Banff

“I don’t understand how maintain a manhole chamber became part of the community association’s responsibilities. I don’t think it would have ever been a condition presented by administration. I am glad we are striking it.”

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“We like to have a range of work to show people that we are inclusive, we are trying to spread the word that if you are creative in any media, you can show at the gallery. We have a really good cross section right now of different pieces.”

“Most calls are for visitors recreating in the wilderness and injuring themselves. Access into the areas is primarily on secondary gravel roads and trails which results in increased apparatus costs, increased repair costs, firefighters being exposed to dangerous response conditions.”

“By no means is accepting this a diminishing of our commitment to the environment, nor is it not appreciating what has gone before. What it is, is recognizing that we have an efficiency here that we don’t need to apply tax dollars for running a committee that has become redundant over time.”

“We’re kind of following the same philosophy as the past two years after taking the bad, and now we’re back in the good.”

“My intent is to get enough notice for people to respond on how they wish we proceed. I am fielding a lot of sentiments and concerns on both sides of this coin.”

“Not surprisingly, those who smoke tend to want more public options to do so, and those who don’t smoke would like to see less options available.”

“She has been front and centre and dedicated her whole life to being a monarch."

“We can hope that it is less, and the winds won’t change, and it's not as hot, but we have had a number of years where it is increasingly hot. We are seeing changes in winds, so I would like to say maybe it won’t happen next year, but I wouldn’t bet on it.”