Canmore

“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,”

“It’s a big problem. Putting something like a heliport would be a massive change for wildlife moving through there. … We have a mandate to be stewards to that area,”

“He’s a very large, sort of intimidating display. People come in and see him and are in awe of how huge this animal is. It’s definitely turning a lot of heads … we think it just fights right in with everything in the interpretive centre.”

“It was really exciting and I felt it was a bountiful moment for me. I feel it is a special opportunity to do this so soon after graduating. I am very excited and very grateful.”

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

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Police are asking for residences and businesses in the Coyote Way area to review security cameras for any video or images on Saturday morning (Feb. 18) that may assist.