REAL District deal: Savings, stakes and big questions

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The City of Regina is considering selling parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties, which could save taxpayers millions of dollars. But it might also change how and what major events come to the Queen City. To break it all down for us, we're joined by Geoff Smith, 980 CJME reporter, who has been covering the story closely.

What do councillors think of the potential sale of parts of REAL District to Brandt? Clark Bezo, Regina city councillor, joins the show to share his thoughts ahead of the city’s Executive Committee on April 29 and city council on May 6.
27 Apr 1PM English Canada News Commentary
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