City of Calgary – Your Local Government

Looking for weekend plans ? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s happening downtown this weekend
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🌎 Calgary Climate week: June 1-6.
🎨 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Watercolour in the Garden: June 6.
🤠 Cowboys Calgary Saddle Up in Style Fashion Show: June 5.
🪻 Lilac Festival: June 7.
🌱 Lougheed House Perennial Planters – Garden Skills Workshop: June 7.

Visit exploredowntownyyc.com for your full guide!

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Scotia Place and Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District have been designed to deliver inclusive, barrier-free experiences for everyone. Some of the many accessible features and supporting infrastructure being integrated across Scotia Place and The C + E District include:

• Seamless street-level access: 14 Ave S.E. (between 5A St and Stampede Tr S.E.) is being raised by 2 metres (6.5 feet) to create seamless, barrier-free connections between Scotia Place, the surrounding plazas and the broader C+E District – enhancing accessibility, the pedestrian experience and multi-modal movement.
• Service animal relief areas: Two dedicated spaces – one indoors and one outdoors.
• Sensory-friendly quiet rooms: Calm, quiet spaces throughout the building to provide a place to reset and reduce sensory overload.
• Inclusive sport design: Both the Esso Community Arena and main facility are designed to support adaptive sport, including sledge hockey.

As Scotia Place continues to take shape within The Culture + Entertainment District, these features and the public realm improvements will help create a destination where everyone feels welcome, comfortable and connected.

To learn more, visit https://www.calgary.ca/major-projects/scotia-place/experience/accessible-features.html

📷 = Sledge hockey image courtesy of Tourism Calgary and Colin Way Photography

📅 The All Sport One Day schedule and registration are now live! Check out the list of sports and locations where kids aged 6–17 can explore new activities on June 20 with our civic partner, Sport Calgary.

View the schedule and register 👉allsportoneday.ca

June 2 update: Rivers expected to peak today as rainfall eases – no widespread flooding anticipated in Calgary.

Over the past three days, precipitation in Calgary has exceeded the monthly average of 80 mm, with 10 – 15 mm more expected today. River flows are tracking as expected and conditions will continue to be monitored.

What to expect:
• Some low-level pathways remain closed, with possible additional closures as river levels peak.
• Water pooling may continue in streets and catch basins.
• City crews are monitoring for riverbank erosion and damages to infrastructure and drainage systems; no damage has been reported.

🚧 As a precaution, crews have completed drainage checks, cleared catch basins and deployed a pump in Bowness.

Evacuations, major closures and flood barrier activation are not anticipated at this time.

⚠️Stay safe near rivers:
• Fast-moving, cold and debris-filled water creates hazardous conditions.
• Keep a safe distance from riverbanks and follow all advisories.
• A City of Calgary Boating Advisory remains in effect. Check calgary.ca/watersafety for updates.

Stay up-to-date:
🔗 River conditions: calgary.ca/flood
🔗 Pathway closures: calgary.ca/pathwayclosures

June 1 update: High river flow but no widespread flooding expected on Bow and Elbow Rivers.

Recent rainfall across Calgary and upstream areas has led to rising water levels on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, with another 40-70 mm of rain expected through Tuesday.

Cooler temperatures and reservoir management continue to help moderate flows. Current conditions are being closely monitored as forecasts evolve.

You may notice:
🚧 Pathway and underpass closures (with more closures possible).
💧Water pooling on streets and around storm drains.

⚠️ Safety reminders:
· Stay back from riverbanks – including children and pets – as high flows can cause instability.
· A Boating Advisory remains in effect. Visit calgary.ca/watersafety for updates.

✅ What you can do:
· Keep storm drains clear and report standing water (after 90 minutes) via 311.
· Direct rainwater away from your home.
· Check sump pumps and backflow valves.

For updates on river conditions, visit calgary.ca/floodinfo.
Pathway closures: calgary.ca/pathwayclosures.

Happy Seniors’ Week! 🎉👵👴

This year’s theme is 40 Years of Connection, Contribution and Community, and we’re celebrating the contributions older adults make to enhance the quality of life in our community.

It’s an opportunity to attend events, meet new people and discover opportunities to connect with the vibrant senior community in Calgary.

➡️Explore Seniors’ Week events at calgary.ca/seniorsweek

Seniors' Week, June 1 to 7 Recognized annually across Alberta, Seniors’ Week takes place June 1 to 7, 2026. It’s an opportunity to show appreciation for older adults and the many contributions they make to our communities through volunteerism, assisting charities and by supporting family members and friends.

🚨 🚨 The Bow and Elbow rivers are above safe levels, and the Calgary Fire Department has issued a boating advisory that is now in effect. Please stay off the river for your safety and for emergency responders.

High, fast-moving water, cold temperatures, and debris are creating dangerous conditions, with poor visibility making hazards harder to spot. Pathway and underpass closures along the Bow and Elbow Rivers are expected to begin this weekend.

Visit calgary.ca/watersafety for more information as well as calgary.ca/flood for the latest information on river conditions.

Visit calgary.ca/pathwayclosures for up-to-date information on pathway closures.

Good morning ! ✨🌷

Here’s your guide to this weekend:

☀️ Lougheed House Summer Kickoff Party at Lougheed House: May 29, 5 p.m.
🎶 Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Broadway Hits: Hamilton, Rent + More!: May 30, 7:30 p.m.
🐅 The Calgary Zoo High Tea at the Zoo: May 31, 10 a.m.
🚶 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland History of the Land Walking Tour: May 31, 1 p.m.
🌎 Calgary Climate week: June 1-6.

Visit exploredowntownyyc.com for your guide to everything happening downtown!

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🧹 Street sweeping is underway across Calgary

Our teams from Mobility and Calgary Parking are working together to keep your neighbourhood streets clean, clear and safe all spring long.

Before your street is swept, our Mobility team posts "No Parking" signs in your neighbourhood.

How to read the signs in your community:

🪧 Signs go up at least 24 hours in advance: you'll have time to make a plan
🚫 The parking ban covers the full posted time window: typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
👮 Calgary Parking enforces parking bans: vehicles left on streets with a parking ban after 8 a.m. are subject to ticketing and towing, no exceptions.

Does your street still need to be swept? Look up your address at calgary.ca/sweep to see exactly when your street is scheduled and sign up for email or text alerts so you're never caught off guard.

City of Calgary – Your Local Government

Calgary City Council has approved Safer Together – a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan to boost safety, wellbeing, and belonging across our city.

By focusing on prevention and root causes, the plan tackles complex issues like housing, public safety, and financial security through five priorities:

• Create communities where everyone belongs
• Enhance safety where people live, work and play
• Build supports for wellbeing
• Meet housing needs
• Foster financial security

We are now moving into action, working with community partners to track progress and create a Calgary where everyone feels they belong.
🔗 Learn more: calgary.ca/communitysafety

Safer Together – Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan We all deserve to feel safe and be safe, no matter where we live, work, learn or play. Our work includes investments, strategies, plans, and partner programs that work together to create a city that we should all feel safe in.

🏆The Accessibility Awards honor Calgarians who make a difference in helping people with disabilities lead fulfilling lives.
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Award winners:

🏅The Individual Advocacy Award:
Rema Kadri made a lasting impact on accessibility in Calgary through her deeply personal, community based approach. As the owner and operator of Rema’s Place, she removes barriers by offering wheelchair accessible service, flexible hours, affordable pricing, and in home or hospital visits for clients who cannot travel.

🏅The Organizational Advocacy Award:
Open Door Group advances accessibility in Calgary by creating inclusive pathways to employment for individuals with disabilities, including visible, invisible, episodic, and mental health related disabilities. Through individualized, person centred employment supports, the organization removes systemic barriers and helps people build sustainable careers.

🏅Transportation & Mobility:
MediDonate Life Improvement Initiative Ltd. has improved mobility and independence for Calgarians by increasing access to essential assistive and medical equipment. This student led nonprofit initiative redistributes donated mobility supports such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds to individuals who cannot afford them.

Congratulations to this year’s Accessibility Award winners. Thank you for helping make our city a more accessible and inclusive place.

To learn more about the winners and their work, visit calgary.ca/acaawardswinners

Join our Canada Day volunteer team 🎉

Events like Canada Day wouldn’t be possible without the help of our volunteers. Be part of what makes Canada Day special and help create a memorable experience for everyone!

📅 Apply by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12
🔗 Apply now: calgary.ca/CanadaDay

Calgary's strength is in its people and when we , we support each other! 💪🙌

Every dollar spent at a local business fuels jobs, strengthens our economy and keeps our community thriving. The better our local businesses do, the better Calgary does. And the better Calgary does, the better we all do! 🛍️☕🍽️

From your morning coffee to your weekend adventures, let's continue showing up for our neighbours, celebrating homegrown success and keeping our city strong.

To learn how you can keep Calgary strong and Support Local, visit calgary.ca/supportlocal

Support Local YYC We support local businesses by fostering connections, sharing resources, and celebrating the people and shops that shape Calgary’s communities and economy. Since launching the free Support Local campaign in 2019, we’ve encouraged Calgarians to discover, shop, and support businesses across the ci...

Warm spring or summer days are perfect for an outdoor event!

If you’re planning an outdoor event for your business, community or an organization, make sure you have all the right permits for a fun and safe event for everyone. You may need a building permit if you will have tents, a stage or other temporary structures.

Learn more and get the right permits at calgary.ca/tents.

Temporary structures for outdoor events At events temporary structures, such as tents, stages and bleachers are classified as buildings under the National Building Code (Alberta edition). As a result, they are subject to building code, fire code and safety requirements, even when they are temporary.

We've mailed approximately 600,000 property tax bills to residential and non-residential property owners.

If you have not received your property tax bill in the mail by June 1, you should visit calgary.ca/propertytax or contact 311 to obtain a copy of your bill.

The property tax payment deadline is Tuesday, June 30.

Learn more at calgary.ca/propertytax

Property tax bills are in the mail. Learn more about property assessment or find information on property tax, including payment options and deadlines.

Spring has arrived downtown! 🌿🌸

Our city’s buzzing this weekend and there’s so much to explore. Here are a few places to start:

🎭 Downstage Stage It Festival: May 21-24.
🎪 The GRAND The Time Machinist by Le Cirque De La Nuit: May 22-24.
🏃 Calgary Marathon: May 23 & 24.
🎨 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Watercolour in the Garden Workshop: May 24, 11 a.m.
🍵 The Calgary Zoo High Tea at the Zoo: May 24, 10 a.m.

Visit exploredowntownyyc.com for your guide to everything happening downtown!

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Watch it, try it, cheer it! Downtown is your sports & recreation hub. 🏀⚽

This summer, our downtown is alive with free, inclusive sport programming that invites people of all ages to play, watch, learn and connect.

Upcoming Programs:

🏀 SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
Hit the courts at Century Gardens for free basketball clinics for youth ages 8–17, running June to September.

⚽ SOCCER City FC - Presented by Cavalry FC & Calgary Wild FC
High-energy soccer programming led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC for ages 8-17 from June to September at Peace Park.

📺 World Cup Watch Parties
Join the global excitement of the 2026 Men’s World Cup with free outdoor watch parties at Eau Claire Plaza during tournament play and Stephen Ave for the final.

Whether you’re picking up a ball for the first time or cheering from the sidelines, these programs make it easy to get involved.

👉 Find all the details in our Sports & Recreation itinerary at exploredowntownyyc.com/adventures/sports-and-recreation

City of Calgary – Your Local Government

Help shape how new single, semi-detached, townhouses and rowhouses connect with communities.

We’re updating the Applicant Outreach Toolkit to support applicant-led engagement with neighbours when planning small-scale housing.

This includes better tools to help applicants with
✅ Clear guidelines
✅ Simple tools & templates
✅ Improved documentation of how feedback is heard and considered

We want to hear from you. We’re gathering feedback to help shape the future toolkit.

Visit calgary.ca/toolkitupdate to learn more and help shape the updated toolkit by May 29.

Applicant Outreach Toolkit Update Share your feedback to support the creation of an applicant outreach toolkit for developments of small-scale homes.