Inglewood has deep roots: As Calgary’s oldest community, established in 1875, it was originally known as the neighbourhoods of East Calgary, Brewery Flats, Pearce Estates, and Inglewood. Historically, this area was a winter camping site for the Indigenous people in the area. It was an attractive spot due to the shelter provided by the trees along the river and the warm westerly winds we know as Chinooks.
Our Inglewood neighbours take immense pride in their rich history as Calgary’s founding community and work hard to ensure we preserve and share this history as Calgarians. Just east of Fort Calgary, Inglewood was voted Canada’s best neighbourhood in 2014. Through the promotion of arts and culture and the revitalization of its main street, 9 Avenue SE, which is known for its vibrant collection of shops and famed restaurants, Inglewood is embracing the future as well as the past. Home to many amenities, it isn’t hard to spend an entire day in Inglewood. From the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, to the birthplace of Music Mile, to the serene Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, and the haunted rooms of the Deane House, Inglewood has something for everyone.
After a temporary pause due to the Bearspaw Feeder Main Break and State of Local Emergency in June and July, the City is able to restart work on the Inglewood Water Main extension and replacement on 12 Street SE between 8 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE.
The schedule for the final work in phase 6, along 12 St SE between 9 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE, has been adjusted slightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
The City is working to replace and extend the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE.
As result of the ongoing State of Local Emergency, Phase 6 of the Water main repair will be delayed until further notice. As a result, the planned timeline for work that was previously communicated has changed.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will be reopening to two lanes for Stampede
Originally built in 1982, Calgary’s longest bridge structure, the 4th Avenue Flyover needs major repairs and improvements. It has been serving motorists accessing Downtown Calgary daily, for 42 years. As one of the main access points to downtown, the familiar flyover typically carries two lanes of traffic to 3rd Street S.E., but has been reduced to a single lane since construction began this Spring.
Ahead of Stampede, the flyover will be restored to two lanes for the duration of the Stampede from July 5-14 to reduce congestion and improve mobility as we welcome thousands of visitors to Calgary.
The City is investing in Ramsay/Inglewood to keep the community safe, beautiful and vibrant. With several City projects scheduled this season, we do our best to coordinate work schedules and ensure we’re delivering the right projects at the right time, with as little disruption to the communities as possible.
We are continuing our work to replace and extend the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE. The schedule for the final work phases (5 and 6) along 12 St SE between 9 Ave SE and 11 Ave SE have been adjusted slightly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Pass on your treasures to someone else who will love them as much as you have and make room for new finds by participating in the Inglewood 2024 Parade of Garage Sales (POGS) and Community Hall Parking Lot Sale. Registration is open now until July 5th.
Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee are delighted to invite you to this year’s HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
Dust off your best western attire and kick off Stampede with the Commanding Officer and members of the HMCS Calgary crew, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
There will be good food, good drink, good music, and most of all good people! This event is family-friendly (kids under 12 are free!) with proceeds going to support two soon-to-be-announced local charities.
The Inglewood Aquatic Centre has been identified as one of 13 City-operated recreation facilities that require major electrical repairs. While there is no safety risk for customers or staff accessing the facility, there is a risk the electrical system could unexpectedly fail. In consideration of Council’s prior decision to permanently close the facility and to reduce the risk of sudden impacts to customers and swim clubs, Inglewood Aquatic Centre will close on December 22, 2024.
Our office is seeking proposals from Indigenous artists with a connection to Treaty 7 land interested in partnering to design and create an illustrated map about water. This map will highlight water resources, infrastructure, and landmarks, while sharing stories and raising awareness about water conservation, management, history, and the importance of water in Ward 9 and through Calgary.
After a 15-day Public Hearing, City Council has voted to approve citywide rezoning to allow for the construction of a variety low-density homes across Calgary.
In response to feedback from Calgarians, amendments have been introduced to address concerns regarding community engagement during the development permit phase, modified parking requirements, and adjustments to secondary suite allowances for row houses.
On Saturday, May 4. Inglewood and Ramsay volunteers will come together to give the neighbourhood a spring cleaning - Spruce Up Inglewood and Ramsay, The City of Calgary Pathway and River cleanup, and self-led community clean-ups will take place during the morning of May 4th. Following the cleanup, community members are invited to gather for a community BBQ at the Inglewood Community Hall.
Sign up for one of several public clean-up areas around the community, or a volunteer shift at the community BBQ.
We are replacing the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE. The Phase 1 Hydrovac work is complete, and the water main extension will begin the week of May 6th, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
One of the best days of the year is just around the corner! Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
Neighbour Day 2024 will include two kick-off events on May 4 to help raise awareness of Neighbour Day and invite Calgarians to start planning their own Neighbour Day block party or community event for June 15.
Jane’s Walk 2024 is back and taking place May 3rd through 5th. Calgarians of all ages are invited to participate in free walking tours throughout a variety of communities and areas of interest in the city!
A global event inspired by and in honour of Jane Jacobs, an urbanist and activist who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane believed that in order to properly observe how people, through their actions and interactions, create communities with a strong sense of belonging, we need to get out and walk the city.
The City is preparing to replace the water main on 12 Street SE between 8 Avenue SE and 11 Avenue SE.
In advance of construction, hydrovac work is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 20, 2024, on 12 Street SE and 8 Ave SE. This work will take approximately two days to complete and requires that a section of the northbound lane be closed. One lane will remain open for two-way traffic, controlled by on-site Police.
The City of Calgary has begun Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project. As residents living near the project area, we want to share the below construction update so you are informed and to answer potential questions you may have.
The City is investing in Ramsay/Inglewood to keep the community safe, beautiful and vibrant.
With several City projects scheduled this season, we do our best to coordinate work schedules and ensure we’re delivering the right projects at the right time, with as little disruption to the communities as possible
Community Cleanup events save residents a trip to the landfill for items that do not fit in their black carts. The City of Calgary suppled packer trucks with crews, funds for advertising and promotion, face coverings, sanitizer, gloves, and garbage bags for community volunteers. This service is free of charge to all Calgarians.
All Community Cleanup events occur on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the spring and fall session.
Please note, the dates listed below are subject to change Please check with your local Community Association for more information regarding specific details and times of events, and opportunities to volunteer.
The following communities in Ward 9 have registered to host a Community Cleanup event this year.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will undergo rehabilitation starting in April 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter 2024-2025 and be completed in the Fall of 2025 . This flyover was constructed in 1982 and at an overall 430-meter span, the structure crosses over the Bow River and is Calgary's longest bridge. The flyover carries two lanes of traffic towards 3rd Street S.E. and is one of the primary routes into downtown.
The 4th Avenue Flyover Rehabilitation Project is part of our normal rehabilitation program as this bridge was identified as a candidate for repair.
As The City work towards finalizing the design for the rehabilitation of the Blackfoot Trail over 9th Avenue S.E. bridge, we will need to conduct an inspection of the underside of the bridge. To facilitate this inspection, 9th Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from 15 Street S.E. to 16 Street S.E. starting February 8th at 9 p.m. and will re-open the following morning on February 9th at 5 a.m.
Calgary is in a housing crisis. We need more homes. The citywide rezoning proposed in Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy will help.
How will rezoning help?
This change will help increase the supply of housing to better meet demand by reducing the costs and timelines for permit approvals. This means more housing is able to be built faster. It also allows for greater housing variety, options, and price points to suit more Calgarians needs.
If you’re renting or buying, rezoning increases the number and types of homes available in all communities, making homes more affordable. If you own property, you’ll have more options to meet your future needs.
The City of Calgary is preparing to begin Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project.
The IST Phase Two project will increase the waster capacity of Inglewood and other north Calgary communities; it involves micro-tunneling beneath the Bow River to connect two existing sanitary pipes.
Inglewood and Ramsay residents are invited to an afternoon of caroling, gingerbread house making, card and ornament making, bake sale, bar, games, silent auction, and more!!! Free entry. Cash/debit bar, concession and gingerbread house kits.
To meet the current and projected wastewater needs, we have added 3.5 km of new sanitary pipe (Phase One) and will be adding another 600 m of sanitary pipe (Phase Two). This new trunk is critical to maintaining a high-level of sanitary service to Inglewood and surrounding communities.
In early December, City crews will begin setting up the construction area on the south side of the Bow River. They will be creating a safe, protected space so they can mobilize and start work quickly in the new year. We are confirming construction timelines for 2024 and will ensure this page is kept up-to-date.
As the GreenLine LRT begins to shift from planning to implementation, we are at a place where key challenges and opportunities associated with the current GreenLine station designs in Ward 9 need to be addressed. These challenges and opportunities are grounded in the perspective I have as a 10+ year advocate and champion of the GreenLine in my role as the area’s City Councillor, as well as my 20+ year role as an urban design professional working with East Calgary Communities towards the transit-oriented future we are now on the brink of achieving.
From November 30th - December 10th, we will be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank as part of the Mayor’s Annual Food Drive.
Like Food Banks across the country, the Calgary Food Bank has seen an unprecedented increase in demand this past year. In 2022, Council raised just over $80,000 in food and funds for Calgarians in need. We hope to surpass that number this year.
As the GreenLine project continues towards the start of main construction, communities along the future LRT line will start to see changes as Early Works projects are undertaken. These projects pave the way for future GreenLine transit infrastructure, help minimize project risks, and create efficiencies for construction of GreenLine tracks, stations, tunnels, and bridges.
The City of Calgary is updating plans that will shape the Calgary of the future and make sure our city keeps on being a great place to live. We want to hear from you.
Calgary is a city of opportunity and choice. As our city’s population approaches two million, The City of Calgary must prepare to support this growth. The City Building program will align and strengthen The City’s plans and tools to create a place where everyone can thrive.
The City of Calgary is investing in one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods to keep it safe, beautiful, and vibrant. With the recent completion of the new 9 Avenue S.E. bridge and updates to the CPKC Rail bridge and tracks, plus the future installation of the Green Line LRT bridge, we are looking to potentially improve and expand the pathway on the east side of the Elbow River between the Bow River and the McDonald Bridge, including underneath the 9 Avenue S.E. bridge. Improving this pathway would improve accessibility and connectivity for all Calgarians between the communities of Inglewood and Ramsay, the future LRT station, the River Walk and other connecting pathways, and surrounding amenities.
A beloved wildlife sanctuary in Calgary has received much-needed upgrades to repair flood damage and erosion, improve water quality and restore habitats for the birds, fish and other animals that call the park home.
Established in 1929 as one of the first migratory bird sanctuaries in the country, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is the only federally-recognized urban facility of its kind in Canada. Over time, human use, natural processes and large-scale events – such as the 2013 flood – have impacted the park's features, including the 100-year old lagoon, outlets and channels. The outfall structures, which regulate water levels, reached the end of their lifecycle and the inlet to the lagoon was filled with sediment, disconnecting the lagoon from the river and impacting water and wildlife health as well as fish passage through the area
ActivateYYC and local artists NASARIMBA recently joined forces to create a spectacular mural at the Bow Waters Canoe Club right below the 17th Avenue SE overpass.
This space is a hidden gem, running alongside the irrigation canal and multi-use pathway system in SE Calgary. It’s incredible to see the beautification muralists can bring to otherwise plane spaces, and this project is a standout example of incredible local artists partnering with equally incredible community organizations to create really special and vibrant places in our neighbourhoods.
The City of Calgary is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the community of Bowness, implementing Stage 4 outdoor watering restrictions for all of Calgary immediately and calling for Calgarians to limit non-essential indoor water use.
On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, The City discovered a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The break is on a critical transmission line that enables us to move water across the city.
Starting Saturday, June 29 at the start of service until Monday, July 1 at 09:00am, there will be no Blue Line CTrain service between Franklin and Whitehorn Stations due to CTrain maintenance work.
Blue Line CTrain:
The Blue Line CTrain from the West and Downtown will terminate at Franklin Station, while the CTrain from the Northeast will terminate at Whitehorn Station.
The Blue Line CTrain Replacement Shuttle will provide two-way service making stops at Franklin, Marlborough, Rundle and Whitehorn Stations (see attached bulletin RC-24419 for routing and stops).
The Calgary Plan guides how Calgary will grow and change over the next 30 years and sets out direction for future land use, mobility networks, servicing and investment. A Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is The City of Calgary’s highest-level planning document. It guides future land use, built form, and growth.
The draft Calgary Plan is ready for public input, and we want to hear from you. Phase 3 of engagement focuses on reviewing the draft Calgary Plan and collecting feedback on the proposed direction.
Yahoo!!! It’s almost time for the most fun event of the year! Join us Wednesday, July 3rd for the annual HMCS Calgary Barn Burner!
Dust off your best western attire and kick off Stamped with the Commanding Officer and members of the HMCS Calgary crew, our city’s namesake Navy ship.
There will be good food, good drink, good music, and most of all good people! This event is family-friendly (kids under 12 are free!) with proceeds going to support two yet-to-be-announced local charities.
If you’re headed to the Stampede and driving is part of your plan, support Ramsay Elementary School by parking in their lot near the Ramsay Rink.
This is an annual fundraiser put on by the parent association to support Ramsay Elementary students. It’s a short walk or a free shuttle ride to and from the grounds, plus, it’s the best parking rate around! $20 per day or $10 after 7pm.
. Looking for outdoor activities this summer? The City of Calgary offers FREE, supervised fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a child, a youth, an adult, or a family looking for quality time together, there’s something good for everyone starting this July.
These supervised outdoor programs are carefully crafted to foster new friendships and exciting learning opportunities. From dynamic drop-in programs like Stay n’ Play, and popup adventure parks, to engaging registered youth leadership initiatives and skateboarding lessons, there’s an activity fit for every interest and age group.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will be reopening to two lanes for Stampede
Originally built in 1982, Calgary’s longest bridge structure, the 4th Avenue Flyover needs major repairs and improvements. It has been serving motorists accessing Downtown Calgary daily, for 42 years. As one of the main access points to downtown, the familiar flyover typically carries two lanes of traffic to 3rd Street S.E., but has been reduced to a single lane since construction began this Spring.
Ahead of Stampede, the flyover will be restored to two lanes for the duration of the Stampede from July 5-14 to reduce congestion and improve mobility as we welcome thousands of visitors to Calgary.
The Calgary Bears are offering FREE camps to introduce flag football to Calgary youth. Open to kids ages 7-16, youth learn catch and cover skills ending with some friendly competition. With 5v5 flag football joining the Olympics in 2028, these sessions provide an opportunity for youth to learn the game and strive for the top.
The Partners In Planning program has partnered with City Building to bring communities a great opportunity to meet the team, dive into the Calgary Plan, and get a sneak peak at the draft planning being shared publicly on June 24.