Banff

“We haven’t discussed tactics yet. Right now we’re coming up with an overall area plan for Lake Minnewanka. It will come up with some broad strategies on where we want to be.”

“I think there is some intent in other areas of the province but as far as McLean Creek is concerned, there won’t be any improvement from what I’ve seen from this announcement,”

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“The key to success in our communities as businesses is having employee housing and having the ability to put even in a temporary way, to house people. It’s really tough out there and it’s harder than I’ve ever seen it to get a place to live, so the fact there’s a rental unit in Banff and purchasing one in Canmore really speaks to the ability, quality of life and long-term viability to provide the transit we want to offer.”

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“This report highlights that there is a hole in our understanding of how people use recreation trails and where they’re located.”

Between 20-40 cm of snow in the Bow Valley is expected by Tuesday night.

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