 4 PM. What is Asset-Based Community Development? Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is an approach to community building that focuses on the strengths, skill

Every year on April 22, people across the globe come together to mark Earth Day. Since it was first recognized in 1970, it has served as a reminder of something simple but profound: we all share the same home, and we all play a role in caring for it. This year’s theme - Our Power, Our Planet - puts the focus where it belongs, on people. While policy and leadership matter, meaningful environmental protection is ultimately driven by everyday choices. It is shaped by individuals