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Sharp disputed the city&#39s claim that the 7.8 per cent tax increase will amount to an additional $16 a month for the average homeowner, calling that oft-cited dollar figure a "false narrative."

Don Braid: Calgary councils crazy tax hikes face fierce but unrecognized opposition from six councillors.

Off-site levies are fees that municipalities charge developers to service a new development and connect it to the city’s infrastructure.

Off-site levies are fees that municipalities charge developers to service a new development and connect it to the city’s infrastructure.

Calgarians going through a fast food drive-through lane Tuesday may have been caught off guard when they were asked if they’d like to purchase a bag for 15 cents.

During the debate, several Calgary city councillors said they intended to donate their 2.41 per cent pay increase to local charities.

Gondek-led Calgary city council decides not to even debate a 2.41% pay raise, councillors either like the money or surrender without a fight

The city's infrastructure and planning committee voted 8-3 in favour of selling the land to the RioCan REIT, which plans to eventually redevelop the site.

According to the City of Calgary, only six of the the 2,698 responses received from the public were in support of selling the city-owned land adjacent to Glenmore Landing.

Despite extensive backlash, Calgarys mayor says she does not regret her decision to skip Thursdays annual menorah lighting at city hall.