Community Event Funding, Ward Engagements, & More

May 2025 Newsletter

May 7, 2025

Dear ,

Happy Spring! 🌷

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the tragedy that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. We are thinking of the victims, their families and the Filipino Community across Canada.

After speaking with community leaders who organize these types of festivals, I asked our City Administration about safely preparing for the many block parties, outdoor markets, and celebrations that will soon be happening across Calgary. The City of Calgary conducts risk assessments of every significant event, and while tragedies like this can never be fully prevented, steps are taken to ensure Calgarians are as safe as possible.

A solidarity vigil was held by the Filipino community at City Hall to honour the victims in Vancouver.

Council News

Increasing the Ward Community Event Fund

Since 2003, each Councillor's office has been given a set amount of $10,000 for their Ward Community Event Fund (WCEF). This fund supports events that Community Associations and other non-profits put on for the community.

Here's an example of the events supported by WCEF in Ward 3:

Northern Hills CA's Gift of Joy Program
Livingston Winter Festival
Haunted Panton Way Block Party
Hidden Valley School's Walk & Wheel Week

The Ward Community Event Fund has been doubled from $10,000 to $20,000 meaning there is capacity to support more events.

If you have an event you want to host or have any questions about the application process, you can read about the fund here and send your questions to Sarah at ward3@calgary.ca.

Events like the Haunted Panton Way Halloween block party in Panorama were supported by the Ward Community Event Fund.

In the Ward

North Bus Rapid Transit - Engagement

A Functional Planning Study is being completed for a new 144 Ave North Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Route.

The online engagement portal will run from May 5-31 at the link, and several in person and virtual engagement sessions will happen across north Calgary. Click here for full details or to register for the online session.

IN-PERSON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (POP-UP)

o May 8, 3-7:30PM at Shane Homes YMCA

IN-PERSON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (POP-UP)

o May 12, 3-5PM at Crowfoot Library

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

o May 13, 5:30-7:30PM

IN-PERSON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (POP-UP)

o May 20, 5-8PM at Symons Valley Church

IN-PERSON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (POP-UP)

o May 27, 12-3PM at VIVO

Community News and Events

Community Clean-Up events are an opportunity for Calgarians to dispose of items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts. Clean-Ups are ongoing until June 29th - find one near you here.
Sandstone MacEwan CA has started their yoga classes again - free for members or $10 for non-members. Calendar and sign up details here.

May is the month of Annual General Meetings for our local Community Associations! If you've been curious about joining or getting more involved, now is the perfect time.

Events & Helpful Links

DMAP Improvements: DMAP allows you to view active Land Use and Development Permit applications. Recent enhancements were made to give better guidance on the stages of the process.
Free International Yoga Day Session - June 21 at VIVO
Street Sweeping is underway - find your dates here.
As always, here is a link to my voting record.

www.jasminemian.ca

Ward 3 Councillor Jasmine Mian

ward03@calgary.ca

Office of the Councillors P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2M5 Mail code: 8001

Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M5

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