Calgary pathways that are cleared of snow have been determined by City Council. The City’s pathway system is approximately 700 km in length, of that, 157 km are cleared of snow.

Grass regulations

Lawn maintenance is regulated by the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004  (68 KB) sections 45-46. This is an overview of these regulations. Please refer to the actual bylaw for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available at the City Clerk’s office.

Overview of the Community Standards Bylaw

• Grass must be less than 6 inches (15 cm) tall.
• This is not intended to prevent or discourage xeriscaping (low water use gardening practices).
• You are responsible for caring for and maintaining your lawn and those lawns adjacent to your property (e.g. boulevards) and up to the middle of the alley and the middle of the street.

Making a complaint

Fines for violations of these regulations are $300. To report a bylaw violation please:

• Call 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY (2489) if calling from outside Calgary.
• Contact us

WSCR 5th Annual Community Clean-up Event

When: Saturday June 18th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: West Springs Free Methodist Church 742 – 85 Street SW

The City of Calgary will be providing garbage trucks where Most unwanted items will be accepted with the following exceptions:

• NO major house/yard renovation debris (drywall, studs, broken concrete, sod, etc) is the homeowner/contractor’s responsibility.
• NO paint or other chemicals these should be taken directly a Fire hall on the designated Toxic Material Roundup Day (usually held each Spring) or one of the four fire halls which take these hazardous materials on a year-round basis.
• NO old tires as these cannot be compacted.
• NO home appliances which includes microwaves
• NO liquids, glass, propane tanks, metals, large furniture or car batteries.

eCycle Solutions will be recycling the following:

Personal Computers/ Components/ Peripherals, Keyboards, Mice, Cables, Speakers, Laptop Computers, Notebook Computer, Servers, Desktop Printers, Printer Combination Units, Fax Combination Machines, Computer Monitors (CRT), Computer Monitors (LCD), Televisions (wood console, CRT, Flat Screen, Rear Projection), Cell phones

Shred-it – will be on site so you may dispose of your sensitive documents and recycle the paper.

Clean-A-Park – we are looking for volunteers to pickup garbage in various areas in our community. Volunteers will be able to select their preferred area to clean and will be provided bags and gloves at the West Springs Free Methodist Church at the WSCR tent.

Please email clean-up@WSCR.ca if you have questions or would like to volunteer your time.

Thanks to City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services and Waste & Recycling, eCycling solutions and the volunteers of the West Springs and Cougar Ridge Community for
making this events possible!

Also, big thanks to Fergus & Bix, who will donate 50 cents from every pint of their feature beer to our clean-up event from April to June.

Calgary’s wildlife

To the delight of Calgarians, our city is located close to the Rocky Mountains, Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. Just as we are attracted to the great outdoors, urban wildlife is moving into our communities.

Calgarians are reminded that wildlife can be dangerous and not to approach them or feed them under any circumstances. Homeowners are asked to secure garbage, pet food and any other potential food sources that may attract animals. Even pet waste can attract coyotes or bears.

Please do the following if you encounter a problem with wildlife or injured wildlife.

Call Animal Services at 3-1-1 if you have a problem (within city limits) with:

• Norway Rats
• Dead animals within the city limits
• To report coyote signtings for tracking purposes

Bears / Moose / Cougars

If bears, moose or cougars are spotted within Calgary, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Call Alberta Fish and Wildlife at 403-297-6423 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday or 3-1-1 after hours if you have a problem with:

• Badgers
• Deer
• Wolves
• Other large wildlife