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Banff affordable housing development needs $950K budget boost

Banff affordable housing development needs $950K budget boost

“I remember the conversation council had in 2020 about whether our not to proceed with The Aster in the midst of a pandemic and council’s north star was we will need housing into the future despite the current state of tourism and of the world."
Canmore's building permit bylaw updated, extensions limited

Canmore's building permit bylaw updated, extensions limited

“We want to see them finish on time and we don’t want to see them lingering in our system. It’ll also reduce the amount of administration processing for all the extensions we give throughout the year.”
Land transfer in Canmore wildlife corridor turned down

Land transfer in Canmore wildlife corridor turned down

“The Town does not have direct influence or responsibility in management of wildlife corridors, so there’s been a hesitancy to take responsibility of land that we do not have the authority to manage. The other is the cost since there would be some work in addressing the unsanctioned trails, signage and education.”
Banff battles with Parks Canada over new interpretation of commercial development cap

Banff battles with Parks Canada over new interpretation of commercial development cap

“Seemingly, Parks Canada has taken the position that the new management plan has created a new policy framework for the commercial cap, which we vehemently disagree,” said Darren Enns, the director of planning and development for the Town of Banff.
Dementia living centre in Canmore opening in new year

Dementia living centre in Canmore opening in new year

“One of the things I am most excited about is over 30 people are coming back home who had to leave the valley and go to Calgary and Cochrane and elsewhere to get the level of care that wasn’t here before."
Canmore SDAB rules in favour of 10th Street visitor accommodation development

Canmore SDAB rules in favour of 10th Street visitor accommodation development

A 10-unit visitor accommodation on 10th Street will move forward after Canmore’s Subdivision and Appeal Board upheld its approval by the Town’s development authority.
Better cell service could be coming to Dead Man’s Flat’s

Better cell service could be coming to Dead Man’s Flat’s

The biggest concern was the structure type, with the original tower being a lattice design with antennas mounted in a flower formation. Based on the public feedback, a monopole structure was then proposed.
MD to look at limits of hamlet growth for Exshaw and Dead Man’s Flats

MD to look at limits of hamlet growth for Exshaw and Dead Man’s Flats

“I do think it is important that it is looked at. We can’t allow more development if we don’t have water and wastewater availability for future growth. It is kind of putting the cart before the horse. We need to make sure we got that ability before we can add that growth into an MDP.”
Canmore vital homes program increases income threshold

Canmore vital homes program increases income threshold

“We really felt that under the previous qualification criteria we weren’t necessarily capturing all the people who could be part of the program. Times are tough and we really want to make sure we’re helping residents stay in the community.”
Stop order stayed five months for overcrowded Banff home

Stop order stayed five months for overcrowded Banff home

The Town’s Development Appeal Board (DAB) upheld the order in a Dec. 6 hearing, but agreed to delay enforcement allowing the homeowners of 321 Squirrel Street – Gail Morgan and Janna-Joy Goff – additional time to apply for a development permit and bring the home up to compliance.