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Palestinian Flag Raised at City Hall
On November 15, 2025, Calgary City Hall raised the Palestinian flag to observe the National Day of Palestine, following Canada’s September 21 recognition of the state, which drew hundreds of supporters to Municipal Plaza amid chants of solidarity. The event faced immediate criticism from protesters and online commentators who linked it to threats against Canadian […]
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Cavalry FC Falls Short in Blizzard-Marred Final as Atlético Ottawa Claim Title
Cavalry FC came up just short in an unforgettable Canadian Premier League final played in extreme winter conditions, falling 2–1 to Atlético Ottawa. The match was twice halted as heavy snow and icy turf made play nearly impossible, with crews using snowplows to clear the field during extra time. Despite the chaos, Cavalry struck first, […]
News Desk - Local ·
Political Promises – Looking Back
From 2000 to 2025, Calgary’s leaders implemented several major policy initiatives aimed at managing growth, revitalizing the downtown core, and improving city governance. This analysis examines four key areas – the Plan It Calgary growth framework, downtown revitalization programs, the “make growth pay for itself” approach to developer levies, and the “cut red tape” initiative […]
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A History of Calgary’s Municipal Elections – Part 4
2021: A New Mayor and Emerging Policy Debates By 2021, Naheed Nenshi chose not to run again. The October 2021 election saw Calgary ready for new leadership amid ongoing economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. The race boiled down to two high-profile councillors with starkly different approaches: Jyoti Gondek and Jeromy Farkas. Gondek had chaired […]
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A History of Calgary’s Municipal Elections – Part 3
2010: Naheed Nenshi’s “Purple Revolution” – A New Agenda The 2010 municipal election was another turning point. With Bronconnier stepping down, an initially underdog candidate, Naheed Nenshi, surged to victory on a wave of voter engagement and desire for change. Nenshi’s campaign – dubbed the “Purple Revolution” – was notable for its unprecedented use of […]
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A History of Calgary’s Municipal Elections – Part 2
2001–2010: Mayor Dave Bronconnier – Boom-Time City Building Mayor Dave Bronconnier governed through the high-growth oil boom of the 2000s (re-elected easily in 2004 and 2007) and focused on catching up with infrastructure and city services. With the local economy booming and city revenues rising, Bronconnier’s campaigns and policies centered on “building Calgary” to match […]
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A History of Calgary’s Municipal Elections – Part 1
1990s: Mayor Al Duerr – Post-Recession Challenges and Fiscal Restrain In the mid-1990s, Calgary was emerging from an early-’90s economic downturn. Under Mayor Al Duerr (elected 1989 and re-elected in 1992, 1995, 1998), the city’s priority was financial stabilization. Duerr inherited a $1.2 billion municipal debt and faced drastic provincial funding cuts as Alberta’s government (Premier […]
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