Opinion

Where are some big decisions coming up here in our Bow Valley, especially in Banff.

It’s about the dollars. Judging by letters being received here at RMO, not too many people are looking forward to the opening of Elevation Place.

Here at the Outlook, a community newspaper that embraces hamlets and towns from the MD of Bighorn west to Lake Louise, it’s always been believed that the region’s strength lies in the strength of the communities within it.

During the last couple of weeks, there have been two separate public hearings held in Banff and Canmore, the first regarding the regulation of chain, or formula-based, stores/restaurants within Banff and the other concerning a development in the trou

Typically, one thing about winter in the Bow Valley is that wildlife news on these pages tapers off somewhat during the snow season.

If it seems like dollars are in the news a lot lately, it’s likely because they are. The thing is, money makes the world go ‘round; in our Valley and everywhere else. Trouble is, as the saying goes, “you can’t have everything.

Editor: Re: Dollars for drivers The monies should be used for more and better traffic law enforcement in Canmore. Speeding is not the only problem. So are illegal parking and illegal turning.

Let’s not get carried away here… While the dark days of the economic downturn seem to be lightening in recent times, we’re not sure they’re back to the point where taxpayers should be taxed with a growing string of proposed complexes.

While it’s still early days in regard to the Bow Valley Regional Transit Service Commission, it’s encouraging to see that citizens have embraced the new, expanded intermunicipal bus system.

For the past several weeks, and what seems like months, we have written stories and posted letters in our comments section regarding the cellphone tower located near the elementary school downtown.