Your taxes could be changing again, Calgary.
Alright, folks, it's Cassidy Redcloud here, and we've got some movement from City Hall that's gonna affect more than just the folks living out by Canada Olympic Park. Council has been busy, and one thing that caught my eye from the Regular Meeting of Council on July 28, 2026, was the approval of Bylaw 27M2026. This one, attached to Report CD2026-0451, is all about amending… you guessed it… the property tax bylaw.
For real though, this is a big one. While we don't have the specifics of *what* exactly is changing from the data right here, any tweak to the property tax bylaw can have a ripple effect across the city. Remember how those assessments can swing like a chinook wind? Well, Ward 2 properties around Canada Olympic Park, with an average assessed value of $84,140,000 across two properties, are always under the microscope. But it's not just the big fish; these changes eventually filter down to everyone's bills.
We also saw Council approve the Family and Community Support Services funding allocations from Report CD2026-0443, which is a good sign for local programs. But keeping an eye on those property tax amendments is crucial. This is Calgary — we've seen the boom, we've seen the bust, and we showed up anyway.
Cassidy Redcloud, MiTL Sports Desk, Calgary.
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