Calgary Conversations

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.

Calgary Conversations is a government podcast hosted by The City of Calgary, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The City of Calgary hosts Calgary Conversations, a government show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Building trust through action: how Council’s Priorities will shape Calgary’s next chapter

  Sep 2, 202639 minS2

  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

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  Episode #5

  More than a game: Sport Hub is rewriting Calgarians’ futures through sport

  Jul 13, 202620 minS2

  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 Planet Youth

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  Episode #4

  Pet-friendly rentals: expanding housing choice in Calgary

  Jun 21, 202626 minS2

  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

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  Episode #19

  Hail season is back – tips to stay safe

  Jun 1, 202616 minS2

  <p>Hail 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 Climate Resilience and Adaptation at The City of Calgary, explains why climate resilience matters, who’s most at riskfrom hail, and how The City is helping Calgarians handle extreme weather. Whether you are a business, homeowner, car owner, gardener, or simply someone who cares about your community, taking steps now to prepare for hail season can make all the difference. </p><p>Additional Resources: </p>Climate ready home guideGet prepared for em...

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  Episode #18

  Update on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main repairs

  Mar 23, 202632 minS2

  <p>The 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 Services, Michael Thompson, talks about the construction progress on the feeder main replacement project and ongoing work to reinforce the current pipe and explains what Calgarians can expect in the year ahead.  This conversation was recorded on March 4, 2026.</p><p>Additional Resources: </p>Saving water during the feeder main reinforcement workBearspaw South Feeder Main replacement project

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