Calgaryism

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 When I was alone, walking north on the trail for months at a time, I had plenty of time to think about home. Every mile reminded me how fortunate I was to have grown up in Canada, and how grateful I was to be coming back. My dad arrived here as a refugee. My family built a life through hard work and the opportunities this country made possible. Canada isn't perfect, but it has given generations the chance to build something better. That's a promise worth protecting, and one we all have a responsibility to pass on. To me, Canada is at its best when everyone has the chance to belong and contribute. Whether your family has lived on this land since time immemorial, you arrived generations ago, or you came here seeking a new beginning, your story is part of our shared story. No matter where you came from, who you love, or how you worship, we are stronger when we choose to build a better future together. Happy Canada Day, Calgary. Happy Canada Day, Canada.

⚠️ The Calgary Fire Department is advising Calgarians to stay off the Bow and Elbow Rivers due to unsafe conditions caused by rising water levels 🌧️🌊 River flow rates have exceeded safe thresholds (Bow River above 280 m³/s and Elbow River above 50 m³/s), making all activities on the water dangerous. Fast-moving water, cold temperatures, poor visibility, and increased debris significantly raise the risk of being swept away or trapped. Everyone near the river should take extra care: • Reschedule all river activities until the advisory is lifted • Talk to children about the dangers of fast-moving water • Watch for low-lying pathways that may be flooded or submerged • Keep pets away from the river 🐕 While widespread flooding is not expected, localized flooding is possible and conditions can change quickly. Visit calgary.ca/watersafety for more information as well as calgary.ca/flood for the latest information on river conditions. Visit calgary.ca/pathwayclosures for up-to-date information on pathway closures. We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates when it is safe to return.