Alberta
Edmonton's Infill Crisis: Residents Push Back Against Rapid Densification
Edmonton residents battle city council over rapid infill development, arguing densification is destroying mature...
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Calgary Mayor's Provincial Tensions Spark Public Debate Over City Leadership Direction
Calgary residents question whether municipal-provincial tensions advance the city's interests or distract from solving...
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Calgary Residents Demand City Hall Focus on Rising Taxes, Not Bike Lane Battles
Calgary residents demand city hall prioritize affordability crisis as property taxes and water rates surge double...
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Erlton Community Digs In Over 45-Unit Housing Plan in Southwest Calgary
Erlton residents oppose a 45-unit affordable housing project, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns. City Council...
Alberta
Edmonton's Budget Crunch: City Residents Want It All But Won't Pay for It
Edmonton residents want better city services without tax hikes—but can't agree on which services matter most,...
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Calgary Council Called to Emergency Meeting Over Leaked Budget Documents
Calgary city council meets in emergency session this week to address leaked confidential budget documents revealing a...
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Calgary Facing Massive Property Tax Spike: 20% Increase Looms if Council Funds All 2027 Budget Requests
Calgary could face a 20.2% property tax increase in 2027 if council approves all department funding requests,...
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Mayor Farkas Defends Stampede Noise Rules as Political Storm Erupts
Mayor Farkas defends controversial Stampede noise bylaws as provincial leaders and entertainment industry slam the new...
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Calgary Councillor Dan McLean Throws Hat in Ring for Calgary-Shaw Provincial Seat
Calgary Councillor Dan McLean seeks UCP nomination for provincial seat as Rebecca Schulz's resignation triggers...
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Nearly 1,000 Calgary Playgrounds Face Closure Without Urgent Funding Boost
Calgary faces a playground crisis: 82% of city-funded play spaces could close by 2036 without increased funding, warns...
Canada
Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Council Repeals Rezoning Without Plan B
Housing advocates demand Calgary council replace citywide rezoning with a new plan to address the city's affordability...
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Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Scraps Rezoning Plan—Advocates Demand Action Now
Calgary's housing advocates are demanding action after council scrapped citywide rezoning without a replacement plan,...
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Calgary Repeals Blanket Rezoning — Now the Real Work Begins
Calgary scraps blanket rezoning after resident backlash. Now city faces pressure to find housing policy that actually...
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Calgary Council's Blanket Rezoning Hearings: Democracy or Theatre?
Calgary council voted to repeal blanket rezoning after eight days of public hearings, but most councillors had already...
Alberta
Edmonton City Council Warns Alberta Separatism Talk Threatens Economic Stability
Edmonton city council expressed concern that Alberta separatism discussions are damaging business confidence and...