How to figure out which plastics are recyclable Do you stare at your empty plastics wondering if it belongs in the blue cart? Ask yourself this question to be sure you recycle your plastics right. Is it a container? If your plastic is a container like a bottle, jug, or tub, it can be recycled. Make sure it’s empty, clean and dry. If it’s not a container, it is not accepted in the blue cart. There may be other disposal options for your item – check calgary.ca/whatgoeswhere. Be aware of these exceptions: Bundle your clean, stretchy plastic wrap, bubble wrap

Update from the City of Calgary Construction & Detour Updates: Reconstruction work at the intersection of Brisebois Drive and John Laurie Boulevard N.W. is progressing. The existing traffic detour on the south side of the intersection is expected to be in place until approximately Friday, August 13 to accommodate additional work in the area. A temporary closure of the Many Owls Valley Parking Lot at Nose Hill Park has also been scheduled from the morning of Thursday, July 29 until the evening of Friday, July 30. Signage to inform the public of the parking lot closure will be installed on

Thanks to the Parks Foundation Calgary and the City of Calgary, Brentwood residents will notice a new bright spot in the community. You might not notice it now however come winter you will notice it for sure! After over 60 years of faithful service to the Brentwood Community the outdoor rink lights have had an upgrade.  Poles have been straightened and painted and the old fixtures have been replaced with brighter and more energy efficient LED fixtures. Many of you may not know that the Outdoor Rink and Skate Shack were Brentwood’s original ‘arena’ prior to the opening of the

In recent weeks, the Brentwood Community Association has heard from residents in 4 separate sections of Brentwood concerned about suspicious activities in their area.  Concerns include drug overdoses, loud parties, and speeding cars.  One house has been visited 22 times by police.  Another has twice had paramedics called to administer Naloxone to reverse the symptoms of a drug overdose. The BCA is very concerned about these reported activities.  We encourage all Brentwood residents to remain alert and to report suspicious activity to the Calgary Police Service.  Our Brentwood Community Resource Officer is Constable Richard Marshall who can be reached on