Opinion

A debate about signage might seem frivolous to some, but at the heart of the matter are important questions about process and public consultations.

It’s not even legal yet, but you can already hear the public distaste for the public consumption of cannabis echoing through the entire country, along with the worry and fear many people have toward what our communities and neighbourhoods would look

Service – it is more than just a word – it is a way of being.

Thank you for reading your way to page 22 of this week’s Outlook, unless you’re reading this online, in which case you should check out our e-edition.

It appears that Canmore is tagging along in the City of Calgary’s 2026 Olympic bid process, but news that a plebiscite is going to have to happen for financial support of the process leaves more questions than answers.

As winter winds down prior to the demand for increased visitor accommodation in our towns ramping up, one wonders in which direction the situation is headed. Sure, online booking hosts like Airbnb and VRBO are popular and becoming more so.

We realize it’s been a long, often cold, winter and on these Outlook pages one often finds plenty of negative comment, predictions of doom and gloom, contrarian opinions and news of a negative nature.

Imagine that, just as valley temperatures rise into double digits, wildlife stories are back in the news.

With the Paralympic Games’ opening ceremonies in PyeongChang, Korea slated for Friday (March 9), we’re sure Bow Valley athletes will bring home a selection of medals.

This week, we’d like to give a tip of our collective hats to everyone involved with the officially opened phase one of the Bow River Seniors Lodge in Canmore.