Please Note: Due to pending Canada Post strike action set to begin on May 23, 2025, the City of Calgary mailroom will be unable to provide Canada Post delivery starting May 21, 2025, until the situation is resolved.

This means we will be unable to send mail during this time, including orders for Ward 9 Map and Pedestrian Access Cards for the Zoo.

Other City of Calgary services that rely on mail may also be affected. Online payments remain available for many services such as parking tickets, animal licences, tax payments, and home permits. However, if you have pending payments or rely on mail delivery for other City services, please visit the City of Calgary website for more information on how this action may imapact you.

Neighbour Day is Calgary’s annual celebration of community spirit, connection, and belonging. It’s a reminder that building welcoming, inclusive neighbourhoods starts with small acts, like a friendly conversation or lending a helping hand. When neighbours connect, communities grow stronger and everyone benefits.

Join the celebration by hosting a block party, BBQ, or neighbourhood gathering on June 21!

The City of Calgary has proudly selected Onward as the official housing developer for the Franklin Station Area Improvements. This project will introduce 350 new homes to the area, half of which will be affordable housing, supporting sustainable growth and improved transit access for the surrounding community.

Looking for fun, FREE activities for children, youth, and families this summer? These safe, supervised programs are great for making new friends and learning new activities.

Visit calgary.ca/FREE to learn more about scheduling, locations, and programs being offered in your community.

Big changes are underway at the Calgary Zoo’s Exploration Asia area as the as they undertake exciting renovations to create larger, more dynamic habitats, and inspire even stronger connections between people and wildlife.

 As part of this work, the seasonal West Gate, typically open from the spring through the fall, will remain closed for this season. It is expected the West Gate won’t reopen until at later in 2028/2029 season.

During this time, all access to the Zoo will need to be through the main North Gate.

TThe City of Calgary Mobility business unit is making investments in safe and accessible mobility infrastructure for Calgarians.

Below are some of the projects planned or already underway in Ward 9 for 2025. All programs include environmental and accessibility considerations during the review and selection process.

To learn more about all mobility projects planned through0ut Calgary, please visit calgary.ca/mobilityprograms

We understand that construction can be disruptive for residents and businesses and thank you for your patience during these projects. The City’s aim is to minimize impacts where ever possible. Our office will continue to share information and updates on projects scheduled in Ward 9

A new chapter in Calgary’s relationship with the Blackfoot Confederacy has officially begun.

The City of Calgary and the Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding on Communication and Cooperation (MOU), solidifying a renewed partnership grounded in trust, respect, reciprocity, and honesty. This is the first formal agreement of its kind between the City and the Blackfoot Confederacy, and it marks a meaningful step toward deeper collaboration.

It is with wistfulness, but also clear conviction and fierce pride, that I announce my decision not to seek a fifth term as Ward 9’s City Councillor this October. While this may not come as a surprise, I have some reflections I’d like to share.

Building on the success of Calgary’s Extreme Weather Response (EWR) program, a partnership between Calgary Homeless Foundation, The City of Calgary, Calgary Police Service, and United Way of Calgary and Area has led to the creation of two new year-round Day Spaces to support individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Establised in 2003, the Ward Community Event Fund (WCEF) was created to support community groups, non-profits, and local organizations hosting events or launching initiatives that strengthen and connect our neighbourhoods.

On April 29, 2025, Council approved an additional $280,000 in funding for the WCEF for 2025 and 2026. A total of $20,000 is now available to each ward to support events and initiatives in each year.

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation The City of Calgary is creating a permanent memorial to honour the Indian Residential School survivors.

The Indian Residential School Memorial is an important project that advances The City of Calgary’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, specifically Call to Action #82 in the TRC report, establish monument to commemorate all Indian Residential School Survivors, lost children, and inter-generational trauma survivors. 

We continue to move through the second phase of the Indian Residential School (IRS) Memorial Project, and are pleased to invite you to share your feedback on four design concepts for the future permanent memorial.

Community Cleanup events provide an opportunity for Calgarians to dispose of items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts. They also support community residents who do not have access to cart service.

All events take place on Saturdays or Sundays (from 9am to 2pm)

Learn more about what items are accepted HERE.

The Calgary Salutes Committee invites Calgarians to come out and commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE-Day and the Battle of the Atlantic Parade.

The Parade will be a “static” parade and will take place Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM in the Calgary Municipal Plaza (Macleod Trail SE between 7th and 9th Avenue SE).

Warmer weather brings more of our feathered friends back to city parks. Help celebrate these incredible travellers while migration is at its peak during World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), held annually on the second Saturday in May.

Grab your friends and family and head over to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for a free WMBD event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Learn about these birds, their incredible journeys, and how you can help make our city more bird friendly.

As part of The City’s commitment to protect the public and environment, joint training sessions for Calgary Fire and Water Services are scheduled The training will focus on responding to substance spills or releases into waterbodies, ranging from daily routine cleanups all the way to large incidents requiring activation of Water Services’ emergency operations or The City of Calgary Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

This training supports The City’s new Environmental Release into Waterbodies Emergency Response Plan, which will bring together response crews from various business units. These type of regular training events help prepare for a variety of incidents, including emergency situations, and provides an opportunity to streamline processes.

Highfield Regenerative Farm, one of Calgary’s (and Ward 9’s) most celebrated urban agriculture projects, is entering its final two growing seasons at its current location. Since 2019, this 15-acre former industrial site has been transformed into a thriving hub for regenerative agriculture, food access, ecological restoration, and hands-on community learning.

It’s time for The City of Calgary’s annual Spring Clean-up program, which kicks off Monday, April 14. Residential street sweeping will run Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm, and continues through the end of June (weather permitting).

As sweepers make their way through communities, we’re asking Calgarians to help by moving vehicles off the road when signs are posted. Temporary parking bans will be in effect on scheduled sweeping days to allow our crews to do a thorough job—removing gravel, dust, and debris that’s built up over the winter.

Despite the recent snow fall, spring is officially here, and that means we can expect a few changes to our waste and recycling services in Calgary. Mark your calendars, and get ready for yardwork season!

If you own a short-term rental (STR) or are thinking about starting one—whether it’s a room, a suite, or an entire home—updates to the Business Licence Bylaw come into effect on April 1, 2025.

In December of 2024, Calgary City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw for short-term rentals (STR), signally the next phase of regulations for the short-term rental market.

The amendments support housing affordability, enhance guest and community safety and improve enforcement of regulations, while continuing to permit tourism and economic benefits of short-term rentals. The updated regulatory processes for the Business Licence Bylaw will not only help effective management of STRs but will also leverage the market in innovative ways to create value for the community.

Trees are an intrinsic part to the quality of life in Calgary. They provide a myriad of environmental benefits. They also contribute to positive mental wellbeing. Trees help us connect with our communities.

Calgary’s tree canopy coverage is currently at 8.25%, this includes trees planted on both public and private property. The City is working to grow and expand our tree canopy coverage to 16%.

You can help through the annual Branching Out program.​ Trees are provided at no cost by the City of Calgary.