Community Resources

Lets face it – finding resources can be challenging.

This page includes a list of resources for Parkdale, The City of Calgary, provincial and the federal government. This list will never be exhaustive, but will expand over time and help to get you on the right track.

Community Resources – Development

• Questions, comments or concerns about community development? Check out the Parkdale Planning and Development Committee.
• Did you know developers are required to protect city trees during construction and that they can be fined up to $10 000 for harming them? Need to report a concern? Contact 3-1-1.
• Interested in what is being built within the community? Check out Parkdale Plaza and the Parkdale Community Garden and Gathering Space.
• Need information on development permits from the City of Calgary? Click here.

Community Resources – Social Support

Two powerful resources are Alberta Supports and Alberta 2-1-1.

For resources regarding:

Counseling that fits your budget. Calgary Counselling Centre is a charitable organization committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable counselling services to Calgarians. Cost of counselling is based on income and no one is ever refused based on lack of funds.

Abuse, bullying and family violence start here.

Addiction Resource start here.

Adoption Here is some information.

Consumer Safety Guide  Visit Website here

Disability services such as AISH, FSCD, Employment First, PDD, RAMP and many others click here. Also, the Calgary SCOPE Society works in alliance with people with disabilities, their families and friends, and other community members to understand problems and create solutions to personal and social justice issues. They can be a great resource as well.

Family and Community Health and Wellness such as youth programs, child care, First Nations Agencies and Parenting.

Financial Support Services such as Alberta Works, Child Care Subsidies, Health Benefits, Income Support and training support. The City of Calgary also has a program for property tax assistance for seniors. They also have subsidized recreation passes for city pools, leisure centres, fitness centres, public libraries and even the zoo! The YMCA does as well.

Foster (temporary homes), Kinship (extended family) Care and Aboriginal Caregivers.

Political Representation

Local

Parkdale is within Ward 7 and is represented by Councillor Druh Farrell. To contact Councillor Farrell, you can send an e-mail or call 403-268-2430.

“City Council is the main governing and legislative body for the City of Calgary, and they’re responsible for making important decisions on your behalf.  Council regularly meets to discuss issues like policies, bylaws, the City Budget, and major projects to be undertaken by City departments.  Council is made up of the Mayor and 14 City Aldermen who represent each of the city’s 14 wards. ”  — City of Calgary

• Did you know that anyone can attend council meetings? Council normally meets at the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month beginning at 9:30 am. For meeting agendas, minutes and video click here.

Provincial

Parkdale is within the riding of Calgary Varsity, and is represented by the Honourable Jason Copping.

To contact Minister Copping you can send an e-mail or stop by his constituency office.

Federal

Parkdale is within the federal electoral district of Calgary Confederation, and is represented by Member of Parliament Len Webber.

To contact MP Webber, you can send an e-mail, call 403-220-0888, or stop by his constituency office at 2020 – 10 Street NW.