Town of Canmore
902 7th Avenue T1W3k1 Canmore, AB, Canada

Council Clips - February 9, 2021 Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-05 Three Sisters Village Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 2021-06 Smith Creek Area Structure Plan. A public hearing has been scheduled for March 9 (and 10 if necessary). Bylaw 2021-05 Three Sisters Village Area Structure Plan (ASP) would replace the Resort Centre Area ASP Bylaw 23-2004. The new ASP proposes to guide the future development of the unfinished golf course lands, now proposed to be called Thre...e Sisters Village. Bylaw 2021-06 Smith Creek Area Structure Plan proposes to guide the future development of the Smith Creek lands for residential, mixed-use commercial, business, and industrial uses. To read the documents, supporting studies, and FAQs visit https://canmore.ca//current-planning-applica/three-sisters Council is looking forward to receiving input at the public hearing about what residents like about the ASPs, or what they would like to see changed before Council considers any amendments at second reading. Visit https://canmore.ca/tow/town-council/council-minutes-agendas to watch today’s video to hear what questions were asked by Council as well as the answers received to important community issues. To learn how to participate in a public hearing and have your feedback become part of the official public record of the meeting, visit https://canmore.ca/town-hall/town-council/public-hearings Please join the Town of Canmore in actively promoting greater civility and respectful public discourse by contributing constructive comments to this post.

The Town of Canmore is a proud partner of the REST Program - Pilot, which is working to keep people without shelter safe. Although the REST pilot program at St. Michael's Anglican church does not officially launch until March 1, 2021, the program was able to help several individuals find a safe, warm place to stay during this frigid cold snap. We would like to say a big thank you to Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge and The Canmore Hotel Hostel for working with the REST program: you saved lives.

Calling All Volunteers! Are you ready to get outside and have some fun? The Town of Canmore is looking for some winter-loving people to assist with our Scavenger Hunt as a part of the upcoming Winter Carnival 2021. Our ambassadors will assist with participant registration and check in/out, overseeing the distribution of activity kits, providing directions and hosting warming stations. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/canmoreWCVolunteer

Doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Go local! We have created a growing directory of Canmore-based establishments that are open for business, and they want you to know! Whether you are looking to shop, dine, pamper yourself, or service your car, you can do it in Canmore. To see if your favourite local business is open, visit: https://canmore.ca//coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-c... Don't forget that masks are now required while in outdoor line-ups. Are you a business owner and want to be added to this list? Fill out our quick form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/open-for-business

Masks Now Required in Outdoor Line-Ups On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, Council passed an amendment to Canmore's Mandatory Mask Bylaw to apply to all persons when they are outside in a line-up at any retail or food establishment. This amendment is now in effect. We know standing in line can be frustrating, but local businesses are worth waiting for. Please wear a mask that fully covers the nose, mouth, and chin while you are waiting to access one of our great Canmore businesses.... For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2ETWlSC Are you a business owner who uses outdoor line-ups to manage visitation? There are new signage requirements that apply to you. Visit: https://bit.ly/2DDcxqN

Canmore Fire-Rescue reminds everyone that holiday season is fire season. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday this year, even if the way we celebrate looks a bit different. Use extension cords wisely. Be careful not to overload electrical outlets with lights, decorations, and appliances as this can create overheating that could result in fire. Never put cords under rugs. For more winter safety tips, visit: https://canmore.ca//fire-/winter-and-christmas-safety-tips

As a result of a confirmed case of COVID-19 from an Elevation Place patron who attended the facility on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Town of Canmore is responding by taking the following steps: 1. Contacting all patrons and staff who were in the facility at the time, as well as regular facility user groups 2. Working to support Alberta Health Services if there are additional measures that need to be taken... The patron used the climbing gym from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and the men’s change room and the aquatics centre between 12:20 - 1:20 p.m. All affected areas have received regularly scheduled cleaning since that time. If there are updates, we will provide them as they become available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jim Younker at [email protected] Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue. Please remain diligent in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by: -Wearing masks as directed in the Mandatory Mask Bylaw -Limiting in-person social and family interactions -Staying home if you are sick -Washing your hands regularly -Maintaining physical distancing Visit https://canmore.ca//coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-c for information.

It’s true, this year really is almost over. The way we celebrate will look a little different, but we can’t wait to ring in 2021 in a safe and physically distanced way. 2020 has been a hard year for our community, but it has also been a year to reflect on and remember. Stay in with your cohort this holiday season and create a time capsule to remember this defining year. Visit our website for a capsule checklist to get you started: https://canmore.ca/r/town-events/new-years-eve/time-capsule Share your time capsule highlights with us below!

As a community we do a great job recycling! We can do even better with your help. Items such as dog poo bags and diapers do not belong in the "Plastic and Metal" bin of our neighbourhood recycling bins. These items should be placed in the garbage. To find out more about what goes in each recycling stream, visit https://canmore.ca//waste-manage/beyond-curbside-recycling

As part of the Town of Canmore's Building Neighbourhoods Builds Community art project, a group from the Lady MacDonald Drive area, led by sculptor Peig Abbott, are collecting photographs and stories about Wally the Elk (you might know him as Marvin, Uncle Buck, or Boris...) Do you have a story that you'd like to share? Email [email protected] or find the Memories of Wally Facebook group online.

As a result of a confirmed case of COVID-19 from someone using the fitness centre at Elevation Place on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 11, and on the morning of Thursday Nov. 12 (a second, unrelated case from someone using the aquatics centre on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 11 has also been confirmed), the Town of Canmore is responding by taking the following steps: 1. A re-sanitization of the affected areas in the facility 2. Contacting all patrons and staff who were in ...the facility at the time 3. Working to support Alberta Health Services if there are additional measures that need to be taken The local health inspector considers the health and safety protocols in our facility to have reduced the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission between facility users. The health and safety of our community remain our priority. If there are updates, we will provide them as they become available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jim Younker at [email protected] COVID-19 updates on the Town of Canmore's website are available here: https://bit.ly/35RyVs9 To access Alberta Health Services' self-assessment tool for COVID-19, visit https://bit.ly/2ITopYm

The Town of Canmore has activated its COVID-19 Rapid Response Plan as a result of a confirmed case of COVID-19 from a member of the Canmore Eagles who attended a practice and a game at the Canmore Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 13. A second, unrelated case of COVID-19 from a participant of the Canmore Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) who attended practice at the Canmore Recreation Centre on the evening of Monday, Nov. 16 has also been confirmed. We are following the steps ...in our plan which include: 1. A re-sanitization of the publicly affected areas in the facility 2. Contacting all patrons and staff who were in the facility at the time, as well as regular facility user groups 3. Working to support CMHA, the Canmore Eagles, and Alberta Health Services if there are additional measures that need to be taken If there are updates, we will provide them as they become available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Scott Mckay at [email protected] Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue. Please remain diligent in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by: Wearing masks as directed in the Mandatory Mask Bylaw Limiting in-person social and family interactions Staying home if you are sick Washing your hands regularly Maintaining physical distancing https://canmore.ca//coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-c

Council Clips November 3, 2020 Today Council approved the following: A motion to postpone second reading of Bylaw 2020-14 Establishing a Direct Control District in Van Horne to institute a 60m setback from the Bow River until Nov. 17, 2020. First reading of a Land Use Bylaw Omnibus amendment, with a public hearing scheduled for December 1. For more information: https://canmore.ca/to/bylaws-policy/bylaws-pending-approval A housekeeping revision to renumber an existin...g bylaw (Bylaw 2020-24). Road Closure at Railway Court (Bylaw 2020-5). First reading of Tax Bylaw to allow for funding a Clean Energy Improvement program, with a public hearing scheduled for December 1. For more information: https://canmore.ca//clima/clean-energy-improvement-program Implementation of a paid parking program in 2021 including strategies for high parking demand areas both inside and outside of the town centre, including Quarry Lake. For more information: https://canmore.ca//transpo/paid-parking-fare-free-transit Installation of neighbourhood art on a temporary public site adjacent to the Cougar Creek midpoint pedestrian bridge on the east side of the pathway. An increase to franchise fees in 2021: Fortis from10% to 12%, and ATCO Gas from 27% to 30% with recommendations to support climate action initiatives in the upcoming budget process. The fee has not increased since 2016, and is comparable to neighbouring municipalities. Allocation of $4.2M in funding from the Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) funding to address lost revenue and incremental operating costs due to COVID-19. No changes were made to the Mandatory Mask Bylaw by Council today. As a reminder, there are a few exceptions for people who are unable to wear a face-covering. Please be kind and respect their situation. All information about the bylaw can be found at https://canmore.ca//coronavirus-covid/mandatory-mask-bylaw To see the staff reports or watch a video of this meeting visit https://canmore.ca/d/4235-2020-11-03-council-agenda-regular See more

Have you picked up a package of free single-use masks? Residents can pick up a package of 5 masks between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30p.m. at the Civic Centre Community Common area or the front desk. The program will run until supplies last. Please be kind and respect those in our community who are exempt from wearing masks due to medical reasons.

Are you thinking about getting into climbing, but aren't quite sure where to start? We are excited to be offering a series FREE Learn the Ropes courses at Elevation Place to encourage new climbers or those with little experience to learn from the pros and gain confidence before taking a belay test. During the week of November 17 - 22, we are offering six Learn the Ropes courses at no charge, and all registrations will include a day pass, booking, and all necessary equipment.... To register for Learn the Ropes, click here bit.ly/2TO4OL8 and look for the course titles that say FREE. These courses fill up fast! Free Learn the Ropes courses run on the following days: Monday, Nov. 16, 2 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 3 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Friday, November 20, 6 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 9 11 a.m.

Did you miss yesterday's Transportation Virtual Town Hall? You can view the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Q9txDOXaY&t=4s

A regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3 at 9 a.m. You can download the agenda package at https://canmore.ca/d/4235-2020-11-03-council-agenda-regular Agenda items include: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2020-14 Bow River Setback Land Use Bylaw Revising Bylaw 2020-24... Land Use Bylaw Amendment 2020-16 Omnibus Road Closure Bylaw 2020-05 Railway Court Clean Energy Improvement Market Study and Tax Bylaw 2020-26 Mandatory Mask Bylaw Amendment 2020-25 Integrated Parking Management Paid Parking and Regulation Public Art Site Approval Fortis and ATCO Franchise Fees Municipal Operating Stimulus Program Funding Allocation This meeting is open to the public, however due to health restrictions we are allowing electronic attendance only. Please watch our live webcast at http://www.canmore.ca/town-hall/town-council/council-webcast. If either the meeting technology or the livestream malfunction during viewing, please try refreshing the page or exiting and relaunching the page. Direct any questions to [email protected].

As a community we do a great job recycling! We can do even better with your help. Hazardous cannisters do not belong in the "Plastic and Metal" bin of our neighbourhood recycling bins. Any item with a hazardous symbol on it should be brought to the Boulder Crescent Recycling Depot (115 Boulder Crescent). To find out more about what goes in each recycling stream, visit https://canmore.ca//waste-manage/beyond-curbside-recycling

**October 30 Deadline** Canmore-based registered non-profit or community organizations that have a focus of sport, recreation, parks, arts and culture, social services and environment are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in operational funding to compensate for the adverse effects of the pandemic. Visit bit.ly/3nOWFUw for eligibility and the application form.

Do you have questions about transportation changes in town? We hope you can join us for our Virtual Town Hall tomorrow. If you can't make it, we will be recording the event, so you can watch it on our website at your convenience.

Halloween is coming in hot this year (hello, full moon!), but don't let the goblins and ghouls trick you into forgetting about COVID-19. Here are some ways to stay safe if you are planning to attend a Halloween party this year: If you are sick (even just a little bit), stay home. Spend time with people you know. The smaller the group the better.... If possible, host your party outside. It’s easier to keep a healthy distance between guests and there’s better air circulation. (See guidance for Outdoor Events here: bit.ly/37rZ7dR) If the party is indoors, keep it small and maintain 2 metres away from people in other families and cohorts. (See guidance for Indoor Events here bit.ly/2ILcJGO) Don't share drinks, snacks, candy, etc. And resist the temptation to bob for apples. Choose games and activities that don’t involve sharing items, and allow for physical distancing. Set up art and craft stations so that each guest has their own materials (no sharing). Instead of face painting, hand out temporary tattoos or stickers that guests can put on themselves. Make sure any shared items are sanitized between uses. Wash or sanitize your hands often. Have hand sanitizer easily accessible. For more tips from the Government of Alberta on ways to safe this Halloween season, visit bit.ly/2H9vfZf

Council Clips October 27, 2020 Every October Council holds an organizational meeting to: Set their regular meeting schedule, Appoint deputy mayors, and Appoint council members and members of the public to boards and committees... Council Meeting Schedule Council will hold a regular business meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. (except for in January when it will be held January 14) and the committee of the whole meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday at 1 p.m. No meetings will be scheduled between July 8 and August 17. Details can be found here: https://canmore.ca/town-hall/town-council/council-meetings Deputy Mayor Schedule The deputy mayor acts as mayor when the mayor is unable to perform his duties, or if the office of the mayor becomes vacant. Council continued their tradition of approving an annual roster where each councillor is appointed as deputy mayor for a two-month period. You can see the schedule here: https://canmore.ca/town-hall/town-council/meet-town-council Committee and Board Appointments Council appointed public members to seven committees, and appointed council reps to a total of 29 internal and external committees. We will be notifying public member applicants before we update our website, but by the end of this week you will be able to see which public members were appointed by visiting https://canmore.ca/town-hall/boards-committees.