Taking care of Calgary

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

  • Snow clearing

    Before, during and after a snowfall, The City works to keep our roadways, sidewalks, bikeways and pathways safe.

  • Cart collection schedule

    Sign up for free Blue, Black and Green Cart collection day reminders or download the Garbage Day app to stay up to date.

  • Leak-prevention and seasonal water guides

    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.

  • North Calgary Water Servicing

    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.

  • Plan your trip - Navigating Calgary traffic and detours

    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

  • parks 2,900

    With a variety of amenities in every community and 1,200 km of pathways and trails for Calgarians of all ages to enjoy.

  • 365

    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.

  • 100

    Transit trips per year, providing Calgarians with an affordable travel option throughout the city.

  • 17,000

    Of roadway maintained year-round getting Calgarians where they need to go safely.

  • 15,000

    Of underground water infrastructure, with fewer breaks per 100 km than most major Canadian cities, making sure you have safe, clean drinking water.

  • 160

    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.

In the news

Calgary’s Dale Hodges Park honoured with World Urban Park award

Erlton Chinese Cemetery preserves heritage and strengthens community ties

New community shuttle fleet bringing more comfort, convenience to customers

Coming soon – storefront at Bridgeland Station

Construction begins on the North Calgary Water Servicing project

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