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Calgary is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the western Canadian province of Alberta, famous for its skyscrapers, rodeos and proximity to the Rocky Mountains.

Current Mayor Jyoti Gondek

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City reveals it has $818 million in working capital to help pay for new downtown arena (www.cbc.ca)

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Greater transparency cited as reason for pulling back curtain on previously unreported cash

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[–] swordgeek@lemmy.ca 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Farkas went on a spirit quest of sorts (hiked the Pacific Crest Trail to raise money for Big Brothers and Sisters), and came back a much more understanding and thoughtful guy.

He's still a conservative, but he's closer to a Clark con, rather than a Harper con now. Seems mostly like a changed man, but I'm still suspicious of the Harper-brain taking over if he gets into power again.

[–] TheAgeOfSuperboredom@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I read something about that but haven't really taken the time yet to see where he is politically. It sounds like he's still farther right than I'd go, but from what I read he was able to admit some things he was wrong about, and that's something I can seriously respect!

[–] undercrust@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago

Any politician who publically admits they were wrong and they're trying to re-educate themselves on divisive topics is worth another look.

Say what you want about Farkas (I haven't ever really been a fan) but he does seem to love this city.