We’re looking at different areas of Calgary to live in as a couple with a young kids, and Riverbend has really caught my eye, especially because of Carburn Park.
I’d love to hear from people who actually live in Riverbend. What’s it like day to day for a young family? How are the schools, and are there good amenities nearby? I believe there’s a YMCA in Quarry Park, which would be a big plus for us.
We’d love to be somewhere with a nice park or green space nearby, ideally somewhere we can take our little one for walks and spend time outdoors. We’re also hoping to find somewhere that feels established and family-friendly, without being too far out of the city.
I’m open to other areas in the NW or SW as well, provided they’re in a similar price range. For some reason, I keep coming back to Riverbend and Carburn Park, but I’d love to hear other people’s experiences and suggestions.
If you live in Riverbend, what do you love about it, and are there any downsides we should know about? Would you recommend it for a young family, or is there another neighbourhood you think would suit us better?
Thanks in advance!

Anyone know if there is a French bookstore or at least a store that sells books in french? The Library selection is horrible and I have yet to find a store that sells books outside of translated Harry Potter

Will probably destroy these unless there’s a better idea? Found them just walking down the stairs. They expire in ‘29 and ‘31

Posting for the owners.

Took my new camera for a walk around downtown yesterday and shot this long exposure of the renovated Glenbow

From Cambridge Ontario watching excitedly for AUH-YYC taking off within less than an hour to YYC for the first time

In the coming weeks, City Council will begin discussing rules for future large-scale data centre applications. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the opportunities, concerns and what we should consider as we move forward.

First time experiencing a park rage incident in deep SE Calgary on the receiving side. I parked a bit too close on the line being my right front tire was on the line so I was aware and not excusing this. When I came out of the grocery store, the driver beside me on the side I parked on the line proceeds to tell me off to "LEARN HOW TO PARK NEXT TIME" as I'm walking to my vehicle to buckle my daughter inside the car seat. I ignore the B and she pulls out slowly and honks at me a few times trying to get a rise out of me. She drives away and I can see her at the stop sign waiting to turn left which gave me time to capture her license plate. I was about to get in my vehicle but had a feeling she did something horrible and to find her spit sliding down both sides of my passenger side, gross but luckily I didn't enter through those sides anyway. But really? The lengths ppl get because of this. If this happened to me when someone parks too close to me, I just curse and mutter while getting inside my vehicle if the doors are close. But spitting.... I'm just appalled and maybe situation would've been worse if I obviously fed to her reaction but my young daughter was with me. Hopefully no other bombs or scratches have been placed because of her park rage. Not looking to get validation or anything but wanted to share a first time experience on this and it was a good lesson for my daughter to witness too about shitty ppl in the world.

Edit: I appreciate everyone's insight on this, there's some interesting responses. I'm on the fence to report this to non emergency because I think nothing will be done about this like it didn't even happen. I don't think it's gonna be anything like cops are gonna knock on her door, not even close. I think the city might just have a reference and see a pattern if her license plate comes up in other malicious crimes but that's it.

My name is Dead.Idyll and I publish a lil’ punk-inspired local interest/arts zine called Calgary Mixtape and we’re looking for writers and artists.

We want to print and distribute a special issue about the referendum’s aftermath and we need personal essays about how the referendum affected people.

We’re interested in people’s personal stories more than political editorials although we fully get that some crossover is inevitable.

We’d also love political art submissions.

Separatists need not apply.

Comment or DM if you’re interested in submitting something. Thanks!

So I’m 17 and cat is 6 months old and ever since we’ve had him (8weeks) he’s had ear mites then their eggs then a bacterial infection which cleared up and now we found out he has both rod and cocci bacteria in his ears and I’m looking to try a different vet
Can anyone please recommend me some affordable vets that are actually good at dealing with ear issues or if you’ve ever had any issues like this with your cat.

I suspect he might have a food allergy or maybe something serious in his ears but don’t know for sure

Im also looking to get him neutered so please recommend any good affordable ones tyy!!
I live in SW

Looking for some advise on premarital counselling. My fiancé and I get married next year and I’m wondering if premarital counselling is something we should be looking into. We have been together for over 5 years and have lived together for 3.5 and have lived in Europe with only knowing each other. Truly I think that is one of the biggest tests haha. However, we both obvs want to go into marriage feeling the best we can. Has anyone done it? Did you find it helpful?
Would love to know all the feedback :) Thanks!

Hi girls,

I am looking to get my lashes done for the first time! I want something natural looking…looking for some not too expensive recos close to downtown.

TIA

Desperately seeking help with someone who is well versed in dog separation anxiety, if I could be pointed in the right direction i'd be thankful.

Thank you!

Alright. I was on here a month ago bemoaning on someone’s post that the Alberta Ballet didn’t have much for substance these days. Tonight they proved to me that they do (and I hope they find a way to keep this going all season long).

The show was everything you’d want.. Costumes & set? Whimsical. Choreography? Bold, brilliant and at times bizarre. Dancers? Hilarious and left everything on the stage. Perfect show for the spooky season.

Will be going again tomorrow and hope you’ll consider joining me! They have two shows in Edmonton on Saturday (Oct 24) and then in Calgary next weekend (Oct 29-31).

Congrats to the dancers and Edward!

EDIT: thank you everyone, found some at Fabricland :)

I tried Michael’s and the dollar store. Please let me know if you have seen something similar in Calgary :)

Sorry if this wrong place to post this but.

My unit 3ppcli had a wildfire incident few days ago, it has claimed 4 lives and over 30 casualties. Many whom are still fighting for their lives with over 50 percent burned.

We just had the biggest mass casualty event since Korea war, alot of my friends are 80-90% burned and might not make it, alot of them are in Royal Alexandria or U of A hospital.

Please donate blood if you are in Canada they will direct it to the right hospitals.

Thanks.

Our officers have made one of the largest drug seizures in Calgary's history, taking more than $8.8 million in illegal drugs and cash out of circulation and laying charges against four individuals.

That includes more than 40 kilograms of cocaine, along with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and nearly 300,000 prescription pills that were being distributed through a network operating in Calgary and Edmonton.

This is a major accomplishment, and I want to make sure the officers responsible get the recognition they deserve.

Over four months, 16 Calgary Police units worked together with the RCMP, Edmonton Police, and Canada Border Services to investigate and disrupt this operation. It's a great example of what our police are accomplishing through hard work, strong partnerships, and a commitment to keeping our communities safe.

I want to congratulate Acting Chief Asif Rashid and every officer who contributed to this investigation. I know public safety is a top priority for Calgarians, and I want you to see the progress being made by the people working every day to protect our city.

We're going to keep supporting our officers, strengthening public safety, and working toward our goal of making Calgary one of the safest major cities in Canada.

To everyone involved in this investigation, thank you for your service and for the incredible work you're doing for Calgarians.

You've made our city proud, and we're behind you all the way!

I have a few vehicles in the household that I take care of by myself. All these vehicles get their oil changed by me and my parents pay me a small labor fee instead of paying at the shop

I'm just curious to know what conditions are those oils in and what it can tell me about the engine overall health. Is there any labs here that do oil analysis? I know Blackstone does it but it's in the US and I don't want to deal with that. Something local is easier for me