End of the line? Calgary moves to scrap the downtown free fare zone

The review is in, and City of Calgary administration is recommending city councillors end the 45-year run of the downtown free fare zone. The Free Fare Zone Review, which comes to the May 7 Infrastructure and Planning Committee meeting, was sought by Calgary city councillors earlier this year, as the proposal to end it came up during last November’s budget...
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Education

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Increasing risk sparks plan for Calgary urban wildfire strategy

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Calgary committee approves industrial land development tax incentive

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Arts, Entertainment and Sports

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Crime & Public Safety

YWCA Calgary rebrand combines legacy with growing community needs

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