If you’ve never spent much time exploring the neighbourhood immediately east of Edmonton Trail, you might be pleasantly surprised. With 16th Avenue to its north, and Bridgeland to its south, the community of Renfrew did not become a residential area until after the 1940s, when the Royal Canadian Air Force used the area for an airfield and training base. In the time since, Renfrew has turned into a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood, where residents love being able to walk to work downtown and visit the many restaurants and shops nearby.
One of the best days of the year is just around the corner! Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Neighbour Day 2024 will include two kick-off events on May 4 to help raise awareness of Neighbour Day and invite Calgarians to start planning their own Neighbour Day block party or community event for June 15.
Jane’s Walk 2024 is back and taking place May 3rd through 5th. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout a variety of communities and areas of interest in the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts. The City of Calgary suppled packer trucks with crews, funds for advertising and promotion, face coverings, sanitizer, gloves, and garbage bags for community volunteers. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
All Community Cleanup events occur on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and fall session.
Please note, the dates listed below are subject to change Please check with your local Community Association for more information regarding specific details and times of events, and opportunities to volunteer.
The following communities in Ward 9 have registered to host a Community Cleanup event this year.
Munro Park, located at 425 18 Ave NE was initially developed in 1948. The park is located in Ward 4, however due to its close proximity to Renfrew in Ward 9, we wanted to share the following information with the community.
While the park is currently well-used, there is potential to further enliven the lives of local residents, enhance local business activities, and improve connectivity in the area. The City of Calgary has implemented some improvements in Munro Park, but there is a larger vision to add playful amenities and connect different park spaces into a cohesive design, considering operational needs from the early stages. The design development phases of this project will inspire contributions on the possibilities before recommending creative, fun, and inclusive investments for all seasons.
Calgary is in a housing crisis. We need more homes. The citywide rezoning proposed in Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy will help.
How will rezoning help?
This change will help increase the supply of housing to better meet demand by reducing the costs and timelines for permit approvals. This means more housing is able to be built faster. It also allows for greater housing variety, options, and price points to suit more Calgarians needs.
If you’re renting or buying, rezoning increases the number and types of homes available in all communities, making homes more affordable. If you own property, you’ll have more options to meet your future needs.
From November 30th - December 10th, we will be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank as part of the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive.
Like Food Banks across the country, the Calgary Food Bank has seen an unprecedented increase in demand this past year. In 2022, Council raised just over $80,000 in food and funds for Calgarians in need. We hope to surpass that number this year.
The City of Calgary is updating plans that will shape the Calgary of the future and make sure our city keeps on being a great place to live. We want to hear from you.
Calgary is a city of opportunity and choice. As our city’s population approaches two million, The City of Calgary must prepare to support this growth. The City Building program will align and strengthen The City’s plans and tools to create a place where everyone can thrive.
After three hard and emotional days, City Council voted 12-3 to pass the Housing Strategy in its entirety. The actions outlined in this strategy make up a comprehensive and critically needed framework to address housing affordability, ensuring more Calgarians have a safe place to call home.
Over 1,322 pages of written submissions were sent in, 162 members of the public came out to speak, and our office received hundreds of emails. Overwhelmingly, the stories of those desperate to find or keep a roof over their head are the ones that dominated the conversation.
You can read the full Housing Strategy report and all 66 of the recommendations HERE.
The Renfrew Community Association is hosting its Annual Open House and Fall Party this Friday, September 8th from 5-11pm!
Stop by for live music, lawn games, a horseshoe tournament, concession and bbq, and get to know your RCA board and neighbours! Fun for the whole family!
Bridge Closure - 8 Avenue NE - Friday, September 8 – Monday, September 11
The City is replacing a portion of the sidewalk on this bridge in preparation to tie in the new stairs from below. This work cannot be completed while safely maintaining vehicle traffic on the bridge.
At 9:00pm on Friday, September 8, the 8 Avenue NE bridge over Deerfoot Trail will be closed until Monday, September 11 at 5:00am. The road closure is between 13a Street NE and 16a Street NE.
This closure impacts vehicle traffic only. Pedestrian and cyclist access will remain open.
Calgary is experiencing a housing crisis.
Our city has grown significantly over the past several years and, at this moment, one in five Calgary households are unable to afford where they currently live. This equates to more than 80,000 households who are spending more than 30% of their income on housing. As we anticipate welcoming another 110,000 new residents over the next four years, the scale of the challenge we face is significant.
With Stampede just around the corner, we’re sharing a roundup of pancake breakfasts happening throughout Ward 9.
If you have an event you’d like us to include, please email us at caward9@calgary.ca
Renfrew’s annual Stampede Day is happening July 8th, 2023!
They will be hosting their biggest event of the year at the community hall. If you have not yet attended, it's a must, and if you have attended in the past, you can attest to the good times to be had.
All Calgarians are welcome to attend!
If you are able to volunteer, please registered here
All volunteers receive a meal, drink, and snack ticket for the evening events
Jane’s Walk 2023 is taking place May 5, 6 + 7. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
Below is a roundup of the Jane’s Walks scheduled throughout Ward 9. Register today for walks in your neighbourhood.
Renfrew’s Jelly Bean Dance this Friday! Parents - the Pub will be open and as always, you must be on-site to supervise your children. Kids 12 and up can attend alone.
Neighbour Day started in June 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity of neighbours following the 2013 floods. Each year on the third Saturday in June, we continue to celebrate one of the things that makes Calgary such a great city — our strong and caring communities.
Now is the time to start planning! The 10th annual Neighbour Day will be held on Saturday, June 17 and provides the opportunity for Calgarians to celebrate our community spirit and kindness by helping to facilitate enjoyable activities for everyone!
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts or for residents who do not have access to cart service. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
Please visit the City of Calgary Community Cleanup Website or reach out to your community association directly for the most up-to-date schedule of events.
If you are interested in volunteering to help out on the day of, please connect with your community association directly for details on how to get involved.
Have you ever volunteered at a casino before? It's quite fun and you get a free meal! The proceeds from the casino will help keep the Renfrew Community Association operating and they need your help to make it a success!
If you’re available April 11 or 12 and would like to help out, email volunteer@renfrewyyc.ca or visit the link below to choose a time slot.
Get ready! From December 1st - 11th, we will be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank as part of the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive.
Drop off non-perishable food donations at Bridgeland Market - 1104 1st Ave NE
Or, beginning December 1st, use the link above to donate monetary funds to the Ward 9 Food Bank Fundraising page.
Stop by the Renfrew Community Association on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 10:30 - 12:30 - Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Calgary Food Bank, and receive a free pumpkin.
Family-friendly social nights at the Renfrew CA Pub. Friday nights from 7pm onward, stop by and get to know your neighbours!
The City of Calgary is hosting two virtual open houses for the Unite the Heights - 8 Avenue N Mobility Improvements project. You will have the opportunity to view a presentation about the project and ask questions directly to the project team.
Sessions will take place virtually on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 from 5:30-7:00pm and Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 from 5:30-7:00pm. Both sessions will include the same presentation.
Join us for a free outdoor Indigenous Concert on July 1, 2022.
Featuring Wendy Walker and The Reconciliation Tribe, Cobra Collins, and various special guests!
The concert will also feature an Indigenous Maker's Market and local food trucks.
Wear an orange shirt, bring a blanket or festival chair, and come enjoy this community event.
There has been an enormous amount of interest and misinformation circulating about both the North Hill Communities Local Area Plan and a possible development at 956 Radnor Avenue NE.
Due to the high volume of emails we have been receiving, we wanted to send out some information and invite you to a COVID-safe, the on-site discussion will Cllr Carra to discuss some of the confusion surrounding these issues. Join us for an on-site discussion to address these concerns!
Join us! | 956 Radnor Avenue | Wednesday, June 23rd, 6:00pm
Please wear a mask, practise social distancing, and engage in respectful discussion!
Starting May 31, 2021 the default unposted 40 km/h speed limit comes into effect. This change will affect the speed limit on both residential and collector roads in neighbourhoods, but there will be no changes to speed limits on higher classification roads (e.g. Deerfoot Trail, Bow Trail, Anderson Road, Memorial Drive) or playground zones.
Enter your address to see if speed limits are changing on your street.
We are disappointed to hear of the proposed closure of St. Angela’s School. Please read my letter urging the Catholic School Board to reconsider their decision and seek alternative solutions.
The following tributes were written by Andie Wolfleg, a long time advocate for vulnerable Calgarians, and a familiar face at City Hall
