Real Estate

“We have looked at models that exist in the compound that have not had commercial floor space associated with them and asked if that’s an opportunity that we could use there.”

“To be clear, it’s not about the work it’s the noise. You can work any time of day you want, as long as you’re not making noise,”

“We’re really excited to have another homeownership project coming down. It’s a pretty big waitlist to house more residents under our program at a price point that’s still pretty reasonable for our area and it’s something we’re really thrilled about.”

“As public servants the task of those roles is to provide brave advice and loyal execution as I like to say, so I’ll provide my bravest advice to this board and execute what needs to be done to advance the portfolio.”

In the midst of an ongoing debate on employee housing in Canmore’s industrial areas, a previously approved project had additional employee units added to its development.

“This pause is intended to prevent further loss of our housing inventory to guest accommodation until this council confirms the bed and breakfast bylaw. It’s not about a reduction in bed and breakfast numbers. This motion is about a pause in issuing more bed and breakfast licenses until council affirms the new bed and breakfast bylaw.”

“I’m just so glad we can finally say this is completed. The endurance of our past council and administrators has paid off and I’m glad to see that this is now done.”

EDITORIAL: Employee housing has become one of the more polarizing topics in Canmore in recent months.

“I think this could change the housing landscape as we know it for tomorrow and 10 years down the road.”

“What we’re substantially saying is that the design of the creek mitigation is not adequate and it’s caused us to have water that we didn’t have before, and you’d have a hard time proving to any of us with this report that isn’t the case."