Vox Populi

LETTER: When you have a traffic problem, the last thing you want to do is close down streets.

LETTER: On Aug. 12, 2024, Banffites will be creating a little bit of history.

LETTER: As the fire hazard has grown from green to yellow to red, I have noticed a growing concern about the Banff Avenue pedestrian zone.

LETTER: The Banff Avenue pedestrian zone was politicized long before the catastrophic fire in Jasper, as were ongoing concerns about fire management and emergency planning.

LETTER: A few weeks ago, I sent in a letter to the Outlook in the June 20 edition in response to a fellow Banffite about the pedestrian zone in Banff. And because of that, I got slapped on the wrist for sharing my opinion and my experiences as a long-time resident of Banff by email or in person.

LETTER: The Town and Parks Canada urgently needs an open and informed conversation about how to ensure safety and ecological integrity in this era of extreme wildfire risk. All facets of fire preparedness need to adapt to 21 Century realities.

LETTER: Let’s all support this visionary initiative and move forward for the benefit of our grandchildren.

LETTER: By limiting challengers' ability to run strong campaigns, we are essentially anointing incumbents.

LETTER: We are extremely concerned about the proposed area redevelopment plan (ARP) for Canmore’s downtown.

LETTER: The valley is still so beautiful, so take time to appreciate it every day and it will always hold a place in my heart.