Courtney Walcott
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Calgary councillor raises flags over Police Act amendmentsAccording 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.CanadaDec 21, 2022
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Calgary Transit says 2 years needed to improve service as work continues on safety concernsCalgary Transit officials were also asked about safety on the system with some councillors proposing limiting access to certain LRT stations after recent incidents.PoliticsNov 25, 2022
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Calgary councillor issues statement after racist videos allegedly include his voiceIn a video, Calgary Coun. Dan McLean said he has "always deeply admired and respects" Indigenous people.PoliticsOct 28, 2022
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A ‘better partner’ on the outside: Calgary councillor Walcott leaves police commissionWalcott 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.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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Beltline Community Hub’s closure in mid-October has some social programs raising concernsA 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.PoliticsSep 26, 2022
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Affordable housing task force clears 1st hurdle at Calgary city committeeThe 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.CanadaMay 17, 2022
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Marda Loop developments raise questions over City of Calgary land-use rulesThe developments prompted the Marda Loop Communities Association to start a petition, which has garnered more than 1,000 signatures.PoliticsApr 15, 2022
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Calgary police officers defy order to remove thin blue line patches from uniformsLast 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.CanadaApr 4, 2022
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Arena resuscitation: Coun. Sharp to head up committee overseeing work on Calgary Event CentreThe committee was created after the collapse of the original project with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation prior to construction.PoliticsApr 4, 2022
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Calgary city council to have regular police briefings about weekly Beltline protestsThe protests have been an ongoing concern for many Beltline residents over the past few weeks and more than 200 complaints were submitted in relation to the protest last week.PoliticsFeb 28, 2022
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