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Mayor Naheed Nenshi is officially off the ballot for the 2021 municipal election and that means big changes for this year’s campaign season.
It’s not quite six months until Calgarians head to the polls with no incumbent mayor for the first time in a decade. Including the mayor’s chair, there are open races for at least seven spots on council.
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That’s nearing the threshold for change across the eight votes that add up to a council majority, determining whether motions or administration recommendations pass or fail.
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Veiner Centre offers membership refunds; new operator will keep name the same
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Should authorities crack down on churches that break public health orders for capacity, social distancing and masks?
Yes
Veiner Centre offers to refund memberships, as new operator promises to keep former mayor s name attached. NEWS FILE PHOTO
The latest monthly edition of the Veiner Centre news is offering to reimburse Veiner Centre memberships for those who request this. Anyone wanting a refund should call the Veiner Centre, 403-529-8307.
A contract to operate the Veiner Centre and Strathcona Centres was recently awarded by the city to Calgary-bases Kerby Centre, which had the only bid in a request for proposals.
Veiner Centre operator could take over by spring
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Should authorities crack down on churches that break public health orders for capacity, social distancing and masks?
Yes
The City of Medicine Hat will contract out operations at the Veiner Centre as early as this spring after council approved a proposal submitted by the Calgary-based Kerby Mission to operate the building and handle seniors programming.
The move was approved by an 8-1 margin as council members argued it was the best route to boost attendance while saving the city money.
Coun. Julie Friesen said those were the two goals of a management model review launched two years ago, and argued that a majority of council members made it clear the city must tighten its budget.