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Calgary City Council has taken a stand for a strong, united Canada. I joined Rosemary Barton to talk about why Councillor Yule and I brought forward our pro-Canada motion. Calgary has a lot to lose from separation and a lot to gain by sticking together.

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Calgary is approaching two million people. The infrastructure decisions we make today will shape how people move around this region for generations. This is the kind of long-term infrastructure planning a growing Alberta needs, and I’m excited to see the work moving forward.

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For Calgary, this is also part of a bigger transportation vision. Better regional rail, stronger connections to our airport, and reliable public transit all need to work together as our city grows.

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Connecting Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton by high-speed rail would bring our major economic centres closer together, create new opportunities for workers and businesses, and strengthen Alberta’s connections to the rest of Canada and the world.

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I was thrilled to join Premier Danielle Smith, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, and federal Minister for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski for an important step toward high-speed rail between Calgary and Edmonton.

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Reconciliation requires more than words. It requires action. This is an important step forward.

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This milestone follows years of leadership from Indigenous communities, guidance from Elders, advocacy and partnership. Thank you to the Indigenous Gathering Place Society and The Confluence for the years of work that brought us here.

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A portion of City-owned land will now be set aside for the future Indigenous Gathering Place. It will be a permanent and visible place for Indigenous Peoples to gather, practise culture and ceremony, share knowledge, and strengthen community for generations to come.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On Orange Shirt Day, I was proud to announce that the Indigenous Gathering Place has found a permanent home at The Confluence. Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, has been a place of gathering for Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial.

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I looked into reports of the City removing some referendum signs. They made a mistake. While I don't direct staff and was not personally involved, I am genuinely sorry that our team got it wrong. The rules must apply equally to everyone, including people I disagree with.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Calgary is growing fast, and we need more homes of all kinds. It was great to kick off Calgary’s 2026 Housing Summit, bringing nearly 500 leaders together to tackle our housing opportunities, strengthen partnerships and get more housing built.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

City Hall School is back! It’s one of my favourite parts of being Mayor. I had a blast with the Grade 6 students from Louis Riel School. They came ready with great questions. No softballs either! The kids are alright!

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Choosing Canada and Sidewalk Citizen, the best breakfast sandwich in the city!

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And we recommit ourselves to keeping our promises and building a better future together.

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We cannot speak of reconciliation while ignoring Indigenous leaders when they defend their Treaties. Calgary is in Treaty 7 territory. Treaty is more than history. It is a living relationship and a responsibility we share. We are all treaty people. Today we remember. We listen. We tell the truth.

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The Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 have raised serious concerns about Alberta separation and the threat it poses to Treaty rights. I brought a motion to Calgary City Council affirming Calgary’s place in a strong, united Canada.

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It will provide a permanent place for ceremony, language, culture, teaching and community. A place built for generations to come. We also mark this day at a difficult moment for our country.

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And we recognize the profound injustice of residential schools and the harm that continues across generations. Reconciliation requires more than remembrance. It requires action. Today, we announced that the Indigenous Gathering Place will move ahead at The Confluence.

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Today, Calgarians came together at The Confluence to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We remember the children who never came home. We honour Survivors, their families and their communities.

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A new report puts a price tag on Alberta separation: up to 69,000 fewer Calgary jobs and a $9-billion annual hole in Alberta's finances. Calgary depends on trade, investment, and talent. We should be building that strength, not putting it at risk.

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Got a workout in Sunday at the Hustle for the House! It was great to join so many runners raising money for Ronald McDonald House Alberta. Every step helps support families who need a place to stay while their child receives medical care. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and supported the cause!

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Great to kick off Energy Disruptors: UNITE this week! Calgary is hosting 3,000 investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and innovators for big conversations on AI, trade, geopolitics, energy security and what comes next.

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It’s a long time coming, but construction of the Symons Valley Centre is underway! I was thrilled to join Councillor Jennifer Wyness and Public Library CEO Sarah Meilleur for the groundbreaking ceremony. Thanks to both for their hard work in making it happen.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

High-speed rail between Calgary and Edmonton is moving forward, and this is a big opportunity for our city. Let's connect our downtowns, grow our economic corridor and make sure Calgary's airport is part of the network. Alberta is growing. Let's build for it.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We need to talk about what the Province is doing to our firefighters. Calgary is being shortchanged on healthcare, leaving firefighters to pick up the slack. They responded to 5,941 overdose calls in 7 months. Calgary is ready to work together. After seven years, we need the Province at the table.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A safer, stronger Calgary starts with getting the basics right. The new 2.4 km Sunnyside Flood Barrier is finished and ready to protect Sunnyside and Hillhurst from a 1-in-100 year flood. Since 2013, our flood work has cut Calgary’s flood risk by about 70%.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here, we’re giving a 52-year-old tower new life. It will provide 203 mixed-income homes for more than 500 Calgarians, at a lower cost than a similar new build.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Our pivot away from blanket rezoning doesn’t mean building less housing. It means finding more ways to get homes built, and better using our exisiting infrastructure. I recently joined Coun. Clark to mark the redevelopment of Bridgeland Place.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank-you Enmax and Calgary Fire for your quick help rescuing Tinku!

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One person can’t pull a plane. But a team sure can! The United Way Plane Pull is BACK after going dormant during COVID. Teams pulled together, moved one seriously heavy plane and raised money for Calgarians in need. That’s Calgary: when we pull together, big things move.

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the fire risk has been fully mitigated. As operations continue to stabilize, CFD will transition from daily public updates to a weekly update schedule. Additional updates will be issued as required should significant developments occur at the site.

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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smoke, odours or isolated flare-ups from the site. These flare-ups can occur as crews expose and extinguish buried burning material and do not necessarily indicate the fire is expanding beyond the landfill area. Capping operations, monitoring and site rehabilitation activities will continue until

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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incident response. Alberta Health Services notes that air quality can vary significantly over short distances due to wind patterns, terrain and local conditions, with the greatest potential for impacts occurring in areas directly downwind of the fire. Residents may continue to notice occasional

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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CFD will continue to monitor site conditions, coordinate suppression activities and support ongoing work at the site. Information provided to CFD by Alberta Health Services indicates that recent air quality monitoring has not identified any new exceedances at monitoring locations supporting the

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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An engineering consultant also attended the site to assess conditions and provide technical expertise in support of ongoing incident management and recovery planning. As the incident enters a longer-term phase, incident management is transitioning to a remote command model.

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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As capping operations continue, crews are observing reduced visible smoke from portions of the site. New drone footage captured over the site today provided an updated aerial view of conditions, helping inform planning and ongoing capping operations.

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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Today, crews continued capping operations by removing debris, flattening affected areas and spreading additional dirt and clay across the site. These efforts help isolate remaining heat sources and support extinguishment efforts.

ECCO Recycling Facility Fire: Updates and Progress in Calgary.

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ECCO Landfill Fire Update- Sept 24 The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) continues suppression efforts at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill fire in southeast Calgary. The fire remains contained to the landfill site as crews continue working toward full extinguishment.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One of the best parts of being Mayor is recognizing Calgarians who step up. Theo is only six years old, but his quick thinking helped stop a potentially deadly fire. It was an honour for Council to recognize Theo and his proud mom and dad at City Hall. Calgary is proud of you, Theo!

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UPDATE: Big progress on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main! 80% of the new steel pipe is now installed. Crews have been working since January and we remain on track to have the new feeder main in service by the end of the year.

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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When Alberta separatism shows us who they are, we need to believe them. 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

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Calgary City Council voted for a strong, united Canada. Now I’m taking that message to Alberta’s municipal leaders. We have far more to gain by working together than by pulling apart. Calgary is proud to be Albertan, proud to be Canadian, and ready to help lead.

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We are proud Albertans. We are proud Canadians. And Calgary is stronger as part of a united Canada. Thank you to my Council colleagues for supporting this motion and sending a clear message about Calgary’s future.

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Hundreds of Calgary runners were up bright and early Saturday for the annual Calgary Police Classic! It was great to join them. Thanks to everyone who came out to run and support the Calgary Police Youth Foundation!

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