Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS)

...noisy neighbours...lawn wars...tension that makes you avoid eye contact (sound familiar?) From loud music at night to early-morning snow blowing, conflicts with neighbours can feel impossible to escape. But avoiding the issue only makes it worse. What if you could turn awkward silences and frustration into productive conversations and lasting peace? Sound too good to be true? At Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS), our free mediation services help neighbours resolve conflicts in a way that’s simple, effective, and completely confidential. Here’s why it works: → we provide professionally trained volunteer mediators to guide the process → you and your neighbour get a neutral, safe space to communicate → we help you find practical solutions—together. And the best part? It’s fast, easy, and completely free. Curious if your situation qualifies for our mediation services? Take our quick 45-second quiz to find out (link in comments). Let’s work together to make your community stronger, one resolution at a time.

Conflict is costing you more than you realize... Tense relationships with neighbours, unresolved disputes, and sleepless nights don’t just go away—they grow. What if there were a simple way to resolve the tension, rebuild trust, and move forward with peace? When people come to Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) they often feel stuck, unheard, and frustrated. But after just one session with our free mediation services, everything changes. They leave with clarity, understanding, and solutions that work. The result? Conflicts resolved. Communities restored. Peace achieved. This isn’t luck - it’s the power of professional mediation with volunteer experts trained in conflict resolution. And the best part... It's free. Want to know how it works? Scroll through each image to learn more about the process and what to expect when you sign up for free mediation with CMCS. Ready to sign up? Call 403-269-2707 or comment ‘PEACE’ below to start your journey toward resolution today. Don’t let unresolved conflict hold you back. Share this post with someone who needs it—you could be the reason their life changes.

Calgarians need to stop complaining about their neighbour’s dogs. At least according to our furry friend and VERY good boy, Gilmore 🐶 But in all seriousness, we know that some neighbour’s dogs are a little less easy to love. Especially when they bark all the time or at odd hours of the night. Or when their owners are a little forgetful and tend to not clean up after them 💩 Although we agree with Gilmore that we should learn to ‘love thy neighbour’  (which also includes their furry companions) This can be challenging at times. That’s why we offer free mediation services to the community of Calgary and surrounding area. Find out more (link in comments).

Are Tesla robots a new opportunity to annoy neighbours? We hope not 🙅♀️ Sure… you could ask your robot to: → collect the 💩 your neighbour’s dog left on your property and throw it on your neighbour’s doorstep → take down the fence your neighbour put up → blast loud music in 20-minute increments when you’re out of town on holiday Really the possibilities are endless (can you think of some?) But we hope you won’t do ANY of these things. After all… why would you make things worse with your neighbour, When there’s free mediation services in your community? Shouldn’t you be using your Tesla robot for more important things? Like mowing your lawn, collecting your mail, trimming your trees, and more! We hope you will use your new Tesla robot to build bridges and foster connection with your neighbours, Rather than using it to create conflict and tension. Let us know in the comments how you will use your new Tesla robot? Or do you even want one? Interested in learning more about free mediation services in Calgary and the surrounding area? Comment below or DM us to receive more info, Or take a free 45-second anonymous quiz to see if you qualify for CMCS’ free mediation services (link in comments)

Have you ever used a free community mediation service? (or are you planning to?) Maybe you didn’t know that all of our conflict mediators are trained volunteers. We would love to give a warm community welcome to one of our newest volunteers, Jennifer Garrison, PhD. Jennifer Garrison is a woman who wears many different hats: mediator, university professor, and labour relations professional. She became a mediator after witnessing the damage - interpersonal, professional, psychological and communal - that occurs when people avoid dealing with conflict directly. Instead of allowing conflict to fester or explode, mediation offers participants the opportunity to openly discuss conflict in a way that is honest, respectful, and empowering. Whether the conflict is about a single noise complaint or a workplace relationship that has been deteriorating for years, she loves seeing the relief on mediation participants' faces when they finally feel their pain and frustration has been understood. She enjoys working with CMCS because she can play a small part in building a healthier, more democratic Calgary community. Where neighbours might disagree passionately... But are more willing to listen to, learn about, and respect each other. Would you like to learn more about our newest volunteers and the free mediation services we offer to Calgary and the surrounding area? Be sure to click the ‘follow’ button, And head to our website via the link in bio to take a free 45 second quiz to see if you qualify for free mediation.

8 reasons you SHOULD NOT sign up for free mediation. Have a conflict with your neighbour and wondering if you should sign up for our mediation services? We’ve put together this list to help you decide. (scroll through each image to learn more). You should NOT sign up for mediation if you: 1 | like the sound of your neighbour mowing the lawn at 5am every Sunday (it’s like a free alarm clock). 2 | fall asleep more easily when your neighbour’s dog barks all night. 3 | don’t mind that your neighbour took down your fence without asking (they have to look at it every day too). 4 | enjoy cleaning up after your neighbour’s dog, isn’t that what neighbours are for? 5 | like listening to your neighbours blast music all day. Now you can cancel your Spotify subscription and benefit from the free concert. 6 | think falling leaves and branches add a special je ne sais quoi to your property. 7 | love how the smell of smoke 🌿 brings you back to the ‘good ole days’. 8 | want to spend your hard-earned money on expensive legal fees and lawyers. Now… If NONE of these apply and you have a conflict you would like to resolve with your neighbours… You should sign up for free mediation with Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS). Although we offer no guarantees, we do offer free mediation services to help open communication with your neighbours. You might be surprised at how helpful it is to have an impartial 3rd party to ease along communication in a peaceful manner. Ready to see if you qualify for free community mediation? Take our free anonymous 45-second quiz. (link in comments) OR comment below or DM us for more information.

Saving this much money by using free mediation services feels illegal. Do you have a conflict you just can’t resolve on your own? Is it getting worse? Why hire expensive lawyers at hundreds of dollars per hour, When you can use our free community mediation services with trained volunteers? What are you going to do with all the money you save using free mediation? Let us know in the comments!

It costs nothing to be kind, but it can mean everything to someone else. And being a good neighbour is an art which makes life richer for everyone in your neighbourhood. There are lots of good ways to be a good neighbour like: → being mindful of noise → cleaning up after pets → checking in on neighbours → respecting city bylaws Can you think of any other ways to be a good neighbour? When was the last time you did something kind for your neighbour? Let us know in the comments.

Are dog owners getting better or worse at cleaning up after their dogs? Did you notice an excess number of dogs being walked off-leash? Spring and summer are often the times we notice these things more than usual. The weather is beautiful and the sun is shining, Everyone wants to get outside and enjoy it. Including pet owners. As a pet owner, it’s important to remember your responsibilities and the city bylaws, So that you can be a good neighbour! Remember: → every dog 3-months or older needs a license → dogs must remain on a leash at ALL times unless indicated by posted signs or on your property (no longer than 2 meters if on a pathway) → you need to always pick up after your dog both off AND ON your property (did you know this?) → dogs are not allowed on school grounds, playgrounds, sports fields, golf courses, cemeteries, or wading/swimming pools Want to read the full list of city bylaws regarding dogs? Head over to the City of Calgary's website. Did you know you have to pick up after your dog even on your own property? Let us know. If your neighbours dog is driving you crazy, we might be able to help. See if you qualify for a free mediation! (link in comments)

Does free mediation to resolve conflict with your neighbour sound too good to be true? (it’s literally a click away). Sure, if your neighbours are annoying you could… → blast music → call the police → leave stuff on their property → and resort to other passive aggressive behaviours But realistically where is that going to get you? Do you actually think it will encourage your neighbours to be less annoying? To do the things you want them to do? No. Would you want to listen to someone else if they were resorting to passive aggressive actions to get your attention? Also no. That’s where our free mediation services come in. Sometimes you need an impartial third party to help resolve a conflict. And the best thing is… Our services are completely free. Find out if you qualify for free mediation and book yours now by clicking the link in our bio.