August 19, 2020
Since the pandemic started in March 2020, some things have changed for how we visit public spaces or shop in stores. One major development in the last few weeks has been the Mandatory Mask Bylaw that came into effect for…
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May 7, 2020
Weekly pickup of the City of Calgary green cart program is resuming on May 19th, so now is a good time to remind yourself about what can (and can't) go inside your green bin. YES, this can go in: Plate…
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April 17, 2020
Calgarians are coming together in a real way right now (while we are apart), and the need for supporting local businesses is now more important than ever before. Even though shopping at our favourite local shops, restaurants and markets looks…
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January 22, 2020
For 26 years now, the City of Calgary has been recognizing citizens and organizations for their outstanding achievements, contributions and devotion to our city through The Calgary Awards. This long-standing program is one of the largest citizen recognition programs in the…
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January 10, 2020
It’s that time of year again – property assessments have officially been mailed out in Calgary. Each year, property owners wait for this assessment to see how much tax they owe, based on a variety of factors. A few days…
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November 28, 2019
As a homeowner in Calgary, you probably have a lot of questions about your property tax. How is it calculated? Where does my money go? How much of my money goes towards the city versus the province? Property tax plays…
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November 7, 2019
Christmas is just around the corner – where do you go to look for presents? So many people are now turning to online shops to answer all their shopping needs. Sure, there may be a better bargain online somewhere or…
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September 29, 2019
By now, you’ve probably noticed the black and lime green scooters motoring around Calgary at all hours of the day. Kids, teens, adults and the elderly are hopping on these motorized contraptions and zipping around to explore the city, get…
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September 26, 2019
To live and work in either Calgary or Airdrie – that is an age-old question that locals ask themselves every day. Located only 15-minutes apart edge to edge, these two cities both have many pros and cons that can’t be…
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September 18, 2019
The City of Calgary is focusing on giving local artists a chance to show their talent on a large scale in an effort to continue to establish Calgary as an artistic hub in Canada. From the Peace Bridge to the…
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