Vox Populi

Editor: As a longtime resident of Canmore, I commend all those involved with the Public Art Committee and their latest contribution to public art: Touchstone by artist Peter Powning, now gracing the plaza in front of Elevation Place.

Editor: All too often we read about the negative aspects of life and sometimes fail to appreciate the good all around us. Recently, my family experienced the tragedy of losing a loved one to a terrible accident.

Editor: Two recent RMO articles, “Project proposed to fill Bear Street lot,” published on Sept. 20, and “Fence battle on Muskrat Street,” published Oct. 11, caught my eye.

Editor: I first met Van Christou in the spring of this year at his beautiful home on Buffalo Street.

Editor: Normally known for its spectacular beauty, the Banff corridor has people that even outshine the majestic scenery. One month ago there was a serious cycling accident on the Legacy Trail between Banff and Canmore.

Editor: Wild horses of Alberta need our help. Please prevent the cull of our heritage beauties and bring forward a motion to create an Alberta Heritage Species Act.

Editor: Re: Project Proposed to fill Bear Street Lot (Outlook, Sept. 20.) Mr. Enns stated that everybody who lives in or visits Banff looks with shock at the existing building.

Editor: On June 4, Premier Redford wrote to the Honourable Diana McQueen: “Albertans have given this government a clear mandate to change how government works to better reflect their needs and the realities of the province in today’s world...

Editor: As members of the Wild Horses of Alberta Society (WHOAS), a non-profit organization actively engaged in a plight to conserve the Wild Horses of Alberta.

Editor: Re: “No Cap Set on Licences for Taxi Companies” (Sept. 20) The Town of Canmore finally decided that regulation of the taxi industry was necessary back in 2007 due to complaints of difficulties getting rides.