Scott Dippel

Politics Reporter

Scott Dippel has worked for CBC News in a number of roles in several provinces. He's been a legislative reporter, a news reader, an assignment editor and a national reporter. When not at Calgary's city hall, it's still all politics, all the time.

Latest from Scott Dippel

City to repair erosion damage at 4 sites on Glenmore Reservoir

The City of Calgary says damage has been noticed near the Calgary Canoe and Rowing clubs, near the Glenmore Sailing School, along a pathway near the community of Bayview and along the bottom of the slope below the Rockyview General Hospital.

Confluence Historic Park preparing events for Calgary's 150th anniversary

Marking Calgary's anniversary will look somewhat different than it has in the past.

Calgary examining property tax exemption for non-profits that provide affordable housing

The idea was included in the city's housing strategy, which was passed by city council in September 2023. It estimated the exemption would affect approximately 360 such properties in Calgary.

Calgary council gets pay raise for 4th straight year

It's another year, another pay raise for city council. Council members received a 3.07 per cent pay bump, effective Jan. 1.

Repair bill nearing $85M for Calgary Municipal Building

The City of Calgary is continuing to pour big money into the building known as Big Blue or new city hall.

Calgary's BMO Centre proves big budget projects don't always mean big overruns

With a $500-million budget, the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) managed to deliver the BMO Centre expansion this year on time and on budget.

Q & A: Mayor Jyoti Gondek reflects on a year in the hot seat

Calgary's mayor sat down recently for a year-end interview with CBC Calgary's municipal affairs reporter Scott Dippel.

Scotia Place arena details revealed as development permit approved

It's likely the last major hurdle that needed to be cleared to build the event centre, the new home of the Calgary Flames.

More disaster response work straining Calgary's emergency resources

CEMA chief Sue Henry told city council's emergency management committee Thursday that the emergency operations centre has already been open 76 days in 2024.

Calgary wants to borrow $1B for water projects to meet demands of growing population

City of Calgary administration outlined a number of major water projects as part of its proposed budget adjustments for 2025 on Tuesday. To make it happen, the city wants to borrow more than $1 billion.