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Be careful what you wish for with a property tax "mill rate" freeze. We look at the want for more services compared with the desire for frozen or cut property taxes. #yyc #calgary #yycvote

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October 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Need a Friday morning Calgary municipal election fix? How about hearing from the candidates in Ward 6? #yyc #calgary #yycvote

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October 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The City of Calgary says there's a nearly half-billion-dollar gap in funding due to provincial or federal offloading of responsibilities. Here's how mayoral candidates would address it. #yyc #calgary #yycvote

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October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The survey responses in the Ward 13 election duel provide a clear distinction between candidates. Check out what they had to say. #yyc #calgary #yycvote

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October 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
FLASH TICKET GIVEAWAY (June 15)! Wanna take dad to the Calgary Surge game today? Dads - wanna spend time with the kids? We've got 4 tickets for today's game against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. #yyc

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June 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With our former colleague Paula Tran moving to Ottawa to continue her journalism career, there's an opening with LWC as the LJI grant for an education reporter has been tentatively extended to July 31, 2025 (maybe beyond that!)

See the job posting attached - we'd love to hear from you.
March 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
ICYMI: The Calgary Plan comes back sometime in 2026, a tall task for what's likely to be a very green Calgary city council. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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February 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year, everyone! All the best for an exciting 2025! We're looking forward to continuing to provide you a trusted source of high-quality, hyperlocal news this year. Join us on the journey!
January 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas from LiveWire Calgary! 🎅
December 25, 2024 at 2:31 PM
UPDATED: Gondek said it was important for her to inform Calgarians of her intentions in the 2025 municipal election sooner rather than later. #yyc #yyccc #calgary

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November 29, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Great news! LWC has been awarded Local Journalism Initiative funding for an education reporter. Eight-month contract ending March 31, 2025.
That means we have a job opening - and a quick turnaround. See attached for deets! #yyc #yeg
July 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM