I feel like Calgary needs to have a serious conversation about its low income transit pass program and how accessible it actually is for the people who need it.

One of the biggest issues I see is how low the qualifying income thresholds are, particularly for people living in one person households. While the program is intended to support low income residents, the income requirements seem completely disconnected from the actual cost of living in Calgary.

I’m 21 I live on my own, and find myself living paycheque to paycheque, barely making ends meet and constantly needing support from friends and family just to stay afloat.

Despite this, I don't qualify for income category C, which would make a huge difference in my monthly expenses.

Here are the current income requirements for a one person household:

Annual household income:
Band A: Less than $15,953

Band B: $15,954–$27,120

Band C: $27,121–$31,906

Monthly transit pass prices:
Band A: $6.30

Band B: $44.10

Band C: $63.00

Looking at what it actually costs to live independently in Calgary.

Housing:
Average studio apartment: $1,300–$1,356/month

Average one-bedroom apartment: $1,425–$1,603/month

Even at the absolute lowest end of the rental market, $1,300 per month works out to $15,600 annually.
That means someone would need to spend almost their entire band A annual income just to have a roof over their head. And that's before groceries, utilities, internet, transportation, medication, insurance or any other basic necessities.

Groceries:
The average grocery expense for one person in Calgary is approximately $400–$500 per month.
Let's be generous and assume someone is extremely good at budgeting, meal preps, shops sales and manages to keep their groceries to just $300 per month.

That's another $3,600 annually.
Putting those numbers together you get:

Total: $19,200

And this is an extremely basic budget. We're talking about an empty studio apartment and groceries. No utilities, no internet, no phone bill, no medication, no insurance, no savings, no emergencies and absolutely no room for unexpected expenses.

At $19,200 in basic living expenses alone, you're already in Band B.

So my question is: How is a single person realistically supposed to qualify for band A while maintaining an independent household in Calgary?

To qualify for the cheapest transit pass, your annual income needs to be below $15,953. But the average cost of rent alone can nearly consume that entire amount.

Living alone means you don't have another household income to split expenses with. You are responsible for 100% of your rent, utilities, groceries and every other bill. There is no second person contributing to the household.
Earning slightly above the cutoff doesn't suddenly mean you're financially stable. It doesn't mean you can comfortably afford rent, groceries and transportation. It just means you've earned too much to qualify for certain assistance programs while potentially still struggling to survive.

PSA: Before everyone asks, that really loud noise today around 5pm is the Snow Birds flying over McMahon for the Grey Cup

Fish Creek Park

https://newsroom.calgary.ca/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-26527754/

I’ve recently gotten back into thrifting clothing, as I’m in-between sizes and looking to not spend a lot of money on a new wardrobe. I used to do it a lot as a teen and in my 20s but can’t believe how much has changed!

I will literally go to some stores and there is a line up of people waiting to get in, that are pushy, grabbing as much as they can at first glance, in a small group, looking things up on their phone checking the resale value. Talking to workers in these stores, they say it’s bad, people come through the day multiple times, waiting for fresh stock to be put out, grabbing it before anyone else can get it.

Went to that WINS bin store out of curiosity, and never again! Mostly pushy men grabbing women’s clothing not letting others look through.

I sound like a ranting mess, but it is such a bummer what used to be a fun activity, has turned into such a cash grab. Is there any thrift stores left that are fun to go through that don’t seem to have this issue? Maybe I’m naive….!!

I will delete this post when I've found enough people if it's still up means I'm still looking.

Hey everyone!

A little about myself! I'm 28M and I've been playing D&D for quite a few years now, primarily as a Dungeon Master, but I've mostly played online. I really enjoy the storytelling, worldbuilding, and social aspects of the game, and I'm looking to put together a new group for an in-person campaign here in Calgary!

I'm looking for 4 players who would be interested in playing a long-term D&D 5e campaign at D6 Tabletop Café in Calgary. Ideally, we'd play bi-weekly, with the possibility of playing weekly when everyone's schedules allow. I'm currently thinking of running sessions on Sundays from 6 PM to around 9 or 10 PM, although this is tentative and could change depending on everyone's availability.

I prefer running homebrew campaigns rather than published modules. I enjoy creating my own worlds, characters, stories, and encounters, and giving players the freedom to explore them. My campaigns generally lean toward a more grounded, somewhat gritty fantasy experience, where decisions have consequences and preparation matters. That doesn't mean everything has to be serious all the time, though! There's plenty of room for humor and ridiculous situations.

I'm primarily looking for newer or less experienced players, especially people who have been interested in getting into D&D but haven't had the opportunity to find a group. I know it can be surprisingly difficult to get into the hobby, particularly when so many existing groups are already full or expect people to have experience. I'd love to give some newer players the opportunity to experience a proper long-term campaign. That being said, experienced players are still welcome!

You don't need to know every rule, have an elaborate character backstory, or be particularly good at roleplaying. I'm happy to help people learn the game and get comfortable with everything as we go. All I ask is that you're willing to participate, work with the other players, and make an effort to attend sessions regularly.

I'm hoping to find people who can commit to a somewhat consistent schedule. The plan is to play bi-weekly, potentially weekly if schedules allow. Sundays from 6 PM to around 9 or 10 PM would be my preference, but I'm open to adjusting that depending on what works best for the group.

Ultimately, I'd love to put together a group of people who get along well, enjoy spending time together, and are excited to play some D&D. Hopefully, we can make some new friends along the way as well!

If you're interested, leave a comment or send me a DM with a little bit about yourself, your experience with D&D (if any), what interests you about playing, and what your availability looks like.

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

Happy as heck for it to be a take and bake even but I’ve got a hankering.

UPDATE: Tresor has been located.

Tresor was last seen on Nov. 13, 2026, at approximately 12 p.m. in the 700 block of First Avenue N.W.

Tresor was last seen wearing a red Mario baseball cap. He has black hair, brown eyes and a slim build.

There is currently nothing to indicate foul play is involved. While the case does not meet the threshold for an Amber Alert, investigators are working with the Missing Children’s Society of Canada in an effort to locate him.

Anyone with information about Tresor’s whereabouts is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.

Hi all,

I am looking to get into SAIT for AMET, however it requires 30-2 math minimum. I am looking for advice and experience from others to determine what schools are good and which are bad.

I would prefer online or Hybrid since I have a job currently. I wish SAIT had a program for this but it seems they dont do this type of upgrading (not for Math 30-2 anyway)

Has anyone done Bow Valley or UofC/UofA? How are these schools and which do you think has better material?

Went to a Mexican restaurant on the 17th with a group of 4. We had tacos and a few other things. Food was decent, and service was pretty standard. Nothing bad, but nothing particularly impressive either.

When it came time to pay, the POS machine showed tipping options of 18%, 22%, 25%, and 28%. I was quite shocked. I ended up choosing 18%, but even that felt excessive for an ordinary dining experience. I have no problem tipping for good service, but feel asking 18-28% range is outrageous.

Curious to hear What your usual tipping percentage is nowadays?

Found this cat in the alley at 17th and 42 street SE. She's very friendly but skinny and covered in mats and was eating garbage. Please tell me she belongs to someone. I really want to save her but only if she actually needs it of course.

Update: I went looking for it after my appointment and couldn't find it so I assumed it went inside somewhere. I will be back in the area again and will look again.

Leave it to reddit to make me feel like an asshole for even asking. Since you're all so much better than me, I had found it behind NuCare medical. Go be a hero and steal the cat yourself since I'm just a piece of shit.

On Friday, water use was 482 million litres, keeping demand right where it needs to be while crews connect the new feeder main. Thank you for doing your part!

For water saving tips, visit calgary.ca/savewater

Crews are making steady progress connecting the new Bearspaw South Feeder Main to Calgary’s water system, with work advancing at all three connection sites and excavation mostly complete.

Here is the latest progress at the three connection sites:

• Shaganappi Pump Station: Excavation is substantially complete and the existing pipe has been exposed for connection work.

• 33 Avenue and 89 Street N.W.: Excavation is complete and crews are preparing to install a new valve.

• 83 Street N.W.: Excavation is complete and new pipe connection is underway.

We’re also using this shutdown window to complete additional repairs on a smaller feeder main along Parkdale Boulevard and Memorial Drive N.W., where excavation is currently underway at the repair sites.

Thank you to surrounding communities for your continued patience during construction, and to all Calgarians for saving water to help keep our system running smoothly while we finish these upgrades as quickly and safely as possible.

Learn more at calgary.ca/bearspawfeedermain

Video taken Wednesday, November 11

My family and I are going to attend the Snowbirds flyover tomorrow. I am not from the city but have been given the task to find where to go. Does anyone have some ideas for the best spot to watch them?

Looking for resources beyond distress centre, 9-8-8, going to the hospital etc. I'm many months into counseling and taking antidepressants but feel like talking to a group of people who understand what I'm going through could be helpful.

I know this is asked at least monthly on this sub, but if anyone knows how to actually find stuff nearby, to meet new people or hang out, that’d be amazing to hear. I live on the east side, and want to find some kinda writing, reading, or any hobby group really. Or just anywhere to meet likeminded people. I’ve been looking on here and Google, and haven’t had much luck. It’s hard to know what’s good and what isn’t with so much of it.

I really don’t know how to meet people 😅. Still getting used to the whole ‘city life’ thing. I wanna make friends and hang out with people but this city’s like a maze!

If anybody knows anything to help, or just wants to chat, please!

Currently working on my 5th class (have access to only 5th class sized boilers @ work)

Im toying with the idea of pursuing my 4th class to get into different industries.

Just got a couple questions

-what are your shifts like? Hours ? Days?

-earning potential (in city)

-would you recommend pursuing 4th class?

-what is a typical day like?

You can PM me if you feel more comfortable

Thanks!

One person brakes on this exit and pretty much everyone has to come to a stop afterward.

EDIT: definitely meant westbound glenmore!

Has anyone lived in Eras building in Bridgeland (123 4 street ne)? I've searched the reddit forums and have not heard the best things about their management company (Equium).

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I was driving downtown from Airdrie today, and saw two fire trucks with a Canadian flag suspended over 64th Avenue North facing south. There were firefighters on top of each of the engines, and a line of them on the bridge beneath the flag. Not sure if there's a protest going on, or something that they're trying to bring awareness to, but I always try to support our firefighters and feel out of the loop on this one!

Any help is welcome!