COVID-19 - Changes to City services and facilities

Both Fair Entry locations are open with regular hours. Municipal Building and Village Square library have physical distancing requirements and capacity limits within the sites.

If you would like to apply for Fair Entry, you can apply online, mail-in/fax-in, using a drop-box or by visiting our locations. Call 311 or email FairEntry@calgary.ca for inquiries.

COVID-19 has changed requirements and processes for festivals and events that require City permits or will be held on City land. Events must meet the latest provincial and City requirements.

We continue to work with Alberta Health Services to understand what requirements and processes will be in place for this summer. Events must meet provincial and City requirements.

Please check COVID-19 updates for Festivals and Events.

You can participate in public meetings and hearings by:

• Watching a live webcast
• Make a written submission or register to speak via phone using the Public Submission Form.

The gardens are open, with physical distancing and face coverings required. Playground remains closed.

The Nature Centre, the building on site that houses the washrooms interpretive displays and drinking fountains, is currently closed but the sanctuary is open with physical distancing.

We're accepting applications by drop-off or online. We also have a new digital intake process for large scale development permits, land use amendment applications and outline plans.

If you disagree with an application decision, an appeal can be filed through the Subdivision and Appeal Board (SDAB) or Municipal Government Board (MGB), depending on the type of appeal. Visit the board websites for the latest information on their office closures.

Please note that the deadline for filing an appeal still applies. 

Appeals can be filed within an application’s Appeal Period. To find which appeal board to file with, please view the application in the Development Map (under the Status Tab).

To obtain historical records or information you can call 311 or go online to make a property research request. Once a Records and Information Management rep starts your request, you will be provided a telephone number for future appointments (if applicable).

The majority of viewings are complete through temporary digital access (larger requests are complete in person). Walk-ins are not accepted at this time.

Select arenas are open for bookings.

Skating lessons, public skate and shinny are currently unavailable.

Registration is now open for art day camps that start July 5.

Registration is now open for programs including swimming lessons beginning July 5, 2021. 

Blue carts are collected weekly

Some charities may not be accepting donations right now. Before donating your items:

• Call ahead and make sure the location is open and is accepting items.
• If a location is closed, consider holding onto items as they will need them later on to keep running their charitable causes.

The Youth Employment Centre is open to in-person and remote employment services by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (403) 268-2490 or sign up online by visiting www.YouthEmploymentCentre.ca