Calgary Conversations
by The City of Calgary
Latest episode
Keep moving: Calgary Parking’s role in a connected city
Keep moving: Calgary Parking’s role in a connected city
About this podcast
Welcome to Calgary Conversations – your exclusive gateway to the heartbeat of our city. Dive deep into the pulse of Calgary with our brand-new municipal podcast.
In each monthly episode, we peel back the layers of our vibrant community, shedding light on the priority areas that shape our city's future. From public safety to housing, downtown revitalization, and beyond, we're here to uncover the stories that matter most to you.
Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the untold narratives that weave the fabric of our city.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Keep moving: Calgary Parking’s role in a connected city · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 8Parking 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…
- Building trust through action: how Council’s Priorities will shape Calgary’s next chapter · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 7In 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…
- Have a voice in shaping Calgary · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 6Calgarians 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…
- More than a game: Sport Hub is rewriting Calgarians’ futures through sport · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 5Getting 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…
- Pet-friendly rentals: expanding housing choice in Calgary · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 4Finding 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…
- Hail season is back – tips to stay safe · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 3Hail 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…
- Update on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 2The 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…
- Building the Green Line: Phase 1 · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 1We'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…
- Breaking down Calgary's 2026 Budget · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 16Now 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…
- Trash talk: Tips for reducing holiday waste · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 15It’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 &…
- Celebrating 20 years of 311 · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 14Calgary'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…
- What's new for Calgary's 2025 General Election · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 13With 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…
- Meet the Calgary Fire Department's new spokesperson · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 12We’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…
- Addressing Calgary's housing crisis · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 11With record population growth in the past two years, how are The City of Calgary and our housing partners addressing the housing crisis? In this episode of Calgary Conversations…
- Big events, big impact: how Calgary hosts the world · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10With the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit and Rotary International Convention happening back-to-back, Calgary is stepping onto the global stage in a big way. In this episode of Calgary…
- Levelling the Playing Field with GamePLAN · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 9Calgary’s ambitious recreation strategy, GamePLAN, aims to improve recreation in our city, setting a new service level standard that responds to record levels of population…
- Property assessment and tax 101 · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 8We’re going back to the basics of property tax and assessment with The City’s assessor, Eddie Lee. Join us as we answer some of the top questions about the tax process and how…
- Looking back on 2024, looking forward to 2025: A conversation with David Duckworth and Stuart Dalgleish · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 7In our first podcast of 2025, we're joined by Chief Administrative Officer, David Duckworth, and Chief Operations Officer, Stuart Dalgleish who speak to some of the biggest…
- Winter Road Maintenance · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 6We’re covering the hot topic of cold weather – winter road maintenance. From slippery sidewalks and snow clearing to potholes and plows, discover the people and plans involved in…
- Inside the City of Calgary Archives · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 5In honour of Remembrance day, we're uncovering historical treasures and stories deep within the City of Calgary Archives. We get a glimpse of Calgary's connection to the First…
