Community Services

Garbage / Recycling

• Recycling can be taken to the Shawnessy Community Recycling Depot, across from the Cardel Rec centre (map).
• Garbage, electronics, and hazardous materials can be taken to the Shepard Landfill (map). A small fee may apply, but electronics recycling is free.

Shawnessy Public Library

The Shawnessy Public Library is located just inside the Cardel Rec Centre, and has many programs and activities.

• Career Coaching
• Immigration and Settlement Consultation
• Information about living in Canada
• Language Learning Software (Mango Languages)
• Computer, internet and free printing services

Community Gardens

The Somerset-Bridlewood Community Association maintains a community garden. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

• Facebook Page
• Community Garden Information
• Guidelines & Agreement Form

Cardel Rec South 

The Cardel Rec Centre is a building complex that houses a school, library, sports arenas, food venues, a YMCA and various other facilities.

• Programs (pdf)
• Rental Information
• Public Skating & Shinny
• Contact info, Hours & Location​​
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Shawnessy YMCA

YMCA works to provide health and wellness programs, community outreach, leadership development and childcare.

• Drop in Classes
• Gym and Pool Schedule
• Wall Climbing
• Child Minding Services
• Information, Contact, Hours & Location

City-wide Services

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Calgary Police Service

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Using the following resources saves time for you and the police, and gives you direct access to CPS information.

• Traffic Service Requests (bottom link) - Report speeding, illegal turns, and pedestrian/intersection safety issues.
• Interactive Crime Map - See crime incidents reported within Calgary and it's communities
• Online Crime Reporting - Report property damage, thefts from vehicles or lost/stolen item offences

City of Calgary

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The city of Calgary has a wide variety of services and resources for every day citizens.

• 311-online - Report concerns to the city, or make a service request to one of the broad range of city services
• Interactive Map - Maps recreational facilities, community and ward boundaries, schools, libraries, waste/recycling resources and almost all other city services.

403-SENIORS (by The Way In Network)

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The Way In Network is collaboration of Calgary agencies dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults and their families within their communities. They provide a hotline for seniors to connect to services and support.

• ​403-SENIORS - A free service for older adults, which connect them to services and support

Calgary Meals On Wheels

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Calgary Meals on Wheels can prepare and deliver nutritious and affordable meals to your door, providing you with meals for up to seven days a week regardless of your age or finances.

• Meals Programs
• Lunch & Supper Program
• Frozen Food Program

Important Numbers

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• 211 - Distress help and basic needs assistance
• 311 - City of Calgary Information line
• 811 - Health Information line