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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.
Calgary considering micro-tunnelling option to make water feeder main more reliable
After a local state of emergency and water restrictions last summer due to the Bearspaw south feeder main rupture, city councillors discussed an option this week to make the pipe more reliable.
Polling finds public support for reviving pipeline projects, but skepticism surrounds their future
A new survey is showing favourable opinion for previously shelved projects like Energy East and Northern Gateway, but with no private company pitching such a plan, increasing Canada's pipeline capacity remains uncertain.
Calgary to consider allowing legal cannabis sales at adults-only events
After Alberta updated its provincial rules to allow cannabis sales at events where minors are not allowed, city council will consider updating local policy to align with this ruling and allow these sales at local events.
$10,000 fine for predatory tow truck drivers considered in Calgary
City councillors discussed new bylaw amendments that will bar tow truck drivers from coming within 200 metres of a collision scene, unless otherwise requested, or face a financial penalty.
One dead among 16 people stopped by RCMP in recent Prairies border crossings
Police revealed details about a trio of recent border crossings in Alberta and Manitoba in recent weeks
Councillors considering charging Calgarians less in monthly waste and recycling
The province is introducing an Extended Producer Responsibility program in April that puts the onus on companies to pay for recycling their products, and as a result, councillors are looking to reduce its monthly Blue Cart Program charge.
U.S. tariffs a 'devastating' blow to Alberta farmers and ranchers
The province's beef and canola producers rely on predictable trade with their largest export market, the U.S., but new tariffs jeopardize business-as-usual.
Calgary councillor not seeking re-election due to provincial intervention and partisan politics
During a divisive vote on the Green Line on Tuesday, Ward 3 Coun. Jasmine Mian announced she would not seek re-election in this fall's municipal election, citing the UCP government's role in changing the LRT project.
Wage rollback, repayment on table as tensions rise between Safeway and its Alberta workers
Tensions are rising between Safeway and its Alberta workers as the company looks to claw back a wage increase after negotiations on a new collective agreement hit a standstill.