2026-10-19
A school-year bottle drive plan for NW Calgary parent councils
A school-year bottle drive plan for NW Calgary parent councils: free setup, an ongoing account, month-by-month reminders and what to tell families.
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Notes from the depot.
Practical guides for dropping off containers in NW Calgary.
2026-10-12
Are juice boxes and drink pouches refundable in Alberta? (Yes, here's how)
Yes, juice boxes and drink pouches 1 L or under pay 10¢ in Alberta. What counts, what doesn't, and where to return them in NW Calgary after Halloween.
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How much can a bottle drive raise? An honest look for NW Calgary schools, teams and charities
No limit on what a bottle drive can raise: most Sage Hill drives bring in $600–$3,000. Tips for groups in Evanston, Kincora and NW Calgary.
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Going to the bottle depot in NW Calgary? What to bring, how refunds work, and Thanksgiving weekend hours
Heading to the bottle depot in NW Calgary? What to bring, how Alberta refunds work, no-sort drop-off, and Thanksgiving weekend hours at Sage Hill.
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