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Courtney Walcott becomes third city council rookie to not seek re-election this fall
As city councillors contend with an increasingly negative and combative politics at the municipal level, more representatives are opting out of running for another term.
After years of delays, Calgary fire chief wants new fire station in Inglewood
The plan is to build new stations in Inglewood and Bridgeland to replace the aging No. 1 fire station downtown, which is nearing the end of its life cycle.
City to repair erosion damage at 4 sites on Glenmore Reservoir
The City of Calgary says damage has been noticed near the Calgary Canoe and Rowing clubs, near the Glenmore Sailing School, along a pathway near the community of Bayview and along the bottom of the slope below the Rockyview General Hospital.
Confluence Historic Park preparing events for Calgary's 150th anniversary
Marking Calgary's anniversary will look somewhat different than it has in the past.
Calgary examining property tax exemption for non-profits that provide affordable housing
The idea was included in the city's housing strategy, which was passed by city council in September 2023. It estimated the exemption would affect approximately 360 such properties in Calgary.
Calgary council gets pay raise for 4th straight year
It's another year, another pay raise for city council. Council members received a 3.07 per cent pay bump, effective Jan. 1.
Repair bill nearing $85M for Calgary Municipal Building
The City of Calgary is continuing to pour big money into the building known as Big Blue or new city hall.
Calgary's BMO Centre proves big budget projects don't always mean big overruns
With a $500-million budget, the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) managed to deliver the BMO Centre expansion this year on time and on budget.
Q & A: Mayor Jyoti Gondek reflects on a year in the hot seat
Calgary's mayor sat down recently for a year-end interview with CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel.
Scotia Place arena details revealed as development permit approved
It's likely the last major hurdle that needed to be cleared to build the event centre, the new home of the Calgary Flames.