Property Tax Reminder

Property tax payment is due on June 30, 2022, except for property owners who pay monthly through The City's Tax Instalment Payment Plan [TIPP]. Use the property tax calculator to learn about how The City invests your property tax dollar to deliver the municipal services.

Neighbour Day

June 18, 2022

Participate in your community neighbour day event this Saturday and get connect with your community association. Some scheduled activities are planned but consider your own including:

• Scavenger Hunt
• Neighbour Bingo
• 'I spy' game'

Be sure to check with your community association for potential rescheduling due to severe weather impacts.

Aboriginal Awareness Week

June 20 - 25, 2022

Get Involved with

• Indigenous Variety Showcase on June 19 [Sun] from 1 pm to 4 pm at Studio Bell
• National Indigenous Day is on June 21, 2022
• National Indigenous Family Day & POW WOW on June 25 [Sat] from 9 am -
  6 pm at Calgary Stampede Grounds - South Park

More information on aawc.ca

11 Street S.W. Functional Planning Study

11 St SW provides a vital link between Beltline and Downtown West End across the CP Rail line. Share your feedback on the recommendations:

• An active travel modes underpass [pedestrian focus with reduces automobile dependency]

• All travel modes underpass [a combination of automobile road, bike land, and pedestrian sidewalk]

Phase 3 engagement survey close on June 29, 2022, submit your thoughts now.

Tomorrow's Chinatown

After the engagement session with community members, the Tomorrow's Chinatown Team understand that a wall mural would be more appreciated than a road mural in Chinatown. Local Artist Jarett Sitter is designing the mural and looking for your input. 

Also, preliminary draft of the Chinatown Area Redevelopment Plan [ARP] is now available and The City is looking for your feedback until June 20, 2022. 

The future of Stephen Avenue

Stephen Avenue is Calgary's iconic downtown main street. The Downtown Strategy Team is looking for your feedback on a few activations to reimagine Stephen Avenue and position it for a renewed era of success. 

1 St. SW Corner Pollinator Bed + Seating

Centre Street Corner Seating

YYC/LRT: Community-based art

The Winter City Design Competition

McHugh Bluff

Due to recent slope stabilization issues found at the west end of Mchugh Bluff, the pathway has been closed to prevent potential injury to the public and to allow for remediation work in 2023. The closure will remain in place until into 2023. In the interest of public safety, please keep out of the closed areas and use detour routes.

Eau Claire Area Improvements

The New Jaipur Bridge at 3rd Street in Eau Claire is now open to access Prince's Island Park! It's beautiful.

The 2 Street S.W. Bridge by Waterfront and River Run Condos between Prince’s Island Park and the Bow River Pathway will be closed to complete the connection of the west and east sections of the Downtown Flood Barrier. The closure is expected to last until Fall 2022.

Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub

The Eau Claire & Bow River Lumber Co. building has been moved to a temporary location at 2 Avenue and 3 Street SW until spring 2024. This well-known and well-loved historic building recently received a temporary title of "The Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub", with the intent of having interested community organizations activate the space through a variety of programs and events. There are a couple of meeting rooms inside; an outdoor accessible deck with moveable seating, bike parking, and porta-potty washrooms in the outside. Stay tuned.

Chip Seal - Back Lane Surfacing

Many have reached out to our office regarding concerns in your back lane. The City of Calgary is conducting pilot projects as an alternative to traditional gravel surfaces on lanes to be resurfaced as a chip seal surface, which is similar to asphalt. Be sure to visit the Engage website to provide your thoughts.

Arts and Culture microgrants

Arts & Culture is awarding between $500 to $50,000 to applicants in support of experiences that take place from June 6 through December 31, 2022. Opportunities for funding include community-run projects, new opportunities for local artists, activations in winter months and local events hosted by not-for-profits.

ENMAX Community Solar Fund

The City and ENMAX are in partnership to deliver $5-million of solar energy installations at community buildings across Calgary. Congratulations to Rosedale Community Centre which has completed the feasibility assessments and received an offer letter for the solar energy systems in phase 1; and West Hillhurst Community Centre which has been shortlisted in phase 2. If your community is interested, fill out the online form. 

Mayor's Environment Expo

Back Stage tour at Theatre Calgary

Ward 7 Open House

Visit at Drop-In Centre

Asian Heritage Month

Visit at The Canadian Music Hall of Fame

National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People

2022 FascinAsian Film Festival

Participated at the Fire Ops 101 to became a firefighter for one day to understand the challenges and and make better policy.