Canmore

“The Town does not have direct influence or responsibility in management of wildlife corridors, so there’s been a hesitancy to take responsibility of land that we do not have the authority to manage. The other is the cost since there would be some work in addressing the unsanctioned trails, signage and education.”

“I want to be clear on this … this is simply a framework and plan for the really, really significant large impact emergencies that affect both communities."

“It’s not just about that hourly wage. It’s really understanding what else you can do to make your community resilient and liveable,”

On Nov. 22, work began to remove the dilapidated wooden helipad, constructed to support a teahouse that was to be accessed by helicopter flight. The land was leased in the mid-1980s but by 2002, the project had folded and the province cancelled the lease.

Four world cups and four medals for Canmore speed skater Connor Howe.

The municipal increase in 2023 will see a home valued at $800,000 under 2021 property assessments come in at an extra $226 for the year or $18.83 a month. The median annual municipal tax bill is $2,035.

“One of the things I am most excited about is over 30 people are coming back home who had to leave the valley and go to Calgary and Cochrane and elsewhere to get the level of care that wasn’t here before."

“If we can create a container in our programs that allows people to follow their curiosity, they are more likely to understand what gift they have to bring to the world.”

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“It’s been 10 years and we’ve had explosive commercial growth and that sector continues to share that same piece of the pie. I don’t know what the findings of the task force would be, but I’m going to expect since our economic situation is much different than it was (in 2013) and our competitors and comparators are shifting as well that it would be an important exercise to go through.”