Getting kids into sports practice can be expensive. The City’s Sport Hub program understands this challenge and is helping break barriers—giving 20,000 kids and teens the opportunity to engage, build skills, support their mental health and thrive. And that number continues to grow.  

Through collaboration with partners and funders such as United Way of Calgary and Area, the program offers free and low-cost lessons, addressing complexities like transportation, high fees and expensive equipment. There are a number of sports offered such as soccer, cricket, basketball, rugby, cricket, fencing and lacrosse, to name a few.  

In this episode, Brett Whittingham, Leader of Recreation Programs at The City, and Monique Blough, Director of Children & Youth Strategies at United Way, discuss the power of collaboration and how Sport Hub is transforming communities and fostering youth wellbeing across Calgary.  

Additional Resources:  

• Sport Hub 

• Planet Youth 

Finding a rental can be tough at the best of times. For Calgarians with pets, it’s even more challenging. More than half of Calgarians own a pet but only 10% of low-costmarket rentals allow them—forcing some residents to make impossible choices between housing and keeping their pet.

The impacts reach beyond individual households. When pet owners are unable to find pet-friendly housing, animals can be surrendered to shelters through no fault of their own, placing additional strain on animal welfare organizations and disrupting the bond between people and their pets.

To help close the gap, The City of Calgary and Calgary Humane Society have partnered to advocate for more pet-friendly rentals. In this episode, The City of Calgary’s ChiefHousing Officer, Reid Hendry, and Carrie Fritz, Executive Director at Calgary Humane Society, discuss what’s driving this housing gap, how pet-friendly housing benefits both landlords and tenants, and what resources are availableto address common concerns. They also explore how expanding pet-friendly housing can help keep families together, reduce preventable pet surrenders, andbuild stronger, more connected communities.

Additional Resources:

• Pet Inclusive Housing
• Landlordand Tenant Toolkit

Hail season is back. Get practical tips and advice toprotect yourself, your property and community and stay safe this storm season. In this episode, Stacey Rector, Leader of Climate Resilience and Adaptation at The City of Calgary, explains why climate resilience matters, who’s most at riskfrom hail, and how The City is helping Calgarians handle extreme weather. Whether you are a business, homeowner, car owner, gardener, or simply someone who cares about your community, taking steps now to prepare for hail season can make all the difference.

Additional Resources:

• Climate ready home guide
• Get prepared for emergencies
• Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction – Protectyour home from hail
• Alberta Emergency Alert

The City of Calgary is on a mission to replace the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which we count on to deliver a significant amount of our water. General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Michael Thompson, talks about the construction progress on the feeder main replacement project and ongoing work to reinforce the current pipe and explains what Calgarians can expect in the year ahead.  This conversation was recorded on March 4, 2026.

Additional Resources:

• Saving water during the feeder main reinforcement work
• Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement project

We're getting up to speed on the largest infrastructure project in Calgary's history: the Green Line LRT. Join us for a conversation with Wendy Tynan, director of the Green Line, as we break down the history, progress, and timelines shaping this major transit investment. Most importantly, we dig into why the Green Line matters—how it will make getting around easier, support growing communities, and help shape Calgary’s future.

Now that City Council has approved the 2026 Budget, what's next? On this episode of Calgary Conversations, we're sitting down with The City's Chief Financial Officer, Les Tochor, to break down the budget while learning more about what it means for Calgarians. 

It’s the most wonderful (and wasteful) time of the year. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, we’re talking trash with Sharon Howland and Grace Wark from Waste & Recycling Services. As Calgary sees a 25% increase in waste over the holidays, we’re learning some tips and tricks for more sustainable celebrations.

Calgary's go-to hotline for information is celebrating 20 years of service. Join us as we explore how 311 has grown and evolved over the years with Patti Scott, Acting Manager of 311. We'll also hear about some of the weird and wacky calls operators sometimes encounter, like when a student called in for homework help and more. 

With Calgarians heading out to vote on Oct. 20, what can they expect for the 2025 General Election?  On this episode, we’re joined by Kate Martin, City Clerk and Returning Officer, and Andrew Brouwer, Assistant Director of Elections, to find out what it takes to keep Calgary’s election running smoothly and safely. From the new local political parties to hand counting votes, we’re diving into what’s new, different and important for voters. 

We’re getting to know the Calgary’s Fire Department’s new Public Information Officer, Alex Kwan. Find out how Alex has been preparing for this important role, including learning American Sign Language (ASL) to better connect with members of the Deaf community. We’re also exploring recent trends in fire prevention as well as important tips for staying safe on the waterways.