Summary#

Calgary City Council approved 14 street names for the developing community of Moraine in northwest Calgary. The decision adopts the names by resolution; City staff say the goal is to support navigation and a recognizable community identity.

• The adopted names are Argos, Arista, Arrow, Big Bear, Celestial, Centaur, Chiron, Guardian, Hero, Little Bear, North Star, Perseus, Prophecy and Stellara.
• Council approved the item on the consent agenda on September 15, 2026, as part of a 15–0 vote.
• The application was submitted by B&A Studios for Jayman Living. The proposed names use celestial and classical mythology themes.

What it means for you#

• People living in or visiting Moraine, and emergency services: The streets covered by the decision can use the adopted names to help people find locations in the developing community.
• People following development in Moraine: This decision approves street names only. A related land use and outline plan application is still under review; this vote did not approve that application.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact.

• The materials give no cost estimate or other financial details.

What is unclear#

• The materials do not identify which individual streets will receive each name in the text provided.
• The related land use and outline plan application remains under review, so the materials do not say when the streets will be built or used.

Case for#

• City staff say the names comply with the City’s Naming of City Assets Policy and the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan.
• City staff say clear street names can help residents, visitors and emergency services navigate Moraine.
• City staff say the shared theme could help create a recognizable identity for the community.

Case against#

• No clear concern is available in the supplied material. City staff reported no public comments at the time of writing and no known risks.