r/Calgary Nov 05 '24

Discussion Career/Employment Advice & Discussion Thread

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Please use this thread to discuss any job/career relevant questions or other information you might have to share with the sub.

Know somewhere hiring? Seen something coming up? Job fairs? Placement agency stories?

If you're sharing information for a job please include a link/source as well, if available.

Our goal is to keep the discussion in one place to better organize /r/Calgary and hopefully find work for someone. Please remember the subreddit rules and reddiquette when commenting. Job posts outside this thread will be removed and directed here.

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r/Calgary 22h ago

Local Photography/Video Saw this today.

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5.2k Upvotes

r/Calgary 3h ago

Crime/Suspicious Activity Father and daughter found dead in northwest Calgary

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141 Upvotes

r/Calgary 9h ago

Seeking Advice Foster Puppy in Need of a Forever Home

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Hello Calgary,

My family recently rescued the puppy pictured above, named Bruno, from a negligent situation where his basic needs were not being met. We reached out to local rescues to help foster him until he finds a forever home, but with most at capacity or extremely busy, we have yet to hear back or are on the long waiting lists. Following advice from the city’s animal services at 311, we’ve started the process of rehoming him ourselves.

Bruno is just over 16 weeks old, born on 25 August 2024. He’s a Poodle and Great Pyrenees mix. He currently weighs about 35 pounds, and is expected to reach 100 pounds or more as an adult. My family has gotten his vaccinations up to date, and have taken him for a basic medical exam. We have also bought him his essential supplies like a kennel. Despite his difficult start to life, Bruno is an adaptable and fast learner. He’s relatively kennel and house trained, and already knows basic commands.

Bruno is incredibly lovable and friendly with both humans and other dogs. We believe he would thrive in an active home that can fully meet his needs. As experienced dog owners ourselves—Sandy, our 14-year-old senior rescue, has been with us for 12 years—we understand the commitment required to care for a dog. We want to ensure Bruno’s forever family is fully prepared to provide the love and care he deserves for the rest of his life.

If you’re interested in welcoming Bruno into your home and are ready for the commitment, please feel free to reach out. If you also have any advice or ideas to help us in this process, we would be more than grateful to hear from you.


r/Calgary 14h ago

News Article Family 'absolutely crushed' in wake of girl's death in Boxing Day crash, robbery

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r/Calgary 1h ago

Calgary Transit Found some publicly available reports/studies related to Green Line LRT

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Spent a bit of time to summarize the publicly available reports/studies related to Green Line LRT (or previously called North Central LRT, SE BRT, etc).

North Central transit corridor review - 2006

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/transit/about-calgary-transit/reports/lrt/north_central_calgary_transit_corridor_review.pdf

SE LRT Compendium of Functional Planning Studies - 2010

https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/dam/transit/about-calgary-transit/reports/lrt/southeast_lrt_compendium.pdf

North Central LRT review - 2012

https://livewirecalgary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TT2012-06-North-Central-Light-Rail-Transit-Planni-Attach-Review-of-Planning-for-North-Central-LRT-NC-LRT.pdf

https://livewirecalgary.com/2024/09/12/rewind-why-the-nose-creek-transit-alignment-was-kicked-to-the-curb-more-than-a-decade-ago/

North Central LRT high level report - 2013

https://lrtonthegreen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NORTH-CENTRAL-LRT-ROUTE-PLANNING-STUDY-UPDATE.pdf

Elevated Structure for the Green Line in Calgary’s Centre City - 2014

https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=10103

The Centre City Connection Between the North Central and Southeast LRT Lines - 2014

https://www.scribd.com/document/211778483/Stantec-Consulting-Ltd-report-on-Green-Line-LRT-in-Calgary

North Central LRT corridor study - 2014

https://lrtonthegreen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Centre-Street-Final-Alignment-Report-Part-1.pdf

North Central route planning comparing Centre St vs Edmonton Trail - 2014

https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=10315

SE Transitway report - 2014

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/transportation/tp/documents/planning/iim-consultant-report.pdf

Green Line business case - 2016

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/green-line/documents/GL-Business-Case-2016.pdf

Green Line tunnel under Bow River and downtown seen as best option for new LRT route - 2016

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-green-line-tunnel-option-d-best-option-1.3540932

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/green-line-tunnel-calgary-1.3772415

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/2804932/CC-Option-D.pdf

Green Line summary up to 2021

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/green-line/documents/green-line-backgrounder-aug-2021.pdf

Green Line functional plan - 2021

https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=162690

https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=162688


r/Calgary 19h ago

Local Construction/Development Residential highrise construction takes off in Calgary's Core

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359 Upvotes

r/Calgary 14h ago

Lost and Found Found phone in Sunnyside on 3rd ave by dog park

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134 Upvotes

r/Calgary 18h ago

Lost and Found ***UPDATE*** Alicia I found your AirPods

204 Upvotes

Good news r/Calgary! The AirPods have been returned to their owner. Thanks for all the upvotes and shares.

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r/Calgary 3h ago

Local Shopping/Services Bird Sitter

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Hello,

A close family member unexpectedly passed away and I need to go back home for 3 weeks for funeral and what not. I have two cockatiels and am very devastated that I won’t be able to take them along with me.

Is there an affordable place I can keep my birds while I’m away? Money is extremely tight right now due to me already booking flights, paying for funeral costs and stuff like that. I would love it if someone can take care of my birds while I’m away, but I know that might not happen.

I’m not sure what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/Calgary 23h ago

Missing Dog/Cat/Pet (UPDATE) “Stormy” has been returned to his mama

457 Upvotes

Went door knocking and eventually found Stormy’s Mom :)

Thanks everyone!


r/Calgary 18h ago

News Article Calgary crime numbers have fallen dramatically in recent years, with some exceptions

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r/Calgary 12h ago

Discussion r/CalgaryClassifieds is back and better than ever!

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Hello Calgary!

I'm pleased to let you all know that r/CalgaryClassifieds is under new moderation! After five years of inactivity due to the old moderator being offline and the sub being request-to-post, I'm stepping in as the new moderator, and we're ready to breathe new life into this community!

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, trade, or find local services, r/CalgaryClassifieds is your go-to place. Here's what you can expect:

  • Respectful Community: We prioritize respect and kindness. Personal attacks, hate speech, and discriminatory remarks are not tolerated. Everyone is welcome, no matter your background.
  • Clear Listings: Provide detailed and honest descriptions of your items or services. Trust and transparency are key.
  • Anonymity: No sharing of personal details or social media profiles in public posts. Keep it safe and anonymous!
  • Less business ads/spam: Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji are riddled with spam ads from businesses that we are all tired of. Say goodbye to those in r/CalgaryClassifieds!

Join us in revitalizing r/CalgaryClassifieds! Whether you're a seasoned seller or a first-time poster, we welcome you to be part of our community. Let's make r/CalgaryClassifieds the best place for local classifieds in Calgary!

See you there!


r/Calgary 1d ago

News Article Shopping on Sundays was illegal until this Calgary drug mart fought a $40 fine to the Supreme Court

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r/Calgary 17h ago

Local Shopping/Services Safeway Glamorgan-Chicken Savings

52 Upvotes

The Glamorgan Safeway received way too large of a shipment of chicken. Chicken breasts, thighs, wings and whole chickens all have discount stickers. All packed yesterday with B/B date for Dec 30th. My family doesn’t eat a ton of meat so I only picked up a family pack of chicken breasts that worked out to about $2.75 per chicken breast. Whole chickens were adjusted to about $9 a chicken, didn’t have a chance to check out the rest of the options, but they had tons of stock and a good variety. The lady working told me the sale should go until tomorrow as well. Just throwing it out there in case someone can save some cash over the holidays!


r/Calgary 15h ago

Local Photography/Video Spruce Meadows Lights Display

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r/Calgary 19h ago

Calgary Transit How to better control the spiralling construction costs of Canada's public transit projects

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r/Calgary 14h ago

Local Shopping/Services Searching for a trustworthy & honest mechanic

18 Upvotes

My car need repairs like that bad!! Please. My Mechanic moved to another city! I need someone trust worthy and honest. Thanks a bunch


r/Calgary 25m ago

Home Owner/Renter stuff Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Servic (RTDRS) office closed today?

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Hi, I have been trying to call RTDRS but it says their office is closed. Does anybody know when they open? Google says they are open today. :(


r/Calgary 2h ago

Local Shopping/Services Independent local eyewear glasses store

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Hello Calgary!

I am looking for an independent glasses store (not the chain ones, example LensCrafters). Stylish frames, quality lenses, friendly customer service, knowledgeable optometrist, and comprehensive eye exam (the one where they take a photo of the back of your eye). Comment with your favorite luxury store front. Thank you!


r/Calgary 1d ago

Calgary Transit Disgusting lack of headphone use

1.1k Upvotes

When did it become acceptable to listen to music on speaker while on transit?! Several times a week i have to loudly tell someone to either put in headphones or turn it off, usually being ignored until i say it loud enough that the whole bus turns to look. Why is this even a thing? Phones come with headphones! Its rude to everyone else and your music sucks. If I can hear your music over my music, you are a [breaks rule one].


r/Calgary 14h ago

Local Shopping/Services Any Brake pad and rotor replacement recommendation in Calgary ? Dealership and one place was quoting 950 +. Thank you

8 Upvotes

r/Calgary 46m ago

Seeking Advice Eyelash Lift and Tint at Beauty School?

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Has anyone had experience receiving an eyelash lift/tint at MC or Delmar? I've gotten decent haircuts at MC, but getting chemicals that close to my eyes by students feels riskier..


r/Calgary 14h ago

Eat/Drink Local Chicharron & guacamole in Calgary?

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Anyone know of anywhere in Calgary that serves chicharron and guacamole?? I've been craving it but from what I've researched and looked online, it doesn't seem like anywhere here has it ;(


r/Calgary 21h ago

Home Owner/Renter stuff Enmax electricity 3 year rate drop

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Just noticed Enmax's 3 year eletricity rate dropped a penny to 8.79 kwh.

Nat gas 1 year also dropped to 3.99 gj, 3 year unchanged. Though I'm thinking nat gas prices rise through 2025, and don't want my rate renewing middle of winter.. so I'll stick with what I have


r/Calgary 15h ago

Local Shopping/Services Looking for a Jelly Belly store

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Does anyone know if there's a store in calgary that sells bulk single-flavor jelly belly beans? I want to get a bag of red apple for a new years party (and perhaps see what else they have)

Also sorry if this post isn't for this sub, I just thought it was location-specific enough