Courtney Walcott

• Is Housing Accelerator Fund enough as calls grow for ‘wartime’ push?

  Calls are growing for a 'wartime' effort to build housing. Mayors and councillors from across Canada agree that the Housing Accelerator Fund can help, but more needs to be done.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
  
• Calgary councillor raises flags over Police Act amendments

  According to Coun. Courtney Walcott, the ability of the justice minister to appoint up to half of a police commission members opens the door to political interference.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
  
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• Calgary Transit says 2 years needed to improve service as work continues on safety concerns

  Calgary Transit officials were also asked about safety on the system with some councillors proposing limiting access to certain LRT stations after recent incidents.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2022
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• Calgary councillor issues statement after racist videos allegedly include his voice

  In a video, Calgary Coun. Dan McLean said he has "always deeply admired and respects" Indigenous people.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2022
• A ‘better partner’ on the outside: Calgary councillor Walcott leaves police commission

  Walcott said he joined the police commission to help bring about “transformational change” to the Calgary Police Service through a better understanding of policing within the city.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Beltline Community Hub’s closure in mid-October has some social programs raising concerns

  A City of Calgary briefing report from administration cited a lack of staff to operate programming at the Beltline Community Hub as a factor in the quick closure.

  Politics

  Sep 26, 2022
• Affordable housing task force clears 1st hurdle at Calgary city committee

  The proposal was brought to the city's executive committee on Tuesday in a notice of motion from councillors Courtney Walcott, Gian-Carlo Carra and Kourtney Penner. 

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
• Marda Loop developments raise questions over City of Calgary land-use rules

  The developments prompted the Marda Loop Communities Association to start a petition, which has garnered more than 1,000 signatures.

  Politics

  Apr 15, 2022
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• Calgary police officers defy order to remove thin blue line patches from uniforms

  Last week, the Calgary Police Commission announced its decision to no longer allow officers to wear the thin blue line patch on their uniforms while on duty.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
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• Arena resuscitation: Coun. Sharp to head up committee overseeing work on Calgary Event Centre

  The committee was created after the collapse of the original project with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation prior to construction.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2022