Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
@natefor8.bsky.social
Calgary City Council
Ward 8 Councillor
Future Focused | Independent
Let’s build a better Calgary, together!
Ward 8 Councillor
Future Focused | Independent
Let’s build a better Calgary, together!
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Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Still a couple days left to fill out the survey with your thoughts. We want to know what you think about traffic safety - for this project and funding for future projects. Leave a comment with your thoughts 👇
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Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Of interest to Ward 8 yycbike folks. #roadsafety
Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Of interest to Ward 8 yycbike folks. #roadsafety
Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Good news! Each ward will receive 2 RRFBs.
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Have your say on 4 high‑priority locations based on 311 requests and traffic studies.
Survey closes Jan. 28. Complete the survey here: www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #yyclocal #calgarylocal
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Introducing: A Date in Ward 8 with Nate - a series of community engagement events.
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
January 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Introducing: A Date in Ward 8 with Nate - a series of community engagement events.
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Introducing: A Date in Ward 8 with Nate - a series of community engagement events.
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
January 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Introducing: A Date in Ward 8 with Nate - a series of community engagement events.
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Ask questions, share your thoughts, and chat with me and the Ward 8 team about all things Calgary.
See the photo and link for more details and please RSVP if attending👇 #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/council/ward...
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 15, 8:00 a.m. update
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Jan. 15, 8:00 a.m. update
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
🚨On Jan. 14, our water use was 501 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water for just a little bit longer. Continue skipping flushes, washing full loads only and limiting showers to 3 minutes.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Site update. Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
January 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Site update. Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
We continue to make steady progress at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 12, 9 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Jan. 12, 9 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨On Jan. 11, our water use was 505 ML, putting us in the unsustainable zone. We still need your help to save water.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
⚠️ On Jan. 10, our water use trended down to 493 ML, putting us in the strained zone. This is a step in the right direction, but we still need your help to save water.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
We need your help to keep our water system healthy while we repair the feeder main:
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
January 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
We need your help to keep our water system healthy while we repair the feeder main:
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
✅Use 30L less water/day
🚿Every minute counts: Keep showers to 3 min or less
🚽Every flush counts: Flush only when needed
💧Every cycle & load counts: Run full loads for laundry and dishes
WATER USE NEARING SUSTAINABLE LEVELS
We are nearing our daily goal of 485 million litres.
Remember, small actions = big impact
🚽 flush only when necessary
🍽️ run dishwashers and laundry when full
🚿 Reduce showers to 3 minutes
Let's keep it up so we can safely reach repair milestones #yyc #yyccc
We are nearing our daily goal of 485 million litres.
Remember, small actions = big impact
🚽 flush only when necessary
🍽️ run dishwashers and laundry when full
🚿 Reduce showers to 3 minutes
Let's keep it up so we can safely reach repair milestones #yyc #yyccc
January 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We are trending in the right direction with water use 📉
But as of Friday it's still unsustainable with total use of 504 ML.
Small actions = big impact
🚽 flush only when necessary
🍽️ run dishwashers and laundry only when full
🚿 Reduce showers to 3 minutes
#yyc #yyccc #calgary 1/
But as of Friday it's still unsustainable with total use of 504 ML.
Small actions = big impact
🚽 flush only when necessary
🍽️ run dishwashers and laundry only when full
🚿 Reduce showers to 3 minutes
#yyc #yyccc #calgary 1/
January 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
🚨On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system, limiting our ability to produce treated water, refill underground reservoirs overnight and move water to everyone.
🚨On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system, limiting our ability to produce treated water, refill underground reservoirs overnight and move water to everyone.
January 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
🚨On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system, limiting our ability to produce treated water, refill underground reservoirs overnight and move water to everyone.
🚨On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system, limiting our ability to produce treated water, refill underground reservoirs overnight and move water to everyone.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
January 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
❗️On Jan. 9, our water use was 504 ML which is 19 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We are still experiencing a strain on our distribution system.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Site Update. Jan. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Site Update. Jan. 9, 6:00 p.m.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Steady work continued throughout the day at the impacted site on 16 Avenue N.W.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. update.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W:
🚨 On Jan. 8, our water use was 508 ML which is 23 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Site Update. Jan. 8, 5:00 p.m.
👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Site Update. Jan. 8, 5:00 p.m.
👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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👏 Crews continued to make steady progress today at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W.
🚛 Backfilling of the area around the pipe continued.
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Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 8, 10:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Jan. 8, 10:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 7, our water use was 507 ML which is 22 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Ask our Water Expert: How long do we need to conserve water?
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Ask our Water Expert: How long do we need to conserve water?
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Until repairs are completed. Our goal: 600 million litres/day in storage. Please keep saving water.
🚿 3 min showers
🚽 Flush only when needed
💧Full loads for laundry & dishes
Small choices, big impact.
➡️ calgary.ca/watermainbreak.
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Jan. 7, 9:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Jan. 7, 9:00 a.m. update
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
Here is the latest update on the critical water main break along 16 Ave. N.W.:
🚨On Jan. 6, our water use was 511 ML which is 26 ML above the sustainable level of 485 ML. We continue to ask Calgarians & businesses to take urgent action to reduce their water consumption.
The independent review of the Bearspaw South Feedermain is public.
What this report has highlighted is the massive infrastructure deficit in Calgary. My priority is to ensure that we fix and maintain the infrastructure in Ward 8 and throughout the city #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
What this report has highlighted is the massive infrastructure deficit in Calgary. My priority is to ensure that we fix and maintain the infrastructure in Ward 8 and throughout the city #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
Bearspaw Feeder Main Independent review
www.calgary.ca
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The independent review of the Bearspaw South Feedermain is public.
What this report has highlighted is the massive infrastructure deficit in Calgary. My priority is to ensure that we fix and maintain the infrastructure in Ward 8 and throughout the city #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
What this report has highlighted is the massive infrastructure deficit in Calgary. My priority is to ensure that we fix and maintain the infrastructure in Ward 8 and throughout the city #yyc #yyccc
www.calgary.ca/emergencies/...
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
WATER USE STILL UNSUSTAINABLE
We must conserve water now to complete this critical stage of repairs and protect:
💧Public health and safety
💧Emergency services
💧Businesses
💧Essential services
The more water we save, the faster we can finish repairs and start next steps 1/ #yyc #yyccc
We must conserve water now to complete this critical stage of repairs and protect:
💧Public health and safety
💧Emergency services
💧Businesses
💧Essential services
The more water we save, the faster we can finish repairs and start next steps 1/ #yyc #yyccc
January 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Reposted by Nathaniel Schmidt Ward 8 City Councillor
Site Update. Jan. 6, 6:00 p.m.
via @calgary.ca
👷♂️ Crews continue to make steady progress at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W. The affected pipe section that was removed is being inspected.
🏗️ Crews conducted manual inspection of the feeder main
via @calgary.ca
👷♂️ Crews continue to make steady progress at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W. The affected pipe section that was removed is being inspected.
🏗️ Crews conducted manual inspection of the feeder main
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Site Update. Jan. 6, 6:00 p.m.
via @calgary.ca
👷♂️ Crews continue to make steady progress at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W. The affected pipe section that was removed is being inspected.
🏗️ Crews conducted manual inspection of the feeder main
via @calgary.ca
👷♂️ Crews continue to make steady progress at the impacted site along 16 Avenue N.W. The affected pipe section that was removed is being inspected.
🏗️ Crews conducted manual inspection of the feeder main