Announcements

This category is for announcements, such as important dates. Not to be confused with events.

Halloween Safety

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Halloween tips for trick-or-treaters and their parents

  • Wear a bright costume with reflector tape to be more visible to drivers.
  • Make sure costumes are not highly flammable and don’t interfere with easy walking.
  • Use face paint instead of masks. If children are wearing masks, make sure the masks don’t interfere with their vision.
  • Trick-or-treat while it’s still light outside.
  • Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. Older kids who are mature enough to be unsupervised should travel in a group.
  • Help kids plan a route and set a time to be home.
  • Never go beyond a home’s doorway and don’t talk to strangers.
  • Stay on the sidewalk and only cross the street at intersections.
  • Don’t take shortcuts through alleys and abandoned areas; stay in populated, well-lit areas.
  • Carry a flashlight and a cell phone, if possible.
  • Have an adult inspect the candy before eating any treats.

Halloween tips for homeowners

  • Ensure your front entrance is well-lit to welcome trick-or-treaters. Turn on your porch light to let children know they’re welcome.
  • Keep front lawns and pathways clear of obstacles.
  • Make sure pets are contained and keep them away from the front entrance.
  • Avoid using real candles; consider using battery-operated candles or glow sticks.

Halloween tips for drivers

  • Slow down and be extra cautious in residential areas.
  • Drive defensively – expect children to dart out from between parked cars.
  • Watch carefully for people using pedestrian crossings.

Partners for Safety

For the last 30 years, the Calgary Partners for Safety, coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, have worked together to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. The partners include the Calgary Police Service, Emergency Medical Services,  Calgary 9-1-1, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Transit and Bylaw Services.

Fire, Police and EMS will patrol various streets on October 31st to offer assistance to anyone who needs it.

Fire stations will be open as safe places for anyone needing help.

Please call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency or if you are in need of help.

Trick or Treat at Brentwood Sportsplex Oct 31st, 2026!

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Calling all Brentwood ghosts, goblins, and superheroes!

Halloween is just around the corner, and the Brentwood Community Association is inviting everyone out for a spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating and community fun!

– FREE candy for trick-or-treaters
– Costumes encouraged
– Halloween photo spot
– Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Brentwood Sportsplex | 1520B Northmount Dr NW

Bring the kids, show off your costumes, and enjoy some Halloween fun with your neighbours!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Casino Volunteers Needed!

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Brentwood Community Association is currently recruiting Casino Volunteers for our fundraising casino December 21st and 22nd, 2026.  This is our most important fundraiser directly supporting our programs, operations, facilities and community work. No experience necessary!  Volunteers work alongside casino staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. PLEASE consider helping us out – your support is so valuable and we can’t do it without you.

SHIFTS: December 21-22, 2026, daytime, evening, late night

WHERE: Elbow River Casino 218 – 18 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 
Casino Volunteers may select roles such as:
General Manager
Banker
Cashier
Chip Runner
Count Room Supervisor
Count Room Staff

HOW TO APPLY
We’ve set-up SignUp Genius to manage our volunteers.  Link to the sign up is below.  Shift times are outlined in the SignUp Genius.

Thank you for your support!

SignUp Genius - CASINO VOLUNTEERS

Brentwood Crossing

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Truman is proposing a vibrant, mixed-use community at 4122 and 4122R Brentwood Road NW (the Co-op site), next to the Brentwood LRT Station and Blakiston Park.

Brentwood Crossing will transform the 6.8- acre site into a more connected, walkable and transit-oriented destination, with new homes, shops and services, public open spaces, and improved connections throughout the community, in alignment with the Brentwood Station Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP).

The proposal would allow for:

  • Building heights ranging between 6 to 30 storeys, aligned with the Brentwood Station ARP 38-90m maximum building height
  • Up to a maximum of 1,550 new homes
  • Approximately 55,000 square feet of commercial / retail space along a new commercial high street
  • Approximately 0.7 acres of new high-quality, public park and open space
  • Direct pedestrian connections to transit and nearby parks

 Tuesday, October 27th – 6:00 to 8:00 pm – Triwood CA
Truman open house re Brentwood Crossing

Thursday, October 29th – 6:30 to 8:30 pm – online virtual session
Truman presenting re Brentwood Crossing.

Register at www.brentwoodcrossing.ca

Winter Green Cart Schedule Starts in November

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A Message from The City of Calgary – Waste & Recycling Services

Winter Green Cart Schedule Starts in November 

Starting in November, your green cart will be collected every other week. This seasonal schedule helps match service to the lower volumes of yard waste during colder months.

Weekly collection will return in April 2027, when spring clean-up season begins. Visit calgary.ca/reminders to get the free Calgary Garbage Day App!

If you have extra yard waste that can’t fit in the green cart, free yard waste drop-off is available at any City Eco Centre until October 31.

Waste & Recycling Services Update

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Recycle more packaging this October

Calgary, get ready to recycle more! Starting October 1, 2026, you’ll be able to recycle more household packaging than ever before. This includes:

  1. Flexible bagslike chip bags, granola wrappers and coffee bags
  2. Foam packaginglike cushion blocks, meat trays, and egg cartons
  3. Tubeslike lotion tubes, deodorant and toothpaste
  4. Food and body aerosolslike cooking spray, hair spray and sunscreen

Visit //calgary.ca/recyclemore to see the full list of materials.

Brentwood Community Association