Infrastructure discussions to play key role as Calgary city council shapes the next four-year budget

Calgary city councillors will continue charting out the budget path for the next four years, with the threat of potentially devastating infrastructure issues anchoring the debate. The 2027-2030 Strategic Priorities – Council Working Session is scheduled for Jan. 21, the second of five meetings over the next several months to finalize the budgetary direction of the current city council. The current...
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Calgary capital infrastructure at ‘almost certain’ risk for extensive failure with severe impact: Report

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Calgary ends water restrictions as Bearspaw feeder main stabilized

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Infrastructure discussions to play key role as Calgary city council shapes the next four-year budget

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Education

Trades programming still strapped for placement with new CBE course offering

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Lot of work, little return: Experts and teachers alike critique province’s use of early education tests

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Community News

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Crime & Public Safety

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