Issue 38 October 9, 2026
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Ward 4 Cllr. D.J. Kelly, left, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, and The Nonprofit Chamber CEO Angie Gélinas hold up the historic memorandum of understanding between the Mayor's Office and the Chamber on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Aryn Toombs / Ward 4)
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Hey, neighbour!
Building a city that works for everyone means City Council needs to hear from everyone.
This week I had the opportunity to be present at something truly historic for our city: a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding between the Mayor’s Office and The Nonprofit Chamber. You may recall that earlier this year I attended The Nonprofit Chamber’s conference where the work began, and I was very pleased this week to see that this MOU was signed by the mayor this week.
As I said back in April, the way we look at infrastructure as a City needs to be more inclusive than only considering the roads we drive on and the pipes that deliver water to our homes - as vital as those are. We must also consider the community groups that glue our society together. Whether it is the local youth hockey team playing out of the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association, or Brentwood Cares providing vital support to community members, these are examples of how social infrastructure goes beyond what we may quickly think of.
Within your Ward 4 office, I have made partnerships a priority since day one because I know that solving the challenges that we face means involving more than just City administration. It means neighbours stepping up, and it means empowering community associations, our business improvement area, our civic partners, and our non-profits. Already this work has meant improved safety for pedestrians in communities, new plans for parks, and a greater variety of activities for neighbours to enjoy.
This is exactly why I need to hear from you as we get ready to set a new budget and business plan for The City of Calgary. With my upcoming budget town hall on Oct. 16, I'm inviting you to pre-send me your budget related question to be answered by myself and our special guest Mayor Jeromy Farkas. You can do that by filling in this Google Forms questionnaire ahead of Thursday, next week, but don't forget to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you there.
- Councillor D.J. Kelly
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Cllr. Kelly speaks to Global Calgary's Adam MacVicar and CBC's Brendan Coulter on the topic of a provincial change to the Municipal Government Act on Oct. 8, 2026. (Aryn Toombs / Ward 4)
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For a complete listing of news articles and videos Cllr. Kelly has been featured in since being elected, see djkelly.ca/dj_in_the_media.
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📰 Cllr. Kelly was quoted by the Calgary Herald (Yahoo News) and LiveWire Calgaryregarding proposed water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases to repair the city's aging water system, saying council must decide whether to keep kicking the can down the road or be the ones to stop it.
📰 Cllr. Kelly was quoted by CBC Calgary on his stance that deciding what "appropriate scale" means for housing belongs to neighbours in Calgary, not the provincial government.
📰 Cllr. Kelly told CBC Calgary that council keeps hearing from residents who can't afford a significant tax increase, and that a smaller provincial property tax hike next year would give the City more room to balance addressing local services with affordability.
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💬 Cllr. Kelly shared information about the snack bags, toothpaste tubes, foam egg cartons, aerosol cans and other packaging that can now go in your blue cart as of Oct. 1 on Instagram and Facebook.
💬 See Cllr. Kelly congratulate Mayor Jeromy Farkas and The Nonprofit Chamber on signing a first-of-its-kind MOU in Canada to work more closely on behalf of Calgarians on Instagram and Facebook.
💬 Watch Cllr. Kelly explain what the province's move to force a repeal of blanket rezoning in Edmonton means for Calgary, and why he's concerned it oversteps local decision-making by voters, on Instagram and TikTok.
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🚧Construction on the McKnight Blvd and Edmonton Trail Water System upgrade will begin on October 16, and run until October 18 at the intersection of Edmonton Trail and McKnight Blvd NE. Drivers will be directed through this intersection using a signed route, and should expect delays. Expect pathway closures, as well as temporary lane closures. Neighbours who will be affected by temporary water service interruptions as a result of the work will be contacted directly by the City of Calgary.
♻️The types of items you can recycle has increased. Starting this month, Calgarians can put new items like chip bags, toothpaste tubes, foam packaging, and aerosols into blue bins for recycling. For more information see www.calgary.ca/waste/residential/recycle-more.html.
🌊 Ward 4 neighbours living near Nose Creek are being encouraged by the City of Calgary to participate in phase four of the Calgary River Valleys Project. Engagement on proposed changes to flood-related development regulations is open until October 11, at engage.calgary.ca/rivervalleys.
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Cllr. Kelly meets with Erhan Baykotan with the Calgary Intercultural Festival outside of Calgary City Council chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 (Aryn Toombs / Ward 4)
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On Monday, Cllr. Kelly participated in the Executive Committee of Council meeting. During the lunch hour he and the Ward 4 team attended a working session held for council members on the Calgary Plan.
On Tuesday, Cllr. Kelly attended the Public Hearing Meeting of Council. Following that meeting he met with the Calgary Intercultural Festival to discuss next year's festival. In the afternoon Cllr. Kelly attended Calgary Economic Development's annual Economic Outlook event.
On Wednesday, Cllr. Kelly met with fellow councillors representing north central Calgary on the topic of Centre Street transit improvements. In the afternoon, Cllr. Kelly met with the City of Calgary's environment and infrastructure business units to discuss the upcoming budget.
On Thursday, Cllr. Kelly and the Ward 4 team met with members of the Chief Administrative Officer's office to discuss how to better support connecting neighbours to City administration. That meeting was followed by the Ward 4 team taking part in the annual City Hall fire drill. Cllr. Kelly and the Ward 4 team met with neighbours in the afternoon who have been affected by a development project next to their homes. In the evening, Cllr. Kelly attended the North Haven Community Association board meeting to answer questions on development in their community and the City budget.
On Friday, Cllr. Kelly met with some of his council colleagues about upcoming Council business to advocate for Ward 4 priorities. In the afternoon he met with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 284 to discuss infrastructure issues and a potential public park project near to the legion in Greenview Industrial.
Over the weekend Cllr. Kelly will be spending time with his family for Thanksgiving.
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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, Oct. 13, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will be meeting to receive a Federation of Canadian Municipalities update and an Alberta Municipalities update. Members of the committee will also hear updates from the Rocky View County Intermunicipal Committee, the City of Chestermere Intermunicipal Committee, and the Calgary-Foothills Annexation Negotiation Committee. Committee members will receive a confidential update regarding the Government of Alberta.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Infrastructure and Planning Committee will be meeting to discuss growth applications for Glacier Ridge and Belvedere, and a water utility asset management update. Confidential items related to a proposed sale in the Downtown Commercial Core in Ward 7, and a proposed acquisition in East Shepard Industrial in Ward 12, will also be discussed. Committee members will also receive briefings on the citywide growth strategy, business-friendly construction policy elements for City-initiated utility work, and community level amenities in parks.
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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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BEDDINGTON HEIGHTS — 63 BEARBERRY CL NW (DP2026-05225) — Temporary use: home occupation - class 2 (small pet boarding ) (R-C2) — Discretionary
BRENTWOOD — 2716 BRECKEN RD NW (DP2026-05390) — New: single detached dwelling (R-C1) — Discretionary
BRENTWOOD — #101 4600 CROWCHILD TR NW (DP2026-05408) — New: sign - class c (freestanding sign) (C-R3 f3.0h46) — Discretionary
BRENTWOOD — 3228 BREEN CR NW (DP2026-05512) — New: accessory residential building (garage), backyard suite (above garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary
CHARLESWOOD — 2735 CANNON RD NW (DP2026-04398) — New: single detached dwelling, secondary suite (basement) (R-C1) — Discretionary
CHARLESWOOD — 1086 NORTHMOUNT DR NW (DP2026-05383) — Temporary use: home occupation - class 2 (accounting services) (R-C1) — Discretionary
CHARLESWOOD — 36 CHEYENNE CR NW (DP2026-05556) — New: single detached dwelling (R-C1) — Discretionary
GREENVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK — #5 4616 6A ST NE (DP2026-05298) — Change of use: vehicle sales - minor (I-G) — Discretionary
HIGHLAND PARK — 123 42 AV NE (DP2026-05491) — New: single detached dwelling, secondary suite (basement) (R-C2) — Discretionary
NORTH HAVEN — 5060 NESBITT RD NW (DP2026-05465) — Addition: single detached dwelling (front entry) (R-C1) — Discretionary
ROSEMONT — 119 ROSERY DR NW (DP2026-05551) — New: accessory residential building (garage), backyard suite (above garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary
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DALHOUSIE — 55 DALTON BA NW (DP2026-05297) — Relaxation: deck - projection into rear setback (R-C2) — Discretionary · Approved on October 2, 2026
HIGHLAND PARK — 3301 1 ST NW (DP2025-07323) — New: rowhouse building (1 building), secondary suite (4 suites), accessory residential building (garage) (R-CG) — Discretionary · Approved on October 5, 2026
HIGHWOOD — 294 HENDON DR NW (DP2026-04881) — New: accessory residential building (garage) - building coverage (R-C2) — Permitted with a Relaxation · Approved on October 5, 2026
HUNTINGTON HILLS — 131 HUNTWELL RD NE (DP2026-04464) — Addition: manufactured home (main floor - rear garage) (R-MH) — Discretionary · Approved on October 5, 2026
ROSEMONT — 82 ROSERY DR NW (DP2026-03201) — New: single detached dwelling, accessory residential building (garage) (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on October 2, 2026
SKYLINE WEST — 76 SKYLINE CR NE (DP2026-05406) — Change of use: veterinary clinic (I-R) — Discretionary · Approved on October 5, 2026
THORNCLIFFE — 5519 BUCKTHORN RD NW (DP2026-04239) — New: single detached dwelling (R-C1) — Discretionary · Approved on October 2, 2026
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This new feature from Ward 4 Communications Lead Aryn Toombs will contain important visualizations of statistics and measures that are providing direction to decision makers at City Hall, including Cllr. Kelly.
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🖼️ Federation of Canadian Artists Fall Art Show and Sale in Edgemont
Join the FCA at the Edgemont Community Association for their fall art show and sale, on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendance is free. For more details, see www.fcacalgary.ca.
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💉 Fall Flu Clinic at the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Assocation
Get protected this flu season with a flu shot. Even if you are healthy, vaccination can reduce the risk of serious illness and help prevent the spread of influenza to others. Flu immunizations will be available from Swift Medical Clinic staff at the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Assocation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 20. Please bring your Alberta Health Care Card, and wear clothing that allows easy access to upper arms.
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🍻 German Canadian Club of Calgary Octoberfest
Take part in celebrating Oktoberfest with the German Canadian Club of Calgary and the Schlaraffia Rocky Mountania with a family friendly weekend of German culture, music, food, tradition, and a lot of fun. The event runs from 5 p.m. until late on October 23, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 24, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 25 at 218 37 Ave NE. For more details see calgarygermanclub.ca/pages/events.
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Nutmeg, a calico and white cat, Diaz and Darling 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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Nutmeg — brown tabby and white Domestic Mediumhair, 3 months, neutered male
Not yet named cat — calico and white Domestic Shorthair mix, 1 year and 7 months, spayed female
Diaz — tan Boerboel, 5 years, neutered male — reduced adoption fee · waiting since August 10, 2026
Darling — black Domestic Shorthair mix, 2 years and 1 month, spayed female — waiting since September 2, 2026
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