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Dave Bronconnier
robin kuniski / for metro calgary
March 11, 2009
He’s far from an angry celebrity chef. Rather than screaming at 20 of SAIT’s cooking school students, Food Network chef David Adjey greeted them with words of encouragement yesterday.
Mayor losing voter appeal: Poll
July 03, 2009
Exclusive Metro Calgary/ Ivrnet poll results show a majority of Calgarians committed to voting as of today would rather see Mayor Dave Bronconnier, who enjoyed a landslide victory in 2007, leave politics altogether rather than run again in 2010.
Calgary place to be: Mayor
March 04, 2009
Calgary is the place to be during the economic hard times. That’s the message Mayor Dave Bronconnier wants Calgarians to know as he delivered his annual State of the City address yesterday to the Downtown Rotary Club.
City to invest $8B in five-year plan
March 03, 2009
The city is prepared to weather economic difficulties in the near future and is moving forward with a strategy including a massive five-year infrastructure program and investment in core city services.
Ring road slowly nearing a deal
March 03, 2009
Step by step, the bureaucrats are making their way down the path that will lead them to completion of Calgary’s ring road.
Council to wait on soccer turf decision
February 24, 2009
A federal commitment to $500 million over the next two years for recreation should translate into $15 million for Calgary, but Mayor Dave Bronconnier says that we shouldn’t get our hopes up.
City explores regional water plan
February 04, 2009
The City of Calgary confirmed they are exploring options surrounding the provision of regional utility services yesterday, including water delivery.
Bronconnier pleased with federal budget
January 28, 2009
Mayor Dave Bronconnier had a smile on his face yesterday as he expressed an overall positive reaction to the Tory government’s federal budget.
Mayor's annual food drive raises just under $494,000
January 27, 2009
The mayor’s annual food drive raised just under $494,000 this year, 25
per cent more than last year, Mayor Dave Bronconnier revealed Tuesday.
What Alberta wants
January 27, 2009
The province’s two largest cities have rolled out their wish lists for today’s federal buget announcement and both mayors share a similar theme.
Parking debate doesn't even make agenda
January 26, 2009
A planned debate on the pull back of Calgary downtown parking rates hit a brick wall Monday morning at council, as the issue didn’t even make it on to the agenda.
Council debates cut to pay hike
January 26, 2009
A Calgary alderman is hopeful his fellow council members will vote to reconsider council pay increases, especially in light of the province doing the same.
Cecil cop calls drop
January 22, 2009
The Calgary Police Service confirmed yesterday a 91 per cent decrease in calls to the Cecil Hotel property since it was closed by the city in December because of public safety issues.
Mayor lays out city’s wish list
January 16, 2009
Increased LRT capacity, affordable housing for Calgarians, and even an upgrade to the Devonian Gardens were on the Mayor’s agenda yesterday.
City council missing mark on Calgary’s needs
January 09, 2009
From spending $4 million more than the asking price of hard-earned taxpayers’ money to build a parking lot in place of the Cecil Hotel, to $25 million for a pedestrian bridge, Mayor Dave Bronconnier has made some of the worst choices witnessed in decades.
Jury’s out on another run for mayor in ’10
December 19, 2008
Mayor Dave Bronconnier may seek another three-year term when the next municipal election rolls around in 2010, but the jury is out amongst Calgarians whether he’s done enough to earn it.
Dutch airline KLM offering service to Calgary
December 09, 2008
Dutch carrier KLM announced it will offer five direct flights a week between Calgary and Amsterdam, where the acts as a hub for many other worldwide destinations.
Committee hears car tax 'scenario' to increase tax base
December 04, 2008
A car tax for Calgary drivers may only emerge if the province fails to vacate their portion of the property tax, the city’s intergovernmental affairs committee heard Thursday.
12,000 fans rally behind the Grey Cup champ Stamps
November 25, 2008
Mayor Dave Bronconnier was echoing the feelings of an estimated 12,000 Stampeders fans who showed up at Olympic Plaza for a rally honouring the team and its Grey Cup victory over the Montreal Alouttes.
Final tally: 18.1%
November 21, 2008
It took more than 50 hours and about 200 recorded votes, but Calgary’s property-tax rate was finalized last night.
City hall security cuts nixed
November 20, 2008
A proposed $300,000 cut to city hall security funding was shot down today over concerns it would leave the building vulnerable.
Waste funds kicked to curb
November 20, 2008
Calgarians may be left literally holding the bag if a city council decision isn’t reversed “soon.”
Day 2: Council pares back two per cent
November 19, 2008
Calgary’s property tax woes lessened by about two per cent yesterday as city council carved out EMS funding and nearly $2 million in other expenses, while deliberating protective service budgets.
Public weighs in on proposed city budget
November 18, 2008
Ald. Ric McIver likened city council’s budget to walking the grocery store aisles and filling the proverbial cart with all sorts of goodies.
Budget battle looms at city hall
November 17, 2008
It may have all the hallmarks of a scorched earth policy, as city aldermen are promising to leave nothing untouched in the hunt for lower property tax rates.
Bronco bucking tax hike revolt
November 14, 2008
Mayor Dave Bronconnier and finance chair Gord Lowe hoped to fend off a full-fledged property tax revolt Thursday, announcing a plan to lower the proposed 23.3 per cent hike by 3.8 per cent.
City loses $500K on national gallery bid
November 10, 2008
The National Portrait Gallery won’t be leaving Ottawa — a fact Mayor Dave Bronconnier said was puzzling and disappointing.
23.3 per cent tax hike tendered
November 07, 2008
Historic growth that resulted in previously unmet needs has resulted in a proposed 23.3 per cent property tax increase for Calgarians over the next three years.
Fees taxes = big hit for Calgarians’ pocketbooks
November 07, 2008
Greg Hammer almost fell off his ladder when he heard what property taxes combined with new city service fees will mean to his bottom line.
City Hall considering user fees to alleviate budget 'conundrum'
October 17, 2008
"Property tax," said Mayor Dave Bronconnier, "is by its nature regressive. But if you look at a user fee, it's tied to the user and tied to the service."
Glenmore construction is now history
October 10, 2008
Motorists got an early Christmas present yesterday when they set to the roads and found Glenmore Trail back to normal — no construction and an 80 km/h speed limit.
Mayor, fire chief preach fire safety
October 07, 2008
What better way to kick off Fire Prevention Week in Calgary than to unveil some of the city’s newest fire-fighting equipment and buildings?
$50M to get cops $50M annually to keep cops
October 03, 2008
What you don’t know might be surprising. Then again, maybe not. It’s a case of the latter for Shannon Wagner. She was well aware of the city’s $50-million plea...
Mayor wants tax formula changed
October 01, 2008
What’s next, an ‘ice cream tax?’ That’s what Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Scott Hennig is wondering after Calgary ...
Bystander may face blindness
September 18, 2008
A 24-year-old Brazilian-national and innocent bystander may be permanently blind after catching a stray-bullet just below his eye-socket.
Bid for cop cash denied
August 29, 2008
Mayor Dave Bronconnier’s plea for more cop cash to battle Calgary’s escalating gang violence fell on deaf provincial ears.
Gang crackdown proves real results
August 28, 2008
All but one of 14 suspected gang members pinched in a yearlong sting are back on Calgary streets.
Mending homes key to curbing crime: Prof
August 26, 2008
Calgarians are going to have to dig deeper than their pocketbooks to solve the city’s spiraling crime problem.
City, chief seek 201 more cops
August 25, 2008
Summer might be winding down, but the heat is just about to get cranked up.
$25 million for 201 cops in Calgary
August 24, 2008
City zoo dedicates gateway to province
July 31, 2008
The Calgary Zoo’s shiny new north gateway has been dedicated back to the province.
Growth drop could help affordable housing: Mayor
July 22, 2008
Fewer people moving to Calgary may help the city catch up with its affordable housing needs, says Mayor Dave Bronconnier.
Calgary’s population swells to 1,042,892
July 22, 2008
The massive boom might have faded, but Calgary continues to draw people in one small city at a time.
Calgary population 1.04M and growing
July 21, 2008
LRT move could ‘be done in phases’
July 10, 2008
Calgary will not be putting all its horses in one stable by immediately pursuing a southeast LRT line, despite massive transit funding announced by the province Tuesday.
Overseas recruiting to cost $180,000
June 24, 2008
Calgary’s labour woes are seeking a European solution. Mayor Dave Bronconnier will head to London, England, later this month in an effort to ...
Rink windfall
June 19, 2008
It just might be the tip of the iceberg. Mayor Dave Bronconnier yesterday signed off on a $9.5-million city commitment for the Trico...
City unveils self-sustaining water centre
June 05, 2008
It’s unmistakable and unprecedented as Calgary’s first eco-friendly and fully sustainable office building.
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