James Stevenson, Canadian Press: Sunday, November 19, 2006 Canada.com CALGARY (CP) — Calgary’s promotional slogan is “Heart of the New West.” And to distinguish it from the Old West, a few new rules are about to apply. There’ll be no fighting, spitting or peeing in public, unless you want the city to relieve you of hundreds of dollars in fines. And don’t even think about defecating, loitering, putting your feet up on public benches or carrying a visible knife around. These proscriptions aimed at “regulating public behaviour” are expected to become law in this sprawling Prairie city when council gives a new bylaw final reading Monday.It’s a matter of trying to curtail those who are disrespecting the community, says Bill Bruce, Calgary’s director of bylaw services.“We’re not after people who get caught short and have to sneak into the bushes and take care of business,” he clarified. “We’re after people who are out and out disrespectful in full view of the public doing this kind of stuff.”
In Saskatoon, the Public Spitting, Urination and Defecation Prohibition Bylaw has been in effect for two years.
In Saskatoon, the Public Spitting, Urination and Defecation Prohibition Bylaw has been in effect for two years.
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