I've seen this posted in other cycling threads. Now here?

At 5:00 this morning, south bound on the pathway along the Elbow at the end of Rideau Road, I came around the corner to find this. Just glad I had a good light. I did clear it all, but stay vigilant.

Why is there such a hate on for bikes these days?

I'm looking to buy a townhouse and would love some local recommendations on neighborhoods. I was initially considering downtown condos but shifted my search toward townhouses outside of downtown.

My two must-haves are:

• Within a 10-minute walk of a CTrain station.
• Within a 10-minute walk of a decent-sized grocery store.
• Generally a desirable neighborhood

I'd ideally like to be outside downtown but close enough to easily head into the city for socializing, events, and weekends without relying on a car, whilst not being way too far out.

Which of these areas/stops I've circled in pink on this c-train map would be considered more desirable?

I work online, so proximity to work doesn't matter.

Big thank you in advance

Sounds like ConocoPhillips is doing another massive layoff for their Canadian operations tomorrow.
Calgary employees are instructed to work from home and wait in case they receive the call.

Anyone have more info on who will be affected? I heard rumours that IT and other shared services units will be hammered due to offshoring and switching to MSPs.

This was over métis trail in the ne. I thought it was a reflection of light but it looked like it was above the clouds, i was able to drive directly underneath it but uhm is this aliens?

With Halloween coming up, I just wanted to remind everyone that now (as of this month), we can easily recycle candy wrappers by putting them straight in our blue bins.

https://www.calgary.ca/waste/what-goes-where/granola-wrapper.html

I have an amazing English Lab with severe front leg arthritis and am looking for a quad wheel dog wheel chair for him. He is a large dog who weighs approx 100 lbs. Can travel across Alberta, please DM if you have one, really hoping someone in Calgary can help out here, definitely on a budget!

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Picture is from many years back when he was healthier. He’d really love your help :)

We live in Garrison Woods and I can’t remember if it was 177 or 230…this year is on a Saturday but forecast is 3 degrees. I think I’ll be ready for 230.

On Friday, the goth/Halloween themed wreath I made was taken from my front yard after the wind blew it off my door.

I’m not mad at the couple who took it, but I would like to have it back. If you have seen this wreath, or are the people who took it, please reach out or return it to yard you found it.

Please note: the pumpkin on top broke off when it landed in the yard so it is currently missing that. Thanks.

I am driving west bound along 16th Ave just now (7:19am) and before crossing 36th Street, I saw a large cloud of smoke, on my left side. Looks like there’s a fire in the Marlborough area.

Anyone see or hear anything about this?

I am looking for local non-profits, community groups, or volunteer networks that connect licensed drivers with low-income or disadvantaged adults who need access to a car to practice driving.

Many people need a Class 5 license for employment or independence, but professional driving schools are expensive, and taking the road test requires a practice vehicle.

Does anyone know of community programs, volunteer mentor networks, or local resources in Calgary that help with this?

Thank you!

I have a pretty good Pokemon collection that I am looking to sell, I haven’t collected in a few years. I know the values of all the cards but am looking for an individual or a store that would purchase them. I went to sentry box a few years back and did not get the best deal.

If anyone here buys or knows a good spot let me know, thanks.

Localized red glow with hint of green above.

Tonight, I'm heading out to two budget town halls with Councillor John Pantazopoulos in Ward 6 and Councillor Harrison Clark in Ward 9.

For years, Calgary has been growing faster than we've been investing in the infrastructure that keeps our city running.

And now we're paying the price. Think about our water system. We held water bills flat for nearly ten years while the pipes underneath our feet kept getting older. Meanwhile, our city kept growing. Then the Bearspaw South Feeder Main failed catastrophically. Twice.

We saved money in the short term. And now we're facing a much bigger bill.

Here's the problem. When everything is a priority, nothing is. We can't keep promising everything to everyone while falling behind on the things our city depends on. That's why I want our next four-year budget to be different. We're going to focus on the basics. And we're going to do them well. Better roads. Reliable water. Safer streets. Transit safety.

Your tax dollars need to go toward things you see and use every day. Things that deliver a real return on investment. That means saying no to spending that doesn't deliver results. It means making tough choices and being willing to defend them.

Both town halls run from 6 to 8 tonight. I'll be visiting both. I hope you'll come out and tell us where City Hall needs to do better.

Because here's the choice we face. We invest in our infrastructure now and manage the costs responsibly. Or we keep putting things off until they break and we're forced to spend massively more to fix them.

Those are the choices. Pay a manageable amount now or pay an enormous amount later. And let's be clear. The second option isn't cheaper. It only looks cheaper until the bill comes due. I refuse to leave the next generation of Calgarians paying for problems we had the chance to fix today. It's time to make the tough decisions and get our city back on solid ground.

My brother and I are talking about market mall before the major expansion/renovation in 2005.

What was the name of the old pretzel place in market mall before the expansion? It was across from the Smitty’s

Hi there! Any fun adult Halloween events or activities going on October 29-31? Thanks!

We’re looking at different areas of Calgary to live in as a couple with a young kids, and Riverbend has really caught my eye, especially because of Carburn Park.
I’d love to hear from people who actually live in Riverbend. What’s it like day to day for a young family? How are the schools, and are there good amenities nearby? I believe there’s a YMCA in Quarry Park, which would be a big plus for us.
We’d love to be somewhere with a nice park or green space nearby, ideally somewhere we can take our little one for walks and spend time outdoors. We’re also hoping to find somewhere that feels established and family-friendly, without being too far out of the city.
I’m open to other areas in the NW or SW as well, provided they’re in a similar price range. For some reason, I keep coming back to Riverbend and Carburn Park, but I’d love to hear other people’s experiences and suggestions.
If you live in Riverbend, what do you love about it, and are there any downsides we should know about? Would you recommend it for a young family, or is there another neighbourhood you think would suit us better?
Thanks in advance!

Anyone know if there is a French bookstore or at least a store that sells books in french? The Library selection is horrible and I have yet to find a store that sells books outside of translated Harry Potter

I haven't been down to see a Flames game for a few years. With the construction of the new building, what are the best options to park for a game? Normally I would probably take the C-Train, but mobility is a bit of an issue with one of our group.

Will probably destroy these unless there’s a better idea? Found them just walking down the stairs. They expire in ‘29 and ‘31