News and Information
Please see the SWCRR project website for general information and project advisories on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road construction project.
December 14 2019 - Please Stay Off the Storm Ponds!
Storm ponds are not intended for recreational use. The water in storm ponds is constantly flowing with fluctuating water levels and contains pollutants. For the health and safety of the public several activities are prohibited, including swimming, skating, boating, fishing and fish stocking.For more info visit calgary.ca/stormpond
November 4 2019 - Child Emergency Preparedness
The City of Calgary developed the Ready Squad, a fun and interactive 20-minute on-line course targeted to kids age 7-12 on how to prepare and take action during an emergency or disaster. Simply visit calgary.ca/readysquad and click on the link to take the free course and become a Ready Squad member!
November 3 2019 - Christmas light consideration
With the holidays fast approaching, experts warn to be mindful of where we place decorations like Christmas lights because they can be dangerous to wildlife. It's the time of year that bucks rub their antlers on trees to mark their territory, and that leads to a lot of getting tangled in Christmas lights. While decorating outdoor, please remember not put Christmas lights in bushes and trees which are low to the ground. People have seen deer with Christmas lights entangled in their antlers and they are clearly terrified and trying to outrun the objects hanging from their heads.
Storm ponds are not intended for recreational use. The water in storm ponds is constantly flowing with fluctuating water levels and contains pollutants. For the health and safety of the public several activities are prohibited, including swimming, skating, boating, fishing and fish stocking.For more info visit calgary.ca/stormpond
November 4 2019 - Child Emergency Preparedness
The City of Calgary developed the Ready Squad, a fun and interactive 20-minute on-line course targeted to kids age 7-12 on how to prepare and take action during an emergency or disaster. Simply visit calgary.ca/readysquad and click on the link to take the free course and become a Ready Squad member!
- Cost: Free
- Course duration approximately 20 minutes
- Compatible with desktop, smartphone, and tablet
- Successful participants will be able to print off a certificate
November 3 2019 - Christmas light consideration
With the holidays fast approaching, experts warn to be mindful of where we place decorations like Christmas lights because they can be dangerous to wildlife. It's the time of year that bucks rub their antlers on trees to mark their territory, and that leads to a lot of getting tangled in Christmas lights. While decorating outdoor, please remember not put Christmas lights in bushes and trees which are low to the ground. People have seen deer with Christmas lights entangled in their antlers and they are clearly terrified and trying to outrun the objects hanging from their heads.