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Through the Plus 15 Wayfinding Project, the City of Calgary is looking to make it easier for people to navigate the Plus 15 walkway network in downtown. The City is looking for your input on Design Options and a Draft Map Design for the new Plus 15 wayfinding system: what you think of the new directional signage options whether the …
Creative thinkers and innovators! There is still time to enter the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge! The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge invites creative thinkers to share their ideas for how The City of Calgary can advance innovative energy solutions to build a more resilient community. If you have an idea for a pre-commercial venture, a commercial-ready product that just needs a push, or …
The annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards is a special event that honours the exceptional achievements and community contributions of Calgary’s immigrants and refugees. Since 1997, the Immigrants of Distinction Awards has used the power of story-telling to recognize the talent, excellence and positive impact that immigrants and refugees have on our local community and on Canada’s prosperity. The theme for …
Have you ever spotted coyotes in the City of Calgary? These photos were taken on Bow River Pathway: It’s actually a good thing that Coyotes are living and thriving in Calgary. As the top predator in Calgary’s wildlife, urban coyotes help control populations of other wildlife (especially rodents), from becoming problematic. The thriving of coyotes shows that Calgary has a …
What should you do if you’ve found a lost cat or dog? To help reunite a lost pet with its owner, please turn lost cats or dogs found within Calgary city limits to the City of Calgary Animal Services. If the cat or dog is found outside of city limits, turn it to The Calgary Humane Society. They also accept …
Also check out: The 2021 Census: What You Need to Know! Step 1: Remove the sealers on both ends of the letter. Simply fold and tear them off. Step 2: Open the letter carefully. Find the Secure Access Code on the back of the flap on the top: Step 3: Visit www.census.gc.ca, and click on the big blue button that …
What is census? Census is an official survey pf a population, including details of individuals in a nation In Canada, census is done every 5 years. The very first census conducted in Canada was in 1666. Why is census important? Information collected is converted into statistics used by communities, businesses and governments to plan services and make informed decisions about …
As part of Alberta’s Natural Gas Vision and Strategy, the proposed Circular Plastics Economy Model aims to reduce waste in our landfills, diversify our economy, and create more jobs. What is a Circular Plastics Economy? It is an economy where materials are reused, recycled and remanufactured the full value of materials is realized across multiple lifecycles Under this type of …
The Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code) ensures Alberta workplaces stay safe and healthy. The OHS Code is being updated through the OHS Code review 2020-23 to keep pace with technological advances and new practices in modern workplaces align with recent changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) that will come into effect in fall 2021 …
The Plus 15 network in downtown Calgary includes 86 bridges and over 16 km of elevated walkways that connect office towers downtown, protect pedestrians from the weather, provide more direct connections between buildings. You will find the Plus 15 network especially helpful during the winter months, as you don’t have to expose yourself to extreme cold temperatures! But Plus 15 …
