This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
From our families to yours, with love and fellowship, we wish you peace, respite, rejuvenation, and all the best in 2025.
In lieu of mailing traditional holiday cards, we’ve opted to donate to several notable local charities. This season, our focus is on supporting four organizations doing deeply meaningful and important work to care for our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours.
Happy Holidays!
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Over the weekend and into next week, JB Paramount Productions and Partners Film Inc will be in Inglewood filming. Residetns and visitors can expect temproary road closures, traffic control, some parking restrictions due to film crew activity in the area. The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will minimize disruption as much as possible while filming.
Please see info below regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect.
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In late November, the Green Line team hosted three information sessions along the southeast portion of the alignment. We shared the current 60% design for stations between Ramsay/Inglewood and Shepard, as well as plans for bridges and guideways.
At this level of design, key elements have been established and can show Calgarians how these features will integrate within their communities.
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Meet Ralphie: Ramsay’s Community Elf!
Ralphie the Ramsay Elf is returning for his 5th holiday season! Each year, Ralphie has brought a touch of magic and mischief to Ramsay! Known for his sense of humor and kind heart, Ralphie has been popping up all over the Ramsay Rink Park, leaving smiles and laughter in his wake.
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Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with an anticipated completion date of July 2025.
As part of this project a concrete shaft was built above the normal ground elevation that will need to be leveled with the surrounding greenspace. Due to this, the top two metres of this shaft will need to be demolished to bring it below normal ground elevation so we can eventually plant grass and restore its original look. Once this has been completed, there will be manholes and a curved pipe/vent called a “gooseneck,” along with paving stones in the area so crews have access for required maintenance.
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Bridgeland Elves are back again this season, spreading holiday cheer to neighbours that could use a helping hand.
Sign up today to help support this wonderful initiative. There are multiple ways and a variety of cost and time commitments available - from volunteering your time or baking skills, to making a stocking for a senior or sponsoring a family.
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During last week’s mid-cycle budget adjustments, Council voted to reconsider a prior motion to close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre later in December 2024 and to reinstate funding that will extend the operational life of the pool.
Our gratitude goes out to the passionate community members who rallied to advocate for this outcome. While this decision is a temporary stopgap to the eventual end-of-life closure of the pool, we are committed to continuing to enjoy this facility while we have it, and keeping it operational for as long as funding allocated for repairs allows or until the expansion of the MNP Sports Centre expansion is complete, anticipated in 2027.
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In partnership with Momentum and Miskanawah all are invited to celebrate creativity and culture at the Spirit of Winter - Indigenous Community Market.
Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with unique handmade goods from talented local artisans—beaders, sewers, and all creatives are showcasing their work. All proceeds go directly to the vendors.
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The City of Calgary will be onsite to repair the water main on 11 St SE between 20 Ave SE and the CPKC railway tracks. Work is anticipated to begin on November 25, and is expected to be completed by December 13. This may vary depending on the condition of soil, existing utilities, and weather. We will proactively communicate any construction updates to those impacted by this work.
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Happy November Manchester! There are some exciting activities and events happening over the next several weeks. All great ways for you to meet your neighbours, learn something new, and have some good ol' fashion community fun!
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In 2024, we completed the streetscape improvements and infrastructure upgrades: on the north side of 1 Avenue N.E. between 6 Street to 7A Street N.E. and from 8A Street to 11 Street N.E.; also, improvements were made on the south side of 1 Ave NE between 7A Street to 9A Street N.E. Additionally, five intersections along 2 Avenue N.E. were upgraded in 2024 as part of the Bridgeland Main Street project. This included widening sidewalks and upgrading streetlighting to improve pedestrian safety, providing street furniture to enhance pedestrian comfort, beautifying the area with the addition of new naturalized turfs, decorative grasses, and new trees.
Read MoreThe MOCA Community Association is looking for volunteers to help at their upcoming fundraising Casino. Support your community, and meet some great people. December 14 + 15 - no experience needed.
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Check out some of the upcoming events at the Dover Community Association this month.
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Join the Southview Community Association for a festive evening on Thursday, December 5th, 2024, from 5-7pm. They’ll have cookie decorating, ornament making, gifts for the kids, and dinner provided, along with a cash bar. While the event is Christmas-themed, all winter holidays are welcome—celebrate together!
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Come on out and see Santa, enjoy some crafts and a hot chocolate, as well as horse drawn wagon rides. Weather permitting, the ice rink may be up and running so bring your skates.
Sunday, December 7th, 2024
From 12pm - 3pm
The Erin Woods Community Associations is working to provide Christmas food hampers community members in need. If you have holiday meal staples you are able to donate to the hamper program OR you know of a family in need, please contact Christina at the hall 403-273-7209 or via email at erinwood@telus.net for more info.
Food donations will be accepted the week of December 16th - 19th, with delivery of hampers to chosen recipients on Friday, December 19th.
Nominations for families in need will be accepted from Nov 30 - December 15. The Community Association can also assist with referrals to the Magic of Christmas program.
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As GreenLine design work resumes between 4 Street SE and Shepard, the project team will be hosting several community information sessions in late November to share the most recent designs plans for the southeast stations. This is an opportunity for Calgarians to ask questions, learn more, and get an updated look at the project’s progress.
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The City of Calgary has scheduled upcoming repairs to outfalls IC1 and IC2 near the Max Bell Arena. Construction is expected to begin in mid-November and will be complete in two to three weeks.
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The 4th Avenue Flyover continue to undergo rehabilitation work that begin in Apriil 2024. This work is planned to carry through winter and will be completed in the Fall of 2025 . The 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 SE 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.
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Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025. Click through to read more.
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