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Strategic plan seeks to build better Banff

Strategic plan seeks to build better Banff

“We’re really hopeful that this document is a reflection of the conversations we had while door-knocking during the election and the conversations we’ve had during our first year as council.”
Fortis, ATCO franchise fees could see 2024 increase

Fortis, ATCO franchise fees could see 2024 increase

“My concern is around maximizing franchise fees in relation to affordability, but I also believe we should maximize franchise fees because they’re a revenue source that everyone pays, directly connected to the usage of non-renewable resources and we have a clear allocation of how we use that. The affordability factor is in my head.”
MD of Bighorn's omnibus amendments pass first reading

MD of Bighorn's omnibus amendments pass first reading

“I know sitting on MPC, this has come up a couple of times and it seems to me it is used to check to make sure things in that first year are going as planned. What checks will be in place?”
Hearing on overcrowded Banff house leads to unexpected twists and turns

Hearing on overcrowded Banff house leads to unexpected twists and turns

"We believe that it’s not appropriate for the same law firm that acts as legal counsel for the Town of Banff will provide legal services as board solicitor for this hearing.”
Final readings for proposed South Canmore development pushed back for second time

Final readings for proposed South Canmore development pushed back for second time

“The applicant has had discussions with administration in an effort to develop a response to council’s direction. Based on the last meetings, administration had with the applicant, progress has been made on most of council’s concerns.”
Final public hearings held for Exshaw Mountain Gateway

Final public hearings held for Exshaw Mountain Gateway

“As we know, in the Bow Valley, that when we add 100 people, we add 200 cars. I want to make sure streets and roads and planning is adequate enough at the front end that we don’t end up with problems.”
Third Avenue loop proposal could address parking shortage concerns at Copperstone

Third Avenue loop proposal could address parking shortage concerns at Copperstone

“I think we are going to need some unique solutions. With Copperstone, they had parking solutions but then sold their second portion of land to another developer. Then they lost some of those parking solutions.”
Town to rezone section of TSMVPL-owned Staircase Lands

Town to rezone section of TSMVPL-owned Staircase Lands

A process to rezone a portion of land owned by Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties Limited will begin rather than going through a costly and time consuming expropriation process.
Residents voice concerns over Exshaw Mountain Gateway project

Residents voice concerns over Exshaw Mountain Gateway project

“I know it is something that I have seen in your presentation, but I do want to know more about you can bring to the community as a whole in terms of affordability.”
Canmore Community Housing board sees shake-up

Canmore Community Housing board sees shake-up

“The affordable housing is right in the bullseye for council’s priorities, so CCH’s work aligns with the priorities of council and we need CCH to be aligned with that strategy in order for it to be successfully implemented. There was a great interest in council members to have a greater anticipation on the CCH board because it’s so closely aligns with our priorities.”