Scott Dippel

Calgary

Municipal Affairs Reporter at CBBC-FM (Lethbridge, AB)

Writer at Council Matters Newsletter

Municipal affairs reporter for CBC Calgary. When not at City Hall it's still all politics, all the time. News tips? [email protected]

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Patrons of new downtown arena will help pay CSEC's obligations

4 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Patrons of new downtown arena will help pay CSEC's obligationsScott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 31, 2025 12:00 PM | Last Updated: Just nowCity allowing Flames' owners to use ticket tax revenue to cover some of its billsImage | Scotia Place renderingCaption: An artists rendering of Calgary's Scotia Place. (Scotia Place Applicant Supplementary Materials)People buying tickets for events at Calgary's new downtown arena will be the ones covering a significant portion of the project's cost.
Top third-party advertiser from Calgary's 2021 municipal election plans rerun for 2025

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewThe third party advertiser (TPA) that spent the most money in Calgary's 2021 municipal election is not planning any major strategic changes for this year's vote. New rules change little for Calgary's Future, which spent the most in last electionScott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoA stone statute of a lion outside the Calgary Municipal Building is seen in this file photo.
City wants private sector input on selling Calgary Transit merchandise

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

City wants private sector input on selling Calgary Transit merchandiseScott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 17, 2025 11:00 AM | Last Updated: Just nowIdea is to open up more non-fare revenue for transit servicesImage | Calgary TransitCaption: Calgary is looking for public sector advice on whether it should sell Calgary Transit merchandise. (Ose Irete/CBC)The City of Calgary is looking for some private sector savvy on whether it should open an online store to sell Calgary Transit brand swag.
Enmax declares record dividend for City of Calgary

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewThe city-owned utility presented its 2024 annual report to city council's audit committee on Thursday. In it, Enmax reported its comparable net earnings for last year were $316 million, which represented a year-over-year change of nine per cent.
Top city official says splitting up water utility didn't change feeder main response

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Top city official says splitting up water utility didn't change feeder main responseScott Dippel | CBC News | Posted: March 10, 2025 12:00 PM | Last Updated: Just nowDavid Duckworth cites efficiency in reorganization of city departmentsImage | Damaged water mainCaption: David Duckworth says the city's restructuring of its water utility had no impact on its response to the rupture of the Bearspaw south feeder main last summer.
Jeromy Farkas back for a second run at mayor's chair

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewJeromy Farkas ran for the city's top job in the 2021 municipal election but finished second to another councillor, Jyoti Gondek, who is now mayor. Former city councillor said he's grown since he served on councilScott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 minutes agoFormer city councillor Jeromy Farkas says he will run for mayor once again. (Scott Dippel/CBC)A former city councillor will try again to become mayor of Calgary.
Rare chance to lease unique space in Calgary's Municipal Building

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewRhonda Dupuis, the manager of land and asset management for the city, said ideally a business owner who can offer something different to the area will be interested in the Triangle Space. City wants to see a business drop roots in its Triangle SpaceScott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 24, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes agoThe Triangle Space has sat mostly empty for the past decade. The city is looking for someone to lease it.
After years of delays, Calgary fire chief wants new fire station in Inglewood

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewThe plan is to build new stations in Inglewood and Bridgeland to replace the aging No. 1 fire station downtown, which is nearing the end of its life cycle. Plans for an integrated facility haven't materializedScott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Feb 03, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 minutes agoThe future site of Inglewood Fire Station No. 3.
City to repair erosion damage at 4 sites on Glenmore Reservoir

Jan 24, 2025 | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

Calgary·NewThe City of Calgary says damage has been noticed near the Calgary Canoe and Rowing clubs, near the Glenmore Sailing School, along a pathway near the community of Bayview and along the bottom of the slope below the Rockyview General Hospital.
Confluence Historic Park preparing events for Calgary's 150th anniversary

Jan 21, 2025 | cbc.ca | Scott Dippel

CalgaryMarking Calgary's anniversary will look somewhat different than it has in the past. 2025 will see anniversary marked differently than in past commemorationsScott Dippel · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2025 7:51 AM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour agoCommemorative books were printed to mark Calgary's 100th anniversary. But the City of Calgary said it has no budget or plans to celebrate 150 years in 2025.