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LETTER: Successful inaugural Share the Trails event

LETTER: Successful inaugural Share the Trails event

Editor: Kudos to Outlook photographer Jungmin Ham for her wonderful photos of the first Bow Valley Riding Association (BVRA) and Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) event Share the Trails on July 15. The event, which was supported by the AEF through a
LETTER: More signage needed

LETTER: More signage needed

Editor: When I was driving past the Railway Avenue and Benchlands and Bow Valley trails intersection July 8 and crossing the Trans-Canada Highway overpass, I was in the right lane approaching Palliser and Benchlands trails intersection. The car on my
LETTER: Pedestrianized Main Street can be better

LETTER: Pedestrianized Main Street can be better

Editor: Wow – what happened to Canmore’s Main Street? We’re a few years into a pedestrianized summer space, and yet the Town’s approach appears to be “close off the street to vehicles. Job done.” How about some cohesion? All decks protrude by four
LETTER: Disappointing Canada Day celebration

LETTER: Disappointing Canada Day celebration

Editor: July 1 was another disappointing civic celebration in Canmore. The pancake breakfast started the day off well, followed by a fun parade, both well attended events but for the remainder of the day there was absolutely nothing. The breakfast was
LETTER: The first Ha Ling Peak trail

LETTER: The first Ha Ling Peak trail

Editor: Now that there is an improved trail, magnificently constructed by the province and contractors, to access the summit of Ha Ling Peak, this may be a good time to ensure that the history of the first trail will not be lost.
LETTER: Shriners should've been allowed to Canada Day parade

LETTER: Shriners should've been allowed to Canada Day parade

Editor: I need to express my dismay and alarm at the Town of Canmore's decision to turn away the Oriental Band, which is a unit of the Shriners organization and exclude them from participating in their Canada Day Parade. Granted this group did not get
LETTER: All housing options need to be looked at

LETTER: All housing options need to be looked at

Editor: The board of directors of Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association (BOWDA) would like to express its appreciation to those on the Town of Canmore council who chose to support Mayor Sean Krausert's alternative motion to clear up
LETTER: The Legacy Trail – the good, the bad, and the ugly

LETTER: The Legacy Trail – the good, the bad, and the ugly

Editor: The Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail has been a great addition to the Bow Valley, and thanks are given to the people and agencies who conceived, designed, and constructed it. Cycling, walking, running and cross-country ski training are all great
LETTER: Great Canada Day

LETTER: Great Canada Day

Editor: Thanks to all who put together this year's Canada Day celebrations. They was better than ever. The parade was excellent with many creative entries. While watching, I was most disappointed to learn there would be no continuation of the
LETTER: New speed limits a nuisance

LETTER: New speed limits a nuisance

Editor: The Town of Canmore has become overly zealous in assigning some new speed limits, notably in Larch Avenue which has recently been posted 30 kilometres an hour. Larch Avenue has wide pavement, ample boulevards and few residences – most are on
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