Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls on Calgary city council to cut spending by $460M
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is submitting its report to councillors ahead of the city’s budget deliberations in November. Continue reading
Alberta mayors reiterate opposition to EMS consolidation, appeal to Kenney to intervene
The mayors of four Alberta municipalities are standing firm in their opposition of a provincial decision to move forward with the consolidation of EMS dispatch for those jurisdictions. Continue reading
City of Calgary administration recommends council withhold approval for 11 new communities
A consortium of developers is asking Calgary city council for approval to build 11 new neighbourhoods on the outer edges of the city. Continue reading
2 dead, 2 injured in early-morning crash in Strathmore
Alberta RCMP responded to a fatal crash in Strathmore on Sunday. Continue reading
City of Calgary reports $122M in property taxes remain outstanding following deadline
According to city officials, $77 million of that outstanding amount is from residential properties. Continue reading
Man dies after being dropped off at hospital with gunshot wound: Calgary police
Police are investigating after a man was dropped off at Calgary’s Peter Lougheed Centre with a gunshot wound on Friday night. Continue reading
Developers to ask Calgary council to add 11 new suburb neighbourhoods
Calgary city administration is recommending against the approval of the neighbourhoods at a committee meeting Monday. Continue reading
Calgary council urges action for hail-damaged northeast as winter approaches
Calgary’s mayor and several councillors toured the affected neighbourhoods on Monday to get a firsthand glimpse of the damage. Continue reading
Calgary Fire Department responds to early morning garage fire in Bridgeland
Fire crews were called to the 400 block of 2 Avenue Northeast around 5:50 a.m. Continue reading
Man charged after shooting inside Beltline condo
The shooting left two people injured, including a man who was struck by a stray bullet in another apartment unit. Continue reading
Ottawa plans to ban single-use plastics: What does that mean for Alberta?
The federal government took another step forward in reducing plastic pollution Wednesday, releasing its latest report on the issue. Continue reading
Calgary city council approves extending fee relief for local businesses amid COVID-19
The fee relief measures were put in at the start of May and are set to end on Oct. 31, but city staff recommend they be another six months. Continue reading
Nenshi says Calgary could end homelessness ‘within 2 years’ with help from province, feds
Nenshi’s comments come after a throne speech in which the federal government committed to ending chronic homelessness in Canada. Continue reading
Alberta RCMP investigating after Red Deer anti-racism rally gets violent
The RCMP said a “second incident,” which they did not explain in the news release, was brought to their attention a day later and they are asking any witnesses to come forward. Continue reading
Mask complaints rise in Calgary prompting calls for more enforcement support
As of Monday, the City of Calgary said it has received 959 complaints of people not wearing masks in public spaces or in businesses. Continue reading