Latest News - Ward 2

As September comes to a close, we find ourselves settling back into the rhythm of school and work, accompanied by the crisp air of autumn.

Lately I have been hearing from some Ward 2 communities, concerns around safety in the neighbourhood, such as a recent post in the Evanston Creekside Community group on Facebook, asking if Evanston is safe anymore. While I don’t have an answer for what safety looks like for you and your family, I wanted to share some stats, and some tips around preventing some of the most common crimes in our community.

Rocky Ridge Athletic Park opens for bookings on September 24, 2026, adding two new artificial-turf fields to Calgary’s athletic park network. Although the park is located just outside Ward 2, its proximity makes it a valuable recreational resource for many Ward 2 residents, families, teams and community organizations.

Starting October 1, 2026, Calgarians will be able to recycle more of the packaging they use every day through their blue carts and community recycling depots.

Today marked an important milestone for northwest Calgary. At Symons Valley Centre, we gathered to celebrate real, visible progress on a new 15,000-square-foot public library.

After more than a decade of community effort, Arbour Lake is finally set to score a major win for families: a brand-new playground at the Arbour Lake Residents Association (ALRA) building. Construction kicks off this month, with a grand opening targeted for October.

Today, the Government of Canada announced a $29-million contribution toward the first stage of the North Calgary Water Servicing Project. This is welcome news for Calgary and for the growing communities in our city’s Northwest.

August was a quieter month across Ward 2. Kids were on break, council was out of session, and many of us enjoyed a slower pace. As we head into September, the rhythm is shifting: students are back in school, we’re back into the full flow of everyday life, and City Council is returning to serious work.

As we head into September, Calgary Transit is rolling out important service changes across our north-central communities—including updates that affect Route 503 (Sage Hill Express) and the former Route 735 (Diefenbaker / Sage Hill / Kincora).

As students return to classrooms across Calgary, our streets and school areas become busier. More children and families will be walking, wheeling, cycling and driving near schools, especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

July was a busy and memorable month across our community. From Stampede celebrations to local events, our team had the chance to connect with many of you, whether it was over a game of cornhole or handing out bubbles at neighbourhood gatherings. I always appreciate these opportunities to hear your perspectives and spend time together in community.

Every summer, we hope for sunny skies and warm evenings. But in Calgary, we also know that with summer comes the risk of severe weather. Hail season runs from June to September, and many of us remember all too well the devastating storm that struck on August 5, 2024.