'I want to do something that matters. I'm 47 now and have complained a lot but have never put my hat in the ring'

Calgary mayoral candidate Grant Prior said he was excited to participate in his first all-candidates debate this month.

However, he said he was ultimately not allowed to take part in the event, despite reaching out to the host organization well in advance to let them know he was running for mayor.

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The organization’s justification for barring his participation, according to Prior, was that he had not been included in a recent public opinion poll and was not considered a legitimate candidate, even though he had already submitted his formal intent to run.

“How can I really get my voice heard, or get working-class people’s voices heard, if I can’t get on the

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