Spruce Cliff & Shaganappi Community Connections

04/16/2026

It’s that time of year to celebrate all the amazing moms in the community. Join us for a free Mother’s Day event on May 8 🙂

04/16/2026

Free ESL classes beginning May 5th in Spruce Cliff. All are welcome to attend

03/26/2026

Youth hiring fair happening today at the Big Four Building.

03/19/2026

Walk With Us happening tomorrow in Calgary. Everyone is invited to come together in recognition of the transfer to The Wandering Spirit.

03/17/2026

✅Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Thank you to the residents and businesses of Spruce Cliff, Wildwood, and Rosscarrock for your patience and cooperation during the recent boil water advisory. Water quality testing by The City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, and Alberta Environment has confirmed the water is safe to consume.

For more information, visit calgary.ca/wateroutages or contact 311.

03/17/2026

City of Calgary Updates:


🌳Branching Out – Free Trees
Get a free tree this spring! 10,000 trees available, plus a new pilot for condos and commercial/industrial properties. Online training required. Tree pickup in May–June.

🗓️ Registration opens at 10:00 AM: NW Apr 7 | NE Apr 13 | SE Apr 20 | SW Apr 27
🔗 https://www.calgary.ca/parks-rec-programs/nature/branching-out.html

✉️ [email protected]


🌲Tree Care Workshops
Free sessions on planting, tree selection, pest identification, and pruning. Includes Q&A with a certified arborist.

🔗 https://www.calgary.ca/parks/trees/education-workshops.html


💧Rain Barrel Rebate
The Rain Barrel Rebate Program returns in 2026 through Green Calgary. Save water, support your garden, and reduce runoff.
🔗 https://www.calgary.ca/water/programs/rainbarrel.html



📋 Board Leadership Calgary
Affordable learning for board members and staff of small non‑profits.

📅 April 25 | 💸 Early bird ends March 31
🔗 https://boardleadershipcalgary.ca/


🎨 Utility Box Art Program – New Model
Starting in 2026, this city‑wide public art program moves to a curator‑led model, pairing curators with communities.

🔗 https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/public-art/public-art-announcements/new-approach-to-utility-box-public-art-program/

Calgary Arts Development is introducing a new curator-led model for the Utility Box Public Art Program. Building on a successful 2025 pilot in Marda Loop, the updated approach supports cohesive collections of traffic signal box artworks and creates more opportunities for artists across Calgary.

03/17/2026

Earth hour celebrations are taking place at the Central Library on Saturday March 28 from 6pm-9:30pm

03/14/2026

FYI residents of Spruce Cliff

03/07/2026

Join us Monday March 9 from 12pm-2pm to celebrate all the inspiring women in your life. 3528 Balsam Drive. All are welcome!!

02/20/2026

So much talent in Spruce Cliff!! A great way to spend the afternoon with your neighbours 🎨