Author: Clint Curtis

Please be advised: An electrical permit is always required to install an air conditioning unit. Do you need a permit to install air conditioning Calgary? All fireplaces and air conditioning equipment will require one or more permits types. For solar panels and solar collectors see residential solar collectors. You would need permits for these projects […]

Brian Douglas Jensen. Brian Douglas Jensen is facing several charges, including two counts of causing damage exceeding $5,000, a count of disturbing the peace, one of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, one of breaches of a conditional sentence order, and a bylaw infraction for unlawful disposal of waste in a park. Who vandalized […]

Calgary Climate and Weather Calgary experiences a humid continental climate, warm summers and cold winters, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. The mountains cause Calgary’s climate to be rather dry, the little rainfall that does occur falls in summer (June to August). Does Alberta have a continental climate? Alberta has a continental climate, with more […]

Anytime overnight temperature dip to about the -2 degrees Celsius threshold or lower, you’re at risk of a hard ground freeze. While it can be difficult to predict when the weather no longer poses a risk of getting that cold, late April or early May is generally a good bet. When can I turn on […]

Always Allow The Surface Of Your Soil To Completely Dry Out Before Re-Watering. This is typically 3-6 days depending on the temperature and previous rainfall. When should I water my plants in Calgary? Water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to reduce evaporation. Overwatering can lead to plant death. Soils in Calgary are generally […]

Water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to reduce evaporation. Overwatering can lead to plant death. Soils in Calgary are generally clay-based, and retain more moisture. Always check your soil moisture before watering. Is there a watering restriction in Calgary? You are not required to restrict the amount of water used indoors; however, The […]

While the bylaw doesn’t explicitly state that it’s illegal to wash your car in your driveway or garage pad in Calgary, even with a filter over the drainage grate closest to you, you won’t be able to filter out soap. This means that if you do wash your car in your driveway, you’ll need to […]

It is against the bylaws to feed any wildlife including rabbits and there are possible fines that could be issued to those who don’t comply. It’s best to leave the animals alone and let nature do its thing. Can I feed the rabbits in my yard? If you do want to feed the rabbits in […]

The Plus 15 or +15 is a Skyway network in Calgary, Alberta. It is one of the world’s most extensive pedestrian skywalk systems, with a total length of 18 kilometres (11 miles) and 62 bridges. The system is so named because the skywalks are approximately 15 feet (approximately 4.5 metres) above street level. How many […]

Polar bears are returning to the Calgary Zoo — for the first time in more than 20 years — as part of an ambitious $31 million project to revamp the Canadian Wilds area, the zoo announced Tuesday. Is Calgary Zoo getting polar bears? And although the real polar bears don’t arrive at the zoo until […]