Vox Populi

Editor: Spring in the Bow Valley is transformational. Here on Treaty 7 territory, we are fortunate to witness the mountains removing their winter caps while glacial waters melt and flow. It’s a time that welcomes change and renewal.

Editor: Formed in 1976 when Davie Gulley – Principal of Banff Elementary School at the time – suggested to coach Bonnie Wiegele that she should start a gymnastics club, the Banff Gymnastics Club soon had 55 males and females enrolled.

Editor: I was so shocked and disheartened when I read Councillor Vi Sandford’s solution (in the May 9 edition) for those who are currently living in their vans, cars, etc. behind Save-On-Foods.

Editor: On May 21, 2019, the general membership of the Canmore Legion voted against selling the Legion and moving/building in a new location.

Editor: For the past two years I’ve been watching the progress of Bill C-262, The United Nations Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People, work is way through the house and senate.

Editor: We, the undersigned, would like to extend a big, hearty, genuine, open-armed, full-press, community hug to Ed Whittingham, his family, friends and colleagues.

Editor: Thank you for your editorial of May 9, “Time to learn from past mistakes.” It needed to be said. Wapiti Tents was indeed a municipal campground, yet so much more.

Editor: Come on now, Canmorites. Let’s see some real compassion. Not everyone has pots of money. Give people a chance. Bend a few rules in the interest of compassion. You can do it. I know you can. Be creative. Love your neighbour as yourself.

Editor: I see that the Town of Canmore is implementing free transit on a trial basis in conjunction with exploration of paid parking in the downtown. These measures are intended to encourage the use of transit and discourage town centre parking.

Editor : Stephen Legault’s characterization of Alberta possessing a “fearful longing to look back over our shoulders at the promising past…” raises yet again a question.