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Canmore continues to lobby for municipal debt limit exemption to aid in affordable housing projects

Canmore continues to lobby for municipal debt limit exemption to aid in affordable housing projects

“It doesn’t cost the province anything and it doesn’t jeopardize the taxpayers of the municipality because of the security. It allows these projects to move forward by getting traditional financing. It’s a win all around.”
LETTER: Railway lands proposal on 'wrong side of the tracks'

LETTER: Railway lands proposal on 'wrong side of the tracks'

LETTER: As a born and raised former resident of Banff, I believe Liricon’s railway lands proposal is entirely on the wrong side of the tracks, and that the company’s cynical appropriation of language belonging to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation should be removed from this proposal.
Canmore off-site levy bylaw amendment passed, potentially heading to appeal

Canmore off-site levy bylaw amendment passed, potentially heading to appeal

Canmore council approved an amendment to its off-site levy bylaw, despite Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association (BOWDA) asking for a postponement to work out differences that could lead to an appeal made with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT).
Bow Valley MLA criticizes provincial budget's neglect of housing, tourism support

Bow Valley MLA criticizes provincial budget's neglect of housing, tourism support

“I would have expected at least for us to be increasing funding to population growth, but we’re not.”
Federal, provincial housing ministers put Canmore on notice

Federal, provincial housing ministers put Canmore on notice

A pair of comments from the federal and provincial housing ministers have the high profile portfolio leaders asking Canmore to do more when it comes to housing.
Survey looks for answers to Dead Man's Flats parking issues

Survey looks for answers to Dead Man's Flats parking issues

“There appears to be some challenges with overflow parking for the existing visitor accommodation (hotel) developments within the hamlet and there is overall limited public parking availability within the hamlet.”
Banff's hotel assessments up 68 per cent on average

Banff's hotel assessments up 68 per cent on average

“Right now the non-residential values are at the highest they have ever been and are above pre-COVID levels."
Canmore off-site levy bylaw amendment recommended to move forward

Canmore off-site levy bylaw amendment recommended to move forward

“Administration supports one of the concerns raised by BOWDA, with regard to cost splits between the existing community and growth for the Grassi booster station capacity. Other than this project, administration does not recommend further changes to the off-site levy bylaw amendment.”
Banff hiring contract planner, developing e-permitting system to boost housing construction

Banff hiring contract planner, developing e-permitting system to boost housing construction

“I have a real hope that this is going to usher in a new era of development in our town and it’s going to change the housing landscape for the better.”
Increasing affordable housing in TSMVPL necessary: NDP MLA

Increasing affordable housing in TSMVPL necessary: NDP MLA

“I want the province to acknowledge that the development has great potential to change our community and community members are still wanting to be involved in solutions and conversations around that. I’d like the province to engage our community and more thorough consultation around those ASPs.”
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