Premier Smith blames Calgary Green Line fallout on missing 'political oversight'

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Premier Smith blames Calgary Green Line fallout on missing 'political oversight'
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CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a lack of 'political oversight' undermined Calgary's Green Line light rail transit project.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a lack of "political oversight" undermined Calgary's Green Line light rail transit project.

Earlier this week, Calgary city council voted to stop construction on the $6.2-billion Green Line after the province decided to not follow through with previously committed funding.City officials say stopping construction will cost the city at least $2.1 billion while delaying it pending a new design would have cost $30 million per month.

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