Vox Populi

Editor: A few months ago, while I was enjoying a stroll near Quarry Lake, photographing the spectacular landscape, an off-leash dog came up behind me, barking ferociously, and grabbed the back of my thigh. I did not see it coming.

Editor: I write to reply to the recent article surrounding a “boarding house” on Beaver Street. Banff’s workers face a terrible housing situation.

Editor: Earlier this winter found me stopped in my tracks staring at a polar bear hide draped in the window of a local clothing store on Main Street in Canmore. A man sitting on a nearby bench stared at me as I stood in disbelief.

Editor: There is nothing more that we would like to have then young workers in our neighbourhood being part of the community, even joining our block party we have on our quaint part of Beaver Street. Unfortunately this is not what is going to happen.

Editor: My name is Joyce Peart and I have been the chair of the Relay For Life for the last three years. I stepped down at the end of last year’s relay.

Editor: In an employer’s efforts to provide housing for their employees in our community is just offering a place to sleep acceptable? Employers should want their high quality employees to live in a place they are proud to call “home.

Editor: Last Monday, more than 60 citizens and I packed the council chambers in opposition to dormitory-style buildings for seasonal workers on Beaver Street, or any other residential street in Banff; only to have the mayor say that this isn’t a matt

Editor: Kudos to the organizers of the Alberta Winter Games.

Editor: It was reported in the valley last week that the Three Sisters Lands allegedly sold at a deep discount: $12.5 million for 1,495 acres.

Editor: I attended the Monday (Feb. 10) Town of Banff Council meeting. I had intended to speak about my concerns regarding Caribou Properties’ proposed staff housing complex, in the 400 block of Beaver Street.