Build first, budget later: Water infrastructure funding approved at Calgary City Hall

Build first, budget later: Water infrastructure funding approved at Calgary City Hall

March 17, 2026 5:28 pm MST.

Some Calgary city councillors are taking pause when it comes to how the city’s finances are handled. Jillian Code on what prompted a councillor to say more transparency is needed.

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