Richard Pootmans

• Calgary city councillor Richard Pootmans steps down, effective immediately

  The City of Calgary's chief administrative officer David Duckworth announced Tuesday Ward 6 Coun. Richard Pootmans is stepping down due to "personal and family reasons."

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• Potential Bow Trail-Sarcee Trail overpass considered ahead of partial ring road west leg opening

  With a new section of Stoney Trail set to open in the coming weeks, the city will be keeping a watchful eye on the impact it has on an intersection already plagued by congestion.

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  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Calgary city council approves $750K to help homeless population through winter

  City council approved the one-time funding and a plan to address how to reduce barriers to services for the city's homeless population.

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2021
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• Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticizes Calgary city council transition allowance

  After four new faces were elected to Calgary city council, the four retiring or defeated members will get a $170,125 payday.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2017
• Calgary council drives forward with study into driverless car testing site

  Calgary city council has green-lighted a plan to build a business case and risk assessment for the city to become an autonomous vehicle testing site.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2017
• Southwest Calgary residents get new neighbour in gravel pit

  A gravel pit will be in operation near a number of southwest Calgary communities for the next four years.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2017
• Calgary council wants to see budget with 0 to 2% tax hike in November

  After several hours of debate, Calgary city council has asked administration to come back with a budget in November that allows for a property tax increase of between zero and two per cent.

  Economy

  May 15, 2017
• Calgary election 2017: Richard Pootmans won’t seek re-election

  Calgary Coun. Richard Pootmans announced Thursday he will not be running for re-election.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2017
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• New gravel pit has southwest Calgary residents worried about noise and dust

  The new southwest ring road might be good news for drivers, but it’s already causing trouble for residents living next to the construction in West Springs.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2017
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• ‘This man goes on a rant!’: Rideshare driver describes Calgary mayor’s camera slip

  Global News took a virtual ride with rideshare driver John Brravo Sunday, days after he shared Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s controversial comments about Uber live on periscope.

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  Apr 24, 2016