Saturday, April 25, 2026
Calgary City Council votes yes on province’s Green Line LRT alignment
Calgary City Council voted yes on the Green Line LRT, getting shovels in the ground this year in the southeast and beginning work immediately on…
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CCA, City of Calgary launch “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource program
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) announced a new partnership with The City of Calgary to launch the innovative “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource pilot program. Funded…
Canada invests in important cultural infrastructure projects in Calgary
The Government of Canada announced a $3-million investment in Calgary’s cultural infrastructure. “The funding announced today underscores our government’s commitment to culture. We are proud…
Calgary’s Scotia Place construction moving into full swing in 2025
Scotia Place is about to embark on a monumental year full of exciting progress. In December 2024, the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) unanimously approved the…
The expansion of Calgary’s BMO Centre highlights Alberta’s pioneering spirit
By Mark Cardwell When it comes to end-of-project team celebrations, Adam Paulitsch, principal architect at global design firm Populous, says convention centre hand overs usually…
CMLC opens new public washroom and pickleball court in East Village
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), as steward of the East Village Master Plan, announced the grand opening of The Open, a new permanent washroom and…
Calgary opens 16th Avenue N.W. and 29th Street N.W. pedestrian overpass
The City of Calgary announced the opening of the new pedestrian bridge over 16th Avenue N.W. at 29th Street N.W. It is a key link…
Alberta government reveals proposal for new alignment of Green Line LRT
The Government of Alberta released its new plan to extend the Green Line LRT project. In July, the province contracted AECOM to identify and assess an…
Calgary Planning Commission approves development permit for Scotia Place
The Calgary Planning Commission announced the approval of the development permit for Scotia Place. “This milestone demonstrates how a venue like Scotia Place can be…
CMLC breaks ground on Arts Commons Transformation expansion project
After three years of meticulous planning and design, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), Arts Commons and The City of Calgary broke ground on the Arts…
New connections completed for Deerfoot Trail Improvements project
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of new connections at Beddington Trail NW and 11 Street NE, as work continues to enhance Deerfoot Trail.…
City of Calgary and province announce agreement to move Green Line project forward
The City of Calgary and the Alberta government announced they have reached an agreement to move a section of the Green Line LRT project forward.…
Expanded144 Avenue N.W. in Calgary complete and open to traffic
The City of Calgary announced that the newly expanded and improved 144 Avenue N.W. – the only continuous east-west connection north of Stoney Trail –…
Alberta selects Ghost River location for new Bow River Reservoir
The Government of Alberta announced it is moving forward to expand and relocate the Ghost Reservoir to protect communities on the Bow River. The Bow…
Alberta announces $8.6B program to accelerate construction of new schools
The Government of Alberta announced it is committing $8.6 billion through the new School Construction Accelerator Program to create more than 200,000 new and modernized…
Calgary announces wind down of Phase 1 of Green Line LRT project
Calgary City Council formally approved the wind down of the Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT project, from Lynnwood/Millican in the southeast to Eau…
MNP Community & Sport Centre, City of Calgary unveil expansion project
The MNP Community & Sport Centre and the City of Calgary announced the launch of the Leisure Expansion Aquatic Project (LEAP), a initiative aimed at…
Delays to Green Line LRT risk precedent for future provincially-funded projects
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) expressed deep dismay and concern over the recent announcement that the Green Line LRT project will face further delays due…
Province threatens to withdraw funding for Calgary’s Green Line LRT project
The City of Calgary’s Green Line LRT project is in jeopardy after the Government of Alberta threatened to withhold provincial funding unless the project scope…
Green Line LRT moves forward with a revised Phase 1 project scope and funding
Calgary City Council approved a revised Green Line Phase 1 project scope, capital funding request and delivery model, as recommended by the Green Line Board,…
Calgary invests in SAIT’s Alternative Construction Technologies Hub
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) announced it will invest $996,000 over three years into Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT)…
Calgary unveils design for city’s new event centre
The City of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) revealed the design for Calgary’s new event centre – formally named Scotia Place. The…
Calgary breaks ground on Sunnyside Flood Barrier to help flood protection
The City of Calgary announced the official groundbreaking event for the Sunnyside Flood Barrier. This is a crucial infrastructure project designed to protect the communities…
Critical water main break in Calgary affecting city-wide water usage
Significant progress is being made as The City of Calgary continues repairing a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. Crews have…