"There's no way these restrictions are getting lifted and they will almost certainly become more restrictive -- and frankly that should happen right away."

A new plan aimed at reducing Calgary business taxes goes to council Monday morning but it will come at a big cost that Calgary's mayor says goes "too fast for marginal improvements."

"I think its immediate, meaningful impact. It will cut services, people will lose there jobs, its going to be difficult.  But we need to do it in these times right now and we also need the courage to do it and move forward," Ward 1 Councillor Ward Sutherland said.

A Calgary newcomer recently won an artistic award and hopes it helps launch a unique fashion line.

The loser of this "friendly" bet will contribute $5 for every point scored by the winning team to the food agency in the winning mayor's city. Tory has selected the Daily Bread Food Bank while Nenshi has chosen the Calgary Food Bank.

A Calgary couple is hoping their experience with city council can help prompt reform.

To me, this isn’t just about possibly losing the hockey team. This is about losing a huge part of the heart and drive that makes Calgary such a dynamic city.

What went right and what went wrong in Edmonton and Calgary.

Minutes after we said goodbye to the Labour Day long weekend, people started talking. And many were grumpy about Calgary's election. Can we still have spirited debates without hating on each other?

Callers to my show were almost unanimous in their belief that the blame rests with the city and the mayor. The question is, can the discussions get back on track - or are we all going to be cheering for the Oilers in a few years’ time?