Looking to adopt? Now’s the perfect time! 🐾 All November, adoption fees at Animal Services are reduced: 🐶 Dogs $100 (reg. $225) 🐱 Cats $84.52 (reg. $169) Every pet is spayed/neutered, microchipped & licensed. Visit calgary.ca/AdoptAPet 1 - Jack 2 - Blue Jay 3 - Khan 4 - Ollie

🌆 Help Shape a More Inclusive Calgary! We are looking for new members to join the Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Subcommittee — and your voice matters. Advise on policy, share your lived experience & help drive meaningful change. 🗓️ Apply by November 17, 2025 at calgary.ca/gedi

🚨 The 7th Annual Calgary Climate Symposium is back! 🚨 Hail, flood, smoke, heat — learn how to reduce risk and what to know about insurance & recovery in Calgary. Free, virtual sessions | Nov 17–21 | Open to all Register at Calgary.ca/climatesymposium

Have you built a backyard suite or thought about building one? We want to hear from you about the Backyard Suites Incentive Program to help homeowners build backyard suites more easily and affordably. Share your thoughts by Nov. 28 at engage.calgary.ca/backyard.

❄️Winter in Calgary just got a whole lot cooler. From November to March, downtown transforms into a cozy, twinkling playground filled with events, delicious treats, and unforgettable experiences. Start your adventure today at exploredowntownyyc.com. #ExploreDowntownYYC

🟩 Reminder! Green carts are now being picked up every other week during the winter. Weekly pickup will resume in the spring. 🌱 Check your pick-up schedule at calgary.ca/cartschedule or download the Calgary Garbage Day app.

❄️ Is your home ready for winter? The Fall Water Checklist can help: ✔️ Check for leaks indoors & out. ✔️ Turn off outdoor taps & winterize irrigation to avoid freezing and leaks. ✔️ Know when to stop watering lawns, trees & shrubs Visit calgary.ca/waterguide to learn more!

Don’t let spooky season create scary waste habits! 👻 🟢 Green cart: Pumpkin guts & old jack-o’-lanterns (no candles/paint) 🔵 Blue cart: Paper & cardboard treat boxes ⚫ Black cart: Candy wrappers, chip bags, broken decorations Not sure where it goes? Visit calgary.ca/WhatGoesWhere.

🚍💜MAX Purple East BRT Extension Designs are now ready for you to view for this Bus Rapid Transit route extension along 17 Ave SE, between 54 & 116 St SE. ✔️More reliable service ✔️Upgrades to stations & connections ✔️Plans for future growth Take a look! engage.calgary.ca/maxpurple?ci...

Halloween’s almost here, Calgary! 🎃 Tomorrow night, little ghosts & goblins will be searching for treats, let’s do our part to keep them safe. 👻 Trick-or-treaters: use glow sticks & cross at corners 🚗 Drivers: slow down, stay alert & turn on headlights early 👉 calgary.ca/traffictips

The official Swearing-in Ceremony to mark the 2025-2029 council term is about to begin at 6:00 p.m. See your new City Council at calgary.ca/live

On Wednesday Oct 29, we will hold the official Swearing-in Ceremony to mark the 2025-2029 council term. You can watch the ceremony and see your new City Council. 📅: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 🕕: 6-7:00 p.m. 💻: calgary.ca/live

📌 4 Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Complete! 🎉 Thank you for your patience during construction. ✅ Upgraded condition & streetlights ✅ Extended service life ~35 years ✅ Strengthened a key link in Calgary’s network Info: calgary.ca/4AveFlyoverRehab

🌼 Plan your dream yard! Register for “Design Your Yard,” a 4-evening online workshop by the Calgary Horticultural Society. 🗓️ Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20 | Register by Oct. 28 Register now: www.calhort.org/whats-happen...

With pedestrian deaths on Calgary roads at a ten-year high, it’s time to join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost: calgary.ca/visionzero This isn’t just data — it’s a crisis. We all must act and put safety first. @calgarypolice.bsky.social #SaferCalgary #CaringForCalgary #PlanYourTrip

Starting in November, green cart pickup switches to bi-weekly🍂. Weekly service returns in spring. 📅 Check your collection schedule at calgary.ca/collection.

Don’t let burnt-out streetlights be a boo-mer! 👻 Report them in under a minute and keep your neighbourhood bright for all the ghouls and goblins this Halloween. Try it today: calgary.ca/streetlight

RV Owners: Winter is coming! 📅Until Oct. 31: Driveway & street parking rules apply as usual. 📅Nov. 1–Mar. 31, 2026: No driveway parking Street: 3 days max, then 48hrs off-site Detached trailers/campers: never allowed on streets/alleys Side/back yard storage allowed More info: calgary.ca/RVparking

October is Pedestrian Safety Month A Central Memorial High School student created this award-winning video for the 2025 Travel Safe Student Video Contest, reminding us to look out for one another. Keep Calgary’s streets safe & stay alert whether walking or driving. calgary.ca/traffictips

Day 2 of ballot counting has wrapped! All ballots cast during the Advance Vote and by mail for councillor and school board trustee have now been counted. All unofficial results for mayor, councillor and school board trustees are available at electionscalgary.ca/2025results. 1/2

Counting of ballots for councillor contests has concluded. Election workers will now begin to count the remaining ballots for school board trustee contests. Unofficial results are available at electionscalgary.ca/2025results or read more at newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-general...

Day 2 of ballot counting for the 2025 General Election has started at the counting centre. Today, election workers will count councillor and school board trustee ballots that were cast during the Advance Vote and by mail. 1/2

Thank you to Calgarians, candidates and election workers for participating in the democratic process. Unofficial mayor results are available on electionscalgary.ca/2025results. 1/3

Calgarians have voted. Now the counting begins! Provincial legislation requires ballots for mayor, councillors and school board trustees to be counted by hand. 1/4

Voting stations close at 8 p.m. – if you haven’t voted yet, there is still time! If you are in line by 8 p.m. you’ll be able to cast your ballot. ➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote

Between 10 a.m., when voting stations opened, and 4 p.m. approximately 89,900 Calgarians have cast a vote in the 2025 General Election. 1/2

Between 10 a.m., when voting stations opened, and 1p.m. approximately 28,160 Calgarians have cast a vote in the 2025 General Election. Read more at: newsroom.calgary.ca/2025-general....

Some stations experienced longer wait times this morning. Voting stations tend to be busiest when they first open and in the late afternoon and evening hours. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will get to cast your vote. ➡️ electionscalgary.ca/vote

Hello voters – It’s Election Day! Voting stations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out where to vote and what to bring at electionscalgary.ca/vote. Happy voting!

Heading into Election Day, approximately 96,549 Calgarians have already voted during the Advance Vote. We will continue to provide updated voter turnout and election information throughout the day across our social media channels. Read more: newsroom.calgary.ca/election-day....

💧 Did you know fixing leaks can save money 💸 & conserve water? ✔️ Check toilets/sinks 🚽 ✔️ Run full loads & use efficient appliances ⚙️ ✔️ Winterize outdoor watering ❄️ Together we can make water efficiency part of daily life! 🌍💙 👉 www.calgary.ca/water/progra... to learn more!

Avoid waiting to cast your vote at your designated voting station on Election Day (Oct 20). Vote early during Advance Vote at any voting location until Oct. 11 to cast your vote. Find an Advance Voting station that is convenient for you at www.electionscalgary.ca/for-voters/w...

We are looking for individuals to join the Access Design Subcommittee! If you are passionate about accessibility and enjoy working collaboratively to create change, this is the opportunity for you. ➡️Learn more and apply online by 5PM on Oct 31, 2025: calgary.ca/ADS

Never miss a collection day! 📲 Download the Calgary Garbage Day app onto your phone to view your collection schedule and set reminders. ➡️ Android users: play.google.com/store/apps/d... ➡️ Apple users: apps.apple.com/us/app/calga...

With public school classes cancelled across Alberta due to the teachers’ strike, we & our civic partners are stepping up to support families. Keep your kids active, curious, & engaged with fun one-day camps & activities across the city. Find all programs & activities at calgary.ca/StrikeActivities

🚗📱Planning your route? We have “Waze” for that! Our ongoing partnership with Waze helps us act on real-time traffic updates so we can keep you up to date and moving! To learn more ⤵️ 📲 calgary.ca/roads/conditions/navigating-construction.html?cid=social-bluesky-navigating-construction-2025-wazereel3

🎉Celebrate Active Aging Week with Us! It’s a time to embrace the joy & benefits of staying active at every age. We’re inviting you to join us for friendly coffee socials across Calgary. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee or tea, meet new people, & build meaningful connections.☕ More: calgary.ca/free

Advance Vote for the 2025 General Election begins today and runs from Oct 6-11. Check out our “Where Do I Vote?” tool, enter the address of where you are that day & you’ll be shown the nearest Advance Vote location. Remember to bring an acceptable form of ID to vote. Visit electionscalgary.ca/vote

📖Calgary authors, this is for you! Submit your published work of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, children’s literature or drama for the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, part of the Calgary Awards. 🏆$5k prize Judged by independent jury via @writersguildab.bsky.social Apply by Dec 1: calgary.ca/calgaryawards

13 pedestrians. 16 motorists. That’s how many people died on Calgary roads in 2024. Sadly, we’re on track to match or exceed those numbers in 2025. This isn’t just data — it’s a crisis. Everyone deserves to get home safely. Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost at calgary.ca/visionzero

💪Celebrate Active Aging Week with Fitness! We’re offering fitness classes designed for older adults. Whether you’re looking to try something new or keep up your routine, there’s a class for you. 📅Check the schedule and register: calgary.ca/events/active-aging-week.html

Join us in celebrating Green Sports Day on Oct 6! 🏒⚽🎾🏀 You can participate by gathering your gently used gear & donating it to our partner, Flames Sports Bank. Donated gear will be cleaned, sorted, and shared with families and youth in need. ➡️How to participate: calgary.ca/greensportsday

Fall in love with Downtown Calgary this October.🍂 From spook-tacular Halloween fun to live sports, arts, and foodie favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as you #ExploreDowntownYYC. ✨Find your guide at calgary.ca/major-projects/experience-downtown/monthly-events. 📷: Roam Creative

🚨 WANTED: Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)! These usual suspects can clog your pipes and cause costly backups. Keep them out of your drains by cooling, scraping, and composting it in your green bin. Learn more at calgary.ca/protectyourpipes.

🌍 Oct. 1 is Energy Efficiency Day! Small changes—like using LEDs or sealing drafts—save energy, cut costs, and create jobs. Together, we can make a difference. Learn more: calgary.ca/energyefficiencyday #EEday2025 #YYC #SaveEnergy

Not sure where to vote in the 2025 General Election? Our ‘Where Do I Vote?’ tool will help you figure out the correct location to vote during Advance Vote (Oct. 6-11) or on Election Day (Oct. 20). Enter your address & you’ll be given your voting station. Visit electionscalgary.ca/wheretovote today

Commemorate residential school victims, honour survivors & their families & commit to acting on reconciliation on #OrangeShirtDay Sept 30, 9-10:30am at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave. SE) OR watch live on our website. Details at calgary.ca/OrgangeShirtDay. #OrangeShirtDayYYC

Have questions about the upcoming 2025 General Election? Join our Elections Calgary team over on Reddit where they are hosting an Ask Me Anything (AMA) today from 12 - 3 p.m. Visit www.reddit.com/r/Calgary

The official list of nominated candidates who will be on the ballot for the October 20, 2025 General Election is now live. To learn who the candidates are for mayor, councillor and public or separate school board trustee visit electionscalgary.ca/vote

People are dying in record numbers on Calgary roads. In 2024, 13 pedestrians and 16 motorists were killed on Calgary roads. The highest in a decade. We need to work together to stop this, make better choices and put safety first. Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost: calgary.ca/visionzero