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City taking steps soon to memorialize former Calgary residential school
WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. A city-owned agency will soon place signs to mark the site of a former residential school in southeast Calgary. St. Dunstan's school, also known as the Calgary Indian Industrial School, operated from 1896 to 1907. Back then, it was located a few kilometres southeast of the city. The Anglican Church ran St. Dunstan's and boys between the ages of 10 and 18 were sent from several reserves in southern Alberta.
Patrons of new downtown arena will help pay CSEC's obligations Original
Patrons of new downtown arena will help pay CSEC's obligations Scott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 31, 2025 12:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now City allowing Flames' owners to use ticket tax revenue to cover some of its bills Image | Scotia Place rendering Caption: An artists rendering of Calgary's Scotia Place. (Scotia Place Applicant Supplementary Materials) People buying tickets for events at Calgary's new downtown arena will be the ones covering a significant portion of the project's cost.
Top third-party advertiser from Calgary's 2021 municipal election plans rerun for 2025
Calgary·New The third party advertiser (TPA) that spent the most money in Calgary's 2021 municipal election is not planning any major strategic changes for this year's vote. New rules change little for Calgary's Future, which spent the most in last election Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago A stone statute of a lion outside the Calgary Municipal Building is seen in this file photo.
City wants private sector input on selling Calgary Transit merchandise Original
City wants private sector input on selling Calgary Transit merchandise Scott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 17, 2025 11:00 AM | Last Updated: Just now Idea is to open up more non-fare revenue for transit services Image | Calgary Transit Caption: Calgary is looking for public sector advice on whether it should sell Calgary Transit merchandise.
Enmax declares record dividend for City of Calgary Original
Calgary·New The city-owned utility presented its 2024 annual report to city council's audit committee on Thursday. In it, Enmax reported its comparable net earnings for last year were $316 million, which represented a year-over-year change of nine per cent.
Top city official says splitting up water utility didn't change feeder main response
Top city official says splitting up water utility didn't change feeder main response Scott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 10, 2025 12:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now David Duckworth cites efficiency in reorganization of city departments Image | Damaged water main Caption: David Duckworth says the city's restructuring of its water utility had no impact on its response to the rupture of the Bearspaw south feeder main last summer.
Jeromy Farkas back for a second run at mayor's chair Original
Calgary·New Jeromy Farkas ran for the city's top job in the 2021 municipal election but finished second to another councillor, Jyoti Gondek, who is now mayor. Former city councillor said he's grown since he served on council Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Former city councillor Jeromy Farkas says he will run for mayor once again. (Scott Dippel/CBC) A former city councillor will try again to become mayor of Calgary.
Rare chance to lease unique space in Calgary's Municipal Building Original
Calgary·New Rhonda Dupuis, the manager of land and asset management for the city, said ideally a business owner who can offer something different to the area will be interested in the Triangle Space. City wants to see a business drop roots in its Triangle Space Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago The Triangle Space has sat mostly empty for the past decade. The city is looking for someone to lease it.
After years of delays, Calgary fire chief wants new fire station in Inglewood Original
Calgary·New The plan is to build new stations in Inglewood and Bridgeland to replace the aging No. 1 fire station downtown, which is nearing the end of its life cycle. Plans for an integrated facility haven't materialized Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 03, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes ago The future site of Inglewood Fire Station No. 3.
City to repair erosion damage at 4 sites on Glenmore Reservoir Original
Calgary·New The City of Calgary says damage has been noticed near the Calgary Canoe and Rowing clubs, near the Glenmore Sailing School, along a pathway near the community of Bayview and along the bottom of the slope below the Rockyview General Hospital.
Confluence Historic Park preparing events for Calgary's 150th anniversary Original
Calgary Marking Calgary's anniversary will look somewhat different than it has in the past. 2025 will see anniversary marked differently than in past commemorations Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2025 7:51 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago Commemorative books were printed to mark Calgary's 100th anniversary. But the City of Calgary said it has no budget or plans to celebrate 150 years in 2025.
Calgary council gets pay raise for 4th straight year Original
It's another year, another pay raise for city council. Calgary council members received a 3.07 per cent bump, effective Jan. 1. That brings the mayor's annual salary to $220,298 while councillors will take home $124,462 this year. The formula for council compensation was set by a citizen committee and approved by the last city council prior to the 2021 municipal election.
More disaster response work straining Calgary's emergency resources
Calgary·New CEMA chief Sue Henry told city council's emergency management committee Thursday that the emergency operations centre has already been open 76 days in 2024. Emergency operations centre open 76 days already this year Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Nov 28, 2024 6:43 PM EST | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago CEMA chief Sue Henry told city council's emergency management committee Thursday that the emergency operations centre has already been open 76 days in 2024.
Green Line might be off the tracks but city's northern BRT plan rolls on
Green Line might be off the tracks but city's northern BRT plan rolls on Scott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: October 15, 2024 12:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now Project unaffected by LRT turmoil Image | Centre Street BRT shelter Caption: The Centre Street BRT shelter. While the full build-out for the BRT has always been planned to be decades in the future, the city has been working on improving the ride for bus users who frequent the busy Centre Street corridor.
3 Calgary councillors support external review of city's public engagement policy
Calgary·New Three city councillors are supporting a motion calling for the hiring of an outside consultant to examine how public engagement is currently done in Calgary and if there are ways to do it better.
Police commission wants to use money for community agencies to pay for CPS gun range
Calgary·New The cost of a new firearms range for the Calgary Police Service is 130 per cent higher than expected. And the Calgary Police Commission has a proposal to help cover the $13 million dollar additional cost.
Construction continues in southeast Calgary — even if Green Line is being wound down | CBC News Original
Calgary·New Even though city council has voted to wind down the Green Line LRT project, work is continuing at a southeast construction site along the now-dead alignment. Ogden rail underpass with a 2025 completion date will be taken over by city Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2024 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago A concrete wall has been built to shore up the temporary embankment which now has CPKC trains running on top of it.
ANALYSIS | Picking the facts from the myths in the Green Line LRT saga | CBC News
Calgary·Analysis Some of the arguments at the core of the debate over Calgary's Green Line appear hinged on political myth, not facts. Some have been circulating for years, while others are new. Some arguments at the core of the debate appear hinged on political myth, not facts Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Sep 22, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago A conceptual drawing of an outdoor station along the Green Line LRT.
Heritage building will find new home in Scotia Place arena Original
Calgary When the shiny Scotia Place opens in 2027, the new arena will feature a piece of Calgary's past. The Stephenson building, dating back to 1911, has been disassembled and is slated to reappear on the arena's north side.
Budget blowout for Green Line LRT to be revealed today
Calgary The $5.5 billion budget for the Green Line LRT project is getting a makeover. The question is: how high is that number going? City council alone has to sort out how to cover rising cost of megaproject Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 30, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago The board overseeing the new line gave council recommendations and a new budget estimate earlier this month. (City of Calgary) The $5.5 billion budget for the Green Line LRT project is getting a makeover.
Budget blowout for Green Line LRT to be revealed this week Original
Calgary·New The $5.5 billion budget for the Green Line LRT project is getting a makeover. The question is: how high is that number going? City council alone has to sort out how to cover rising cost of megaproject Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 30, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago The board overseeing the new line gave council recommendations and a new budget estimate earlier this month.
City of Calgary paid U.S.-based firm nearly $1 million for arena deal negotiations
Calgary·New After initially refusing to say how much it paid a U.S.-based firm to act as its negotiator for a new downtown arena, the City of Calgary now says it paid CAA ICON nearly $1 million. CAA ICON earned $956,000 for 15 months of work Lily Dupuis, Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 24, 2024 10:50 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago Construction of Scotia Place is set to be completed by 2027.
Timelines change for Bridgeland Place redevelopment Original
Calgary·New The high rise, which first opened in 1971, was closed by the city early in 2023. There were concerns about its failing heating and water systems as well as the condition of its outdated and aging units. Two arms of city now working on plans to rework, update affordable housing site Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 15, 2024 9:17 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago This now closed building, and potentially the parking lot in its foreground, are set to be redeveloped.
Calgary officials gathering noise data ahead of 2025 enforcement plan
Calgary officials gathering noise data ahead of 2025 enforcement plan Scott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: July 10, 2024 1:27 PM | Last Updated: Just now 17th Avenue S.W. is first location for new acoustic monitoring devices Image | Muffler with modifications - PEI Caption: The City of Calgary is preparing for a new excessive noise enforcement system set to begin next year.
Key decisions loom this month for $5.5B Green Line
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Key decisions loom this month for $5.5B Green Line
Calgary·New Over the years, the city assembled a $5.5-billion budget for the 18-kilometre Green Line, which will run from downtown to Shepard station near 126th Avenue S.E. Concerns about rising costs driving changes to city's next LRT line Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 04, 2024 7:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago An artist rendering of the Eau Claire area that will be redeveloped as part of the Green Line LRT project.
How do you construct an underpass below a busy rail line? Build a bridge Original
Calgary·New Earlier this year, freight trains on the busy CPKC line were diverted onto new tracks laid down on the top of a temporary embankment that was built on the west side of the existing embankment. Ogden underpass project preparing the way for Green Line Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2024 8:01 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago This aerial shot shows the diversion track on the left with the original CPKC line to the right.
Money from sale of park land clears way for Richmond Green revitalization Original
Calgary·New The City of Calgary has found a buyer for park space it put up for sale last year. City sells five acres to developer for new housing Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jun 28, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago The city's planned redesign of Richmond Green includes new amenities such as pickleball courts, a pump track for cyclists and cricket batting cages. The land sold to a housing developer is located to the left of the baseball diamond.
Opening of new Glenmore athletic park delayed until late summer Original
Calgary·New Weather, water restrictions and some needed remediation work are being blamed for the new Glenmore athletic park running behind schedule.
City of Calgary will not say how much it paid arena negotiator
Calgary·New The City of Calgary will not reveal how much money it paid to an American firm hired to be its negotiator for a financing deal on a new downtown arena. U.S. firm helped reach downtown arena deal but fee is 'commercially confidential' Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: May 31, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago The Saddledome, home of the Calgary Flames, is seen in this file photo. Construction on a new $926-million arena in Victoria Park will start later this year.
Work underway on expanding Calgary's composting facility Original
Calgary·New Dignitaries gathered Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the expansion of Calgary's composting facility. The $89.6 million build-out will increase the facility's capacity by 60 per cent.
City to pull plug on Inglewood pool in December Original
Calgary·New After years of discussions about its future, a major issue with the electrical system at the Inglewood Aquatic Centre has forced the City of Calgary's hand. Electrical problem forces city's hand on aging aquatics facility Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: May 23, 2024 8:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago City council voted in 2019 to close the Inglewood pool as part of a larger budget reduction. But pressure from the community convinced the city to delay the closure.
City of Calgary creates new executive job to oversee housing file
Calgary·New To deal with a housing crisis, the City of Calgary developed a new housing strategy. Now, someone will be put in charge of implementing it. It's recruiting to fill a newly created job: chief housing officer. Calgary will soon have its first chief housing officer Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: May 20, 2024 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 12 minutes ago The role of chief housing officer comes with a salary of $140,000 to $210,000 annually.
City reveals it has $818 million in working capital to help pay for new downtown arena Original
Calgary·New When the deal for the $926.4 million arena in Victoria Park was announced by council in April 2023, the city said it had $537 million in cash ready for the project. Greater transparency cited as reason for pulling back curtain on previously unreported cash Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Apr 25, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago A new event centre would replace the aging Saddledome, seen in this file photo.
City council approves use of new heritage tool to protect homes Original
Calgary·New The new zoning, called Direct Control Heritage Areas, will help preserve the historic character of a part of 25th Avenue S.W. Row of seven heritage houses in Bankview have a new zoning Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Apr 16, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago The new designation will preserve heritage elements for a whole block of homes on a street in S.W. Calgary.
Hundreds attend SE councillor's meetings to voice concerns about upzoning proposal
Calgary·New Hundreds of people attended two meetings this week organized by veteran city councillor Peter Demong on the city's proposal to upzone a wide swath of Calgary to create more housing. Residents oppose zoning change, Coun. Demong said he 'gets it' Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Apr 12, 2024 8:33 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Ward 14 Coun.
Enmax sets dividend payment to the City of Calgary at $95M
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Enmax sets dividend payment to the City of Calgary at $95M Original
Calgary·New In its annual financial report, Enmax stated that its consolidated earnings hit $829 million last year. That's up from $737 million the previous year. Higher earnings in 2023 help dividend reach new record level Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Apr 12, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Enmax's annual financial report states that its consolidated earnings hit $829 million last year.
Council increases road spending, but Calgarians won't notice a smoother drive anytime soon
Calgary Since 2015, there's been a drop in the quality of the city's pavement. Now, city council has approved a $23-million investment for Calgary's roads that will be spread over the next two years.
Pilot project to show how much Styrofoam can be diverted from city landfills
Calgary Starting May 13, the city will collect Styrofoam materials at the recycling areas of its three landfills as part of a six-month long pilot project. Calgarians will soon be able to drop off the brittle packaging at landfills for reuse Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Apr 03, 2024 10:33 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 4 The City of Calgary hopes residents will help it to divert Styrofoam from its landfills by taking part in a new pilot project to recycle the material.
City prepares for arrival of large petition to recall Mayor Gondek
Calgary·New Calgary's city clerk is making plans for dealing with the pending arrival of a petition that aims to recall Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Clerk's office will hire up to 10 staff to help with processing of petition Scott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Under the terms of the provincial legislation that created the recall process, 514,000 signatures must be collected by April 4 in order to force the mayor from office.
City council gets automatic 2.41% salary increase for 2024
Calgary·New As many Calgary homeowners prepare for a property tax increase in 2024, their city council is getting a pay raise. Raise lands weeks after council approved property tax increase for new year As many Calgary homeowners prepare for a property tax increase in 2024, their city council is getting a pay raise. An independent commission set the formula in 2020 for this council's remuneration.
Program for low-income Calgarians to apply for city discounts grows by 34% in 2023
Calgary·New Tens of thousands more Calgarians signed up for the city's Fair Entry program this year. Tens of thousands more have signed up for the city's Fair Entry program this year Tens of thousands more Calgarians signed up for the city's Fair Entry program this year. Fair Entry allows low-income Calgarians to fill out a single form to qualify for subsidized rates for seven different city programs.
City working on plan to repair slumping headstones in Chinese cemetery
Calgary·New The City of Calgary and the Chinese community are looking at collaborating on a proposal to improve the condition of the Chinese cemetery in Erlton. City and Chinese community discuss fundraising for project The City of Calgary and the Chinese community are looking at collaborating on a proposal to improve the condition of the Chinese cemetery in Erlton. The historic cemetery dates back to 1908. It was established by the community but its operations were taken over by the city in 1935.
2023 was a challenging year for Gondek while new year brings big changes
2023 was a challenging year for Gondek while new year brings big changes | CBC News Loaded Calgary·New Whether it's a housing crisis, budget woes or transportation planning, there is no shortage of issues facing Calgary city council. And, as the group takes a break over the holidays, there's always something to look forward to in local politics. Construction to begin on Green Line LRT megaproject in 2024 A week is a long time in politics.
Calgary Police say requests from retail sector for security assistance are increasing
Calgary·New The strain on police officers because workload is taking a toll, so not as many officers are stepping forward for that extra pay, according to Chief Mark Neufeld. Retailers want police in stores, but CPS says it can't always help Retailers are seeking help from the Calgary Police as they try to address their security concerns. And they're willing to pay cash.
U.S. firm will be paid $18.9M to oversee construction of new Calgary arena
Calgary The City of Calgary is defending the fee that will be paid to an American firm selected as the development manager for a new downtown arena. Fee for CAA Icon significantly higher than what was proposed under previous arena agreement Scott Dippel · CBC · Posted: Dec 05, 2023 8:26 AM EST | Last Updated: December 5, 2023 A new event centre will replace the aging Saddledome, seen in this file photo.
Calgarians have their say today on city budget adjustments
Calgary As city council begins its annual budget debate at city hall Monday, Calgarians can have their say on the proposed adjustments to next year's spending plan. Spending plan could come with a 7.8 per cent property tax hike for homeowners As city council begins its annual budget debate at city hall Monday, Calgarians can have their say on proposed adjustments to next year's spending plan. Several dozen people have signed up to speak directly to elected officials during a public hearing.
New digital media hub at Bow Valley College gets $5.5M boost
Calgary·New A City of Calgary fund is investing in a new entertainment arts production hub at Bow Valley College. City fund invests in talent development and entrepreneurship at downtown campus A City of Calgary fund is investing in an entertainment arts production hub at Bow Valley College. The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is giving the college $5.5 million for the new facility at its downtown campus. It aims to train 675 students and support 125 companies over the next five years.
City signs deal with Rogers for internet access for low income Calgarians
The City of Calgary has signed a one-year agreement with Rogers Communications that gives thousands of people in the city's Fair Entry program access to lower cost internet, TV and phone services. Rogers has agreed that if clients are qualified for the city's Fair Entry discounts, they don't have to meet any further screening requirements for its Connected for Success services.
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