The Green Line LRT project remains on track with the potential for construction to begin later this year, after Calgary city council approved a new […]
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Former Calgary city councillor accused of lying on travel expenses found guilty of fraud
By Bill Graveland The Canadian Press Posted January 27, 2025 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alberta […]
Attempt to freeze pay for Calgary city councillors defeated by tie vote
A scheduled salary increase for Calgary city council will go ahead after an attempt to freeze pay was defeated in a tie vote. City council […]
Calgary city council to decide on at least 9 new community applications this year
At least nine more applications for new communities on Calgary’s outskirts will be up for a decision by city council this year, according to city […]
City of Calgary claims provincial Green Line alignment will cost $1.3B more than anticipated
The City of Calgary claims the proposed provincial alignment for the Green Line LRT will cost $1 billion more than the city’s previous plan for […]
Calgary considers moratorium on new licences as part of proposed rules for short-term rentals
The City of Calgary is proposing a slate of new regulations for short-term rentals, including a potential moratorium on new licences dependent on the city’s […]
Calgary city councillor Richard Pootmans steps down, effective immediately
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ward 6 Coun. Richard Pootmans is stepping down as his role as city councillor effective immediately, council […]
Calgary city council approves 2025 budget with increased spending from reserves
After five days of public feedback and deliberations, Calgary city council has approved its adjustments to next year’s budget with a tax increase and new […]
City council draws on reserves as Calgary’s budget debate continues Friday
Calgary city council will dip into millions in reserve money to increase spending on a variety of projects while keeping the proposed property tax increase […]
Council contends with Calgary Transit’s $33M revenue shortfall and low-income pass
As part of budget deliberations this week, Calgary city council is being asked to fill a multi-million-dollar revenue shortfall for Calgary Transit due to escalating […]