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Editor / founder @LiveWireCalgary Activism ≠ Journalism Email: [email protected] Dad to 4 gr8 boys, husband to Superwife.

 Calgary, Alberta
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Coun. Landon Johnston wants a provincial review of Calgary's in-camera activities since 2017. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/dj0k2Ix

Municipal inspection sought into Calgary's closed-session activities

Calgary city councillor Landon Johnston has sent a letter to the province asking for a municipal inspection into the current council’s use of in-camera sessions. It’s the latest salvo in the fallout...

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More today in the ongoing spat between Mayor Farkas and Coun. Johnston. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/IATZoph

Mayor Farkas calls a special meeting to deal with Calgary budget leak

A special meeting has been called by Calgary’s mayor in light of the recent disclosure of closed-door budget information to local media. Mayor Jeromy Farkas posted the meeting notice to Facebook with...

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The Calgary Downtown Association has a new but familiar face set to lead it into the future. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/6u1eqnF
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Columnist Courtney Walcott said that given we can feed anyone who wants a meal for 10 days during the Calgary Stampede, surely it's possible to improve many Calgarians' food security for the other 355 days of the year. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/oVI8Q8D

Walcott: The Calgary Stampede - A glimpse at ending food insecurity

Every year, the Calgary Stampede does something that, for most of the year, society pretends is impossible. Through volunteerism, charity, and corporate sponsorship, Calgary feeds all who want a meal...

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It’s been going this hard for 10 mins in #okotoks. Just easing off now. #storm
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A new concert cut-off time on weeknights, along with a reduction to allowable decibel and bass limits have chapped the operator of a popular Stampede-time music festival. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/tCPF7cN
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My high schooler has a spring football fundraiser, with a team goal of $10,000 raised. Figured I’d see if we could give him a boost here on X. Thanks in advance for any support! #yyc #calgary vraise.org/Hbu5AE

Click here to support Nolan Krause and the Foothills Falcons Football Spring 2026 Fundraiser

Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal, please consider...

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This one might be only for the most serious city hall watchers, but something the general public might want to know. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/Ka3WJWj
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Mayor Farkas said that the current elevated option could literally crash into a proposed Calgary-to-Banff rail line. #yyc #yyccc #calgary buff.ly/wxaJL0g
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I’ve got two pairs of tickets to tonight’s Calgary Surge basketball home opener versus Scarborough. Tip off at 7:30 pm. First come, first served. Take a pair, or all four! DM me or email me at [email protected]. #yyc
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The survey also shows that two-thirds of Alberta respondents believe that the separation discussion is hurtful to the provincial economy. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/MeoWpqt
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SCOOP: Imperial Oil is shopping the old refinery lands for a potential residential development. The kicker... residents say it'll rejuvenate the neighbourhood as long as there's proper remediation. buff.ly/7PdmeaS
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Calgary police homicide detectives are investigating after two kids were found dead in a car in a northwest neighbourhood. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/VtMcaOJ
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Next up on Calgary city council's critical to-do list - restocking the council fridges with bottled water. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/NbKn81F
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Calgary's mayor said Alberta separatism questions come up in discussions with potential economic interests, and he said it's damaging the city's business prospects. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/rp3LJvN
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While the Ship and Anchor Pub rallies supporters to help save it from a proposed redevelopment, there are solutions available, according to a local acoustics expert. Plus, a city councillor wants to help these projects co-exist. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/bpUvU3C
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UPDATE: Gondek, Chu, Chabot all cooperating with RCMP investigation. Cell phones seized. #yyc #calgary #yyccc buff.ly/ErU4TQu
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FWIW - at the start of the admin presentation opening citywide rezoning public hearing, most councillor’s don’t appear to be listening, with many on their phones, computers, or having side convos. Hope it changes and they remain attentive. They’re here for a while. #yyc #yyccc
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Will he or won't he? #yyc #ableg buff.ly/cZ3CsfV
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The province expects $370 million and 43,000 jobs attributed to hosting the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. #yyc #calgary buff.ly/OPjLk9D
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