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The chill is in the air and downtown has the best spots to warm up, wind down, and explore something new. ❄️

November is all about cozy vibes — think steaming lattes, glowing lights, and warm places to gather with friends & family.

✨ Discover your Cozy Adventure at exploredowntownyyc.com.
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It’s budget deliberation week & this is your opportunity to speak directly to City Council.

Public Submissions will be heard today (Nov 24) and tomorrow (Nov 25) – both in-person & virtual options are available.

Visit calgary.ca/budget to sign-up to share your thoughts on the 2026 Budget.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Before, during and after snowfall our crews respond using our Priority Snow Plan. This plan prioritizes the busiest and most used parts of our transportation network! More info can found at calgary.ca/snow
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Tomorrow, November 22, is National Housing Day. We aspire to ensure every Calgarian has an affordable place to call home. More homes, more choice, better affordability. Learn more at calgary.ca/housing.
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Still thinking about bringing home a new cat or dog? Animal Services' adoption event runs right through the end of the November! 🐾

🐶 Dogs: $100+GST (reg. $225)
🐱 Cats: $84.52+GST (reg. $169)

Includes spay/neuter, microchipping, health check & a one-year pet license.

Visit calgary.ca/AdoptAPet.
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Feeling the chill, #YYC? We’ve got just what you need to warm up this November.

From steaming lattes to show-stopping performances, our Cozy Adventure Guidey is packed with downtown gems that’ll have you feeling toasty from the inside out.

✨ Start your cozy adventure at exploredowntownyyc.com.
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Calling Calgary authors! Submit your work of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, or children's literature for the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, part of the Calgary Awards.

🏆 $5,000 prize
📅 Deadline: Dec. 1

Judged by an independent jury via @writersguildab.bsky.social.

Apply: www.calgary.ca/awards/calga...
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Are you ready for the unexpected? 🚨

Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) wants to know how prepared Calgarians are for emergencies.

✅ Take our anonymous survey (available in several languages)
🎁 Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card

Visit engage.calgary.ca/ReadyCalgary.
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our latest quarterly report reflects on the past two quarters of 2025 and shows just how much Calgary is evolving.

In this report you will find updates on:
🏘️Housing
🚓Public Safety
🚉Transit & Accessibility
🚰City Infrastructure
& More

Read the full report👇
Highlights from the second and third quarter 2025
The quarterly report provides highlights to key performance measures and indicators for our priority areas: housing, public safety, transit, and infrastructure.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We’re excited to share the final designs for Ward 5’s future pathways and bikeways! 🚲🚶‍♀️

See how input from Castleridge, Falconridge, Martindale, Taradale & Saddle Ridge residents, shaped safer, better-connected routes.

Learn more: engage.calgary.ca/ward5connections
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🚍We’re in the final phase of planning the 144 Avenue North BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and we want your input! Here’s how:
💬Join us in-person - see dates/times on our project web page.
💻Can’t make it? View plans & provide feedback online by Dec. 8.
🔗 engage.calgary.ca/144AveBRTfps...
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🚊Red Line LRT South Extension
We’re now in Phase 2 planning for this future LRT extension and we want to hear from you!

Join us at one of our events or view early station concepts and provide feedback online until Dec 5.

Info & event details: engage.calgary.ca/RedLineLRT-F...
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Every Drop Counts 💧 Share your feedback on the Water Efficiency Plan before 📅Dec.7!

We've saved 30% in water use since 2005 but more progress is possible.

Tell us: how we can save more and improve water use?

Visit engage.calgary.ca/waterefficiency to give your feedback.
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Dark evenings? Not on your watch! 🌃

Streetlights keep our streets bright after dark.
If one’s burnt out, flickering, or staying on all day, report it in under 1min using Calgary’s Streetlight Outage Map.

It’s the fastest way to brighten your block.
Report an outage today: calgary.ca/streetlight
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🌆 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
Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
The Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee provides advice to support the priorities of The City of Calgary’s Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, as well as projects identifi...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🚨 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
November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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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.
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
❄️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
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🟩 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.
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
❄️ 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!
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚍💜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...
MAX Purple
A functional planning study to extend the dedicated transit lanes and the transit service further east to city limits
engage.calgary.ca
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM