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After investigating temporary chalk markings left on city sidewalks by the CBC as a publicity stunt, the city’s bylaw services department has decided the broadcaster will not be fined.

CBC Calgary apologized after leaving what a city official called graffiti that prompted an investigation and talk of a $5,000 fine.

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The news agency said this week it was responsible for markings that showed up on 17th Avenue S.W., near City Hall and by the Peace Bridge. In each case, the message #WhyWhyC had been scrawled in chalk.

The message, a play on Calgary’s airport code, was designed to promote CBC Calgary’s revamped 6 p.m. televised newscast, and it almost landed the broadcaster in trouble with city hall.

Abdul Rafih, with bylaw services, told the Herald on Tuesday that an investigation into the “graffiti” was ongoing, and that those who were responsible could face a $5,000 fine.

Rafih said the “tags” had been removed by the individual who painted them. Despite receiving co-operation from those responsible, bylaw officials had not ruled out fines, tickets or warnings.