Announcements

Calgary Food Bank City Wide Food Drive – September 19^th

Have a bountiful harvest, bring to the warehouse to be stored the proper temperature and add to hampers right away! When donating your produce please do not wash it. The dirt helps to keep it fresh for longer. Please drop-off your unwashed produce in a container (bag, box, bin) that you ideally don’t need back. 5000 11 Street SE (Loading Dock, Door 7) learn more here.

The Tax Side of Giving in Alberta

First $200 combined Alberta + Federal Tax Credits are 74%.

Give $100 and you’ll get $75 back at tax time, 50% after $200.

With the Food Bank buying $3.06 in food for every $1 donated, your cash donation and go a long way, and even further with a corporate match. With the match $1 donated buys almost $24 in food!

Tremendous need in Calgary, our minimum wage is unchanged since 2018, July 2026 CPI increases since 2018 Food +41%,  Shelter +35%,  Transportation +43%,  Energy +39%.

Know someone struggling? Make sure they’re aware of the many resources to help. Calgary Food Bank is a great community resource. 211 Helps with more than just food. Did you know the City of Calgary has a Food Map? Make sure they’re aware of 988 Canada’s Suicide Crisis Support Number. Beside the month of many Food Drives across Canada, September is also National Suicide Awareness Month.

Full Document: Calgary Food Bank City Wide Food Drive Sept 19.docx

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.

A Message from Calgary Police Service

I am contacting your community to inform you of a spiked crime trend that is affecting Calgary.

In the last 60 days there has been a significant increase in Catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. District 3 alone, has experienced 28 reported incidents of catalytic converter thefts and we believe there are more reported incidents in waiting to be uploaded to CopLogic (there is a backlog). We also suspect there may be some unreported thefts as well. This crime involves criminals using a power tool (usually an angle grinder) to saw off the catalytic converter from underneath a vehicle. Our crime analyst has identified the communities of Hounsfield Heights and St. Andrews Heights (west side parking lot of McMahon stadium) as hot spots for this theft within the district, although the spike is a city-wide crime trend.

Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity and to continue to report any incidents online. If anyone is witnessing a theft in progress or soon after, please encourage them to call 911 immediately. Please share and reiterate crime prevention tips associated with vehicle theft. I have provided a link below for reference. I would also add that citizens are encouraged to park their vehicles in their garage (if available) overnight.

https://www.calgarypolice.ca/public-safety/crime-prevention/travel-and-vehicle-safety/preventing-vehicle-theft-and-break-ins.html

Our reports indicate the following:

• Thefts are most likely to occur between 3:00am – 4:00am, 8:00am – 9:00am, 2:00pm – 3:00pm and 10:00pm – 11:00pm; and
• Most targeted vehicles are:

1. Mitsubishi RVR (2012-2024 models)
2. Honda Element (2004-2010 models)
3. Honda CRV (2003-2004 models)
4. Honda Accord (2006 model).

Our CRO team is working to minimize this trend within District 3.

Regards,

Cst. Bryan North #5009 | District 3 Community Resource Office

Calgary Police Service | 4303 14 St NW, Calgary, AB

pol5009@calgarypolice.ca