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**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · 13h

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

The Event Centre Committee is now formally disbanded, but they first heard a progress report on the $1.25 billion arena project. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · 13hCalgary Event Centre is on time, on budget despite the threat of US tariffs - LiveWire CalgaryThere have been a few construction timeline slips on Scotia Place, but they’ve been able to catch up, members of Calgary’s Event Centre Committee heard at its final meeting Thursday. With construction now nine months in, the Event Centre committee, once struck to get the project back on track after it fell through nearly […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · 2d

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Calgary city councillors approved the land use changes at Viscount Bennett, paving the way for a proposed high-density development at the former school site. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · 2dViscount Bennett development land use change approved at Calgary city council - LiveWire CalgaryCalgary city councillors voted narrowly in favour of moving forward with a proposed development on the former site of the Viscount Bennett school in southwest Calgary. The item was heard at the April 8 Public Hearing Meeting of Calgary city council, with nearly 50 combined speakers both for and against. Calgary city councillors voted nine […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · 5d

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

The area community association said they workshopped a solution for the Viscount Bennett site that they think is a better fit for the area. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

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LiveWire Calgary · 6dRevised Viscount Bennett redevelopment plan still too dense, says CA - LiveWire CalgaryPlans for a redevelopment of the Viscount Bennett site in southwest Calgary have changed, however, the president of the community association said it’s still too much density for the area. The outline plan and land use amendments for the Minto Developments properties at 2505 and 2519 Richmond Road SW, will come to Calgary’s Public Hearing […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Apr 1

Apr 1

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Sonya Sharp enters Calgary's mayoral race, saying that the current Calgary city council is "out of touch."

"Calgary, it's time for a change," she said at a fundraising event on Monday. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Apr 1Sonya Sharp jumps into the Calgary 2025 mayoral race - LiveWire CalgaryAnother Calgary mayoral candidate has entered the race, with current Ward 1 city councillor Sonya Sharp announcing she’ll add her name to this October’s municipal election ballot. Sharp made the announcement on March 31 during a fundraising event at the Rooftop YYC in downtown Calgary. She joins an already brand-name field with incumbent Mayor Jyoti […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 27

Mar 27

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

City of Calgary creates a formal business unit to handle the southeast leg of the Green Line; a project development team is working on the downtown functional plan. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 27Green Line becomes City of Calgary business unit under Infrastructure Services - LiveWire CalgaryThe City of Calgary has created a formal department to execute the $6.25 billion Green Line project, now residing under the Infrastructure Services portfolio. The City confirmed the unit, dubbed Green Line LRT Southeast Project, on Thursday, after a memo was sent to appropriate city staff informing them of the new department. When former Green […]

**Canadian Traveler** @deadDuck@zeroes.ca · Mar 27

Mar 27

Canadian Traveler @deadDuck@zeroes.ca

The Alberta government is making a tax grab from property taxes, the most regressive tax. #yyc #yyccc

https://mayorgondek.ca/province-inflicts-steep-property-tax-increase-on-calgarians/

Jyoti Gondek · Mar 19Province Inflicts Steep Property Tax Increase on Calgarians - Jyoti GondekWill take more than $1 billion from Calgary property owners As your Mayor, my responsibility is to advocate for Calgarians and ensure that the decisions made at all levels of government are fair and transparent. This week, Calgary City Council approved the 2025 property tax bylaw, a necessary step to fund essential services like public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. But within this decision lies a troubling reality: the provincial...

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 25

Mar 25

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

The Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association wants area residents to be informed and engaged on community planning matters, so they've started a webpage to help. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 25Thorncliffe-Greenview is taking development information into its own hands - LiveWire CalgaryThe Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association has launched its own web page to keep residents informed and engaged in local development.

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 18

Mar 18

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

City of Calgary to province: "Ok, we'll collect your taxes - and take the heat for it... but could you compensate us for that work?" (paraphrased, of course.) #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 18Calgary wants $10 million back for collecting provincial taxes - LiveWire CalgaryOutgoing Calgary city councillor Peter Demong blasted the province for a spike in the provincial portion of the Calgary property tax, saying that it’s laughable. Now the City of Calgary wants a portion of that money back. Demong made the comments as Calgary city councillors voted on the city’s property tax bylaws which show a […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 13

Mar 13

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Even with partial funding, the Calgary Police Commission memo said that this would impact the hiring of 61 officers and end all but critical civilian hires. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/03/13/unfilled-budget-shortfall-could-cease-calgary-police-hiring-memo/

LiveWire Calgary · Mar 13Unfilled budget shortfall could cease Calgary police hiring: Memo - LiveWire CalgaryThe Calgary Police Commission provided three scenarios to cover a $28 million photo radar induced budget hole for local law enforcement.

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 12

Mar 12

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

More naturalized roadsides, boulevards and pathways could save Calgary money, and one councillor wants a plan to convert city land and include in future new road builds. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/03/12/roadside-naturalization-plan-sought-by-calgary-city-councillor/

LiveWire Calgary · Mar 12Roadside naturalization plan sought by Calgary city councillor - LiveWire CalgaryMore naturalization of Calgary’s roadside boulevards could be in the works after prior projects show it saves taxpayer money and is better for the environment. Naturalization is a plan to landscape these areas with plant species native to the region, with most requiring less maintenance and being more suited to the area’s climate. A Notice […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 11

Mar 11

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

No permanent outdoor water schedule coming for this spring, as Calgary updates water, wastewater and stormwater bylaws. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/03/11/permanent-outdoor-watering-schedule-for-calgary-put-off-to-at-least-2026/

LiveWire Calgary · Mar 11Permanent outdoor watering schedule for Calgary put off to at least 2026 - LiveWire CalgaryThe City of Calgary won’t implement a permanent outdoor watering schedule for residents this spring, after city pleas for citizens to conserve water during last year’s Bearspaw feeder main break. Councillors reviewed proposed changes (28 pages) to the water, wastewater and stormwater bylaws, during the March 11 Executive Committee Meeting. Nancy Mackay, director of Water Services […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 8

Mar 8

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

The City of Calgary said it's currently evaluating the usefulness of the X social media platform. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 8Calgary evaluating its presence on the X social media platform - LiveWire CalgaryThe City of Calgary is considering its presence on social media platform X, as other municipalities across Canada cut ties.

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 7

Mar 7

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

While some transit tweaks would take capital dollars, a Calgary city councillor hopes Calgary Transit will adopt some quick commuter wins in an upcoming Route Ahead review. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 7'Sweating the small stuff': Motion aims for quick commuter wins on Calgary Transit - LiveWire CalgaryAfter taking part in a series of experiential visits to Calgary Transit locations, one city councillor is hoping to jumpstart plans for service tweaks to improve the rider experience. Ward 3 Coun. Jasmine Mian will put a Notice of Motion forward for technical review at the March 11 Executive Committee Meeting that asks for a […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 4

Mar 4

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

The City of Calgary has laid out plans for the upgrades to Cowboys Park. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 4Cowboys Park plans unveiled by the City of Calgary - LiveWire CalgaryThe City of Calgary has unveiled new plans for Cowboys Park, a little over a week after uncertainty over proposed plans and the impact on other events. Work will begin on Phase 1 of improvements, the City of Calgary said in a Tuesday morning media release, with stormwater, sanitary and potable water upgrades, electrical infrastructure […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 3

Mar 3

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

After four terms and 15 years, Ward 14 Coun. Peter Demong said it's time for him to recharge, won't run again in the 2025 municipal election. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Mar 3'I need to recharge': Peter Demong announces retirement from Calgary city council - LiveWire CalgaryWard 14 Coun. Peter Demong was first elected in 2010 and 15 years later he said it's time to go. Here's how he looks back on that time.

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Mar 1

Mar 1

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

ICYMI this week: Your blue bin collection bills are dropping to $2 per month starting in April. Thank Coun. Peter Demong and EPR for that. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

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LiveWire Calgary · Feb 26Calgarians to get a big break on their blue cart recycling charge with EPR rules - LiveWire CalgaryCalgary blue cart monthly fees will be reduced to $2.17 per month as a part of new Extended Producer Responsibility rules starting April 1.

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Feb 27

Feb 27

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

With little operating cash required and no capital dollars needed, councillors said it makes sense to move these applications along swiftly. #yyc #yyccc #calgary #yycplan

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LiveWire Calgary · Feb 27Calgary could fast track four new growth applications, adding 5,000 homes - LiveWire CalgaryCalgary could fast track four new community growth applications, adding roughly 5,000 new homes within the next few years. The four growth applications – two in Glacier Ridge (Ward 2) and two in Belvedere (Ward 9) – were brought to the Feb. 27 Infrastructure and Planning Committee meeting, with admin recommendations that they be considered […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Feb 27

Feb 27

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

In the roughly two quarters since citywide rezoning was implemented, Calgary saw a spike in low-density development permits. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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LiveWire Calgary · Feb 26Calgary development permits spike after citywide rezoning decision - LiveWire CalgaryPreliminary development permit data after Calgary's citywide rezoning decision shows a spike in activity in the last two quarters of 2024.

**TheGentYYC** @TheGentYYC@mastodon.social · Feb 26

Feb 26

TheGentYYC @TheGentYYC@mastodon.social

I will never, ever, EVER trust that man. #yyc #yyccc https://livewirecalgary.com/2025/02/25/jeromy-farkas-enters-the-fray-to-be-calgarys-next-mayor/

LiveWire Calgary · Feb 26Jeromy Farkas enters the fray to be Calgary's next mayor - LiveWire CalgaryCalgary’s mayoral field is growing, with Jeromy Farkas ready to take life lessons learned over the past four years and bring them back to municipal politics. Farkas, the former Ward 11 city councillor and second-place mayoral race finisher in 2021, is joining current mayor Jyoti Gondek, former Ward 6 Coun. Jeff Davison and former Calgary […]

**LiveWire Calgary** @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social · Feb 26

Feb 26

LiveWire Calgary @livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Former Ward 11 Coun. Jeromy Farkas says he's evolved over the past four years, and is now the right person to lead Calgary as its mayor. #yyc #calgary #yyccc

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