Proposal to increase number of city councillors in Calgary stalls out, but will see further consideration
Tuesday night, councillors debated a proposal that could have seen their numbers grow by as many as six before the end of the decade.

Tuesday night, councillors debated a proposal that could have seen their numbers grow by as many as six before the end of the decade.
As the definition of a typical Canadian summer evolves, experts say 'hot' and 'dry' could be the buzzwords of the season.
Calgary's Ukrainian community held an emergency rally on Tuesday night in response to the destruction of a dam in southern Ukraine.
The City of Calgary is keeping a close eye on water levels for several reasons this spring, including hot, dry weather and below-average mountain snowpack levels.
Eau Claire Distillery came up with a blended rye whisky a year ago and it's receiving global attention after winning a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.
The Calgary Surge has only just started playing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League but already, the team has made a mark in the community.
A restaurant in Calgary's Hillhurst neighbourhood is out thousands of dollars after it was broken into over the weekend.
Tourism Lethbridge is preparing for a busy summer, and says this year there's an added focus on growing the city's agriculture and food tourism.
Crown prosecutors say charges against an Alberta woman accused of mailing two puppies and a kitten have been dropped.
Lethbridge residents may see something different in the skies over the next week.
Today is World Environment Day and in Lethbridge, that's just the start of Environment Week. While some are kicking off Environment Week exploring the coulees or going for a walk in the sun, city officials are asking for your input.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country.
A Sherpa carried a distressed climber roughly 600 meters from the 'death zone' of Mount Everest during a daring high-altitude rescue.
One of the architects of the law that governs Canada's prison system says it's understandable people want revenge on killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, but that's not what the prison system is designed for.
Prince Harry was back in the witness box at the High Court in London on Wednesday for a second day of grilling over his allegations that British tabloids targeted him with phone-hacking and other unlawful behaviour.
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as speculation about another rate hike heats up.
Canada's special rapporteur on foreign interference David Johnston calls the allegations swirling around his objectivity 'quite simply false,' and said Tuesday he plans to push ahead with his work, launching public hearings next month
During a record-setting wildfire season, experts say prevention of more disasters is important, citing a Canada-wide fire service could help mitigate blazes.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Wednesday to undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.
Tim Hortons is launching a credit card that can be used through its mobile app, the latest move into an increasingly competitive rewards space.
Special Rapporteur David Johnston will launch foreign interference hearings in July, travellers from 13 more countries are now eligible to visit Canada without a visa, and rent across Canada climbs.
Two lucky lottery ticket holders in British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.