22 h. ago Calgary’s budget applauded but ‘sustainability’ of spending questioned

To partly reduce the property tax increase, Calgary city council tapped into $50 million of investment income to help pay for city operations.

Other

32 h. ago Calgary city council 2026 budget passes, approves 1.64% property tax increase

Calgary city council voted in favour of a 1.64 per cent property tax increase, which is anticipated to cost the typical homeowner an additional $4.50 monthly.

Economics

47 h. ago Council finally approves 2026 budget, outlining 1.64 per cent tax hike

Mayor Jeromy Farkas said for the average homeowner, the tax increase will be $103 less than the budget originally proposed, down from a $13.11 monthly increase to $4.50

Economics

69 h. ago Calgary city council boosts funding for transit and recreation, cuts climate spending

According to Calgary's mayor, the property tax increase as it currently stands would cost the typical residential homeowner an additional $3.90 per month.

Society

3 d. ago Calgary city council makes cuts to proposed property tax increase

The budget proposed an overall property tax increase of 3.6 per cent, but Calgary city council has whittled that down to 1.18 per cent so far.

Economics

4 d. ago 'It's a balancing act': Council approves proposal to allocate projected investment income to help reduce tax hike

The city is projecting $253 million in investment income next year and council voted to put $50 million towards public safety initiatives

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Not enough butter’: Calgary Transit sees funding boost but more required to expand service

A $59 million boost is earmarked for Calgary Transit in the proposed budget to cover increased frequency on key routes, the low-income transit pass, and maintenance and upgrades.

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1 week ago Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status

Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.

Economics

1 week ago Calgary’s new city council kickstarts 2026 budget talks with public hearing

Calgary city council is making adjustments to the final year of a four-year budget approved by the previous city council, which includes a 3.6 per cent overall property tax hike.

Culture

2 w. ago Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved.

Other

2 w. ago Proposal to repeal blanket rezoning passes first hurdle at Calgary city hall

Motion will be debated and voted on at Dec. 15 Calgary city council meeting

Other

3 w. ago Nelson: Calgary council must not forget it wasn't elected by city hall

These newcomers, many owing such success to the disdain in which their forerunners were held, should understand they’re already being played for patsies

Other

3 w. ago 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

Economics