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Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondeks former chief of staff received a six-figure payout after his employment was suddenly terminated less than 100 days after he was hired, CTV News has learned.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondeks former chief of staff received a six-figure payout after his employment was suddenly terminated less than 100 days after he was hired, CTV News has learned.

The former vice-president of the Calgary Police Association issued a blistering attack on the citys municipal politicians last week, saying city council is more focused on leaf blowers and birds rather than tackling the ongoing public safety crisis that has seen upwards of 50 shootings this year alone.

Calgary will need to decide what to do with a surplus of $147 million from last year, city councillors heard during a special meeting of council held Monday.

City bureaucrats said while presenting the financials to council the surplus money was the product of "prudent management" of city coffers.

The City of Calgary potted $47 million more from its cut of power bills in 2021 than in the previous year as energy rates surged.

The former vice president of the Calgary Police Association says city council is more focused on leaf blowers and birds rather than tackling the ongoing public safety crisis.

Shouldice Aquatic Centre has been closed to the public, and will remain closed for at least two weeks, due to concerns regarding the facilitys roof.

Calgary police say they have charged 22 people with 115 criminal charges after conducting an undercover operation targeting drug traffickers operating at CTrain stations in the city.

The last agreement the city had with the Calgary Flames to share the costs of a new $600-million arena fell apart in December due to rising costs.