Quick Bites & Highlights:

🚈 Construction for Phase 1 of the Green Line is officially underway

⚽The Calgary Soccer Centre Dome is now open and ready for public bookings

🌧️ More Calgarians can now apply for the $50 rain barrel rebate, thanks to the newly expanded program

☀️ Summer fun is waiting for you downtown with hundreds of events and festivals to explore

🌳 The newly redesigned Eau Claire Plaza is now open to the public

🎙️ Looking for a deep dive into major topics? Listen to the latest episode of the Calgary Conversations podcast

Green Line groundbreaking

Shovels have officially hit the ground for the first phase of the Green Line LRT. With representatives from all three levels of government in attendance, the groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the Phase 1 project, launching the start of construction on the transformative S.E. Segment of the Green Line.

The segment extends from Shepard (just north of 130 Avenue S.E.) to the future Event Centre/Grand Central Station in Victoria Park. It will build the first 10 stations and 16 kilometres of an overall 46-kilometre vision, before connecting with the future Downtown Segment and into the existing Red and Blue LRT Lines.

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Your guide to summer events in downtown Calgary

Break out your sunglasses and embrace the summer vibes with hundreds of festivals and events to discover in downtown Calgary. To make it easier than ever to explore what’s happening, we’ve created the Downtown Summer Festivals & Events Website – your go-to guide to find festivals, events, markets and cultural experiences happening downtown all summer long.  

Downtown is home to some of our city’s proudest landmarks and biggest celebrations. These events bring Calgarians together to experience community, creativity, and culture – and to support the local businesses and artists that make our downtown authentically Calgary.

Start planning your downtown adventure

A new chapter for Eau Claire Plaza

The newly redesigned Eau Claire Plaza is now officially open. This vibrant, all-season public space will be a hub for community gatherings, festivals, and everyday connections. The plaza, now operated by Parks, is a key part of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy. The City’s $47 million investment in making our downtown more livable, walkable, and resilient included $12 million from contributed from the Province of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus program. 

The reopening marks the final phase of the Eau Claire Area Improvements, a multi-year program that has transformed the area with enhanced public spaces, improved flood protection, and new connections to downtown and the Bow River.

Read more about the new design

Rolling out more rain barrel rebates

Did you know Calgarians can get a $50 rebate for new rain barrels? Due to popular demand, the rain barrel rebate program has expanded to cover 5,000 total rebates (up from 3,000) on up to three barrels instead of the previous maximum of two.

How it works:

• Buy a rain barrel from a store of your choosing  

• Submit an application online or in-person with original receipts

• There’s a limit of three rain barrels per household, at $50/per barrel

• Wait two to four weeks for the application to be processed

• If approved, you’ll get your rebate by e-transfer or cheque

• Applications will close once all rebates are claimed

Learn more about the rebate program

Have you listened to the Calgary Conversations podcast?

If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for a deep dive into major topics — the Calgary Conversations podcast is waiting for you. Our latest episode explores how events like the recent G7 summit benefit our city. This marks the 10th episode of the series, giving Calgarians a robust look at the issues impacting their daily lives.

Listen to the podcast now

GamePLAN: Keeping play accessible to Calgarians 

Did you know 4.5% of your municipal portion of property tax goes directly toward parks, recreation and culture? That’s why in 2025 and 2026 an additional $7.5 million from reserve funds is being invested to complete essential repairs and maintenance on City-operated facilities. Looking ahead, City Council has adopted GamePLAN, along-term vision for public recreation over the next 25 years.

Some highlights include:

• The Soccer Centre Dome, which opened May 31, a $28 million investment

• Rocky Ridge Athletic Park, opening in 2027, a $25 million investment.

• Glenmore Twin Arena, also opening in 2027, an $85 million investment

• The Northeast Athletic Complex, with a recently signed land agreement

• $16 million commitment to improve park spaces that need it most

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Investing in infrastructure: Game on for the new Soccer Centre Dome

Completion of the Calgary Soccer Centre Dome couldn’t come at a better time amid growing demand for recreation space in Calgary. This $28 million project responds to the growing need for high-quality, year-round space for both recreational and competitive play. The facility is now opening for public bookings.

New features:

• A competition-sized artificial turf field covered by an air-supported dome

• An amenity building with eight change rooms, one referee change room, a universal public washroom, and additional office and storage space

• Parking lot upgrades adding more than 100 spots

• Upgraded storm water management

Book the Soccer Centre Dome now

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