The City of Calgary
by The City of Calgary
News audio and speeches from The City of Calgary.
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Crowchild Trail Study: Your ideas. Turned to concepts. Let’s evaluate.
The Crowchild Trail Study is in Phase 4: Concept Evaluation. Throughout June, we are working with Calgarians to evaluate the preliminary design concepts using the goals developed in Phase 2: Confirm Project Goals. Calgarians can provide their input at registered workshops, drop-in sessions…
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Mayor recognizes environmental innovation by Calgary youth
Mayor Naheed Nenshi toured eco-exhibits that lined the walls of the City Hall Atrium this week, as elementary and junior high school students proudly showcased their environmental achievements at the 27th Annual Mayor’s Environmental Expo. The youth Eco-Leaders explained how their projects…
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The City of Calgary Roads construction programs 2016 kickoff
The City of Calgary Roads business unit will highlight a number of their larger projects and some of the statistics for the 2016 paving season, as well as an opportunity for media to interview various operational subject matter experts. The City of Calgary is committed to posting informative…
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Using the Civic Census data
Taking a few minutes of your time to complete the Census helps The City plan for its future. Derek Pomreinke, a planner at The City of Calgary talks about how his team is able to use the raw data to analyse how the population of Calgary changes, grows and shifts. For more information visit...
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Deerfoot Trail Corridor Study begins in June
The City of Calgary (The City) and Alberta Transportation (AT) are working together to study Deerfoot Trail, between the Stoney Trail interchanges in the north and south. The study area is 37.5 km long, and includes 20 interchanges. Approximately 44 communities border the study area. “Deerfoot...
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City of Calgary Awarded 100 Resilient Cities Challenge
This morning Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Acting City Manager Brad Stevens announced Calgary’s official membership in an international group of cities in the The Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Global Network Challenge. Watch the video below as Mayor Nenshi and Brad Stevens speak with…
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The City of Calgary waiving permit fees for third annual Neighbour Day events
Mayor Naheed Nenshi reminded Calgarians today that The City of Calgary is once again waiving fees for block party and green space permits as part of Calgary’s third annual Neighbour Day on June 18. The deadline to submit permit applications for Neighbour Day events is May 27, 2016. “Neighbour Day...
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Civic Census 2016
The annual civic census information is used by The City for a variety of planning and program service delivery purposes, and by the Province for the determination of grants if available. The information is also used by a variety of outside agencies such as communities, businesses, school boards,...
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Mayor’s reaction to new provincial budget
Mayor Naheed Nenshi provides reaction, from a City of Calgary perspective, on the new provincial budget.
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Door-to-door Census collection
This year the door-to-door census collection begins on April 11. Census takers will be wearing a City of Calgary ID badge with their likeness and the Elections and Information Services office contact information, and they will be carrying an Ipad. If you are not home when your census taker visits...
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Using the Civic Census data
Taking a few minutes of your time to complete the Census helps The City plan for its future. Derek Pomreinke, a planner at The City of Calgary talks about how his team is able to use the raw data to analyse how the population of Calgary changes, grows and shifts. For more information visit...
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Annual street sweeping program kick-off
Our annual street sweeping program will kick-off on April 3, weather permitting. This roadway maintenance program improves safety and mobility in Calgary by removing sanding materials and other debris that have accumulated on roads and along major sidewalks and boulevards this past…
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JUNOs on the CTrain
It’s JUNO Week in Calgary! The City alongside OutLoudYYC, the JUNO Awards host committee had a special event celebrating our city’s vibrant music scene and one of the many opportunities for all Calgarians to enjoy the festivities leading up to the award ceremony on April 3. Visit outloudyyc.com,...
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City golf courses open early this year
Swing in to Spring with The City of Calgary Golf Courses & Ranges as they open for the season. This video includes up-to-date information on the City of Calgary Golf Courses and range openings, affordable golf events and free golf opportunities. To download our free golf app and for all your...
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Mayor Nenshi speaks with media following federal budget announcement
Mayor Nenshi speaks with media following federal budget announcement
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Mayor Nenshi responds to the passing of Rob Ford
Mayor Nenshi responds to the passing of Rob Ford
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Census Online
Census Online has now begun and can now be accessed on calgary.ca/census. Access codes are being mailed to residents of Calgary starting today March 21 till April 10. If you did not receive an access code, have technical difficulties or have questions about Census Online, you can call…
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Understanding how things work at City Hall
Learning about the inner workings of Council and its Committees. Exploring the many ways you can connect with your City, Mayor, and Councillors. For more information visit calgary.ca/citycouncil
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Calgary Transit employees reunite lost four-year-old with parents
On February 23, a four-year-old boy became separated from his parents at Westbrook Station and hopped onto a CTrain alone. As the train left the station, the boy’s frantic dad immediately hit the help phone button alerting Calgary Transit staff to what had happened.Thanks to great work by Calgary...
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“Is Kindness in the Workplace Overrated?" Presented by Gary Lepine
Over the last number of years we have heard more and more about bringing a greater degree of kindness into the workplace. At first glance this seems to make sense, who couldn’t use a little more kindness in their lives? But has kindness become overrated? Is it possible to have too much of a good...
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Action Plan Check-in
The City of Calgary held an event to launch the Action Plan Check-in with citizens to find out what matters most for 2017-2018. Action Plan is The City’s business plan and budget document. It was developed in 2014 for the years 2015-2018. Council approved the Action Plan 2015-2018 in November...
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Busking program pilot
With a growing city and nearly 500 busking IDs issued on a yearly basis, a review of how The City supports busking is currently being undertaken. The second phase of the review will implement and pilot some of the recommendations gathered in phase one. Feedback on the pilot and how the changes…
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Baconfest 2016
The brain-child of Planning, Development & Assessment General Manager Rollin Stanley, Baconfest was originally intended as one-time film festival in 2014 to celebrate a short film series created by Ed Bacon. The event was so well received by Calgarians that it became an annual film festival...
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Key findings from the 2016 Assessment roll
Jan. 5, 2016, The City of Calgary will mail over half a million property and business assessment notices. The 2016 assessment values reflect the market value of property on July 1, 2015, adjusted for any changes in physical condition recorded by Dec. 31, 2015; and the typical net annual rental...
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Citizen Satisfaction Survey & Research on Calgary's Economy
Calgary, AB (November 23, 2015) – The City of Calgary has released the results of the 2015 Citizen Satisfaction Survey to understand the needs and perceptions of Calgarians and identify areas for improvement. New this year, The City also conducted research on Calgary’s economy to better…
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Mayor Nenshi on the passing of Manmeet Bhullar
A comment from Mayor Nenshi on the passing of Calgary Greenway MLA, Manmeet Bhullar.
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Update Syrian refugees in Calgary
On November 24, 2014, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, the City's director of Community & Neighbourhood Services, Katie Black and chief executive officer of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Fariborz Birjandian provided an update on how we're working with The Government of Canada to resettle Syrian...
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Pulling a Calgary Transit bus in support of the United Way
On Thursday, Oct. 29, teams from Calgary Transit and several other City of Calgary business units competed to pull a 13-ton bus across the finish line in the fastest time.The bus pull event, which promises to be a lot of fun, is being held in support of the Civic Employees United Way…
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[RAW CLIPS] Darcy Cairns speaking about the Leaf & Pumpkin composting program
Raw clips: Darcy Cairns, Superintendent, Programs with The City of Calgary, speaking about the Leaf & Pumpkin composting program Background: The City of Calgary is launching its annual fall Leaf & Pumpkin composting program starting Friday, September 25 until Sunday, November 8. Residents can…
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Leaf & Pumpkin composting program starts this weekend
BACKGROUND:The City of Calgary is launching its annual fall Leaf & Pumpkin composting program starting Friday, September 25 until Sunday, November 8. Residents can bring their bagged leaves and pumpkins to one of the 36 drop-off locations around the city. Leaves and pumpkins collected through the...
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Culture Days in Calgary FREE Block Party
BACKGROUND:A special media launch took place on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. to announce details about the Block Party being held this Friday, which helps kick off Culture Days in Calgary. Stephen Avenue Walk and Olympic Plaza will become party central for Culture Days in Calgary starting Sept....
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[RAW CLIPS] Teresa Byrne speaking about Culture Days in Calgary
Media Availability Sept 23, 2015): Culture Days in Calgary FREE Block Party this Friday Raw Clips:Teresa Byrne speaking about Culture Days in Calgary Background: A special media launch took place on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. to announce details about the Block Party being held this Friday,...
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Snow in September - Calgary remembers “Snowtember” 2014
A tree planting to commemorate the one year anniversary of ‘Snowtember’ and kick-off a year of tree education at this year’s Arbour Day school takes place at 10 a.m. Thursday September 10th, 2015. Expected speakers include: Naheed Nenshi, Mayor; The City of Calgary, Nico Bernard; Manager of the...
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Calgary region transit gets $187 million GreenTRIP boost
Transportation Minister Brian Mason and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, addressed the media about GreenTRIP Friday September 4th, 2015. A total of 18 different GreenTRIP projects have been approved for the Calgary Regional Partnership to improve LRT service, expand bus transit options and improve...
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Fire Ban in Calgary - Aug 25, 2015
Media were invited to learn about the fire ban being issued for Calgary. Calgary is currently under an air quality advisory, as issued by Alberta Health Services, due to smoke from forest fires in neighbouring provinces and states. To minimize additional smoke adding to the poor air quality, the...
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The Family of Man - Public Art
Ten 20 foot tall figures arranged on the grounds of the Calgary Board of Education along Macleod Trail South. Sculpted artist Mario Armengol. City of Calgary Downtown Public Art Circuit Take a tour of The City of Calgary's art from your mobile device. This app introduces you to a selection of...
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How to prepare for a thunderstorm - tips and advice from CEMA
Deputy Chief Susan Henry, with the Calgary Emergency Management Agency, explains what steps people can take to better prepare for a thunderstorm.
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City of Calgary reopens Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to public
The City of Calgary is pleased to announce the reopening of the majority of trails in Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, the only urban-centered, federally recognized bird sanctuary in Canada, on Thursday, July 30. Trails have been closed since the flood of 2013, which had significant impacts on sanctuary...
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Calgary’s Historic City Hall is 108 years old
Calgary’s Historic City Hall is 108 years old and the only surviving city hall from this time period in Western Canada. It’s been there through it all: Elections, natural disasters and the Olympics. Did you know that initially Historic City Hall wasn’t just the seat of civic government but also...
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