The price of lumber, steel and concrete continues to rise and that concerns Calgary's mayor as the city continues work on several major construction projects.

The annual report from Calgary Economic Development was one of cautious optimism as life and business is expected to return to normal as more Calgarians get vaccinated.

A "difference in the current budget estimate and the program requirements for the facility" is causing Calgary and the Flames to pause work on the new Event Centre.

Plans for the Calgary Stampede and Calgary Folk Music Festival are still to be confirmed, but the city did approve waiving permit fees for temporary patios through 2021.

Nenshi, who has served as Calgary's mayor since 2010, announced Tuesday he would not be seeking re-election in the fall, calling it a personal decision.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said road crews are ahead of schedule this year and have already filled nearly 1,000 potholes.

City officials confirmed that the $4.9-billion project is still on hold as the Green Line team continues to answer technical questions from the UCP government.

Calgary's mayor said the province is getting closer to giving the Green Line LRT a green light, and provided comment on how federal funds for capital projects could be used.

The City of Calgary has approved a new land use plan for the former site of the Midfield Mobile Home Park.

Some 125 Calgarians signed up to speak about the Guidebook for Great Communities on Monday. The public hearing continues Tuesday before councillors debate the plan.