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Calgarians can apply for new microgrant for Neighbour Day 2025
Calgarians can apply for new microgrant for Neighbour Day 2025

CTV News

time21-05-2025

  • General
  • CTV News

Calgarians can apply for new microgrant for Neighbour Day 2025

Calgarians are once again invited to participate in Neighbour Day next month, and this year there's a new microgrant to help. The annual citywide celebration was inspired by the way citizens came together to help each other during the historic flooding that devastated Calgary back in 2013. Now, every June, Calgarians are encouraged to celebrate their community on Neighbour Day. The event will be held on Saturday, June 21. Calgarians can participate by planning a block party, BBQ or neighbourhood gathering. This year, people can apply for the #YYCNeighbourDay microgrant to support their neighbourhood event. The microgrant offers up to $2,500 in funding to help amplify the events Applications are open until May 31. Permits for block parties and greenspaces are free, and applications are open until May 31. 'Neighbour Day is a uniquely Calgary tradition that shows how powerful it is when people come together,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek in a Tuesday news release. For more information on Neighbour Day you can visit the City of Calgary's website.

Calgary Airport Authority reminds not to use drones near YYC ahead of G7
Calgary Airport Authority reminds not to use drones near YYC ahead of G7

Calgary Herald

time20-05-2025

  • Calgary Herald

Calgary Airport Authority reminds not to use drones near YYC ahead of G7

Article content As Calgary gears up for a slate of high-profile events, including the G7 next month, and increased air traffic this spring and summer, the Calgary Airport Authority is reminding the public that YYC is a strict 'No Drone Zone.' Article content Article content Drones are prohibited within 6.5 kilometres of the airport centre or 1.8 kilometres of any heliport, according to the airport authority. This radius includes Prairie Winds Park, a popular park in Calgary's northeast quadrant. Article content Article content Chris Dinsdale, CEO and president of YYC, said even a single drone sighting can delay a flight, shut down a runway or lead to a costly investigation. Article content Article content The same message applies to the Springbank airport, which is also operated under the airport authority's jurisdiction. Unauthorized drone activity can result in fines of up to $3,000 or possible jail time, according to the release, which noted the Calgary Police Service 's Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS) enforcement team is authorized by the federal Minister of Transport to investigate suspected violations and inspect drone flight documents. Article content Article content Patrol Sgt. Dallas Grimm of CPS said drones can impact aviation, particularly during high-traffic summertime events. Article content 'In the past, we've had to issue fines to Calgarians who were found to be operating drones illegally, and within restricted airspace, causing significant disruptions,' he said. 'While we recognize drones are a great tool for both professional and personal use, we are reminding Calgarians of the rules that are in place for everyone's safety.'

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