Announcements

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

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

Town Hall Meeting on the Topic of the City Budget Friday, October 16th

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Friday, October 16th – Town hall meeting on the topic of the budget

With Councillor DJ Kelly & special guest Mayor Farkas

Starts 7:00PM – 9:00 PM

Triwood Community Association Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW)

This will be your opportunity to hear directly from Councillor Kelly and special guest Mayor Jeromy Farkas on the budget process and how council has been making decisions that makes this budget different than previous years, plus give you the opportunity to share your vision for Ward 4 and the city as a whole.

Please RSVP for the town hall at djkelly.ca/townhall.

Learn about City Planning – Free Courses!

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Friday, October 16 – Saturday, October 17th – Planning courses from the FCC
(Federation of Calgary Communities)

One weekend. Three courses. A deeper understanding of Calgary
What if you could deepen your understanding of Calgary’s growth, planning, and your role in shaping its future, all in one weekend?

This October, Partners in Planning is bringing three core courses together at Sunalta Community Hub, creating a unique opportunity to explore Calgary from three connected perspectives: how our city grows, how it changes and how you can help shape what comes next.

Core One: Friday, Oct. 16, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Calgary is Growing: The City as a Living Place
Discover how land use, transportation, infrastructure and public participation shape our everyday experience of Calgary. Through case studies and discussion, explore how decisions made in the past continue to influence our communities, and how today’s choices will shape the city for future generations.

Core Two: Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Cities Are Always in Flux: Planning as a Share Navigation Tool
Take your learning into the community with a guided presentation and walking tour of Sunalta and Scarboro. Explore buildings and neighbourhoods from different eras while discovering how planning policies and implementation tools respond to changing priorities, community values and city-building goals.

Core Three: Saturday, Oct. 17, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
From Observer to Participant: Playing and Active Role in Community Change
Move from understanding planning to participating in it. Learn how Council, City staff and the public contribute to the planning process, where to find information about projects in your neighbourhood and how to provide meaningful feedback at the right time and in the right way.

 

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.

October 19 is Referendum Election Day

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October 19 is Referendum Election Day

GET OUT AND VOTE!

Main site:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/

Special Mail in ballot:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/

Where to Vote Tool:  https://map.elections.ab.ca/  (Advanced and Voting Day)

Read the Questions:  https://www.elections.ab.ca/elections/referendum/

 ID Required: https://www.elections.ab.ca/voters/id-required-to-vote/

  • Provide one piece of Government-issued photo ID, including your full name, current address, and photo. Your licence with current address works great.
  • Provide two pieces of ID, both containing your full name, and with one showing your current physical address. See link above for details on accepted ID.
  • Have an authorized signatory complete an attestation form. See Link above for details.

Critical Dates and Times To Know

Special Mail in ballot: Request a special ballot by Sept 25, Mail by Oct 9th to ensure it arrives by Oct 15th to be counted (See Press Release). Tracking provided to know if it’s been processed.

Advanced Polls Tuesday Oct 13 to Saturday October 17th 9am to 8pm

Voting Day Monday October 19th 9am to 8pm

Buddy up/Make it a date for the Advanced Polls or On  Voting Day Oct19th :

Take a friend and vote in the Advanced Poll, Tuesday to Saturday, October 13 – October 17, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm or On Oct 19th at Your Polling Station. Don’t forget your ID!

Record turnout is expected, lines could be long. . Wear appropriate clothing, take snacks, water, book? and something to sit on. Nice to have a friend with you. Know a senior? Perhaps offer a ride.

Get Educated About the Issues:

Still Time (help make lines shorter!) – Apply to Work as an Election Officer

 

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