An inside look into Calgary’s City Hall with Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth

Parking affects how we move through Calgary whether we’re heading downtown, visiting a business, attending an event or parking near home. Our host Jose Rodriguez sat down with Chris Blaschuk, Manager of Calgary Parking, to talk about how Calgary Parking supports a safe, accessible and affordable parking system across the city. You will hear about how parking revenue is reinvested back into our communities, common misconceptions, how enforcement evolved, affordable options and much more. Additional Resources: Calgary Parking

In this episode of Calgary Conversations, we sit down with Mayor Jeromy Farkas to unpack how Council’s Strategic Priorities will shape the city’s next four years. From trust, transparency and accountability to affordability, public safety and essential infrastructure, the conversation explores what it takes to move from campaign aspirations to measurable action. As we prepare for the 2027-2030 budget and to be a city of two million residents, this timely conversation invites Calgarians to understand how priorities become investments and why public input helps guide Calgary’s next chapter. Additional Resources: Council's Strategic Priorities

Calgarians have a long history of stepping up for their community. One of the most impactful ways to get involved is by serving on one of The City’s Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs). In this episode of Calgary Conversations, host Jose Rodriguez speaks with Jeremy Fraser, Deputy City Clerk, about how these groups help inform decisions, provide oversight and connect community voices with local government. From planning and accessibility to community standards and civic engagement, there are opportunities for people from all backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise. Whether you bring professional knowledge, lived experience or simply a passion for making life better every day for Calgarians, your perspective matters. Additional Resources: Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs)

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

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