Calgary

Explore Calgary's municipal government structure and services

Calgary

Calgary

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Province
Alberta
Population

1.3 million

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About Calgary

Calgary is a city in the western Canadian province of Alberta. It is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, about 80 km east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies.

Municipal Government

Calgary is governed by a mayor and 14 ward councillors who make up the Calgary City Council. The city is divided into 14 wards, with each ward represented by a councillor. The mayor serves as the head of the council and chief executive officer of the city.

Key Services

  • Public transportation (Calgary Transit)
  • Waste management and recycling
  • Parks and recreation
  • Public libraries
  • Emergency services
  • Urban planning and development
  • Water services

City Services

Explore the various services provided by the Calgary municipal government.

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City Council

Learn about Calgary's city council and local governance structure.

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