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Direct control district approved for Trinity Bible Church

Direct control district approved for Trinity Bible Church

“I have felt that today during the public hearing and they’re willing to work with people who are not part of their church, so I see a very big community benefit for us,”
Canmore infill project approved, need for comprehensive planning process highlighted

Canmore infill project approved, need for comprehensive planning process highlighted

An increase in density for two parcels of land that could lead to 12 residential units – including two potential affordable housing units – was approved by Canmore council on Three Sisters Drive, but highlighted the possible need for a comprehensive planning process for infill development.
EDITORIAL: Employee housing takes all sides working together at the same table

EDITORIAL: Employee housing takes all sides working together at the same table

EDITORIAL: Collaboration, communication and consultation are key in any dialogue.
Council passes proposed South Canmore development in narrow vote

Council passes proposed South Canmore development in narrow vote

The 8.27-hectare privately-owned piece of land at 800 3rd Avenue, split into four sub-districts, was narrowly approved for the development of four homes, as well as a proposed six-bed palliative care facility, with considerations for a conservation easement in what is a known wildlife habitat area.
'Employee housing is important', says applicant of defeated employee housing appeal

'Employee housing is important', says applicant of defeated employee housing appeal

“It’s clear not just based on my opinion, but all the opinions of everybody who spoke at (the May 18) SDAB (hearing) that employee housing is important. As some of the speakers said, no one thing is going to solve the whole problem, but every little bit counts and this was one every little bit. It’s so hard for anyone to find housing.
Employee housing in Canmore industrial areas to gain greater clarity from council

Employee housing in Canmore industrial areas to gain greater clarity from council

Canmore council will decide on the future of employee housing in industrial areas in the community, as development applications have come forward putting businesses and Town staff in conflict over housing.
Canmore employee housing appeal upheld by SDAB

Canmore employee housing appeal upheld by SDAB

An appeal against the Town of Canmore’s planning department to deny employee housing in the light industrial area of Bow Meadows Crescent was denied by the Town’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
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.
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