This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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.
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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.
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The Bridgeland Main Street project, part of The City’s larger Main Streets program, is moving into its next stage of construction, with work being focused on the 1st Avenue NE blocks between 6 and 7 Street NE. This next stage of work is slated to begin on June 27th and last for approximately 8 weeks.
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The City is currently planning for upcoming road construction along 17 Avenue SE between Hubalta Road SE and the Stoney Trail limits.
Our contractor, Aecon, is scheduled to begin milling, concrete rehabilitation, and paving activities the week of June 9, with anticipated completion in late June.
Eastbound Memorial Drive turning onto Southbound 36 Street SE
Northbound 36 Street S.E. turning onto Eastbound Memorial Drive SE
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.
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The City is currently facilitating right-turn improvement work at the intersection of 36 Street SE and Memorial Drive SE. These improvements are expected to continue through mid-July 2025.
As part of the City's commitment to enhancing pedestrian and traffic safety, smart right-turn signals are being installed at two key corners of the intersection:
Eastbound Memorial Drive turning onto Southbound 36 Street SE
Northbound 36 Street S.E. turning onto Eastbound Memorial Drive SE
As part of the City’s commitment to creating safer and more accessible streets for all users, the following upgrades are being made at all four corners of the intersection at 5 Avenue + 8 Street NE:
Curb extensions on the west side to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and increase visibility
Updated wheelchair ramps on the east side to meet modern accessibility standards
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.
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From June 16 - 20, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Ogden. In order to prepare to film, there will be some temporary no parking restrictions in the area between the June 13 and June 20, 2025.
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.
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The City will be in the Manchester Industrial area to extend the water main on the north side of 53 Ave S.E. between 1A St S.E. and 4 St S.E. in the April 2025 and is anticipated to take six weeks to complete.
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Sport Hub is a new collaboration between The City of Calgary, school boards, sport organizations, and community partners. It aims to increase access to sport opportunities for kids and teens between the ages of 5-18, resudng barriers to participation in sport by delivering free or low-cost, high-quality sport lessons directly in schools and communities.
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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.
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Are part of the Bridgeland MainStreets project, below is an updated construction schedule for the ongoing utilities work along 1 Avenue NE as part of the ENMAX scope of work.
ENMAX’s contractor will be installing underground utilities along 1 Avenue N.E from Edmonton Trail N.E. to 4 Street N.E. To complete this work safely and efficiently, portions of 1 Avenue N.E. will be closed in stages over the coming weeks.We anticipate the new lane closure and parking changes will begin Friday, May 9, 2025, and will remain in effect for the duration of this stage of the construction (expected to be roughly 8 weeks).
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The City of Calgary has proudly selected Onward Homes 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.
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With the warmer weather comes another busy construction season for The City and the final construction season for the 4th Avenue Flyover. The bridge rehabilitation is still on track (and on budget) to be completed later this fall.
Crews recently completed another milestone, replacing the right barrier, leaving only a couple of major works left to complete on the bridge: paving and installing the sign structures.
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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.
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The former Ogden Legion building, once a vibrant gathering place for veterans and community members alike, is finally slated for demolition due to significant, ongoing safety concerns. Located at the corner of 78 Avenue and Ogden Road SE, the building has been vacant since 2012 and has since become a hotspot for vandalism and unauthorized occupancy.
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The Salvation Army East Calgary Community Hub has a new youth program called The Bunker. They wll be hosting a variety of events geared towards kids ages 13-17 in East Calgary throughout the summer. Check out some of their offerings below, or visit their events calendar for more info on these and other community-focused programming.
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The Beaumont Circus Project team has created a short video update addressing some of the frequently asked questions and common concerns raised during the latest rount of engagement efforts. The video provides additional background on the project and aims to help keep neighbours informed.
Additonally, the FAQ section on the project page has been updated to reflect some of the more recent questions and clarify key topics.
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Please note: the tennis courts at George Moss Park (7225 24 Street SE) will temprorarly close for resurfacing work for the majority of May and June.
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