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Having trouble finding a venue to participate in recreational activities? Sport Calgary has created an all-in-one site for Calgarians to use. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/A3y81E6

Sport Calgary's new amenity map makes finding venues easier

Launched on Oct. 13, the interactive map makes finding Calgary’s recreation centres a leisurely experience.

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ICYMI this week: Columnist Courtney Walcott says there's a pattern of provincial input into local matters, particularly when Alberta cities take a path the UCP doesn't like. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/iUh5CTK

Walcott: The end of local government — A brief history of the UCP in Calgary and Edmonton

Columnist Courtney Walcott demonstrates a track record of the province stripping local government autonomy one decision at a time.

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ICYMI: After debate was closed on the matter, councillors voted in favour of declaring Calgary as a vital part of Alberta and Canada, in a pro-unity measure put forward by Mayor Jeromy Farkas. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/Ae05H9N

Motion declaring Calgary a vital part of a united Canada approved by city council

Calgary city council has endorsed a pro-unity motion put forward by Mayor Jeromy Farkas, citing economic impact as the driving force behind staying in Canada. The urgent notice of motion, co-sponso...

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Calgary firefighters see massive spike in overdose calls; CPL says security costs at Central location have risen 90% since 2019. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/rCqtf2G

CFD sees 143 per cent increase in overdose first response calls over 2025

The Calgary Firefighters Association is urging the different levels of government to come together on a solution, as overdose call response has spiked compared to 2025. On Tuesday, the association...

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Changes have already been made to address some of the gaps found by the City of Calgary's internal review into the handling of Parker Wells' disappearance. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/FtiCHrf

Nearly an hour delay in Calgary 911 priority response to Parker Wells disappearance: Review

Calgary 911 procedures weren’t followed in the case of missing child Parker Wells earlier this summer, resulting in a delay in action around his disappearance, according to a City of Calgary internal...

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ICYMI: Platform Calgary named its top 10 Calgary startups in advance of its Innovation Week kickoff in November. #yyc #calgary #tech buff.ly/oxvyYU9

Platform Calgary's Top 10 startups — and what it means to the founders

Ten of Calgary’s brightest technology startups were announced Monday, in advance of Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week launch party later this fall. The top 10 Most Promising Startups of 2026 cover a...

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Mayor Farkas said last week that Calgary's sporting a current $110 million surplus, and the city said it could grow to $130 million by year-end. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/UfeqfCl

Calgary projects a $130 million surplus by end of 2026 fiscal year

Calgary is predicting a bump to its current surplus, on the back of higher investment income, lower expenditures, and overall salary savings to close the fiscal year. Last week, during his State of...

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It could take weeks to fully extinguish the landfill fire burning in southeast Calgary, according to Calgary's fire chief. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/Pt9pFFZ

Burn at ECCO Recycling site could last weeks, says Calgary fire chief

Officials said the southeast landfill fire is contained but still far from gone amid air quality concerns.

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Mayor Farkas wants to call a potential special meeting to make a clear statement on Calgary endorsing Alberta remaining a part of Canada. Some councillors don't like the idea. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/eukS2ur

Mayor wants special Alberta referendum meeting; other Calgary city councillors don't

In a memo to colleagues, obtained by LWC, Ward 1 Coun. Kim Tyers laid out why she didn't want a special meeting of Calgary city council.

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"Look, if you run a conspiracy-theory-peddling separatist, you’re not going to be able to win in Calgary,” Farkas told reporters on Tuesday. #yyc #ableg #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/lroCX39

'Warning shot': Strong Calgary reaction after NDP byelection win

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas had some pointed words for the UCP after the NDP's upset in the Calgary-Shaw byelection on Monday.

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Coun. Landon Johnston wants a provincial review of Calgary's in-camera activities since 2017. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/dj0k2Ix

Municipal inspection sought into Calgary's closed-session activities

Calgary city councillor Landon Johnston has sent a letter to the province asking for a municipal inspection into the current council’s use of in-camera sessions. It’s the latest salvo in the fallout...

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More today in the ongoing spat between Mayor Farkas and Coun. Johnston. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/IATZoph

Mayor Farkas calls a special meeting to deal with Calgary budget leak

A special meeting has been called by Calgary’s mayor in light of the recent disclosure of closed-door budget information to local media. Mayor Jeromy Farkas posted the meeting notice to Facebook with...

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This week, columnist Courtney Walcott writes that Edmonton's city administration caved to provincial political pressure, instead of carrying out its council's direction. Will Calgary be next? #yyc #yyccc #yegcc #calgary buff.ly/rPnKhje

Walcott: Fearless advice, loyal implementation. Public servants shouldn't be political

The administrative machinery at Edmonton city hall stepped in it this week on the issue of bike lanes. Instead of just putting their heads down and building those bike lanes, they got spooked by...

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Calgarians gathered at Municipal Plaza to remember 11-year-old Parker Wells, whose two-week disappearance captivated citizens. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/NS0S9wb
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The City of Calgary wants to cut red tape that holds back the timeliness of modular construction at growing city schools. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/JIO2vYr
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This one's for the bleating hearts out there. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/Yz0pObe
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The Calgary Downtown Association has a new but familiar face set to lead it into the future. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/6u1eqnF
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The faster they can get done, the less expensive they are likely to be, Minister Nicolaides said. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/9DixI4v
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Are you paying attention to your Calgary Stampede footwear? A UCalgary doc thinks you should. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/GW38RQZ
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Columnist Courtney Walcott said that given we can feed anyone who wants a meal for 10 days during the Calgary Stampede, surely it's possible to improve many Calgarians' food security for the other 355 days of the year. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/oVI8Q8D

Walcott: The Calgary Stampede - A glimpse at ending food insecurity

Every year, the Calgary Stampede does something that, for most of the year, society pretends is impossible. Through volunteerism, charity, and corporate sponsorship, Calgary feeds all who want a meal...

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