The community of Ramsay, consisting of the historic neighbourhoods of Burnsland, Grandview, Mills Estate, and Ramsay was developed in the late 1800s. Bordered by the Elbow River, the industrial area of Alyth-Bonnybrook, and the neighbourhood of Inglewood, Ramsay enjoys one of the city’s grandest views from Scotsman’s Hill. This close-knit neighbourhood is home of the original Macleod Trail, which followed along present-day Spiller Road and 8 Street SE.
Prior to European settlement, this trail was used as an Indigenous transportation route and possibly a bison run through a former channel of the Bow River. Built into Ramsay’s bones is its connection to the railway. Today, that connection is being re-imagined through the development of the Green Line LRT and the Inglewood/Ramsay station. Along with some of the city’s most artistic, dynamic, and community-minded residents, Ramsayites take pride in their historic role as one of Calgary’s original neighbourhoods.
Construction on the Ramsay-Inglewood Public Realm Improvements project is progressing well, with sidewalks, a multi-use pathway, new traffic signals, and updated roadway alignment scheduled to be completed before winter. Additional landscaping and amenities may be completed if weather permits.
There are several ongoing infrastructure projects happening in Inglewood and Ramsay. Below is an at-a-glance look at the current status of each project. To learn more and stay up to date on anticipated timelines, please visit: engage.calgary.ca/inglewoodramsay, or sign up for construction alerts through the Ramsay-Inglewood infrastructure Projects newsletter.
Permanent Closure of Portland Street at 11 Street SE CPKC rail crossing.
As part of the Ramsay-Inglewood Public Realm Improvement Project, vehicle traffic along the 11 Street SE corridor will be realigned to optimize available lanes. This includes adding a dedicated left-turn bay for northbound vehicles turning onto 21 Avenue SE, allowing for unimpeded northbound traffic to continue straight through the intersection.
All are Invited to the Ramsay End-of-Summer Block Party and Fundraiser for the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS).
Sunday, August 24 | 2–6 PM | Ramsay Rink
Come out an afternoon of community, connection, and fun -Enjoy free food, a beer garden, bouncy houses, live music, skateboarding, face painting, a vibrant vendor market, and loads of family-friendly fun.
It’s a celebration for a great cause, and everyone’s welcome!
The City of Calgary has announced that the Inglewood Aquatic Centre will temporarily close beginning July 21, 2025, for approximately two months to complete essential safety and infrastructure upgrades identified through a recent facility assessment.
While previous assessments indicated that repairs were not immediately necessary, recent findings confirmed the need for prompt action to protect the safety of staff and facility users. The closure is required to complete critical electrical repairs, including an upgrade to the electrical bonding system, which will ensure all metal components on the pool deck are properly grounded—significantly enhancing safety for all users. Additional work includes sump pump and railing replacements to meet current safety standards.
From June 25 - July 3, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Inglewood, Renfrew, Bridgeland, St. Patricks Island and the East Village, and various other Calgary locations.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Construction on the east sides of Blackfoot Trail and 9th Avenue SE has now been completed marking the official halfway mark on the bridge rehabilitation project. Work has now shifted to the west sides of both roadways bringing the project closer to completion.
Work is slated to pause for the duration of the Calgary Stampede to keep Calgarians and visitors moving smoothly and safely through the community during this busy time.
From June 10 - 20, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Inglewood, around the East Village, and at other Calgary locations.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
The 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon is taking place over the weekend of May 24th + 25th. Now in its 61st year, the Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race.
In order to ensure both runner and road user safety, there will be a variety of road closures throughout Calgary. You can view their interactive road closure map to learn more and pre-plan your day.
Big changes are underway at the Calgary Zoo!
Exploration Asia is undergoing 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 spring through fall, will remain closed this year. It is expected to reopen later in the 2028/2029 season.
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)
Beginning in mid-April, a series of borehole tests will take place to analyze ground conditions along the Green Line alignment. Work will occur on City-owned property and no significant impacts are expected on roadways. Each test will take one to two days. If more direct impacts are expected to residents or businesses, the Green Line team will coordinate directly with those affected.
On April 30, 2025. filming activity will be taking place at location(s) in Ramsay.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Keep reading for more information regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
On On April 10, 11, and 14, 2025, filming activity will be taking place at various locations throughout Ramsay.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Please keep reading for more information regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Early works for the 6 Street SE Underpass are expected to start Monday, March 31, 2025. The project will see a new vehicle link with the construction of an underpass for traffic under rail infrastructure, adding another access point to Calgary’s entertainment district as we prepared for some major developments in the area.
There are several ongoing infrastructure projects happening in Inglewood and Ramsay. Below is an at-a-glance look at the current status of each project. To learn more and stay up to date on anticipated timelines, please visit: engage.calgary.ca/inglewoodramsay, or sign up for construction alerts through the Ramsay-Inglewood infrastructure Projects newsletter.
Beginning March 17 through to early April, the Green Line is undertaking a series of borehole tests, identifying utility locations along the future LRT alignment. The objective of this project is to determine whether existing utilities (owned by ATCO, ENMAX, The City of Calgary, Bell, TELUS and Shaw/Rogers) along the Green Line route need to be relocated or can be protected in place.
Test sites are limited to City-owned property but may impact general traffic in the area. There are approximately 200 locations across the SE Segment of the Green Line LRT, on City-owned land. Each investigation is expected to take one day with work happening between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Where there are potential impacts to residences or businesses, the Green Line team will contact those who may be directly affected.
Hey, Inglewood + Ramsay - sign up for the Ramsay/Inglewood Public Realm Improvements Newsletter to keep up to date with construction impacts in the area, expected to begin mid-April.
Public Realm Improvements along 11th Street SE and 12th Street SE have been identified as the first Stage of construction in Ramsay and Inglewood for the City’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) program. This work will improve future connections to transit and nearby public spaces, while supporting multi-model transportation and investing in better public spaces.
Interested community residents are invited to come out and learn more about the future Ramsay/Inglewood GreenLine Station design plans.
Stop by the Calgary Bridge Centre (1140 8 Street SE) on Wednesday, February 26th from 6 - 8pm. The presentation will begin at 6:15pm, followed by an opportunity for residents to ask questions of the GreenLine team.
From our families to yours, with love and fellowship, we wish you peace, respite, rejuvenation, and all the best in 2025.
In lieu of mailing traditional holiday cards, we’ve opted to donate to several notable local charities. This season, our focus is on supporting four organizations doing deeply meaningful and important work to care for our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours.
Happy Holidays!
In late November, the Green Line team hosted three information sessions along the southeast portion of the alignment. We shared the current 60% design for stations between Ramsay/Inglewood and Shepard, as well as plans for bridges and guideways.
At this level of design, key elements have been established and can show Calgarians how these features will integrate within their communities.
Meet Ralphie: Ramsay’s Community Elf!
Ralphie the Ramsay Elf is returning for his 5th holiday season! Each year, Ralphie has brought a touch of magic and mischief to Ramsay! Known for his sense of humor and kind heart, Ralphie has been popping up all over the Ramsay Rink Park, leaving smiles and laughter in his wake.
During last week’s mid-cycle budget adjustments, Council voted to reconsider a prior motion to close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre later in December 2024 and to reinstate funding that will extend the operational life of the pool.
Our gratitude goes out to the passionate community members who rallied to advocate for this outcome. While this decision is a temporary stopgap to the eventual end-of-life closure of the pool, we are committed to continuing to enjoy this facility while we have it, and keeping it operational for as long as funding allocated for repairs allows or until the expansion of the MNP Sports Centre expansion is complete, anticipated in 2027.
The City of Calgary will be onsite to repair the water main on 11 St SE between 20 Ave SE and the CPKC railway tracks. Work is anticipated to begin on November 25, and is expected to be completed by December 13. This may vary depending on the condition of soil, existing utilities, and weather. We will proactively communicate any construction updates to those impacted by this work.
As GreenLine design work resumes between 4 Street SE and Shepard, the project team will be hosting several community information sessions in late November to share the most recent designs plans for the southeast stations. This is an opportunity for Calgarians to ask questions, learn more, and get an updated look at the project’s progress.
The City of Calgary is replacing the water main on 26 Ave SE between 11 St SE and Highfield Rd SE. The water main replacement in your area is anticipated to begin October 14 to November 11, 2024. This may vary depending on the condition of soil, existing utilities and weather. We will proactively communicate any construction updates to those impacted by this work.
Caitlind Brown & Monica Ila are two Ramsay-based artists who have been working on an immersive mural for the underpass beneath the train line on 11th-12th Street SE. This underpass is an important pedestrian corridor and the primary connector between Ramsay, Inglewood, and the Bow River.
Together with the Ramsay Community Association, they’ve coordinated with both the City of Calgary and CPKC (formerly CP Rail) to animate the underpass with a bright and colourful mural. The mural design will be inspired by hyper-local histories, stories, and myths from the neighbourhood.
If you’ve travelled along 11th/12th Street SE in Inglewood or Ramsay over the last several weeks, you’ll have noticed a reconfiguration of the protected wheeling lane between the Zoo Bridge in Inglewood (8th Ave SE) and the former Lilydale site in Ramsay (21st Ave SE.)
These changes are a temporary setup to what will eventually be a robust public realm redesign along 11/12 Street SE as we begin to build the GreenLine.
This year’s HMCS Barn Burner was a wild success!
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee welcomed nearly 600 friends, family, community organizations. and service members to this year’s event! All to help raise funds for the Foothills Burn Treatment Centre and The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary on behalf of HMCS Calgary, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
This October 20, 2025, Calgarians have the power to shape what comes next for our city. However you participate, your vote helps decide the vision and leadership that will carry Calgary into the future.
On Monday, October 20, 2025, Calgarians will head to the polls to decide who leads our city. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or getting involved for the first time, this upcoming election is your chance to make a real difference in helping shape Calgary’s best future.
Advance voting runs from October 6–11. Election Day is October 20.
Here is everything you need to know going into the election.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th provides a time to reflect on the experiences of residential school Survivors, honour their stories, and consider meaningful ways to support reconciliation. Beyond wearing orange, here are actions that can help strengthen understanding, build connections, and advance this important work.
For more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools. This government policy had individual, family, and community intergenerational trauma impacts. At The City, we believe you can support Truth and Reconciliation every day.
Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Remembering the Children.
Calgary saw higher-than-normal rainfall in July and August, leading to saturated turf and unusually thick grass growth across parks, playfields, and roadsides. This has extended mowing times and increased the number of mowing-related 311 requests. The Ward 9 office also received an increase in outreach from constituents concerned about long grass and delays in mowing neighbourhood parks and public spaces.
Calgarians now have a new way to slow down, recharge, and connect with nature. The City of Calgary Parks & Open Spaces has officially opened the Forest Bathing Trail at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary - the first of its kind in the city.
The City of Calgary is excited to welcome back the Curbside Treasure Hunt - a citywide weekend of giving, finding, and reusing. On September 6 and 7, 2025, Calgarians are invited to set out gently used, reusable items for neighbours to pick up and enjoy. Think of it as a giant, free garage sale that spans the entire city!
Every season, Calgary Transit reviews routes, schedules, and service levels to make sure transit keeps pace with our growing city. The Fall 2025 service changes roll out on September 1, with improvements focused on better connections, reliability, and accessibility across Calgary.
Recent changes by the province to the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, now require municipalities in Alberta to prepare and maintain a permanent register of eligible voters. This register and acceptable identification will be used by election officials to verify voter eligibility for Calgary’s upcoming General Election on October 20, 2025.
Elections Calgary encourages all eligible voters to take a moment to confirm their registration and ensure their information is up to date.
The City of Calgary’s annual Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCC) recruitment campaign begins on Tuesday 2025 August 5 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Thursday 2025 September 4 at 4:00 p.m.
BCCs provide City Council with perspectives and recommendations regarding important civic issues. They also play an integral role in bringi
The City of Calgary is working to improve transit along 52 Street East, and we need your help!
We're exploring options to upgrade Route 23 into a faster, more reliable Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. As part of this process, we are conducting a Functional Planning Study to gather feedback and shape the future of transit along this important corridor.
This initiative is part of Calgary Transit’s long-term strategic plan, Route Ahead, and focuses on a 30 kilometre stretch of 52 Street East, from Saddletowne Circle in Saddle Ridge to Seton. The upgraded service will provide faster, more reliable transit, with upgraded station amenities similar to the MAX routes, connecting key destinations for work, living, and recreation.
After an extensive, Indigenous-led design competition, The Wandering Spirit, presented by groundcubed and Adrian Stimson, has been selected as the design concept for Calgary’s future Indian Residential School Memorial (IRSM). The City of Calgary and The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland are proud to move forward with this powerful and thoughtful vision.
Beginning July 16, 2025, mobile tickets on othe My Fare and Transit apps will require validation on platforms before boarding a CTrain. The My Fare app will be updated to require tickets to be activated by a customer and then validated through scanning on a platform validator. Just like paper tickets, customers riding without a validated proof of fare could face a fine. This new process will increase the proper use of mobile tickets.
The 2025 Barn Burnerwas a wild success!
An incredible night of community, connection, and celebration, raising funds for two incredible local charities: the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society and the Veterans Association Food Bank.
Thank you to everyone that came out to help celebrate, and the amazing sponors, performers, volunteers, service members, and staff that made the night possible.
Sharing a few photos from the evening, capturing the energy, generosity, and great company that made it all unforgettable. Thanks to Ainsley Christine from Freckle Face Media Co for the beautiful photos.
“When you paint something, you have to tell a story.”
This is a lesson Indigenous artist Flora Johnson shared with the volunteer youth artists she worked with to create a new mural at the Erin Woods Community Association. Titled Inspiration, the mural holds a story not only in its imagery, but in the journey surrounding its creation.
From now through the early fall, The City of Calgary’s engagement practices are being reviewed by an independent company, KPMG. The Engagement Review aims to improve how The City engages with Calgarians.
Engagement means having meaningful conversations between The City and Calgary residents, as well as other groups or communities. Engagement may include activities like community meetings, surveys and online feedback forms open to everyone. The City’s Engage Policy defines engagement as “Purposeful dialogue between The City, impacted or interested Calgarians and other communities or groups to gather information to influence decision-making.”
This summer, the team at Common Ground is hitting the road to hear directly from Albertans about how they see their province, politics, and future. With so much change over the past year, this is a timely opportunity to connect, listen, and better understand what matters most to people across Alberta.
The City is designing improvements to pathways and bikeways for communities in Marlborough Park, Albert Park Radisson Heights, Penbrooke Meadows, Forest Heights, Forest Lawn, Dover, Southview and Erin Woods. These communities were selected because they align with Calgary's established Pathway and Bikeway Network. The proposed route designs aim to better connect Calgarians to their homes, work, school, parks and services. When routes are improved, they provide safe, healthy, and affordable travel choices for people of all ages and all abilities, year-round.
Today marked a monumental milestone in Calgary’s history as shovels hit the ground for the first phase of the Green Line LRT, Calgary’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project to date. With representatives from all three levels of government in attendance, this groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the Phase 1 project and launched the start of construction on the transformative SE Segment of the Green Line.
The City of Calgary’s newly establihed Traffic Safety Team is ramping up enforcement this summer to crack down on excessively loud vehicles. The goal is to reduce noise pollution and support safer, more livable neighbourhoods.
Vehicle noise isn’t just a nuisance - it impacts mental and physical health, disrupts sleep, and lowers quality of life. Common violations include noisy exhausts, excessive engine revving, loud stereos, squealing tires, and modified mufflers. These issues are enforceable under the Traffic Safety Act.
Summer Starts Here! With over 200 festivals and events happening between June and September, downtown Calgary is the place to be this summer.
To make it easier than ever to explore what’s happening, The City of Calgary has created the Downtown Summer Festivals & Events Website – your go-to guide to find festivals, events, markets and cultural experiences happening downtown all summer long.
Calgary has made history by becoming the first Canadian city to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award for its parks, an internationally recognized benchmark for excellence in public green spaces. Two of Calgary’s prime parks, Reader Rock Garden and Stanley Park, have met the award’s strict criteria, setting a new national standard for park quality and sustainability.
The Green Flag Award evaluates parks on multiple fronts: natural habitat preservation, cleanliness, safety, welcoming design, and long-term community engagement. Calgary’s success highlights a commitment to excellence in every category. Reader Rock Garden, already celebrated for its heritage restoration and cultural significance, shines as a well-maintained oasis in the city.
In preparation for kids heading back to school, the Salvation Army East Calgary Community Resource Centre in Forest Lawn is looking for donations of backpacks and school supplies.
Your donations help us ensure that every child in Calgary can have the joy of a new backpack and essential supplies to empower them as they begin a new school year.
Good news for Calgary: both lanes of the 4 Avenue Flyover are now open during peak hours, ahead of schedule!
Since April, the bridge had been reduced to a single lane of traffic in order to accommodate essential upgrades, extending the life of Calgary’s longest bridge for decades to come.
It’s offically here! Tool Shed Brewing and HMCS Calgary have officially launched a special edition beer to mark the ship’s 30th anniversary with the Royal Canadian Navy. For three decades, HMCS Calgary has stood with strength and purpose, and now, we raise a glass (or a can!) to its incredible crew, past, present, and future.
This Stampede, we’re tipping our hats to Calgary’s unique bond with the Canadian Navy, showing love for the folks who serve our city, and raising funds for some great local charities, all at two incredible events!
Commissioning of the newly installed equipment at the Glenmore and Bearspaw Water Treatment Plants is nearly complete and fluoride will start being reintroduced into drinking water starting Monday, June 30, 2025.
The City of Calgary follows Health Canada’s Guidance for Community Water Fluoridation, which identifies optimal fluoride levels to be 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to prevent and reduce tooth decay. To protect public health, we will begin adding fluoride gradually, carefully monitoring and adjusting the levels until we achieve the 0.7 mg/L optimal level.
The 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon is taking place on Sunday, May 25th. Celebrating its 60th year, the Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race.
In order to ensure both runner and road user safety, there will be a variety of road closures throughout Calgary. You can view their interactive road closure map to learn more and pre-plan your day.
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!