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City councillor troubled by NDP government's 'attempt to control messaging'
A city councillor is raising concerns about how the NDP government is dealing with the provincewide organization that represents Alberta’s municipalities, charging that the Notley government is...
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Councillor motion aims at preventing Nenshi from playing election favourites
Mayor Naheed Nenshi raised eyebrows during his 2013 campaign bid when he publicly endorsed all 12 incumbents running for re-election that year. At the time, the tactic drew fire from several council...
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Calgary's integrity czar rules on councillor's critique of police on Twitter
After he was asked to look into Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart’s critique of police on social media, Calgary’s integrity commissioner says “prudent” politicians don’t comment on ongoing investigations....
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Calgary small businesses facing hefty tax hikes: 'It doesn't make any sense'
When Bernard Drouin opened his city tax assessment last week, he quickly spotted a $1-million jump in the valuation of the Beltline property that’s home to his custom framing business. It wasn’t until...
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Council to debate renaming downtown Langevin Bridge 'Reconciliation Bridge'
All but one member of city council have signed a notice of motion asking that the Langevin Bridge be renamed the Reconciliation Bridge, “as a sincere act of reconciliation on behalf of all the citizens...
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Council code of conduct could stop speech that 'abuses, bullies or intimidates'
A revised code of conduct being created by the city’s ethics advisor will likely direct Calgary’s mayor and councillors not to engage in speech which “abuses, bullies or intimidates” fellow members of...
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Mayor Nenshi and Minister Mason face off over $300 million in federal funds
With council set to discuss the city’s new list of infrastructure needs on Monday, Mayor Naheed Nenshi says $300 million in federal funds, designated for infrastructure projects in municipalities...
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Province set to outline changes to Municipal Government Act
The NDP government will unveil amendments to the Municipal Government Act on Monday, setting off a period of major changes to the powers of the province’s municipalities and the relationship between...
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Calgary traffic safety meetings spur street fixes including more yellow curbs
Oval-shaped pieces of yellow concrete could be coming to a street near you in an attempt to fix concerns repeatedly raised at 14 recent town hall meetings focused on residential traffic safety. Over...
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Sport Calgary wants council to decide on field house before October election
Calgary’s sports advocate group is urging city council to make commitments on new sports facilities before October’s election. A news release issued Friday by Sport Calgary is urging city council to...
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