Issue 33 September 7, 2026
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Councillor D.J. Kelly does an interview with CityNews over zoom on Sept. 4, 2026. (Aryn Toombs / Ward 4)
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Hey, neighbour!
Happy Labour Day! And apologies for the delay in sending out this weekly newsletter, which is usually in your inbox on Fridays.
Over the past week, I have focused on traffic and pedestrian safety as part of Ward 4 Traffic Safety Week. My team and I have read every one of the hundreds of emails and calls I have received about dangerous intersections and crossings in our communities, and we are working to address them.
To that end, next week I have a notice of motion coming before the Executive Committee that, if passed, would add "Leading Pedestrian Intervals" to signalized intersections across the city. This would give pedestrians between three and seven seconds of lead time to cross. This is important because it decreases collisions between pedestrians and vehicles. This method is so effective and so cost-efficient that the Alberta Motor Association promotes it provincially, and I am pleased that they have written a letter of support for my motion.
Nonetheless, this past week at City Hall was disrupted by a purposeful leak of confidential information by a council member. I believe this info was released in order to stir up concern related to potential 2027 to 2030 tax rates. It's important that you know despite what some folks might try to do with this information, no potential tax rate has been proposed at this time, let alone approved. As part of our budget process, Council has heard from Administration about all the ways we could make improvements against the priorities we set in the spring. For more on this, you can see posts from Cllr. Schmidt, Cllr. Yule and Mayor Farkas.
My goal remains to deliver the smallest possible tax rate that allows us to address our neighbourhoods' infrastructure needs - water, roads, transit, recreation centres, and playgrounds, for example.
I look forward to holding a town hall meeting in October with a focus on the budget and priorities, and to hearing from neighbours before I make any decision on what we fund over the next four years.
In the meantime, please join the Ward 4 team and me this Friday for our monthly Ward 4 On Tap at Citizen Brewing from 3 to 5:30 pm to discuss any hot city topics.
- Councillor D.J. Kelly
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John Laurie and McKnight Blvd. (City of Calgary)
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💬 Ward 4 neighbours can now read the What We Heard Report from the first phase of engagement on the John Laurie/McKnight Functional Planning study at engage.calgary.ca/jlmcknight. Improved traffic flow and safety at the intersection was the top item asked for by participants in the engagement study.
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On Monday, Cllr. Kelly met with Sport Calgary to discuss recreation and sport in Calgary ahead of the four-year budget. Cllr. Kelly met with the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation regarding the Dalhousie Transit Oriented Community project to discuss concerns expressed to the Ward 4 office regarding parking for the LRT.
On Tuesday, Cllr. Kelly attended the Community Development Committee meeting.
On Wednesday, Cllr. Kelly met with multiple City departments, including the Green Line team, to discuss options for Green Line North. Cllr. Kelly met with the City's Safer Together team to discuss how that work will address homeless and encampment safety concerns in Ward 4. Cllr. Kelly met with Recreation and Social Services to discuss the development of sporting facilities in northwest Calgary. In the evening Cllr. Kelly met with the Chinatown BIA to discuss Green Line options.
On Thursday, Cllr. Kelly met with City administration on the Calgary Plan, to discuss work on that municipal development and transit plan before it comes to Calgary City Council in 2027. Cllr. Kelly met with transit proponents to discuss Green Line plans.
On Friday, Cllr. Kelly met with Calgary Police Service District 7 leadership (Dalhousie, Edgemont and Beddington) to discuss community safety, traffic safety, and addressing social disorder. Cllr. Kelly attended the CAO Recruitment Sub-Committee meeting in the afternoon.
Over the weekend Cllr. Kelly attended the Calgary Transit Employee Appreciation BBQ, Hoy Sun Association banquet, and the Calgary Pride Parade along with the Ward 4 team.
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📰 Cllr. Kelly was quoted by CityNews and The Calgary Herald about the top 50 intersections identified by a City of Calgary AI project as having high risk.
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Cllr. D.J. Kelly looks at the new City of Calgary crest in City Council Chambers on Sept. 1, 2026. (Aryn Toombs / Ward 4)
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Agendas, live streams, and minutes for Calgary City Council meetings and committees can be found at www.calgary.ca/council/meetings/agenda-minutes.html.
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On Tuesday, Sept. 8, members of the Executive Committee will be meeting to discuss Cllr. Kelly's notice of motion on leading pedestrian interval timing, Cllr. Chabot's notice of motion to remove the ability for members of council to attend meetings remotely, and Cllr. Chabot's motion for a strategy to fund transit-oriented development. Members of the committee will also hear an update on U.S. tariffs and their impact on the City's supply chain, an update on Green Line alignments, the City's quarterly report, a quarterly report for the City's water transformation program, and an operational services department overview. They will also receive the 2026 non-profit tax mitigation report, an update from the CAO recruitment sub-committee, discuss establishing a fire services committee, and receive a check-in on CAO performance for the third quarter of this year.
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, members of City Council will hold a Special Meeting of Council to receive legal advice regarding a leak of confidential information by a member of council.
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Infrastructure and Planning Committee will be meeting to discuss a response to a notice of motion to review density bonusing options for affordable housing, establishing an inter-municipal regional pathway system, receiving an update on the quality level of service for concrete, and an update on the Urban Forestry level of service for tree lifecycles. The committee will also debate a proposed initiation of exportation for lands next to Shepard Industrial in Ward 12.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Audit Committee members will be meeting to review the 2025 annual reports of Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary Arts Development, and VIVO for Healthier Generations. Members will also review the corporate supply chain resiliency audit, the homelessness-related initiatives oversight audit, and the Green Line construction safety audit. There will also be updates on cybersecurity provided as part of the meeting.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Calgary Planning Commission will be meeting to discuss a land use amendment for Industrial - Redevelopment to Industrial - Commercial in the Greenview Industrial Park at 604 35 Av NE. Items from Wards 6, 7, 8, and 9 will also be heard.
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New development permits that are in circulation for public comment or are in advertising for Ward 4. For all Ward 4 permits that are in circulation, or have been recently approved and are in advertising, see www.djkelly.ca/dp.
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HIGHWOOD — 294 HENDON DR NW (DP2026-04881) — New: accessory residential building (garage) - building coverage (R-C2) — Permitted with a Relaxation
HUNTINGTON HILLS — 415 68 AV NW (DP2026-04846) — Addition: protective and emergency service (south elevation) (M-C1) — Discretionary
ROSEMONT — 82 ROSERY DR NW (DP2026-03201) — New: single detached dwelling, accessory residential building (garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary
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BRENTWOOD — 44 BRENNER PL NW (DP2026-02638) — New: accessory residential building (garage), backyard suite (above garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 28, 2026
CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS — 67 CHANCELLOR WY NW (DP2026-01963) — New: single detached dwelling (east parcel), accessory residential building (garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 27, 2026
CHARLESWOOD — 3036 CONRAD DR NW (DP2026-03648) — New: backyard suite (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 28, 2026
COLLINGWOOD — 43 CROMWELL AV NW (DP2026-04946) — Relaxation: deck (existing) - projection into side setback (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 28, 2026
EDGEMONT — 124 EDGEHILL CL NW (DP2026-04929) — Relaxation: single detached dwelling (existing) - building setback from rear property line (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 27, 2026
HUNTINGTON HILLS — 347 HUNTBOURNE WY NE (DP2026-02076) — New: accessory residential building (garage), backyard suite (above garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on August 27, 2026
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🌭 Rosemont Start Up BBQ
Rosemontians with memberships in the Rosemont Community Association are invited to the annual kick off to the school year BBQ on Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. For more details and to register, see https://rosemontyyc.com/membership.
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🚗 13th Annual Dalhousie Show and Shine
Take in all makes and models of vehicles at the 13th annual Dalhousie Community Associations Show and Shine on Sept. 12. Awards will be handed out for each decade category, and visitors can vote on their crowd favourites. A BBQ, raffle, and prizes will be handed out throughout the day. For more details see https://www.dalhousiecalgary.ca/events/show-and-shine.
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🧑🌾 Cambrian Heights Farmers Market
Take on one of the final farmers markets of the season at the Cambrian Heights Community Association. Market runs on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 7 p.m.
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🎉 North Haven Community Association 60th Anniversary Party
The North Haven Community Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary on September 19 from 2 p.m. to p.m. Take part in family fun, carnival games and live music from the Chinook School of Music, food trucks, beer garden, and tour of the Nose Hill tunnel mural. For more details see the North Haven CA website.
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Oreo, Bandita and Grace are animals available to be adopted through the City of Calgary's Animal Services. (City of Calgary)
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See https://www.calgary.ca/our-services/animal-services.html to learn more on how to adopt one of these animals. If this newsletter has prompted you to adopt an animal from Animal Services, send Cllr. Kelly an email at [email protected].
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Oreo — black and white Domestic Shorthair, 8 years, spayed female
Grace — gray Domestic Shorthair, 1 year and 8 months, spayed female — reduced adoption fee · waiting since July 28, 2026
Bandita — tan and black German Shepherd Dog mix, 2 years and 3 months, spayed female — reduced adoption fee · waiting since June 16, 2026
Charlie — tricolor Collie mix, 5 years, neutered male — reduced adoption fee · waiting since July 16, 2026
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