Notice of Motion

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A podcast about Calgary City Council

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Will Calgary Build a New YMCA in West District? (feat. Tanya Connelly-Scott)
Will Calgary Build a New YMCA in West District? (feat. Tanya Connelly-Scott) episode artwork
Yesterday at 9:20 PM

Tanya Connelly-Scott from YMCA joins Alex Williams and Denys Robinson to discuss the next municipal budget - and the YMCA's ask of 30 million dollars to build a new facility in West District.


Calgary's Next Budget
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Last Thursday at 11:50 PM

Kate Easton from Strong Towns Calgary joins Alex Williams to discuss the upcoming municipal budget.

https://strongtownscalgary.substack.com/


Alberta Voted for.... What Exactly?
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10/22/2026

Alex Williams is joined by Leela Aheer, Denys Robinson, and Annie Wong to discuss the results of the Alberta Referendum.


Danielle Smith Meddles in Municipal Landuse Bylaws
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10/08/2026

Alex Williams is joined by Inam Teja and Jacob Dawang to discuss the downzoning of the entire province.


Calgary Transit's GPS Data Sharing Was Down
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09/28/2026

Alex Williams and Willem Klumpenhouwer chat about it!


Councillor Johnston's Big Leak (3 Weeks Late)
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09/27/2026

Alex and Denys talk about the leak.


Housing Updates, Public Hearings, & Affordability
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09/23/2026

Alex Williams, Alanna de Boer, and Helga Vanthournout get together to discuss speaking at council, housing, and more!


Going Downtown! We Half an Alignment!
Going Downtown! We Half an Alignment! episode artwork
09/10/2026

Alex Williams is joined by Greg Miller (a Ward 4 resident), Willem Klumpenhouwer (a transit expert), and Jeff Binks (from LRT on the Green) to discuss the updated Green Line alignment for Downtown Calgary.


Separatism & Calgary's Economy (it'd be bad - not to mention the negative impacts of the other 9 questions)
Separatism & Calgary's Economy (it'd be bad - not to mention the negative impacts of the other 9 questions) episode artwork
09/04/2026

Alex Williams, Denys Robinson, Dan Kohse (from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce), and Asha Nenshi Nathoo discuss the upcoming referendum in Alberta.

Mail-in Ballot: https://www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-special-ballot/


Backyard Suites & Other Housing Updates
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08/06/2026

Alex and Denys chat about housing. Want to join us on the show, text Alex at (587) 226-7828 or email him at [email protected]


Speak 3 Times (at the Same Council Meeting?!)
Speak 3 Times (at the Same Council Meeting?!) episode artwork
07/13/2026

Alex and Denys yap about Stampede, RCG (ugh), affordable housing, and secondary suites.

Sign up to speak: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html


The Green Line (Yep, Again...) & Housing (Also... again...)
The Green Line (Yep, Again...) & Housing (Also... again...) episode artwork
06/18/2026

Alex Williams and Denys Robinson discuss Council's interests in MORE Green Line alignment studies... And, housing. We're always talking about housing.


Chaotic Council Meeting! Water Bottles, LAPs, & Hiring a New CAO!
Chaotic Council Meeting! Water Bottles, LAPs, & Hiring a New CAO! episode artwork
06/01/2026

Denys and Alex yap!


Upzoning Via LAP?
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05/18/2026

If ya wanna email me: [email protected]


Water Restrictions Incoming (& More If We Don't Get This Sorted!)
Water Restrictions Incoming (& More If We Don't Get This Sorted!) episode artwork
05/03/2026

Denys Robinson joins Alex Williams to yap about water (again).


RCG is Dead. Calgary is Downzoned. And You're Left Holding the Bag
RCG is Dead. Calgary is Downzoned. And You're Left Holding the Bag episode artwork
04/13/2026

Alex is joined by Denys Robinson and Dominick Rotante to discuss what just happened at Calgary City Council.


Kathryn Davies' Origin Story: The Guidebook for Great Communities...
Kathryn Davies' Origin Story: The Guidebook for Great Communities... episode artwork
04/01/2026

Who would've known townhomes were so controversial.


DAYS 4, 5, & 6! Will this hearing ever end?!
DAYS 4, 5, & 6! Will this hearing ever end?! episode artwork
04/01/2026

Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html

XYC Design & BOLD Workshop Present: https://youtu.be/ykpI0KJ-PXM?t=28594


DAY 3 of the Public Hearing to Repeal RCG
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03/26/2026

Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html


DAY 2! Repeal of RCG, Public Hearing, Episode 2
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03/26/2026

Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html


Repeal of RCG, Public Hearing, Episode 1
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03/24/2026

Sign up to speak here: https://forms.calgary.ca/content/forms/af/public/public/public-submission-to-city-clerks.html


Should Calgary Have a Water Utility Separate from the City?
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01/16/2026

Alex Williams and Denys Robinson discuss the watermain break.


Repealing RCG - Or, Talking About Council Talking About Talking About It...
Repealing RCG - Or, Talking About Council Talking About Talking About It... episode artwork
12/17/2025

Today, Alex, Christian, and Bis discuss the Calgary City Council's 2025-12-15 meeting.