Evan Spencer

📣 Advance Vote Update – Day 1

The 2025 Advance Vote is underway! 🗳️

On Monday, October 6, 14,442 Calgarians cast their ballots — representing 1.6% of eligible voters.

Every early ballot cast helps make this election run smoothly and ensures your voice is heard. Advance voting is one of the easiest ways to avoid Election Day lineups and make a difference early.

📊 For comparison:

2013 (Day 1): 3,831 voters

2017 (Day 1): 9,670 voters

2021 (Day 1): 23,329 voters

Stay tuned for daily updates at:
👉 newsroom.calgary.ca

♻️ Election Sign Recycling ♻️

From Sept 15 – Nov 15, 2025, you can drop off election signs for free at City Eco Centres!

✅ Remove stakes, screws & metal supports before drop-off (keep for your next campaign).
✅ Sort materials in your vehicle for quicker unloading.
✅ Paper, cardboard & bundled plastic bags can also be recycled.

🚫 No blue cart drop-offs—signs must go to Eco Centres to be properly recycled.

Learn more 👉 calgary.ca/electionsigns

It has been a privilege.

These signals at Seton Way and 202 Ave are now in place! Grateful to see this busy intersection receiving the proper upgrades to improve both traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

🚦 Safety upgrade coming to New Brighton!

A new RRFB (flashing crosswalk signal) will be activated on the east leg of New Brighton Dr. & New Brighton Way SE on Sept 12, 2025 (weather permitting).

New in South Calgary!

The City of Calgary has opened a new Fair Entry & Calgary Transit location in Shawnessy (333 Shawville Blvd. S.E.) 🎉

This expanded access means:
✅ Faster service with 4 Fair Entry & 2 Transit counters
✅ Discounted transit passes, recreation, and fee assistance programs
✅ Free parking + easy access to Somerset-Bridlewood CTrain
✅ A new queuing system to reduce wait times

Fair Entry makes it easier for Calgarians with low income to access programs and services with dignity. More than 116,000 residents have applied in 2025 alone—this new site helps meet that growing need.

📅 Opened Sept. 8, 2025
🔗 Learn more: calgary.ca/fairentry

Candidates and Calgarians alike—take the pledge today: respectful dialogue, curiosity in differences, true civic connection.

Sign & share: https://calgaryonpurpose.com/pledge

📢 Community Update – Copperfield

You may remember that a beloved sculpture in our Copperfield public space was stolen earlier this year.

We’re happy to share some good news: the piece has been recast by the original artist, polished, waxed, and reinstalled in its original location.

The family of figures is once again reunited for all to enjoy. 🎉

Come by, take a look, and celebrate the return of this piece of community art!

Future 52 St East BRT

🎭🎶 Calgary Culture Days | Sept 1–30 🎶🎭

Looking for a fun family outing this September? Calgary Culture Days is back—packed with free, family-friendly events across the city! From live music and theatre to hands-on workshops, film screenings, pop-up exhibits, and more, there’s something for every age to enjoy.

Most events are happening downtown, so families in Ward 12 may need to plan a little drive 🚗—but it’s worth it! Think of it as a chance to explore the heart of Calgary together and discover something new.

✅ Check out the full list of events here: calgary.ca/CultureDays

📅 Runs all September

Great to see Calgary’s Secondary Suite Registry surpass 20,000 registered suites — a big win for safe, legal, and flexible housing in our city.

This milestone reflects years of effort from Council, City staff, and homeowners who have invested in creating safe, code-compliant suites that serve renters, students, seniors, and multi-generational families.

It also shows how strong policy foundations make a difference. The Short-Term Rental regulatory work championed by my colleague Cllr. Mian has created a healthier environment for all types of suites, helping ensure they contribute positively to Calgary’s housing mix.

Every registered suite means more housing choice, better safety, and stronger communities. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Learn more: calgary.ca/suites