r/Calgary

Trying to reduce as much as possible the time I spend at home and am wondering where everyone recommends hanging out and grabbing a drink, putting 2-3 hours into work on my computer?

I have unlimited data and a personal hotspot, and don’t take meetings, I just don’t want to be home and don’t need it to be a “private” space as there’s nothing that requires security.

I’ve tried the library but just like that passive noise and everything! Obviously, alcohol isn’t an issue and neither are kids/dogs/etc.

Just looking for places where you can do this!

Hi! I'm almost 30 and currently paying about $1800 in rent in downtown Calgary for a 1 bed. I am considering buying either an apartment style condo in inner city or a townhouse far from inner city. My budget is $260-270k ideally which should get me to $1900-$2000 with mortgage+condo fee+property taxes. This does not account for any unexpected expenses of the condo. My hope is to live in it for 7-10 years and hopefully eventually upgrade once I have enough principal on it even if the property doesn’t appreciate significantly.

So far from what I have read and heard people always suggest going for a townhouse. However, I feel like if there are certain advantages of apartment style buildings in Calgary like underground parking (no snow cleaning), security and some amenities. Would love to hear thoughts of everyone who have purchased either of the two on a limited budget. The condo inventory is really high at the moment with much more supply than demand. The search definitely feels very overwhelming.

Just a heads up that gas will be going up to 179.9 so fill up while a lot of stations are still in the 150s. Few stations are already up in price.

Hello everyone

Posted a few weeks back about me putting a dent in the garage door of the rental. Door still works but the lowermost panel dented and bent slightly. Figured I’d be paying for a replacement panel or the repairs. Landlord wants $2584 for the entire door to be replaced. She’s already made the appointment.

The door is 8 years old. My understanding is I only pay for the depreciated value of the door. I’m looking for some advice or if someone can point me towards some set-in-stone writing or resources I can use to get this bill down.

I am in the tail end of a divorce with a $7500 bill coming up and can’t afford a $2600 bill on top of it.

Any help?

A two-day enforcement sweep targeting downtown Calgary earlier this month led to more than a dozen arrests and the execution of nearly 100 outstanding warrants.

Calgary police say officers carried out the operation on Aug. 5 and 6 alongside Alberta Sheriffs’ in the downtown and its neighbouring communities.

I’ve always wanted to participate in one, but I’ve never heard of an active event in Calgary. Is there a reason for this? We could be a huge annual event.

Some residents in the southeast Calgary community of Riverbend are voicing concerns about traffic noise from Glenmore Trail, saying more sound proofing is needed.

It has been six years since planning began for the $205 million renovation of the Glenbow Museum, and staff are now back on site working toward an opening expected in about a year.

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Just wanted to give a shoutout to Calgary Transit for their quick response today. I was on the train when a guy was losing his crap, screaming racist stuff, and "planning to bomb the f*ck out of downtown," so I texted 74100 to report it.

I texted them at Bridgeland, and by the time I got to City Hall, peace officers were already there and escorted the individual off the train. I really appreciate how quickly they took the report seriously and acted on it. As a teenager who takes transit a lot, it’s reassuring to see that when you report something like this, someone actually responds quickly. Big thanks to the peace officers who showed up and dealt with the situation!