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Calgary Helpclub Building peer-to-peer connections, Helpclub aims at creating city help chapters through social media groups.

Directing people who can offer help to the people who need help.

01/23/2025

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Please take alternative routes

12/31/2024

Free Transit Service on December 31

Today, December 31, all transit service will be free citywide all day. No tickets or passes will be required until end of service New Year’s Eve.

12/27/2024

5 vehicles involved in Boxing Day crash in Calgary; at least 4 hospitalized

A serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on Boxing Day in Calgary, involving five vehicles at the intersection of Macleod Trail and Southland Drive. At least four individuals were hospitalized, with one in: life-threatening condition. The incident led to significant traffic disruptions in the area. Emergency services responded promptly, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

12/26/2024

Here are 15 interesting facts about Canada:

1. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area.
2. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with over 243,000 kilometers of shoreline.
3. Canada has more lakes than any other country, with over 2 million lakes covering about 8% of its land area.
4. The country's name comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word "kanata," meaning "village" or "settlement."
5. Canada is home to the world's oldest known rock, the Acasta Gneiss, which is approximately 4.01 billion years old.
6. The country has six time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
7. Canada is home to the world's longest street, the Trans-Canada Highway, which spans over 7,800 kilometers.
8. The country has a vast array of wildlife, including bears, moose, wolves, and beavers.
9. Canada is the world's largest producer of maple syrup, accounting for over 70% of global production.
10. The country has a diverse population, with over 20% of Canadians being foreign-born.
11. Canada has two official languages: English and French.
12. The country is home to the world's largest freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, located in Lake Huron.
13. Canada has a strong reputation for its natural beauty, with many famous attractions like Niagara Falls, Banff National Park, and the Canadian Rockies.
14. The country has a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals.
15. Canada is known for its friendly and welcoming people, with a high standard of living and a strong social safety net.

12/22/2024

UPDATE ⚠️

Alberta getting Rid of photo radar.

Come April 1, 2025, Alberta is ending photo radar ticketing on all numbered provincial highways. The province also plans over the coming months to review “cash cows” – photo radar spots that appear to prioritize money-making over safety — with the goal of shutting down 70 per cent of the current 2,200 sites.

12/17/2024

⚠️C-Train Service Disruption - Between - McKnight and Whitehorn Stations

Trains are unable to travel between Mcknight and Whitehorn Stations at this time due to a CPS closure. Shuttles are being provided during this disruption. Shuttle service is available in the bus loop for both Mcknight and Whitehorn LRT Stations.

12/15/2024

2024 Holiday Train at Anderson station, Calgary last night.

12/05/2024

Travel update ⚠️

Starting January 8, 2025, an ETA will be mandatory to visit or transit through the .

Make sure to apply before your trip and to travel with the same passport used in your application.

12/04/2024

Christmas lights in the city.
Mark your dates.

05/11/2023

Canadians will now get a passport in a new look. The government has changed its design and its first look was released by the government today. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Families Minister Karina Gould previewed the new passports at Ottawa International Airport. Cover to cover security features have been added in the new passport. According to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, the redesign of the passport was started in 2013 to add more modern security features and prevent fake passports. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said that printing of the new Canadian passport will begin this summer and it will be launched next year.

Image Courtesy: IRCC

04/30/2023

1 dead, 2 injured in Saturday afternoon shooting in northeast Calgary

08/15/2022

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07/22/2022

Calgary police is hiring

07/19/2022

Calgary Transit will be offering discounted monthly passes for August and September.

Monthly adult and youth passes will be $56 for the two months, a 50 per cent discount on regular adult monthly passes and a 30 per cent discount on youth passes.

The discounted passes can be purchased beginning July 15 in person at local vendors and Calgary Transit Customer Service Centres. Passes can also be purchased electronically using Calgary Transit’s mobile ticketing app My Fare.

07/11/2022

Prime Minister at today

07/10/2022

centre NE Calgary

01/03/2022

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12/08/2021

Glow Downtown Winter Light Festival returns to Calgary in 2022

It will run from Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 to Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 and Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 to Sunday, Feb. 19 2022.

For more information on Glow you can visit GlowFestYYC.ca.

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