Federal government helping improve Calgary’s urban canopy

Federal government helping improve Calgary’s urban canopy

November 7, 2024 6:37 pm MST.

Calgary’s urban canopy is about to look a lot more lush. Thanks to a $61 million agreement between the federal government and the city, 930,000 trees will be planted. Jayden Wasney reports.

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