Canmore

The Rocky Mountain Outlook published a story and photo Sunday morning that raised concerns of it being insensitive and disrespectful, generated discussion on the need for increased public safety and left many questions on why it was posted. The photo

“You want staff today, it’s very difficult if you don’t have employee housing.”

“We are reaching out for help and asking for anyone who may have any information or may have seen anything to please come forward and contact the local detachment of the Canmore RCMP."

“It’s important to hear from the community that the test set out in our Municipal Development Plan for considering these types of changes are being met by the proponent's proposals, in particular the community benefit of a care facility balanced with the type of development being proposed."

artsPlace is looking to adapt to changing times by focusing on three aspirations as part of its new strategic plan.

“I know COVID is still happening, but I feel we’re in a space where we can start moving forward with things we put on hold or put to the side or we couldn’t actually evaluate properly as a result of the conditions we were in. I think busking is one of them, especially given the progress we made of pedestrianizing Main Street during the pandemic. I think a lot of things are aligning with vibrancy in the downtown and busking really adds to that.”

The Banff Canmore Community Foundation (BCCF) announced its 2022 community grants to 26 Bow Valley organizations for a total of just under $140,000 in grants.

“In this area, there’s a growing need and demand to address connectivity. It has quite limited connectivity right now and of course, safety and accessibility. The project is an important one. It may not be what you would look at as a priority if you were just simply focused on transportation, but it’s an important one in the context of our overall plans in looking for to supporting and achieving our 2030 transportation goals.”

“It’s never OK to have your dog off leash and now that it’s bear season, it’s even less OK, so don’t be part of the problem.”

A proposed change to the visitor accommodation bylaw in the MD of Bighorn will have to wait a few weeks longer as council looks to get more information from administration.