Council hosts meeting to discuss potential fallout from provincial budget

CALGARY – City council is holding a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss the potential repercussions of last week’s provincial budget on a municipal level. "This is just an opportunity for council and citizens to have a full briefing on the impacts of the budget on the city," explained Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Last week, Premier Jason Kenney addressed Albertans before his government’s first budget saying the UCP is making tough decisions to ensure a bright future for the pro