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November 05, 2010
For years, sure, we had a council we voted in to represent us —but following an election, we were inclined to “let them get to it and make the city better”. Then, down the road when they weren’t doing exactly what we had wished, we’d chastise them.
Advice for election runners-up: don't fade away
October 29, 2010
I remember thinking at the time that Alnoor Kassam could have been be our next mayor, if he really wanted to be. The path to victory in 2010 for him was a simple one.
October 29, 2010
With the mayor alluding to the possibility of cutting the pay or perks of city council, some aldermen are less than thrilled.
Council sworn in at city hall
October 26, 2010
Cheers greeted Calgary’s council members as they walked into the council chambers last night for the swearing-in ceremony.
Nenshi's win gives Calgary plenty to be proud of
October 22, 2010
Yes, it’s true we elected the first Muslim mayor in a major Canadian city and are getting national media attention because of it.
Youth vote fuels Calgary's jump in voter turnout
October 21, 2010
Many are crediting the youth vote for the dramatic increase in voter turnout during this week’s municipal election.
The Cheat Sheet: Elections, elections, elections
October 20, 2010
For all those pondering the future of their cities during this election season, here are some illuminating reads.
36 hours to remove signs ... or else
October 20, 2010
By the time you read this article, most of those pesky candidate signs should be removed. Technically.
Closer than some incumbents liked
October 20, 2010
It was a rocky ride for several members of the old city council on election night.
‘It’s time to roll up our sleeves’: Nenshi
October 20, 2010
Surrounded by media in front of city hall yesterday, Calgary’s new mayor Naheed Nenshi started things off with a question.
What’s next? Nenshi lays out to-do list
October 20, 2010
The day after a stunning election victory, mayor-elect Naheed Nenshi laid out his four main priorities for Calgary.
"30 seconds to get ready for this crazy, crazy wall of excitement": Nenshi
October 19, 2010
Naheed Nenshi is used to being a political pundit - commenting on the incoming vote tallies... he now describes to Metro his thoughts on the rollercoaster ride to victory.
Changed boundaries behind close race, says Calgary alderman
October 19, 2010
Druh Farrell fended off a strong run from challenger Kevin Taylor in Calgary's Ward 7.
Calgary, meet the projected winners of the city’s 14 alderman races
October 19, 2010
Ward 1 Dale Hodges, 3,948 votes Chris Harper 2,057 Judi Vandenbrink 1,215 Ric Lockhart 1,215 Norm Perrault 224 Bill Scott 618
Nenshi gets youth vote in mock election
October 19, 2010
If it we’re solely up to Calgary’s youth, Naheed Nenshi would be the new mayor of Calgary, according to a Youth Can Vote mock election held yesterday.
Voter turnout widely exceeds 2007 figures
October 19, 2010
Calgarians flocked to the polls yesterday producing higher than normal voting numbers and slowing down the city's website.
Nenshi rides his revolution to win
October 19, 2010
Dozens of ecstatic supporters, decked out in signature purple from head to toe, filled campaign headquarters in the basement of an 11th Avenue building in the city’s southwest to cheer mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi to victory yesterday night.
Calgary election day - with pictures!
October 18, 2010
Calgarians were eager to get to the polls, judging by huge numbers at polling stations today.
Follow your instincts in the voting booth
October 18, 2010
Tonight's election night, but I haven't decided who to vote for.
“Leadership will go in a different direction”: McIver
October 18, 2010
The leadership will be one that leads us ... towards steady, cost-controlled, measured stewardship of the city’s resources, Ric McIver says.
Frontrunners hit the street
October 18, 2010
With a day to go before voters hit the polls, the three mayoral frontrunners kept busy yesterday meeting Calgarians across the city.
Burrows bows out, will support McIver for mayor
October 15, 2010
Mayoral candidate Craig Burrows has suspended his campaign and after meeting with volunteers and supporters, has decided to support Ric McIver for mayor.
Calgary, meet your mayoral candidates
October 15, 2010
No. 1 issue: “Building a great city for our future. We have to support our businesses, small and large, such that Calgary can be an economic powerhouse.”
It’s over to you, Calgary
October 15, 2010
This final week of the campaign has provided all kinds of drama, too. Naheed Nenshi collected endorsements from former mayoral candidates
‘It was not something I was dreaming about’: Higgins
October 15, 2010
"It was not something I was dreaming about. But I did make the decision, I jumped in, I felt that finally I would regret it if I didn’t go for it."
Stewart pulls out of mayoral race, backs Nenshi
October 15, 2010
Another mayoral candidate bit the dust Thursday morning in a surprise announcement.
Apology due to ArtsVote?
October 15, 2010
It was a rough start to the day Thursday for mayoral candidate Barb Higgins — a day that ended with her issuing an apology.
5 minutes with: Melissa D’Souza and Rise Up Calgary
October 15, 2010
Melissa D’Souza is a local artist who wrote the song Rise Up Calgary.
Video: Sparks fly when Barb Higgins appears on BT's hot seat
October 14, 2010
Calgary mayoral candidate Barb Higgins took her place in BT's Breakfast With The Candidates hot seat during a pre-dawn interview with Citytv's Mike McCourt, and sparks flew after McCourt questioned the candidate's political acumen.
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