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Banff council eyeing municipally owned lands, green spaces, for housing developments

Banff council eyeing municipally owned lands, green spaces, for housing developments

“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.”
The housing battle for Bow Meadows Crescent

The housing battle for Bow Meadows Crescent

The continued battle on the future of employee housing in Canmore’s light industrial area entered its third round.
Canmore capital projects receive funding shuffle

Canmore capital projects receive funding shuffle

A series of capital projects – including the polarizing Bow River west pathway project – will have their budgets increased, while a pair of projects will be put off for another budget to help cover costs.
Banff train station redevelopment plan publicly released

Banff train station redevelopment plan publicly released

“It’s considered a draft document and can be further amended and will likely be further amended before it’s presented to council.”
Parking requirements 'killing' new housing developments in Banff

Parking requirements 'killing' new housing developments in Banff

“Parking kills housing – this is a truth in the Town of Banff,” said Darren Enns, director of planning and development for the Town of Banff.
Potential precedent setting small-scale development applications head to public hearing

Potential precedent setting small-scale development applications head to public hearing

A pair of development proposals will head to a public hearing in what could be precedent-setting for future planning applications.
Housing a top election issue for Banff, Canmore, Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

Housing a top election issue for Banff, Canmore, Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

“We’re seeing that impact not only the community and its ability to retain community members and build a place that people want to call home for the future, but it’s also beginning to impact the labor force and our ability to retain and attract workers, whether that be in tourism and hospitality or nursing or teachers.”
Bold new legislation proposes to limit Banff B&Bs

Bold new legislation proposes to limit Banff B&Bs

"My No. 1 goal is to increase the number of bedrooms available for our residents as opposed to our visitors,” said Coun. Barb Pelham.
Initial grading work for Canmore-based Nordic spa approved

Initial grading work for Canmore-based Nordic spa approved

“I’m not trying to get in the way of development, but there’s dust and I can see this not being received well by the community. That’s what we have to look out for.”
98-unit visitor accommodation approved along Bow Valley Trail

98-unit visitor accommodation approved along Bow Valley Trail

“It’s really important to consider that is one of the only tools we have as a municipality to see increased energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gases and to meet climate targets that there is definitely support in our community that buildings meet,”