Tribunal rules controversial Canmore real estate developments allowed to proceed
A contentious proposed real estate development in Canmore got new life Tuesday.
One year ago, Canmore town council rejected the Smith Creek development and decided the Three Sisters Village proposal needed significant changes.
Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties Ltd., the project developer, appealed the decision to a municipal tribunal, and Tuesday the town was ordered to allow the projects to proceed.
Conservation groups fought the proposal, saying it didn't provide enough space for wildlife to travel through the valley.
"Unless overturned, this decision will cause harm to the lands, and wildlife movement and habitat of an important part of the Yellowstone to Yukon region," said a statement issued by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative on Twitter. "Keeping these lands connected and intact is in the best interest of Albertans now and into the future. Connectivity provides the best chance for some of our most cherished and threatened wildlife to thrive."
Corridors and connectivity let wildlife move. This helps populations to mix and mate, strengthening biodiversity. Parks Canada with more on the epic journeys of five animals: https://t.co/7nhgTesmno
— Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (@Y2Y_Initiative) May 17, 2022There was no word from the Town of Canmore on whether it will appeal the decision.
-
Russia claims capture of pivotal city in eastern Ukraine
Russia's defence minister said Russian forces took control Sunday of the last major Ukrainian-held city in Ukraine's Luhansk province, bringing Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of Ukraine's Donbas region. -
Another 22 vehicles towed in downtown Ottawa vehicle control zone
Ottawa Bylaw says another 22 vehicles were towed out of downtown Ottawa on Saturday and more than 150 parking tickets were issued as the city’s vehicle control zone remains in effect. -
'We just don’t have clear information': Nearly 250 GTA child care centres have applied for $10 a day program
Nearly 250 child care centres have signalled their intent to opt into the federal government’s $10 a day program since applications opened across most of the Greater Toronto Area last week but hundreds of others remain on the sidelines. -
Two people dead and baby injured in pair of crashes in Peel Region
Two people died and four others including a nine-month-old baby were injured in a pair of crashes that occurred two hours apart in Peel Region overnight. -
A sunny Sunday in Ottawa and not too hot
Environment Canada’s weather forecast for the capital calls for a mainly sunny sky, just a few clouds, and a high of 24 C with little humidex. The UV index is 8, or very high. -
14 festivals and events in the Ottawa area this summer
With Canada Day festivities in the books, it's time to look ahead to the many festivals and events happening in the Ottawa area throughout the summer. -
Fire on Erie Street West caused by careless disposal of materials
Fire crews tackled a building fire on Erie Street West near Elm Street around 4:30 Saturday afternoon -
Vigil for mother, daughter killed at home in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighbourhood
One by one, mourners lined up patiently to lay flowers at the home of 50-year-old Anne-Marie Ready and 15-year-old Jasmine Ready, the Ottawa mother and daughter killed in Alta Vista last week. -
Boat sinks after catching fire southwest of Ottawa
Emergency crews responded to reports a 30-foot vessel was on fire in the Rideau Ferry area on Saturday.
