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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While we understand and share in the collective disappointment at the loss of this notable recreation amenity in Ward 9, we also want to convey a few key points that lead to this decision.   

On Monday September 23, 2024, the ICA Board will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Location: Inglewood Community Association, Main Hall - 1740 24TH AVE SE
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm

The Inglewood Community Association is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join the ICA Board of Directors!

It was a busy summer for crews working on the 4th Ave Flyover Rehabilitation project.

Since our last update, crews have:

• Removed the existing curb and deck concrete overlay; 

• Completed pours of the new curb and deck on the left-hand lane; and

• Replaced the cast to finish the roadway barrier sections.

Please be prepared for upcoming overnight closures rotating between Riverfront Avenue and Memorial Drive/Edmonton Trail NE beginning on September 23rd, 2024. The closures are anticipated to occur overnight (9:00 pm to 5:00 am) and last approximately four weeks.

If you’ve travelled along 11th/12th Street SE in Inglewood or Ramsay over the last several weeks, you’ll have noticed a reconfiguration of the protected wheeling lane between the Zoo Bridge in Inglewood (8th Ave SE) and the former Lilydale site in Ramsay (21st Ave SE.)

These changes are a temporary setup to what will eventually be a robust public realm redesign along 11/12 Street SE as we begin to build the GreenLine.

Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with the full project anticipated to be complete by July 2025.

View the anticipated construction schedule for the next several months.

This year’s HMCS Barn Burner was a wild success!

Councillors Kourtney Penner and Gian-Carlo Carra along with the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee welcomed nearly 600 friends, family, community organizations. and service members to this year’s event! All to help raise funds for the Foothills Burn Treatment Centre and The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary on behalf of HMCS Calgary, our city’s namesake Navy ship.

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.