Editor:
I have lived in Canmore for 15 years. In that time, I have seen a lot of friends and good families of our community leave due to the affordability issues in Canmore.
I’m sure that every citizen of Canmore has seen the same, especially over the last few years where rentals are hard to find and housing prices have increased quickly.
This struggle with housing locals is why I am writing this letter to the editor.
There is a new proposed bylaw in Teepee Town that would have more tourist homes be permitted along Second Avenue. They want to double the amount of tourist homes that can be permitted on a lot.
For every tourist home that is approved, that is one less house that a Canmore local can buy.
Teepee Town has been a local area that has been known to have many entry-level residential homes. Since moving to Teepee Town myself, I have seen what a vibrant community it is for local residents and I believe that we need to support the future residents of Canmore by keeping as many residential areas as possible in our town.
Are you someone who is currently struggling with finding a place to rent? Are you someone who is saving up and just hoping that it will be enough for a down payment? Are you someone who wants an entry-level home without having to live in a condo building?
Please write a written submission supporting housing for locals and the need to have more entry-level homes in Canmore.
Email it to [email protected] by 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 and include Bylaw 2020-29 in the subject line.
Janell Toews,
Canmore
