This is the official website for Gian-Carlo Carra, City Councillor for Ward 9 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Join Calgary Housing and the Southview Community Association for an opportunity to learn more about the mixed-income housing development planned for Southview. Get an exclusive look at architectural drawings and proposed renderings for this project. Learn more and share your thoughts!
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Southview Main Hall, 2020 33 St SE, Calgary
The School Councils of Valley View School, Ian Bazalgette School, West Dover School, Erin Woods School and Niitsitapi Learning Centre, invite residents of Greater Forest Lawn to join the Community Resource Fair to learn more about and get connected with organizations and services available in East Calgary.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Valley View School Gym - 4105 26 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 1E5
This event highlights essential resources available to families, including job training programs, recreational activities, mental health supports, language and education opportunities, and more! This event is also designed to specifically cater to newcomer families, with the intention of identifying their unique needs and helping them establish connections the community.
Read MoreThe Alex Community Food Center (CFC) is a welcoming space for people to come together to grow, cook, share, and advocate for good food for all. They provide Calgarians with dignified access to high-quality food, while providing all-ages opportunities to learn cooking and gardening skills in ways that expand tastebuds and help us make healthier food choices. Community members come together and take action on issues that matter to them, while creating an interconnected network of friends and neighbours.
As we embrace the winter months and prepare for spring, The Alex CFC has an exciting lineup of programs and events designed to bring the community together, share delicious food, and teach valuable new skills. Be sure to check them out and stop by for a visit soon!
Read MoreFrom 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!
Read MoreJoin 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!
Read MoreThe Salvation Army East Calgary Community Hub is hosting a variety of events for youth this November. Check out some of their offerings below, or visit their events calendar for more info on these and other family-focused programming.
Read MoreJoin us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre.
Bob Bahan is turning 50, and we’re celebrating with a week-long event from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2024. Whether you’ve been a supporter for years or are joining for the first time — stop by for free classes, swimming, and food; stay for the community spirit; and leave with great memories and prizes. 4812 14 Avenue SE.
Read MoreCalgary Housing is hosting their first public information session about an upcoming Southview Mixed-Income Housing project proposed for the community.
The Southview housing development, located at 1820 33 Street SE, Calgary, is bringing much needed new housing to the neighbourhood at affordable rents. The site previously held 96 units of affordable housing that were demolished in 2014 due to age and disrepair. The majority of housing in Southview was built prior to 1980. This new development will provide between 200 and 400 homes, subject to the land use for the site.
Read MoreIn order to facilitate construction in the area, the Government of Alberta is temporarily closing the Southview off-leash area on Provincial Land on the Western Headworks canal (near the 17th Avenue SE bus rapid transit bridge.) The closure is expeted to begin sometime in November and last for about a year.
The closure of this area is to enable to removal of large volumes of silt/sediment material from the canal. This will be an active construction area with heavy equipment hauling material, which requires additional space for equipment turnaround and maneuvering, staging of equipment and materials, and storage.
Read MoreThrough a partnership between Alpha House, Distress Centre, Calgary Police Service, and City of Calgary, District 4 (which includes most Ward 9 communities east of Deerfoot Trail) now has a call diversion program available to residents seeking assistance for non-emergency social disorder concerns.
Call 2-1-1 and the Alpha House HELP team will be deployed when EMS or CPS response is not required. HELP aims to be onsite within 20 minutes, and works to divert socially complex, high need individuals from law enforcement response and unnecessary healthcare use at the street level.
Read MoreThere are no shortage of unique and exciting events happening throughout the summer at the Twin Views Communal Garden in Dover. From live music and art markets, to educational workshops and opportunities to get to know some of your neighbours. Follow along on the Twin Views Garden Facebook for the most up to date event postings.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MorePlanned road maintenance is set to take place this summer along 26 St SE from 17 Ave SE to 34 Ave SE.
City contractor, LBCO Contracting Ltd, is scheduled to begin concrete rehabilitation activities on July 15 followed by milling and paving, with anticipated completion in mid-August. Please note road construction is weather-dependent and the schedule is subject to change.
Read MoreCouncillors 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.
Read MoreOn Saturday, June 8th, join your Southview neighbors for a community walk. Get to know people in your neighbourhood, see some of the Southview sites, and end your walk with a donut at the community hall.
All are welcome to join.
Read MoreThe Southview Community Association is hosting their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at Southview Community Hall.
Membership is required to vote, but all are welcome to attend. You can renew or purchase you Southview membership at southviewyyc.com/membership.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe Greater Forest Lawn Communities Local Area Plan is currently in its final phase: REALIZE. The project is ready to be presented and brought forward to the community and Council for review and decision.
The GFL LAP sets the vision for the evolution of the area over the next 30 years including direction on future development and investment that residents, landowners, builders/developers, City Planners, and Councillors can commonly refer to as new development and investment ideas are proposed.
Read MoreOne 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.
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