‘It’s just intimidating': Why many Calgary residents no longer feel safe - April 7, 2026

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Pollster Janet Brown says Calgarians have always wanted a safe city. But, she says, residents have traditionally wanted city hall to focus on infrastructure, along with economic issues like taxation and responsible spending. Now, they’ve put public safety at the top of the priority list.

“It’s no longer a secondary concern. It’s a top concern,” Brown said.