Vox Populi

Editor: The 2013 Relay For Life has now come and gone, and all I can say is “wow.” This is my third (and final) year as chair and I could not feel more humbled and honoured to have been even a small part of this event.

Editor: Re: Wildlife trolling dangerous First, we have a common desire to protect wildlife from the dangers of our transportation corridors. Where we differ is our ideas on the causes of mortality.

Editor: June 20 marks the anniversary of the end of a relatively unknown and difficult time in Canada’s past — the internment of nationals from enemy countries during First World War ended in Canada on June 20, 1920.

Editor: To Town council (April 2, 2013): The following is said without prejudice and based on facts as I know them. I should have explained the Factor of Safety as it applies to Canmore’s friable coal.

Editor: The ticks are out. If you happen to see one on your clothes, please save it in a pill bottle or any bottle with a lid and take it to the public health office in Canmore. They will send them to be tested.

Editor: It has been leaked that an agreement has been reached with EPCOR to take over the operation and maintenance of Banff’s stormwater, water and sanitary services, including the wastewater treatment plant that EPCOR currently runs.

Editor: Words will never adequately express the gratitude, appreciation, and marvel we feel in our hearts. We have become the recipients of incredible favour in our community. Thank you.

Editor: The prospect of yet another Area Structure Plan for Three Sisters lands gives TSMV an opportunity to make a gesture of no small significance. Hidden in the voluminous woodpile of ASP documents lingers a snake to be removed.

Editor: Thank you CRPS. This is to express thanks and to congratulate the Canadian Rockies Public School Board (CRPS) on its firm stand against the placement of the cell phone tower on 7th Street near the Lawrence Grassi Middle School LGMS.

Editor: I realize Canmore photographer John Marriott is a bit of a local celebrity, but I find extreme irony in his views on competing wildlife photographers compared to his own actions.