Banff

Lack of affordable housing and escalating cost of living expenses as part of the affordability crisis in the Bow Valley are central issues in the election race in the swing riding of Banff-Kananaskis.

The right to vote is ultimately up to each and every eligible resident. While some wear it as a badge of honour to head to each and every election poll, others may sooner toss their voter card in the recycling bin.

“All good things must come to an end, and I’m happy, I’m very happy. I wish good luck to the new owners and it’s nice to be on the retired side of the business, for sure.”

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“It is upsetting to walk away from this idea we’ve been dreaming of for so long and have invested time, money, and energy into, but at this point, it would be irresponsible to move forward with this specific project on Cave Avenue.”

“This is my big dream … with family physicians we would also have a social worker, detox navigator, pieces in play that would help the physicians like nurse practitioners, physician assistants to share that workload, but all under the umbrella of the person getting the right provider that they need to see."