Calgary Asks Province for $1.2B | Calgary News

Calgary’s city council is hitting the province with a bold $1.2 billion request in the upcoming budget, split across transit upgrades, infrastructure fixes, and recreational facilities — all aimed at closing an $18 billion infrastructure gap. With nearly $50 billion in capital needs over the next decade, the city’s asking for $448 million for transit, $418 million for infrastructure, and $320 million for GamePLAN. Council members debate focus vs. breadth, but with Alberta projected to have a $2 billion surplus, now’s the time to push. They’re also seeking $25 million to expand low-income transit passes, $24 million for emergency services, and provincial co-funding for a new inland rail port. This follows a similar $845 million federal ask in June — and with the provincial budget due late February, watch how much Calgary gets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac11a2947b95789e