Bill Kaufmann

2 days ago | calgaryherald.com | Bill Kaufmann

Advertisement 1Group says it is a punitive measure and a tax grabArticle contentWhile some part-time residents are crying foul, Canmore’s mayor insists a vacancy tax is needed to stave off an “existential threat” of unaffordability in his mountain town.

2 days ago | calgaryherald.com | Bill Kaufmann

Advertisement 1Article contentIt took quadruple overtime to arrive, but a batch of kids’ hockey gear sent by NHL players has showed up at a Calgary-based charity in a heavily-bombed Ukrainian city. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentThe package of sticks, gloves and jerseys was picked up Tuesday by a grateful Paul Hughes, who operates Helping Ukraine-Grassroots Support (HUGS) in Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city that lies 30 km from Russian troops’ positions.

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Bill Kaufmann

Advertisement 1'I started out as a summer student in the victim assistance unit shortly after I graduated in 1986, that's how long I've been in this police service'Article contentWhen Katie McLellan faced reporters for the first time as the city’s new police chief there was no hiding her delight or her extensive policing background. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Bill Kaufmann

Advertisement 1Article contentFinding enough rooms at the inn is proving no mean feat for Japanese government officials set to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis next month. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentThe Asian country’s foreign affairs staff are almost certainly not alone in scrambling to find suitable lodging in a Calgary region that’ll also be hosting about 20,000 Rotary International Convention delegates immediately after the June 15-17 G7 gathering.

1 week ago | calgarysun.com | Bill Kaufmann

•   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentFinding enough rooms at the inn is proving no mean feat for Japanese government officials set to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis next month. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an Account Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.