Renfrew Community Assocaiton: Volunteers Needed
The Renfrew Community Association is excited to launch a series of fun, family-friendly events this fall, and the need a few volunteers to help make them a success!
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This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The Renfrew Community Association is excited to launch a series of fun, family-friendly events this fall, and the need a few volunteers to help make them a success!
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On July 30 + 31, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Renfrew.
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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On Friday, July 18, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Renfrew.
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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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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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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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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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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On April 27 + 28, 2025. filming activity will be taking place at locations in Bridgeland and Renfrew.
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.
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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Starting April 23rd, 2025, the City of Calgary will begin drainage rehabilitation work at the east end of the 8th Avenue NE Bridge over Deerfoot Trail. This is a short project with work anticipated to be mostly completed by the end of May 2025.
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From now until March 27, 2025, the City of Calgary will be conducting engagement for the Beaumont Circus Project.
This project is part of the City of Calgary’s plan to improve public spaces in established neighborhoods. Beaumont Circus, located in the growing and evolving community of Renfrew, is being improved to better serve the needs of all residents, both old and new. These enhancements are funded through the Established Areas Growth and Change Strategy.
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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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Bridgeland Elves are back again this season, spreading holiday cheer to neighbours that could use a helping hand.
Sign up today to help support this wonderful initiative. There are multiple ways and a variety of cost and time commitments available - from volunteering your time or baking skills, to making a stocking for a senior or sponsoring a family.
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Beginning August 22 until September 20, 2024, The City of Calgary will be conducting online pre-engagement for the Beaumont Circus project. This site is located in the Northeast quadrant of Calgary at the intersection of 15 Ave NE & 4 St NE, within the community of Renfrew.
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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.
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The 2024 Farmers Market Season starts today!
Stop by and say hello every Thursday, June 20 - October 3 from 3:30-7:30pm. The market runs rain or shine, and as an Alberta Approved Farmers Market, at least 80% of all products available are made, baked, or grown in Alberta.
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Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee are delighted to invite you to this year’s HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
Dust off your best western attire and kick off Stampede with the Commanding Officer and members of the HMCS Calgary crew, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
There will be good food, good drink, good music, and most of all good people! This event is family-friendly (kids under 12 are free!) with proceeds going to support two soon-to-be-announced local charities.
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Our office is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
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After a 15-day Public Hearing, City Council has voted to approve citywide rezoning to allow for the construction of a variety low-density homes across Calgary.
In response to feedback from Calgarians, amendments have been introduced to address concerns regarding community engagement during the development permit phase, modified parking requirements, and adjustments to secondary suite allowances for row houses.
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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.
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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.
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