Taking care of Calgary
Shaping Calgary's Future Taking care of Calgary
Public services in action.
Every day, Calgary’s public service teams are hard at work, ensuring our city runs smoothly and safely. From maintaining roads and delivering clean water to protecting neighbourhoods and supporting local businesses, these essential services keep Calgary moving.
But beyond the service, there’s a deep commitment to the people behind them—neighbours helping neighbours, workers taking pride in their city, and a shared mission to make life better for everyone.
Whether responding to emergencies, improving infrastructure, or providing vital resources, we’re here for Calgary, ready to serve, ready to care, and always working to make a difference.
Highlighted projects and initiatives
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Before, during and after a snowfall, The City works to keep our roadways, sidewalks, bikeways and pathways safe.
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Sign up for free Blue, Black and Green Cart collection day reminders or download the Garbage Day app to stay up to date.
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Practical, year-round help including resources like a fall checklist, information of managing water leaks, and doing basic repairs. Calgarians can prevent damage and reduce waste in their homes with these helpful tools.
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The North Calgary Water Servicing Project will construct a new 22 kilometre water feeder main and multiple support facilities, delivering 100 million litres (ML) per day of clean, safe and reliable drinking water to existing and future communities in northwest Calgary.
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With 75,000 new residents and 60,000 new drivers last year alone, more construction, utility work, and special events are shaping how we get around. Whether you're walking, wheeling or driving—planning ahead helps.
Making a difference in our community
17,000 km
Of roadway maintained year-round getting Calgarians where they need to go safely.
15,000 km
Of underground water infrastructure, with fewer breaks per 100 km than most major Canadian cities, making sure you have safe, clean drinking water.
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Off-leash areas for Calgary's dogs — more than anywhere in North America, providing a safe environment for dogs to roam freely while protecting sensitive ecosystems.
2,900 parks
With a variety of amenities in every community and 1,200 km of pathways and trails for Calgarians of all ages to enjoy.
365K
Homes visited every week to collect green, blue and black carts — reducing waste going to landfill and to achieve our waste diversion and climate goals.
100M
Transit trips per year, providing Calgarians with an affordable travel option throughout the city.