This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The City of Calgary will be providing sidewalk, intersection, streetlight, and traffic safety improvements on Dartmouth Road SE and 24 Avenue SE.
Starting mid-August, City contractor, ALSA Road Construction, will:
Build a new sidewalk, curb extension and wheelchair ramp on 24 Ave SE
Build a new sidewalk along Dartmouth Road SE from 24 Ave to 26 Ave SE
Install new streetlighting on Dartmouth Road SE
Resurface the road following recent water main upgrades
We anticipate this project being complete in about four weeks time, wrapping up construction mid-September (weather permitting.)
During construction, there will be temporarily detour traffic in place. Crews will be working during non-peak hours, from 9 am to 3 pm, to minimize traffic disruptions and ensure timely completion.
To make room for the new sidewalks, curb extensions, and driveway aprons, there will be some permanent changes to parking in the area.
The new Dartmouth Road SE sidewalk and driveway aprons will be built in The City’s right of way on the east side of the road. Business parking currently on The City’s right of way will be permanently removed to allow for these improvements.
To make room for the new curb extension on 24 Avenue SE, there will a permanent reduction to the amount of on-street parking from the corner of 8 Street SE to Dartmouth Road SE
For more information on this and other upcoming street improvements in your community, please visit calgary.ca/improvements.