Opinion

While eyebrows may have been raised by Canmore council members when it was revealed the town’s recycled plastics are being shipped all the way to China, our eyebrows were raised when we noted the relatively low waste diversion numbers.

The fact a Canmore man is dead after being caught in an avalanche in Kananaskis Country on Valentine’s Day has us pondering as to what can be done to reduce these tragic situations.

The announcement of upcoming model testing of a debris retention structure in Austria is the best news we’ve heard since the announcement of a $40 million pricetag for construction of one on Canmore’s Cougar Creek.

At first glance, Premier Jim Prentice announcing a five per cent pay cut for he and his ministers seems like a good start in moving toward – something.

With yet another sports group showing interest in creating a new venue, in this case within Canmore’s rec centre, it should be pointed out that the Town’s draft Recreation Master Plan is due this year.

Interesting, isn’t it, that there seems to be all manner of hints out there that our provincial government may call an early election? The latest suggestion this may be the case comes in the news that incumbent MLA Ron Casey is again seeking the Prog

Talk about a fundraiser you can get your teeth into. In March (page 18), Banff’s YWCA will look to extend its reach into the communty, and into Canmore, with its VINEart gala and auction at Silvertip.

As many have pointed out over the years, the main thing about common sense is how uncommon it often appears to be.

We suppose Premier Jim Prentice could be praised for consolidating what is likely the most concrete power base in provincial politics in Canada.

B eing that this Outlook is on the stands early in the leadup to Christmas due to the holidays and a change in our press deadline, we thought it a good opportunity to offer up a wish list to the big guy.